We
are excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to
vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts.
Early voting will begin on October 24th
and continue through November 4th,
2016. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a
registered voter was allowed to vote prior to Election Day was
through absentee voting. Early voting is for every registered voter
that wishes to participate. Registered voters do not need an excuse
or reason to vote early. Regardless of whether a voter wants to take
advantage of early voting, vote absentee or vote on Election Day,
the first step is making sure you are registered.
Check to see if you
are registered to vote, and to find information on how to register
to vote, you may visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website:
www.sec.state.ma.us/ele.
If you need to register to vote, you may do it online by visiting:
www.RegisterToVoteMA.com,
mail in an application to the Town Clerk, or come down to the Town
Clerk’s office to register in person. All you need is a license or
I.D. issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles to apply online. To be
eligible to vote in the November 8th
State Election, you must register to vote or make any necessary
changes to your voter registration no later than 8:00 PM on
Wednesday October 19th,
2016.
Early voting can be
done in person or by mail. In Hopkinton, early voting can be done in
person at Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street from Monday, October
24th
until Friday, November 4th.
It will be held during our usual business hours which are Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesdays from 8:00
AM – 7:00 PM, and Fridays from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For public
convenience, the Hopkinton Town Clerk has decided to offer weekend
hours on Saturday, October 29th
from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Also, registered voters
have the option to request an early voting ballot through the mail.
Simply fill out an application and mail it to the Town Clerk’s
Office, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. You can find the
application on the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele
Please note, however,
once a voter has cast an early voting ballot, the voter may no
longer vote at the polls on Election Day.
For the first time in
Massachusetts, the first choice all voters will make is which day to
vote. Early voting will make the most fundamental right of our
citizens more convenient than ever to exercise. We encourage
Hopkinton citizens to exercise that right and take advantage of the
opportunity to vote on their schedules.
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10:25 amNine
officers responded to Downey Street to execute a search warrant
and warrant arrest and subsequently arrested a 24 year-old male.
Sunday,
September 25, 2016
3:22 pmA
caller on Priscilla Road reported that a man tried to knock him
off of a motorcycle. Three officers responded and spoke with
both individuals involved.
11:58 amA
resident of Emerson Way reported hearing a small child screaming
“help me, help me.” Two officers checked the area and believed
that it came from children on Clinton Street.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
10:12 amA
caller reported that helicopters and UFO’s were following them
and stated that they have court paperwork saying they should not
be under surveillance. A message was left for a relative that
lives in Hopkinton and Calais, ME Police Department was
notified.
Friday,
September 23, 2016
3:48 pmMultiple
callers reported that someone was hanging political signs on the
Route 495 bridge on Fruit Street. Officer Matthew Santoro
advised that the individual was not hanging them and his vehicle
was out of the roadway.
2:41 pmA
caller reported a three car motor vehicle accident with personal
injury on Route 495. Officers advised that the patients were
transported to the hospital.
1:30 pmA
911 caller reported that an erratic operator on Wood Street
crossed the center lines and fog lines multiple times. Three
officers checked the area but could not locate the vehicle.
10:18 amOfficer
Arthur Schofield spoke with a store manager on West Main Street
who reported receiving a scam and a death threat.
Personal Services
Hillary vs. Donald - 9:00 pm
tonight (MONDAY) (Debate is Over)
YOU are invited to post live tonight during the
first Presidential debate in the HopNews Quality Conversations Café.
Everyone is welcome. Every gender, race, political party, gender
identity, sexual orientation, skin color, race identity, religion,
income level, hobbies, etc.
If you are part our regular HopNews facebook page, you will likely
get an alert soon. We use that page primarily for alerts, and the
Cafe for the new world of chat. We expect to send alerts also in the
future for special chats.
So, grab a pot of coffee, or some wine and cheese, warm up the TV
shortly before 9:00 pm tonight, and stop by the Cafe.
Family Stuff
Statement on Littleton
Fatal Bike Collision
LITTLETON
– The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and
Littleton Police Department have confirmed the
identity of the victim of a fatal bike collision
that occurred on September 24, 2016.
At approximately 10:15 p.m. on September 24,
members of the Littleton Police Department
responded to a report that a bicyclist had been
struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 221
Great Road in Littleton. The bicyclist, Maryanne
Casalinouva, 53, of Littleton, was transported
to Emerson Hospital and then to Lahey Clinic in
Burlington where she was pronounced deceased.
