December 12, 2014 — In
celebrating Hopkinton's upcoming 300th
Anniversary, HopNews will feature some of the
last 35 years. Above, taken in1985, a short time
exposure of the Sudbury River going under the
stone bridge of the former Route 85. The
photographer drove by the scene every day for
about a year after conceiving the photo and saw
the light beaming under the bridge and got what
he wanted. Readers with photos to share from the
last 35 years are welcome to send one for this
feature to
Editor@HopNews.com . And come to think of
it, any old photo from any year will do.
Family Stuff
Busty and the Bass at
the Rose Garden A few excerpts from
last night's visit to the Rose Garden in Upton
Some awesome playing and some remarkable trombone,
keyboard and sax solos
Health and Fitness
Return of the Eagle
December 11, 2014 — Christine Snow has proof the
Eagle has landed again at Lake Maspenock in this
photo she captured this morning.
>
YOUR VEHICLE <
Building Blocks
Academy Holds Pajama Drive
December 11, 2014
—Building Blocks Academy joined the
Scholastic Reading Club and the Great
Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, a nonprofit
organization that provides new pajamas and
books to children in need – especially those
living in group homes, shelters, foster care
and orphanages.
The children and their
families, as well as the educators, from the
Building Blocks Academy donated over 50
pairs of new pajamas. The Scholastic Reading
Club will match this number with new books.
The goal of the program
was for the children to learn about sharing
the gift of a good night’s sleep and a sweet
bedtime story with other children.
The Hopkinton Police were involved in the
following incidents, which are not included in
the detail report below.
3 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department,
another department, town, or outside Police
agency.
3 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal
injury.
2 Disabled Motor Vehicles.
Arrest Log
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
10:16 pmOfficer
Aaron O'Neil arrested Ronald E. Hanson, 50, of
East Main Street, Hopkinton, on East Main Street
on a Warrant.
Incident Log
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
10:16 pmA
Probation Officer requested an officer serve a
warrant to a resident of East Main Street.
Officer Aaron O'Neil responded and subsequently
arrested a 50 year-old male from Hopkinton for a
Warrant.
6:18 pmA
911 caller reported a hit and run motor vehicle
accident on Route 495. The State Police were
notified and responded.
4:48 pmThe
Marlborough Police Department reported a hit and
run motor vehicle accident with the owner of the
vehicle involved being from Hopkinton. Officer
Gregg DeBoer checked the residence on Alexander
Road but advised that he was unable to locate
the vehicle.
2:13 pmOfficer
Stephen Buckley spoke with security on South
Street regarding a parking issue.
12:34 pmLieutenant
Charles Wallace issued a parking violation to a
motor vehicle that was parked the wrong way on
Park Street.
12:31 pmA
caller reported that a suspicious motor vehicle
was parked out in the back woods near Route 495
on South Street. Officer Thomas Griffin spoke
with the operator and sent him on his way.
12:27 pmA
Main Street resident reported that their
building had no power. Officer Patrick O'Brien
responded and advised that a transformer was out
on Main Street.
12:18 pmA
resident of Teresa Road reported that a green
Ford Focus had been parked in front of her house
for the past couple of days. Officer Patrick
O'Brien responded and spoke with the owner of
the vehicle who was painting a neighbor's house.
10:21 amA
Hayward Street resident requested information
about a town by-law on Christmas lights because
his neighbor's lights were glaring into his
bedroom. He was advised to speak the his
neighbor about the complaint.
10:03 amA
walk-in reported finding a wallet from a
resident of Brockton. The Brockton Police
Department was notified.
2:58 amOfficer
Jacob Campbell issued warnings to two motor
vehicles on Pleasant Street for the winter
parking ban.
2:27 amOfficer
Linda Higgins issued a motor vehicle a warning
for parking overnight on Lakeshore Drive.
Personal Services
Gerald L. Meiler, 83
Gerald L.
Meiler, 83 of Upton, died peacefully
December 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his
family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. (Natalzia)
Meiler for 44 years. Born in Buffalo, New York on
July 10 1931, he was the son of the late Ferdinand
and Rosa (Schilling) Meiler. Mr. Meiler was
raised
in Lancaster, New York and resided there until
moving to Massachusetts in 1975. He attended St
Mary’s High School in Lancaster and represented his
high school at “Boys State” at Colgate University.
