June 3, 2017 -- On Thursday,
June 1, 2017 The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation®
awarded two $2,500 scholarships via the Abbie
Benford Keep Smilin’ award. This year’s winners
are Emma Relle and John Thornton, pictured with
Hopkinton HS Principal Evan Bishop. The Abbie
Benford Keep Smilin’ award is a Hopkinton HS faculty
nominated career achievement award. Winners are
selected based on the character traits Abbie brought
to HHS: thoughtful,
empathetic, great friend, possess strong school &
community spirit, and have a great sense of humor.
The award includes recognition at senior awards
night and is accompanied by a $2,500 scholarship to
aid in the winner's post-secondary education.
About The KeepSmilin4Abbie
Foundation®:
The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation®
was started in January 2014, shortly after the
sudden death of Hopkinton HS sophomore Abbie Benford.
Abbie passed away from an anaphylactic reaction to
food. The Foundation’s mission is to #stopanaphylaxis®.
The Foundation’s goals are to fund research into
early detection and treatment of anaphylaxis, fund
awareness programs that highlight the severity of
anaphylaxis, and funds two scholarships at Hopkinton
HS via the Abbie Benford Keep Smilin’ award. The
Foundation has awarded over $100,000 in grants to
the Wyss Institute at Harvard University in support
of Project Abbie (https://wyss.harvard.edu/technology/project-abbie/),
a project to create an early detection and treatment
device for the >15 million at-risk of anaphylaxis.
The Foundation has awarded ~$10,000 in support of
its community awareness goal, and over $14,000 in
scholarships to Hopkinton HS students.
On August 5, 2017 the
Foundation will host it’s 4th annual field
hockey fundraiser at the Fruit Street athletic
fields. The fundraiser features an exhibition
game between community leaders and parents of
Hopkinton’s field hockey program. Several teams
from local towns will compete in a “captains”
tournament, and the main event a match between
Hopkinton Hiller varsity players versus
Hopkinton alumni. https://www.crowdrise.com/2017FieldHockeyFundraiser
June 4, 2017 -- Yes, a tiny
red squirrel, on Pond Street yesterday.
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Family Affair
June 3, 2017 -- Once he got used
to the photographer, the male mute swan stopped his
hissing and assisted his mate in cleaning their
apparently new nesting location. Their 3
cygnets can be seen near the edge of the water.
Ribbon Cutting for Whitehall Woods
June 3, 2017 -- Chelsea, a
volunteer with Sudbury Valley Trustees, cut the ribbon
to officially open up the 32-acre Whitehall Woods parcel
to the public.
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Alternate Reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
As a returning Hopkinton graduate and proud
big sister of a recent graduate, I was looking forward to
watching the speeches of the commencement ceremony Friday night.
Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the ceremony in person,
as I flew in late from DC. Upon listening to the remarks today,
I was impressed by the poise of Emily Mastroianni, enjoyed Clare
Wu’s insightful remarks, and couldn’t help but smile at my
friend Colette Fritsche’s view of GPA as a social construct.
However, I do feel compelled to offer an alternate reading of
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to that of Assistant
Superintendent Cavanaugh. A Marxist, capitalist, feminist
defense of the work, to be exact.
Although Karl Marx was opposed to a society ruled by the
bourgeois (in this case, the butterfly), it is important to
understand why this opposition existed. Marx believed the
bourgeois exploited the labor of the working class (the
caterpillar) and created rigid class divisions that kept people
from achieving economic mobility. I believe Marx would
appreciate the fact that every caterpillar has the opportunity
to improve his lot in life and become a butterfly. The
“bourgeois” in Eric Carle’s book aren’t oppressing the
“proletariat”; the ability to become a butterfly is dependent
upon the merits of each caterpillar individually. (In fact, Marx
would be thrilled at the emphasis on non-alienated labor as
well.)
Assistant Superintendent Cavanaugh also makes the case that the
large consumption of food by the caterpillar appeals to the
capitalists of society. Her implication that the capitalist
tendency of “consuming without regard” should be frowned upon is
something that I would like to challenge. While we should all
certainly be mindful and conscientious consumers, economic
growth actually depends on a society with “unlimited wants.” It
is an insatiable human appetite for goods (like the food the
caterpillar eats) and services (like education for our youth)
that drives growth and innovation and creates a system in which
many are able to prosper.
Finally, my understanding of feminism is that it advocates for
the equality of human beings. Historically, the movement stems
from women being undervalued for their contributions to society
(intellectual and otherwise) simply because of physical
characteristics they were born with. In an ideal world in which
feminism has achieved its objective of equality, men and women
should be celebrated equally for their contributions to society.
I struggle with the assertion that feminists would be “enraged”
by the creative contributions of Eric Carle because he is a
“white male.” Instead, I believe feminists would look past his
gender to appreciate a wonderful children’s book.
Although we disagree in our interpretations of “The Very Hungry
Caterpillar” and its broader social implications, I have the
utmost respect for Assistant Superintendent Cavanaugh and her
ideas. One of the biggest lessons I learned during my freshman
year of college was the importance of open, civil discourse
among those with differing opinions. I hope that each senior
transitioning to life after graduation will come to appreciate
this lesson, and feel empowered to engage in societal discourse.
Especially on college campuses, there are strong differences of
opinion on many important issues. Although my experience thus
far has been limited, I believe open and constructive discourse
is the best possible approach to any situation.
Sincerely,
Bri Mirabile, HHS Class of 2016
10 Ledgestone Drive
June 3, 2017
The female driver of this T-Bird
caught the attention of other drivers for allegedly
driving 20 mph in a 40 mph zone on Hayden Rowe Street.
She was placed into custody after undergoing sobriety
tests.
