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Milford Regional Honors
Volunteers at Annual Luncheon
MILFORD – May 11, 2016 - Milford Regional Medical Center recently honored the more than 500 volunteers who contribute their time and talents to support the patients and staff with a luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford. The annual luncheon is an opportunity for department managers and administrative staff to show their appreciation and to thank the volunteers for their service. Milford Regional has a total of 501 volunteers who contributed 34,550 hours during the past fiscal year assisting various hospital departments and programs.
“We are fortunate to have so many caring and
skilled volunteers at Milford Regional,” says
Elaine Willey, director of Volunteer Services.
“Volunteers make such a difference to patients
and staff throughout the Medical Center.”
Below is a list of volunteers by town from your
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Incident Log Updated May 11, 2016 Emergency, dial 911 • • Non-emergency, PD dial 508-497-3401, FD dial 508-497-2323
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, person, or outside Police agency. 29 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 3 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call.
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, person, or outside Police agency. 23 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents without personal injury. 1 Time the Police assisted with an Animal Call.
Incident Log Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:18 pm A motorist reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas checked the area with a negative find. 9:01 pm A female caller from Saddle Hill Road spoke with Officer Peter Booth regarding an employee making threats.
5:49 pm Security
on South Street reported that youths were
riding ATVs on the property. Officer
Panagiotis Hontzeas spoke with an operator
and advised 5:48 pm A caller reported that a motor vehicle hit him then took off on West Main Street. 4:13 pm A resident of Yale Road reported receiving a call from what appeared to be a scam. 10:59 am A Priscilla Road resident spoke with Officer William Burchard regarding fraud and identity theft through Facebook. 9:57 am A caller reported that the operator of a motor vehicle went straight in a left hand turn only lane, almost causing an accident on Main Street approximately twenty minutes ago. 9:40 am A caller from an East Street business reported that their mailbox had been smashed. 7:55 am A resident of Sanctuary Lane reported a treasury department phone scam and was advised on ways to protect themselves.
Monday, May 9, 2016 11:31 pm A 911 caller from Woodview Way reported that someone tried to break into her apartment. Two officers responded and determined that someone was just banging on the door. 9:31 pm A 911 caller from West Main Street reported that someone came into his room and stole his cell phone. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to speak with the resident. 8:31 pm A Falcon Ridge Drive resident reported receiving a voicemail regarding the US treasury phone scam. 8:30 pm A resident of Sylvan Way reported receiving a bill in the mail and it looked like someone opened an account in her name and spent a good amount of money. 9:10 pm A female caller reported finding a needle on the side of West Elm Street. Officer Panagiotis responded to safely dispose of it. 6:57 pm A caller was concerned about a manhole cover that appeared to be sunk in about four inches on Chestnut Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni confirmed that the area was a hazard and notified the DPW. 6:53 pm A caller reported that an erratic operator was traveling from Hopkins School to Hayden Rowe Street and at one point was on the wrong side of the road. Two officers responded to speak with the operator and their parents. 5:43 pm A West Main Street resident reported receiving a call from a possible scam. 4:34 pm A resident of Spring Street reported receiving a scam call from the IRS. 4:37 pm A Pond Street resident reported that she received a voicemail from an agency stating she had back taxes. She was advised that this is an on-going scam. 4:15 pm A caller from Woodview Way reported that he just received a threatening phone call from the US treasury office stating he owed back taxes. 4:09 pm The Ashland Police Department reported an erratic operator heading into Hopkinton on East Main Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni spoke with the operator who stated that she just had a problem with her vision but was now fine. 3:41 pm Officer Peter Booth spoke with a walk-in regarding a fraud case. 3:35 pm A female resident of Grove Street reported receiving a call from the US Treasury office stating that she owed back taxes from 2013 and had a warrant if she didn't pay. She was advised that this was a scam. 2:56 pm A College Street resident reported receiving a scam call from the US treasury department and was advised on ways to protect themselves in the future. 2:38 pm A Davis Road resident reported a scam call from the US treasury department and was advised on ways to protect themselves. 2:28 pm A caller from Teresa Road reported a US treasury department phone scam and was advised on ways to protect themselves. 2:23 pm A resident of East Main Street reported a phone scam from the US treasury office. 1:43 pm The Grafton Police Department requested an officer try and locate an individual in regards to an incident in their town. Three officers responded to Hayward Street but were unable to locate the person. 10:54 am A caller from Lyn Path reported that a strange vehicle pulled into their driveway and then hastily pulled out when their daughter went outside. 9:54 am A walk-in reported that the crosswalk button on Grove Street was malfunctioning. Officer Alex Cruzvergara responded and advised that the cycle takes about two and a half minutes. |
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Reminder:
“Your Life Now . . . at its Best”:
Milford Regional to Host Palliative Care Forum
The forum will be held on Thursday, May 19
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Physicians Conference Center located
on the ground floor of the main building.
