To be, or not to be...at the Hopkinton Middle
School Drama Club’s production of Hamlet this weekend? Aye! Don’t
miss the opportunity to see young players at their best.
Shakespeare’s “Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” will be
presented on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, at 7:00
pm in the HMS Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for
adults, and senior citizens are admitted for free (donations are
accepted). Receive a discount for donations of NEW warm clothing or
toys for the Project Just Because Holiday Program ($2 per donated
item, one discount per ticket). Tickets may be purchased today and
Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm (at rehearsal) or at the door.
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HundredthTownChorus
(Westborough)
The HundredthTownChorus (HTC)
will begin its fall session onWed.,
Jan. 4, 2017and
is searching for new female singers to join.
No auditions are required. There is a need
for new voices of all ages and in all parts. Rehearsals run
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Congregation B'nai Shalom,
117 E. Main St., Westborough. The chorus is
not affiliated with the synagogue. There are no night or
weekend rehearsals or obligations. All performances are also
held on Wednesday mornings. Women are invited to come to
rehearsal and join right in or to observe. No fundraising or
ticket selling is asked of its members.
HTC is an organization of women who enjoy
singing four-part harmony in a relaxing and fun environment.
The chorus was founded in 1949 by
the Westborough Women's Club, with a mission to share the joy of
music by singing and entertaining at area nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, and senior centers. Today's chorus is
made up of members from all over Worcester County, including
Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, Grafton,
Hopkinton, Southborough, Millbury, Uxbridge, and Northbridge.
HTC also performs at area events such as Westborough's Arts in
Common and the Westborough Women's Club Variety Show. Music
includes holiday classics, Broadway favorites, popular music,
and folk songs, as well as an occasional classical number.
HTC is supported, in part, by a grant from
the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency supported by
the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Methuen -
Update: Cyclist ID"d
November 29, 2016-- This afternoon at about 1:40 p.m., a male
bicyclist struck a tri-axle truck on Route 110 westbound in Methuen,
resulting in his death.
Preliminary
investigation by Trooper Mical O’Brien indicates the bicyclist,
Thomas Fazio, 58 of Methuen, was
operating a motorized bicycle on the side walk adjacent to Route 110
westbound next to a tri-axle truck at the Route 495 northbound off
ramp. Both were stopped for a red light, when the light turned green
both the bicyclist and truck started forward. For unknown reasons
the bicyclist came off the side walk and into the roadway striking
the passenger side of the truck. The bicyclist,, was determined to be deceased at the
scene. The operator of the tri-axle truck, a 29-year-old man from
Hudson, NH, remained at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by members of Troop A Andover
Barracks with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis
and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services
Section, the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section and the Essex
County District Attorney’s Office. No charges have been filed
at this time. State Police were assisted on scene by Methuen Police,
Fire and EMS, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and MassDOT.
The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending family
notification.
Beverly
J. (Welch) McIntyre, 88
Beverly
J. (Welch) McIntyre, 88, of Hopkinton, died
peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was the beloved wife of
Charles McIntyre whom she married in 1951.
Beverly was born to the late Louis and Frances (Richardson) Welch,
March 13, 1928, in Brattleboro VT. She graduated from Townsend High
School and received her nursing degree at Framingham Union Hospital
School of Nursing. It was at this time she met Charles McIntyre, the
love of her life.
Beverly was predeceased by her husband Charlie and is survived by
her three sons, Charles and his wife Patricia of Indianapolis
Indiana; Thomas and his wife Kathleen of Hopkinton; and Daniel and
his wife Eileen of Hopkinton. Beverly was beloved by her five
grandchildren; Colleen, Paul, Erin, Thomas and Kelli and two great
grandchildren; Mia and Hunter. She is also survived by her sister
Kathleen Welch and brother Louis Welch both of Townsend MA and
predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Underhill and Dorothy Caron and
brother Lawrence Welch.
Beverly began as a nurse in the operating room at Framingham Union
Hospital and spent most of her career in the care of the sick and
elderly as the administrator of many area nursing homes, including
Timothy Daniels, Formerly Holliston Manor and Framingham Nursing
home. Her passion for nursing created lifelong friendships of her
colleagues and patients. The family would like to thank all of
Beverly’s friends at Timothy Daniels House in Holliston who cared
for her in her final days.
The funeral will be held Saturday, December 3 at 8:00 a.m. from the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A funeral
Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. in St. John’s the Evangelist
Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Burial will follow in St.
John’s Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Friday
December 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to WGBH, which entertained her with many quality public broadcasting
series (www.wgbh.org) or the Hopkinton Ambulance Fund, 73 Main St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748.
