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26 Hopkinton Residents Riding for
a Cure in the 2017 Pan-Mass Challenge
Locals will ride in the PMC with
the goal of raising $48 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NEEDHAM, Mass.
June 22 – On
Aug. 5 and 6, 26 riders from Hopkinton will cycle up to 192 miles in
the Pan-Mass
Challenge (PMC) with
the goal of raising $48 million for critical research and cancer
care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
During PMC weekend, more than 6,200 cyclists from more than 40
states and eight countries will return to Massachusetts to
participate in the PMC, choosing from 12 routes of varying mileage
that run through 46 towns. Cyclists are anywhere between 15 and
84-years-old and range from seasoned triathletes to weekend warriors
who trained for this event alone and everything in between.
“We are thrilled to be approaching our 38th PMC
ride weekend. Seeing our growth over the years has been truly
incredible and we look forward to achieving our fundraising goal of
$48 million for Dana-Farber,” said Billy Starr, founder and
executive director of the PMC. “We want to wish all of our riders
and volunteers a safe and enjoyable ride weekend – I’ll see everyone
out on the road.”
Many riders participate in the PMC to honor a family member or
friend lost to, or being treated for, cancer. More than 600 riders
and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered
“Living Proof” of the PMC mission to find a cure. The average
cyclist trains for three months, solicits 40 sponsors and raises
more than $7,000. Volunteers, spectators, donors and sponsors are
part of the camaraderie on ride weekend, all working together toward
a cure.
No other single athletic event raises or contributes more money to
charity than the PMC. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $547 million
dollars for Dana-Farber through the Jimmy Fund, its fundraising arm.
In fact, the PMC is Dana-Farber’s largest single contributor,
raising more than 52 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.
The PMC is presented by the Red Sox Foundation and New Balance. To
make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or become a
virtual rider, visit www.pmc.org,
or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PanMass2017 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.
Good luck to the following participants from Hopkinton:
Martha Gold,
Nick Balster,
Richard Litchfield,
Devette Russo,
Bob Pfeifer,
Drew Logan,
Greg Cohan,
Paul Cassidy,
Dave Finnerty,
Joe Grabmeier,
Bill McCool,
Jamie Rose,
Kathleen Mazur,
William Cupelo,
Stephen Smith,
David Maruska,
Debbie Finnerty,
John Farina,
Daniel Carbonneau,
Lew Holt,
Miguel Londono,
Jay DiMare, Ken Brown,
Scott Howe,
Colleen Finnerty,
Mark Stephan. Contributed content.
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All in the Family
June 22, 2017 -- Tom Manella paddles his canoe to shore like a
kayak, while grandson Tyler, 9, sits safely in the bow. Manella's two
sons, he believes, are operating the sailboats in the background at
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Head-On
June 21, 2017 -- Shortly after 5:00 pm, one of the vehicles failed
to stay in its lane, and collided with the other on the Wood Street
curve near Whisper Way. The red vehicle became fully involved in
flames, which were put down by the Fire Department. In total, three
children and one adult were taken to the hospital.
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DCR Seeks Applicants for Lifeguard
Positions at Hopkinton State Park this Summer
HOPKINTON – June 21, 2017 -- Today, the
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
has announced that the agency is continuing its efforts to
recruit individuals with a desire to become a lifeguard at
Hopkinton State Park in the Town of Hopkinton. DCR lifeguards
are professional rescuers who are trained to prevent injuries
from occurring, and to respond in the event of an emergency to
help save a life. As part of a team, lifeguards must work
together calmly and efficiently to manage crisis situations.
“Lifeguards serve an important role in the Department of
Conservation and Recreation’s summer recreation program by
providing their oversight along the Commonwealth’s many state
managed beaches and pools,” said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. “DCR
lifeguards work hard to safeguard agency pools and waterfronts,
where each year millions of visitors enjoy aquatic recreational
opportunities in a safe, fun environment.”
All DCR lifeguards must be at least 16 years of age, must
complete lifeguard training, and must be certified in first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Additionally, if hired,
lifeguards will earn $13.26 per hour. Also, candidates must be
able to complete the following:
· Timed 500 yard swim;
· Recover 10lb object in 9-12 feet of water; and,
· Pass a written test covering lifeguard procedures, first aid,
and CPR procedures.
Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to call
617-626-1224 or visit the DCR’s
lifeguarding webpage, where test dates and locations,
application information, and lifeguard requirements can be
found.
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Ahrrrrrr... Matey!
(See 150
more grad photos)
June 21, 2017 -- The Learning Center of Hopkinton (TLC) handed out
diplomas and other earned certificates last Thursday in a
pirate-themed ceremony. All 150+ photos have been sorted and sized
for viewing
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Sail Boston
June 21, 2017 --
The Tall Ships of Sail Boston 2017 are Tied Up along the Docks in
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10% off Entire Order All Day, Wednesday,
June 21 at Hillers Pizza
On June 21, 2017, our Customer Appreciation Day, we will take 10%
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HOPKINTON STUDENTS EARN HONORS AT FAY
Academic Honors:
For students whose academic average for the term is A- or above,
with no grade below B.
Elizabeth Chou - Grade 7
Elizabeth Ridgley - Grade 7
Jillian Robertson - Grade 8
Hannah Deng - Grade 9
Academic High Honors:
For students whose academic average for the term is A or above,
with no grade below B.
Annalisa Fang - Grade 7 (Photo, right)
Athletic Awards:
Varsity Award Winners
Hannah Deng, Grade 9 - Girls Varsity Tennis Earnest Effort Award
Elizabeth DeSimone, Grade 9 - Varsity
Softball Brailey Pare MVP Award. Elizabeth was also
awarded the Annie Papadellis Award for Excellence in Girls'
Athletics. She will be attending Brooks School in the fall.
Amanda Kikonyogo, Grade 9, was selected
by the upper school faculty as the winner of the M.J.
LaFoley Poteris Modo Velis Award. Amanda is heading
to Suffield Academy in the fall.
Fay School is an independent, co-educational school in
Southborough, MA serving students in Pre-Kindergarten
through grade nine, with an optional boarding program in
grades seven through nine.
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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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from June 12, 2017 - June 20, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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54 Teresa Road |
Wesley S. Ehrenzeller Jr., Rachel M.
Ehrenzeller |
$620,000 |
June 20, 2017 |
Sarah Dobkin, David Conquergood |
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27 Sweetwater Way unit 257 |
Mayank Advani, Tanya Hingorani |
$484,375 |
June 19, 2017 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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1 Birchwood Lane unit 5A |
Menna Siddiqui, Shehryar Siddiqui |
$300,000 |
June 16, 2017 |
Steven Schaub, Etie-Lee Schaub |
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36 Grove Street |
Todd Wauters, Laura Wauters |
$878,000 |
June 16, 2017 |
Brian W. Cheever, Brian K. Gassett,
Summit Realty Trust |
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88 West Main Street |
Alliance Energy LLC |
$275,000 |
June 16, 2017 |
35 Parkwood Realty LLC, John R. Parsons
Jr.,
Victor C. Galvani, Andrew I. Sacher |
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28 Oakhurst Road |
Cloverhill Properties LLC |
$290,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Jacob W. Jackson, Ryan Jackson |
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8 Breakneck Hill Road |
Navdeep Singh, Avneet Kaur |
$753,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Daniel Hargrave, Lynn Hargrave |
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20 Longwood Drive |
Davis A. Moses, Julie Moses |
$674,150 |
June 15, 2017 |
Robert G. Riga, Donna M. Riga |
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2 Rosewood Lane unit 9B |
Nicholas J. Arone, Cynthia M.
