Rape Aggression Defense Systems Training

Training for Women ONLY

• R.A.D. is an internationally taught realistic hands on self defense training class specifically designed for women (12-16 hours)

• The program teaches and emphasizes awareness, avoidance and physical self defense with the tools we possess with us at all times (hands, feet, elbows, knees, head, etc…)

• All sizes and physical capabilities are welcome (ages 14, 15 or 16; parental waiver will be needed – 13 and under is too young for this class)

• The class is sponsored by the Hopkinton Police Department and free of charge

• Manuals are provided

• Casual exercise clothing and an aerobic type of sneaker preferred

• To enroll or if you have questions simply email Sergeant Tim Brennan at tbrennan@hopkintonpd.org and leave your name, email address and phone number.  If email is not available to you please call 508-497-3401 x1203 and leave a (clear and slow) message with the same information.  The first 30 women to enroll will be admitted (maximum number of students is 30).  Confirmations will be done by email to the first 30 women.  Please ensure you can make all 5 classes before enrolling.  The class will run from 6p-8:30p.

WHEN and WHERE  

Monday January 4^th   

 Monday January 11th

Monday January 25^th  

Monday February 1^st  

Monday February 8^th

Monday February 22^nd  (snow date in case of cancellation)

          All classes will be held in Hopkinton at the Elmwood School cafeteria (14 Elm St Hopkinton, Ma).  All 5 nights are required from 6p-8:30pm in order to go through simulation.

INSTRUCTORS:  Officer Linda Higgins (File photo), Sergeant Timothy J. Brennan

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MSP VFAS Assists in Removing $3.2 million Worth of Heroin from Street

LYNN - December 23, 2015 — Yesterday morning, troopers from the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, along with members of the Lynn Police Department Gang Unit, arrested BRIAN AQUINO, 34, of 8 Hart St. in Lynn as one of 15 suspects charged with drug trafficking as the result of an investigation in Maine. During the service of a warrant at his residence the following narcotics were seized: 276 grams of Heroin, 95 grams of Fentanyl, 4 grams of Cocaine, 80 pills of Oxycontin and $2,200 in cash. Aquino was being arrested as a fugitive from justice in Maine, where he was a indicted as part of a multi-agency investigation in Oxford County, Maine. While serving the warrant the troopers and Lynn PD officers observed the drugs in Aquino’s residence.

AQUINO was charged with the following charges:

1) Trafficking a Class A drug over 200 grams

2) Trafficking a Class A drug over 28 grams (2 counts)

3) Possession of a Class B drug

The two year Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) investigation included Oxford County law enforcement and members of the Maine State Police. It uncovered that between January 2013 and April 2015, fifteen suspects were responsible for the importation and distribution of 17.8 pounds of heroin throughout Oxford County. That is the equivalent of 80,000 doses and a street value of $3.2 million. The indictment charges that Aquino was the supplier of the Heroin from his residence in Lynn where it would be transported to Oxford County, Maine for distribution. MDEA Director Roy McKinney said this is likely the largest drug investigation in Oxford County history.

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Support for Deputy Chief Slaman as Next Fire Chief

Editor:

I am writing to express my support for the appointment of Deputy Chief Slaman as Chief. As a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, a local business owner, and a volunteer firefighter for over forty years, I have a unique perspective to offer on this issue.


I have had the great pleasure of working alongside Steve during his entire career, watching him join as a member of the Call Department and work his way up to permanent firefighter, lieutenant, and now Deputy Chief. Steve has exhibited outstanding leadership and decision-making during his career, and there is no question that he would excel in the role of Chief.


Hiring from the outside will ensure only that a “career” chief is appointed—someone who would view Hopkinton as a stepping stone and inevitably leave when a job comes along that he perceives as more prestigious. Downstream issues will develop, as well. If Deputy Chief Slaman retains his position, a lieutenant will not be promoted to Deputy Chief, and a firefighter will not be promoted to lieutenant, and so on. This would create a void in the next generation of the Department’s leaders.


In any event, Deputy Chief Slaman is the right man for the job. In my forty years on the Department, I have seen the importance of loyalty and leadership to the Department, and there is no doubt that Deputy Chief Slaman has all the qualities to be an excellent leader—both for the Department and the community.