Fur Coat
November 29, 2016 -- Everywhere he turns, this squirrel is awash in
food. Until the next day, that is, when the men came and blew all of
the leaves and a bumper crop of acorns into large bags and toted
them away.
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UNIBANK
COORDINATES HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN
WHITINSVILLE, MA – UniBank has begun its
annual Holiday Giving campaign to make the season brighter for
individuals and families throughout the community. The campaign
is part of the bank’s dedication to improving life for the
communities it serves. Each UniBank branch has chosen an
organization that fills a need in their community and employees
support the program by making and purchasing items, and
accepting donations from customers and the general public. Many
local residents face difficult times around the holiday season
and UniBank is pleased to coordinate this effort to help its
neighbors. Milford and Hopkinton Branch collections are as
follows:
Hopkinton: Displaying a Giving Tree with “heart
tags” requesting items that will be distributed to families in
need by Project Just Because.
Milford: Collecting canned goods,
non-perishable food items, and toiletries to be distributed by
the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Milford.
Donated items may be dropped off during regular banking hours
through mid-December. Check with your local branch for specific
details and deadlines. Visit
www.unibank.com for a listing of branch locations and
hours.
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $1.6
billion as of September 30, 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 in May of 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 an Equal Housing Lender and a member
of the FDIC and DIF. The company website is
www.unibank.com .
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Surrounding
Towns
New
Transactions from November 21, 2016 - November 28, 2016 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
4:32 pmA
caller reported that a suspicious white van kept pulling over
while her son was out running on Lakeshore Drive. Three officers
checked the area
and spoke with the operator of the van who was just a delivery
driver.
3:15 pmThe
Westborough and Southborough Police Departments reported a male
operator throwing items out of his car window.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
11:45 pmA
caller reported that an individual could not find their vehicle
at a West Main Street business. Three officers responded and
advised that the owner located the vehicle.
6:12 pmA
911 caller from Wilson Street reported that the operator of a
motor vehicle was flashing its lights at his home. Officer John
Corridan spoke with the driver who was having vehicle issues.
4:19 pmOfficer
John Corridan spoke with a walk-in regarding a harassment
report.
2:57 pmThree
officers responded to a West Main Street business for a report
of shoplifting. Subsequently a female from Hopkinton was
arrested and charged with Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise,
2ndOffense.
2:43 amThe
Milford Police Department reported an erratic operator heading
towards Hopkinton. Officer Peter Booth located the vehicle and
issued the operator a verbal warning for a stop sign violation.
Friday, November 25, 2016
10:13 pmA
caller complained about multiple youths in the area of Blueberry
Lane driving at high rates of speed and yelling profanities.
Three officers checked the area but could not locate the
vehicles involved.
7:32 pmOfficers
responded to Route 495 to assist with a motor vehicle accident
with personal injury.
4:00 pmOfficer
John Corridan spoke with a caller from xxxxxxx Street regarding
a conversation he reportedly had with someone on Facebook who
was looking to sell drugs.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
6:40 pmA
resident of Pond Street reported hearing what he believed to be
five or six gunshots. Two officers checked the area but did not
hear anything suspicious.
11:21 amSeveral
callers from Hopkins Road reported a neighbor with a gun
outside. Three officers spoke with him and advised that it was
just a BB gun.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
4:00 pmA
caller from South Street reported that someone posted a
suspicious sign outside of her business.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen
Notice
is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, will meet and hold a public hearing at
8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 06, 2016 in Room 215/216 (Selectmen’s
Meeting Room) of the Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA,
concerning the following Alcohol Policy license changes:
hours of permitted sale, special temporary licenses, Auctioneer
Liquor Licenses, Charity Wine License, Charity Wine Auction License,
Charity Wine Pouring License, Charity Partnership Wine Pouring
License, Continuing Care Retirement Community (Section 12) License,
Package Store Auction License, Pharmacist License, Bring Your Own
Bottle (BYOB), Camera Policy, Alcohol Policy and Fees.
If any member of the public has any comment or questions on the
proposed changes to the Alcohol Policy, please attend the public
hearing at the above mentioned time and place, or send an email to
selectmen@hopkintonma.gov
. The proposed amended policy is available for inspection at the
Town Manager’s office in Town Hall during regular business hours, or
by calling 508-497-9700. The Town Hall is handicapped accessible.
November 27, 2016 --
Boy Scout Troop 1 kicks off the Holiday season by donating and
installing a nearly 17 foot tall fancy balsam on the town
common. Pictured are back row: Daniel D'Alleva, Zach Ritterbusch,
Joe Harrison, Philip Hubbe; front row: Joe Aubut, Taka Oga, Tomo
Oga, Paul Hagberg.
Thank
you for serving.
You have earned a DOD-approved lapel pin.
