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The Line King
April 12, 2017 -- Well known local personality Jacques LeDuc, a
Hopkinton native, has painted the B.A.A. Start line for the 36th
time this year. Below, as Jacques works in the street, his
daughters, who also help with the line, enjoy a picnic with their
mother and daughters. In addition, Mr. LeDuc is the co-Master of
Ceremonies on the reviewing stand, leading up to, and during the
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Please speak out for the dogs
Editor:
As the town of Hopkinton considers what to
do about the many complaints it has received about animal care
at Greyhound Friends (GHF), I’d like to share my experience
rescuing a dog from there. As a volunteer with the foster-based
rescue PittieLove Rescue, we were asked to help find a home for
a pit bull named Emma, who had been at GHF for roughly two
months. A GHF volunteer had quietly reached out to see if we
could help Emma, because she felt the dog was not getting the
care she needed there.
Were were surprised to find that GHF had no record of Emma being
tested for heartworm disease prior to being brought into the
state or during the nearly 60 days she was at their kennel. It
is a very bad idea to skip a test like that, since heartworm
disease can be spread from dog to dog. The disease can be fatal.
PittieLove asked that the test be done prior to Emma being moved
into our care. We then learned that Emma was suffering from
heartworm disease, as well as a tick-borne illness.
We were fortunate to be able to find an amazing foster home
where Emma could live while she received treatment for her
disease. When I arrived at GHF to pick her up, I found that all
of their kennels were full and Emma was stuck in a back room
with three hound dogs, and they were all in crates that were far
too small for them.
I got Emma out of there and brought her to her foster home. She
arrived dirty, too skinny, embedded with engorged ticks, and
scratching at her ears from an infection. These are things that
we expect when a dog is rescued from living on the streets, or
from being in a bad home. Those are not things you expect when
you get a dog that has been in a rescue for two months.
Emma also had an awful cough — which is a symptom of heartworm
disease. PittieLove immediately scheduled an appointment with a
veterinarian, who found that Emma showed signs of permanent
heart damage.
The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture recently wrote about
Emma (formerly named Diamond) as part of an extensive report
about the conditions at the GHF kennel. Emma’s tests revealed
“an enlarged and misshapen heart, indicative of prolonged
heartworm infection” and that the disease “appears to have been
unnoticed, undiagnosed, and untreated while she was at GHF.”
Although heartworm disease can occur in any shelter, responsible
rescues take steps to minimize these cases through testing and
preventative medication. These are critical steps that help save
lives. It seems apparent that GHF did not take steps to protect
her from this serious disease – and did not get her the medical
help she needed when she was began showing symptoms. GHF’s
defense is that Emma came to them from an emergency situation.
However, that does not make it acceptable to not provide her
with necessary medical care.
Emma’s story is not an isolated case. There have been many
disturbing reports from other rescue groups that have helped
take dogs from GHF.
I am sure that GHF has successfully placed dogs into homes in
the past, but at some point, some of the dogs in their care were
not being treated appropriately. On behalf of Emma and those
before her, I felt it was important to share this story with the
Hopkinton Board of Selectmen.
I hope you will read the report and learn what has been
happening in this Hopkinton kennel.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6B1JbnKwbhJS3VpeXVrMTFqNDA/view?usp=sharing.
Please join me in reaching out to the
selectmen (selectmen@hopkintonma.gov
) and speaking out on behalf of the dogs.
Thank you
Stephen A. Bassignani
15 Lee Street
Franklin MA
April 12, 2017
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Noteworthy
Sasha Fomin, 8th grade HMS student, placed sixth overall at
the state finals for the National Geographic Bee which was held at
Elms College in Chicopee on March 31. He competed against 100 peers
who advanced to the finals after winning their respective school
bees and taking an online test used to determine eligibility. He
will not advance to the national finals, his effort/achievement
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The Starter
April 12, 2017 -- Sculptor Michael Alfano touches up his sculpture
of George V. Brown, "The Starter," yesterday on the Hopkinton
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Town Hall Closed Wednesday
Management Director and Fire Chief Slaman is coordinating the
efforts of Hopkinton Fire and remediation crews. In conjunction with
Safety Inspectors, Chief Slaman will advise when the building is
safe to reopen.
The Board of Selectmen's meeting that was scheduled for Tue 4/11 has
been tentatively rescheduled for Wed 4/12 at 6pm. Location TBD.
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Due to an emergency (flooding), Hopkinton Town Hall is closed for
the remainder of the day Tue 4/11/17. All scheduled meetings at Town
Hall including Board of Selectmen are canceled.
Update from Fire Chief is that flooding was caused by a broken water
pipe.
Town Clerk has committed to accept voter registration until
8pm at Hopkinton Police Department.
Below, Town Hall employees and visitors who evacuated the building,
await the investigation by the Fire Department.
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Making Safe
April 11, 2017 -- This Department of Energy helicopter flew over
the Downtown in several passes today. It is equipped to map the
radiation signature of an area, presumably to create a baseline to
compare against the possible movement or appearance of radioactive
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Fay School's Free Speaker Series, May
2: Dr. Rob Evans on Raising Healthy Children in
Challenging Times
On Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. Fay
School welcomes Dr. Rob Evans to its "Ideas&Insights"
Speaker Series with a presentation entitled "Raising Healthy
Children in Challenging Times." Dr. Evans will address the
challenges that parents face in today's fast-paced,
media-drenched world, and he will offer concrete suggestions for
resisting negative influences and raising competent, caring
children.
Dr. Evans is a nationally recognized
psychologist, family therapist, and Executive Director of The
Human Relations Service in Wellesley. He is the author of many
articles and three books, including Family Matters: How Schools
Can Cope with The Crisis in Childrearing. This event will take
place in Fay's Root Meeting Room; parking will be available at
Fay's East Entrance, at 23 Middle Road in Southborough.
Ideas&Insights is free and open to the public, and no
registration is required. Contact Nicole Casey at ncasey@fayschool.org or
508-490-8204 with any questions.
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Taking Advantage of an Existing Situation
April 11, 2017 -- Upon the photographer's request, Michael Alfano
took a break from preparing his statue on the Common, The Starter,
to take part in a visual pun, holding a piece of his art at the
unfinished marathon start line that is more than halfway to spelling
"Start" today.