He was a graduate of the Buffalo State Technical
Institute and earned an Associate Degree in
Electrical Technology. He proudly served in the Army
during the Korean War from 1952 - 1954. After
returning from the service he graduated from the
University of Buffalo and earned a Bachelors Degree
in Electrical Engineering.
“Gerry”
was a prolific fastball pitcher for many years in
the men’s industrial Softball League in Western New
York, winning his first game at the age of 15 years.
At the age of 15, he was the
youngest licensed amateur radio "ham" in Western and
Central New York State. His final call letters in
Massachusetts were W1VP.
Mr Meiler
worked for 35 years for Sylvania, General Telephone,
and General Dynamics retiring in 1993 as Manager of
the Radio Communications Department. Mr Meiler did
extensive travel for his company throughout Thailand
and Vietnam and aboard the USS Mount McKinley where
he received a letter of commendation from the US
Navy for his work in maintaining the ships
communications equipment during the Cuban Blockade.
Mr. Meiler
loved to travel. He and his daughter crossed the
country multiple times on all the major US
Interstate Highways.
Besides
his wife, he is survived by his son Patrick and his
wife Tracy and granddaughters Reagan Rose and Anna
Glenn Meiler of Franklin, his daughter Kelly and her
husband John Rogan and granddaughter Rosa Lee of
Worcester, and many nieces and nephews. He
also leaves a sister Norma Palma of Lancaster NY.
Family and
friends may call on the Meiler family on Saturday
December 13, 2014, from noon to 5 pm at 27 Pleasant
Street, Upton, MA. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home of
Hopkinton MA.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Bustfied!
December 11, 2014 — In a
Canada-wide competition, students and music
professionals voted Busty and the Bass as the
Best University Band in Canada. These McGill
University students brought their 9-piece sound
to the Rose Garden in Upton, home of trumpet
player Mike McCann, Wednesday evening. HopNews
captured some video of the band, which
undoubtedly will not do justice to the live
performance, which was over the top with rare
talent, excitement, timing, writing, playing,
and superb sound mix that added up to a
thrilling and memorable performance. We hope to
crunch some of the video by Thursday afternoon.
Please check back!
YOUR HOME
Toys for Toddlers
Members of the Hopkinton Women's Club present to the
Serenity House, South Middlesex Opportunity Council,
gifts for the children at Christmas. Pictured are
Christine St.Onge, Program Counselor; Jackie
Massicot, HWC December Special Program Coordinator;
Marie Smith, HWC President; Jane Schwager, Program
Director; and Michelle Floria, Administrative
Assistant.
Family Stuff
MISSING DOG:
white female Jack Russel, "FIONA", last seen North
Mill Street. Please call 508-308-2188 if found.
Fiona is gentle but shy, she may come for treats.
Please help us find our rescue puppy!
The dog and owner have been
reunited.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Resolving to quit
smoking for the New Year?
Give "The Russian" a Try When You Are Ready
Personal Services
The
Massachusetts State Police Puts Pepper-Spray Trooper
on Restricted Duty
Has difficulty reaching alleged victim
December
10, 2014 — To date, the individual who posted a
video depicting a trooper using pepper spray during
a demonstration in Boston last week has not
responded to several requests by State Police to
contact us. The department attempted to contact the
person in the video online in the comment chain
under his video, and also sent two Internal Affairs
investigators to try to speak to him at his
residence as well as at a local gym. Though he was
not located, messages and contact information were
left at both locations. A message was also left by
phone with a relative of the man asking him to
contact the State Police regarding the incident.
On Tuesday, the State Police placed the trooper
depicted in the video on restricted duty pending
completion of a department investigation. The name
of the trooper is not being released while the
internal investigation is underway.
Again, we are asking the individual who posted the
video to contact the Massachusetts State Police so
that the investigation of the matter can be
thoroughly undertaken. Press Release.