Kirchodorfer |
$275,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Jodi A. Dolan, George M. Dolan |
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118 Ash Street |
Emory Patterson |
$751,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Paul L. Reynolds, Kathleen M. Reynolds |
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1 Wild Road |
Mahmud Hossain, Khodeja Fatema |
$591,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Jason Freeman, Juliana O. Freeman |
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5 Bridgeton Way |
Anton F. Ehrhardt, Nancy L. Ehrhardt |
$1,225,000 |
June 15, 2017 |
Ronald L. Sargent, Jill L. Sargent,
Hopkinton Way Realty Trust |
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5 Weybridge Lane unit 24A |
Naho Shinmura |
$322,500 |
June 15, 2017 |
Florence M. O'Donnell |
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39 Rockwood Lane unit 19 |
Lynn T. Murray |
$590,472 |
June 13, 2017 |
LLD Land Development Corp. |
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5 Daniel Shays Road |
Jason Freeman, Juliana Freeman |
$769,900 |
June 13, 2017 |
Robert J. Kelly, Deborah A. Kelly |
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4 Walcott Street |
Stegi LLC |
$125,000 |
June 12, 2017 |
Patricia Mahoney |
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Police Incidents - Updated 6/20/2017
for 6/12/2017
- 6/14/2017 6/15/2017 6/16/2017
- 6/18/2017 6/19/2017
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FAYSUMMER 2017!
Day Camp Dates: 8 one-week sessions, June 26 - August 18, 2017
Overnight "Stay" Program: 6 one-week sessions, July 10 - 14
through August 14 - 18, 2017
Academic Adventures: 2 two-week sessions, July 16 – 28,
2017 & July 30 – August 11, 2017
English Immersion: 1 5-week session, July 16 - August 18,
2017
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Lawrence Man Arrested For Third Time
Illegally Carrying Firearm, A & B On A PO and Resisting Arrest
Following Violent Stuggle
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June 20, 2017 -- Yesterday (Monday) at 12:10 a.m. Troopers
Brendan Cain and Sheila Cooper were traveling on Essex Street in
Lawrence when they observed a brown Honda Odyssey traveling
toward them at a high rate of speed without headlights on. As
the Honda approached the fully marked State Police cruiser it
made an extremely abrupt U-turn, cutting off the cruiser. The
Honda then pulled along the curb behind a parked vehicle.
As the Troopers approached the vehicle they observed the lone
occupant moving around frantically. After talking with the
occupant, ANGEL GIL, a 29-year old male from Lawrence, the
Troopers asked him to submit to field sobriety tests. Trooper
Cain then attempted to pat frisk GIL for weapons, but GIL
prevented him from doing so. GIL, who has a muscular build, then
began to flex both arms and clinch his fists.
Believing GIL had a firearm Troopers Cain and Cooper attempted
to gain control of his hands. GIL struck Cain in the face with
an elbow and tried to run. Cain tackled GIL and they engaged in
a violent struggle. As they fought, Cain could feel a firearm in
GIL’s waistband. The suspect was trying to pull the gun out.
Trooper Cooper deployed her Taser electronic control weapon and
hit GIL in the back. The probe strike did not slow GIL, who
continued to fight. A second Taser probe strike
immobilized GIL, allowing Trooper Cain to grab both of the
suspect’s hands. Trooper Cooper tried to take the firearm off of
GIL’s person, but the suspect regained his mobility and
violently kicked Cooper in the chest. As this fight continued
more than 50 patrons from a nearby bar came out and began
yelling derogatory remarks at the Troopers.
 Trooper
Nick Nezcypyr arrived to assist. GIL continued to wildly fight
all three Troopers and grabbed the handle of Trooper Nezcypyr’s
pistol, trying to pull it out of its holster. The three
Troopers were able to pin GIL to the ground and held him down.
After several moments other Troopers arrived on scene, along
with several Lawrence Police Officers and Essex County Sheriff’s
Officers. It required ten Troopers and Officers to place GIL
into handcuffs and leg restraints. GIL was found to be in
possession of a .40 Smith & Wesson caliber Taurus PT 740
semi-automatic pistol loaded with six rounds.
GIL was booked and transported to the Middleton House of
Correction without bail.
GIL was charged with the following:
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Resident Named Newton-Wellesley Chief
NEWTON, Mass. (June 19, 2017) --
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) announced today that Louis Jenis, MD
has been named Chief Medical and Innovation Officer (CMIO),
effective immediately.
In this newly created leadership role, Dr. Jenis will work
collaboratively across NWH and the broader Partners HealthCare
System to explore, identify and implement innovative ways to deliver
health care to patients. Dr. Jenis will also oversee the traditional
responsibilities of a Chief Medical Officer, to preserve and promote
a positive practice environment for providers and oversee the
federal and state regulatory issues facing hospitals.
A practicing orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery for
more than 20 years, Dr. Jenis has held numerous leadership roles,
including Chief of Spine Surgery and Vice Chair of Orthopaedic
Surgery at NWH, Chief of Spine Surgery and Fellowship Director at
Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-Chair of The Partners Orthopaedic
Collaborative and Co-Chair of the Partners Spine Value Analysis
Team.
“Dr. Jenis’ vast clinical and leadership experience make him the
ideal individual to lead Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s approach to
innovation in healthcare,” said Newton-Wellesley Hospital President
Dr. Michael R. Jaff. “As we continue to evolve our role as a
community hospital, with a focus on patient accessibility and
technology, Dr. Jenis will work closely with our team to bring fresh
thinking to our patient engagement and service delivery while we
navigate the challenges of today’s healthcare industry.”
Dr. Jenis earned an undergraduate degree from Clark University
before attending Boston University School of Medicine. At the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Dr. Jenis completed an
internship in general surgery and a fellowship and residency in
orthopaedic surgery. He also completed a fellowship in
reconstructive spine surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin and
is working towards completing his Master’s Degree in Health Care
Delivery Science from the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business.
Dr. Jenis has several academic appointments and has published
extensively on the topic of spine surgery. Dr. Jenis lives in
Hopkinton with his family. Contributed content.
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Unique Design
June 19, 2017 -- Architect Luis Lobao,
right, has photographer Joseph Ferraro make a photographic
record for his portfolio of his unique design at One Lumber
Street, where Paul Mastroianni has developed a striking retail
center. In front of 110 Grill is an outdoor seating area with an
open fire pit. On the very opposite corner is a pergola over a
seating area servicing the 110 Grill, as well as The Spoonery,
which is open at that end for ice cream delights. Also, said Mr.
Lobao, is space next to the The Spoon, on the far right, for
outdoor seating, which has yet to be deployed.