Greetings to Hopkinton Veterans. You are invited to share breakfast
on 2 December 2016, with your comrades. Our speaker will be Steve
Petak, the Milford VFW Commander and the chairman of "Viet Nam the
50th Massachusetts Inc.". Steve was one of the organizers who
recently hosted a gala event at the Worcester DCU Center, which
honored veterans who served on active duty during the Viet Nam era.
Viet Nam era veterans received a long overdue "Welcome home" and
were honored with a DOD-approved lapel pin (see attachment). The
same lapel pin is available for you and other Hopkinton veterans.
All Hopkinton Vets are encouraged to attend the Vets Breakfast on 2
December 2016, at 0900 hours at the Senior Center. Mr. Petak will
explain the history supporting your lapel pin, and in dignified
presentation provide each qualified veteran a pin.
If you served on active duty, anywhere in the world, from 1 November
1955, to 15 May 1975, you deserve to have the DOD lapel pin. The
intent is to create a lasting memento of our nation's thanks for
your service, commitment, and sacrifice in the defense of freedom.
Enjoy a good time with your comrades on 2 December 2016. See you at
the Senior Center breakfast. Thank you for your service. ~ Hank
Allessio
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Helping Farm Animals
November 27, 2016 -- A local 4-H group from the Natick Community
Organic Farm (NCOF) raised $525.74, collected pounds of supplies and
awareness for a local dog shelter called Buddy Dog Humane Society at
151 Boston Post Road in Sudbury, on Sunday, November 6 at Roche
Bros. in Natick. The NCOF group consists of kids from 8-18 years old
and the local surrounding towns interested in working with and
around farm animals. Massachusetts
4-H is a youth development program throughout the Commonwealth
which helps young people learn life skills under the guidance
of trained, screened volunteers in non-formal educational settings
such as clubs, camps and after school programs.
From: Hopkinton Middle
School Drama Club
The Play’s the Thing! See Hamlet at HMS
To be, or not to be? That is the question. Do
not risk the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune! Make plans now
to see the Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club’s presentation of
William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.
Join us on Friday, December 2, or Saturday, December 3, at
7:00 pm.Performances will be presented in the
Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium, 88 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton MA
01748. Tickets can be purchased at the Middle School from
6:00-7:00 pm each day during the week of the performance (around
rehearsal pickup) or on-site before the show. Prices are $10 for
adults, $8 for students, and free for senior citizens (donations are
welcome). And remember: Readiness is all! Plan ahead to provide a
dramatic helping hand and receive a $2 discount for each donation of
a NEW winter coat, NEW outerwear accessory (hat, scarf, or pair of
gloves/mittens) or NEW cozy pajamas for Project Just Because (up to
$2 off per ticket).
Photo:
Our Hamlet, eighth grader Tony Weissinger, addresses Yorick during
rehearsal at Hopkinton Middle School.
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LMPA Update
Selectmen Meeting
December 6,
2016
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control
Advisory Group, appointed by the Town of Hopkinton Board of
Selectmen, will be presenting an update of their progress at the
Board of Selectmen meeting on December 6, 2016. The Advisory Group
has met 14 times in open meetings and has conducted 3 public forums,
the latest of which was October 8. Minutes from these meetings are
available on the town website as well as on our website at
www.lmpa.org .
Thank you,
The LMPA E Board
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KeepSmilin4Abbie 4th Annual Toy Drive
The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation will be
sponsoring it's 4th Annual Toy Drive to benefit Children's Hospital
between November 28 and December 16. There are two simple ways to
support this important charitable drive - order through Amazon Smile
( smile.amazon.com/ch/47-7096233 ) and have your donation shipped
directly to: The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation Toy Drive, 4 Cider Mill
Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748; OR drop off at one of the following
locations: Hopkinton -all Public Schools; Southborough - Woodward
Elementary School, Northboro - Algonquin High School; Framingham -
McAuliffe Charter School; Natick - Kennedy Middle School.
Children's Hospital particularly needs unwrapped toys for children
ages 0-3 years, and gift cards for older children. The
KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation under the
Internal Revenue Code. For more information regarding the mission
and activities of the foundation, please visit their website,
www.KeepSmilin4Abbie.org.
Ellen Marie Bartlett (Hakansson),
69
Ellen Marie
Bartlett (Hakansson), 69, of Reading, VT and former
longtime resident of Hopkinton, MA passed away from complications
related to heart failure on
November
23, 2016. She was the wife of Jim Bartlett for 47 years.
Ellen graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1965 and attended
Framingham State College. She treasured the friendships made during
her school years. After a summer exploring Europe, Ellen worked at
Dennison Manufacturing, waitressed at local restaurants including
Carbone’s, and assisted many families in finding the perfect home as
a real estate broker. Ellen lived in Hopkinton until 1991 when she
and her family moved to Vermont.