The video, as well as an interview with the
individual who shot the video, can be seen on Channel
5's YouTube
HERE. <<<<<-------------------
VIDEO
>
FOOD AND BEVERAGE <
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton and
Surrounding Towns
The Hopkinton Police were involved in the
following incidents, which are not included in
the detail report below.
9 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department,
another department, town, or outside Police
agency.
2 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home Checks.
2 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal
injury.
3 Disabled Motor Vehicles.
Incident Log
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
5:43 pmOfficer
Matthew McNeil reported coming upon a Hayden
Rowe Street building with lights on and nobody
around. He advised that the building was all
secure.
5:22 pmA
gas company reported a suspicious motor vehicle
parked on private property on Rafferty Road.
Officer Matthew McNeil responded and advised
that the operator was assisting a disabled motor
vehicle.
5:07 pmA
911 caller reported a flooded roadway on Snowy
Owl Road. Two officers responded and advised
that there was a large puddle but it was still
passable.
Monday, December 8, 2014
2:23 pmA
bus company reported that there were trucks
parked on both sides of Ash Street and Blueberry
Lane making it difficult for buses to pass.
Officer Stephen Buckley responded and advised
the workers to keep the equipment on one side of
the road.
11:14 amOfficer
Stephen Buckley spoke with an employee of an
East Street recreational facility regarding eight stolen
kayaks.
7:20 amA
motorist reported an erratic operator on Spring
Street. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area
with a negative find.
6:52 amOfficer
Stephen Buckley notified the DPW of icy road
conditions on C Street and Cedar Street.
Health and Fitness
CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY
APPOINTED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE
Washington, DC – December
10, 2014 — Recently elected to his second term
serving the 4th District of Massachusetts,
Congressman Joe Kennedy III today was appointed to
the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (“E&C”).
The influential E&C Committee has broad legislative
jurisdiction over health care, energy policy,
telecommunications, and consumer protection. It
oversees the Departments of Energy, Health and Human
Services, and Commerce, as well as the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Federal Trade Commission, the
Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal
Communications Commission.
“The issues before the House Energy and Commerce
Committee drive and define the Massachusetts
economy,” said Congressman Kennedy. “Whether it’s
improving access to the innovation economy, tackling
critical public health priorities like substance
abuse, or setting an energy policy that puts
consumers and the environment first, the challenges
before this Committee directly intersect with the
needs of my constituents back home in the 4th
District. And as the Committee tackles everything
from renewable energy development to health care
cost containment, the innovative approaches
championed by our Commonwealth will guide my work. I
look forward to partnering with Chairman Fred Upton,
Ranking Member Frank Pallone and all of my
colleagues on the Committee throughout the 114th
Congress.”
In his first term, Kennedy served on the House
Foreign Affairs Committee and House Committee on
Science, Space and Technology. Congressman Kennedy’s
E&C subcommittee assignments will be determined at a
later date. For more information about the Committee
on Energy and Commerce, please click here.
Personal Services
Hopkinton Student to Perform in Classic
Tony
Weissinger(Peter
Cratchit) is happy, and thankful, to return to
the NSMT after his recent opportunity as the
understudy to Gavroche inLes
Misérables. Tony is a 6th grader from Hopkinton
and attends Hopkinton Middle School. His favorite
roles were Tiny Tim in Humbug and Party Boy in The
Nutcracker with FPAC, the Prince in ESL's
Cinderella, and Ethan in The Jones Unit (WT), short
film by Regis Schratz.
He has recently auditioned for, and was cast in, two
professional theatre productions at the North Shore
Music Theatre in Beverly, MA. His present production
is, “A Christmas Carol”, where he will be playing
Peter Cratchit. He is one of 10 children from
Massachusetts and Rhode Island who were cast for
this production of the 160 who auditioned. The show
has been performed at the NSMT since 1989.
The show will be playing through Dec. 21st to
schools during the day and to the general public on
Fridays 7:30P, Saturday 2PM and 7:30P and Sunday at
2P with an additional show on Sunday the 21st at
7:30P. They have family friendly specials on Friday
where children 18 and under can see the production
at 50% off.
The Hopkinton Police
Department is proud to announce that again this year
we are partnering with the United States Marine
Corps to be designated as a Toys For
Tots drop-off location.
