Governor Baker Signs an Act to Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana

  BOSTON – July 28, 2017 -- Governor Charlie Baker today signed bipartisan legislation to update state laws governing the cultivation, sale, and adult use of marijuana following a voter-approved ballot question in 2016. Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito were joined by several legislators at a signing ceremony at the State House to enact H. 3818, An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana.

“We appreciate the careful consideration the legislature took to balance input from lawmakers, educators, public safety officials and public health professionals, while honoring the will of the voters regarding the adult use of marijuana,” said Governor Baker. “We look forward to appointing members of the Cannabis Control Commission and the Cannabis Advisory Board to join us in working with Treasurer Goldberg, Attorney General Healey, local officials, law enforcement and all other stakeholders involved to implement the enhanced law safely and responsibly throughout the Commonwealth.”

Highlights from H. 3818:
· This law outlines the ability of cities and towns to exercise local control to ban or limit the development of marijuana establishments to address municipal concerns.

· Sets the special excise tax on adult use marijuana sales to 10.75% to support the costs of regulating the industry and to fund initiatives in public health, public safety, police training, restorative justice and workforce development.
o There is a local option for cities and towns to add a 3% tax on top of the combined 17% between sales and the marijuana specific excise tax.
o Medical marijuana will remain untaxed.

· Establishes a 5 member Cannabis Control Commission to regulate both the adult use and medical marijuana industries consisting of one appointee each from the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney General. The remaining two members will be agreed upon by the majority of those 3 constitutional officers.

· Establishes a 25 member Cannabis Advisory Board with 5 appointees each from the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney General. The remaining 10 appointees are ex officio appointees with expertise and knowledge relevant to the Board’s mission.

· Establishes requirement that the Cannabis Control Commission set potency limits for edible marijuana products and that it adopt packaging requirements that conform to a detailed list of health and safety protections. Contributed content.

Click here to read the bill.

State Police Arrest Worcester Man For Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking

WORCESTER -- On Wednesday July 26, members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit and State Police Detective Unit for Worcester County, along with the Worcester Police Vice Squad and Gang Unit, executed search warrants on a Worcester residence and a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

As a result of the search warrants, troopers and officers recovered 109 grams of heroin, 41.9 grams of fentanyl, 16.9 grams of cocaine, packaging material, and a large amount of US Currency.

JUAN P. ORTIZ-RUIZ, a 40-year-old male from Worcester, was arrested and transported to the Millbury Barracks, where he was booked on the following offenses:

• Trafficking in Fentanyl;

• Trafficking in heroin;

• Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute; and

• Conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Mark Christopher Antonioli, 38

Holliston- Mark Christopher Antonioli, 38, of Holliston, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Faith E. (Mantell) Antonioli and the late Lawrence E. Antonioli.

Mark enjoyed working on cars and was good at fixing everything. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his son Dominic play hockey and watching his daughter Brianna dance.

Mark is survived by his mother, his two brothers, Brian Antonioli of Holliston and Matt Antonioli of Medway; his two children, Brianna Antonioli and her mother Julie Andrews and her husband Bobby Andrews of Hopkinton, and Dominic Antonioli and his mother, Mark’s Fiancee, Dianne Huber of Holliston; as well as his nieces and nephews, Christian and Chloe Antonioli, Austin, Rosalie, Ashlyn, and Ethan Huber; and his dog, Duke.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16). A funeral home service will take place on Saturday, July 29th at 10:30 a.m. A mass in Mark’s name will be said on August 12th at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 or heart.org

ROADWORK NOTICE

Crack sealing work will begin on Thursday July 27th on the following streets. One lane of traffic will be orn on pen at all times. Work is expected to take about 5 days to complete. Work hours will be approximately 7am-4pm. Please do not park any vehicles in the street as it will prevent the contractor from completing the work.

Rocky Woods Rd, White St, Hill St, Jamie Ln, Donna Pass, Stewart St & Spring St (from Pond St to the Upton town line).

Thank you,

Mike Mansir

Highway Manager

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Statement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan Regarding Paul Shanley

On February 7, 2005, Paul Shanley was convicted of two counts of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child. At sentencing, our office requested that he be imprisoned for life.  Shanley was sentenced to a twelve to fifteen year prison sentence. He is now scheduled to be released from that sentence and begin ten years of supervised probation.