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Suspect Captured
June 2, 2017 -- After allegedly
pulling a knife on a co-worker at the Modera apartments,
a suspect fled into the wooded area surrounding it.
Hopkinton Police set up a perimeter and were assisted by
State Police K-9 units. Above the suspect is surrounded
by police as he sits in the cruiser being identified by
his alleged victims, before being taken to a cell.
Governor Baker Issues
Statement Regarding Trump-Pence Administration
Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
BOSTON
- June 1, 2017 --Today, Governor Charlie Baker
released the following statement in response to the
Trump-Pence Administration’s decision to withdraw
from the Paris Climate Agreement:
“While the decision by the Trump-Pence
Administration to withdraw from the Paris Climate
Agreement is disappointing, the Commonwealth is
committed to working with our partners around the
nation and world to reduce carbon emissions. Despite
today’s announcement, Massachusetts is aggressively
working to exceed the goals of the Paris Agreement
on the state level, while growing our economy
through clean energy innovation and environmental
stewardship. In Massachusetts and around the world,
climate change is a shared reality and our ability
to rise and respond to this challenge will shape
future generations.”
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June 1, 2017 -- Officer John Moran takes an individual
into custody after assisting him to the back seat of his
cruiser. The suspect was in a Mercedes SUV with New
Hampshire plates in the western end of the CVS parking
lot. Officer Moran, in the inset, shows Chief Ed Lee a nearly
empty bottle of vodka.
Memorial
Day Thanks
Hopkinton is good.
Hopkinton is verygood. On Memorial Day
2017, a chilly and raw 50 degrees, lightly drizzling
with the threat of heavy rain, it seemed a washout for
“Gone but Not Forgotten,” the project to clean veterans’
headstones at Mt. Auburn cemetery.
However,
as I arrived with my “Event Postponed” sign, the
volunteers also began to arrive. Cheerful and eager,
suited up in raincoats and boots, buckets in hand, they
were unfazed and ready to go.
“Start
with something small, in case the rain picks up,” I
advised; whereupon Eric Pratt, Mary Arnaut, the
Ehrenzeller family, and Denise Antaki headed for some of
the largest monuments in the cemetery! Soon Superman
showed up – Mark Mercer with his power washing
equipment, -- attacking some of the biggest, most
daunting jobs and making the blackened stones and
monuments handsome again.
Enormous thanks go to
these 14 amazing volunteers: John Ritz, John Palmer,
James Marr Jr., the Ehrenzeller Family, Eric Pratt, Mary
Arnaut, Denise and Joe Antaki, and Mark Mercer. (I hope
I have not missed anyone.) Together they cleaned
approximately 70 long-neglected veteran’s headstones and
monuments at Mt. Auburn, the markers of soldiers from
the American Revolution, the Civil War, up to the turn
of the century. EVERY VETERAN’S STONE up to 1900 was
cleaned. What a lasting contribution, and what a day!
With
sincere thanks,
Claire
Wright
Chairman, Hopkinton Cemetery Commission
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Beautiful Sounds
May 31, 2017 -- These scouts from Hopkinton Troop 62231 not
only helped cleanup at St. Paul's monthly community
pasta dinner, they also sang some patriotic songs and
were called back for an encore or two. It undoubtedly
helped that one of the mothers is a member of the HCA's Treblemakers chorus.
Eugene “Geno” Ray Spinosa January 5, 1955 – May 28, 2017
HOPKINTON - Eugene “Geno” Ray
Spinosa, 62, died Sunday May 28, 2017 in Worcester after
a lengthy illness. Born in Somerville, he was the son of
the late Angelo and Angela (Montanari) (adoptive family
Brevilia) Spinosa. He was named after his father’s
younger brother Eugene who was killed in the Korean War
in 1951.
He was a 1972 graduate of Hopkinton High School and a
1974 graduate of Worcester Technical Institute. From
there he launched a decades-long professional career in
high tech. Highlights were working for Prime Computer in
the eighties where he was selected for a project on-site
in Dublin, Ireland in the early days of global
work-force expansion by U.S. corporations. He then
joined PC-networking start-up Banyan Systems in
Westborough qualifying VINES (VIrtual NEtwork Systems)
on a variety of hardware platforms. This was a
particularly exciting period for networking companies
which he fondly recalled as the high point of his
career.
He
became an IBM employee after IBM acquired software
company IRIS Associates, and until disabling health
issues forced his early retirement. One of his early
accomplishments from many years at IBM was being the
sole tester of Lotus Discovery Server. He will be
greatly missed by the many friends he made during his
working years and remembered with great fondness for his
sense of humor and loyalty.
Geno was a warm-hearted man who looked after his widowed
mother in her declining years. He was happiest in the
company of his beloved companion of thirteen years,
Barbara Claire Zino, and their golden retrievers and
greyhounds. They enjoyed summer vacations to the Jersey
Shore. She was at his side as his health declined and
was with him when he took his final breath at UMass
Medical Center in Worcester. Her brothers were very fond
of him and he truly enjoyed their visits.
He leaves family members Ray and Susan Spinosa of
Arizona, Angelo Spinosa of Watertown, niece Christine
Spinosa of Virginia, nephew Daniel and Heather Spinosa
of Pennsylvania, great-nephew Gabriel Spinosa and
great-niece Lindsey Spinosa.
His passions were cooking and his antique home which had
belonged to his Uncle Tom Brevilia (Hopkinton Police)
and Aunt Allene Brevilia. One could not help but feel
loved when sitting down to one of his home-cooked
Italian feasts!