We ask any residents
or businesses that can donate this year to please
drop off an unwrapped toy in the collection box at
the police station, 74 Main Street.
We thank you for
your generous support and wish you and your family a
Happy Holiday season.
Family Stuff
December 9, 2014 — Above, after greeting Santa and
Mrs. Claus, who rode to the Common (Below) on Tom
McIntyre's antique fire engine, and after singing
holiday songs, a smaller than usual crowd at the
Common stayed in the rain for the lighting of the
tree on Saturday.
YOUR HOME
PATRICK
ADMINISTRATION BREAKS GROUND ON IMPROVEMENTS TO
WALDEN POND STATE RESERVATION
$8 million investment includes new visitor center
powered by solar, parking canopy and electric
vehicle charging stations
CONCORD — Monday, December
8, 2014 — Governor Deval Patrick today joined
state and local officials to break ground on a
new visitor’s center, solar canopy and two
electric vehicle charging stations at DCR’s
Walden Pond State Reservation. The $8 million
investment will support the Patrick
Administration’s commitment to growing the
Commonwealth’s renewable energy capacity,
promoting the use of electric vehicles and
improving recreational opportunities for
residents and visitors.
“As the birthplace of the conservation movement,
Walden Pond is an important natural landmark for
the Commonwealth and nation,” said Governor
Patrick. “These improvements are about good
stewardship for this generation and the next."
The new near net-zero energy Visitor Center will
be a model of green technology, featuring
sustainable building materials, a superinsulated
building, high-efficiency windows and a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Silver certification. The new building
will feature interior and exterior exhibits,
public bathrooms and larger meeting and
administration space. The project will also
include pedestrian safety improvements and
greater accessibility for people of all
abilities. DCR Release. Photo, MSP Media
Relations
The Hopkinton Police
were involved in the following incidents, which
are not included in the detail report below.
5 Times the Police
assisted the Fire Department, another
department, town, or outside Police agency.
4 Motor
Vehicle/Person/Home Checks.
1 Motor Vehicle
Accident without personal injury.
5 Disabled Motor
Vehicles.
2 Times the Police
assisted with an Animal Call.
1 Time the Police
participated in Community Relations or passenger
safety.
Arrest
Log
Sunday, December 7, 2014
10:24 pm
Officer Linda Higgins arrested Moacir Rodriquez
Franco, 37, of Greenfield Street, Framingham on
Main Street and charged him with Unlicensed
Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle
Lights Violation.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
6:09 am
Officer Jacob Campbell arrested Arquelio
Irizarry, 62, of South Thomas Street, Arlington,
VA, on South Street and charged him with Failure
to Stop/Yield, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor
Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle With
License Suspended.
Incident Log Sunday,
December 7, 2014
10:24 pm
Officer Linda Higgins stopped a motor vehicle on
Main Street and subsequently arrested 37
year-old male from Framingham and charged him
with Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and
Motor Vehicle Lights Violation. 11:26 am Officer Patrick
O’Brien assisted an individual on Wood Street
with a no trespass order. 10:49 am A resident of Oliver
Lane reported that while his daughter had his
vehicle at a friend’s house two of the tires got
slashed by someone.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
9:28 pm
Officer Philip Powers reported hearing a
generator sounding by the water tank at the High
School. The company was notified and stated that
it was most likely due to too many people using
the bathroom facilities at the same time. 8:52 pm Officer Philip Powers
reported that the water at the Middle School was
brown and wanted to know if there was any report
of a water main break. The Water Department
advised that it was due to an accident yesterday
morning and would clear itself out. 7:43 pm A 911 caller reported a
rock slide by the Southborough town line on
Cedar Street which caused him to drive into
oncoming traffic to avoid it. Officer Aaron
O’Neil responded and advised that it was just
snow from a snow bank. 7:37 pm A Hayden Rowe Street
resident reported that their 17 year-old son
took their car without permission and believed
that he only uses it to get high. Officer Arthur
Schofield spoke with his parents who did not
want to report the vehicle stolen at this time. 7:24 pm A Main Street gas
station reported that a driver left without
paying at the pump. The owner was contacted and
returned to pay for the gas. 5:04 pm A motorist reported
that a silver Prius ran a red light on West Main
Street and almost hit them. 3:07 pm Officer Aaron O’Neil
spoke with a male and female who were in a
verbal argument on West Main Street. 2:22 pm A walk-in reported that
three children were standing outside of Center
School hitting an electrical supply pole with a
big branch yesterday. 10:56 am A walk-in spoke with
Officer David Shane regarding fraudulent charges
on her credit card. 7:11 am A resident of East Main
Street reported hearing gunshots fired close to
her home and witnessed deer running out of the
woods. Officer David Shane checked the area with
a negative find. 6:09 am Officer Jacob Campbell
stopped a motor vehicle on South Street and
subsequently arrested a 62 year-old male from
Arlington, VA and charged him with Failure to
Yield, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
and Operating a Motor Vehicle With License
Suspended.