Following the collision the driver remained on
scene. The preliminary investigation into this
incident suggests the bicyclist was wearing a
helmet at the time of the collision.
This is an open and active investigation being
conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s
Office, the Littleton Police Department and
Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council's
Accident Investigation Team.
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Time for Our Annual
Tip from Peter Zereski
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Fay School Classroom Visit Day Wednesday, October 5, 10:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Now’s your chance to see Fay School in action! At
our Classroom Visit Days, you and your child can see
Fay School at its best as you tour our campus, talk
with teachers and lead administrators, and observe
students and teachers in action on a typical school
day. All Classroom Visit Days begin in Fay’s
Admission Office. Parking is available behind the
Admission Office, accessed via our main entrance at
54 Main Street, Southborough. Learn more at www.fayschool.org/visitday
Family Stuff
New Lights, Extended Play Time
at Fruit Street Fields, New Parks and Recreation
Location (Soon)
September 25, 2016 --
Because of the drought this summer, and some and
repairs needed to their irrigation system at the
school fields, they lost some of their grass.
"This stuff is drought-proof," said Director of
Parks and Recreation, Jay Guelfi, in a short
interview on Friday, pointing to the artificial
turf at the Fruit Street Fields.
"It was kind of a collaborative among Parks and
Rec, Hopkinton Schools and Hopkinton Youth
Soccer to put some lights down here [Fruit
Street artificial turf fields].
"We thought 'let's get some lights down here for
football, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse,
whatever the town needs."
HYSA will be arranging some of their time so
that the school sports can be accommodated, some
in the evening. There will be 4 lights on each
quadrant that will be directed downward to
avoid spilling over to residential Huckleberry
Lane. The rental of the lights will be for
two months.
"If this works out well,
maybe we can do this again in the spring," Mr.
Guelfi said.
Mr. Guelfi said that it is unlikely that Varsity
Football games will be played at Fruit Street
due to the constraints of parking. Other sports
would be able to fit in the parking. The lights
that will be installed will add about three
hours of playing time and an equivalent amount
of new revenue.
The Town is negotiating to
move the Parks and Recreation Department, which
currently has a literally tiny office in Town
Hall, to the old High School at 85 Main Street.
TechSandBox, Hopkinton, MA, an incubator for
technology based start-up companies supports our
Troops, past and present, as they journey on their
path outside the military. Our special expertise is
in helping entrepreneurs who are starting, or who
have recently started, technology companies.
Veterans
that have a technology startup or are thinking of
starting an innovation-based company (i.e.
technology), join us for business support,
education, direction, learn and discuss business
creation with a like-minded community of Veterans.
Monthly
meet-ups will be scheduled soon that will contain
start-up business information and provide time to
network and form a vet start-up community.
Action Item:
Join our community by going to the link and signing
up for our mailing list so we can let you know when
we will hold the first monthly meet-up (Fall 2016)
and please take the survey.
September 24, 2016 - These
two rabbits may at first appear to be one rabbit
looking in a mirror, especially if the copyright
declaration Tom Foolery is given more weight
than it should.
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Over 120 students went
through this Distracted Drivers Simulator, which
was provided by UMASS Memorial and sponsored by
Hopkinton Police Dept.
2nd Grand Opening
September 25, 2016 -- Marty's Liquors liked their
grand opening so much, they did it again, on
Saturday.
Family Stuff
New Police Officer Connor
Crosman
Personal Services
Honoring Joe Colella
The
Hopkinton Historical Society will host an open
house on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm to
share with the community all the improvements in
our building located at 168 Hayden Rowe St. The
event will feature the dedication of our museum
- archive room to the late Joe Colella without
whom such progress would not have been possible.
Joe, a local developer and Mary McDonough, a
Hopkinton realtor were responsible for raising
the funds to purchase the former Hayden Rowe
School for use by the Historical Society. In
addition to contributing to the funds necessary
for the purchase, Joe also paid for improvements
to the building’s exterior and continued his
support for the Society throughout the remainder
of his life.
Please join us on October 1 as we honor this
esteemed Hopkinton citizen’s memory. The museum
room will be open and all are invited to view
the exhibits currently on display including
artifacts from the Cheney family house. We will
also be displaying the 300th Anniversary Quilt
in its’ permanent home in our building.
