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The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below.

11 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency.

23 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks.

  3 Disabled Motor Vehicles.

  0 Time the Police assisted with an Animal Call.

All Turnpike Toll Plazas to be Automated

Mouse-over image of Hopkinton interchange for drawing of proposed change

     August 8, 2015 - All of the Massachusetts Turnpike Toll Plazas are expected to be automated through the end of the year. Collectors will be replaced by an overhead system of cameras mounted on a gantry that will take photos of license plates, create an image of the vehicle, and either add to an individual's EZ-Pass account, or bill to the registered owner if there is no account. The system will also notice if a vehicle has an outdated, illegal or stolen registration.

        The system will enable drivers to pass through without slowing or stopping, cutting the wait time to zero. The interchange currently has about a dozen lanes, which will be cut substantially with the new system, narrowing the roadway at the gantry. The MASS DOT issued a press release (below) last August, and has sent correspondence to the Hopkinton Planning Board recently seeking comments. The Planning Board will meet Monday.

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Retirement Party and Dinner Honoring Pat O'Brien

After 32 dedicated and honorable years of service to the Town of Hopkinton Police Department Patrick K. O'Brien is retiring. Pat has been a staple for the Hopkinton Police Department holding positions as Patrolman, Detective and Sergeant. Some feel he is our poster child too.

Please join us at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club on August 22, 2015 from 6p to 11p for a casual retirement party and dinner with a cash bar. Tickets are $18.00 per person and can be purchased from Lt. Chuck Wallace (days M-F), Sgt. Tim Brennan (midnights shift), or Officer Phil Powers (days M-F) by calling 508-497-3401 and following the options.

If you have any questions please email Sgt. Brennan at tbrennan@hopkintonpd.org .

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Friends Lobby for Selectmen to Decorate Town for Anniversary Celebration

To: Hopkinton Board of Selectmen
From: Friends of Hopkinton Anniversary Celebrations, Inc.
Date: August 4, 2015

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The Hopkinton Police were involved in the following incidents, which are not included in the detail report below.

19 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency.

55 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks.

  4 Disabled Motor Vehicles.

  1 Time the Police assisted with an Animal Call.

Arrest Log

Sunday, August 2, 2015

8:56 pm: Officer Peter Booth arrested Bethany Wilson, 52, of Trailside Way in Ashland, on Main Street and charged her with OUI Liquor and a Marked Lanes Violation on Main Street.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

8:41 pm: Matthew Larosee, 35, of East Main Street, Westborough, was arrested on East Main Street by Officer Peter Booth and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle With a License Suspended and Operating a Motor Vehicle With the Registration..

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

3:09 pm: Paul White, 62, of Oak Avenue, Northborough, was arrested in Lake Whitehall State Park and charged with Disturbing the Peace by Officer John Moran.

Incident Log

Sunday, August 2, 2015

8:56 pm: A 52 year old woman was arrested for DUI on Main Street.

9:29 pm: An Auciello Drive homeowner complained of a neighbor disposing dirty diapers on his property.

5:54 pm: A caller reported that a party from a previous incident on Lakeshore Dr. was dropped off on their property on Third Street and was not welcome there. Officers responded. The individual was dropped off in Ashland.

5:05 pm: Police received a call from a woman on Granite Street who complained that a very loud motorcycle drove by her house numerous times every week from midnight to 3:00 am. Caller requested more police checks in her area.

4:29 pm: A caller on Saddle Hill Road reported a resident playing loud music. Officers spoke with the resident, who agreed to turn the volume down.

1:50 pm: Police received a call from a lifeguard requesting a cruiser to pick up an intoxicated woman from Lakeshore Drive. Police responded, and drove to woman to Third street.

11:58 am: An Ash Street homeowner reported an ongoing issue with a neighbor over trash being placed at the end of the driveway. Officer Stephen Buckley spoke with both.

11:27 am: Officer Thomas Griffin reported the street sign for Meadow Land Drive had been pulled up. A message was left for the DPW.

11:25 am: A Pond Street resident reported that their mailbox had been vandalized.

11:13 am: A caller from Emma Dr. reports that both his mailbox and lamp post were vandalized overnight.

10:46 am: On West Main Street, a caller reported a vehicle had come up behind him at a fast speed, nearly hitting the reporting party, and then swerved around him. Officer Stephan Buckley stopped both vehicles. Each driver had opposing stories, and no police action was taken.

9:32 am: A caller on Downey Street said his daughter had called him, saying there was a lot of yelling coming from the house next door. Police arrived, and spoke with the daughter. The other party had left the area.

8:21 am: Police were notified about a small terrier in a caller on Wood Street’s yard. The reporting party was informed of the previous incident, and he was able to retrieve the dog.

8:06 am: A caller on Wood St. reported that his small terrier had been taken by coyotes while playing fetch outside. The caller reported that he had been looking for about 90 minutes, but hadn’t found any signs of the dog. Police told the caller that they would log the incident.