And as we are finding out, "Marathon Monday" isn't always all about
the marathon this year. The Spoon will be opening their ice cream
parlor, The Spoonery, at One Lumber Street at 2:00
pm, after the fastest runners have already crossed the finish line
on April 17, 2017. Its entrance can be seen from the rear exit of
the Spoon, on the opposite side of the pergola. They will have more
than 20 flavors.
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Twin Sister Personal Chefs Create Healthy
Dishes as Well as Allergen-free Meals
These young ladies are familiar to the patrons of the former
Pizza Villa, which left Main Street a couple of decades ago.
On the counter was a jar marked "College Fund" with a photo of the
daughters of the owner, Bill Hart.
"And we did go to college and graduate," said Sabine in a short,
impromptu discussion this afternoon.
See if you agree that their show is the best cooking show you've
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Rare Bird
April 10, 2017-Thanks to Christine St. Andre
for sharing this photo she took down the Cape of this King
Eider, a bird that is more likely to be found in colder waters,
according to the Cornell Lab.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Surrounding
Towns
New
Transactions from April 3, 2017 - April 10, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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Buyer |
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Seller |
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16 Lakepoint Way unit 8 |
Barry Ober, Heidi Edwards |
$650,280 |
April 7, 2017 |
Bruce D. Wheeler, Maspenock Woods Realty
Trust |
| Ashland |
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155 Cherry Street |
Alexi I. Caffelle, Tyler D. Caffelle |
$346,000 |
April 10, 2017 |
Denise M. Comeau, Susan A. Atherton |
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48 Strobus Lane |
Svetlana Alekperova |
$515,000 |
April 10, 2017 |
Susanne P. Sweeney, James P. Sweeney |
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1 Foxhill Road |
Benjamin Mohlie, Alicia Ling |
$620,000 |
April 7, 2017 |
Daniel Aho, Cordaville Nominee Trust |
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232 Prospect Street |
Katherine A. Crowe, Kathryn M. Costello |
$352,132 |
April 7, 2017 |
Colin McKenzie, Corinne McKenzie |
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52 Arrowhead Circle unit A |
Diana Asriyan, Vitaliy Akopdzhanov |
$355,000 |
April 5, 2017 |
David E. Wazer |
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423 America Boulevard unit 4 |
Elizabeth Escobar, Oscar Escobar |
$189,100 |
April 5, 2017 |
Louisiana Purchase Realty LLC |
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218 Cordaville Road |
Colleen M. Hoppe |
$169,000 |
April 6, 2017 |
Stephen W. Whynot |
| Upton |
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10 Grafton Road |
David Archie, Renee Archie |
$510,000 |
April 10, 2017 |
Chris Pirie, Johanna C. Cooper |
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31 Prospect Street |
Megan M. Caruso, Jeffrey T. Caruso |
$580,000 |
April 7, 2017 |
Simon Beylin, Mona Danesh |
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133 Main Street |
Sharon R. Carlino |
$312,500 |
April 7, 2017 |
Richard Jeffrey |
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Governor Visits CommonWealth
Kitchen
 BOSTON
– Today Governor Charlie Baker toured CommonWealth Kitchen, a
Dorchester food business incubator and commercial kitchen that
provides shared commissary space and manufacturing capacity to
entrepreneurs with food-based ventures. CommonWealth kitchen hosts
over 55 businesses, employing over 200 workers. Since 2015, the
Baker-Polito Administration has supported CommonWealth Kitchen’s
growth by providing the nonprofit organization with over $300,000 in
capital equipment grants from the Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs. CommonWealth Kitchen and the Dudley Street
Neighborhood Initiative are also core partners in a $200,000
project, funded through the administration's Urban Agenda Economic
Development grant program, to facilitate the launch of small local
food manufacturing businesses.
“Our administration is focused on creating more jobs through
community-based entrepreneurships by building off local assets in
every corner of the Commonwealth,” said Governor Baker. “We are
grateful for the passion and commitment of our partners in these
efforts, CommonWealth Kitchen and Dudley Street Neighborhood
Initiative, as we continue to advance economic development in
neighborhoods across Massachusetts.”
“Entrepreneurship strengthens neighborhoods and creates new economic
opportunities,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay
Ash. “Through our support for shared workspaces, business
mentorship, and access to capital, we are unleashing the unmatched
creativity of our residents.”
“By providing jobs that support fresh, locally grown food,
CommonWealth Kitchen is an important economic driver,” said Energy
and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The Baker-Polito
Administration and the Department of Agricultural Resources are
committed to ensuring the future of Massachusetts urban farming by
promoting local and youth engagement in sustaining our food supply
through grassroots efforts.”
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Crash in Hopkinton Under Investigation
Troopers from the State Police Barracks in Weston and the Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Section continue to investigate this
morning’s crash on the eastbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike
in Hopkinton. The scene was cleared at 12:22 p.m.
The crash occurred at 8:08 a.m. and involved five vehicles:
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A 2015 Freightliner 999 tractor with New York registration,
operated by a 54-year-old Pittsfield man;
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A 2007 International 94001 tractor with New York registration,
operated by a 40-year-old Gloversville, N.Y., man;
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A 2016 Hino box truck with New Jersey registration, operated by
a 31-year-old Belchertown man;
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A 2011 Chevrolet Terrain with Massachusetts registration,
operated by a 32-year-old Worcester woman; and
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A 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer with Massachusetts registration
operated by a 32-year-old Agawam man.
Two drivers were transported to UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
The driver of the Freightliner suffered incapacitating injuries not
believed to be life-threatening at this time. The driver of the Hino
truck sustained non-incapacitating injuries.
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Candidate List from Connor
Degan, Town Clerk
The following is the list of
candidates that will be on the ballot for the Annual Town
Election on Monday, May 15th, 2017. Please let me know if you
have any questions regarding the list or any thing else with the
process.