Refreshments, including a selection from Marty’s
Fine Wines will be served. Music will be
provided by pianist Brian Best. We hope to see
you all there!
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7:38 pmA
resident of Hayden Rowe Street reported
someone trying to get into her vehicle
which was parked in her driveway. Two
officers checked the area but did not
find anyone suspicious.
5:54 pmOfficer
Brian Sanchioni stopped a motor vehicle
on West Main Street and subsequently
arrested a 47 year-old female from
Norfolk and charged her with Operating a
Motor Vehicle With Registration
Suspended, Operating a Motor Vehicle
With License Suspended, Subsequent
Offense and Uninsured Motor
Vehicle/Trailer.
5:51 pmA
female caller on West Main Street was
concerned about a mother who left her
young child in the car seat unattended
while she went into the store for five
minutes. Sgt. Aaron O'Neil was advised.
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First Fall Sunrise
September 23, 2016 - Thanks to Eric Carty for this
beautiful photo from Paradise, aka Lake Maspenock.
Personal Services
Dinner at the Spoon - September 23, 2016 SHRIMPFEST $13.95 -
CHOICE OF: Bake Stuffed Shrimp
Golden Fried Shrimp
Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair
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Only 2 sitting times
left!
508-435-5534
150th
Anniversary
Tickets are now on sale for St. John the
Evangelist’s 150th Anniversary celebration and
dinner at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Milford at
2:00pm, Sunday, October 23, 2016. In the
morning a celebratory Mass with Cardinal Sean
O’Malley will take place at 10:00am at St. John’s
followed by a reception at approximately 12:00 noon
in the Parish Center Hall. All present and former
parishioners, as well as friends of St. John’s, are
invited and welcome to attend, space permitting. To
reserve tickets for the dinner, or for more
information, please contact the Parish Office, 20
Church St., Hopkinton, MA 01748, telephone: (508)
435-3313. Ticket sales end October 12th.
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11:41 pmAn
off duty officer reported a suspicious
vehicle on West Main Street. Officer
Matthew Santoro checked the area with a
negative find.
9:13 amA
motorist reported that while on the Mass
Pike access road a metal fence fell on
his vehicle. Officer Peter Booth
responded to write a report.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
10:12 pmThree
officers checked the area behind the
police station for a strong odor of
marijuana but did not find anyone.
10:14 amA
caller on Main Street reported two
suspicious males in front of a
residence, one of which was standing in
front of the house and the other was
crawling through a window. Three
officers responded and advised that the
individual was the home owner.
HOPKINTON CULTURAL COUNCIL
SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS
Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities,
and science programs are due October 17, 2016.
The
Hopkinton Cultural Council has set an October 17,
2016 postmark deadline for organizations, schools
and individuals to apply for grants that support
cultural activities in the community.
According to Council
spokesperson Barbara Timko, these grants can support
a variety of artistic projects and activities in
Hopkinton -- including exhibits, festivals,
short-term artist residencies or performances in
schools, workshops and lectures.
The
Hopkinton Cultural Council is part of a network of
329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities
and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is
the largest grassroots cultural funding network in
the nation, supporting thousands of community-based
projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every
year. The state legislature provides an annual
appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency, which then allocates funds to each
community.
This
year, the Hopkinton Cultural Council will distribute
$4600 in grants. Previously funded projects include:
author Yoko Watkins for Middle School students;
local band and orchestral concerts; and performances
and programs at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts,
Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton Senior Center,
Hopkinton Historical Society, Respite Center, and
Golden Pond.
For specific
guidelines and complete information on the Hopkinton
Cultural Council contact Barbara Timko at
timkoarty@gmail.com
or 508-435-1559. Application forms and more
information about the Local Cultural Council Program
are available online at
http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx.
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Anna A.
Villani
Anna
A. Villani of Colchester, CT, originally of the
Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully in the company of her family on
Sunday, September 18, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA.
Anna was 89 years old.
Anna is survived by her children, Tino and his wife Barbara,
Francesca and her husband Peter, Paul and his wife Nora, James and
his wife Debra, and 12 cherished grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her three sisters, Jenny, Connie and Vivian, her brother
Sal, and most recently, her beloved husband of 62 years, Joseph.
Anna was born on August 7, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to Joseph and
Francesca Tornello. She married Joseph J. Villani on July 11, 1954.