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Please be advised that a required fire flow test will take place on
Wilson Street on Wednesday at the LNG plant at approximately 9:00
AM. You may notice some discoloration during and after the test. Please
avoid doing any laundry, dishwasher loads or other water use
activities, during this time. Any discoloration that may occur will
eventually dissipate. You may need to run the cold water in your
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All Abuzz
June 18, 2017 --The (Monarch)
Swallowtail butterfly was
careful not to get near the bees that were swarming all over
this privet hedge, some fighting, as evidenced by one of the
bees on its back with a missing stinger, off-camera.
NOTE: Both Ed Harrow and
Mary Lou Haroian have written to
correct the caption and declare that the butterfly is a
Swallowtail, not a Monarch as we stated. We defer to them and
thank them for their participation.
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Anachronistic
June 18, 2017 -- This hay was too wet for
machine harvesting, said a Sutton farmer this afternoon, and so
he harvested it by hand, a scene that doesn't play out to any
large degree, if at all, in Hopkinton any longer.
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Dad!
by Robert Falcione
FATHERS DAY (June 18, 2017) Wow, look at
you! Bombers jacket, leather helmet, headset, eye protection. Is
that an ascot around your neck? Quite dapper at 23, getting
ready to go off to World War II, to ride backwards whenever you
are in the air, as the rear gunner of a carrier-based TBF
(Torpedo Bomber Fighter) Avenger.
You may be surprised to know that you died in
1983, but your spirit hung around with me for another two years.
At the end of two years, I asked you to go where spirits go, and
you did. It wasn't because I stopped loving you. It was because
nothing in my life or education prepared me for that
circumstance, which became increasingly distracting. I hope
there is peace wherever you are.
Fathers
Day is an opportune time to dwell on the good things that happen
between and a father and a child, and not negative stuff. But
first, a double-edged sword, something I'd like to get off of my
chest, Dad.
Remember the boxes of 78 rpm records that we seemed to carry
with us and store in the basement of each home in which we
lived? Yes, stored beside the piano that we always moved with
us, too, and always stored in the basement. Yes, the one I was
never allowed to "play." But like I said, it is a double-edged
sword.
First of all, I invented the first "vinyl" Frisbees. It is true
that decades before, young people discovered the aerodynamic
quality of Mrs. Frisbie's pie tins. "Tin" is the operative word
here. My Frisbies were like plastic, and I discovered their
aerodynamic quality long before the Frisbee became
massively popular. I should get at least one Attaboy for that.
With a snap of the wrist, I could fling your 78 rpm records over
the ping pong table, the entire length of the basement activity
room, where they struck the cement wall at the other end and
shattered, like the sad imperfections they were. They were as
bad as the innovative, men's plastic comb that was small enough
for the back pocket, but broke in half whenever someone sat on
it.
If it is any consolation, I made sure that "Be My Love" by Mario
Lanza and "Ave Maria" by Enrico Caruso never got touched. Little
did I know they would be on YouTube decades later.
What's YouTube, you ask? I hope you don't mind if I save that
answer for next Fathers Day.
I am certain you remember the typewriter I begged
for that you and Mom got me one Christmas? It was my attempt to
self-cure my undefined ADHD, which I and everyone else involved
knew nothing about back then.
But how about the camera and darkroom you gave me when I was
about 12 years-old? That worked out very well. I applied the
lesson about centering the ashtrays on the round tables in your
lounge to my photography, and my writing, years and years ago.
Ironically, today, I spend most
days in front of a keyboard, or using a camera. It is remarkable
how what seems like little things a parent teaches can have such
a profound influence in an individual's life, when the
seeds finally sprout.
I have the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross Medal) that you
earned and were awarded for deploying the life raft, saving one
of your unconscious crew members; and assisting the other one
into the raft after your plane went down in the middle of the Pacific. Wow,
that's a lot of Attaboys! I really treasure that medal.
Thank you for that; and for the lessons about integrity
and honesty, purpose and drive. Thank you for teaching me about
the horizon, so that I can always see everything in my path; and
make sure my photos are level as well.
A U.S. Navy ship found you and your other two crew members alive
two or three days after the plane hit the bottom. It is
especially relevant to my existence, because it occurred four
years before my birth.
Happy Fathers Day.
Thank you for the medal, and how important that is to my very
being (But what ever happened to the jacket?).
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June 17,2017 -- Fourth from the
left, first row, Maeve Cross, and to her left, property
owner Elizabeth Kistner, planned tonight's party,
inviting a few of their friends, which could be found by
following the smell of barbeque and the sound of
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Below, Start of Timlin Race (Scrolls). Next, Men's
Division winner, 19 year-old Brian Gao of Hopkinton.
Next photo down, Women's Division Winner, 36 year-old
Helen Dinan, of Westborough
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Grand
Parade of Sail Delayed Until 10 a.m.
The Grand Parade of Sail has been delayed due to dense
fog offshore. The Parade will now begin at 10 a.m. for
the safety of the participating tall ships and
spectators. There is no change to other scheduled
activities at this time.
Spectators at anchorage are urged to maintain extra
caution due to weather conditions however spectators on
land are not affected at this time. Anchorage
restrictions remain the same. Traffic, transportation
and parking restrictions have not changed.
For updates please visit
www.SailBoston.com
and download the Sail Boston App (
www.SailBoston.com/app ).
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Sail Boston Advisory; Drone Information
The security operation for Sail Boston will include a
tethered drone at Castle Island, over the venues to
provide an additional aerial vantage point for police
personnel.
The Massachusetts State Police have partnered with
private vendor CyPhy for
deployment of the tethered unmanned aerial system.
Members of the public who observe the drones should be
assured that they are part of the security plan. The
public is reminded that privately-owned drones are not
allowed over the event venues.
For more information on Sail Boston, view our previous
post here.
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TLC (The Learning Center of Hopkinton)
June 15, 2017 -- Above are the
professionals and assistants who teach the
children, below.
"We are a home away from home," said owner Trish Miller,
contrasting corporate facilities with TLC, which is
located in a ranch-style home.
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Car vs Motorcycle on South Street
June 15, 2017 --Officer Brian
Sanchioni finishes directing traffic at the scene of
an accident on South Street, as both wreckers, one
with a passenger vehicle and one with a motorcycle
(top of screen), as well as the fire
engine, gear
up to leave
the
scene. At least one individual was
transported by ambulance to UMass Worcester under
Advanced Life Support protocol.
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Where There's a Smoker,
There's...
June 15, 2017 -- A "smoker," used to smoke meats, got a
little too hot this afternoon and flamed up inside a
business on Ash Street. The cooker was inside the
structure and the flames were contained within it.
Above, Deputy Chief William Miller stands at the end of
the aerial ladder to get a closer look at the structure,
while a firefighter pours water into an entryway below
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Multiple Bear Sightings in Hopkinton,
More...
 June
15, 2017 --From Monday to Wednesday, according to
current
police department logs,
there have been 10 reports from residents of seeing a
black bear, from Fruit Street and Huckleberry Road, to
Wood Street near Whisper Way. When police show up and
put eyes on the bear, it always put the bird feeder down
and heads back to the nearest wooded area.