The Commonwealth is not legally permitted to seek that Shanley be confined further without expert testimony that he meets the legal criteria for civil confinement as a sexually dangerous person. To that end we hired two qualified examiners.  We are awaiting their final reports; however both doctors have informed us that they have concluded that Shanley does not satisfy the legal criteria for a petition to be filed.

The defendant will be monitored by the probation department for the next ten years and has been ordered to have no contact with children under sixteen years of age. Our office continues to provide support and assistance to the victims in this matter. 

Brad F. Canty, 17

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Brad F. Canty, 17, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Brad leaves behind his best friend and brother, Kyle Canty, his parents, Becky and Jimmy Canty of Hopkinton; his maternal grandparents, Agnes Torento of Milford and Frank Torento of Hopkinton. He  also leaves behind his paternal grandparents, Lorraine and James Canty of Holliston, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Brad was a generous, kind, loyal and selfless brother, son and friend, constantly putting others before himself. Brad was a true unsung hero. He was an active member of the Hopkinton Swim Team and recently successfully completed his lifeguard certification and was employed as a lifeguard for Sandy Beach in Hopkinton.

Brad was a strong and courageous young man who battled a multitude of ongoing gastrointestinal disorders for many years. Brad didn’t allow this debilitating illness to negatively impact himself. Brad had a strong love of our country, animals and concern for others’ well being.

Brad’s dedication and determination to overcome led him to achieve honors this year in school. Brad would have been a senior in High School this fall. Brad’s desire was to pursue Environmental Science in college.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27th from 4-8p.m at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.  A funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 28th at 10:30a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brad’s memory may be made to Canty’s Underdog Scholarship Fund, 5 Cunningham St. Hopkinton, MA

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Fatality on Route 90 in Upton -- 10 year-old girl killed

July 24, 2017 -- At about 5:53 p.m. Sunday evening, Massachusetts State Troopers from the Weston Barracks responded to a crash on Route 90 westbound, near the North Street Overpass, at mile marker 102.5 in Upton. The crash resulted in the death of a girl who had exited a motor vehicle that had pulled into a breakdown lane.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Charles Dance indicates that two vehicles were traveling together to New York state: a 2011 Toyota Camry and a 1999 Jeep Wrangler, both with New York registrations. The Camry was being operated by a 33-year-old man from New Carrollton, Maryland. The Jeep was being operated by a man from Putnam Valley, N.Y., whose age is not immediately available.

The Jeep became disabled with an apparent flat tire and both vehicles pulled out of the travel lanes to their left, stopping in the left hand breakdown lane, according to the preliminary investigation. The Toyota was ahead of the Jeep with a short distance between them.

The driver of the Camry exited his car and walked back to the Jeep to help change the flat tire. The man’s 10-year-old daughter, also from New Carrollton, Maryland, got out of the Camry and stood by the rear of that vehicle.

Meanwhile, a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe sport utility vehicle was also traveling westbound on Route 90, the Massachusetts Turnpike. The Tahoe, which was pulling a trailer holding a motorcycle, was traveling in the leftmost travel lane. The Tahoe was being operated by a 41-year-old Conway, N.H., man and had as a passenger a 44-year-old woman from Freedom, N.H.

According to the preliminary investigation, as the Tahoe approached the stretch of road where the two vehicles were stopped off to the left in the breakdown lane, the traffic was slowing in front of the Tahoe. As a vehicle in front of the Tahoe decelerated, the Tahoe swerved to the left to avoid colliding with the vehicle ahead.

The Tahoe swerved into the left-hand breakdown lane between the stopped Jeep and the stoped Camry. The Tahoe’s operator then apparently noticed the Camry in directly front of him but could not avoid a collision. The Tahoe caused severe injuries to the 10-year-girl who was standing behind the Camry.

The girl was rushed to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, where she was pronounced deceased.

Other occupants of the Camry included a one-year-old girl, who was in the car at the time of the crash. The infant had no obvious injuries but was also transported to the hospital for precautionary examination.

The crash remains under investigation by Troop E of the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and the State Police Detective Unit for Worcester County. The ongoing investigation includes interviews of involved motorists and witnesses and reconstruction of the crash through analysis of physical evidence. State Police were assisted on-scene by Westborough Fire and EMS.

