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Special Town Meeting
Shoots Down $2 million, 203 Pond Street/Coolidge
Property Purchase P&S with builder prevails
March 3, 2015 — Above, 152 people stand in favor of purchasing 12 house lots for $2 million to stop development of the 203 Pond Street land owned by John Coolidge and Anne Richards. Next, 113 people stood to vote against purchasing the land. And so, despite a well-organized effort to move the purchase forward, the affirmative vote fell short of the 2/3 super-majority necessary for the purchase of land at Town Meeting and the passing of the necessary article. To refresh, the land came on the town's radar, because a developer offered to purchase about 10 acres of the 42 acres parcel, that was approved as an Open Space Landscape Preservation Development. The land had enjoyed tax abatements under Chapter 61, which grants tax relief to land used for farming or forestry. But when the use is changed, or a bona fide purchase and sale is agreed to, the town has the right of first refusal in a 120-day window. Tonight, 113 people stood in the way of that happening. Right off the bat, David Goldman (Photo, left), President of Hopkinton Area Land Trust [HALT], a vocal and active proponent of the town purchasing the land, stepped to the microphone and offered a motion to consider Article III, the one to purchase the land, before the other two articles, which dealt with gifts that were contingent on possessing the land in the first place. Proponents, including Krista Collins from the Sudbury Valley Trustees [SVT], pitched their desire for connectivity from Whitehall State park to Upton State Forest. The purchase and sale for the property specified that SVT was to get the 32+ acres of open space. That was the apparent catalyst for an amendment to the motion to the article that addressed the purchase being "...contingent upon the successful negotiation of acceptable terms prior to the transfer of 32 acres from the Sudbury Valley Trustees to the Town of Hopkinton." Both the gift of the Cheney land, which was one of the two articles that was put on the back burner, and the offer of $250,000 from DCR, were contingent upon the town having possession of the entire parcel, and not just the 12 house lots, as the P&S specified. An amendment offered by Jeff Barnes of the Conservation Commission added that the land would be used for passive recreation rather than the broader "general municipal purposes" as originally stated in the motion. Incidentally, the DCR offer specified that the entire parcel be under that type of restriction for it to give the gift, something that may have been the catalyst for Mr. Barnes's amendment, although it was not discussed openly. "It galls me to no end to speak against this," said Sandy Altamura (File photo, top right), who was a Planning Board member when John Coolidge (203 Pond Street owner) was Chair, and a known champion of these types of causes. Mrs. Altamura lamented that the town failed to purchase the Terry Property. "240 acres came up on Lumber Street for $2 million! So to spend $2 million for 12 house lots... we just can't afford it."* Someone mentioned that Coolidge neighbor Jim Pyne was donating about the same amount of land. Mr. Pyne soon took to the microphone (Photo, left). "We [Pyne family] have committed 43 acres to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 43 acres for zero is better than 10 acres for $2 million," said Mr. Pyne. Special Town Meeting, in its own way, agreed with Mr. Pyne. The election next week on March 10, 2015 will, according to Town Counsel Ray Miyares, mean nothing, because the 120-day window to purchase expires on March 14, 2015, and the builder will not be granting an extension. Had the town exercised its right tonight, then the override election next Tuesday would have been needed to cement the purchase. Dmitry Deych of Diamond Builders, who was the winner tonight, says hello to HopNews readers in the video below: * Editor's Note: The Terry Property was actually 204 acres for $3 million.