Anna was a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker, dedicated to a life
of family values. She created a home full of warmth, love, and great
food. A devout Catholic, she lived with a strong commitment to her
faith and community, serving others with passion and charity. Anna
enjoyed a long career with the New York Telephone Company as a
Technical Support Specialist. She was active in her church and in
her children’s schools. She loved to dance, read, cook and garden,
but above all, Anna loved her family.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, September
24, 2016 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 627 East 187th Street,
Bronx NY, with a reception to follow at noon at Ann & Tony’s
Restaurant at 2407 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY. All are welcome to
attend and celebrate Anna’s life. In lieu of flowers, please
consider offering your own act of charity or community service in
her name. Our family would like to extend a very warm thanks to the
community of St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA for providing
Anna a caring and comfortable environment during her final days.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin
Funeral Home, Hopkinton.
Hopkinton Veterans Breakfast
Hopkinton Senior Center
7 October 2016, 0900 hours
Dear Vets and Friends:
Breakfast
is the most important meal of the day according
to the civilian world. Hopkinton veterans --
you -- have that nutritional problem solved with
chipped beef, scrambled eggs, and camaraderie on
7 October 2016, at 0900 hours, at the Senior
Center.
The plan is
for another enjoyable get-together when we will
learn of local veterans activities (Veterans Day
is a month away), and recall past military
events that occurred on 7 October. Hopkinton
veterans, including those who will share
breakfast with you, have created a unique
military history. Typically there is a
heightened appreciation of this history from
casual sharings with your breakfast "neighbors."
Answer the
monthly baseball quiz and earn a free breakfast:
Three ML pitchers have each started 5 All-Star
games. Don Drysdale and Lefty Gomez are two,
who is the other?
Any veteran
with transportation difficulties should call Amy
Beck on/before 5 October 2016,508
497-9730. Please encourage other Vets to
attend the breakfast.
Amer.
Legion McDonough-Carlberg Post 202 will lead the
Pledge of Allegiance, and the blessing of the
meal.
See you
Friday. Out.
I
am concerned for the security of our great
nation; not so much because of any threat from
without, but because of the insidious forces
from within.
~
General
Douglas MacArthur
7
October 1944, Japanese-American (mostly Nisei)
troops of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd
Regiment, US 34th Infantry Division resting in
bivouac in France. The 442nd
Regiment was themostdecorated
unit for its size and length of service in the
history of American warfare.
Personal Services
The
Education Cooperative Career Exploration and
Internship Program Recognizes Hopkinton High School
Participants
HOPKINTON - On Tuesday, September 20th,
at Hopkinton High School eleven students were
recognized by The Education Cooperative (TEC) for
their successful completion of an educational
internship during 2016. Each student was placed in a
career of interest to gain an overview of the career
before pursuing higher education. Students were
placed into a wide variety of careers including
Science Research, Marketing, Engineering, Finance,
Chemistry, Special Education, Sports Management,
Nonprofit and Public Relations.
TEC,
a nonprofit educational collaborative formed by 16
public school districts, has been offering academic
year (after school) and summer internships to high
school juniors and seniors for over 20 years.
Participants receive resume writing assistance,
interview coaching and gain hands on working
experience and job readiness skills. Over 2,000
students have participated in The Education
Cooperative Internship program to date.
www.tec-coop.org
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Greyhound Friends’ Fall Open House Raises $3,500
Hopkinton-based Greyhound Friends held their
annual Fall Open House on September 17th & 18th
and five dogs were adopted into loving homes as
a result. Greyhound Friends also raised $3,500
during the two-day event, designed to provide
animal lovers with the opportunity to meet
adopted greyhounds and their owners, as well as
greyhounds available for adoption at their
kennel. Dogs participated in the Not Quite
Westminster Dog Show and the radar-timed speed
run.
Greyhound Friends Inc. is a small non-profit
organization dedicated to saving racetrack
greyhounds and placing them in responsible
loving homes. Since its inception in 1983,
Greyhound Friends has found homes for thousands
of dogs and has recently expanded their services
to include caring for other dog breeds including
beagles and hound crosses. Please call
508-435-5969 or visit
www.greyhound.org for more
information. Photo by John Mottern.
President Obama Addresses the 71st United Nations
General Assembly
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11:26 pm A caller reported that the operator of
a motor vehicle on West Main Street seemed too
drunk to drive. Sgt. Matthew McNeil responded
but could not locate the individual.