Many
experts believe that the young adult males venture south
of their territory in search of a mate. As a result,
although they prefer the woods, they venture to
populated areas, where they find a bounty in bird
feeders and rubbish containers.
In the instances where humans have shown up, the bears
have walked away, bothered by the proximity.
A Google user asked which bears to play dead with in
order to survive. The answer...
"Fact: Playing dead will work if you're being attacked
by a mother grizzly defending her cubs. But it is the
wrong thing to do if you're being attacked by a
predatory bear. If a bear attacks (particularly a black bear)
in an offensive manner and physical contact is made,
fight for your life."
The current
police department logs
contain some other interesting incidents: Man in a
blindfold running around the Downtown, a raccoon acting
strangely, a large snapper on a pool cover, a warrant
arrest, 2 young males smoking marijuana, a woman
applying makeup while driving, and a delivery scam.
Here's how the scam works. Somehow, an individual's
credit card number is compromised, someone makes an
unauthorized purchase, and has it delivered to the
person's home. The individual opens the package to find
a costly electronic item, a computer or ipod, etc., that
they did not order. Along comes someone to steal the
item if it is left at the front door. Or, he knocks on
the door claiming to be from FedEx or another carrier
and was sent to pick up the wrongly addressed package.
Phone the police if you receive such a package.
508-497-3401.
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June 14, 2017 -- Hillers Pizza will just not stop
celebrating their one-year anniversary, as they pose
again with the crew of wait and counter staff, drivers,
cooks, owners and family. This very busy pizzeria is not
too busy to use quality Boar's Head products, take your
order over the phone or in person, deliver your meal; or
accept your order online at
www.hillerspizzeria.com for pickup or delivery.
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Loon River
June
14, 2017 -- A Mated Pair of Adult Loons carefully
move with their Newly Hatched Chick between them
while on the Lookout for Bald Eagles, Hawks, Turkey
Vultures and Large Turtles looking for a Meal today
on the Quabbin Reservoir in Central Massachusetts! ~John
Collins
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Four Kittens in a Bucket [
Sung To, "Three coins in a fountain."]
June 15, 2017 -- Workmen heard the cries of lonely,
abandoned kittens in an unoccupied home and called
Hopkinton Police. Above, Officer Matthew Santoro
delivers them to Lauren Maistros at Baypath Humane
Society, which accepted responsibility from thereon.
Baypath Director Elizabeth Jefferis said that the
kittens could have been left on their own by a human, or
a feral mother. Check Baypath's
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14th Annual Sharon
Timlin Memorial Event is taking place
this Saturday, June 17th!
Above, 2016 file photo by
Jonathan Goldberg
Reminder: Saturday,
June 17, 2017, Hopkinton High School:
The 14th Annual Sharon
Memorial 5K Race/Walk and Family Fun Day to Cure
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Please note
that traffic will be heavier than usual. There
will be a section of Hayden
Rowe Street (Route 85) from Grove
Street to Chestnut Street that will be closed
for approximately 30 minutes beginning at
approximately 8:25 AM.
Police will be
available to redirect traffic through these
areas.
PARKING WILL BE
VERY LIMITED. ALLOW EXTRA TIME AND PARK ON SIDE
STREETS IF POSSIBLE, CAR POOL IF POSSIBLE or use
our secured, free bike valet
14th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event: Saturday
June 17, 2017 8:30 AM
Help us
Raise money to find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's
Disease).
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AVOID TRAFFIC
AND PARKING HASSLES: Ride your bike and take
advantage of the secure, bike valet! Open from 7
AM until Noon.
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Great raffle and silent
auction items will be available at the event on
the family fun day field.
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Honored guests
at event: Mike Timlin (former MLB pitcher) and
his family
Live music by local Hopkinton
band, Hot Acoustics.
Dunk your favorite teacher on the family fun day!!
FUN FOR ALL AGES!!! Games, Crafts, Obstacle
Courses, Food and much more.
Event is held rain
or shine!
Schedule of Events: (For those who are able to,
packet pick up can be done on Thursday, June 15th at
PR Running in Westborough and Friday, June 16th at
Webster First Credit Union, Hopkinton (Price Chopper
Plaza): See web site for details.)
7:00 AM:
Event opens (packet pick up, bike valet)
8:30 AM:
5K Race begins and family fun day opens
10 AM: Kids color
run (Kids meet at track on 9:45 AM)
11:30 AM: Raffle/Silent
Auction Closes
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Site Walk?
June 113, 2017 -- No sooner did Ron Nation bring his
development's concept drawings before the Planning Board
last night, that this black bear decided to check out
the property for himself. Photo taken by
Dan McIntyre,
apparently through a screen.
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Kara MacDonald, 49
 UPTON
- Kara MacDonald,
49, passed away on Saturday, June 10 in
her home, surrounded by family and friends, after a year
and a half battle with lung cancer. Kara is predeceased
by her husband Peter MacDonald. She leaves behind her
daughter Maggie (15) and Kate (13), her sisters Kelly
Grill of Upton, Julie Westcott and her fiance Rob
Cavicchio also of Upton, her parents Jack and Pauline
Westcott of Hopkinton, her in laws Gert and Leo McAlice
of Walpole, Judi and Steve Holubesko of Plainville, Beth
and Dick Kelly of Medfield, Rick and Sami MacDonald of
Camano Island Washington, Steve MacDonald of Foxboro,
Tom and Sue Macdonald of Wellesley and Peter Grill of
Milford as well as several nieces and nephews and one
great niece, all whom she adored.
Kara received a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst in
Business Administration and a Masters degree from
Simmons College in Human Resource Management. She began
working for the Boston Athletic Association in the mid
1990's and was an integral member of the registration
team helping the BAA to establish the notion of Runner
Services. She became an early thought leader and
valuable contributor in the area of athletes with
disabilities, establishing policies and procedures that
are in use today. In a statement about her passing the
BAA remembers Kara as a kind and thoughtful woman who
always had time to listen to the full story and set of
circumstances surrounding any situation.
Kara was a lover of Broadway musicals, travelling to NYC
with family and friends as often as possible to catch a
show. If a James Taylor concert was in town Kara was
there. As a young girl, Kara spent her summer vacations
in Eastham. Each year on her birthday she would watch
the sunrise and sunset from the beach. When she had
children she returned to Eastham to share with them her
love of the ocean and the sunsets. Kara was devoted to
her girls and her greatest joy in life was being their
mother. She was incredibly proud of the strong, talented
women they are destined to be.
A celebration of Kara’s life will take place Thursday,
June 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for
the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted through
a Go Fund Me campaign to support Maggie and Kate -
https://www.gofundme.com/karingforkara or
through Jeanne Leombruno and Bob Flumere's Pan Mass
Challenge fundraiser in Kara's honor. 100% of your tax
deductible contribution to the Pan Mass goes to cancer
research so that one day soon no other family will have
to experience losing a loved one to cancer -
http://profile.pmc.org/JL0405
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Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home,
34 Church Street, Hopkinton.
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St. John’s Church
Wednesday June 14, 9-7 PM
All Furniture ½ price
Thursday June 15, 9-7 PM
All white elephant ½ price
Friday June 16, 9-7PM Last Day
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Planning Board Mulls New Open-Space Concept
Plan, More
by Michael Karlis
Staff Writer
June 13, 2017 -- The planning
board reconvened after a three week hiatus to discuss a
possible sub division development off of Whisper Way, a
public hearing on the removal of tree on Ash Street, and
to continue discussions in regards to the development
off of Saddle Hill.