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FINAL ARTICLES & MOTIONS
FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Please choose the link above to read the final articles and motions that were just made available for Special Town Meeting March 3, 2015 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School <--Followers were notified. Until after STM, new content will be added and appear below NOTE: The final motion in the document is incorrect. It will read as follows: Motion (Board of Selectmen): We move that the Special Town Meeting adjourn until the date of the Special Town Election, March 10, 2015, held at the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium, and further that the Special Town Meeting shall be dissolved upon the close of the polls on the date of the Special Town Election. Vote Needed: Simple Majority |
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"We Will Miss You" March 3, 2015 — Hopkinton Girl Scouts showed their appreciation to Colella's this afternoon, representing years of Girl Scouts to whom the supermarket and its owners have offered their goodwill. They are just one group Colella's has embraced over the years. |
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Blood Pressure Clinic to be Held at
Milford Regional
Milford Regional Medical
Center is sponsoring a blood pressure clinic
to be held on Friday, March 20, from 12:00
noon – 3:00 P.M., in the main building of
the hospital in Conference Room B. This
clinic is being held in support of Milford
Regional’s sponsorship of the Central
Massachusetts American Heart Association’s
Heart Walk, in Worcester, MA. Join us at the blood pressure clinic to get your blood pressure taken, find out more about the Heart Walk that will take place on May 2, and/or sponsor the walk by buying a lapel pin or a heart to be displayed at the walk. For information or questions, contact Rick Plante at 508-422-2957 or Ken Fiorelli at 508-422-2130 . |
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Historical Lecture: "The Story of Hopkinton: 1600-1776"
Hopkinton's Chuck
Joseph will present "The Story of Hopkinton:
1600 - 1776 as part of the 300th Anniversary
historical lectures series on Wednesday,
March 25 at 7PM at the Hopkinton Public
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Cross Country March 2, 2015 — Looks like this mountain gorilla hit a snag on Hayward Street while cross-country skiing. Thanks to a reader for the heads up! |
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Hop Swap is back! Saturday, May 2nd
9am-12pm, Hopkinton High School
Hop Swap is an amazing community tag sale
whose proceeds go to the HPTA and Hopkinton
Mom's Group. Fill a bag for $15, or for $10
if you donate items to the event. Amazing
raffles as well! We are looking for donations that are in good, clean condition. Donations may include: Children's clothing size newborn to 14, kids sporting equipment, maternity clothes, toys, bikes, DVD's, books, costumes, kids shoes and other gently used children's items. Donations should be dropped off on Friday, May 1 between 3:30 pm and 8 pm at the High School Cafeteria. If you have items that need to be donated right away (accommodations limited), or have other questions, contact hopswap@gmail.com More info: https://www.facebook.com/hopswap |
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Police Incident Log Updated March 2, 2015 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. 7 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, or outside Police agency. 57 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal injury. 7 Disabled Motor Vehicles. 1 Time the Police assisted with an Animal Call. 1 Time the Police participated in Community Relations or passenger safety.
Arrest Log Sunday, March 1, 2015 6:52 pm Officer Arthur Schofield arrested Amy Boisvert, 49, of Elvira Street, Bellingham, on Frankland Road and charged her with OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense. 1:56 am Officer Peter Booth arrested Jeffrey W. Intinarelli, 38, of Stone Street, Bellingham, on Hayden Rowe Street and charged him with No Inspection/Sticker and OUI Liquor.
Incident Log Sunday, March 1, 2015 6:52 pm A caller reported that a motor vehicle was in a snow bank on Frankland Road. Two officers responded and subsequently arrested a 49 year-old female from Bellingham and charged her with OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense. 6:24 pm A motorist reported that another vehicle forced him off of the roadway on South Street and was last seen going onto Route 495. The State Police were notified. 5:37 pm A Lyn Path resident reported that a suspicious motor vehicle, which was occupied by a few youths, was parked outside of her home for a period of time. 1:56 am Officer Peter Booth stopped a motor vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street and subsequently arrested a 38 year-old male from Bellingham and charged him with No Inspection/Sticker and OUI Liquor.
Saturday, February 28, 2015 5:41 pm Officer William Burchard advised that several vehicles were parked on Rafferty Road making it difficult for other vehicles to pass.