Hopkinton has had excellent leadership in its Fire Chiefs during my tenure on the Department—Chiefs Stewart, Macmillan, Daugherty, and Clark. Deputy Chief Slaman is a worthy successor to this line. I therefore urge the Board to appoint Steve Slaman as the Chief.


Tom McIntyre
29 Pleasant Street

December 23, 2015

Editor's Note: This is a letter sent first to the Hopkinton Board of selectmen

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A New Fitness Vibe: Fierce FUNk!® Offered in Milford

MILFORD – With the season of resolutions just around the corner, Milford Regional Medical Center is offering a new, unique fitness class that is a combination of aerobic exercise, hip-hop and contemporary dance moves – whether you want to get in shape or just have fun.

Fierce FUNk!® , developed by noted fitness instructor Pepper Von and taught locally by certified instructor Traci Bartlett, will be offered on Monday nights from  Jan. 4 thru March 21 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center in Milford, 60 North Bow St.

Just as Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class, Fierce FUNk! pairs street-style funk and contemporary dance moves with energizing music to create a fitness class that is for people of all ages and fitness levels looking to try something new – and most of all fun.

Fierce FUNk! is a workout that will leave you empowered and happy, as well as with a few dance moves that are sure to impress!

For more information on Fierce FUNK! and our other wellness programs or register, www.milfordregional.org/classes-events .

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More Support for Chief Slaman

Editor:

I wish to add my name to what I believe should be a growing list of supporters in favor of Deputy Chief Slaman being appointed Fire Chief. I see no need to conduct an extensive search all over again nor do I understand the thinking that went into that decision. You have already identified the best candidate. Spare us the additional waiting and appoint the man.

Ex-Call Firefighter Thomas I. Spinks(Ret.)    

66 Wood St.,

Hopkinton

December 21, 2015.    

Parents of Children with Disabilities or Learning Differences

SPEAC of Hopkinton is becoming Hopkinton SEPAC. SEPAC is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Hopkinton SEPAC membership is open to any and all parties. You do not have to have a child with special needs to join. If your child, or you know a child who, has trouble reading, writing, understanding math, has an identified disability or perhaps is undiagnosed, but definitive presence of a disability, organizational or attention difficulties, join Hopkinton SEPAC to learn more about these and other areas in the developing child.
    
Hopkinton SEPAC believes in the importance of each child’s education, striving to continually improve the quality of Hopkinton’s special education programs through a variety of programs, speakers, administration meetings, and community outreach services. We provide resources needed from the preschool age child to the high school graduate and beyond.
    
To Learn More: Visit our website at HopkintonSEPAC.org, join our email list and come to our next meeting on January 19th, March 15th, May 17th, and June 21st at 7pm in the Middle School Library.

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Support for Chief Slaman

Editor:

I am exceedingly disappointed to read of the Board of Selectmen’s decision to re-open the search process for the Fire Chief position.  Much has been written and said at this point, and I do not wish to repeat what has already been well said.

From a fire safety perspective, Hopkinton has one very unique feature, the seriousness of which is only growing with the encroachment of residential housing.  Steve Slaman’s entire career, to the best of my knowledge, has been, amongst other, lesser concerns, one of learning, educating, and managing the very real concerns of having a liquefied natural gas facility in Hopkinton.  It is of utmost importance that the individual responsible for fire safety in the town of Hopkinton be qualified to appropriately handle any eventuality that may occur at the LNG facility in town.  To re-open the search, in an attempt to find another individual with even equivalent LNG experience to Dept Chief Slaman strikes me as an exercise in futility.

I strongly urge the Board to reconsider and appoint Steve Slaman to the Chief position without further ado.       

Sincerely,

Edwin E Harrow

8 Spring Lane

Hopkinton

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Youth and Teens Succeed with Self-confidence and Social Skills

High Flight is an adventure-based YMCA program designed to develop self-confidence and social skills in youth and teens. The program adopts the philosophy, “to try is to succeed,” encouraging and empowering all participants to challenge themselves and push their limits while in a safe and accepting environment.

While enjoying the challenge of exciting wilderness activities as a group, participants learn the importance of teamwork, trust and concern for others. High Flight uses wilderness environments as its classroom and experiential activities as the tools for learning essential life skills. Participants engage in high and low ropes course elements, rock climbing, map and compass work, camping, canoeing and other physical endeavors, as well as group problem-solving activities. All activities are debriefed and the participant gains a sense of how it all comes together by participating in the “Final Expedition” during the final week of the program.