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. parish
in Hopkinton. Years ago, he played guitar for the folk
mass at the Hospitality House, a Catholic worker farm,
the site which is now home to the Michael Lisnow Carter
Respite Center. In more recent years, he was devoted to
the rosary and enjoyed special masses at the Fatima
Shrine in Holliston. The music and spirit at the
periodic English / Spanish bilingual noon liturgy at the
Jesuit staffed Parish of St. Ignatius in Chestnut Hill
brought him great joy.
Masses for the repose of his soul will be greatly
appreciated and Catholics are kindly asked to say the
rosary for him. In lieu of flowers, please consider
donating to the Hopkinton Police Department, 74 Main
Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 or Yankee Golden Retriever
Rescue, 110 Chapin Rd, Hudson, MA 01749.
The funeral will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017 from the
Callanan Cronin
Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral
Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the
Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street. Burial will follow
in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. Calling hours at the
funeral home are Friday, June 2, 2017 from 3:00 to
6:00p.m.
Requiescat in Pacem, Riposi in Pace, May He Rest in
Peace.
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Interstate Truck Driver Arrested For Threats Against
Police
ANDOVER
-- May 31, 2017 -- An interstate truck driver from
the Midwest who had made threats to shoot police
officers was arrested by Massachusetts State Police
and Andover Police early this morning.
Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Violent
Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) and Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Section, along with local
police, apprehended RONALD MOCKELMAN, 61, of Valley,
Nebraska after locating him in his truck early this
morning outside an Andover Market Basket
distribution center. State and local police had set
up surveillance of the parking lot after VFAS
developed intelligence that MOCKELMAN would be
making a produce delivery in his tractor trailer to
the center, located on Ballardvale Road.
According to a national officer safety bulletin,
MOCKELMAN had made numerous threats to shoot police,
and specifically state troopers, after he had an
encounter with police in the Midwest. MOCKELMAN is
also on federal probation in Nebraska and also is
the subject of a warrant in Worcester County,
Massachusetts for making threats to harm law
enforcement officers during a call to Uxbridge
(Mass.) District Court.
The arrest was made without incident this morning.
MOCKELMAN was booked at the State Police-Concord
Barracks. MOCKELMAN was arraigned in Uxbridge
District Court and held on $25,000 cash bail. His
next court date is June 23rd.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton & Ashland
New
Transactions from May 23, 2017 - May 31, 2017 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
Former Hopkinton Resident Now From "Away" Enjoys
Memorial Day Coverage
Editor:
I always enjoy looking at your gallery of Memorial Day
photos. Having been away for 2 dozen years now, I
recognize fewer and fewer of the townspeople, but there
are always glimpses of some faces from the past. I was
especially delighted to see Mary Harrington looking so
bright and cheerful. Thanks for allowing those of us who
are now from away, keep up with Hopkinton happenings.
Bob White
98 Washburn Street
Caribou, ME
May 30, 2017
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See a drone's-eye view of the Hopkinton Police
2017 Fishing Derby at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's
Association
Drone Driver - club member Peter Dougenik; Shared by
Association President Bob Draper
Please Feel Free to Join. All Are
Welcome. No gender, age, religious or race restrictions Now happening:
Resident shares concerns with scholastic placement;
Police video just shared; more. Join in the
conversation. Manifesto: "All genders, ages, professions,
colors, orientations, marital status, employment status,
party affiliation, or non-affiliation, or religion are
welcome.
"Although it is not a requirement, living or working in
Hopkinton would be a best status, because Hopkinton,
Mass topics are likely to prevail in the conversations.
There has been a lot of negative, angry dialogue going
on lately. Let's turn that energy into positive energy
on this page. Everyone is welcome here.
"We need to be cognizant of what we say about one
another, because words really can hurt. Eventually,
we'll make this page private, not to raise the level any
hotter, but to strengthen the sense of dialogue among
Hopkinton people who care about one another; and theirs
and the town's future.
"Let the Talk Start Here."
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A Lot More Photos of Memorial Day in
Hopkinton
May 29, 2017 -- Please choose each thumbnail to enlarge.
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Jean F. Robertson,
89
Jean F. Robertson, 89, of
Hopkinton, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born
in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Mary
(Nelson) and Charles
Robertson.
Jean had been the Vice President
of the Hopkinton Class of 1946 and upon her
graduation worked as a bank teller at Framingham
Trust Company. She enjoyed dancing throughout her
life and when she was able, was an avid skier.
She is survived by several
nieces and nephews and her longtime special friend,
Freddie Parella. She is predeceased by her siblings,
Mary Irvine, Hetty Lambert, Charles Robertson, and
her longtime friend Tom Marcelonis.
A funeral service will be held
on Thursday, June 1st at 12:00p.m. at
Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. Burial will be
held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks
Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 oralz.orgor
the the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton,www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
May 29, 2017 -- David Antaki, a member of the Hopkinton
High School Band, led "Taps" at celebration locations
today. Above, he is the first trumpet at the Soldiers
Mound at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery this morning. Below,
Isabelle Coutinho reads the "Gettysburg Address" at the
Memorial Gazebo. Mouse over the image to see her from
the other side. Please check back
later for more great photography.
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MOUSE-OVER PHOTO BELOW FOR FULL
ITINERARY In the event of bad weather- I’ll notify all on Sunday-
and make plans to be at the St. John’s Parish center at
11:00 AM on Monday -- Mike Whalen.
Tip Top Shape
The
American legion, local scouts and Members of the HHS
class 2019 were out Friday making sure that all of the
veterans' grave markers were accompanied by a brass
medallion and flag.
No Fear
May 28, 2017 -- This young buck is sprouting the base of
his antlers. He makes sure there is no threat from the
photographer in the vehicle before returning to eating.
Heaven?
May 28,2017 -- This mallard couple is in its element
today, but not in Heaven. They are in a duck pond at
Purgatory Chasm, enjoying the entire pond for themselves.
