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November 23, 2014 — Firefighters were called to Cross Street this afternoon to respond to what one described as a "large fire" upon arrival. One of the firefighters said, after the fire was extinguished, that the resident was burning a door. |
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Lois Evelyn Dickinson
Lois Evelyn Dickinson , of Hopkinton, formerly of Wellesley, passed away Thursday, November20, 2014. Born in Dale, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Anna(Appel) and Paul Irvin. She was the wife of the late Alex Dickinson. Lois is survived by her daughter, Alexis Ann Mangan and her husband Mark of Hopkinton; granddaughter, Caitlin Mangan; her brother, Lloyd Irvin of Washington State, many beloved nieces and nephews and Margaret Bergman, who was like family. She is predeceased by her sister, Grace Irby and brother, Cliffton Irvin. Lois participated in many charitable organizations, as well as serving for decades as an active Town Meeting member in Wellesley. She enjoyed attending the MetroWest Baptist Church of Wellesley, the Wellesley Woman's Club, and was an avid golfer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th from 9:30am-10:30am at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 10:30a.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley. |
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Saturdays at Fay - Mike the Bubble Man
Saturdays at Fay is a series of free Saturday morning programs designed for children ages 2-8. This month’s program will feature Mike the Bubble Man and his show all about bubbles! Through music, choreography, and comedy bubbles come alive, sparking imagination and wonder. Space is limited so please visit fayschool.org/saturdays to register. Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Incident Log Updated November 21, 2014 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323 Summary The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 8 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 1 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Check. 1 Motor Vehicle Accident without personal injury. 1 Disabled Motor Vehicle.
Incident Log Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:36 pm A motorist reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officer Arthur Schofield checked the area with a negative find. 9:13 pm A caller reported smelling the the odor of propane on Frankland Road. Officer Matthew McNeil checked the area but did not smell anything suspicious. 9:11 pm A Westcott Drive resident reported suspicious activity of a man trying to deliver pizza to her house but stated that she did not order any pizza. Officer William Burchard checked the area but could not locate the vehicle. 8:57 pm Officer Arthur Schofield reported seeing what appeared to be chalk writing on the back of an Ash Street building. 7:59 pm A caller reported that smell of natural gas on East Main Street. Officer Matthew McNeil responded to investigate and stated that he did not smell natural gas but did smell new asphalt. 5:00 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer William Burchard regarding threats that were received against the office that she works at. 8:47 am A resident reported that a speeding vehicle nearly hit her children while they were waiting for the bus on Cunningham Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to investigate.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:59 pm Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with two workers of a landscaping company on East Main Street and advised them that they were not allowed to operate a motor vehicle without a license. 3:31 pm An elderly couple spoke with Chief Edward Lee regarding an incident with stolen property that happened over twenty years ago and was serious. 1:12 pm Several callers reported a motor vehicle accident with personal injury on Wood Street. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded to assist the Fire Department and advised that two occupants were transported to the hospital. 10:12 am A caller from South Street reported a hit and run. Officer Patrick O'Brien responded to investigate and write a report. 9:36 am A resident of Clinton Street reported that someone had rearranged some of the wood pile that she had stacked in her yard. Officer Gregg DeBoer responded and advised that it appeared the pile had just partially fallen over. |
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Carolyn L. Nock, 68 Hopkinton- Carolyn L. Nock, 68, of Hopkinton died Nov. 17, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Gallagher) Zickler and Victor Paradis.Carolyn was a graduate of Butler High School in Pennsylvania, School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA, Boston University and Suffolk Law School. She was was a Registered Nurse who worked in many community hospitals and nursing homes. She was part of a local writing group as well as a singer in a local choral group. Carolyn is survived by 2 sisters; Sue Byers and her husband David of Georgia and Vicki Sherman of Pennsylvania; and her good friend, Carolyn Heath. A memorial service will be held on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at the Edwards Church 39 Edwards St. in Framingham at 3:30 pm. A time of gathering will follow the service. Arrangements are from the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. |