Ellen was a true horsewoman; she got her first horse as a child and
was never without horses the rest of her life. She fox hunted for
many years with the Tanheath Hunt Club and traveled to the Green
Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, Vermont every fall
for foliage trail rides beginning in the early 1980s. It was these
rides that led her family to fall in love with the area, buy
property in Reading and eventually move there full-time. She served
as a member of the Board of Directors of GMHA, and volunteered at
many of their events. Ellen loved her friends in the horse world as
much as she loved her horses.
While a resident of Reading, she worked at Ellaway Property Services
in Woodstock, helping with the care and management of residential
properties throughout the region. Colleagues at Ellaway quickly
became some of her dearest friends. Ellen took great pride in her
own property, creating and tending to several beautiful perennial
gardens. She was active in the Woodstock Garden Club. She cherished
her time outdoors, particularly trail rides upon her favorite horse,
Noble. She was a volunteer at the Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf.
Ellen was an avid world traveler, exploring nations including
Thailand, Israel, Sweden, England, Ireland, France, Italy,
Switzerland, Austria, China, Spain, Portugal and Germany, where she
attended the Oberammergau Passion Play.
For the past several years Ellen was truly enjoying retirement with
Jim. Together they enjoyed motorcycle rides and relaxing getaways
around New England and Northern New York, as well as jeep rides
exploring backcountry roads of Vermont. She enjoyed family
gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. She had
incredible faith; she worshipped, attended bible studies and served
as Eucharistic Minister at several Catholic parishes.
Ellen was pre-deceased by her father, H. Eric Hakansson and her
mother Mary Booth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by
her son J. Eric Bartlett and his wife Ashley of Whitinsville, MA,
daughter Aimee Bartlett of North Grafton, MA, brother John Hakansson
of Waldoboro, ME and grandchildren Jessica, Wyatt and Charlotte
Bartlett.
Visiting hours at the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main Street,
Ashland, MA will be 4-7pm Tuesday, November 29th. A Funeral Mass at
St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA will
be held at 10:30am Wednesday, November 30th, followed by a
reception.
Donations in Ellen’s memory can be made to the Reading-West Windsor
Food Shelf, P.O. Box 384, Brownsville, VT 05037.
Live! on Main with Cliff Kistner
Above is our third issue of this HopNews interview-entertainment
show, Live! on Main. This Evening's (Nov 25, 2016) show
features man-about-town Cliff Kistner with HopNews Editor Robert
Falcione. NOTE: Please forgive the low bandwidth which hit us
about 30 seconds before we went Live! We'll get more bandwidth by the next
show so we can once again broadcast live in HD without interruption.
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Family Stuff
Donate to Baypath Humane Society through November 29, 2016 and
your donation will be matched
Thanks to an anonymous donor, Baypath Humane
Society is offering a $10,000 match challenge for #Giving
Tuesday. Donate today through November 29 to double the impact
of your gift to animals in need.
#GivingTuesday kicks off the holiday giving season and inspires
people to give back to the charities and causes near and dear to
their hearts.
Each year, Baypath adopts out more than 1,300 dogs and cats to
loving forever homes.
With this $10,000 match challenge, your gift to animals in need
will go twice as far!
Presents from the Past
November 25, 2016 -- These Boy Scout came in
with their parents and leaders to drop off Toys for Tots at
Photographic Images when it was located at 24 Main Street and
was an official TFT location. Now, we see that Hopkinton
Drug is again an official TFT location. Customers
can kill two birds with one stone by visiting during the Open
House on December 3rd and/or the 4th and dropping your toys off
then!
MassBay
Offers Five Short Certificate Programs,
Transforming Student Careers in Just One Semester
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA – November 25, 2016 --
MassBay Community College offers five certificate programs that
will transform students career prospects in just one semester of
study. The five certificate programs that take one semester to
complete are Central Processing Technologies, Emergency Medical
Technician, Phlebotomy, Cyber Security Analyst and Certified
Nursing Assistant.
“This is often the time of year when people start thinking about
turning over a new leaf for the new year,” said MassBay
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Lisa Slavin.
“Community Colleges are uniquely positioned to help folks take
the step from thought to action. At MassBay, students can apply
now, start classes in January and graduate in May with a
certificate that qualifies them for a new career in IT or Health
Services. Often, students who complete these certificates go to
work, but also continue at MassBay to complete an Associate
Degree and then transfer to a 4-year college or university.”