Friday, February 27, 2015 9:43 pm Officer Philip Powers spoke with an individual from Rocky Woods Road regarding a family situation. 8:27 pm Two officers assisted the State Police with a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. 6:52 pm A caller spoke with Officer Matthew McNeil about arranging a time to pick up belongings from another person.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:21 pm A caller reported that vehicles were parked on Legacy Farms South causing a potential road hazard. Officer Philip Powers checked the area and stated that there was no hazard at this time. 8:00 pm Officer Philip Powers spoke with several individuals regarding a family matter. 1:43 pm A resident reported that a young driver was taking pictures of a house on Palomino Drive. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. 1:32 pm A resident of Woodview Way reported that she was having her roof shoveled and there was now snow on her patio, blocking her access out. Several calls were made to the building owners with no response back. The fire prevention officer advised that he would be addressing this incident. The resident then called back and stated that two men were now attempting to shovel a path out. 12:29 pm A Tammer Lane resident reported receiving an IRS scam phone call. 6:05 am A caller reported an on-going complaint of intermittent loud noises, like machinery banging, coming from an East Main Street location. Officer Jacob Campbell checked the area and stated that it was machinery being used to break up a mulch pile. 3:41 am A resident of Leman Lane reported seeing two figures outside of his residence near vehicles in the parking lot. Two officers checked the area and stated that it was possibly an animal as there was no fresh tracks in the snow. 2:54 am A motorist reported seeing an abnormal mulch or brush smoldering on East Main Street. The Fire Department was notified and stated that they were in contact with the business's personnel. 12:31 am A resident reported that a motor vehicle was blocking the sidewalk on Pleasant Street. The registered owner was notified and will have it removed.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:58 pm Officer John Corridan spoke with a caller from Main Street who stated that his ex-girlfriend owes six years of child support. 3:28 pm A Main Street resident reported that her walls were caving in due to water. Officer John Corridan responded to assist the Fire Department. 2:24 pm A resident reported that her neighbors on East Main Street were burning and there was a lot of smoke. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to assist the Fire Department. 9:56 am Officer Philip Powers requested an incident number for parking tickets at the High School. 1:18 am Officer Peter Booth advised that he secured doors to a trailer on Fruit Street. |
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Special Town Meeting March 3, 2015 7:00 pm Hopkinton Middle School 12 lots for $2,000,000
March 2, 2015 — Two weeks ago HopNews brought up some Q&As regarding the town's right of first refusal to purchase the property known as the Coolidge property at 203 Pond Street, Hopkinton. The purchase and sale with a developer, Dmitry Deych of Diamond Builders in Canton calls for the purchase of 12 house lots for $2 million (See schematic of subdivision lots and surrounding open space here.). Those 12 lots make up about 12 acres of the 44 or so acre parcel. The other 32.43 or so acres are to be conveyed to the Sudbury Valley Trustees for perpetual open space so animals have a passageway to the Upton State Forest. The article questioned the various offers to donate, which were full of contingencies, and the Town Manager did not have a resolution at the time. However, it appears that the town counsel has composed three Articles for Special Town Meeting on Tuesday; the first two will enable the town to accept the open space as a gift, as well as the Cheney gift of property, before voting to fund the $2 million purchase of the 12 lots. The Town's ownership of the open space was one of the contingencies with two of the offers of gifts, and so the first two Articles solve that. The final Article 3 will authorize selectmen to acquire the 12 lots. The three STM Articles for Tuesday can be seen here.
And then next week on March 10, 2015, voters go to the polls to vote whether or not to approve a Prop 2 1/2 override* to fund the purchase. If the Special Town Meeting does not vote to allow Selectmen to acquire the land, then the vote at the ballot will have no force, according to Administrator Jamie Hellen; the Town's option to purchase the land expires on March 14, 2015. The specimen ballot is below, as well as a fact sheet from the prospective buyer: * The override will be a debt exclusion for a specific number of years. A Prop 2 1/2 override without a term is forever.
The builder has sent a Fact Sheet to 800 of the most likely voters to attend Town Meeting. It is below:
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A Real Mom & Pop Grocery Store Editor: My family and I would like to add our thanks and best wishes to the owners and employees at Colella's, who have been a big part of what makes Hopkinton home for us since we moved here in 1993. I was one of those customers who was there practically every day, whether it was for a major shop or just a gallon of milk.