Palliative care is specialized care that
manages the symptoms and pain of serious illness. Palliative care
can be provided alongside curative care and is for people of any
age, and at any stage in an illness.
The program is presented by Dr. Anthony
Wilson from the Milford Regional’s Palliative Care Team, and members
of the hospital’s High Risk Mobile Team will also be in attendance.
Admission is free and open to all. Light
refreshments will be served. A book raffle will also be held.
Pre-registration is encouraged by calling
508-422-2280 or emailing Marlene at
mphaneuf@milreg.org .
This program is also sponsored by the
Community Hospital Acceleration, Revitalization and Transformation
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From Natick Police Department Facebook: On the morning of
Saturday May 7, 2016 we received a report of
a business break. The video we received is
of very good quality since the break
occurred just before 10 AM and the lighting
was excellent. The suspect was able to take
the register containing the start up cash,
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Catmobile Low-Cost Spay/Neuter visits
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society operates The Catmobile, which is staffed by a licensed veterinarian and one veterinary technician. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, FVRCP vaccine, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fleas and ear mites. Individually packaged take-home flea treatment is available for $15 per dose.
A female spay is $120, and male neuter is $80. Ferals are $35 and will be ear-tipped. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940. |
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Support for Three Candidates Editor: I am writing to support Margie Wiggin for the Board of Selectman, Connor Degan for Town Clerk, and Dr. Bruce Karlin for Moderator – please vote Monday May 16th.
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Support for Connor Degan Editor:
As our town
election approaches on Monday May 16th
we wanted to encourage everyone to help govern
Hopkinton by remembering to vote. There are many
contested races locally among them there is one
candidate that is a stand out, that is,
Connor Degan who is running for Town Clerk.
Connor is a millennial raised in
Hopkinton, a graduate of Roger Williams with a
degree in political science with emphases on
municipal & electoral affairs.
He is an ideal candidate to come back to
his home town and serve in municipal government.
Connor was an intern in our town clerk’s office
learning firsthand the operations of the
position and in 2015 was elected to the
Hopkinton Housing Authority of which he is vice
chair of this committee.
Connor is
committed to our community and this position as
a profession.
He is
dedicated, a proactive learner and will serve
Hopkinton well as its next Town Clerk.
Please join
my family as we look to Hopkinton’s future and
help us elect Connor Degan for Town Clerk of
Hopkinton.
Darlene &
Michael Hayes Andrew Hayes 1 Third Road May 10, 2016 |
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ELECTRONIC AND APPLIANCE RECYCLE DAY IN HOPKINTON
Faith Community Church parking lot
146 East Main
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$25* *Be the first to email Editor@HopNews.com with name of the property and the town it is in and win $25 from HopNews. (Hint: Adjacent town - photo taken today, May 9, 2016) DAVE ARMSTRONG HAS CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED THE PROPERTY AS SWEETWILLIAM FARM IN UPTON. HE HAS WON $25.  |
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I have been a resident of Hopkinton for eight years and for the last three I have been lucky enough to serve with Claire Wright on the Planning Board. If Claire had term left on her Planning Board membership I would advocate vote for someone else for Selectman – she is too valuable to lose. That being said Claire will bring to the BOS a level of experience and common sense to the BOS that few have had. Claire knows Hopkinton and is keenly aware and sensitive to all the changes going on in Town. Claire understands the continued growth in Hopkinton but is extremely tuned in to the fact that growth without a great deal of oversight and sensitivity may impact what we have in Hopkinton and change the character of the Town. Claire shares in the desire to promote controlled growth but in every matter I have worked with her on she has the been the voice of reason and the voice of those that may be negatively impacted by the growth. One area that reflects that was the proposal for Marijuana Dispensaries in Hopkinton. On the Planning Board we were faced with the reality we had to approve certain locations in Town or we would severely limit our ability to control their locations in any part of our commercial districts. Claire led the effort to restrict the locations as much as possible and not necessarily for a moral or medical reason but also for the property value implications for neighboring property owners. Claire looks at all sides of the matter. Please join me in supporting Claire Wright for Board of Selectman. Thank you.