MassBay currently offers five certificate programs that can be
completed in one semester and 26 other certificate programs that
can be completed in one year. The one-year certificate programs
include; General Business, Entrepreneurship, Practical Nursing,
Advanced Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Design, Web Design,
Technology Support, Cyber Security, Automotive Technology,
Liberal Arts Communications, Medical Coding, Surgical
Technology, Paramedicine, Accounting, Early Childhood Education,
General Business Hospitality Management, Interior Design,
Management, Marketing, Paralegal Studies and more. The MassBay
certificate programs are designed to give students the education
and skills needed to compete in the local workforce and to
create a solid foundation to continue onto an associate degree
and beyond.
MassBay offers certificate programs in-person at all three
campuses, Ashland, Framingham and Wellesley Hills during the
fall, spring and summer semesters, as well as many evening and
weekend options to fit student schedules. Some certificates,
such as Paralegal Studies, can be completed entirely online.
Prospective students interested in learning more can attend an
Information Session (dates are listed here;
www.massbay.edu/infosessions )
or contact our Admissions Office at admissions@massbay.edu or
781-239-2500. Our next Information Session is Wednesday,
December 7, 2016 6pm on our Wellesley Hills campus.
For more information on MassBay Community College certificate
program offerings; www.massbay.edu/programs .
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Guest: Cliff Kistner Live! on Main
on HopNews.com
6:00 pm,
Friday, November 25, 2016
A Live weekly webcast
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Ashland 35, Hopkinton 12
November 24, 2016 -- Above, wide receiver, senior Nick Stanley makes
it look easy as he has no company while
receiving this pass, and keeps it that way all the way to the goal,
the first one of the game. In fact it was so early in the game,
people were still pouring in.
Happy Thanksgiving (Rerun of Turkey fight)
Hero's Welcome
November 23, 2016 -- This afternoon, five year-old Leah was driven
back to Hopkinton from her final treatment, to streets and sidewalks
decorated with balloons, as well as friends and family who want to
aid in her recovery with their love,
support, presence and friendship.
3:34 pmA
caller reported that while she was walking in a crosswalk on
Main Street a school bus and another vehicle flew by her.
11:34 amA
caller reported that a large truck struck the traffic light then
turned down Wood Street. Officer Stephen Buckley spoke with the
operator who denied having anything to do with it.
7:02 amOfficers
assisted with a motor vehicle accident with personal injury on
West Main Street.
Monday,
November 21, 2016
7:36 pmA
caller reported that a vehicle, which was pulled over on Lumber
Street, appeared to have been involved in a motor vehicle
accident. Two officers responded and subsequently arrested a 19
year-old female from Milford and charged her with OUI Liquor.
5:31 pmA
resident of Woodview Way requested assistance with removing her
19 year-old daughter from the property. Three officers responded
and advised that she was placed into protective custody.
10:39 amThree
officers responded to Duffield Road to assist with a neighbor
dispute over a fence installation.
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Top of the Hill
Above, Kelly Grill, HHS Class of 1983, at Top of the Hill award
ceremony last evening. Recipients were chosen for having graduated
10 or more years ago,; demonstrated a high level of achievement in
that time and made significant contribution to the community, home,
work or volunteer efforts; and exhibited leadership, character and
service.
From left, Michael Shepard, Class of 1963, Fred Harris, Class of
1963,
Sunni P Beville , Class of 1993, ,Libby MacDonald Bischof, Class of
1995.
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Sixteen 6th grade girls from Hopkinton Cadette Girl Scout troops #
65040 & # 75104 recently took a behind-the-scenes tour at WHDH
Channel 5. In the photo, the girls pose with Anchor Heather Unruh
& Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon.
Call for Reservations Reservations Required
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Statement on Death of Westford Ski Area Employee
WESTFORD – November 22, 2016 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian
Ryan and Westford Chief of Police Thomas McEnaney have confirmed
that at approximately 9:30 a.m. on November 22, 2016, Westford
Police responded to a report of a death at the Nashoba Valley Ski
Area in Westford. Upon arrival, authorities located the body of a
deceased 70-year-old Townsend man employed by the ski area. At this
time, this death is not considered suspicious.Contributed
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Fay School's Classroom Visit Day
November 22, 2016
Find out what makes the Fay experience so
unique! Our Classroom Visit Day is a great opportunity for you
and your child to see Fay 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. Classroom Visit
Days begin at Fay's Admission Office, and parking is available
behind the Admission Office in Upjohn Circle. For more
information, visit us at www.fayschool.org/visitday
Family Stuff
State Police Offer Holiday Driving Safety Tips
The
Massachusetts State Police are urging motorists to be safe on
the roads of the Commonwealth this holiday season. Holiday
events and celebrations can be exciting times for family and
friends to get together. As the holiday season is approaching,
motorists need to be mindful of actions that will make their
holiday travel safer.