Friday, December 5, 2014
8:10 am A
walk-in brought in an envelope that she found in
her mailbox that said “To Bob: for all the
people you help” and had money enclosed. 8:09 am A caller reported that
vehicles were speeding up and down Elm Street
where the flashing signs “School Zone” are.
Officer Stephen Buckley responded to the area to
do radar checks. 3:10 am Officer Jacob Campbell
issued a winter parking warning to a vehicle on
Victory Lane. 2:19 am Officer Jacob Campbell
assisted the Fire Department with a fire alarm
that was sounding on South Street.
Health and Fitness
Personal Services
SERVICE
GUIDE
Busty and the Bass is Coming to Upton!
December 7, 2014 — Mike
McCann was about 14 (Choose thumbnail to
enlarge) when he first started playing "Taps" on
the bugle for Bugles Across America, a program
that encouraged
localities
to remember veterans of the armed forces once a
month by gathering and playing taps. Michael, an
Upton native, was introduced to the program by
his father, also Michael, who was connected to
Hopkinton as an IT consultant.
Mike went off to college at McGill University in
Montreal in 2011, pursuing his musical
interests, which recently paid off big time.
The band he joined at McGill, a jumpin' 9-piece
rock-funk-soul band called Busty and the Bass,
won a Canada-wide contest as the Best University
Band in Canada. Now, for avid HopNews readers,
that is old news, because we shared it a few
weeks ago, and even presented their biggest
hit on video. And so, the real
new news
is that the 21 year-old from Upton, who honed
his chops playing a 24-note military dirge, will
bring the other 8 members of his band and light
up Upton at The Rose Garden, 16 Milford Street,
Upton on Wednesday, December 10at
8p.m.
See their official video, below.
YOUR HOME
Join us at Fay School!
Admission Open House
Sunday, December 7
Program from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
1:00 - 1:20 p.m.
Welcome Reception
1:20 - 1:50 p.m.
“Why Fay?” Perspectives from the Fay Community
1:50 - 2:45 p.m.
Campus Tours
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Discover Fay Mini Fair
Parking will be available at 25 Middle Road in
Southborough.
of Framingham, passed away December 4, 2014. She was
the wife of Francis Anderson of Framingham.
A resident of Framingham since 1953 and a summer
resident of Oak Bluffs, Elaine is survived by two
children, Kristen Walters and her husband Matthew of
Hopkinton, and Kurt Anderson and his wife Krystal of
Denton, TX as well as 5 grandchildren, Michael,
Jack, Katie, Kyle, and Jamie.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
December 13th at 11:00a.m. at St. Michael's
Episcopal Church in Holliston, 1162 Highland St.
Burial will take place in the church memorial
garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Alzheimer's Assoc. 480 Pleasant St, Watertown,
MA 02472 oralz.orgArrangements
are under the care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Stop by and See
Some of the HopNews Sponsors at Their Locations
While on Your Stroll,
or Drive, on Saturday. HUGE goings on
at Hopkinton Drug Store, Saturday and Sunday. Click here.
Health and Fitness
December 5, 2014 — Kailey
Keohane enjoys sitting in the driver's seat at
Water Fresh Farm, 151 Hayden Rowe Street this
afternoon in the pick up truck that wants to be
filled with toys for the children of the clients
of Serenity House. Please stop by and help fill
the truck.