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Community Preservation
Committee Hears Pleas for Funding
November
21, 2014 — The Community Preservation Committee,
which earmarks CPA funding to bring before Town
Meeting for voting, had 17 items on the agenda
last evening. The land, which abutted her then Hayden Rowe Street home was purchased from Penn Central in 1988 by Betty Wycoff, who has offered it for use to the public for hiking or horseback riding, ever since. Mr. Parker said that Mrs. Wycoff said that the town could call it it's own for $135,000. David Goldman, President of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, appropriately referred to as H.A.L.T., because that is what it does to development, ran up against some tougher questioning from members of CPC than he did at the selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, and the Open Space Preservation Committee on Wednesday, where he gave the same presentation. Mr. Goldman would like $600,000 of the town's CPC money to help fund the $2 million purchase of about 40 acres of land from John Coolidge and wife Anne Richards. Part of the reasoning for the purchase presented by Mr. Goldman was its necessity to maintain a wildlife corridor, which he claimed would be disrupted if left for sale to developer Diamond Builders, Inc. of Canton. The land must be offered to the town in a right of first refusal, because it has had the advantage of a reduced tax rate as forestry land under Chapter 61 of Mass General Laws Committee member, former Planning Board and Board of Selectmen Chair Ron Clark, noted that the Coolidge residence is currently in the middle of the corridor, and the animals seem to be able to find their way around it without difficulty as it is. Committee member Eric Sonnett, also a former Chair of the Board of Selectmen, noted that one of scenarios presented included Mr. Coolidge keeping his home and "2, 3, or 4" acres. "The appraisal of the house is not included," Mr. Sonnett said. The property, home and land included, is assessed by the Town of Hopkinton for $446,691. However, inasmuch as it has had recent approval for a subdivision, a professional appraisal would come in higher than that. Member Ken Weismantel, who doubles as Chair of the Planning Board, said what they are addressing is the $2 million offer by the builder, who, by the way, never took part in any of the planning of the approved development plans or the process. Incidentally, neither Mr. Coolidge nor Anne Richards have been present during these last three pleas for funding. Part of the reasoning to not purchase the land has been that the development plan shows 34 acres of open space that the town gets along with the development of the 12 home subdivision. "The town doesn't get that land. Sudbury Valley Trustees will get that land," Mr. Goldman said. "But the townspeople can use it," replied Mr. Clark. Mr. Weismantel questioned the efficacy of one of the funding methods, which called for a $400,000 grant from the state. "I am worried about a grant that we didn't get for 10-15 years," he said. Ironically, during the $2.65 million purchase of what is known as the Whitehall Property, Mr. Coolidge, then Planning Board member and champion of the purchase, pitched the same type of grant to Town Meeting, but for $500,000, as if it were a given. In that case, the grant was not awarded, and the town picked up the shortfall. Chairman Henry Kunicki, due to a packed agenda, he said, did not allow discussion or pitches by people attending, only presenters. The committee will take up the matter again at its December 11, 2014 meeting. |
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Boston at Dusk November 20, 2014 — John Collins shares a shot of Boston at Dusk with the skyline against a moody sky, and the Charles River a choppy blanket. |
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Open Space Preservation
Commission Sends Two Major Purchases to CPC Mouse-over image to see development alternative for 100 year-old Pratt Farm Large central parcel as well as land at circle will not be developed if town purchases development rights by Robert Falcione November 19, 2014 — Open Space Preservation Committee voted this evening to recommend to the CPC (Community Preservation Commission) the preservation of two major properties for the purpose of open space. CPC is the town body that distributes funds collected from Community Preservation Act revenues, which have been up to 2% of real estate taxes collected. Hopkinton has opted into the program governed by the state act. The state chips in part of the price the town pays, but the percentage has varied through the years. The first property they discussed, and voted to recommend to the CPC was the Coolidge 40+ acre property at 203 Pond Street. It has had a lot of publicity regarding the purchase of the land by the town to thwart development, which H.A.L.T. President Dave Goldman restated this evening, could cost the town $1.5 million over ten years given the difference in the cost to educate the expected 2 children per household, and the taxes expected to be collected on the property. The town has been notified of a $2 million offer on the land and has 30 days to determine if the offer is bona fide in order for the town to consider exercising its right of first refusal. The last offer, in 2012, was not. Although Mr. Goldman did not have the entourage he brought to the Selectmen's meeting Tuesday night, he did say that he expects over 40 people