The following holiday driving safety tips are recommended for
safe travel:
Plan on needing extra time to get to your final destination.
Have your car serviced before undertaking a lengthy trip.
Plan regularly scheduled breaks when traveling long
distances.
Make sure all vehicle occupants wear their safety belt.
Adjust your speed to road, weather and traffic conditions.
Leave the proper amount of space between your car and the
car in front of you; (One car length for every ten miles per
hour).
The Mass Pike, (I-90), Phase-I of the toll removal project
is ahead of schedule. Motorists are advised to devote their
full attention to driving through these work zones, as lanes
of travel have been shifted.
Be prepared should your car become disabled. Have the proper
emergency equipment with you. For example: spare tire, lug
wrench, jack, flashlight, road flares or other illuminating
devices, warm clothing as temperatures can dip well below
freezing at this time of year.
A cell phone is also invaluable in emergencies. You can
reach the police and in turn all other emergency services in
Massachusetts by dialing 911 on your cell phone.
Don’t drink and drive. If you plan on celebrating with
alcohol, plan on staying over or plan on having a designated
driver.
Keep or Abolish
Electoral College?
by Robert
Falcione
November 22, 2016 -- Having forgotten
that we had a poll about the Electoral College in 2012,
HopNews posted a new 24-hour poll yesterday that ended this
morning. If we had remembered, we would have conformed
yesterday's poll to fit with the 2012 poll, asking the same
question. It's too late to do that now.
The total of each poll, 256 participants
for yesterday, and 181 for 2012, may be too small for a
sampling to be scientific. But then again, the group of
Hopkinton people who took part in each poll could be
representative of the town's fairly homogenous population
and might indicate a trend toward acceptance of the
Electoral College; or somehow be representative of the way
people voted for President.
Some
might argue that the way the question was worded in 2012 was
presumptive, and the way the 2016 question was worded is
more neutral. Regardless, it is difficult to know if a
variable in the structure of the poll had an influence in
the outcome.
Readers may offer their opinions about
the dialog in the QC.
Poll taken yesterday, after 2016
Election
Poll taken in 2012, before Election
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The Impact of Influence
Thursday, December 8 at 9:15-11:15am and 6:30-8:30pm
Faith Community Church
Most of us can think of someone who has had
a tremendous influence on our lives. How often do you think
about the influence you have on those around you, every day,
from your family, friends and co-workers, to those who may pass
through your lives for the briefest of moments? What and whom do
you allow to influence you, and how does this impact you?
In this seminar, we will explore how you are influencing others,
how others are influencing you, and what changes we might make
in our lives to be more intentional with the privilege,
opportunity, and responsibility of influence.
Be Refreshed events are amazing seminars for women of all ages.
You will be treated to a tasty brunch at the morning events or
delicious desserts at the evening events.
We welcome all women; you do not need to be members of Faith
Community Church, or any other church, to attend. There is no
charge to attend these events.
Register at www.fcch.org ,
click “Events”
Childcare for infants to 6-year-olds is available for the
morning event and costs $3.00/child.
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WESTON NURSERIES
Personal Services
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Surrounding
Towns
New
Transactions from November 14, 2016 - November 21, 2016 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
5:57
pmA
resident of Connelly Hill Road reported that someone rung
her doorbell aggressively and that someone smashed her
mailbox on November 8th.
She was not sure if it was related or not. Officer Matthew
Santoro checked the area with a negative find.
1:56
pmA
911 caller from Hopkins Road reported that his neighbor hung
a turkey by the neck in their yard. Officer Peter Booth
advised that no one answered the door and he subsequently
wrote a report.
11:30 amOfficer
Arthur Schofield stopped a motor vehicle on East Main Street
and subsequently arrested a 34 year-old male from Franklin
and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle With License
Suspended.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
10:12 pmA
motorist reported that her vehicle was hit with an egg while
driving on Chestnut Street.
3:56
pmThe
Framingham Police Department confirmed a violation of a
harassment order on East Main Street. Three officers
responded and subsequently arrested a 24 year-old male from
Hopkinton and charged him with Violation of a Harassment
Prevention Order.
Friday, November 18, 2016
8:49
pmA
female caller reported that an intoxicated driver hit a
couple of vehicles on Route 495 and had gotten out of their
vehicle to confront other individuals. Officer Panagiotis
Hontzeas responded to assist the State Police.
9:46
amA
caller reported that a 3 year-old girl was wandering in the
roadway on Ash Street. Officer Alex Cruzvergara responded
and was able to locate the child's residence.