High Flight runs three 10 week sessions during the school year as well as a Summer Program.

During this time, groups meet after school two days per week on an alternating schedule depending on their group. Session times vary (depending on pick-up/drop off location) starting at 2:30pm-5:30pm and on Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm. Each session includes an overnight camping trip halfway through a three-day backpacking trip at the end.

During the summer months, groups meet two weekdays from 10am-4:00pm.
The program fee is a tiered pricing according to the families’ income. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. All equipment is provided as are some personal items according to need.

The MetroWest YMCA provides transportation to and from some local schools during the week. Due to time and logistical restraints, some families are requested to provide transportation when appropriate.

508-435-9345.

Operations Assistant Moves On

Last week, Jamie Hellen [file photo] advised me he will be stepping down from his position as Operations Assistant in the Town Manager’s Office for the Town of Hopkinton effective January 2, 2016. Jamie has accepted the Assistant Town Administrator position for the Town of Franklin.

He joined Hopkinton three (3) years ago and has exceeded expectations. An unwavering champion of excellent customer service, a stalwart adherent of community engagement and improving operational processes, Jamie’s warmth and energy will be missed at Town Hall. His “can-do” spirit was evident in his work improving board meeting packets, constituents services and support to the activities of the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee, and many more contributions. While I am happy that Jamie is moving on to the next level professionally, I certainly will miss his compelling story-telling and love for conversation sparring. I wish him the very best in his professional endeavors.

Norman Khumalo,
Town Manager
December 18, 2015

  Supports Deputy  Slaman for Fire Chief

  Editor's Note: Today, retired Fire Chief Richard Macmillan hand-delivered the following letter to the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen, and shares it here with HopNews readers:

   Gentlemen,

I am hoping that the Selectmen at their next meeting will proceed with the appointment of Deputy Steve Slaman to Fire Chief. 

I am not necessarily if favor of adding another layer of bureaucracy between the head of the fire department and the citizens of Hopkinton, however if this was contemplated, it should have been proposed several months ago and shared with the search committee.  This proposal can be considered in the future, and probably would not interfere with a process that should be completed now.

It appears the committee did an adequate search, and their candidate was perhaps one of the best that they could have come up with, to start over would be a waste of time and resources.  I have a long interest and involvement with the Hopkinton Fire Department, and feel very confident that Steve Slaman would continue to maintain a fine organization.

Richard Macmillan

11 East Main Street

Hopkinton, MA 01748

December 18, 2015

Man Who Allegedly Threatened To Open Fire On Framingham Police Held Without Bail

 WOBURN - December 17, 2015 — Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that David McNulty, 31, of Framingham, was held without bail following a 58A dangerousness hearing in Framingham District Court today. McNulty was arraigned yesterday on charges of strangulation, possession of ammunition without a license, possession of a large capacity firearm without a license, improper storage of a large capacity firearm, assault and battery, and assault and battery on a household or family member.

Judge Martine Caroll ordered the defendant held. The next scheduled hearing in this case is Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

“The defendant in this case allegedly attacked the victims and threatened the responding police officers,” said District Attorney Marian Ryan. “This was an extremely dangerous situation that thankfully was safely resolved.”

On Wednesday, December 16, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Framingham Police responded to a report of an unwanted intoxicated male on Walnut Street in Framingham. Upon arrival police found the defendant wearing a military-style vest. The defendant had allegedly kicked a victim in the stomach and closed a door on her hand and engaged in a verbal altercation before allegedly strangling another victim. When police arrived they were informed that the defendant had allegedly stated, after learning that the police had been summoned, that he planned on “going out in a blaze of glory,” and that he allegedly planned to use a gun on police.

The defendant allegedly stated the only weapon he possessed was a knife. When authorities searched the apartment they allegedly found a firearm under the defendant’s mattress and a bag containing ammunition.

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Support Deputy  Slaman for Fire Chief

[Sent to Selectmen, copied to HopNews.com]

Gentlemen,

 Having been quite surprised to hear what transpired at Tuesday night's meeting, we send this e-mail to you. You had two excellent finalists out of 15 applicants. One of those withdrew his name. That leaves one candidate. An excellent candidate who should have been appointed on the spot. Please correct the wrong done at the last Selectmen's meeting; listen to Mr. Levenson and Mr. Mosher; put this back on the agenda for the next Selectmen's meeting; bring in Deputy Chief Slaman and appoint him to succeed Fire Chief Clark. It is the right thing to do.