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Here
May 9, 2016 — HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography allows for a strong saturation of real color with the combination in one file of three different exposure values, capturing information that is not available with conventional photography. Above is the footbridge over the spillway at Hopkinton State Park, where about a half-million gallons a day is drawn from its aquifer to serve Hopkinton residents. |
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Multiple Agencies Respond to Threat, Car Fire at Tufts
The investigation into the facts and circumstances of both incidents is ongoing, including whether the threats and car fire are related.
By mid-afternoon, explosive ordinance technicians and K9s had swept a number of relevant buildings on campus and have given the okay for students, faculty and staff to return to those buildings. Also, arson investigators and another K9 completed processing the burned car, which was removed from campus and is in a secure facility.
No arrests have been made at this time. Investigators will continue to analyze evidence, details of which will not be released in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about today’s incidents are asked to call the State Fire Marshal’s Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. The Arson Hotline is part of the Arson Watch Reward Program that provides rewards of UP TO $5,000 for information that helps to solve the crime of arson. It is funded by the property and casualty insurance underwriting companies of Massachusetts. People can call the hotline 24-hours a day.
No further details about the investigation will be released at this time so as not to compromise the ongoing investigation.Investigating agencies include the state Fire Marshal, Somerville Police, Medford Police, Tufts University Police, and the Massachusetts State Police. |
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Anyone who has appeared on HopNews pages for having been arrested can send us an email with your name, date of the offense and page url. We will delete the entry.
Incident Log Updated May 9, 2016 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. 9 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency. 29 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 3 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call.
Incident Log Sunday, May 8, 2016 9:35 pm A caller reported that a suspicious male was talking to another person on Main Street. Officer John Corridan spoke with a resident of the area who was walking in a parking lot, talking on their cell phone. 6:24 pm A caller on Hayden Rowe Street reported a second parking complaint. Officer Brian Sanchioni checked the area with a negative find. 5:44 pm A 911 caller reported that a diesel motorboat was on the Hopkinton Reservoir. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and advised that the state park owns and operates the boat. 4:58 pm A caller reported that vehicles were parked all along the fence on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded to check the area. 11:46 am A 911 caller reported that the operator of a motor vehicle was erratically swerving from side to side on Main Street. Two officers spoke with the operator and advised that all was okay.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 11:42 pm A 911 caller reported that an operator almost hit their vehicle while passing them and then tried to hit the front of their vehicle on Riverbend Road. Three officers responded and subsequently arrested a 46 year-old female from Hopkinton and charged her with OUI Liquor, Failure to Drive In Right Lane and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle. 10:41 pm A resident of Equestrian Drive reported that workers had been outside his home all day and into the night and were now leaving large equipment in the roadway. Officer Brian Sanchioni advised that they were gone upon his arrival and that a tractor was left on the side of the road with cones around it. 10:10 pm A female resident reported hearing the sound of spinning tires and fireworks or gunshots in the back parking lot of an East Main Street building. Two officers checked the area and located what appeared to be fireworks over the town line. The Ashland Police Department was notified. 10:05 pm Sgt. Timothy Brennan spoke with the operators of two suspicious vehicles that were in the back of a West Main Street building. 6:25 pm A Greystone Lane resident reported that vehicles were parked on both sides of the road making it so there is just enough room for one car to get through. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and advised the operators to move their vehicles. 4:31 pm A motorist on East Main Street called 911 and was concerned about a vehicle that had been following him since Dedham. The Ashland Police Department was notified as the vehicle traveled into their town. 4:18 pm A caller reported that a suspicious vehicle was parked at a Wood Street business. Two officers checked the area with a negative find. 10:13 am A caller reported that a paving crew was blocking traffic on West Main Street. Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with the workers and advised them of the complaint. 1:00 am Officer John Moran stopped a motor vehicle on Chamberlain Street and subsequently arrested an individual for OUI. 12:27 am A caller reported that a black pickup truck drove through a chained off area at an East Street business. Three officers responded to check the area but the vehicle was gone upon their arrival.