The nineteen-lot development off
of Whisper Way was presented in an informal discussion
by Peter Lavoie, an associate of Guerriere & Hanlon
Inc., who led the discussion on behalf of developer Ron
Nation. The proposal includes expanding and paving
Whisper Way, nineteen new homes, and a septic station to
connect the homes to town services. Planning Board
members had concerns regarding the amount of wetlands
that would be affected.
The first plan would fill in 2,400
square feet of wetlands.
The second plan would fill in 1,000 sq. ft. less of
wetlands and would include twenty-five acres of open
space.
"In the open space plan we are
disturbing 1,000 sq. ft. less of wetlands and the
driveways would be shorter,” Lavoie said.
Fire Chief Steve Salman had
concerns about the open space plan (click on thumbnail
to view), which included two cul-da-sac’s within 1,000
feet of each
other, which is labeled as a safety hazard for emergency
vehicles by the town.
“I would
have to see a final plan; the first plan didn't bother
me though,” Slaman said.
Developer Ron
Nation and Fire Chief Slaman agreed to meet in the near
future to discuss the plan further.
Nation also acknowledged that the
final plan would have to be approved by the Conservation
Committee before being voted on by the Planning Board
because of the disturbance of wetlands.
The Planning Board
also held a public hearing on the removal of two hickory
trees and the temporary removal of a stonewall at 147
Ash Street. The home is being connected to the municipal
sewer. The board voted unanimously to approve the scenic
road permit for the trees' removal. The work is being
completed by W.J Deiana Excavating of Hopkinton.
Saddle Hill LLC, which proposed a
development near the intersection of Saddle Hill Rd and
Prospect Street withdrew its application for a special
permit without prejudice. Saddle Hill LLC gave no reason
for the withdrawal, but vocal opposition by residents of
Saddle Hill could have played a part in the decision.
Lastly, local
entrepeneur Paul Mastroianni and his company REC
Hopkinton LLC are due for a public hearing at the next
planning board meeting on June 26th regarding
Mastroianni's concept plan for the controversial
residential development on Chamberlain Street and Whalen
Road.
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One- year Anniversary
June 12, 2017 -- Hiller’s Pizza has officially been open
for one year! We want to extend our gratitude to all of
our loyal patrons for
supporting us at Hiller’s Pizza!
For nearly two decades, our family has serviced the
Hopkinton community; our previous endeavor being
managing Dino’s Pizza. With our grand opening of
Hiller’s Pizza last June, we could not be more ecstatic
with the outpouring of support we have received from the
community. We have been thankful that you choose us to
provide catering services for your sporting events,
ceremonies, graduation parties, birthdays, and a number
of other events and celebrations which best fit your
needs. Again, thank you for your constant support, and
we look forward to our future, growing with the town!
We look forward to seeing you!
For pick-ups and deliveries,
please call us at (508) 435-0021, or visit us online at https://hillerspizzeria.com.
In addition to our catering services, we also provide
dine-in services. Come and enjoy our newly vamped
outdoor patio with the warm weather quickly approaching,
or our remodeled dining area.
Our Thank You Gift To You:
On June 21, 2017, our Customer Appreciation Day,
we will take 10% off of your order at the register.
From the Sismanis family at Hillers Pizza.
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Edith A Page
(Frantzen)
HOPKINTON -
Edith A Page (Frantzen) of Hopkinton,
widow of Gerald Robert Page, passed away June 9, 2017 at
the age of 96 after a brief illness. She leaves behind
five children, Gerald D. Page of Uxbridge, Richard A.
Page of Marlborough, Karen L. Roberts of Marlborough,
Pamela E. Page of Auburn, and William B. Page of Hudson,
ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister,
Alfrida A (Frieda) Brownly of Titusville, Florida and an
extended family, all of whom she dearly loved. Edith was
predeceased by two brothers, Peter A. M. Frantzen, and
William M. Frantzen, and two sisters, Kitty L. Murray,
and Harriet C. Reed.
Edith was
the daughter of Amalie Rebekka Sofie Karoliussen and
Peder Alfred Frantzen. Edith emigrated from Norway with
her family at the age of five. She lived in
Massachusetts most of her life. She worked in sales as a
corporate accountant, and operated a real estate
business with her husband in her early years.
Edith loved
gardening and enjoyed watercolor and oil paintings,
completing her final painting the day before she died.
She wrote poetry, played the piano, researched and wrote
her memoirs, and kept in contact with family members
from around the world via Facebook and email.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 15, 2017 from
9:00 to 10:45 a.m in the Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street.. A
funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11:00
a.m. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery,
Hopkinton after the funeral service..
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300
5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from June 5, 2017 - June 12, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo |
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Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
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12 Smith Road |
Justin Dorfman, Amy Dorfman |
$867,000 |
June 9, 2017 |
Joseph P. Champagne, Denise P. Champagne |
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31 Parker Point Road |
Robyn L. Seifert, Kerry D Kleckner |
$330,000 |
June 8, 2017 |
Michael J. Ring |
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98 East Main Street |
Mason Granberry Axford |
$360,000 |
June 8, 2017 |
Ephesus LLC |
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23 Huckleberry Road |
Daniel Snyder, Shannon E. Hawley |
$765,500 |
June 8, 2017 |
David A. Frandina, Lea W. A. Frandina,
Roseanne G Andrew, Jerry Varner |
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 THANK-A-TEACHER,
Spring 2017 - DUE June 13th
Say "Have a Great Summer" and "Thank you!"
all at the same time. The Thank-A-Teacher program is a great
way to tell your child's teachers how much you appreciate the
work that they do! Each educator honored by a donation receives
a personalized card from the Education Foundation thanking them
for their work, and includes the name of your child. If you
didn't see these in your child's backpack you can download it
here:
Thank-A-Teacher Spring 2017
Donations are due back on June 13th.
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Certified
June 11, 2017 -- Susie Nagel's pleasant,
outgoing personality and attention to detail did not go unnoticed by
the owners of Bill's Pizzaria Kitchen & Grill when she worked at the
food order and pickup station. It was not long after her 18th
birthday that Susie became TIPS certified and moved over to the bar
and lounge side of the restaurant. She was also noticed by two
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Mouse-over image
June 11, 2017-- At the HPTA carnival
late Saturday afternoon, the boy in red in the lead capsule shows
"no-hands" to his father, who was standing on terra firma.
Mouse-over the image to see the riders in the upside-down mode at
the top of the ride.
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HOPKINTON -
Edith A. Page
died Friday June 9, 2017 in Milford after a brief illness. Funeral
arrangements, entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, are
incomplete at this time. |
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Home Sweet Home
June 11, 2017 -- This turtle's shell is a
great defense against the casual curiosity-seeker, like the mosquito
trying to drill through the top; but would have little deterrent for
a human being bent on having some fresh turtle soup. Both the turtle
and the chipmunk below were photographed at the Rocky Hill
Conservation area in Oxford on Saturday.