In
addition, a representative of Water Fresh Farm
will be at the Open House for Hopkinton Drug
tomorrow, December 6, offering samples of their
Tomato Bisque (tomatoes hydroponically grown in
Hopkinton) and Crispy Asian Dumplings.
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.
2 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal
injury.
3 Disabled Motor Vehicles.
3 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call.
Incident Log
Thursday, December 4, 2014
10:10 pmSeveral
911 callers reported hearing a loud explosion
and an alarm sounding on Morse Lane. Two
officers spoke with the resident who stated that
his alarm was faulty and was currently disabling
it. The officers were unable to find the cause
of the explosion though.
5:55 pmOfficer
Matthew McNeil assisted the State Police with a
motor vehicle accident with personal injuries on
Route 495.
5:16 pmA
911 caller reported a motor vehicle accident
with personal injury on the Mass Pike. The Fire
Department responded to assist the State Police.
5:04 pmThe
State Police reported an erratic operator who
had hit the guard rail several times on one of
the ramps from Route 495. Officer Matthew McNeil
checked the area but could not locate the
vehicle.
2:48 pmA
walk-in turned in a wallet that was found in a
Main Street parking lot.
2:38 pmA
walk-in spoke with Officer Thomas Griffin
regarding his 19 year-old daughter's boyfriend,
who was 21 years-old, encouraging her to get a
fake id.
12:46 pmTwo
individuals spoke with Thomas Griffin regarding
items that were missing from their home.
10:34 amA
land surveyor spoke with Officer Stephen Buckley
regarding a trespass order.
2:30 amOfficer
Jacob Campbell issued a motor vehicle on Main
Street a winter parking ban violation.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
6:25 pmA
walk-in from Wedgewood Drive spoke with Officer
Arthur Schofield regarding the theft of money.
1:24 pmA
caller from Palomino Drive reported that there
was a man sitting on top of a utility
box/transformer smoking a cigarette. Officer
David Shane responded and advised that he was
working on new homes in the area and was just
waiting for a ride.
8:46 amA
resident of Carol Ann Drive reported receiving a
scam phone call from someone claiming to be from
the IRS.
6:47 amOfficer
John Moran assisted ICE/Homeland Security on
School Street.
2:22 amOfficer
Jacob Campbell issued a motor vehicle citation on Mount
Auburn Street a winter parking ban violation.
12:08 amOfficer
Jacob Campbell reported that a Mayhew Street
storage building's window was broken and the
door appeared to be open. He was unable to
determine if it was a preexisting condition or
if anything was missing.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
10:28 pmA
First Road resident reported that he was in an
on-going neighbor dispute and now there were two
motor vehicles blocking the roadway to his
house. Two officers responded and spoke with the
operator who stated that he was just talking
with another neighbor and was unaware that the
other vehicle was trying to get by.
6:30 pmA
resident of Montana Road reported that a
suspicious motor vehicle had been parked on the
side of the street with its parking lights on
for over half an hour. Officer Arthur Schofield
spoke with the operator and sent him on his way.
5:34 pmA
motorist reported being cut off by another
vehicle on Route 495. Officer Arthur Schofield
responded and spoke with the operator.
SERVICE
GUIDE
Shirley A. Terry (Ciarlelli),71
Shirley A. Terry (Ciarlelli),71
,
of Millbury, MA and formerly ofMeriden,
CT passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5,
2014 under theloving
care of her family. Shirley was born and raised in
Wallingford,CT
to the late William and Ann Ciarlelli. After
graduating high school,Shirley
worked at United Aircraft where she met the love of
her life,Robert
Terry, in 1966. They married and lived in Meriden,
CT for morethan 35 years while raising two
daughters.
Shirley became a hairdresser and thrived in her
career. She worked formany
years at The Golden Touch in Meriden, CT and
continued to work inMillbury,
MA until her recent death. Robert and Shirley moved
toMassachusetts
in 2006 to be closer to their children and
grandchildren.Shirley
embraced her new community by making many wonderful
friends.
Shirley leaves her husband Robert Terry of Millbury,
her two daughtersSherri
Alicandro and her husband Chris, Melissa Czerepuszko
and herhusband
Paul, both of Hopkinton. Shirley was a devoted
grandmother toConnor,
Jill, and Joshua Czerepuszko and Marisa Alicandro.