Family Stuff
Baker-Polito
Administration Launches Expanded STEM Internship Program
for High School Students at Companies around the State
STEM internships will address skills gap, develop future
workforce to fuel Commonwealth’s rapidly growing
innovation economy
BOSTON – November 21, 2016--The
Baker-Polito Administration today launched an
expanded initiative to connect high school students
to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
internships across the Commonwealth. The
announcement came during a MA STEM@Work event at
Vertex headquarters in Boston, a company that’s
developed a model high school internship program.
One of the greatest challenges facing Massachusetts’
rapidly growing innovation economy is the gap
between available jobs in STEM fields and qualified
workers to perform them.
“Massachusetts is home to one of the fastest growing
innovation economies in the nation, and we need to
do more to ensure we have a strong pipeline of
skilled workers to fill critical job openings,” said
Governor Charlie Baker. “That’s why we are making a
simple but powerful request of Massachusetts
business leaders – consider hiring a high school
student for a STEM internship.”
The Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council, which is
co-chaired by U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy
III, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and Jeffrey
Leiden, M.D., Ph.D. Chairman, President and CEO of
Vertex, recently identified four priority areas to
advance STEM education in the Commonwealth. They
include developing more early college career
pathways, broadening access to high quality computer
science and engineering education, strengthening
regional STEM networks and expanding work-based
learning opportunities in STEM fields. This can be
achieved by building a stronger network of employers
offering career exploration and career immersion
experiences to high school students, including job
shadowing and paid internships.
“After traveling across the Commonwealth and meeting
with companies leading the way in science,
engineering, technology and math, it’s clear that a
key challenge facing many businesses is finding
enough qualified workers,” said Lieutenant Governor
Polito. “STEM internships not only provide valuable
career preparation for high school students, they
enable companies to engage and develop future
employees.”
The Council is working with Massachusetts’ School to
Career Connecting Activities system to identify and
develop STEM internship opportunities. The goal is
to place more high school students in STEM
internships by Spring and Summer 2017.
“Today's students are tomorrow's workforce and the
key to a strong economy in Massachusetts. Our
businesses have an important role to play in making
sure our workers are the most talented anywhere in
the world,” said Representative Kennedy. “This
pioneering initiative will create an amazing
opportunity for our students, our companies and our
communities.”
More than 10,000 students worked with Commonwealth
businesses last year, learning new skills and
achieving greater career awareness and preparation.
Several hundred of these placements were
STEM-related, and the Council is looking to increase
internship opportunities in these fields.
“As Boston’s innovation economy continues to grow
and thrive, it’s important that our high school
students gain exposure to the wide variety of STEM
careers,” said Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “I
thank all of Boston businesses who have joined our
local efforts through the Mayor’s Summer Jobs
Program over the years, and look forward to building
on this successful model as we increase youth summer
jobs within STEM related fields."
During the next decade, the President's Council of
Advisors on Science and Technology estimates that
U.S. industries will need one million more STEM
graduates than the system is expected to produce.
Despite the need, the U.S. Department of Education
estimates that just 1 in 6 high school seniors are
proficient in math and interested in pursuing STEM
higher education or careers.
Given this challenge, Massachusetts is working to
connect high school students to internships at
companies of all sizes across the state. The
Connecting Activities system, which features
dedicated staff who work with companies and high
schools, provides assistance and support to
businesses throughout the internship process. Since
2014, more than 250 STEM businesses from every
region have hosted close to 1,000 high school
interns a year. Participating companies include
Vertex, which has established a model high school
internship program in close partnership with the
Private Industry Council and Boston Public Schools
and hosted 30 high school interns this year.
“As leaders in the Commonwealth’s innovation
economy, we have a responsibility and a tremendous
opportunity to train the next generation of leaders
in STEM,” said Dr. Leiden. “Vertex is proud to give
local students the hands-on learning and
professional development experiences that prepare
them to succeed in college and career and unlock
economic opportunity for the future."
GE, which recently moved its company headquarters to
Boston and joined leaders at the MA STEM@Work event,
also announced it will host high school interns for
the first time starting next spring. “Developing the
talent pipeline for the future lies at the heart of
our business strategy. To help us stay ahead of the
curve, as company and as a country, we must continue
to invest in educating our youth and particularly
opening their eyes to future careers in STEM,” said
Ann R. Klee, vice president of Boston Development
and Operations for GE and president of the GE
Foundation.
To learn more or to participate, please
contact Blair Brown, staff director at the STEM
Advisory Council, at
Blair.Brown@state.ma.us
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Possible Dog Park and More
Join a trail
walk on Saturday, November 26, at 11:00 AM: Work off some of the
Thanksgiving feast with theTrails
Clubat
the Hughes property. This town-owned property is being considered
for a variety of uses, including a dog park, a skating rink and
hiking trails. We'll be exploring the trails, which offer some
interesting possibilities for a small neighborhood trail system.