8:21 pm A 911 caller reported that an erratic
operator, on Grove Street, drove over a curb and
crossed the double yellow line, almost hitting
on-coming traffic. Three officers responded and
subsequently arrested a 26 year-old male from
Natick and charged him with OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense,
Marked Lanes Violation, Negligent Operation of a
Motor Vehicle, Failure to Stop for Police,
Speeding, Passing Violation, Miscellaneous Motor
Vehicle Equipment Violation and Threat to Commit
a Crime.
1:39 pm A caller reported that after she beeped
at a black Dodge Caravan, who almost ran her off
of the road on Main Street, the female operator
got out of her vehicle, walked up to the
reporting party and “asked if she had a gun?”
When the caller told her no, the other operator
told her she better watch who she “explicit”
with. The vehicle then turned onto Route 495.
11:51 am A 911 caller reported that the operator
of a gray Nissan Altima hit a curb and was
driving all over the road on Cedar Street while
face timing. Two officers responded and spoke
with the operator regarding phone use while
operating a vehicle.
11:34 am A resident of Proctor Street reported
that three people came to her house because they
were told there was an open house going on. The
caller agreed to let them walk through the
house, with them in her sight, but was concerned
after speaking with the real estate agent that
it may have been people casing her house.
6:14 am Officers assisted with a three car motor
vehicle accident with personal injury on Route
495.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
9:22 pm Two officers spoke with a resident of
Davis Road who reported being harassed by a
neighbor.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
9:16 am A motorist reported that the light at
Wood Street was turned, not facing the proper
direction. The DPW was notified.
Friday, September 16, 2016
7:48 pm A 911 caller on Lumber Street reported a
man running around the plaza threatening and
assaulting people. Three officers responded and
advised that the individual's wife was contacted
to pick him up.
3:31 pm A motorist reported that the lights at
the South Street and West Main Street
intersection were not working properly. Officer
Brian Sanchioni responded to reset the them.
3:30 pm Multiple callers reported an
intersection stop light was out on West Main
Street. Two officers responded and were able to
reset the lights.
2:14 pm A caller from Trevor Lane reported a
suspicious male watching him and his friend at
the tennis courts. Officer Stephen Buckley spoke
with the individual who stated that he and his
family were visiting from another country and
had friends who lived on the street.
1:38 pm A caller reported a suspicious male
sitting on the town common facing the elementary
school. Officer Stephen Buckley spoke with the
man who stated that he was visiting friends in
the neighborhood.
9:30 am A motorist reported that an erratic
operator was all over the road on West Main
Street. Three officers responded and
subsequently arrested a 57 year-old male from
Lyman, ME and charged him with OUI Liquor and
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
Personal Services
Free Oral Cancer Screening
MILFORD – Join Milford
Regional and local dentist Dr. David A. Goodman
for a free – and painless – oral cancer
screening on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. The
screening will be held at Dr. Goodman’s office,
192 West St.
More than 48,000 new cases of oral cancer – or
mouth cancer – are expected to be diagnosed this
year alone, and early detection is key to
successfully treating this cancer.
Symptoms of oral cancer include a sore or
irritation that won’t heal; red or white
patches; pain or tenderness in the mouth or
lips; difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking
or moving your tongue or jaw; and a change in
the way your teeth fit together when you close
your mouth. Smoking and excessive alcohol use
are risk factors, however young, non-smoking
individuals are the fastest growing segment of
the oral cancer population.
The screening is free and open to all, but
registration is required. To make an
appointment, call (508) 422-2206.
Please support our Jimmy
Fund Walk Team in the fight against cancer
Six years ago a young team
of 9 and 11 year old friends formed a team to
walk the Jimmy Fund Walk to raise money and
awareness in the fight against cancer; they took
this on with unbelievable enthusiasm in support
of a buddy in Cub Scouts, Ben Wheeler, who was
the big brother when Christian, then 3, began
his fight against leukemia. They are Christian’s
Hot Jamaican Chili Pepper Crusaders (the name a
product of 9 year old enthusiasts!); check them
out on Facebook.