to attend the CPC meeting on Thursday evening in support of the town purchasing 203 Pond Street. The committee voted to move the proposal forward to CPC, and then heard another pitch. Fruit Street Farmer Tom Pratt, following the wishes of his father, Joe Pratt, who died two years ago, wants to continue farming on land that was farmed since the beginning of the last century. He and his family brought a plan before the OSPC this evening to sell the development rights of his family's 40-acre property to the town for $900,000. The property would have three ANR (Approval not required) lots, and the rest would be farmland or protected land. In the plan above, the center portion would be farmed, and the right parcel would be considered for a town well. If purchased for a well, a radius of 400 feet, a "Zone 1 aquifer," allows very little activity.. But in any case, the right parcel would not be developed. The heirs consist of Tom and 5 other children, and Joe's wife, former Selectman Mary Pratt, who will all benefit from the sale of the land to Tom. "I support this 100%," said committee member Nancy Peters. "I would cry if this went to development," she said. "So would I," said Tom Pratt. Mr. Pratt would purchase the property from his siblings and mom for $1.6 million, which, according to attorney Wayne Davies who appeared on behalf of the estate of Joe Pratt, would be well below market value, and would need the approval of probate court. If the town purchases the development rights, "The advantage is you are preserving a working farm," said Mr. Davies. "And I'll still be paying taxes," Mr. Pratt said. Mr. Pratt will obtain the other $700,000 through private financing. The alternate to the town purchase would be an open space landscape preservation development with 15 lots (Mouse-over the image above to see the plan). According to Westborough land use attorney Christopher Senie who represented Tom Pratt, the land could support a plan with 17 lots. Board members voted two in favor of moving the plan to the CPC with John Mosher abstaining. Because he had difficulty hooking up with Town Clerk Geri Holland to be sworn in, newly appointed member Ed harrow did not have a recorded vote. He told Mr. Pratt that he would have voted in the affirmative if he had been sworn. Mr. Davies said the appraisal for the property is over $3 million. Tonight's vote was necessary to move to the CPC and then to Town Meeting if the town wants the opportunity to maintain one of the very few farms left. Click the thumbnail for an overhead view. Mr. Davies said, "The estate will move forward in 2015 to sell the land [If the town does not buy the rights]. We are in discussions with developers."
Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday
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LIVE NATIVITY - Hopkinton, MA Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Community Covenant Church 2 W. Elm St. Hopkinton, MA 01748
Real people, real animals, the real message of Christmas. Outdoors. Warm up inside afterwards with hot chocolate, coffee, and goodies.
Free. Donations welcomed for local and international missions.
Bruce Johnson, Pastor
Directions: Rt. 495, Exit 21B. Church is just off the exit, on the right. |
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Police
Incident Log Updated November 18, 2014 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323 Summary The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below. 2 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 1 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Check.
1 Motor Vehicle Accident without personal
injury. Incident Log Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:42 pm Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with a resident of Kimball Road regarding a neighbor vandalizing his property. 10:04 am A Wood Street resident reported being chased by a neighbor's dog causing her to fall and injure herself. Officer Patrick O'Brien and the Animal Control Officer responded and spoke with all the parties involved. 9:18 am A Main Street business owner who was seeking advice spoke with Officer Gregg DeBoer. 6:34 am The Southborough Police Department requested an officer do a well being check for a male from Hillcrest Drive who threatened to kill himself to a female friend. Officer Linda Higgins responded to the residence and spoke with the male who checked out okay. 12:43 am Officer Linda Higgins assisted the Holliston Police Department with a report of a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle on Winston Road. 12:15 am The Southborough Police Department requested an officer check an area of Hillcrest Drive for vehicles that were parked at a residence due to an investigation. Officer Linda Higgins checked the area as well as Davis Road due to previous incidents with a particular person. |
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Former District Attorney,
Hopkinton Resident Gerry Leone Honored November 19, 2014 — Sister Jacquelyn McCarthy, CSJ, CEO/Administrator of Bethany Health Care Center and Making a Difference Co-Chairs Bob Boyle and Henry Luthin presented Gerry Leone Jr., a Partner with Nixon Peabody LLP and former Middlesex Massachusetts District Attorney, with Bethany Health Care Center’s third annual “Making a Difference” Award. In addition to dedicating himself to protecting and serving others in public service, Mr. Leone’s philanthropic leadership has served both families and youth.