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John M. Coutinho of 1 David Joseph
Road (R) for the Board of Selectmen (Incumbent)
Stanley D. Pulnik of 11 Downey Street (U) for Library Board
of Trustees 3 year (Incumbent)
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Claire B. Wright of 28 Hayden Rowe
(R) for Cemetery Commission (Incumbent)
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Christina M. Anderson of 7 Meserve
Street (D) for Parks and Recreation Commission
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Jennifer A. Devlin of 12
Cunningham Street (D) for School Committee
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Amy K. Markovich of 235 Lumber
Street (R) for Parks and Recreation Commission (Incumbent)
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Amy B. Ritterbusch of 54 Grove
Street (D) for Planning Board 5 year
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Laura W. Hanson of 19 North Mill
Street (D) for Parks and Recreation Commission (Incumbent)
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Meenakshi S. Bharath of 213 Ash
Street (U) for School Committee
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Irfan Nasrullah of 211 Winter
Street (D) for Planning Board 1 year
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Jessica A. King of 189 Hayden Rowe
(D) for Board of Library Trustees 1 year
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Michael J. King of 189 Hayden Rowe
(D) for Board of Health 1 year
Kenneth R. Weismantel of 145 Ash Street (R) for Planning
Board 5 year (Incumbent)
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Elizabeth B. Whittemore of 118
Hayward Street (D) for Board of Health 3 year
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Gary B. Trendel of 31 Chamberlain
Street (R) for Planning Board 5 year
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June A. Harris of 185 Saddle Hill
Road (R) for Library Board of Trustees 3 Year (Incumbent)
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Muriel E. Kramer of 39 North
Street (D) for Commissioners of Trust Funds (Incumbent) and
for Planning Board 5 year
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Susan Kurys of 29 Forest Lane (D)
for Library Board of Trustees 3 year
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Margaret Wiggin of 5 Cross Street
(D) for Library Board of Trustees
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Amman Haidri of 7 Spring Lane (D)
for Board of Selectmen
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Rebeka Hoffman of 12 Mount Auburn
Street (D) for Housing Authority
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Lesley Ficaria of 57 Greenwood
Road (D) for Board of Assessors 1 year
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Lya Batlle-Rafferty of 5
Meadowland Drive (D) for Board of Assessors 3 year
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Kelly Karp of 23 Nicholas Road (D)
for Planning Board 3 year
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Al Rogers of 4 Laurel Avenue (R)
for Planning Board 1 year
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Edward Mills of 37 Woody Island
Way (D) for Constable 3 year
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Francis D'Urso of 173 Saddle Hill
Road (D) for Constable 1 year
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Support for Amy
Ritterbusch
Dear Editor,
I am happy to endorse Amy Ritterbusch for
one of the two open positions on the Hopkinton Planning Board. I am
fortunate to have worked with Amy in several capacities over the
last 12 years. I continue to be amazed by the breadth of her
knowledge and her commitment to each group, to each task. I have so
much respect for her and all she gives to our community.
Amy has never needed a fancy title to be
the backbone of an organization. I have witnessed the Hopkinton Moms
Group, Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts
and Girl Scouts all benefit from Amy’s tireless work on their
behalf.
Amy is passionate about Hopkinton’s
future; she does her research, is well-spoken, even-keeled and most
of all, dedicated to our town and its residents. At a time when
Hopkinton is quickly growing and developing, we need Amy’s
thoughtful, fresh and impartial approach. We need someone who can
question the status quo and make informed decisions for the long
term.
As an unenrolled
voter, I do not look at the political affiliation of candidates or
view town elections as popularity contests. I vote for a candidate
based on his/her own merits. I ask you to do the same. Look at
everything Amy Ritterbusch has already done for Hopkinton and know
that her potential to help guide Hopkinton into a prosperous and
vibrant future, makes her the best candidate for Planning Board.
Beth D’Alleva
43 Blueberry Lane
April 10, 2017
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Peek-a-Boo!
April 9, 2017 -- The B.A.A. unicorn peeks
out of the B.A.A. second floor window of One Ash Street at dusk
today.
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Beaver?
April 9, 2017-- Yes, this beaver is close to
100' from the camera, but even so, it can be distinguished from
a muskrat by its leathery tail, and by the small piece of wood
in its mouth, as it swims toward its future lodge in a wildlife
sanctuary on the French River in Oxford. The creatures do not
last long in populated areas like Hopkinton, where their
activity always affects humans, and results in them being
euthanized.
Below, and in the same sanctuary, a young
turkey vulture glides over a meadow, its
perfect wings betraying its youth.
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State
Police Investigating Fatal Car Fire in Mansfield
April 9, 2017 -- At 3:45 p.m., numerous 911 callers reported a car
fire in the Mansfield Rest Area on Route 95 northbound, prior to
Route 495. Troopers from the State Police Barracks in Foxboro
responded to the scene with members of the North Attleboro Fire
Department. A single male occupant had been inside the vehicle and
was pulled from the vehicle by Good Samaritans.
North Attleboro Fire Department extinguished the fire. The man, who
is not being identified at this time, was pronounced deceased at the
scene. Troopers from the Crime Scene Services Section, Fire
Marshal’s Office, Troop H Detectives and the Bristol State Police
Detective Unit responded to the scene to assist with the
investigation into the cause of the fire and the death of the
occupant of the vehicle.
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Good Friends, Good Prizes, Good Pasta
April 9, 2017 -- St. John's Youth Group held
a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser last evening, offering prizes, 50/50
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At 9:52 p.m. on Saturday April 8,
2017, numerous 911 calls reported two vehicles apparently racing
on Route 95 southbound in Boxford. Moments later, 911 calls
advised of a serious multi-car crash on Route 95 northbound at
exit 53 in Boxford. Troopers from the State Police Barracks
in Newbury immediately responded to the scene with Boxford Fire
Department and EMS. Trooper Kevin O’Niel arrived on the scene of
a three car crash and advised that one of the operators had
life-threatening injuries. Trooper O’Niel’s initial
investigation indicates that a 1997 BMW convertible, operated by
38-year-old Michael Espinola of Peabody, was traveling at a high
rate of speed and crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a 2012
Acura MDX and a 2009 Honda Civic.
Espinola was transported to Beverly
Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The operator of
the Acura, a 64-year-old North Hampton, N.H., man, and his
passenger, a 64-year-old North Hampton, N.H., woman, as well as
the operator of the Honda, a 43-year-old Georgetown woman and a
12-year-old girl who was a passenger, were all transported to
Beverly Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
MassDOT responded to the scene to
assist with marking the lane closures. Troopers from the
Collisions Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the Crime
Scene Services Section responded to assist with the
investigation. The Essex County District Attorney’s office was
notified of the crash and will also be assisting with the
investigation. Three northbound lanes of Route 95 at exit 53
were closed during the crash response and investigation. The
left lane remained open during the investigation and all lanes
were reopened at 1:03 a.m. this morning.
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Break with the Bunny
April 9, 2017 -- DPW workers took a break from sprucing up the
Hopkinton Common yesterday as the Easter Bunny got ready to hide
7,000 eggs, 20 special Easter baskets, and help with face
painting and photos. Hopkinton Drug partners with Parks and
Recreation, donating candy and transporting the Easter Bunny.