Meet/park at 192 Hayden Rowe Street. ~ John Ritz.
YOUR HOME YOUR HOME
Legacy Farms Fulfills 40-Acre
Promise
Town Receives 2 parcels from Legacy Farms
Legacy Farms on Tuesday November 14,
2016 donated two parcels of land to the Town of Hopkinton, MA.
One parcel called the Athletic Field Parcel contains 19 acres
along E. Main Street.
The other parcel known as the Municipal Parcel is 21 acres and
is just North of the other parcel. Both parcels are on the
southwest section of the northern parcel of Legacy Farms, which
is proceeding as planned. To see a drive-though of some
beautiful scenic vistas on the property, please
click on
this HopNews video.
This was done as part of the Host Community Agreement with
Hopkinton and Legacy Farms in the planning of the Legacy Farms
development.
To see the entire Legacy Farms overhead drawing, click on the
segment on the left.
Personal Services
Wall to Wall Pottery Show at HCA
Last Day of Show, Sunday November 20 until 3:00 pm
Indoors or Out...
...Weston Nurseries has the best
decorations.
The trees have arrived!
Live! on Main with Guest Michael
Karlis The Second Edition of our 6:00 pm
interview show revealed a new print paper in Hopkinton. Yes, HHS
Press has taken a leap out
of the electronic and into the tactile, 3-dimensional world of ink
and paper. Join Robert Falcione in learning about Hopkinton's latest
newspaper, below:
NOTE: This live webcast has been archived to our YouTube channel.
Last evening it was originally processed and broadcast with our
Ustream interface, which we used to present it to our first 61
viewers this morning. It has now been converted to YouTube for an
uninterrupted presentation here.
YOUR HOME YOUR HOME
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8:20
pmAn
employee of a South Street business reported that one of
their customers vehicle was broken into and items were
stolen. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded to write a report.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
9:40
amA
caller reported that the front door to a Main Street
building looked like it was broken into and the glass was
shattered. Two officers responded to write a report.
8:11
amA
caller reported that a man was on the side of Main Street
yelling profanities and making threatening gestures towards
passing motorists. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and
spoke with the individual.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
4:07
pmOfficer
Brian Sanchioni stopped a motor vehicle on Grove Street and
subsequently arrested a 25 year-old male from Hopkinton and
charged him with Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and
Failure to Stop/Yield.
5:09
amOfficers
responded to Route 495 to assist the State Police with a
rollover motor vehicle accident with personal injury.
Family Stuff
YOUR HOME YOUR HOME
November 18, 2016
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Personal Services
Heating Bills Got You Down?
Sick of heating a reservoir of water in all weather?
If you answered "yes" to either question above, Peter Zereski
Plumbing would love to give you a heads up on the Navien combination
gas heater/hot water heater that heats up only when there is a
demand for heat or hot water, saving much money . Give Peter a call
at 508-843-3656.
Snappy Dogs Still Open at Weston
Nurseries
In November, Snappy Dogs switched to a Thursday
through Saturday schedule, and for the first time ever we will open
the weekend after Thanksgiving and the first two weekends in
December. We hope our customers will get a hot dog while enjoying
all that Weston Nurseries has to offer this Christmas season.
We may have moved, but the tradition continues. We'll be offering
the Thanksgiving day hot dog as our final Friday special on November
18th featuring roasted turkey, cranberry relish, stuffing, and gravy
all on top of a Snappy dog.
Beverly
J. (Welch) McIntyre, 88
UNIBANK
COORDINATES HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN
and spoke with the operator of the van who was just a delivery
driver.
Notice
is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, will meet and hold a public hearing at
8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 06, 2016 in Room 215/216 (Selectmen’s
Meeting Room) of the Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA,
concerning the following Alcohol Policy license changes:
hours of permitted sale, special temporary licenses, Auctioneer
Liquor Licenses, Charity Wine License, Charity Wine Auction License,
Charity Wine Pouring License, Charity Partnership Wine Pouring
License, Continuing Care Retirement Community (Section 12) License,
Package Store Auction License, Pharmacist License, Bring Your Own
Bottle (BYOB), Camera Policy, Alcohol Policy and Fees.
November
23, 2016. She was the wife of Jim Bartlett for 47 years.
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Offers Five Short Certificate Programs, 
The
Massachusetts State Police are urging motorists to be safe on
the roads of the Commonwealth this holiday season. Holiday
events and celebrations can be exciting times for family and
friends to get together. As the holiday season is approaching,
motorists need to be mindful of actions that will make their
holiday travel safer.