Friday, May 6, 2016 7:44 pm A resident of Woodview Way reported that his neighbor's stereo was too loud. Two officers spoke with the individual who agreed to keep the music down. 1:18 pm A Granite Street resident reported finding a suspicious item in her mailbox. Officer Arthur Schofield responded to write a report. 10:39 am A caller from Saddle Hill Road reported a hit and run motor vehicle accident which occurred on April 15th and wanted it logged for insurance purposes. 10:10 am Detective Gregg DeBoer wrote a report regarding suspicious activity at a South Street business. 7:33 am Chief Edward Lee spoke with the operator of a motor vehicle on Main Street and advised that he destroyed a small amount of marijuana that was found. |
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Former Hopkinton Resident becomes Minister
Rev. Marianne (Buxton) Dowen, and her husband, Rev., Dr. Robert L. Dowen, are both from Hopkinton, and attended Hopkinton Jr. Sr. High School. Although Mrs. Dowen’s family had relocated out of Hopkinton while she was at HHS, r. Dowen graduated from HHS in 1969. The couple was married a few years later. They have four grown children and seven grandchildren. The Dowen’s pastor Venture Church, and independent Pentecostal church, in Knightdale, North Carolina. Their youngest son Aaron, is also a minister and serves the church as an Associate Pastor and Music Minister. Mrs. Dowen has served with her husband in ministry for more than 36 years. She was presented her ministerial credentials by her husband in service at Venture Church on Mother’s Day. |
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a Day Makes May 8, 2016 — The much needed rain of the last several days has averted a dangerous water shortage in the region, but brought a longing for the sun along with it, as this photo from Lake Whitehall yesterday illustrates. A cropped selfie from a reader taken today from a kayak on Lake Whitehall, below, shows what a difference a day can make; blue skies and puffy clouds can be seen in the reflection of his sunglass lenses.
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 Relay for Life Begins Friday
“Have you been touched by cancer in some
way? If so, Relay For Life is for you. This
Friday, May 13th-14th, hundreds of
Hopkinton’s community members will gather at
the HHS Track to to show their support in
the fight against cancer. The opening
ceremony kicks off at 6pm, followed by the
inspirational luminaria ceremony at 9pm.
There will be family-friendly activities
including a dunk tank, face painting, raffle
baskets, and more! Those who raise $100 are
welcome to stay for the full overnight
experience.
All donations go to the American Cancer Society, and the Hopkinton event has raised over $80,000 so far. Visit our website: www.relayforlife.org/hopkintonma for more details.” |
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BASSFISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 (File photo, below)  Large mouth and Smallmouth Bass Tournament on Lake Maspenock sponsored by the LMPA REGISTRATIONOPEN TO LMPA MEMBERS AND LAKE AREA RESIDENTS $50.00 ENTRY FEE FOR EACH BOAT OPTIONAL $10.00 50/50 LUNKER POOL Tournament Maximum - 20 Boats 2 persons maximum per boat RSVP to LMPA at lmpa.org@verizon.net for Registration Rules and Regulations to follow Registration Fee may be paid by Cash or Check Checks Payable to LMPA, 6 Downey St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 Check payments through May 7th, Cash Only After May 7th CHECK IN ON SANDYBEACH: 6:30 AM WEIGH IN ON SANDY BEACH: 2:00PM Lunch to be provided after Weigh-Inon Sandy Beach Trophies Awarded for First, Second, Third and Biggest Bass/Cash prizes Visitthe LMPA WEBSITE: www.LMPA.org |
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Stephanie (Burns) Forsythe after being sworn
in by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito as a
new board member of the 495 Metro West
Suburban Edge Community Commission.
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Woodville Fishing Derby
Lines Pratt Pond May 7, 2016 -- Sean McCarthy and son, Quinlan, 12, enjoy another day at the Woodville Rod & Gun Fishing Derby at the now Town-owned Pratt Pond this morning. They have been going since Quinlan was a knee-high. |
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Support for Claire Wright To the Editor:
I am writing to express my support for the election of Claire Wright to the Board of Selectmen. Claire and I served together on the Downtown Revitalization Committee for several years and her contributions were consistently relevant and insightful. We have worked together on other projects including the very successful 300th Anniversary House & Garden Tour and as Historical Society members on events.
I have also had the opportunity to observe her participation as a member of the Planning Board and have been consistently impressed with her preparation and knowledge of the intricacies of town by-laws. Claire is a consummate citizen who cares deeply about Hopkinton, its history and most importantly, its people. She will be an effective member of the Board of Selectmen and I urge friends and neighbors to vote for her on May 16th.