The event was emceed by Susan Wornick, WCVB-TV News Anchor and member of Team 5 Investigates. The event was held at the Boston Marriott, Copley Place on November 5th, 2014. The “Making a Difference” Award honors individuals who have been instruments for helping to change and improve individual lives and communities and are committed to the mission of Bethany Health Care Center. It was Bethany’s privilege to recognize Gerry Leone as a catalyst for helping to “make a difference” in the lives of others and for his commitment to Bethany’s mission. Those paying tribute to Mr. Leone included The Honorable Eugene L. O’Flaherty, Corporation Counsel, City of Boston on behalf of The Honorable Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston; The Honorable Paul C. Dawley, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts District Courts; The Honorable Thomas F. Reilly, Manion Gaynor & Manning LLP, former Massachusetts Attorney General; and The Honorable James Vallee, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP, former House Representative and House Majority Leader. Contributed content. |
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Selectmen Vote to Inform
Departments of Sale of Pond Street Property Will hold public hearing
Above, Christa Collins of Sudbury Valley Trustees, a land conservation group, speaks in favor of the purchase by the town. November 19, 2014 — The Selectmen were publicly informed Tuesday evening of the Purchase and Sale agreement between John Coolidge and Anne Richards with Diamond Builders, Inc. of Canton for their 40+ acre subdivided lot at 203 Pond Street. The price stated in the P&S is $2 million. The first $1 million is due in total upon transfer of the first 4 of 12 lots. The last half to be paid upon the sale of the each of the remaining 8 lots at $125,000 per lot. Any land used for forestry or agriculture that changes use or is being sold must inform the town. In the case of a sale, the town, which has given a reduced tax rate to the property owner under MGL Chapter 61, must be given the right of first refusal to purchase the property. The owners would like to sell the property and move into retirement. Mr. Coolidge, a former Planning Board Chairman, went through the Planning Board approval process without the usual benefit of a developer moving the process forward. Town Counsel informed the Town Manager that the announcement is in order, and now has 30 days to determine if the offer is a bona fide offer. The last offer Coolidge/Richards presented was deemed not to be bona fide due to the number of conditions in the agreement. The Selectmen's meeting room was packed with supporters of the town purchasing the property, which H.A.L.T. president David Goldman called a "crucial piece of property." He and said that this year, the proponent groups are "totally organized" and called upon the CPC and OSPC to facilitate the purchase of the property .He said his analysis of the impact of those 12 homes going in would cost the town $1.5 million in the negative. Mr. Goldman said that several groups have "band together" to form Whitehall Woods Alliance, a group created to lobby for the purchase. He and another speaker emphasized that people from "all over town" are in the alliance, an apparent counter to the group from Woodville. where many of the proponents are from, who lobbied and organized the $2.65 million purchase of the former Bob Shepard land a few short years ago. Mr. Goldman expressed concern about whether or not Mr. Coolidge informed the State Forestry of the sale as required. And after the meeting, Christa Collins said her packet that included the P&S did not include a necessary and referenced terms of financing. Either condition could invalidate an otherwise bona fide status. The purchase of the property by the town would require a 2/3 vote at Town Meeting.
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“The
Nutcracker to be Performed at The Hanover Theatre
for Performing Arts” Local
dancers will shine in starring and supporting roles Worcester, MA_ This
holiday season, 13 year old Zoe Watson of Brimfield
will perform the lead role of Clara in Ballet Arts
Worcester’s production of The Nutcracker. Zoe
has been rehearsing six days a week, for 11 weeks to
prepare for the part. The Nutcracker is a
two-act ballet featuring a musical score by Pyotr
Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Though originally not a
success, the show has enjoyed huge popularity since
the 1960’s and is performed by ballet companies
throughout the world, particularly in the U.S.
