Saturday, October 18, 2014

10:36 pm Officer Matthew McNeil arrested Robert E. Murphy, 59, of Sewell Street, Ashland, on Hayden Rowe Street and charged him with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, OUI Liquor, 3^rd Offense and Child Endangerment while OUI.

Incident Log

Sunday, October 19, 2014

10:41 pm A caller reported hearing a barking dog possibly coming from a vehicle in a West Main Street parking lot. Officer Arthur Schofield located the dog inside of a vehicle and spoke with the owner.

10:40 pm Officer Philip Powers checked a motor vehicle in a West Main Street parking lot.

8:51 pm Officer Arthur Schofield checked a motor vehicle that was parked behind the High School.

8:07 pm The Uxbridge Police Department requested that an officer retrieve firearms from a residence on Oakhurst Road. Three officers responded and advised that the individual was not home but was contacted via phone and was made aware of the situation.

5:32 pm Two officers responded to a motor vehicle accident without personal injury on Hayden Rowe Street.

2:53 pm A walk-in from South Mill Street reported that he drove off with his iPad on the roof of his car.

11:18 am Officer Patrick O'Brien followed up on previous victims of mailbox vandalism or property damage.

10:18 am Officer Patrick O'Brien checked on some property damage on the Fruit Street fields.

9:25 am A resident of Andrea Drive reported that their mailbox was vandalized overnight.

8:59 am A John Matthew Road resident reported that his mailbox was damaged and a threat was left on a note inside of the mailbox. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded to speak with the caller and write a report.

7:47 am A caller from Emma Drive reported that theirs and about five other mailboxes in the area were smashed overnight. Multiple other callers reported damaged mailboxes on Pond Street and Stagecoach Drive as well. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded and wrote a report.

5:33 am Two officers assisted an individual on Davis Road.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

11:15 pm A caller reported that a motorcycle was driving at a high rate of speed on Eastview Road and did not travel on Kerry Lane. Sgt. Scott vanRaalten checked the area with a negative find.

10:49 pm Sgt. John Porter assisted an individual on Davis Road.

10:36 pm A female caller from the High School requested assistance because she was concerned that the driver of a bus that was traveling from Cape Cod with 25 cross country high school students on board was intoxicated. Two officers responded and subsequently arrested a 59 year-old male from Ashland and charged him with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, OUI Liquor, 3^rd Offense and Child Endangerment while OUI.

8:44 pm Officer Aaron O'Neil spoke with a male who was walking on Tammer Lane with a six pack of beer and identified him as an adult.

8:20 pm Three officers assisted an individual on Davis Road.

7:29 pm Two callers reported hearing fireworks in the area of Teresa Road. Officer Gregg DeBoer checked the area but did not hear any fireworks.

6:27 pm A resident of Sanctuary Lane reported that while his brother-in-law was walking his dog on a leash it was attacked by another dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

5:44 pm The Westborough Police Department requested that an officer attempt to notify a resident of Washington Lane to call them in regards to a minor hit and run incident. Officer Matthew McNeil advised that he left a message with the person.

4:52 pm A caller reported that the operator of a black Mazda took off at a high rate of speed and almost hit the group of people she was standing with at the Fruit Street fields. Officer Matthew McNeil spoke with the caller and contacted the registered owner of the vehicle.

2:04 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Patrick O'Brien regarding someone doing “donuts” on the Fruit Street fields.

1:15 pm A motorist reported that a man driving a black SUV passed her on a double yellow line and flipped her off on Chestnut Street. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. Five attempts were placed to notify the Milford Police Department but did not go through due to a busy signal.

12:44 pm A motorist reported being rear-ended on Smith Road and was not feeling well due to hitting her head. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded to assist the Fire Department and advised that both operators were transported to the hospital.

11:48 am Officer Patrick O'Brien reported issuing a citation for a violation of the solicitation by-laws. Solicitors were leaving pamphlets on door steps which is ok, however they were ringing doorbells for notification which is a violation.