Photo compliments of Hopkinton Drug.
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Republicans Caucus
Above, Hopkinton
Republicans pause to pose for a photo during
their caucus last evening. We still have not
received their results. We have no photo of the
Democrats, because upon entering the room, the
reporter was ordered to leave amid shouts of "no
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Democrats Contest Selectman Race,
Planning Board, and more
Please choose the "Town Election 2017" banner
above to see who the Democrats
chose in their caucus this evening, as well as
the ones who qualified with nomination papers
prior to this evening. The Republicans
who qualified with nomination papers are also
listed, but that party has yet to release the
results of tonight's caucus. We hope to have
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Live! on Main, with Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Hopkinton
Marathon Committee Chair
recorded earlier Friday, April 7, 2017
Click on image below to begin show:
EDITOR'S NOTE: Dottie is the most recent
individual in a growing line of quality people who have chosen to
accept my invitation to appear on the show, and chat with me in a
relaxed manner off of the cuff about what they do, show what they
do, or actually do what they do, in front of me in a live webcast.
We are also receiving feedback from members of the community
complimenting our guests and urging us to continue.
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NOTICE OF CAUCUS TO SELECT
CANDIDATES FOR
MAY 2017 TOWN ELECTIONS @
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Eighth Grade Student Places
Sasha Fomin, 8th grade HMS student, placed sixth overall at the
state finals for the National Geographic Bee which was held at Elms
College in Chicopee on March 31. He competed against 100 peers who
advanced to the finals after winning their respective school bees
and taking an online test used to determine eligibility. He will not
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Candidate Statement -- Jenn
Devlin
 My
name is Jenn Devlin and I would like to express my intent to run for
an open seat on the Hopkinton School Committee. I believe my
background in business and as a middle school teacher will
lend well to the responsibilities of this position, and I
respectfully request your vote in the town election on May 15th.
I grew up in Liverpool,
NY and graduated from Ithaca College. With a degree in International
Business, I worked in sales at Nabisco and later in international
sales and marketing at a medical device company, Transonic Systems
Inc., in Ithaca, NY. During this time I also served as
assistant/novice coach for the
women’s rowing team at Ithaca College. The need for teamwork, a
strong work ethic, perseverance, and a united focus on a goal fueled
my passion for teaching and coaching the sport of rowing. In 1999,
an opportunity to coach at Boston University brought me to
Massachusetts. These experiences in business and intercollegiate
athletics fostered my skills in budgeting, fundraising, and
recruitment. I believe these skills will transfer smoothly into the
School Committee’s crucial task of creating a fiscally responsible
budget while maintaining the high standards Hopkinton residents hold
for our public schools.
My husband and I moved to Hopkinton in
2004. At that time I refocused my career and passion for teaching
into public education. I began my work in the Southborough public
schools in 2005 as a special education instructional aide, then as a
teacher of 6th
grade reading and language arts and 6th
grade math lab. Currently I serve as the middle school health
teacher and have dedicated the last two years to co-authoring our
district’s new middle school health curriculum. Along with my
experience in the classroom, I have a Doctor of Education degree
from Northeastern University in Curriculum Leadership by which I
collaborated with teachers and administrators in public and higher
education across the country. As a result, I have a strong belief in
ensuring curriculum is rigorous and challenging, yet remains diverse
and developmentally appropriate. As a member of the School
Committee, I will work to ensure that Hopkinton’s curriculum
maintains the depth and breadth we all expect for our children.
My years of experience teaching and developing
curriculum provide me with a unique perspective on how school
districts should balance course offerings and influence the learning
opportunities for our students. My insight into both the form and
function of public education will be an asset to the School
Committee, especially as we draft the next strategic plan. In fact,
I have a very vested interest in both the continued success of the
district and developing a strong next-phase strategic plan as a
parent of students in both 1st
and 3rd
grade.
I would consider it an honor to serve the
community on our School Committee and I respectfully request your
vote on May 15th.
Jenn Devlin
12 Cunningham Street
April 6, 2017
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The last day to register to vote
in the May 1st Annual Town Meeting and May 15th Annual Town
Election is Tuesday,
April 11th.
My office will be open late from 8:00
AM until 8:00 PM to
allow residents time to register. You may also register online at
the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/).
If you are unsure if you are registered to vote check online (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx)
or check with me by stopping in, emailing me at townclerk@hopkintonma.gov,
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"This is a good community. ...it's on
its way to becoming a great community."
~ Timothy Kilduff, Chamber of Commerce, 26.2 Foundation
Nearly two dozen people helped cut the
ribbon to officially open Legacy Farms North road, an 8,000-foot
roadway that will serve the 425 homes to be built there by Pulte
Homes, as well as to serve as a cutoff to avoid Downtown during rush
hour traffic. Speaker after speaker gave their views of the meaning
to this remarkable event, one that will serve in hindsight as a
turning point in the town's history.
Please enjoy the video (some remarks are truncated for space) by
clicking on the image below.
Another view point:
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Legacy Farms North -- NOW Open!!
April 6, 2017 -- Roy MacDowell, far left, developer of Legacy Farms,
expresses the positive comments of the speakers and guests with his
jubilant expression today as he, stakeholders and community
members who were involved in the long process helped cut the ribbon,
ceremoniously opening the road to the pubic. HopNews will have more
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April 5, 2017 --
A group of Hopkinton Republicans met with Governor Charlie Baker at
a reception on Wednesday hosted by Egan brothers Christopher,
Michael and Jack. Pictured (left to right) is Governor Charlie
Baker, Wayne Pacheco, Eric Sonnett, Michael Egan, Bogie Bogigian,
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Dry Run
April 5, 2017 -- Roy MacDowell (on ladder),
son Todd, right, and Baystone staff member Erick Swenson take
the new sign for a dry run the day before the official road
opening/renaming and ribbon cutting tomorrow.
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Grand Opening
April 5, 2017 -- At least it wasn't
snowing today as Teresa and Lisa opened the Snappy Dogs trailer
to a slow, but steady clientele. In addition to cooking snappy
hot dogs, they practiced their favorite schtick: Making it known
with a shout-out whenever a friend or customer became visible,
from the farther away the better. They are located in the
parking lot of Weston Nurseries on East Main Street.