Please note that State Police do not release names of juvenile victims. 

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District Attorney Statement on Chelmsford Officer Involved Shooting

 CHELMSFORD – July23, 2017 -- Today at approximately 7:40 a.m. Chelmsford Police responded to a 911 call for a domestic incident at a residence on Clover Hill Drive in Chelmsford.

The preliminary investigation suggests that upon arrival at the scene the responding officer encountered a 35-year-old male known to police, in an apparent agitated state. An adult female, known to the suspect, was also present. The suspect allegedly became combative with the Officer striking the Officer in the face with a closed fist. During the altercation two additional Chelmsford officers arrived on scene. The male continued to be combative and began using items nearby, including a large shard of glass and a hammer, as weapons.

Fearing for the safety of the female victim and the safety of the responding officers, one of the responding officers deployed their department issued Taser in an attempt to subdue the suspect. When the Taser was ineffective, another officer fired two shots striking the suspect in the leg and grazing his head.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital and subsequently transported by medical flight to a Boston area hospital where he remains in serious condition.

The female victim was also transported to an area hospital, treated for injuries allegedly caused by the suspect during a physical altercation and released.

The responding officers were all transported to an area hospital as a precaution. The Officer struck by the suspect suffered minor injuries, was treated and released.

Per the policy of the Chelmsford Police Department, the Officer that fired their weapon has been placed on paid administrative leave.

This is an open and active investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the District Attorney’s Office and Chelmsford Police.

The suspect in this case is expected to face charges in connection with this incident.

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Milford Regional Named a 2017 Most Wired Hospital

MILFORD – July 20, 2017 -- Milford Regional Medical Center has been named a 2017 Most Wired hospital, a recognition that has been given to only nine hospitals in Massachusetts for excellence in information technology.

The recognition was based on the results of the 19^th Annual HealthCare’s Most Wired® survey released recently by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum which is a leading industry barometer measuring information technology use and adoption among hospitals nationwide. The survey of 698 participants, representing an estimated 2,158 hospitals – more than 39 percent of all hospitals in the United States – examines how organizations are leveraging IT to improve performance for value-based health care in areas of infrastructure; business and administrative management; quality and safety; and clinical integration.

“The Most Wired hospitals are using every available technology option to create more ways to reach their patients in order to provide access to care,” says Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO. “They are transforming care delivery models in order to improve quality, provide access and control costs.”

As a Most Wired hospital, Milford Regional is recognized for its robust wireless network for providers and clinical staff, use of assistive technologies to ensure positive patient identification,

electronic prescribing, electronic transmission of summary of care records for transition in care, redundancies that support patient care in the event of a disaster and strong security safeguards to protect patient health information.

“Being recognized as one of nine Massachusetts' Most Wired Hospitals displays our commitment to use technology in assisting our physicians and other clinical staff in proving high quality

and safe care to our patients,” says Nicole Heim, Milford Regional executive vice president & COO. “We have an extremely talented information technology staff that brings innovative products for review to medical staff and other clinicians. Through this partnership, we are able to better serve our patients by putting the best solutions into practice."

For more information on Milford Regional Medical Center, go to their website at milfordregional.org .

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Allegedly Speeding at 105 MPH while Naked and Drunk

NORTHHAMPTON July 19, 2017 -- A Massachusetts State Trooper yesterday arrested a drunk driver who was traveling at speeds of up to 105 mph in a construction zone on Interstate 91 in Whately where the speed limit is 45 mph.

Trooper Michael Tucker, assigned to the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section, was on patrol on I-91 southbound when the Northampton Barracks advised patrols of a black pickup truck being operated erratically and at a high rate of speed.

Trooper Tucker began seeking the suspect vehicle, a 2005 Ford pickup with a Massachusetts registration, and soon made visual contact. He observed the driver change lanes without signaling and nearly cause a collision with a box truck. The pickup then accelerated to 105 mph in the posted 45 mph construction zone.

The suspect vehicle eventually slowed in traffic in Northampton and Trooper Tucker caught up to it and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Upon reaching the driver’s door, Trooper Tucker observed that the driver was wearing no clothes and had placed a pair of work pants over his lap. The trooper observed strong indicators of alcohol intoxication on the driver and observed an empty bottle in the bed of the truck.