11:13 am A caller reported that there were several vehicles blocking the roadway on Fruit Street making it so that he could not get into his driveway. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and stated that most of the vehicles cleared the area prior to his arrival.

10:53 am Two officers responded to Davis Road to assist the Fire Department with the investigation of a smell of natural gas.

10:45 am Officer Stephen Buckley assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street.

10:37 am A caller reported that an electrical company was working on the power lines on Lumber Street and was blocking one travel lane making it a traffic hazard. Officer Stephen Buckley spoke with a worker who contacted his supervisor for a possible detail request.

10:00 am An officer completed community relations on Ash Street.

9:50 am The Yarmouth Police Department requested an officer notify a resident of Ash Street that their home in Yarmouth had an outside light flickering. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and notified the home owner.

7:35 am A Smith Road resident reported that a deer was stuck in a fence in his backyard. The deer was still alive and moving around. A message was left with the Animal Control Officer and Officer Patrick O'Brien advised that the deer was let loose.

Friday, October 17, 2014

9:25 pm Officer Aaron O'Neil investigated vehicles that were parked at the bird sanctuary on Clinton Street. He advised that he located a group and destroyed a small amount of marijuana on the scene.

7:45 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer assisted a disabled motor vehicle on Fruit Street.

5:28 pm A Yale Road resident reported that unwanted individuals, related to his ex-girlfriend, were in his backyard and didn't understand why they were there. Officer Matthew McNeil checked the area but did not locate anyone in his backyard.

5:08 pm Officer Matthew McNeil removed a telephone wire from the roadway on Downey Street.

4:52 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer attempted to contact the owner of an abandoned motor vehicle, that was obstructing a travel lane on Wood Street, but did not get a response. The vehicle was removed by a tow truck.

4:48 pm A female reported finding a dog on Main Street. The owner was located via dog tag and was returned home.

1:43 pm Officer Stephen Buckley removed a large snapping turtle from the roadway on West Elm Street.

1:01 pm A caller reported a tree down on Spring Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and requested the Highway Department to assist with removing it.

12:55 pm Officer Thomas Griffin assisted the Fire Department with the investigation of an interior odor of natural gas on Grove Street.

12:55 pm A motorist reported that a blue pick-up truck was parked halfway on the sidewalk and halfway in the road on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Thomas Griffin checked the area and advised that it was not creating a hazard.

11:51 am Officer Stephen Buckley assisted the Fire Department with an alarm investigation on South Street.

11:29 am Officer Stephen Buckley checked a motor vehicle that was parked on Pond Street.

9:31 am The Portsmouth, RI Police Department reported that they received a Hopkinton location on a GPS search for a missing person out of their town. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area but was unable to locate anyone. A re-ping on the GPS was made and the individual was now in Westborough. The Westborough Police Department was notified of the situation.

6:18 am A resident reported seeing a suspicious person with a flashlight in a wooded area near Old Town Road and Pine Island Road. Officer John Moran checked the area and walked down to the water front by the rope swing but did not find anyone.

A Letter to Parents Regarding OUI Incident

October 20, 2014

Dear Hopkinton parents,

We have been working with the Hopkinton Police Department as part of an active investigation regarding an incident that occurred on Saturday night. The bus driver responsible for driving our cross-country team was arrested and charged with OUI upon arriving at the high school. The Hopkinton Police Department has reported that the driver had a past record of OUI offenses. Clearly that led to many questions regarding how he was able to obtain a driver’s license and what I plan to do to ensure closer scrutiny by the District of its transportation services.  

The driver in question, despite his past OUI offenses, was in a position to be driving a bus for Connolly Bus Company and Hopkinton because he met the state requirements for obtaining a license. This includes annual CORI, SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information) and a driver record check.   I intend to impose stricter criteria at the district level moving forward.