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No Airport in Hopkinton
(See HopNews then-reporter Ron
DiMichele's 2005
story about the Jetport proposed for Hopkinton in 1970)
April 5, 2017 -- This small passenger
jet, likely a private Learjet, made a fairly quiet pass over
Legacy Farms North this afternoon, its distinctive and prominent
wingtip fuel tanks of a Learjet 23 very visible. Because of the
jet showing its bottom, the N-numbers, which can reveal the
owner, are not visible as it flies away from the camera.. The
hand-made luxury jet
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Good Friday Ecumenical
Service
April 14, at 12 Noon. Join with the churches of Hopkinton
here at St. John’s as we ponder together the work of our Lord’s
cross. Members of the clergy from churches across the town
participate together in this annual traditional service. Please join
us!
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BASEBALL HISTORY AT THE SENIOR CENTER— Thursday, April 6,
12:30
All are welcome to join us at the Senior Center for a presentation
on the history of baseball.
As Baseball has journeyed, so too has America. Jeffrey A. Skillings
has taught literature, writing and United States History courses at
Dean College, where he is an Assistant Professor of English, for the
past 35 years. His professional and personal interests concern
American literature, United States History and Baseball.
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Why
Does Emma Run?
My name is Emma Howe, and
I'm a junior at Boston College, and I'm running
the the Boston Marathon this year for Dana
Farber in honor of my amazing father Scott Howe.
My dad was diagnosed with stage IV oropharyngeal
cancer two years ago, and he was told he would
have to endure two major surgeries as well as 8
weeks of chemo and radiation. I made it my
mission to become his caretaker and help him
kick cancer to the curb. Watching him go through
treatment was one of the most frightening and
humbling experiences of my life. Even though he
went through daily radiation treatments and
tri-weekly chemo sessions, he remained strong
and optimistic throughout. I know this is why he
was declared cancer free two years ago and has
been ever since.
Throughout that trying time, I was shown the
power of teamwork and love from both the doctors
and nurses at Dana Farber as well as from the
actions taken by my neighbors and friends. I was
so inspired by these amazing people, that I made
it my mission to run the Boston Marathon for my
dad and Dana Farber when I turned 20 years old.
This dream has finally become a reality, as I'm
running Boston this year, and I'm doing it in
honor of my dad's and for all dad who've battled
with cancer.
I want to make sure that nobody ever has to experience the the pain my dad
went through.
Here is the link to my
fund-raising page: http://www.rundfmc.org/2017/emmah
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Host Family
Needed
Kaizhao needs a host family. He is 17 and
will be a senior at Hopkinton High School
this upcoming year.
He is from Zhengzhou, China. He describes
himself as a “warm and easygoing boy with an
entrepreneurial and team spirit.”
In school, he captains the football club and
Aeromodelling team and can’t wait to get
involved in clubs, sports, and
extracurricular activities in Hopkinton.
A $900 tax free monthly expense stipend is
provided. For more information about hosting
Kaizhao, please contact the local
coordinator Ann Northup, with Educatius
Group, at
ann.northup@gmail.com or
508-480-8513. If you know someone who will
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of Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian
regarding the Lunn case before the Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court
As the national debate over immigration
enforcement has escalated, we have sought to
have federal authorities provide guidance in
keeping
with federal judicial decisions, including that
of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, regarding
the legal sufficiency of detainers. While that
guidance has yet to come, it is my hope a
decision in the Lunn case will provide clarity
under Massachusetts law and ease some of the
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Peter B. Porter, 66
 Peter
B. Porter, 66 ,
of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, March 29,
2017. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late
Eleanor (Benson) and Bliss C. Porter.
Peter loved the Boston Bruins and was a season
ticket holder in Section 99 of the old Boston
Garden throughout his 30’s & 40’s. He loved
bringing his children to games at The Garden and
took pleasure in playing hallway hockey with
them in between periods. In the past, Peter and
his son enjoyed their time together as part of
the Hudson Street Hockey League, He was also a
very supportive “Horse Show Dad” to his daughter
and dedicated many weekends trailering horses to
events throughout his daughter’s childhood.
Peter took great pride in his family run
construction business, Unique Design and
Construction, which he based out of the family
home in Hopkinton, until going to work as the
Director of Maintenance at Riverview
Condominiums in Cambridge in the 90's.
Peter is survived by his two children,
Christopher Richmond Tabor-Porter and his wife
Nataevia (Carrasquillo) Tabor-Porter of
Northbridge and Danielle Tabor-Porter of Upton,
and their mother Pamela Tabor-Porter. He also
leaves behind his two brothers, Michael Porter
of Hopkinton and Al Porter of Ashland; his three
grandchildren who he absolutely adored, Leona,
Gabriel and Hunter; his best friend Paul
Beaulieu of Medford, who will miss their
whimsical road trips and shenanigans, as well as
his nieces, Alexis & Nikki, and his nephew,
Matthew.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,
April 8th at 2:00p.m. at Connect Church, 280
Pleasant St. Ashland, MA. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that donations in Peter’s name
be made to Hopkinton Police Department, 74 Main
St. Hopkinton, MA 01747 or the DARE Program at
HPD. Arrangements are under the care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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8 lb Trout Included in
Bounty
Today, the Woodville Rod and Gun put
about $3,500 worth of hungry trout, including
the 8 pond lunker to the left, according to
member Lee Wright in an email, into Lake Whitehall to
prepare for their upcoming derby.
The shock of being moved to this beautiful
location should be over when the hooks hit the
water on April 15th for the club's Annual Spring
Trout Derby.
To learn more, or to download sign up forms,
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Troopers Assist in Search for Missing
Southborough Man
April
3, 2017 -- The Massachusetts State Police dive
team and Marine Unit today conducted an
underwater search of the Charles River at the
locks of the Charles River Dam and under the
Leonard Zakim Bridge in support of the
investigation into the disappearance of Michael
Kelleher, 23.
Troopers using side-scan sonar deployed from a
State Police boat and MSP divers searched the
area for several hours but did not locate any
evidence connected to the young man’s
disappearance. Troopers will resume their search
later this week. We fervently hope that our
search of the river will serve the purpose of
ruling out that area, and that Mr. Kelleher will
be located somewhere unharmed.
Mr. Kelleher, a resident of Southborough, went
missing last Wednesday night, March 29,
following a Celtics game. He is 6’2” tall, 180
pounds, with a thin build, brown hair, and blue
eyes. When last reported seen, he was wearing
brown pants, a gray sweatshirt, and a Celtics
jersey and hat. Anyone with information about
him is urged to call police immediately.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Surrounding
Towns
New
Transactions from March 27, 2017 - April 3, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo |
| Address |
Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
| Hopkinton |
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26 Highcroft Way |
Frederick A. Schillinger III, Allyson W.