The trooper requested that the operator put his pants on. He then requested license and registration. The driver was able to produce his license but could not find the registration. The driver was identified as ALEXANDER SHANWENDA, 24, of Chicopee.

Trooper Tucker was backed up by Trooper Peter McMahon of the Northampton Barracks. The troopers administered several field sobriety tests to SHANWENDA, who failed all of them. Troopers placed SHANWENDA under arrest and transported him to State Police-Northampton, where he was booked for the following offenses:

1. Operating under the influence of liquor;

2. Operating to endanger;

3. Marked lanes violation; and

4. Speeding in a Construction Zone.

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During an inventory of the pickup, troopers located two six-bottle packs of beer that contained five full bottles and three empty bottles, with the other four bottles missing.

Following SHANWENDA’s arrest, a district court bail clerk set bail at personal recognizance plus the $40 bail fee. He will be arraigned on the charges in the Holyoke District Court. ~Contributed content

Ralph Gates Edwards Sr., 92

HOPKINTON - Ralph Gates Edwards Sr., 92, passed from this life to the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 17, 2017 in Dunnellon, FL, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Gretchen (Gates) Edwards.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ann Patricia Edwards to whom he was married for 59 years and his sister Norma (Edwards) Manning.  Ralph was a Veteran of World War II.  

Ralph retired from his job as the branch manager for Uxbridge Savings Bank (UniBank) after many years. Often times he would stop at the Goodness store in Whitinsville to catch up on local gossip. He spent many wonderful years as a snowbird in Florida after his retirement.  He took much pleasure singing to his friends and family and organizing a choir group while a member of the Hopkinton Senior Center.  He also enjoyed dancing away to the orchestras he would arrange for entertainment.  He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and co-worker.  His love of life and his humor were infectious.  

He leaves his sons Robert Edwards of Longmeadow and Ralph Jr. and his wife Elizabeth (Nealon) of Hopkinton, his daughters Patricia Ann Daly and her husband Frederick Daly of Dunnellon, FL, Mary Noonan and her husband Michael of Clearwater, FL, Marcia Mackin and her husband David of Upton, MA and Nancy Begnoche and her husband Keith of Enfield, CT.  He also leaves his nieces and nephews Gretchen Lohnes and her husband Richard of Nova Scotia, Carl MacClellan and his wife Doris of Nova Scotia, Canada, Janet Lee MacClellan of British Columbia, Gail Garrison and her husband Mark of Londonderry, NH, and Lee Cadieux and her husband Rollee of Rochester, NH.  In addition, he leaves his loving grandchildren, Melissa Palermo and her husband Al of Bellingham, MA; Jennifer Direnzo and her husband Chet of Northbridge, MA; Peter Edwards and his wife Christine of Hopkinton, MA.; Stephen Edwards of Hopkinton MA., Christine Lucier of Upton, MA.; Lianne Mackin and Mark McNaughton of Upton, MA., Bryan Mackin of Raleigh, NC., Jessica Macsata and her husband Michael of Enfield, CT, Adam Begnoche and his wife Jessica of Kernersville, NC, Michael Daly and his wife Becky of Lutz, FL, and Colleen Daly of Dunnellon, FL.  He also leaves 14 great grandchildren he loved dearly and his dear friend and dancing partner Ellie Schneeloch of Holliston, MA.  

The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St., Hopkinton.  A Eucharistic service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul Episcopal Church, Route 135, Hopkinton.  Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.  Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 61 Wood Street, Hopkinton MA 01748 or the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, MA  01748.

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William H. Robinson III, 79

William H. Robinson III, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Isabel (Paz) Robinson and William H. Robinson II. He was the husband of Eleanor (Knoll) Robinson of Hopkinton.

Bill graduated with a BFA in 1959 from Boston University. During his time at BU he was a member of the BU Soccer team and BU Choir. He also enjoyed his time spent as a member of the Boston Ramblers Soccer Semi Pro team. Bill was a past President of Watertown Art Association, past President of the Framingham Art Association, a member of Rockport Art Association, Cape Cod Art Association, Boothbay Art Association, Franklin Art Association, and Westboro Art Collaborative. He was an Art instructor Hopkinton Adult Education Program and an Art instructor at the Hopkinton Senior Center.