Thank you, Anne Mattina 40 Eastview Rd May 7, 2016 |
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New Arrest Report Policy Due to the near-permanent nature of information on the Internet, HopNews is now limiting longevity of the arrest reports to one linear week. Each Monday, any remaining arrests in the Arrest Page, will be replaced by new ones, or will simply be deleted. If there are arrests on this page, the Arrest Log title will appear on Page One.
Anyone who has appeared on HopNews pages for having been arrested can send us an email with your name, date of the offense and page url. We will delete the entry.
Incident Log Updated May 6, 2016 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. 16 Times the Police assisted the Fire Department, another department, town, person, or outside Police agency. 50 Motor Vehicle/Person/Home/Building Checks. 1 Motor Vehicle Accident without personal injury. 1 Disabled Motor Vehicle. 5 Times the Police assisted with an Animal Call. 3 Times the Police participated in Community Relations or passenger safety.
Incident Log
Thursday, May 5, 2016 6:14 pm A motorist reported that there was a vehicle pulled over on Route 495 with a guy waving his arms as if he needed help. The State Police were notified. 1:31 pm A caller reported an on-going complaint of motor vehicles not using their directional signal. 12:37 pm A caller reported a speeding vehicle on Maple Street. Two officers checked the area with a negative find. 8:02 am A walk-in, who had questions regarding ride-a-longs, spoke with Sgt. Joseph Bennett.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:31 pm A walk-in, who was with her son, spoke with Officer Peter Booth about filing a complaint against another individual at her son's school. 1:22 pm A Lakeshore Drive resident reported that their ladders were stolen from the rear of the property. 7:24 am Officer Thomas Griffin spoke with a real estate attorney whose client was a victim of wire fraud.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 8:09 pm Officer Brian Sanchioni spoke with a resident of School Street who reported that someone from a business called her saying her credit card was declined. 7:22 pm A caller from West Main Street spoke with Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas regarding an on-going investigation. 6:59 pm A walk-in turned in a credit card that was found on the town common. 5:41 pm A walk-in spoke with Officer Peter Booth regarding her laptop being stolen from the Middle School. 4:25 pm A caller reported that an unoccupied motor vehicle had been parked on Proctor Street with its flashers on for over thirty minutes. Officer Peter Booth checked the vehicle and believed the operator was a land surveyor. 3:15 pm A female caller reported that a suspicious male appeared to be hiding in the woods on Hearthstone Road. Three officers checked the area but did not locate anyone suspicious. 2:11 pm An individual called to advise that there was human waste in the parking lot of the Senior Center and requested extra checks be done overnight. 2:28 pm A caller reported harassment on Davis Road. Four officers responded and spoke with the victim. 1:55 pm A third party called reporting harassment at a Davis Road residence. Five officers responded to assist the victim. 1:34 pm A caller from Woodview Way reported that he believed an individual, who has a no trespass order, was on the property. Three officers spoke with the staff of the apartments and advised that the no trespass order was no longer in effect. 6:03 am Officer John Moran issued a handicap parking violation on West Main Street.
Monday, May 2, 2016 8:43 pm A caller reported that a suspicious SUV was on Mayhew Street with its lights off. Two officers responded but could not locate the vehicle. 7:10 pm Officer John Corridan checked a motor vehicle that was in a no parking area on Cedar Street. He advised that the individual was a fisherman and would pack his stuff up. 3:08 pm A resident reported receiving a voicemail from the IRS. 12:15 pm A walk-in turned in a cell phone that she found in the road on Wood Street. 11:45 am A walk-in from School Street turned in two hand guns and ammunition for safe destruction. 7:47 am A caller reported being advised that the operator of a motor vehicle dumped trash into their dumpster. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to speak with her. |
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May 6, 2016 — Since its inception, in the early 19th century, photographers have had the ability to freeze a moment in time so that they could enjoy seeing more detail, or just to share what they see and deem desirable to share. |
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Please be advised that Liberty Mutual will be conducting a required fire flow test on Frankland Road. This test could cause discoloration throughout the center of town and adjacent areas please check your water before using it and you may need to flush your cold water tap to help clear your lines. |
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Allan M. Swaine, 78
HOPKINTON -
Allan M.