Schillinger |
$415,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Holly S. Schenker |
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1 Hunters Ridge Way |
William L. Della Giustina Jr., Lindsay
Della Giustina |
$923,000 |
March 30, 2017 |
South Mill Street LLC |
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4 Lincoln Street |
Southgate LLC |
$356,100 |
March 30, 2017 |
Maxine F. Kinsbury |
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4 Sweetwater Way unit 274 |
Chandra S. Boyapati, Nalini Koti |
$487,345 |
March 30, 2017 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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37 Forest Lane unit 27 |
Ikram Ahmed, Nida Javeed |
$360,000 |
March 30, 2017 |
Sumeet Mehra, Martha C. Mehra |
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14 Highcroft Way |
Joseph Gammal |
$389,900 |
March 29, 2017 |
Andreas F. Kristen |
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54 Walcott Valley Drive |
Harry Dehaly |
$178,000 |
March 28, 2017 |
Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Champion
Mortgage Co. |
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63 Rockwood Lane unit 7 |
John A. Maglia, Sandra E. Maglia,
Maglia Family Revocable Living Trust |
$532,549 |
March 27, 2017 |
LLD Land Development Corp. |
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15 Falcon Ridge Drive |
Shankar Krishnamony, Sheela Krishnamony |
$692,000 |
March 27, 2017 |
George J. Giansanti Jr., Martha M.
Giansanti |
| Ashland |
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8 John Hancock Drive unit 80B |
Glenn D. Dsouza |
$420,000 |
April 3, 2017 |
Freedom Village Realty LLC |
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8 Howe Street |
Robin P. Botto, Timothy Botto |
$568,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Carole M. Berotte Joseph |
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6 John Hancock Drive unit A |
Maxwell M. Miranda |
$424,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Freedom Village Realty LLC |
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89 Myrtle Street |
Robert Nicasio |
$379,900 |
March 31, 2017 |
Jodie Gargan |
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10 Waushakum Avenue |
Waldir Dacosta |
$95,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Ann Mackay, Mark Mackay |
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134 Mountain Gate Road unit A |
James Haberlin |
$266,500 |
March 30, 2017 |
Louis Bushinsky |
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5 Belcher Circle unit 18 |
Sheldon C. Toplitt, Sandra E. Goldsmith |
$324,450 |
March 30, 2017 |
Barbara Dickson |
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21 Water Street |
Mladen Adamovic, Leanne Hersey |
$319,000 |
March 29, 2017 |
Rivers Edge Properties LLC |
| Southborough |
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30 Turnpike Road unit 8 |
Paul E. Levine, John M. Abbondanza,
Turnpike Road Realty Trust |
$330,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Benjamin T. Stevens, 30 Turnpike Road
Trust |
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77 Carriage Hill Circle |
Renzhai Shao, Leng Jiang, Yiping Shao |
$674,000 |
March 30, 2017 |
Gary G. Kay, Melissa L. Kay |
| Upton |
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18 Josiah Drive |
Paul Porcella, Kerry Porcella |
$425,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Christopher J. Tobey, Lee M. Tobey |
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22 Plumbley Road |
Christopher Tobey, Lee Tobey |
$660,000 |
March 31, 2017 |
Gary L. Gienger, Jane A. Gienger |
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12 Merriam Way |
Brendon Leo, Alyssa Candidi |
$499,900 |
March 31, 2017 |
Daniel Johnson, Dawn Johnson |
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103 Crockett Road |
Kaari Hayward, Misty Hayward |
$350,000 |
March 28, 2017 |
Joan J. Hayward |
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5 Cross Street |
Derek T. Van Duzer, Lori A. Giardono |
$418,500 |
March 28, 2017 |
Davidson-Nealley Construction Inc. |
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Family Outdoor Center
45 East St. Hopkinton, Ma 01748
ADVENTURE DAY,
CHALLENGE COURSE
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Come out to the Family Outdoor Center in
Hopkinton for an afternoon on our high ropes
course! Test your courage and strength on a
series of high rope elements. Families are sure
to enjoy an afternoon full of fun, laughs,
challenges, and adventure.
Ages: 7+**
Time: 2:00-4:00PM
Location to Meet: Hayes
Individual: Members $10 / Nonmembers $20
Families: Members $20 / Non-member $40
http://www.metrowestymca.org/events/event-family-adventure-day-1
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Rosalie
R. Martin, 77
Rosalie R. Martin,
77, of Hopkinton, passed
away peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2017
surrounded by her loved ones. Predeceased by
her loving husband of 51 years, Paul A
Martin, her mother Frances (Godsell) Kelly,
father Thomas Seward, step father James
Kelly and two siblings, Frances Dion and
James Seward.
Rosalie was a member of St. John the
Evangelist Church of Hopkinton since 1969,
where she was a former CCD teacher. Rosalie
loved to travel, especially to her birth
place of Newfoundland, Canada and out west.
She loved to take trips with and visit the
senior center where she was a member of the
pen pal club for over 10 years. More than
anything, she loved spending time with
family and friends.
She is survived by her three daughters,
Laura, Roseann Debra and their husbands; Her
sisters and brother, Anne Peebles, Helen
Avery and James Kelly, nine grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren along with many
loving friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9th
from 2-5p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57
Hayden Rowe St. A funeral mass will be
celebrated at 10:00a.m. on Monday, April
10th at St. John the Evangelist Church of
Hopkinton. Private committal services will
take place at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Friends of
Hopkinton Seniors 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton,
MA 01748
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They're B-A-A-A-ck
April 2, 2017 -- The nests in our
favorite great blue heron rookery, near the
Sutton/Oxford town line, are being repaired
by the parents, which will bring their eggs
to term this spring, before showing them how
to fly. The backlit birds are in near
silhouette due to the time of day.
Below, under the canopy of the herons'
nests, the turbulence surrounding this
eel-like creature makes it appear to be
moving, but it is not, It is actually a
static wooden sculpture, courtesy of the
elements.
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Freeze-frame
April 2, 2017 -- This
waterfall, frozen in time with a fast shutter
speed, appears like a fence of necklaces, this
afternoon in Sutton. |
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Quilters Meeting - Join the fun!