May 28, 2017 -- Firefighters get into Engine 4 for a
return trip to headquarters after responding to a
medical on Main Street. Behind them, an ambulance pulls
out to transport the patient to MetroWest Medical, and
an off-camera cruiser protects the flank.
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May 28, 2017 -- Today on Pond Street.
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Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
"Here Rests In Honored Glory an American Known Only To
God"
Tomb of The Unknown Soldier -- Photo by John Collins
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State Police Arrest Man on Drug Charges Following Pursuit
in Greenfield
May 27, 2017 -- This morning, State Police arrested a man
on numerous charges in Greenfield following a motor vehicle
pursuit.
At about 9:15 a.m., Trooper Timothy Stone attempted to stop
a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier on Route 91 northbound, just
prior to exit 26 in Greenfield for motor vehicle
violations. The vehicle refused to stop and took the
exit 26 ramp into the Route 2A rotary, where he struck
another vehicle in the rotary. No one was injured in
that collision.
The operator continued on Route 2A eastbound, turning onto
Fairview Street and then to Monson Street, where he fled on
foot from his vehicle.
State Police and Greenfield Police set up a perimeter while
two Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officers began a
track.
Just prior to 10:00 a.m., a State Police helicopter spotted
the suspect walking along the wood line behind a business
located at 200 Mohawk Trail in Greenfield. Trooper
Stone and Trooper Kevin Wesoloski responded to the area and
took the suspect, PHILLIP JACOBSEN, 29, of Greenfield, into
custody without incident.
JACOBSEN was booked at the Shelburne Falls barracks on the
following charges:
Failure to Stop for a Police Officer
OUI Drugs
Possession with intent to Distribute Class A (Heroin)
Operating after Suspension
Marked lanes
Left lane violation
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Leaving the scene of a crash
Failure to produce registration
JACOBSEN will be arraigned on Tuesday in Greenfield
District Court.
Live! on Main with
author, Hopkinton native George
Foster Leal
State Police Capture Rhode Island Man After Foot Pursuit
in Lancaster
May 26, 2017 -- This morning at approximately 8:31 a.m.,
Bolton Police responded to a residence in their town for
a suspicious person, who fled a residence in a vehicle.
Bolton Police located the vehicle and attempted to stop
the vehicle, which it failed to stop, eventually
crashing near the intersection of Route 117 and Route 70
in Lancaster.
The man, identified as ELVIS A. HOPKINS, 36, of Johnston
RI, fled on foot. State Police assets responded to the
area to assist in locating HOPKINS, including State
Police K9, Troop C Community Action Team, Troop C
Headquarters, and Office of Media Relations.
HOPKINS was subsequently located running across Route
70, being spotted by a Lancaster Firefighter. Trooper
Donald Wilmot located HOPKINS running behind the Perkins
School and taken into custody at approximately 10:31
a.m. HOPKINS was brought to the Lancaster Police
Department.
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ITINERARY
In the event of bad weather- I’ll notify all on Sunday-
and make plans to be at the St. John’s Parish center at
11:00 AM on Monday -- Mike Whalen.
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Free
Pasta Dinner at St. Paul’s May 31
HOPKINTON, MASS. (May 23, 2017) – The April Community
Pasta Supper at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood
Street (Rte. 135) will be held at 5:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 31. All are welcome to this event, which
is being supported by the churches of the Hopkinton
Christian Service Connection. This pasta supper is held
for the community on the last Wednesday of every month.
The
meal will feature pasta (gluten free available),
vegetarian tomato sauce, meatballs on the side, green
salad, bread, beverages, and dessert.
The pasta supper is free,
although donations will be accepted.
The mission of St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church is to minister unconditionally to all
in the name of Christ through shared worship, teaching,
healing, and service. St. Paul’s is LGBTQ friendly. For
more information call the church office at 508-435-4536
or visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org
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St.
John’s Rummage Sale
St. John’s is currently
accepting donations for the Annual Rummage Sale.
Your donations may be dropped off at the Church Hall
from 9-4 Mon – Sat. No donations can be accepted
after 6/9.
The sale will be held June 12-16, 2017.
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Editor's Note: We ran this LTE a couple of days ago with
an illustration found online. In the meantime, HopNews'
digital artist Eric Montville developed our own
proposal. Please mouse-over the image to see it.
Reader Would Like Artistic Water
Tank
Hopkinton should explore the possibility of
having a Marathon themed mural painted on the new water tower.
If you go online there are many interesting murals that have
painted on water towers. Let's turn a potential eyesore into a
distinctive landmark.
See our friends Live on cable! "The Jen [Belesi] and Margie
[Wiggin] Show" Live on HCAM TV 7- 8 PM every Wednesday
- Call in - Talk - Listen -
"A couple of really honest members of the community" "Refreshing"
"Delightful" "No agendas"
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Parents
of...
HHS Class of 2018
If you want panda eyes or raccoon
eyes (dark shadows in your eye sockets and eyes) in your senior
portraits, go to a photographer who does that, because we do
not. All of our subjects have beautiful, bright and clear eyes
in our natural light portraits.
We do not like blemishes in a finished portrait, so even if you
bring some to the session, you will see them disappear before
your eyes, your bright, beautiful eyes.
Like to wait? We don't. Your portrait
session will move forward, and you will feel comfortable knowing
the photographer is experienced, capable and caring.
The photographer has been working out
of the Downtown for 25 years after having studied with some of
the best photographers in the country at the acclaimed New
England Institute of Professional Photography and the famous
Bachrach Seminars; and was a pioneer with digital capture and
post-production. ALL of our retouching is done on site by our
technician, Eric, who has been doing it for us for 17 years.
"But my neck is long and it looks terrible
in photos." Be sure to tell us that when you book, so we can
offer some clothing advice during our no-charge consultation.