Bill was in the U. S. Air Reserve. He had been the owner of Robinson Associates for 25 years and had also worked for Rustcraft Greeting Cards in Dedham and Cohen and Kelly Advertising Associates in Manchester, NH. Bill was the founder and coach of Hopkinton Youth Soccer and a member of the founding committee of Polyarts. He was a past President of Hopkinton Kiwanis, a member of the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Framingham Men of the 200. Bill also took great pleasure in golfing.

Besides his wife, Bill is survived by two children, Jonathan Neil Robinson and his wife Pennie of Grafton, and Christian Robinson Cady and her husband Sean of Walpole . He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Nathaniel and Charlotte Robinson and Devin and Jack Cady.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19th from 4:00-7:00pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.  A funeral home service will take place on Thursday, July 20th at 10:30a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hopkinton Friends of the Seniors, 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Ralph G. Edwards Sr., 92

HOPKINTON - Ralph G. Edwards Sr., 92, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 in Dunnellon, FL.  Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, are incomplete at this time.

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Kudos to Phipps Insurance

Editor:

As Baypath Humane enters its 40th year of serving this town and the surrounding communities, I have had the wonderful opportunity to reconnect with so many staff, volunteers, and supporters from our past in order to learn more about our history. I have also been able to collect boxes of Baypath memorabilia pertaining to communications and many fundraising events. As I poured through these archives, I found one constant among it all: our humane business partner, Phipps Insurance.

Rob Phipps, his family and his team at Phipps Insurance have been unwavering in their support of so many of our endeavors since I arrived at Baypath 6 years ago, but I was truly moved to learn that Phipps' partnership with our shelter, in fact, extends back decades. From Baypath's Pancake Breakfasts in the early days to our 8th Annual Paws & Claws 5K being held this October, Phipps has had our back!

I can't help but think about how much things have changed since those early days - at Baypath, in this town, the world...yet Phipps has remained steadfast in their incredible commitment to the animals and the services we provide to so many in our community. The same can be said of their commitment to so many other worthy causes in our midst.

Thank you Rob & the Phipps team...you are truly an inspiration!

Elizabeth Jefferis | Executive Director
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton |

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 Eugene J. Guerrini, 80


    Eugene J. Guerrini, 80, of Charlestown, RI and Sunrise, FL, passed away Friday. He was the life partner of John McKay for 44 years. 

Born in Boston, MA, he was a son of Anthony and Josephine Arena. Mr. Guerrini was employed for AT & T for over thirty years, and was a member of the National Guard. He enjoyed travelling and he always put his family first. Besides his partner he leaves many nieces and nephews. 

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Emery W. “Bill” Hart, Jr., 70

GRAFTON: Emery W. “Bill” Hart, Jr., 70, passed away peacefullbut y on July 14, 2017, under the loving care of his family and the dedicated staff at Mass General Hospital after a year long battle with lung cancer.

Bill leaves his wife of 50 years, Jacquie Ahlquist Hart of North Grafton, 5 daughters, Cori Cunningham (John), Christa Rebidue (Mark), Alyssa Keller (Henry), Sabine St. Pierre (Tom), and Bethany Gerry (Tom)and 10 grandchildren – Anya and Spencer Cunningham, Rylie and Dylann Rebidue, Emerson and Carson Keller, Grady and Carver St. Pierre and Ryker and Shayler Gerry. He was predeceased by his son Garth William. He is survived by his siblings Tony, Sharron, Jim and Dennis and many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by siblings Cathy and Steven.

Bill was born in Portland, ME son of the late Emery W and Helen Hart. He graduated form Portland High School and served in the Navy Reserves as an oceanographic Analyst. He owned and operated Pizza Villa in Hopkinton, MA for 25 years and continued to work in the food industry as a chef, most recently at Arturo’s Ristorante in Westboro, MA.

Bill loved all things electronic, was known as “Mr. Fix-it”, captaining his beloved boat “to Hell n’ Back”, listening to his extensive oldies play list, and sharing his toy helicopters and boats with his grandchildren.