The Marathon Quilters Guild next meeting is
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm at Faith Community
Church (146 E. Main Street, Hopkinton, MA). The
program includes a fast-moving, fun lecture &
demo by Adele Scott. She will share her favorite
products, tips and techniques. We welcome all
quilters. For more information, visit our
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Missing Island
April 1,
2017 -- The island at Ice House Pond is
totally submerged today from all of the
precipitation and the resulting runoff; and
the floor of the gazebo is almost covered.
The branches extending from shore appear to
reach out to the sinking island to offer
lifelines.
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Disappointed!
April 1, 2017-- In most
years, April first is a good starting point
for planting, mulching, clearing, or even
eating a hot dog outside. But today was not
even funny this year, as a wet and windy
storm kept most people inside. Teresa and
Lisa have their sights on Wednesday, April 5
for the target open for Snappy Dog. We
caught them on video a few short years ago.
Check it out if you haven't seen it, or
watch it again if you have.
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Les McCann and Eddie Harris Try to Make it Real
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Montreaux Jazz Festival (Caution: slight
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The Jr Hillers Hockey Team 2 won the Maroon
Division Championship of the Foxboro Middle
School League 7-6 in overtime Friday night .
Front (Goalie) Jack Lang
1st row
– Michael Berman, JJ Bianchi, Spencer Horgan,
Annie Kester, Izak Peterson, Derek Crowe, Pavit
Mehra, Callum Greenwood, Dylan Prefontaine,
Dylan Mansur, Ryan Teitel, Ryan Brennan
Back row – Coach Bianchi, Coach Crowe, Manoli
Barris & Coach Neary
Missing from photo – Coach Greenwood (taking
photo), Joe Aubut & Matt Goetz
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HHS Art Dept. Honors Exhibition
Now through April 11, 2017 at Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Above,
"Radioactive 2017" Inkjet Print by Athena Gutierrez De Lassé. |
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FaySummer Open Houses 2017
Thursday, April 6, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Stop by any time between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m., on your way home from
work or afternoon activities, to pick up a FaySummer brochure,
meet our camp director and staff, or take a campus tour. Snacks and
activities will be available for children. Please use the East
Entrance at 23 Middle Road for access and parking. Questions?
Contact us at
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Ad Presented in Hopkinton High School Press:
Above, ad artwork by
HopNews Office Manager, Eric Montville.
by Robert Falcione
March 30, 2017 -- The above ad ran in the
HHSPress (Hopkinton High School Press) print version
dated March 28, 2017 (Their online version can be found here:
www.HHSPress.org/ ). The
physical paper is often available at the school entrance. But why
run the ad?
My Spidey senses
recently signaled
that there was a lot of confusion in the community about what
constitutes real news and what constitutes fake news. But let us
consider that "news" sometimes refers to the totality of a
publication, and all of the various divisions therein, some of
which are illustrated in the ad above. Sometimes, news is a
breaking story, or a report, and sometimes, it is an ongoing
story, or elements thereof. Opinions are not news; unless the
opinion is by someone who can influence events, and lives with
it, and becomes the story instead.
But some contemporary news
programs are peppered at the end of a report with opinions from
both sides of an issue, and present a panel like Hollywood
Squares, one person aside or atop the other. Taken as a
whole, the concept conflates opinion with reporting, further
muddling a viewer's perception of what is real, and what is
opinion or propaganda. But things weren't always that way.
HopNews
became known across the world in 2006 when Neil Entwistle
murdered his wife and baby in their newly leased Hopkinton home.
This writer became world renown, with interviews on television and
radio shows, interviews in movie documentaries and on Court
Television, to name a few, for having been the first in the
entire world to make the event public, the first to break
the story.
That was 11 years ago, an eon in web time, and before facebook
had more than a handful of readers.
Since then, being first with a story is not hours or days before
most others. It can be minutes, or even mere seconds, because
people on facebook and other social media copy and paste the
stories or photos of professionals, and/or "share" them, robbing
some of the perceived value of the hard work from the
professional. That horse has been out of the barn for some time.
In
conclusion, yes there is real news, and a new generation needs
to continue to learn how to identify it, and separate it from opinion; but
more importantly, how to separate it from propaganda and utter
fabrication, of which there is far too much on the World Wide
Web (A few months ago, a grown man, reading that Hillary was
operating a child-sex ring out of the back of a pizza shop,
travelled there with a loaded rifle, ready to end the practice,
as if the police were aware, but did nothing. Once, I received a
doctored video of Obama claiming to have been born in Kenya, and
admitting to being a Muslim. I knew it was doctored, but the
person sending it to me believed he discovered it, through some
sort of power unique unto himself, and that somehow, even
Obama's other detractors were unaware of its existence.) Some
cannot tell the difference between real and fake.
We
appreciate fully those who do know the difference, and recommend
reading our local colleagues at the MetroWest Daily News
and its affiliates, as well as the Hopkinton Independent (
and HopNews.com, of course).
And for real close-up opinions and real concerns of Hopkinton students,
check out some topical interviews of some of them in the HHSPress.org by Editor Michael Karlis as well as a report by him
about the rejection of the turf fields, with quotes that you didn't read
elsewhere. And there is much, much more by other budding
journalists.
Speaking for HopNews, we appreciate wholeheartedly our readers,
our advertisers, and our news and feature sources that help
contribute to the journalism, and photojournalism, that we practice
7 days a week for this growing
community.
Thank you
all for your sense of integrity, your honesty, your dedication
to the facts, and your commitment to the people of Hopkinton.
Let's keep it real!
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Relating to Difficult People
Sunday, April 30 from 6:30-8:30p
Women Only
Admit it, sometimes it can feel like they’re
everywhere. At work, in the neighborhood, and even in our own homes.
“Difficult” people come in all types, from the annoying to the
needy, and our efforts to navigate these relationships can be
exhausting and frustrating. But there is good news! Three simple
relationship principles put into practice can lessen the stressful
impact of the difficult people in our lives and turn us toward the
greater joy and satisfaction that God wants us to have.
Be Refreshed events are amazing seminars for
women of all ages. You will be treated to delicious desserts and
good company.
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”
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Photo taken at Center School, March
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Boston Marathon Fundraising
The Project Just Because Marathon
Team - Ann-Michele Dragsbaek and Jennifer Mullins
Project Just Because is a Hopkinton-based
501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps families and seniors in
need within the MetroWest area with essential items like food,
clothing, toiletries, school supplies, blankets, toys, baby items,
and so much more. The mission is simple: "Helping families in
need from the heart."