What happens if it rains on the day of my
appointment?
Don't worry, we'll reschedule at no charge.
Really, don't worry.
You will see your digital proofs and choose
three of your favorites immediately following your session. We
ask that your mom (or dad) comes along for the entire time.
Your finished prints will be printed on
high-quality, fade-resistant Fujicolor paper, and you will
receive digital images of all of your retouched choices, for
facebook. We will bring your yearbook photo to the school, as we
have for over 20 years.
Our popular package is called The
Standard and costs $399 + tax. It is the only package we
are offering this year. However, we cannot photograph everyone
in the class, so please call soon to reserve your day. We
photograph only two subjects per day.
Candidate Decides to Not Petition
for Recount -- Time's up Today!
Candidate for the Board of Selectmen as a
Democrat, Amman Haidri, who came within 78 votes of the
winner, incumbent Republican John Coutinho, has decided not to seek
a recount after the official count reflected the most recent
unofficial count, according to a post on his political facebook page.
In the post, he wishes Mr. Coutinho the best of
luck, thanks his supporters and family, and promises to find other
opportunities to serve.
Today is the last day Mr. Haidri or any other
individual had to turn in signatures for a recount of the last
election.
Reader Would Like Artistic Water
Tank
Hopkinton should explore the possibility of
having a Marathon themed mural painted on the new water tower.
If you go online there are many interesting murals that have
painted on water towers. Let's turn a potential eyesore into a
distinctive landmark.
UNIBANK TO HOST MONTHLY FREE
HOME BUYING SEMINARS:
June
Seminar in Upton Announced
WHITINSVILLE,
MA – May 23, 2017 -- UniBank will be sponsoring free monthly home
buying seminars throughout 2017. These educational opportunities
will provide homebuyers with valuable information about finding and
buying the home of their dreams. Important discussion topics
include: Negotiating a Winning Offer, Finding the Right Mortgage and
Pre-Qualifying, Down Payment Options, The Importance of Home
Inspections, and more. Refreshments will be served and a door prize
will be awarded at each event.
UniBank’s June Home Buying
Seminar details are as follows:
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at UniBank’s Upton branch located at 113 Main
Street. Seminar speakers include: Pamela MacDougall, UniBank
Mortgage Consultant (NMLS #485225); Lisa Pazol, Realtor, PRIDE Team
Realtor with Keller Williams; David Bertonazzi, Attorney; Paul
Baker, Appraiser, Baker Appraisals; and Rory Warren, Home Inspector,
Warren Home Inspections. Contact UniBank’s Joseph Tonelli (NMLS
#1222916) at 508-529-3297 or joseph.tonelli@unibank.com to
register.
Attendees will be entered
for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Sweepstakes to win gift card
is subject to complete official rules which are available at
UniBank’s Upton branch. To enter, individuals must register and
attend the seminar. No purchase necessary to win.
All seminar attendees will
receive a $250 mortgage closing cost coupon from UniBank.
UniBank’s Free Home Buying
Seminar series will be hosted monthly throughout 2017. The bank’s
July seminar will take place at UniBank’s Sutton North branch
located at 29 Galaxy Pass in Sutton. The bank’s August seminar will
take place at UniBank’s Uxbridge branch located at 25 North Main
Street. Dates and details will be forthcoming. For up-to-date
details, visit www.unibank.com
.
UniBank is rooted in the
Blackstone Valley with assets of $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2017.
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 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.
UniBank NMLS #583135. The company website is
www.unibank.com .
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New Planning Board Elects John Ferrari
as Chair, Francis DeYoung as Vice-Chair
Michael Karlis
Staff Writer
The planning board approved a
new water tower to replace the now ageing structures in front of the
middle school and presented a new, 19 lot subdivision off of Saddle
Hill road amid much concern from residents last night.
The board also elected John
Ferrari as chairman, who was present via conference call from his
hotel room in Las Vegas, and Francis DeYoung, as vice chairman. Mr.
Ferrari official attendance is represented in the photo above by his
Linked-in photo digitally placed at the table.
The new 2,730 square foot
water tower will be painted “cobalt blue color” according to DPW
head John Westerling and is planned to be constructed in the summer
of 2017 or 2018. The new water tower will replace the aging 320,000
gallon water tower and will be built over the footprint of the old
one.
A main concern for residents
was the lead paint that has fallen from the structure over the
years, which is located in the parking lot of a school. Lead paint
is no longer in use.
Westerling understood the
residents' concerns and said “in consultation with the
superintendent, it was decided that adequate precautions had been
taken for the proposal to be voted on.”
Westerling’s reassurance was
not enough for newly elected planning board member Muriel Kramer.
“I
would like to suggest involving the board of health (to look at the
project) in regards to the lead paint,” Kramer said.
Board member Irfan Nasrullah,
also a newly elected member, agreed that rainwater could carry lead
to other parts of the parking lot and middle school complex, but
said that because the structure will be surrounded by grass, the
fallout would be less severe.
The appearance of the
structure was also a concern for residents.
“Is
there any way to make the color green?,” Amanda Barker-Hook, a
resident who lives near the proposed water tower, asked. “Any
attempt to make the project less industrial looking would be much
appreciated by the neighborhood,” Barker-Hook said.
The board responded by saying
that $1.5 million has already been allocated to the project and that
cobalt blue was the standard color.
“Any
color other than this color, such as green, would add $70,000 to the
cost,” said Westerling.
The motion to build the
structure ultimately passed with an amendment to do more research
into the lead paint being used.
The majority of the crowd at
the meeting came to voice their concerns over a new 19 lot
subdivision, proposed by Saddle Hill Realty LLC and the Parsons
Commercial Group. The development would be built shortly after the
Saddle Hill, Proctor St intersection and would end at the mouth of
Clydesdale Lane.