Russell and Mary Lou Ellsworth
6 Curtis Road

December 17, 2015

Supports Deputy  Slaman for Fire Chief

Dear Editor:

As Mr. O’Brien noted in some detail, I was also surprised and disappointed to see that the search for a new fire chief had been reopened. When I previously read that the search committee had reduced the pool of selected candidates to two, including our former chief and our deputy chief, I was quite pleased based on my interactions with those individuals. I fail to see the need to redo the process and would urge the town to simply move forward and appoint the current candidate, Deputy Slaman as our new fire chief.

Thank you.

Peter LaGoy
21 Hayden Rowe St
Hopkinton, MA

December 17, 2015

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Supports Deputy  Slaman for Fire Chief

Dear fellow residents,

I was extremely disappointed when I logged onto HopNews and read my local newspaper this morning to find out our Board of Selectman has decided to reopen the search for our next Fire Chief.  The Board of Selectman set up a search committee for our next Fire Chief.  The committee consisted of Selectman John Mosher, Human Resource Director Maria Casey, Personnel Committee Chairman Bob Levenson, Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Newbury Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire.  The search was opened up to candidates from both Massachusetts and outside the Commonwealth.   The committee received 18 applications.  The committee did its due diligence and narrowed down the field to two candidates.   According to Chairman Levenson, there was a clear consensus of the committee that Deputy Steve Slaman was one of two candidates out of the all the applicants to be recommend to the Board of Selectman. After Chief Daugherty withdrew his name from consideration it is apparent that the search committee’s recommendation is no longer valid.

I retired from the Hopkinton Police Department recently after 32 years of service.  I have had the pleasure of working with many outstanding public safety officials.  I have worked alongside Deputy Slaman for over 25 years and have found him extremely dedicated, very knowledgeable and a great leader.  I have felt Deputy Slaman would be the best choice to be our next Fire Chief.  I base my opinion on the following:

·         Deputy Slaman was born and raised in Hopkinton. No candidate will know the town better.

·         Deputy Slaman has been a fulltime Hopkinton Firefighter for over 26 years rising through the ranks to become Deputy Chief.

·         Deputy Slaman earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.  He was accredited by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission in a process for uniform credentialing of Fire Chiefs.

·         Deputy Slaman managed the consolidation of the Fire and Police Dispatching.  This was a two-three year project that brought many changes to both departments. 

·         Deputy Slaman has been the Fire Department liaison with the police department for the Boston Marathon.  The preparation for the Marathon has become a yearlong event.

Chairman Levenson is quoted as urging the Board of Selectman to hire Deputy Slaman.  Selectman Mosher is quoted that he has complete confidence in Deputy Slaman and that he would be comfortable with him as Chief.

The Board of Selectman encourages input from their constituents regarding important matters effecting the town.  I encourage my fellow residents to contact members of the Board of Selectman through email, a telephone call, a letter or in person and let them know you support Deputy Chief Steve Slaman to be our next Fire Chief.  

Sincerely,

Patrick O’Brien

13 Ray Street

December 17, 2015

FILL ‘ER UP… WITH TOYS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

   At Water Fresh Farm, we think the holiday season is all about family and friends, great food and drink, and of course, giving back.

We have a 1927 Chevy pick-up truck in our marketplace named Ol’ Bessie.  We want to make a local impact by filling the bed of Ol’ Bessie with toys for the children of mothers residing at Serenity House in Hopkinton. 

We’ve gotten a bit of a head start, using tips earned at the Ice Cream Silo this summer, to buy the first batch of toys. We invite you to join us this year and FILL UP OUR TRUCK with toys to help make some child's holiday a happy one. Please bring in your wrapped gift (with a sticker that indicates the age group, if it is gender-specific, and what the item is) by December 21^st

There are two age groups we are providing for:

·        3 to 7 year olds

·        8 to 12 year olds

Thank you for helping make the holiday season merrier for children in need.  Water Fresh Farm, 151 Hayden Rowe Street.

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Trim your tree, your mantle or your home with some very fine ornaments and figurines

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