She is alsosurvived
by her brother William Ciarlelli of Wallingford, CT.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 9th
at 10:00a.m. at St.John
the Evangelist Church, 20 Church St. Hopkinton. In
lieu of flowers,donations
in her name may be made to UMass Medicine
Development forPancreatic
Cancer, UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South
St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545 orUmassmemorialhealth.orgArrangements
are underthe
care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
www.ChesmoreFuenralHome.com
Stop by and See
Some of the HopNews Sponsors at Their Locations
While on Your Stroll,
or Drive, on Saturday. HUGE goings on
at the Drug Store, Saturday and Sunday.
Click here.
Water Department Advisory
Please be advised that a Fire Hydrant was struck
this morning on the Loop road to Hopkins school. The
hydrant was separated from the line causing a large
volume of water to flow. This has caused
discoloration in the system. People may need to let
their cold water lines flush to help clear the
lines. — Eric Carty, Water Sewer Manager.
facebook and Twitter followers were alerted
YOUR HOME
Rodney B. Marchand, 77
Upton
- Retired Upton
Police
ChiefRodney
B. Marchand, 77,
of Upton, died Nov. 29, 2014 in the University of
Mass. Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a
period of declining health. His wife of 53 years,
Joan E. (Faretra) Marchand, died last November.
Chief Marchand was born in Needham, the son of the
late Joseph and Mildred (Gear) Marchand. He grew up
in Sherborn and Holliston and was a 1957 graduate of
Holliston High School. He served with the
Massachusetts National Guard for many years and
attained the rank of sergeant. A resident of Upton
for over 50 years, he joined the Upton Police
Department in 1960 and served as Chief of Police
from 1969 to1989. He remained affiliated with the
police force until his death and had a never-ending
dedication to public safety and the Town of Upton
police, fire, EMS, and snow plowing operations. A
member of the Blue Knights Police Brigade and the
Mass. Police Chiefs Association, he was also
actively involved in his son's business, Mike's Auto
Body in Upton, and was proud of his family's three
generations of service to Upton.
He leaves two sons, Asst. Fire Chief Michael
Marchand and his wife Patricia of Upton, and Paul
Marchand of Natick; two grandchildren, Lauren
Marchand of Northbridge, and Fire Lt. Shaun Marchand
of Upton; two great-grandchildren, Trevor and
Alexis; and two sisters, Betty Tibbetts of
Southborough and Denise Crosby of Uxbridge. He was
also the brother of the late Jane, Deborah, Paul,
and Joe Marchand.
Funeral services will be held Fri., Dec. 5
at 10 a.m. in St. Gabriel the Archangel
Church, 151 Mendon St., Upton. Burial will follow in
Lakeview Cemetery in Upton.
Calling hours at the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home,
45 Main St., Upton, are Thurs. from 6 to 9
p.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the
Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 1012, Upton 01568. - See
more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?pid=173327207#sthash.QV0QkD9S.dpuf
Family Stuff
The Sky's the Limit Now Into
Phase II Community invited to continue raising funds for
worthy cause
Above, Madison McDougall
jumps for joy at the photographer's request
during the gathering for the Sky's the Limit
Courtyard update at Hopkinton Middle School
Wednesday evening..
December 4, 2014 — The
Middle School Library was the setting for an update
and presentation on the Sky's the Limit project,
the brainchild of former teacher, and current
Assistant Hopkinton Middle School Principal
Maryellen Grady, who wanted to turn the unused
and inaccessible space into something useful and
productive.
Phase I of the project, clearing out old trees,
a microwave dish and associated fencing, as well
as opening up three entrances to the space cost
$135,000. Phase II, the final phase of the
project, is expected to cost $100,000. It will
help create outdoor classrooms as well as
performance areas and gathering spaces for
students and put to good use a space that is
central to the building and which could be central to
student life.
This evening the proponents offered a Power
Point presentation and a Q&A in a social
setting, but the message was clear. The project
has been funded in full with private funds, and
they would like to keep it that way. There are
several ways to help.