The first few years they walked the ½ marathon
route; most now walk the long walk kicking off
at 5 AM in Hopkinton to follow the length of the
Boston Marathon Route. They have raised
$19,453.80 in five years, and they would so
appreciate a donation this year to put them far
past $20K. The team continues to grow, and
Christian is now part of the ½ marathon walking
group. We remain so grateful that Christian (and
now his mom Sue) are survivors in this fight,
but the team all know the fight is far from over
for many others. Please join us with a donation
in support of this amazing effort and
inspirational team!
The walk is September 25th and donations must be
to the Jimmy Fund by October 10th; each walker
over 12 must raise a minimum of $300. You may
donate online by searching the walkers by name
on the Jimmy Fund Walk site or send a check made
out to the Jimmy Fund to: Kramer family, 39
North Street Hopkinton, MA 01748. If you send a
check we are able to easily use donations to
cover all walkers; our goal in fundraising is to
meet every team member’s minimum if possible. We
have 12 registered walkers this year. Many
thanks!
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One Song from Alter-Ego Band
at PolyArts 2016
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Bombing Suspect
Captured
UNIBANK
ANNOUNCES UNIQUE COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM IN
HOPKINTON One-Year Anniversary
WHITINSVILLE, MA – UniBank is
celebrating the 1-year anniversary of its Hopkinton
branch located at 87 West Main Street. To celebrate,
the bank has
announced an exciting program that will provide
support to Hopkinton organizations. UniBank’s
Hopkinton Community Giving program will run from
September 15 through November 15, 2016.
The bank has identified 7 worthy Hopkinton community
organizations to be a part of its Community Giving
program. Members of the community are asked to come
to UniBank’s Hopkinton branch to vote for the
organizations of their choosing.
The top three organizations receiving the most votes
will receive top cash awards. First place will
receive $5,000, second place will receive $2,500,
and third place will receive $1,000. Organizations
selected include: Serenity House, Michael Carter
Lisnow Respite Center, Hopkinton Education
Foundation, Hopkinton Public Library, Project Just
Because Food Pantry, Hopkinton Center for the Arts,
and the Hopkinton Senior Center.
All organizations that do not receive first, second
or third place donations will all receive $500. In
total, $10,500 will be given as part of the program.
“UniBank is a community bank that has been serving
the region for more than 145 years,” stated James F.
Paulhus, President and CEO. “We are excited to
invite the public to our branch in support of these
organizations and the Hopkinton community.”
The branch hours of the Hopkinton branch are Monday
– Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday – Friday
from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1
p.m.
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with
assets of $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2016. A
full-service, mutually owned community bank, UniBank
has branches in Central Massachusetts and the
MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank’s newest
full-service branch opened in Sutton on April 25,
2016. UniBank has been one of Massachusetts’ fastest
growing banks for the last five years and is
dedicated to contributing to the overall quality of
life and economic health of the communities it
serves, while maintaining a high level of financial
soundness and integrity. UniBank is a member of the
FDIC and DIF. The company website is
www.unibank.com
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Surrounding
Towns
New
Transactions from September 12, 2016 - September 19, 2016 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
HOPKINTON, MASS. (September 19, 2016) – The
September Community Pasta Supper at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be
held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28. All
are welcome to this event, which is being supported
by the churches of the Hopkinton Christian Service
Connection. This pasta supper is held for the
community on the last Wednesday of every month.
The meal will feature pasta
(gluten free available), vegetarian tomato sauce,
meatballs on the side, green salad, bread,
beverages, and dessert. The pasta supper is
free, although donations will be accepted.
Family Stuff
MSP Statement/Activity Related to Weekend
Terrorist Attacks
UPDATED STATEMENT:
Massachusetts
State Police at the Commonwealth Fusion Center
(CFC) have checked identification information
for AHMAD KHAN RAHAMI, a person of interest in
the Manhattan explosion investigation, against
multiple databases and systems. The CFC also
continues to search open source and social
media. To this point, no nexus between RAHIMI
and the state of Massachusetts has been found.
That statement is qualified by the fact that it
is accurate as of this time; further
investigation by the CFC will be conducted if
new intelligence about RAHAMI is developed.
The CFC will continue to monitor all
developments in the investigation into the
Manhattan incident, as well as the incidents in
New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Minnesota.
Meanwhile, the State Police will enhance
security operations for this Thursday’s Patriots
game at Gillette Stadium, as we did for
yesterday’s game. Additionally, MSP troopers
will increase frequency of patrols through
public transit stations and regional
transportation centers within their barracks
jurisdictions, to supplement Transit Police.