Residents were concerned
about the increased traffic that would be a product of 19 new houses
built off the already narrow and busy Saddle Hill road.
“I
don't allow my children to back out (of my driveway) because (the
road) is like a chute,” said high school science teacher Elizabeth
Petruska. “There are so many close calls; I'm very concerned about
the impact of 20 more cars driving on that road,” she said.
Another resident said that
cars already speed on the road and that more cars would only pose a
safety hazard.
“I’ve
almost been hit by a car checking my mailbox,” Saddle Hill resident
Rob Federico said. “It gets especially hard (to see) when the trees
fill in. People drive down that road at 50 mph.”
Other concerns involved the
environmental impact of the project.
“I’m
concerned about this 'paved paradise' and us chewing up our
forests,” Proctor Street resident Linda Pape said.
Although these concerns did
not fall upon deaf ears, the current proposed project meets with all
zoning laws.
The planning board concluded
that a traffic study would be done and that a walk around of the
property would take place on June 10, as the board was “not voting
on the project tonight,” according to board member David Paul.
The Planning Board is plans
to reconvene on June 12 to continue discussions on the proposed
development.
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Learn more about Fay School at Walk-in Wednesdays!
Walk-in
Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday this spring
and summer at Fay's Admission Office, located at 54
Main Street in Southborough. Drop in anytime between 9:00
and 11:00 a.m. to learn more about Fay, meet with
admission representatives, and to take a campus tour.
Are you considering Fay for next school
year? We have limited spaces available in select grades and are
still accepting applications.
Fay School is a coed private school located in Southborough, MA that
serves students in Kindergarten through grade 9, with an optional
boarding program for grades 7-9. Our central purpose is to provide
our students with the foundation for a meaningful life, and our
broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their
talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential
academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character.
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Helen A. (Smith) O’Brien, 88
HOPKINTON – Helen A. (Smith) O’Brien, 88, died Sunday,
May 21, 2017 at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in
Westborough. She was the widow of John A. O’Brien, who died in 1993.
Born in Grafton, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen
(Cronin) Smith. She graduated from St. Stephen's High School in
Worcester, then from Lesley College in Cambridge and worked as an
elementary school teacher in Hopkinton for 35 years.
She is survived by many cousins and predeceased by her sister,
Maureen Smith, who died in 2002.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10:30
a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church St. Prior to the
Mass,a calling hour will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. Burial will follow the
Mass in Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton.
May 22,2017 -- Before anyone begins a discussion of real
news vs. fake news, it would be good to define what is meant by
"news" in the first place.
In one definition, or usage, it is the
journalistic reporting of events conveyed by email, website,
television, radio, newspaper or other media. Fact and truth are
the two major components. In other words, a journalist receives
or observes facts in a singular setting and then expresses them
to his wider audience in a written, photographic or spoken word.
Commentary, opinions and editorials are also
part of the media in which they appear, but they themselves are
not news; they are part of the web site or newspaper that falls
under the general usage of "news." In addition, sports,
obituaries, op-ed, calendar of events, and weather can
be included. In short, "news" is used to define more than one
thing: the event, the
actual reporting of events, or the media that carry it. Or all
three.
In
recent years, discussion of the news on television by groups of
pundits following a report, sometimes looking a little like the
Hollywood Squares game show, has grown. It can take more time
than the actual reporting of the event; or even of the event
itself. Remember, reporting the news is done through the use of
fact and truth.
Opinions and conjecture are used by people put
into the spotlight by the news organization itself to express
their opinion of the event, or conjecture about future events
resulting from the one under discussion. The melding of the two
forms, news and commentary, has been labeled by someone with far
more vision than this writer, as "Newstainment."
Oftentimes, readers or viewers unfamiliar
with the distinct differences between the two will mistake an
opinion as bad reporting. Others might call it fake news. It
isn't fake news, because it isn't news in the first place; it is
opinion. Opinions are okay; they just shouldn't be peppered
throughout a news story. They should in some way be labeled as opinions.
In the photo above, three talking heads, led
by a moderator, discuss the reports about the memo James Comey,
the fired FBI Director, supposedly wrote, and what it means
regarding a possible impeachment of the president; pretty
serious stuff. However, the memo itself has not been in front of
the eyes of anyone in a position to share it, otherwise, it
would be presented here on this page, and a million other pages;
and so its very existence should not be taken as Gospel.
Fake news, however, is exactly that -- information that has been
fabricated, in most cases, about a politician or a celebrity. A
good example of that, which was proliferated on facebook -- and
there were thousands of them during the election -- is the
report that Hillary Clinton was part of a child sex ring with
John Podesta operating out of the back of a pizza shop in D.C.
Believing the story, a man drove from North Carolina to
Washington, D.C. to "investigate" for himself. But he did so
with a rifle, and fired it into the floor inside the shop,
according to police.
In order for that man to have gone that far, he would have had
to believe that police and other authorities were turning their
eyes away from the alleged
crime. What sort of warped point of view accepted such a
conclusion? Another example?
There it was, appearing on my facebook feed; a promise that in
the video posted was a confession by President Obama that he was
in fact a Muslim born in Kenya. The sender
(a relative), who was averse to "mainstream media," behaved
like he alone discovered this video on the internet and was
excited to share it with others. It was fake, but he refused to
believe it. As a friend said recently, facts never get in the
way of a strong opinion. Last example of modern fake news.
Click on the thumbnail to the right to enlarge the view of the
email that was in my Inbox a couple of days ago. It makes wild
promises of some stunning revelations about former President
Obama. But it is click-bait, designed to somehow make someone
money. It is like driving past a bad collision on the highway.