4:28 am: Police were notified by a female resident on Emma Dr. that she witnessed a suspicious male in her neighborhood about an hour prior to the call. He appeared to be vandalizing mailboxes.

3:31 am: A female reported hearing a popping sound as well as a vehicle driving on Pond St. Police found that 15 mailboxes were hit on Pond St.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

10:22 pm: Officer Peter Booth spoke with three young males riding down the middle of Main St. They were told to stop.

8:41 pm: A 35 year old man was arrested by, was arrested on East Main Street by Officer Peter Booth and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle With a License Suspended and Operating a Motor Vehicle With the Registration..

7:25 pm: Officers Stephan Buckley and Peter Booth responded to a call for assistance from the Millbury State Police regarding an incident at the Hopkinton State park.

3:33 pm: A caller on Ash Street reported a motorcycle going 80 mph up and down the street. Officer Peter Booth responded, but reported a negative find.

1:18 pm: Police received a call about a hit and run on Clinton Street. The caller said that the vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road, forcing the caller to ride his motorcycle off the road.

1:13 pm: After his son’s party, a resident of Daniel Shays Road reported a larceny.  Officer Stephen Buckley responded to the incident.

11:33 am: A walked into the police station wondering if mail she had received was a scam. Officer Buckley advised her that it was a scam.

9:32 am: Police received a call saying that a cat had been hit on West Main Street, and was lying in the road. Baypath Humane Society was notified.

Friday, July 31, 2015

10:57 pm: Police received a call from Hayden Rowe Street saying that kids were burning tires and wood. Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with homeowners, who said that there were no kids.

10:02 pm: A caller on Ash Street reported a loud motorcycle going up and down the street. Officer John Moran reported a negative find.

5:57 pm: Massachusetts State Police called the Hopkinton Police Department to report a vehicle on the 495 doing donuts, and almost hitting multiple cars. Officers responded, but did not find the vehicle.

10:59 am: A trash truck driver reported that there was a fire in the hopper of his truck that put itself out. His supervisor wanted the Fire Department to check out the truck.

10:31 am: A caller on Nazneen Circle reported a bat in their house. Officer Phil Powers and Chief Edward Lee responded to assist the caller.

9:38 am:  Officer Philip Powers responded to a call on Erika Drive. The caller’s sliding door had been smashed, and the caller suspected it was landscapers, but wanted the police to make sure. Officer Powers confirmed it was the landscapers.

6:59 am: A caller on Summer Street reported a transformer exploded. Eversource was advised on the incident.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

10:06 pm: A caller on Main Street reported a suspicious man hanging around a building for about three hours. Officers responded, and spoke with the man.

8:18 pm: A caller reported that her car window was smashed in. Nothing was taken except a sticker on the outside of the vehicle.

8:03 pm: Officer Matthew McNeil helped a resident on Peppercorn Road remove a snake from the backyard.

8:49 am: Caller on Priscilla Road reports someone entered his garage through the side door and stole a bike off his rack. The caller was not home, so an officer could not respond.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

6:29 pm: A male reported that his wife had gone swimming 15 minutes ago, and had yet to return. While on the 911 call, he found his wife, who was out of the water.

6:10 pm: An Elm Street homeowner was concerned about a sick skunk in her driveway. A call was placed with the Wildlife ACO.

3:43 pm: Police received multiple calls about a car running into a pole near the state park. The operator of the vehicle was find, but still was transported to the Milford Medical Center. The pole was checked by Eversource, who said it would be able to last a couple more days until they could send technicians to repair it.

3:09 pm: A 62 year old man was arrested after being accused of harassing a group of females on horses in Whitehall State Park.

10:27 am: A caller from Lakeshore Drive called to report fraud. The caller was assisted, but informed that the line is supposed to be for emergency purposes only.

9:37 am:  A caller reported a reckless driver on Lakeshore Drive, who then confronted the caller after speeding past the reporting party.

Mary E. (Pearson) Fantasia

Milford- Mary E. (Pearson) Fantasia of Milford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 24, 2015. She was the loving and devoted wife of Andrew C. Fantasia. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt and Mary Bodecie (Lambert) Pearson of Alabama.

Mary most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren being their Mimi, dining at the family restaurants, celebrating holidays with her family, especially Christmas, and visiting family in Alabama. For many years, Mary was a successful real estate agent at Prime Real Estate in Milford while her children attended Milford Catholic Elementary School where she donated many hours of time and fundraising efforts. She later worked with Deland Gibson Insurance Agency as a claims manager until she retired.