during the holiday season. Ballet Arts
Worcester has mounted the show for the past twelve
years at both Clark University and The Hanover
Theatre for Performing Arts. One hundred and fifty
local ballet students auditioned for the show this
year, which according to Jennifer Agbay, owner of
Ballet Arts Worcester, made competition fierce. Other roles of note are
two females who have disabilities. 40 year old
Tammi Novia of Jefferson has Down Syndrome and will
be performing the role of the Chestnut Girl, and 9
year old Mira Filipowski of Oxford is hearing
impaired and will perform the role of the mouse. “This woman and little
girl emulate what dancing is all about. They
love the art form and have overcome intense
obstacles in their lives. Beyond that, they
prove nothing can stand in the way of their love of
dance, and thousands will get to see their talent
and valor in this year’s show,” Agbay says. Ballet Arts Worcester will
present The Nutcracker at The Hanover Theatre for
Performing Arts, November 28 – Nov 30. Performances: Friday, Nov 28 at 7pm Saturday, Nov 29 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, Nov 30 at 2pm |
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Sullivan '16 earns men's cross country all-region honor
Hamilton College's Harrison Sullivan '16 (Hopkinton, Mass./St. Mark's School) has earned a spot on the 2014 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III Cross Country All-Region Team.The all-region honor is based on performance at the NCAA regional championships on Nov. 15. The top 35 finishers at each meet make the all-region team.
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Mass for Anthony "Tony" Vento
St. John's Church
Church Street
Hopkinton, MA
November 30 at 6:30 pm
Please join us for a Memorial Mass to
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State Police Cruiser Struck In Dedham Sending Trooper To The Hospital
November 18, 2014 — Today at about 12:40 p.m., State Police from the Framingham Barracks responded to a report of a State Police cruiser being struck by another vehicle on Route 95 South in the area of exit 16A in Dedham. Information collected in the investigation by Sergeant Damian Halfkenny indicates that 49-year-old PAMELA DAMBRA of Framingham was traveling on Route 95 South just prior to exit 16A when her vehicle, a 2003 Mercury Sable, traveled over traffic cones, which were setup for a road-work detail, and entered the breakdown lane. The Sable then struck the left side of a State Police Cruiser occupied by Sergeant Joseph Corbett. Sergeant Corbett and DAMBRA were both transported to Norwood Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. DAMBRA was issued a summons for Operating After License Suspension, Marked Lanes Violation, and Failure To Inspect Motor Vehicle. Also assisting on scene were Dedham Fire and EMS and Mass DOT. MSP Release |
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Riding the Wave
November 18, 2014 — The
Hopkinton Hiller Cheerleaders (HHS) continue the
tradition of being one of the premier
cheerleading squads in the state. After winning
the Tri-Valley League Championship, HHS moved on
to the South Regional Cheerleading Competition
held at Whitman-Hanson High School on November
16th. There, they competed against twelve other
teams in Division 2 and came in second place
with a nearly flawless performance; missing the
top spot by a mere 2 points. They also had the
second highest score in the morning session
besting twenty-three other teams (Division 2 and
3 combined); only the top three squads, in each
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SPRING 2015 GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION
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Grades
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Police
Incident Log Updated November 18, 2014 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323 Incident Log Monday, November 17, 2014 5:03 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Gregg DeBoer regarding credit card fraud. 3:31 School Resource Officer reports unruly student at Elmwood School. Officers spoke with principal upon arrival and determined that the student had calmed down. 2:26 pm A Marshall Avenue resident called to report that her smoke alarm had went off when she was cooking. She stated that she had to leave but was afraid that someone would call about an alarm going off. 1:10 pm Detective Timothy Brennan began an investigation of larceny. 11:53 am A caller from Church Street reported the plywood that was used to cover a hole on Church Street sidewalk has come loose. Officer Patrick O'Brien requested dispatch to call DPW to explain that the Church entrance/exit was left incomplete. The Church put plywood over the hole, but as traffic drives over it, it shifts. The head of DPW called back and said this was supposed to be taken care of by the contractor today, but due to the rain, they will be out tomorrow. The dispatcher left a message about this for the priest at St. Johns. 10:22 am A caller spoke with Dispatcher Jane Goodman whom reported that one of the McIntyre truck drivers found a set of keys on a pad lock at the intersection of South Street and West Main Street. 9:53 am A caller reported that the one way sign had been removed from the back of the Town Hall. Cars are exiting where they should not (Photo). Town Hall is still under construction, signs will be put back up when they are finished. 9:06 am Milford Police department received a call about a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street by Angel's Garden Center and the water tower. Officer Stephen Buckley stood by while the motorist waited for AAA. 8:34 am Sergeant John Porter responded to a report of an object in the roadway on East Main Street near the town line. |
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