If you slow down to look, it may set in motion unintended
consequences, like the driver behind you crashing into you,
because he is looking, too, and didn't see your brake lights.
In the case of the email, clicking on
any of the abundant links could also lead to unintended
consequences for the reader, like instigating the download of
malware, or leading to a mountain of porno sites in Russia.
Think before you clink!
Boston University Journalism Instructor
David Wallace gave a presentation about fake news last week, as
a guest of the library. One of the ways to avoid it, he
concluded, is to use local sources for news.
We agree.
May22, 2017 -- INAUGURAL H.L.L. "RED VS.
BLUE" GAME GOES TO THE FIREFIGHTERS
On a beautiful spring New England Saturday, the 10U Bulldogs and
the 10U Hurricanes took to the field in our first ever "Police
vs. Firefighters" game. The Bulldogs, sponsored by the Hopkinton
Police Association, and the Hurricanes, sponsored by the
Hopkinton Firefighters Association, engaged in a
tightly-contested battle until the Hurricanes broke things open
in the 4th inning and finished with an 11-4 win. HPD's Sgt. Tim
Brennan asked if we could hold a post-game relay race so that
"the cops can get another shot at a win," but everybody settled
for smiles, photographs, and, for a few lucky girls, a trip to
Yogurt Beach after leaving Carrigan Park.
Hopkinton Little League thanks Hopkinton's police and
firefighters for helping make the day a success, for their
continued support of our softball and baseball players, and for
keeping all of us safe. -- Ted Barker-Hook
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Music on Sunday
Music students and teachers setting up for
High School POPS Concert which takes place Sunday May 21st
at 3:00 p.m. in the High School Athlet ic Center.
Performances not to be missed! ~Photo by Denise Antaki.
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Artist's Show in Westboro
Catherine Howe is in her first solo art show
at the Art and Frame Emporium in Westborough, which runs for a
month. She has been teaching at Hopkinton Center for the Arts for 2
years, and just began working in pastels 2 months ago.
May 20, 2017 --
A large group of participants attended Hopkinton’s 11th
annual Relay For Life at the high school track last night.
Relay For Life is an event to fundraise
for the American Cancer Society. Teams walk the track all night,
without sleep, to represent the suffering that a cancer patient
endures during treatment.
The event is planned by a committee of
high school students and takes eight months to plan. Last year's
committee was discouraged by the lack of participants due to bad
weather and torrential downpours, but this year relay enjoyed a
cloudless night with temperatures in the mid 60’s.
“Turn out is great.
We raised a lot of money and we (the Relay For Life Committee)
reached our goal of $178,000” marketing committee chair senior
Sachi Mehrotra said.
This years relay committee chair, senior
Emma Relle, was also encouraged with the amount of support at
this years Relay.
“There's a lot more
energy and attendance is way up,” said Relle.
Relay For Life has been a tradition in
Hopkinton since 2007, when Carly Boyce brought the event to
town. Her youngest sister, senior Cam Boyce, has been a relayer
since the event began.
“I've been a part of
it since 2007 and was Committee Chair last year,” Boyce said.
“My sisters have always been a big part of it and they’ve
inspired me to continue to be a part of relay.”
Boyce has been personally affected by
cancer. Her grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend have all had
cancer.
“It’s really
important to keep relay going in Hopkinton. It's a great cause
and it's important to raise money for cancer research because we
don't have a cure,” Boyce said.
Similar to Boyce, many
relayers have been personally affected by cancer. Freshman
Keelan Boyle’s mother encouraged her to make a relay team this
year. Boyles mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer three
years ago. Last week, Boyle and her family learned that the
cancer had returned. This relay, with the help of her friends,
Boyle created a relay team named Rie Rie’s Riot, after
her mother's nickname “Rie Rie.”
“I’d say she's
inspired not only Keelan's friends, but our whole grade to be
involved in relay,” freshman Kate Stauss said, who is a member
of Boyle's team. “She's a really strong person,” Stauss said.
Closing ceremonies for
relay concluded at 5am. At that time, committee members must
pick up the trash from participants.
“Pick
up is the worst part,” committee member senior Sid Shinde said.
Photo by Michael Karlis
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Thomas M. Kinzler, Sr
Hopkinton-Thomas M. Kinzler, Sr., of Hopkinton, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, surrounded by his family,
after a four-year battle with cancer. He is the beloved
husband of 35 years to Margaret “Peggy” (Savoy) Kinzler.
Thomas Kinzler was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the son of
Margaret (Bradburn) of Pittsburgh, PA, and the late Ralph Kinzler,
Sr. He was raised and educated in Pittsburgh, PA.
While living in Hopkinton, Thomas was Vice President, Counsel for
John Hancock Financial Services for the last ten years. Previously
to John Hancock, he worked as an attorney for Mass Mutual Life
Insurance for 17 years while living in Wilbraham, MA.
He has always been an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, and
especially Steelers fan. Tom also enjoyed spending time with
his family.
In addition to his wife and mother, Tom is survived by his two sons,
Thomas M. Kinzler, Jr., and Daniel J. Kinzler of Hopkinton, and two
brothers, Ralph “Jack” Kinzler, Jr. of Trenton, MI, and Richard
Kinzler of Pittsburgh, PA.
He is predeceased by his sister, Janet Kinzler, who passed away
earlier this year.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21st from
3:00-5:00 P.M. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 22nd at
10:00 A.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton, MA.
Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory
may be made to the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department. www.giveto.pitt.edu/ways-give
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Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and
Weston Police Investigating Fatal Crash
WESTON
- May 20, 2017 -- At approximately 12:38 p.m. today Weston
Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Route
20/Boston Post Road in the area of Buckskin Drive. Upon arrival
one victim, was determined to be deceased on scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was
traveling on Route 20 westbound striking a vehicle before
crossing into the eastbound lane striking another vehicle head
on. One victim was transported to an area hospital with serious
injuries. A third person involved was not transported to a
hospital.