In addition to her husband, Andrew, she is survived by her son, Mark A. Fantasia of Milford; her daughter, Lee A. and her husband Stephen A. Burns, Jr. of Hopkinton; and two grandchildren, Holly Burns and Nathaniel Burns of Hopkinton. Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Pat Culver; Carol and her husband Wayne Simpson; brother, James Hoyt Pearson II and his wife Vicki all of Alabama; her sister-in-law, Anita Rodriguez and her husband Angelo of Middleboro, MA, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the BUMA-SARGEANT FUNERAL HOME, 42 Congress St., Milford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.bumafuneralhome.com/

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     Police Chief Confirms HopNews Exclusive of Sunday Overdose - Cites Two Other Incidents in Press Release Below:

Officers Save Lives as a Result of Narcan Administration

August 3, 2015 - Early yesterday evening at approximately 6:00pm officers, were dispatched to a possible overdose at a local convenience store.  Upon arrival Officers O’Neil and Powers found a 19 year old man unconscious.  Officers observed the man’s lips to be blueish and could only detect very shallow respirations.  Officers administered a dosage of Narcan and the patient quickly came to consciousness.  Members of the Hopkinton Fire Ambulance assumed treatment of the patient and transported the man to a local hospital.


The Hopkinton Police Department  has issued Narcan to all Patrol Officers since August of 2014.  These Officers have been trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, as well as how to administer Narcan to victims of overdose.  Each officer has been issued nasally administered Narcan upon completion of the training.  Additionally, Hopkinton Police Officers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians and carry a variety of Life Saving equipment including Narcan.


This program supports department’s commitment to public safety and health.  The addition of Narcan to the officers’ capabilities greatly enhances their ability to respond to opiate overdoses.  Furthermore, the the Hopkinton Police Department partners with  the Hopkinton Youth and Family Services to deliver education and support.  If you would like any information or need support please contact Denise Hildreth at dhildreth@hopkintonma.gov  or call her at (508) 497-9781


Narcan, a brand name for the drug Naloxone, is an “opioid antagonist,” which means it displaces opioids from receptors in the brain and can immediately reverse the effects of an overdose. It has few side effects and does not cause harm if it is administered to a person who has not overdosed on opioids. It is administered nasally and does not use needles or sharps.


The Hopkinton Police Department is authorized to outfit its officers to administer Narcan under M.G.L. c. 94C and M.G.L. 258C. The department conducts this program through an affiliation with Milford Regional Hospital and under the direction of Physician, Dr. Eric Goedecke,D.O..


Officer Thomas Griffin has been instrumental in bringing this program online.  He has collaborated with Milford Hospital, the Hopkinton Fire Department and Dr. Goedecke to bring this lifesaving care to the community.  Since implementing this program Officers have delivered Narcan to three patients.   On July 24, 2015 Officer Burchard administered Narcan to a 42 year old man and on November 21, 2014 Officer Griffin administered Narcan to a 43 year old woman.  There have been several other Opiate related medicals however the administration of Narcan was not called for.


The Hopkinton Police Department also offers a drop box so that citizens can dispose of unused medications.  This box is located in the lobby of the station and is accessible twenty four hours a day.  Additionally, we will be hosting a drug take back day on September 26th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

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Art on the Trail Inaugural Event
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Eleanor Elizabeth Brooks

Eleanor Elizabeth Brooks, of Hopkinton and formerly Holliston, died on July 29, 2015 when her heart gave out -full of gratitude and shortly after a small family reunion at her home. She was 94 years old. She was born in Ellis, Nebraska to Charles and Maud Hemphill in 1921.

Eleanor, being a sharp little tack, graduated from Beatrice High School at 14, and from Peru State Teachers College at 18. She then taught high school for a year before the love of her life, John Brooks of Holliston met her and wooed her, and eventually brought her back to Brooksmont Farm in Holliston, where they
were married in 1940. They then had three sons to whom she was a devoted mom.

She was active at the Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in many ways. She actively participated in the Mary E. Wells club as an officer for decades, she baked and knitted for numerous fundraisers, and basically offered her head, heart, and hands in any and all ways she was called to service.

Eleanor seemed to have an unending supply of active goodwill. Photos of her and her husband in their prized garden on route 126 were in the papers more than once, and townspeople would comment on how often they would see them working in that garden, weeding, harvesting, and of course picking her raspberries that she shared so freely.

Soon after her husband John died in 2009 she moved to Golden Pond in Hopkinton, where she made a whole new circle of friends including her devoted caregiver Jeannine Smith.

She was the wife of John P Brooks for nearly 65 years, the sister of Neva Krauter, Ruby Besack, Dorothy Claytor, and Clark Hemphill - all deceased. Eleanor was the mother of Richard Brooks (recently deceased) and his wife Dorothy of Mims, Florida; David Brooks and his wife Eileen of Bethesda, Maryland; and Philip Brooks, and his wife Toni of San Francisco. She was grandma to William Brooks of Effingham, New Hampshire, and his wife Teresa; Terri Drew and her husband Dan of Ossipee, New Hampshire; Robert Brooks of Titusville, Florida; Michael and Stephen Brooks of Bethesda Maryland; and Danny and Sara Brooks of San Francisco, California. Her great grandchildren are Courtney, Matthew, and Allison Drew of Ossipee,New Hampshire and Emilee and Christopher Brooks of Effingham, New Hampshire.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3rd from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. A funeral service will follow visitation in the funeral home at 11:30a.m. A reception will follow the service in the Congregational Church in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Congregational Church, 725 Washington St. Holliston, MA 01746.

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