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Omnivorous
June 11, 2017 -- It appears that this
chipmunk's meal may consist of a insect with legs. |
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Contented Cat
June 1, 2017 -- Under the shade of a large
oak, Tigger is flattered by big, diffused light from the sky,
but also a large light bounced from the white house in front of
him that can be seen reflected in his eyes. A large light source
is flattering; the inverse is true.
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HOPKINTON -
Alice M. Ross, 75, died June 6, 2017 after a
battle with cancer. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of
the late Dr. Thomas and Rita (Gormley) Dwyer. A 1961 graduate of
Marymount College, she worked her entire life as mother, candy store
owner, real estate agent, nurse and the last 12 years as shop
manager at Victoria Mansion in Portland, ME.
She is survived by her children H. Gavin Ross of Yonkers, NY,
William Ross and wife Ethel of Cumberland, ME, Patrick Ross and wife
Amanda of Hopkinton, MA, and Kathleen O'Dell and husband Michael of
Syracuse, NY. She also leaves her grandchildren Elizabeth, Colby,
Scout, Brady, Declan, Griffin, Piper, Liam and Ella. In addition
she leaves her sister Rita Hicks and husband Thomas of Wall, NJ and
her brother Dr. Sean Dwyer and wife Deborah of Bethesda, MD and many
beloved cousins, nieces and nephews,
A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 19, 2017 at
10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street.
There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the, Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home,
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Safe Transport
June 9, 2017 -- Professionals
from Hopkinton Fire Department arrive at Tri-County
Medical at One Lumber Street to pick up a patient for
transport to Milford Regional on Wednesday. Tri-County
is an urgent care facility, not an emergency room
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Watchable Wildlife
June 8, 2017 -- Hopkinton State
Park has miles of hiking trails, miles of roadway,
boating and kayaking, swimming, and lots of watchable
wildlife, like the red-tailed hawk above. It was largest
the photographer has ever seen, and with the most red
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Watch this sneak preview of
The Shakespearean Jazz Show
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At Hopkinton Center
for the Arts
Friday, June 9 at 8
pm
Energetic
and
innovative, The
Shakespearean
Jazz Show reinvigorates
and
re-contextualizes
Shakespearean
performance. The
Nine
Worthies
provides an
unforgettable
parade of
Shakespearean
sonnets,
songs and
scenes
composed to
original New
Orleans-style
jazz.
Tickets: $20
general
admission,
$15 seniors,
$10 students
Bonus Deal: Show
your HPTA
wrist band
from this
weekend's Carnival and
tickets are
only $10 at
the door!
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Single Again Announces Summer Plans Next Meeting
Scheduled for June 30
 HOPKINTON,
MA (June 8, 2017) --- St. Paul’s Single Again group
announced that, due to members’ vacation plans, the
June and July meetings will be combined into one
meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 30. This
meeting will feature ice cream, board games, and
social time as well as the usual opportunity to
share, support, and pray together. The Single Again
meeting is open to the public and will take place at
the Parish Hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61
Wood Street in Hopkinton.
In August the Single Again meeting will return to
the third Friday of the month with tentative plans
to travel on August 18 to a Pawtucket Red Sox game.
Single Again is a support group for people who,
though divorce, death, or other circumstances, are
single again. It is not a dating group, and while it
is a faith-based ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church, it is open to everyone, regardless of church
affiliation.
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 welcomes the LGBTQ
community, and, indeed, everyone. For more
information call 774-253-4432, visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org , or email
single.again@stpaulhopkinton.org .
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Hopkinton Man Rides to End Alzheimer’s
HOPKINTON, MA (June 8, 2017) – Andy Andrews, of
Hopkinton, will bike 100 miles in the Alzheimer’s
Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter’s RIDE
to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 24. Starting and
finishing at Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH, the RIDE
provides a 2-, 30-, 62- and 100-mile route through the
towns of coastal New Hampshire and the north shore of
Massachusetts.
This is Andrews’ sixth year participating in the RIDE,
“initially I wanted to participate to honor my Dad and
my Aunt Jackie. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
and my aunt had passed away from complications due to
dementia. I wanted to raise awareness of the disease and
raise funds to help find a cure.”
In 2014, Andrews lost his father to cancer though he
notes that Alzheimer’s made it particularly challenging
for him to understand what was happening. He looks
forward to taking on the 100-mile course this year and
notes the memory of his father helps him through the
many miles, “don’t underestimate what you can do to ride
in honor or in memory of a loved one. It is an
incredibly powerful experience to be surrounded by
people who have been touched in some way or another by
Alzheimer’s.”
Started by the Noonan family, the RIDE to End
Alzheimer’s formerly called Memory Ride, grew from a
small, family-inspired event to a cycling challenge
attracting riders throughout New England and beyond.
Each year, 90 percent of the funds raised are given to
research restricted grants for Alzheimer’s disease and
other dementias. The remaining 10 percent of the
proceeds fund programs and services in Massachusetts and
New Hampshire. Since the event began 21 years ago, the
RIDE to End Alzheimer’s has raised over $4,000,000.
“We know that five million Americans are living with
Alzheimer’s, by 2050 this number could rise as high as
sixteen million,” said Autumn Hotaling, Development
Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter.
“We must find meaningful treatment and a cure for
Alzheimer’s disease. With the awareness and funds raised
by our RIDE to End Alzheimer’s cyclists, we will move
closer to our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.”
To register or volunteer at the RIDE to End Alzheimer’s
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Against
the Tide will be held for the 25th year at DCR's
Hopkinton State Park on Saturday, June 17, 2017.
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will be
holding its annual, statewide Against the Tide Swim,
Kayak, Walk, Run and/or Aquathon fundraising events
again in 2017. Proceeds benefit MBCC, which is the
state's leading breast cancer organization that
seeks to understand the causes of breast cancer in
order to find ways to prevent the disease.
"We are very fortunate to
have such tremendous support from citizens of
Massachusetts demanding greater protection of their
children's future health in our
effort to stop breast cancer before it starts," says
MBCC's Executive Director Cheryl Osimo. "MBCC is
proud to be honoring Dr. John Erban this year as
part of MBCC's 25th annual event. Dr.
Erban and his wife Lisa and family are long time
residents of Wakefield, MA. He is Clinical
Director and Associate Director for Clinical Science
at the Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center, and
Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of
Medicine. As an
internationally known oncologist,
Dr. Erban is an inspiration to so many in the work
he does every day. We are grateful for his role as a
member of the board of our sister organization
Silent Spring Institute, and his ongoing dedication to our
collective goal of cancer prevention for future
generations."
The
Statewide Metro-Boston Against the Tide will be held
for the 25th year at DCR's Hopkinton State Park on
Saturday, June 17, 2017. The statewide Cape Cod
Against the Tide will be held for the 18th year at
DCR's Nickerson State Park (Brewster, MA) on
Saturday, August 19, 2017.