While Hopkinton Public Schools does not license school bus drivers, we will continue to take appropriate action to review the suitability of our drivers.  Under state law, all individuals providing school related transportation to students are subject to criminal record review and finger-printing.  I have notified Michael J.Connolly & Sons Inc., the private contractor that provides the District’s busing services, that we will continue to enforce our rights under law to require finger-print checks on all drivers assigned to the District’s routes and I will personally review all existing CORI reports.  

We will continue to cooperate with the Hopkinton Police in their investigation of this matter and will be conducting a full and complete internal investigation as to the actions of school personnel.  I continue to assure you that the focus of the investigation is to ensure the safety of our students and to improve procedures where necessary.

Sincerely,

Cathy MacLeod, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

We are working with the Police Department as part of an active investigation regarding an incident that occurred last night. The bus driver responsible for driving our cross country team was arrested and charged with OUI upon arriving at the high school. We will continue to update the school community as we are provided with more facts. I can assure you that it is being managed with the greatest concern for the safety of our students.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

11:27 pm Two officers assisted another town department on Woodview Way.
9:13 pm Two officers assisted the Southborough Police Department with looking for a possible intoxicated male on Richards Road.
8:26 pm Officer William Burchard reported that a street sign on Pond Street snapped off of the base. The DPW was notified.
7:11 pm A caller reported that a large tree limb fell down in the street on Saddle Hill Road. Officer Philip Power responded and stated that he was able to removed the limb.
7:00 pm A 911 caller reported that a 3 year-old girl in Southborough fell, hit her head and was now bleeding. The Southborough Police Department were notified and responded.
6:41 pm Officer William Burchard assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street.
4:44 pm The operator of a motor vehicle in a Main Street parking lot reported that her car would not start. Officer Matthew McNeil responded to assist.
4:19 pm A walk-in reported that her son was not picked up in a custody exchange and wished to have it logged for future reference.
2:27 pm Several callers reported a motor vehicle accident without personal injury on Grove Street. Two officers responded and wrote a report.
12:38 pm The landlord of an East Main Street property complained about tenants who were screaming and banging on the walls. Two officers responded and spoke with the residents.
11:24 am Officer Stephen Buckley reported finding a house on Hearthstone Road with the door wide open and a vehicle in the driveway with nobody around. He advised that he spoke with a contractor.
10:50 am A walk-in spoke with Officer Thomas Griffin.
10:39 am A resident of Pond Street reported that a motor vehicle was parked on her lawn. Officer David Shane checked the area but was unable to locate the owner.
10:36 am A motorist reported that a tree limb fell across Cedar Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and notified the DPW.
10:12 am Officer Thomas Griffin did a follow up at a Main Street business.
9:15 am A caller reported that a white truck on Chamberlain Street had its hazards on and black smoke was billowing out out of it. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the vehicle at a constructions site and advised that it didn't appear to have any problems.
5:28 am Officer Philip Powers transported an individual from the High School.

Keep Smilin' 4 Abbie

Tuesday, October 21st, the Hopkinton High School Field Hockey Team will have their "Keep Smilin' 4 Abbie" fundraiser game at home against Holliston.

The game will be a fundraiser for allergy research and awareness, in honor of their friend and teammate, Abbie Benford, who tragically passed away last year from an anaphylactic reaction. A variety of purple Keep Smilin' gear - bracelets, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and pins, as well as baked goods will be available for sale at the game.

We hope to see a big turnout for this important game!

For more information on the "Keep Smilin' 4 Abbie" Fund, please visit http://www.keepsmilin4abbie.org/  ~ Contributed content.

Heating Assistance Available

SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) is taking applications for Hopkinton residents who are interested in applying for home heating fuel assistance.  

   Income guidelines:  maximum gross annual income:  household of 1   $32,618

                                                                                 household of 2   $42,654

                                                                                 household of 3   $52,691

To see if you qualify, phone the Outreach Office at the Senior Center; 508-497-9730