To see the same
Power Point presentation, click here. To see
an overhead drone video of the courtyard shot
earlier in the year by Sam Cote,
click here. A video of Ms. Grady speaking to
HopNews readers is below.
.
From the School's website:
If you'd like to volunteer
for the project, please contact: Assistant
Principal: Maryellen Grady.
Telephone: 508-497-9803.
Email:
mgrady@hopkinton.k12.ma.us To make a donation, send a check to:
The Sky's the Limit
Hopkinton Middle School
88 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Make checks payable to:
Hopkinton Middle School
Please write "The Sky's the Limit
Donation" in the memo
All donations are tax deductible.
Assistant Principal Maryellen Grady
offers a review and update of the project,
below:
December 3, 2014 — Elmwood School witnessed the 16th
swearing in of the postmasters for their Wee Deliver
program.
swearing-in
ceremony today. The four Postmasters are
L to R: Olivia Chen, Lillian Gallagher, Zachary Krymgold, Odundo Omondi -- seen taking their oath given by
Hopkinton Postmaster Carl Zagame. Below is a photo
of all the kids that will be participating in
various capacities in the two sessions. Photos
by Allison Johnson.
>
FOOD AND BEVERAGE <
Stroll to
Hopkinton Jewelers on Saturday
Click on the
facebook icon on our ad at any time to visit our
facebook
Stroll
on in to Hopkinton Jewelers on Saturday Dec
6 2014 and partake in the Holiday Sales we
are having. A one day 25% off on beautiful
diamond stud earrings and tennis bracelets…Start
a Wish List and any item(s) purchased will receive
15% off. ….There’s more!….. If you’re one of the
first 10 customers to stroll in, you will receive a
$10.00 gift certificate. And... for every
$250.00 you spend you will receive a $25.00 gift
card up to $100.00.
There are also raffle prizes to be won, and an
opportunity to participate in the scavenger hunt for
a $50.00 gift certificate. Refreshments and Treats
too!
Sure to be a fun day and a good reason to start your
holiday shopping early.
We hope to see you. And please, feel free to share
this with your friends ☺
Health and Fitness
Blanket Collection
During Caroling on Saturday at Hopkinton Common
December 3, 2014 — Members
of Hopkinton Girl Scout Troop #75293 proudly
display the blankets they made recently for
Project Just Because. Please consider helping
families in need this winter by donating a new
blanket of any size to our Blanket Drive. The
troop will be collecting blankets at Caroling on
the Common this Saturday, December 6th from
4:00-5:30pm.
Personal Services
SERVICE
GUIDE
Death of Springfield Man at Rest Stop an
Apparent Suicide
The
death of a man found inside his car at a
Bernardston rest stop, with a gunshot wound to
the head, is an apparent suicide.
While Massachusetts State Police generally do
not identify suicide victims, we are doing so at
the request of the Hampden District Attorney and
the Springfield Fire Department, who have
fielded multiple media inquiries about the
victim and related circumstances. The victim is
identified as LUIS RODRIGUEZ, 38, of
Springfield. He was a member of the Springfield
Fire Department and, at the time of his death,
was a defendant in an ongoing criminal matter in
Hampden County.
At approximately 8:20 a.m. yesterday a motorist
pulling into the rest area on Route 91
northbound in Bernardston observed a parked
white Infiniti G35 sedan with the engine
revving. The witness checked on the sedan’s
driver and observed a male who appeared to be
lifeless and bleeding from a head wound.
Troopers from the State Police Barracks in
Shelburne Falls responded, made entry to the
vehicle, and determined the victim was deceased.
Troopers recovered a handgun from inside the
vehicle. The revving engine is believed to have
been caused by the victim’s making contact with
the gas pedal.
State Police detectives, as well as troopers
assigned to the Crime Scene Services Section and
the Ballistics Section, responded and processed
the scene for evidence. Investigation to this
point indicates that the victim died from a
self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Tony
Weissinger
his alarm was faulty and was currently disabling
it. The officers were unable to find the cause
of the explosion though.
Upton
- Retired Upton
The
death of a man found inside his car at a
Bernardston rest stop, with a gunshot wound to
the head, is an apparent suicide.