Swaine, 78, died Wednesday, May
4, 2016 at Genesis Healthcare in Milford. He was
the husband of Janet (Murphy) Swaine, to whom he
was married for 53 years. Born in Newton, he was
the son of the late Wilford and Lydia (Gammons)
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Jayne Ann (Turner) Galizio, 40
Loving mother Jayne Ann (Turner) Galizio, 40, of North Andover, MA, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 3, 2016, in her home, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jayne attended Providence College, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1998. She furthered her education as a healthcare provider earning accreditation as a Cardiac Sonographer. Jayne worked at Lahey Clinic, Winchester Hospital, and evolved as an independent contractor performing cardiac ultrasounds at multiple doctors’ offices throughout Middlesex and Essex County. Jayne leaves her husband, Kevin, son Luke (aged 9) and daughter Drew (aged 6). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Geoffrey Turner of Winthrop and Kevin Turner of North Attleboro. Jayne also leaves her mother-in-law, Maureen (O'Neil) Galizio of Charlestown, brother and sister-in laws Dr. Stephen Galizio of North Andover, Christopher Galizio and Heidi Webster of Wayland, along with nieces and nephews Emma and Liam Turner, and Riley, Devon, and Camryn Galizio. She is predeceased by her father-in-law, Francis J. Galizio, and brother-in-law Francis Galizio Jr.
Jayne lived her life with a perpetual smile and was a source of inspiration to many with her positive life attitude, courage, and determination. She adored her children and each waking moment that she was able to spend with them. Jayne also enjoyed life's simple pleasures, whether it be watching her children develop educationally with the help of the amazing faculty at Franklin Elementary School, encouraging and cheering for her children at various sporting events, or celebrating holidays and every day with as many family and friends as she could find company with in her day. A memorial mass will be held Monday, May 9th, at 10 AM at Saint Michael’s Parish, 196 Main Street, North Andover. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston MA. 02284-9168 or by visiting www.dana-farber.org |
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2016 Arts in Bloom Exhibit
Winners Announced
(May 5, 2016 - HOPKINTON, MA)
— The Hopkinton Center for the Arts announced the prizewinners of
its 2016 Arts in Bloom Exhibit at an opening 1st prize – Sonya Fairbanks’ Sunday at Five in the Afternoon (Hopkinton) 2nd prize – Louise Winant’s Heading Home (Sutton) 3rd prize – Bobbie Elfland’s Hanabi (Hopedale) Honorable Mention – Carol Frieswick’s Time to Wake the Bees (Whitinsville) Honorable Mention – Robert Beauvais’ Untitled diptych (Danvers) Honorable Mention – Lynn Nafey’s Haiku and Not Fade Away (Stow) “Across the board, the quality of all submitted work was high—original, visually sophisticated, and well crafted—which made selecting work for the show a challenging, yet rewarding experience,” said juror Katherine French. “Congratulations to all the artists selected and to all those who applied to a juried show that is a testament to the Hopkinton Center for the Art’s engagement with the creative community in the MetroWest.” Of more than 118 entries received for this competitive exhibit, 47 were selected to be displayed at the HCA. The assembled works represent a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, and fiber art. Arts in Bloom will be on display in the HCA’s new gallery space at 98 Hayden Rowe St. through June 2. For more information, visit www.hopartscenter.org . |
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Fay School’s Collection of Presidential
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The collection includes a fascinating array of documents that offer a glimpse of the range of responsibilities and activities of the Commander-in-Chief. Some of the documents are mundane—such as a check for $10 from William Henry Harrison, or an approval from Millard Fillmore to affix a presidential seal to a letter destined for the Queen of Spain. Other letters shine a light on pivotal points in American history—such as a letter from Ulysses S. Grant, written just a few weeks before the end of the Civil War, about the movement of troops towards City Point, Virginia, the headquarters of the Union Army in 1864 and 1865. In it, he tells one of his majors to expect the arrival of 900 horses and 1200 men, who are “now armed with muskets.” In other cases, the letters highlight the numerous requests presidents receive for favors, such as an 1852 letter from James Buchanan, in which he declines to lend his political support for a friend running for office in Pennsylvania. He notes that “in many instances my best friends will be conflicting applicants for the same office. This of course will place me in an embarrassing position...I have determined not to connect myself for the present in favor of any individual, although in the end I shall exert myself to secure the distribution of the offices among those political friends to whom I am under obligation.” Many of the later letters in the collection are responses to direct requests for presidential autographs to add to the Fay collection. Fay’s letter from William Howard Taft, for example, is a handwritten note to his brother, Horace Taft, who asked for the autograph on behalf of Frederick Staples, who was at the time a well-respected master at Fay. Taft writes, “As Mr. Staples and you and I are colleagues in the same profession, I feel an obligation to comply with his wish. More than that, a request of this kind is suggestion of former greatness that tickles vanity.” And some of the letters reflect a direct connection between Fay and the presidents. The letter from Theodore Roosevelt, for example, is written to Sloan Simpson, Fay Class of 1889. Simpson served as a Rough Rider with Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War, and the two developed an enduring friendship. During the Roosevelt presidency, Simpson visited the White House and also hosted Roosevelt back on his Texas ranch for hunting expeditions. Later in life, Simpson donated much of correspondence with Roosevelt to Fay, and the framed document in the collection, which refers to a planned reunion of their Rough Rider regiment, is just one of many letters in the Fay archives. Now installed in the Root Meeting Room, the refurbished collection is an exciting reflection of American history and a unique opportunity for Fay students to explore primary documents up close. The documents have been mounted in chronological order—with wall space available for #45! The collection will be open to the public for viewing on Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 24 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Parking will be available at Fay School's East Entrance, located at 25 Middle Road in Southborough. The collection is located in Root Academic Building and there will be event signage directing visitors to Root Meeting Room. |
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Endorsement of Kelly Karp Editor: I am writing to publicly give my support to Kelly Karp for Parks & Recreation Commission.