I will miss having cashiers who know me. I will miss the crowds and camaraderie before a snowstorm. My family will miss the sourdough bread, fresh fish, quality meats, and excellent produce. I'll miss the convenience of popping in on my way home from work. But mostly it's the people who made Colella's such a treasure. A special shout-out to Carol and the late, great Barbara (God rest her soul), and to the many longtime employees I knew, though not necessarily by name.
I'm glad my children grew up knowing what it's like to have a real Mom & Pop grocery store in their hometown. Thank you to everyone who works, or has worked there, and to the owners for all you've done for your customers and this community for so many years. Best of luck on the next leg of the journey.
Julie O'Malley Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton February 28, 2015 |
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Snoopy and his
Doghouse March 1,2015 — Joelle Crosby, left, and Melissa Hayes were the only souls who showed up to sculpt at a well-publicized call for snow sculpting on the Common this weekend. Photo by Darlene Hayes. |
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Roy E. Donovan, 90
Roy E.
Donovan, 90, died Sunday,
March 1, 2015. He was the beloved husband of
the late Elizabeth (Betty) Donovan to whom
he was married for 67 years.
He
served in the United States Navy during
World War II returning home to Hopkinton to
marry and raise his family while working at
Roxbury Carpet in Framingham. He was a
devout member of St. John’s Catholic Church
in Hopkinton. He was a strong believer
in education as one of the most important
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Defending a
Meal Mouse-over image for remarkable photo March 1, 2015 — In the photo above, a red-tail hawk sees a turkey vulture on the move and after its meal. Mouse-over the image to see the next in the series as the vulture is chased away. Photos by Christine Snow. |
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End of Chapter March 1, 2015 — The last day of the Golden Spoon Restaurant dishing out the dropped-on-hash and strawberry/banana pancakes was a festive atmosphere, with regulars and workers leaving their thoughts in marker on walls that are destined to be ripped down no later than the first sight of returning robins. Owner Bill Morgan intends to reopen his business before the end of the year in a location on the opposite side of Lumber Street in a strip mall to be built by Paul Mastroianni. Above, a cake for the occasion made by Mr. Morgan's fiancée, Anne Lozeau. Below, three generations of waitresses, who also double as customers, pose for a final memory at the 85 West Main Street location. |
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More Than Just a Supermarket Closing
by Robert Falcione February 28, 2015 — Sociologists will tell us it is in our nature to resist change, and that is why people oppose 6, 8 or 10 story buildings next door to them, or anywhere in their rural town. They will tell us we don't want to leave our comfort zones. Police, in hot pursuit of an individual known to them who has just committed a crime, and who has just escaped their sight, will, more often than not, find the suspect seeking refuge at his home, his comfort zone..
And so as Hopkinton landmarks and business institutions fall into history, it might be good to consider why we resist change, as in the universal sadness people have expressed over the closing of Colella's Supermarket. Yes, change is the general reason for the resistance, but the specific reasons are the loss of the comfort, camaraderie and socializing that have been a large part of that shopping experience.
The day HopNews announced the closing, laying some rumors to rest, visitors to Colella's Supermarket said they felt like they were at a wake, exchanging hugs and offering one another Kleenex. It continues today. But the object of the mourning is not a person, and not just a convenient place to shop, but a home away from home, where customers for 70 years met by chance and exchanged pleasantries and heartfelt consideration for one another. In clear weather, various community groups took advantage of the good nature of the owners and set up shop at the outside entryways or the rear lot.
Yes, we shopped, but we did more than that. We were empowered with a strengthened sense of community from our visit. We loved. We loved the owners, the people who worked there, the people we knew who we ran into, and the people who we met for the first time.
For people who have shopped there over the years, whether to pick up a special porketta or an inscribed birthday cake, or do a week's shopping—and especially for the people who live and work nearby—the loss is immeasurable.