Identifying information about the victims is being withheld at
this time pending next of kin notification.
Live! on Main with Steve Spector
Gig reminders: Hot Acoustics will be playing at The
14th Annual Sharon Timlin 5K Road Race to benefit ALS Research on
June 17th !! We have played Timlin event for 8 or 9 years in a
row.
Timlin race organizers have been so
good to us over the years. Steve May 21st solo acoustic at
Firefly's in Marlborough 4-7pm. June 3rd with Hot Acoustics at
Firefly's. June 4th at Gillette Stadium (Buzz Off for families that
are dealing with pediatric cancer). June 17th Hot Acoustics Sharon
Timlin 5K for ALS Research
This great blue heron appears to be
waiting for its mate to return with another twig, stick or
comfortable pine branch to continue building its perfect nest.
Below, 6 of the 12 nests in this rookery are visible in this photo
taken this morning.
Check out
Town Talk for satellite photo and address of rookery.
Great Party
May 19, 2017 -- Dorothy (Dottie)
Ferriter-Wallace, Chair of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, above,
and Tom Grilk, (below). Executive Director of the Boston Athletic
Association. address the 60+ attendees of the annual Marathon Post
Party last night at NE Laborer's Training Center. In the past, Ms.
Ferriter-Wallace has surprised party-goers with the appearance of
celebrities, like Tedy Bruschi.
More on Town Talk.
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State Police Investigating Crash that Resulted in Two Fatalities
in Plymouth
UPDATE
The victims who were killed in last night’s crash on Route 44 at
Cherry Street in Plymouth are identified as Kristina
McCarthy, 26, of Kingston, and Montana Hurley,
20, of Sagamore Beach. The investigation is ongoing to
determine which of the victims was operating the Jeep. The
investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. No further
information is being released at this time.
Original Release:
At approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday Massachusetts State
Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 44 in
Plymouth at the Cherry Street ramp. The crash caused fatal
injuries to both occupants.
Preliminary
investigation indicates that a 2001 Jeep Wrangler occupied by
two young women was traveling from Cherry Street onto Route 44
eastbound when the operator lost control of the vehicle. The
Jeep traveled across both eastbound lanes, through a grass
median area, and entered the westbound side of Route 44. The
Jeep then rolled over into the infield next to the off ramp from
Route 44 westbound to Cherry Street, preliminary investigation
suggests. The Jeep came to rest on that ramp.
One occupant, a 20-year-old Sagamore Beach woman, was determined
to be deceased at the scene. The other occupant, a 26-year-old
Kingston woman, was transported to Beth Israel-Deaconess in
Plymouth, where she was later pronounced deceased. Their names
are not being released at this time.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Troop D of
the Massachusetts State Police with the assistance of the State
Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State
Police Crime Scene Services Section, and the State Police
Detective Unit for Plymouth County. Troopers are investigating
speed as a potential contributing factor, and are also examining
whether the victims were wearing seatbelts.
The scene was cleared at 1 a.m.
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Al
Rogers Retirement Party
Al Rogers is retiring as Director of Building and Grounds from
Hopkinton Public Schools at the end of June. Please join us in a
celebration of his 18 years of service to the school district and
community of Hopkinton.
Monday,
June 19th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Anthony's on the Green,
Pinecrest Golf Club, 212 Prentice St., Holliston.
Tickets are $30 and include a buffet meal and gift. Please respond
to the questions below if you plan on attending and mail your
check to Lou Sanborn, c/o Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe
Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Email your questions to: lsanborn@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
May 18, 2018-- The Sailors' adage was proven
wrong yesterday, as the day that followed this morning warning
was nearly perfect. The sky's construction of swirling whorls is
reflected as an ethereal, pillowy landscape in the still water
of Lake Maspenock. A special thank you to Eric Carty for getting
up before most people and capturing this rare scene, untouched
by Photoshop, to share with HopNews readers.
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T-Boned, and Rolled Over May 17, 2017 -- A vehicle traveling south on
Grove Street was allegedly t-boned by a passenger vehicle who blew
through a Stop sign at Maple Street, and was cited, shortly before 6:00
pm. The impact rolled the white vehicle over; the momentum caused it
to slide a ways and land upright. The female driver of the SUV was
taken by Hopkinton ambulance to the hospital after an evaluation.
Accidents at this intersection are not infrequent.
May 17, 2017 -- No, David Ortiz is not signing a new contract with
the Boston Red Sox; he is putting his signature on "Mount
Rushhour," an original painting by Woodville resident Roger
Kabler. Mr. Kabler is hoping for the other three Boston sports
legends featured on the painting to sign, too. Photo by Steve
Burton.
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Happy Reader
Hey, Bob…..good to see you the other day. Hope
all is well and that you are enjoying this spectacular weather!
I retired from Television at the end of 2015 after 39 years in the
business. It was a great run and I look back on it fondly.
Retirement has been great, I don’t know why anyone would ever dread
it. I teach Boxing classes 7 days a week now and love it! Keeps me
in shape and is lots of fun.
I’ve been an avid reader of HopNews since you first began it and
have always enjoyed your site. Please keep up the good work…..honest
journalism is a huge part of what makes this country great!
Sincerely,
Doug “The Thug” Glazier
Certified USA Boxing Level ll Trainer/Coach/Referee/Judge
20 Colella Farm Road
Hopkinton, MA 01748
May 17, 2017
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Please be advised that a required fire hydrant flow test will take
place on South St. this Thursday, May 18th, at approximately 8am.
Please check you water before using it after the test to ensure that
it is running clear.