Kelly is a proven leader professionally and also within our Parks and Recreation department here in town. She initiated, launched and managed a very successful women’s flag football league in 2015. This included receiving a National sponsorship from NFL Flag Football, creating 4 teams within this league in year one with 40 participants, working on schedules, logistics, uniforms, social media communication and community outreach, collaborated with Parks and Recs to create registration and fee platforms to turn key a new growing adult recreation program in our community.
Kelly and her children have been active participants in the Parks & Recs programs for years with personal familiarity to the communication and registration processes in place with personal experience on what is going well and areas she can help facilitate improvement upon.
Kelly is an effective results driven proven leader who has already stepped up in improving adult offerings in the Parks & Recreation Department for our community. As project manager she sees needs and creates opportunity for effective solutions and works collaboratively with others.
Kelly is a hands on leader who listens well and can then work as an administrator to continue successful operations of the Parks and Recreations jurisdictions and play a dynamic role in the Parks & Recreation Commission to meet the growing needs in our community.
Please join me on May 16th by voting for Kelly Karp for Commissioner of Hopkinton Parks & Recreation.
Thank you, Darlene Hayes 1 Third Road May 5, 2016 |
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Milford Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’
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MILFORD – New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced today by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Milford Regional Medical Center was one of 798 hospitals to receive an A, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
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Help Following Crash Dear Editor,
The following members of Hopkinton’s first responders collected me, my bike, and other personal possessions, and got me to UMass Medical in Worcester, and I offer my thanks to all: Sgts Brennan and McNeil, Officer Santoro, Medics Bailey and Gosselin, Lt Jurasek and Firefighter Prescott. Additionally, I thank Jose Valle of New View Landscaping, who first came to my aid, called 911, and remained with me until the Police and Fire Personnel arrived. It is an event like this that makes us appreciate the community in which we live. Sincerely, Edwin E Harrow 8 Spring Lane May 4, 2016 |
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Ban on New Condos in Hopkinton
May 4, 2016 — Chairman of the Planning Board Ken Weismantel and Chairman of the Zoning Advisory Committee John Coutinho informed Town Meeting last evening that in their very technically worded Article 33, was a ban on further condo developments.
The Article's key point, Mr. Weismantel said, was a "...prohibition on further condominium approval while the town exceeds its 10% benchmark. The state Chapter 40B allows a developer to skirt local zoning and instead have a comprehensive permit heard by a local Board of Appeals when a municipality's stock of affordable housing is below 10%.
With Legacy Farms and Hopkinton Mews having rapidly brought Hopkinton above that trigger, the town no longer needs to allow developers to put in such dense housing.
"We've got enough of this housing content," said Mr. Weismantel.
In answer to a speaker's protest, Town Counsel Ray Miyares said, "The zoning powers allow us to restrict." Not everyone was agreeable to the Article.
Resident Mary Arnaut said, "This gives Legacy Farms a lock on the condominium business in this town."
Builder Finley Perry called the concept "... regulating, not planning."
"To restrict it `100% is snobbish and may be illegal," he said.
Several audible gasps could be heard from Town Meeting members when the longtime resident added, "And I don't want to live in a town that does this."
Planning Board member Claire Wright said that people have been looking for a way to cap this type of housing.
"One way is to give pause, a breather," she said.
The Article passed on a voice vote.