Yes, it is the loss of a supermarket and a comfort zone, but it is also larger than that. It is a 70 year-old spirit comprised of the owners, their customers and their employees.
And just as sure as the Town of Hopkinton will help enable some engineer's fantastic dream of straightening out the intersection by ripping off a substantial piece of Colella's parking area along Grove Street, so will the closing of Colella's Supermarket cause the very beating heart of the Downtown to be ripped from its enduring, loving, and struggling spirit.
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Grace Charlotte Dempsey, 68
Grace Charlotte Dempsey, 68, of Newton died February 26 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.
She was born in Providence, RI; daughter of the late William A and Grace J. (Stangle) Dempsey. She was raised in Providence, Natick, Dorchester and Newton and was a graduate of Newton High School. She also attended Boston University where she majored in art. Her art was very important to her and she enjoyed sharing it with family and friends. Grace had been employed as an assistant manager for C.V.S. Pharmacy prior to her retirement.
Grace is survived by her brother William A. Dempsey and his wife Anne of West Springfield, two nieces Elizabeth Lee and Sarah Tarantino and a nephew W. Joseph Dempsey and two grandnephews and three grandnieces.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in Grace's memory may be made to the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, 130 Bowdoin St, ste.309, Boston, MA, 02108. Callanan-Cronin Funeral Home, 34 church St. Hopkinton is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence go to www.callanancronin.com |
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New Age Home February 28, 2015 — Tom Dawson shares this photo of his latest endeavor, which can be seen on Jamie Lane. It may even be able to be seen at night, given the solar-powered lights surrounding it. |
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Helen Conover Harrow, age 101
Helen
Conover Harrow, age 101, of
Hopkinton Mass and Wells River, Vermont,
formerly of Norwell and Westwood, died 21
February 2015, napping in a favorite spot by the
hot cookstove, wearing her favorite red robe and
nestled in her favorite green blanket. Helen was
born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to William and
Myrtle (Swope) Conover. She received her
Bachelors from Shippensburg College and her
Masters in Shakespeare from Columbia University.
Helen was married to the late J Dalton Harrow.
She leaves Ann Harrow and Bruce Wheeler, of
Wells River, Vermont, Edwin and Sheryl Harrow of
Hopkinton, and the late David Harrow and Deborah
Harrow of Norwell. She was also the grandmother
of Amanda Harrow of Helena, Montana. |
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Give the Dog a Bone
My wife, Carole Ann (Ryan) Walls was born and raised in Hopkinton. For almost 20 years we lived almost across the street from the store at 15 Grove Street. Both of our children were raised there. My wife did a lot of shopping at Colella’s over the years and continued to do so when we visited in the summers from Florida. The Colella family has done a lot for the town and we would like to thank them. A funny story. We had a dog for 16 years on Grove street and almost every morning she would go across to the back door of the store and one of the butchers would give her a bone, which she quickly came home and devoured. Doug and Carole Ann Walls Spring Hill Florida February 28, 2015 |
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Dwindling Supplies February 28, 2015 — Retired dentist, former Hopkinton selectman, and current Chair of the Board of Assessors Dr. John Duffy looks over the bounty of oranges as the increasingly barren shelves in the background offer silent testimony to the imminent closing of Colella's. The store is offering some items at a reduced cost. |
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Girls Set School Record
Above, from left to right: Lauren Hazzard, Isabelle Giordano, Coach Brian Hall, Shelby Aarden and Mary-Paule Monks.