Your donation will help to fund the
critical programs they do throughout the year, which includes
helping children stay warm during the winter months, assisting those
who've experienced abuse, and providing essentials to help families
get back on their feet.
Project Just Because provides hope for a
better tomorrow.
Go to
http://www.razoo.com/team/Project-Just-Because-Boston-Marathon-2017
to support our marathon run
for Project Just Because
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Sheriff’s Office to Host Citizens Academy for Residents with
Developmental Disabilities
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased
to announce a new initiative aimed at engaging local residents with
developmental disabilities.
The Special Citizens Academy is a free, four-week program that will
launch April 11 at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Training Academy
in Chelmsford. The program is designed for residents ages 18, and
above, with developmental disabilities who have an interest in
public safety and learning more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s
Office. “As we continue our efforts to engage more residents within
Middlesex County, we see this Academy as incredible opportunity to
introduce more people to who we are and what we do,” said Sheriff
Koutoujian.
The Academy will meet once a week for two hours and include
presentations on the role of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO);
the MSO’s K-9 Unit; Internet Safety and Awareness; Fire Safety and
First Aid; as well as Mobile Operations. The program will conclude
with a graduation ceremony on May 2. A limited number of spots are
available for the first class and will be filled in a first-come,
first-serve basis.
To secure a spot in the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Special Citizens
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"Hey, Let's All
Go to the Friends of Whitehall Annual Meeting and Photography Show!"
The Friends of
Whitehall’s Annual Meeting will be held on Tues. April 4th
2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodville Baptist Church, 249 Wood St.
Woodville. A presentation by Joy Marzolf, Teacher Naturalist at Mass
Audubon called “Getting the Most from your Wildlife Photography”
will be featured. Joy teaches various photography programs at
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick. She enjoys photographing
wildlife locally and teaching students about various techniques,
including animal behavior, to improve their photography.
A nature photography
show “Wonders of Whitehall Watershed” will also be part of the
meeting. Members and guests are urged to bring a photograph of the
lake or its wildlife. They will be displayed and a “favorite” will
be voted on.
The Annual business meeting will also take place with a review
of the year’s accomplishments and future plans for 2017.
Refreshments will be served.
The Friends of
Whitehall’s annual membership appeal letter was sent out earlier
this year to neighborhoods around the lake, however anyone who is
interested in the lake is urged to join us at the meeting and
consider membership. More information can be found on our website:
www.friendsofwhitehall.org. We would love to expand our
membership to all areas of Hopkinton and surrounding towns. We hope
you will consider joining us in our efforts to preserve Lake
Whitehall and its surrounding areas and we look forward to seeing
you on April 4th. Our spring lake and trail cleanup is
scheduled for Sat. April 22nd and we hope to see you
there also. ~ From the FOW
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Police Incidents - Updated 3/29/2017
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Hannah and Meghan Krueger are having a yard sale to raise money
for their Boston Marathon fundraising efforts!
Sunday April 2nd <--- New date
8am - 2pm
13 Ridge Road
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Celebrity Visit
March 28, 2017 --Dick Hoyt and
Rick Hoyt stand as a living echo to their bronze
counterparts at Center School this morning, as
Center School students await a presentation.
Standing closest to the granite base is Christopher
Melton, Director of Vibram Finished Goods, which
donated two Hoyt Running Chairs to teams in need.
Mr. Melton's son, Ryder, is a first grade student at
the school, and was just introduced by his father,
who, along with Dick Hoyt and many of the students,
is looking at Ryder, who is off-camera (actually,
under-camera).
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Family Stuff
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On Schedule
March 28, 2017 -- Hopkinton Gas appears to be on
schedule inasmuch as they have removed two 10,000 gallon
metal fuel tanks, and will be replacing them with
double-wall fiberglass tanks per law, and the
understanding owner Sam Younes agreed to when he
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State Police Investigating Serious Injury Crash in
Wareham
This
afternoon at about 1:35 p.m., State Police from the
Bourne Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash
Route 495 northbound just north of Route 25 westbound in
Wareham which resulted in serious injury.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Christopher Andrade
indicates that a 2016 Dodge Challenger was traveling on
Route 495 northbound just north of Route 25 when, for
reasons still under investigation, the vehicle lost
control going off the highway into the median and
striking a tree. The investigation is looking into
excessive speed as a contributing factor.
The operator, a 30-year-old Hyannis man, was transported
to Tobey hospital with serious injuries. The passenger,
a 29-year old Barnstable woman was transported to Rhode
island Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This crash remains under investigation with assistance
from the State Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Services Section.
State Police were assisted on scene by Wareham Fire and
EMS as well as MassDOT.
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NOTICE OF CAUCUS TO SELECT
CANDIDATES FOR
MAY 2017 TOWN ELECTIONS @
Town Hall, April 7, 2017
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Republicans:
Room 211
The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee will hold a
caucus to select candidates for the May 2017 Town
elections on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
in Room 211 in Town Hall at 18 Main Street, Hopkinton,
MA 01748. The Republican Caucus is open to all Hopkinton
registered Republican and unenrolled voters.
For further information or to be
placed on the Republican caucus ballot, contact Ken
Weismantel, Chairman, at 508 435-5725 prior to April 6,
2017 at 8 PM. You must be a registered Republican to be
placed on our caucus ballot.
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Democrats Room 215 & 216
The
caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered
Democrats in Hopkinton and the Democratic Committee welcomes
all eligible participants.
We
encourage all Democrats who may be interested in local
offices and committees. Check in at 6, call to caucus at
6:30. – 8:30 pm Help govern Hopkinton.
The
Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee normally meets on the
3rd Thursday of the month at the Hopkinton Town Hall.
For more information
on the caucus or the committee please contact Darlene Hayes
at darlenehayes@yahoo.com / 508-435-6585 or check the
committee’s website at
www.hopkintondemocrats.org
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See the list of
available seats, as well as who has taken out papers:
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Board of Selectmen Press Release:
Greyhound Friends Hearing Postponed Indefinitely
March 28, 2017 -- Town of Hopkinton Board of
Selectmen Greyhound Friends, Inc. Public Hearing Cancellation Notice
The public hearing on the Greyhound Friends Inc. kennel license
scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, has been postponed
per the Greyhound Friends Inc. request. A new hearing will be
rescheduled to a future date to be announced. Please find attached a
letter from Greyhound Friends, Inc. attorney dated March 24, 2017,
requesting that the Board of Selectmen postpone the hearing. Brian
Herr, Chairman
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