After a
beautiful summer, it is now approaching the time
that the annual draw down of the lake begins. The
timing of the draw down is mandated by a permit
received from the Hopkinton Conservation Commission
and must begin no earlier than September 15thand
no later than October 1st. The
exact date can vary from year to year based upon the
level of the lake coming out of the summer.
The formal draw down has not yet commenced because
of the drought conditions that we have experienced
this summer. The reduction of the lake level now
occurring is from natural evaporation. The
formal drawdown will not begin prior to October 1stunless
we receive significant precipitation in the next
week or so. The exact date that the draw down
will commence has not been set, but please
understand that it could start any time between now
and October 1st.
This year’s reduction in the level of the lake is
anticipated to be 48-52 inches.
Please be
aware of the draw down process and arrange for the
removal of boats and docks accordingly. Above,
file photo.
Have a great
autumn,
The Officers
and Executive Board
Lake Maspenock
Preservation Association
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HOPKINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Education Child Find Notice
Under
federal and state special education regulations,
Hopkinton Public Schools has a duty to locate,
identify, refer, evaluate and, if eligible, provide
a free, appropriate public education to students
with disabilities who reside in the town of
Hopkinton. For parents or guardians of children ages
3-21 years of age who have a disability and who
would like more information, please contact Dr.
Karen Zaleski, Director of Student Services at
508-497-9850.
Great Turnout
September 18, 2016 - Polyarts never has a rain date,
as some soggy vendors could attest, but
yesterday's event might be called one of the most
successful PolyArts ever, with a lot of help from
the weather, the vendors, the Alter Ego band and the
loyal customers.
Personal Services
Ride to Remember
September 18, 2016 - Hundreds, it not thousands, of
bicycle riders took part in the Ride to Remember
from Springfield to Boston, passing through
Hopkinton early afternoon yesterday. Above, riders
pass by the new Photographic Images/HopNews office
at 81 Main Street. Below, the last of the riders
pass by as a State Police helicopter circles the
group the entire way to the Law Enforcement Memorial
at the State House.
Family Stuff
MSP Statement on Incidents in NJ and
Philadelphia
The Massachusetts State Police and our partners
at the Commonwealth Fusion Center continue to
monitor two incidents — the detonation of an
apparent pipe bomb during a charity run in Ocean
County, NJ, today and last night’s ambush of a
Philadelphia Police sergeant.
There were no injuries reported at the explosion
at the scene of the New Jersey race. The
Philadelphia officer was struck several times
but survived; the gunman subsequently shot
several other people, one of the fatally, before
he was shot and killed by police.
The Commonwealth Fusion Center (CFC), the
state’s intelligence center that compiles and
disseminates information about criminal and
terrorist activity, is receiving updates on the
incidents from the FBI and intelligence
officials in other states. The CFC is sharing
relevant information with law enforcement
agencies throughout Massachusetts.
Based on what is known at this point, no
connection between either incident and
Massachusetts has been found. The investigation
into the incidents continues in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania; we will continue to monitor those
investigations.
LITTLETON
– The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and
Littleton Police Department have confirmed the
identity of the victim of a fatal bike collision
that occurred on September 24, 2016.
The
Hopkinton Historical Society will host an open
house on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm to
share with the community all the improvements in
our building located at 168 Hayden Rowe St. The
event will feature the dedication of our museum
- archive room to the late Joe Colella without
whom such progress would not have been possible.
Joe, a local developer and Mary McDonough, a
Hopkinton realtor were responsible for raising
the funds to purchase the former Hayden Rowe
School for use by the Historical Society. In
addition to contributing to the funds necessary
for the purchase, Joe also paid for improvements
to the building’s exterior and continued his
support for the Society throughout the remainder
of his life.
announced an exciting program that will provide
support to Hopkinton organizations. UniBank’s
Hopkinton Community Giving program will run from
September 15 through November 15, 2016.
Massachusetts
State Police at the Commonwealth Fusion Center
(CFC) have checked identification information
for AHMAD KHAN RAHAMI, a person of interest in
the Manhattan explosion investigation, against
multiple databases and systems. The CFC also
continues to search open source and social
media. To this point, no nexus between RAHIMI
and the state of Massachusetts has been found.
That statement is qualified by the fact that it
is accurate as of this time; further
investigation by the CFC will be conducted if
new intelligence about RAHAMI is developed.