February 28, 2015 — The Hopkinton Girls Indoor Track Team's 4x800 meter relay crew medaled by placing a close 4th at the New England Indoor Track Championship meet, held at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center in Boston Friday Night. Their time of 9:24.35 is a new school record, presently ranking them 2nd in the state and 15th in the nation, allowing them to advance to the New Balance Nationals Indoor Track Championship meet to be held at The Armory in New York City in March. |
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Thank you Colella's Editor: I was so happy to see Paul
Kenyon's note and a picture of his grandfather,
Paul Nordmark. I remember him and his beautiful
wife Winnie. I always loved them both. I sent
the picture to my sister, Heidi (on right), who
recalled that one time we brought our little
poodle, Moose, into Colella's and Paul put him
up on the meat scale. You couldn't do that
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IMMEDIATE NEED
A welcoming family
is urgently needed
for a second semester boy attending
Hopkinton High School
right now and staying
until
school is over at
the end of June.
If you are willing to consider this
opportunity, live in Hopkinton and have
an extra bedroom please contact Ann
Northup, international coordinator, for
more information.
A monthly expense stipend is provided.
ann.northup@gmail.com; 508-480-8513
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Ceremony, Fly-Over on
Sunday to Mark 20 Years Since MSP Helicopter
Crash
February 27, 2015 — The
Massachusetts State Police on the morning of
Sunday, March 1, will observe the 20th
anniversary of the State Police helicopter
crash that took the lives of two troopers
and two telephone company technicians they
were transporting. Killed in the crash were
State Police Air Wing members Sgt. James Mattaliano and Sgt. Paul Perry and AT&T
employees Arthur Howell and Michael
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Flies With That? February 26, 2015 — This red-tail hawk, in this photo by John Collins, drags its catch of a squirrel to a clearing for a better take off area. |
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National Merit Scholarship Finalists!
February 26, 2015 — Congratulations to David Wang and Erik Fliegauf, posing with Hopkinton High School Principal Evan Bishop, for being named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. All finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2015. |
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Fond Memories of Colella's
Hello to all the Colellas, a landmark from my childhood .Back in the 60's with the town barn and Framingham savings sharing the same parking lot; sawdust on the floor in the meat department. Fresh coffee ground from a big red machine next to the pickle barrels and deli. My grandfather worked there for 25 years as the meat cutter.
PAUL D KENYON 60 Copp Drive Fremont, NH 03044 February 26, 2015 |
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CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY TO HOST FACEBOOK TOWN HALL ON FEBRUARY 27
Washington, DC – Congressman
Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will
hold a Facebook town hall this Friday, February
27 from 1:00PM-2:00PM. Constituents can
participate by commenting on a specified post on
the Congressman’s
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Two More Candidates for
February 25, 2015 — This week to date, two more candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the May ballot, incumbents Selectman Chair Todd Cestari and School Committee Chair Jonathan Graziano. They are illustrated below along with those who took out papers earlier. They all need to return them with the designated amount of signatures. Another way for an individual to get on the ballot is to be elected at their party's caucus.
Of the two major boards, Selectman Michelle Gates' term also ends this year as do the two School Committee candidates listed below and Mr. Cestari. The Planning Board members Deborah Thomas and Francis DeYoung's terms also expire this year, as does Francis D'Urso, who was appointed to an unfinished term. A full Planning Board term is 5 years.
Board of Selectmen
Todd Cestari - Unenrolled - 3 Year - Incumbent
School Committee
Jonathan Graziano - Unenrolled - 3 Year - Incumbent
Jean
Bertschman - Unenrolled - 3 Year - Incumbent
Parks and
Recreation
Daniel Terry - R - 3 Year - Incumbent
Robert McGuire - Unenrolled - 2 Year Unexpired
Robert Dobinski - R - 3 Year - Incumbent |
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Learning About the
Government February 25, 2015 — Hopkinton Brownies visited Town Hall on Wednesday and learned about the job of Town Clerk from Town Clerk Geri Holland, above. The Brownies, in no particular order are Allison, Maya, Kaylee, Caitlin, Mayzie, Elsa and Jordan. |
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Marianne Hennigan, 54
Marianne
Hennigan, 54, of Hopkinton,
passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Born
in Boston, she was the daughter of the late
Norma Claire (Bird) and William Joseph McCarthy.
She was the wife of Thomas J. Hennigan III of
Hopkinton. |
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