These family-friendly and
inspirational events bring people from all
demographics together with one goal in mind: breast
cancer prevention. Both events consist of
several components: competitive and recreational
swims, recreational kayak, fitness walk, and USA
Track & Field certified 5K/10K runs. Participants of
all ages and abilities can choose 1, 2, or 3 of
these exciting activities. The event also offers an
Aquathon "Splash and Dash" component, where
participants "splash" in the competitive 1-mile swim
and immediately "dash" in the 5K or 10K run (chosen
by the participant).
MBCC is inviting people
throughout Massachusetts to register for one or both
of the events at www.mbcc.org/swim or
by calling 1-800-649-MBCC (6222). Those who cannot
attend are invited to make a pledge to a registered
participant or existing team. Participants
may register as an individual or as part of a team.
Registration is $40 per adult per event activity
($80 for Aquathon) and $25 per student per event
activity ($50 for Aquathon) up to a maximum of 3
events. We encourage all participants to fundraise
beyond the registration minimum, as all proceeds
support Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition.
Prizes will be awarded to the podium
finishers and top fundraisers.
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A Lifesaver
by Roger Kabler
When I was 14 years old, I was
in a dark depression. The only thing that pulled me
out of it was doing a painting; a mural in my
bedroom in Framingham. It was a copy of the famous
Jaws poster. It took me all summer and in the course
of painting it , my depression lifted and I was
filled with purpose.
The Shark is still lurking on
the wall there today in my mom's house, threatening
to finally attack the swimmer. But that's not the
story....
Forty years after I painted
Jaws, sitting in my studio in Woodville, I
wondered who originally created that image. I
Googled it and found the artist , Roger Kastel.
He
has painted many well known movie posters and
book covers. I wrote to his representatives,
told my story and asked them to please pass my
gratitude along to Roger Kastel.
A few days later I got a
reply from them, thanking me for my letter and
asking me if I had a photo of my Jaws mural. I
did. I e-mailed it to them . A week or so later,
they replied, saying It was amazing for a 14
year-old, and thanks for sharing it.
Two weeks after that I
entered a dog painting into the Arts in Bloom
show at The Hopkinton Center for the Arts. On
the opening night, I noticed an incredible
painting of Yellow Irises. The painting was by a
Roger Kastel. (WHAT? NO WAY!) I asked the
curator, "Is Roger Kastel here?"
They told me he just
left. I ran out to the parking lot and saw a big
car pulling out of a space. I ran over to the
car and tapped on the window. The window rolled
down. Out of breath, I introduced myself. "Hi
I'm Roger Kabler!!" Roger Kastel knew who I was.
And his wife, Grace, in the passenger seat knew
too; she was the "rep" who answered my letters.
They both looked wicked surprised as this
happening occurred to the three of us. It turns
out the Kastels live very close by! What are the
chances? After 40 years I decide to make a
connection, and the man who helped save my life
40 years ago turns out to be a neighbor, and
we're in the same art show .
They got out of the car and
Grace took pictures of the two artists, shoulder
to shoulder , who painted Jaws.
Painting still saves my life
and keeps my heart in the game.
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Veterans Flag Day Dinner
Hopkinton Veterans
of all ages will be honored
 with
a dinner funded by BayPath Elder Services.
Wednesday, June
14 at 5:30
Hopkinton Senior
Center
28 Mayhew Street
Please contact the
Senior Center to make your reservations.
508-497-9730
Transportation is
available if needed – please request at sign up
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Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival Raises Over
$20,000
for the Renovation and Expansion
of Hopkinton Public Library
June 6, 2016,
Hopkinton, Mass. – Hopkinton Public Library
Foundation’s 6th
Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival raised over
$20,000 for the restoration, renovation and expansion of
Hopkinton Public Library, due to open its doors this
fall. The event hosted 3000 kids and adults on Sunday,
June 4, 2017, at the Hopkinton High School.
With this event
and the generosity of the numerous families who joined
1000 Homes and secured Naming Opportunities in the last
month, fundraising for the Library has now reached
$940,000! We hope to reach the community’s goal of
raising $1 million for this incredible project at the
event of the century, “A Novel Affair – A Literary
Cocktail Benefit,” to be held on October 28, 2017, in
the Library.
Touch-A-Truck
featured over 50 construction, service and emergency
trucks and vehicles from local companies.
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The photo below is from last year's high adventure trip
to the Northern Tier in Canada(Dan Bradbury, Jack
Dionne, Ethan Ritterbusch).
Boy Scout Troop 1 Pasta Dinner &
Silent Auction Fundraiser
Please join Boy Scout Troop 1 for
our annual Pasta and Meatball Dinner
and Silent Auction fundraising event
on Friday, June 16 from 5:00-8:00pm
at Faith Community Church, 146 E
Main St, Hopkinton. The meal will be
prepared and served by Hopkinton Boy
Scout Troop 1 and families. It
includes salad, bread, coffee, and
dessert. This will be a festive
community event as we celebrate the
start of summer! This is a
fundraiser to help fund a High
Adventure/Leadership Trip to BSA
Philmont Scout Ranch for July 2018.
Tickets are $10/person or
$5/Children under 10! Tickets are
available online, from any Troop 1
scout or by contacting Damian Packer
at dpacker@troop1hopkinton.org.
Tickets will also be donated to
"Local Heroes."
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Parking Lesson
June 6, 2017 -- The vehicle
above, parked at EMC Park must have thought it was okay
to take up the hashed area beside two handicap spaces
that are reserved for vans and other vehicles to unload
their wheelchairs onto. Hopefully they will see this
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Dangerous
June 6, 2017 --The car that was
allegedly struck from behind by the vehicle above at one
of, if not the, most dangerous
areas in Hopkinton |
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Two Vermont Men and a Woman Arrested for
Distribution of Heroin
DEERFIELD, MA (June 5, 2017) -- Yesterday, at about 3:30
a.m., Trooper Anthony Lavigne assigned to the State
Police Barracks in Shelburne Falls was
on patrol on Route 91 in the town of Deerfield when he
observed a black Honda Pilot traveling northbound make
several marked lane violations. Trooper Lavigne
subsequently stopped the vehicle. Trooper Welch arrived
as back up.
As a result of an investigation and subsequent search of
the vehicle 98 white wax bags containing heroin as well
as drug paraphernalia.
The operator identified as MELISSA LOISELLE, 36, of
Richford VT, the front passenger and owner of the
vehicle identified as STEPHEN SALYER, 37, of Enosburg
VT, and the rear passenger identified as Jeremy
Stanhope, 37, of Richford VT, were placed under arrest
and transported to the Shelburne Falls Barracks where
they were booked. Bail was set at $1000 for SALYER, $500
for STANHOPE and $200 for LOISELLE. They were all
transported to the Franklin County House of Correction.
LOISELLE was criminally charged with the following
offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A;
-Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
She was also issued a Massachusetts Civil Citation for
marked lanes violation.
SALYER was criminally charged with the following
offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A;
-Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
-Possession of a Dangerous Weapon;
STANHOPE was criminally charged with the following
offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A;
-Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
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Middlesex
Sheriff’s Office Graduates
18 from
Special Citizens Academy
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
recently concluded its inaugural Special Citizens
Academy with a graduation ceremony and lunch for the 18
participants who completed the four-week program.