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 Town Meeting Giveth and Taketh May 3, 2016 — School proponents offered many reasonable arguments for funding the initial cost of building a parking lot for school buses on the recently acquired Irvine property. Town Meeting voters unanimously approved an amendment adding $320,000 to Article 25, which had been recommended for no action in the warrant.
One reason was that there would be anticipated savings if the parking lot driveway, which is hoped to wrap around the future elementary school, would be built at the same time as the school.
Elementary School Building Committee member Michael Shepard explained that the site work has already been bid.
"There is no economy of scale," said Mr. Shepard, a former teacher and current Building Inspector.
"That guy [site worker] is not going to do any work [on the driveway]. He is not going to let you use his bulldozer or cut trees," he concluded.
Alton Chen of the Capital Improvements Committee as well Michael Manning of the Appropriations Committee joined Mr. Shepard and several speakers who were in favor of the concept, but said the timing was wrong, that it needs to go through the process.
"You are putting the cart before the horse,"
said Planning Board member Claire Wright.
There were 62 voters in favor of passing the Article with the amendment, and 71 against, falling far short of the 2/3 in the affirmative necessary to pass.
Items f) and g) opened the discussion of Article 31, the spending of Community Preservation funds, and specifically, to rehab the keystone arch bridge at Aikens Park straddling the town line with Southborough over the Sudbury River (file photo, top). The second item provided for constructing a recreational path to the bridge from Route 85, which, until 1933, passed over the bridge. The Community Preservation Act allows towns to set aside a portion of their tax revenue for various purposes, such as open space, the preservation of records, historical preservation and outdoor recreation. Hopkinton sets aside 2% of its tax revenue for these purposes, and the state contributes an additional portion, which was once a 100% match. The state's contribution is at their discretion.
At Monday's meeting, the discussion of those two items was stalled when a meeting member said the neighboring Boyce family (which owns part of the dam upstream) owns part of the bridge. But Town Counsel Ray Miyares offered a different opinion on Tuesday evening.
"We are comfortable concluding the town owns the bridge in its entirety," Mr. Miyares said, leading to a vote to spend $100,000 total on the two projects.
Also included in the CPC Article was one for
60,000 to restore the McFarland/Sanger House (file photo, above) on
Lumber Street that was spared from
Article 38: One of the biggest potential financial impacts was for those who were hoping to develop Elmwood Park Business District by taking an existing park and allowing a robust variety of uses, including up to seven-story buildings. A similar proposal was shot down last year, in part because it included a large residential component and ten-story commercial buildings. Last year, the adjacent Elm Street neighborhood was enticed by the promise of a roadway through the park to Wood Street, which might have diverted much of the current, incessant truck traffic that now flows over Elm Street as a path to and from E.L. Harvey in Westborough.
"I live near it," said former Planning board member Sandy Altamura, who declared her opposition.
"I don't know how we're going to get people in and out of this site. I think it's going to be a mess.
"We are going to be gridlocked. We can't drive anywhere. We can't let our kids walk. I don't see how this is going to work."
The vote was 88 in favor, 49 against, a tad shy of the 2/3 majority that was necessary for passage. |
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Saturday,
May 14th
him that he would be trespassing if he came
back.
MILFORD
– The Patient and Family Advisory Council at Milford Regional
Medical Center will present an informational session on palliative
care, entitled “Your Life Now...at its Best.” 
The Catmobile, which offers
low-cost spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, 5 Rafferty
Road, on Thursday, May 19. 
All
Towns Welcome
At
approximately 6 a.m. today university and local
police, local firefighters, and State Police
assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office
responded to Tufts University following an arson
of a motor vehicle and the discovery of a nearby
written threat.
A
Former Hopkinton woman has become a minister at
62, earning her ministerial credentials with the
International Pentecostal Holiness Church out of
Oklahoma City, OK.
Jayne was born in Houston, TX on January 20,
1976, the daughter of Robert and
Barbara (Elliot) Turner of Grantham,
NH. Jayne spent her childhood in Hopkinton, MA,
graduating from Hopkinton High School with
the class of 1994. 
reception on Friday, April 29. Guest juror Katherine French,
Director Emerita of Danforth Art and Gallery Director of Catamount
Arts, was in attendance as the winners were presented with their
cash prizes.
A
month ago I managed to accomplish a fairly major crash while riding
my bicycle on Wood Street.
demolition by the agreeable builder who purchased it with the
surrounding property.