Designed for adults with developmental disabilities who
have an interest in public safety, the Special Citizens
Academy provided participants with the opportunity to
learn more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO)
and its functions. Graduates of the Academy included
both independent participants and groups from local
agencies such as the Valley Collaborative, Northeast
ARC, Eastern Middlesex ARC, and Triangle, Inc.
“I want to thank all our participants – as well as their
families and caretakers – who made our first Academy
program such a memorable success,” said Sheriff Peter J.
Koutoujian. “This program is an extension of efforts to
connect with all residents of Middlesex County, and we
look forward to hosting future sessions.”
Participants attended classes on issues such as Internet
Safety and Awareness; Fire Safety and First Aid; and
Scam Prevention. They also received demonstrations from
the MSO’s K-9 Unit, SWAT Team, and Mobile Operations
Unit.
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has already received
interest from individuals to attend the next Special
Citizen’s Academy. If you or someone you know would like
to participate, please contact the Office of Community
Affairs at 978-495-7410.
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Jeanne L. (McHatton) Arbour, 89
 Jeanne
L. (McHatton) Arbour, 89, of Port Richey, FL, passed
away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Jeanne
was born in Massachusetts on March 1, 1928 and graduated
from Hopkinton High School in 1946.
She married soon after and moved to Florida in June
1957. Jeanne was daughter of the late Nathan and
Florence (Mercier) McHatton.
Preceded in death by siblings: Francis, George, Florence
Freeman, Mary Briggs, Rita
Kruger, Helen Arcudi, Josephine Hill Pedato, and by her
husband, Laurence in 2004.
She is survived by her son, Larry Arbour and wife, Karen
of Lake Panosoffkee, Fl. daughter, Louise Arbour Ford of
Port Richey, Fl. one grandson, David W. Ford Jr.; two
great grandchildren, Hannah and Davis.
Internment will take place at
a date to be determined at Florida National Cemetery.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from May 31, 2017 - June 5, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo |
| Address |
Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
| Hopkinton |
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238 West Main Street |
Edson L. Moser, Schirlei G. Ferriera |
$440,000 |
June 2, 2017 |
Gregory F. Stanzione, Allie Stanzione |
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21 Sweetwater Way unit 254 |
Pandu Ranga Swamy Prudhivi, Venkata M.
Prudhivi |
$490,000 |
June 2, 2017 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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61 Downey Street |
Brendan Brinkman, Jessica Kenyon |
$463,500 |
June 2, 2017 |
Stephen P. Murphy, Mitchiko E. Murphy |
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17 Sweetwater Way unit 252 |
Viral Makwana, Swati Parmar |
$495,360 |
May 31, 2017 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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Desire To Inspire
Periodically the Hopkinton Middle School Desire
To Inspire Team arranges for inspirational
presenters to speak to the students.
Today distinguished author, Gregory Maguire (www.gregorymaguire.com)
visited Hopkinton Middle School and addressed
the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
In addition to authoring several books
including Wicked:
The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the
West, Gregory is a frequent contributor to
the Examined Life - Greek Studies in the Schools
(www.teachgreece.org).
Due to a grant from the 26.2 Foundation four
Hopkinton Middle School teachers (Chuck
Rockwood, Mary Vera, Diane Norby and Michael
Siedlecki) have participated in and completed
the program, which includes a rigorous course of
study culminating with a week in Greece. Maguire
is a contributor to the program.
The 8th grade class trip to new York, later this
week, will include a performance of Wicked.
Contributed content.
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Police Arrest Man on Animal Cruelty Warrant, Recover
Loaded Gun
 June 5, 2017 -- Massachusetts State Police and Peabody
Police on Friday arrested a Peabody man wanted for
severely beating a puppy on a Peabody Street. Troopers
from the State Police fugitive unit and a Peabody
detective also recovered a loaded handgun in the car the
suspect was driving.
Troopers from the State Police Violent Fugitive
Apprehension Section (VFAS) recently developed
information suggesting that JOHN LEGER, 32, was staying
at a residence on Woodbridge Road in Peabody. Early
Friday morning, the troopers and Peabody detective set
up surveillance on that residence. They eventually
observed LEGER leave the house and begin driving away.
Police stopped LEGER’s car and quickly apprehended him.
In his glove box, they found a loaded .45 caliber Smith
& Wesson handgun. Troopers took LEGER to the Danvers
Barracks to be booked.
The Essex County District Attorney’s Office had indicted
LEGER in Essex Superior Court on Feb. 22 for animal
cruelty and witness intimidation. The indictments stem
from LEGER’s severe physical abuse of a puppy, and
threats he made to bystanders who tried to intervene to
stop LEGER. Following that incident, the Animal Rescue
League of Boston took custody of the dog, whose name was
Bryson.
Following his arrest, LEGER was arraigned Friday in
Peabody District Court. In addition to the warrants, he
was additionally charged with several new offenses
committed at the time of his arrest: carrying a firearm
without a license; carrying a loaded firearm without a
license; unlawful possession of ammunition; committing a
firearm violation while having committed three prior
violent or drug crimes; and operating a motor vehicle
after his license was revoked for being a habitual
traffic offender. At LEGER’s arraignment, Essex
prosecutors successfully sought to have him held without
bail pending an upcoming dangerousness hearing.
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A Turning Point for Western Civilization?
Battle of Marathon
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Stairway to the Heavens
June 4, 2017 -- Four year-old
Adrian Rybalnik gets help from Dad climbing off of the
Hopkinton Fire Department's
100' tall ladder today at the Touch-a-Truck event. |
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June 4, 2017 -- Rob Phipps is
accepting the bottle-feeding duty from daughter Megan
Majeran, of his youngest grandchild, 6 month-old Jamie. |
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Hot Acoustics
June 4, 2017 --
I traveled down to Gillette Stadium today where our
Hometown Band, Hot Acoustics with Steve Spector, Carter
Berking, Tim Levitt and Ray Elwood Headlined the
Entertainment at New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski's
Charity Event for Cancer Research called The Buzz Off!
Gronk had his Head Shaved and then Shaved the Heads of
the Top Donation Earners at the 8th Buzz off held at the
Stadium! ~ John Collins |
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Arts in Bloom at the HCA
June 4, 2017 -- The Hopkinton
Garden Club has complemented some of the artwork on
display at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts Gallery's
juried art show with some floral artwork of their own.
The exhibit runs until June 22. |
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Class of 2017 Graduation
June 4, 2017 -- John Ritz shares
a photo from his unique point of view in the center of
the balcony aside the HHS Library on Friday. |
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Statement Regarding Suspected Terrorist Attack in London
June
3, 2017 -- As it does in all suspected terrorist
attacks, domestic and international, the Commonwealth
Fusion Center is monitoring developments and
intelligence pertaining to tonight’s attacks in London.
The Fusion Center — which collects, analyzes and
disseminates intelligence about criminal and terrorist
acts and organizations — has been in communication with
the US Department of Homeland Security National
Operations Center. If any information is developed
that has relevance to the safety of Massachusetts
residents, the Fusion Center will share it with partner
law enforcement agencies and the public. Meanwhile, our
thoughts are with the London victims and the emergency
responders who again have been confronted by deadly
extremist acts.
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