All are welcome to gather with Bill’s family and friends Tuesday July 18^th from 4pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536. A funeral service will be held for Bill Wednesday July 19^th at 10:00am at Roney Funeral Home. He will then be laid to rest at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester. In lieu of flowers please honor Bill with a memorial donation to The American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or online at www.Cancer.org or The Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts Street Newton, MA 02458 or online at www.arthritis.org. A Book of Memories to share a story, memory or photo of Bill is available online at: www.RoneyFuneralHome.com

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Mansfield

July 15, 2017 -- This morning, at approximately 5:25 a.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Foxboro responded to reports of a crash on Route 95 Northbound, at the 10 mile-marker, near the rest area in Mansfield. Upon arrival, Trooper Samantha Lucas discovered that a 2015 Ford F250 pickup, had struck the rear of a 2015 Kenworth tractor-trailer which was disabled in the breakdown lane, with a flat tire. Upon crashing into the rear of the trailer, the F250 immediately caught fire.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 56-year-old man, of Providence Rhode Island, who was seated in the tractors driver’s seat, suffered minor injuries, but refused immediate medical treatment.

Preliminary investigation has revealed the F250 was driving at a high rate of speed in the breakdown lane, prior to the crash. The driver, and only occupant of the F250 pickup, was determined to be deceased at the crash scene. Identification has not yet been made on the deceased victim.

The right two lanes continue to be closed, as extrication of the victim is still ongoing.

The remaining facts and circumstances of the crash are currently under investigation by troopers assigned to the State Police Foxboro Barracks and the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Troop H Headquarters, State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section (CARS), State Police Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS), Mansfield Fire, Mansfield EMS, North Attleboro Fire Department, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) all assisted on scene.

S. Kurt Weissbecker

Hopkinton- S. Kurt Weissbecker of Hopkinton, MA passed away on July 3, 2017 at his home. He leaves his loving family, Henry Schmidt of the home, his mother Alice Joan Weissbecker of Southern Pines, NC, his brother Mark Weissbecker of Richmond, MA and Southern Pines, NC and his sister Heidi Blake of CT. He was pre-deceased by his father Frank J. Weissbecker in 2002.

Kurt grew up in Weston and attended the Weston schools and graduated from the University of New Hampshire. For many years, Kurt and Henry owned and operated "For Land's Sake Design", their successful landscaping business. At his request, a service will be private and held at a later date in Princeville, Kauai, HI. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com 

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At Congregation B’nai Shalom, listening to our members is one of the best ways to learn about what makes our congregation a special place to belong. Here are just some of the things they have told us:
· “Belonging to CBS has allowed our family to meet and become friends with Jewish families from Westborough, where we live, and the surrounding towns.”
· “We like that many of the congregants are interfaith couples, and B’nai Shalom makes everyone feel welcome.”
· “We appreciate that there are activities and trips for teens post b’nai mitzvah to help keep them engaged and connected.”
· “I’ve heard about this happening before & never believed it, but I entered the building, looked around, and honestly said to myself, “I’m home!””

We would love the opportunity for you to meet our members, our Rabbis and staff, and discover what is special about Congregation B’nai Shalom for yourselves. Please join us at our annual Prospective Member Open House on Thursday, August 11th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. You will learn about the synagogue’s many programs and activities, including worship services, our early childhood program, religious school, adult education, and much more. Refreshments will be served, and there will be activities to occupy young children while you are taking a tour. Whether you are a family with or without children, a senior, LGBT, or an interfaith household, we hope you will find your place among our congregation of about 450 families from over 20 area communities. For more information, or to set up a time for a personal visit, call 508-366-7191 or visit our website at www.cbnaishalom.org .

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Road Work to Cause Delays

Roadwork is scheduled to begin on Hopkins Rd, Valentine Rd, Coburn Rd & Valentine Cir on Monday July 17. A small crew will be in on Saturday July15 to remove & plate structures on these roads.

Please expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.

Mike Mansir

Highway Manager

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     Pictured is Cindy Chesmore, Hopkinton Senior Center Director, accepting the Metrowest Alzheimer’s Partnership’s Senior Center/Library Outreach Project. The MetroWest Alzheimer's Partnership is an affiliation of the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter.   The Partnership is a regional volunteer coalition comprised of healthcare and human services providers, family and caregivers dedicated to providing education, outreach, advocacy and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their families and caregivers.  The Partnership's goal is to share resources, increase public awareness and understanding of these illnesses, promote the importance of research funding and participation and strive to improve quality of care and access to community services.

The MetroWest Alzheimer's Partnership Senior Center/Library Outreach Project goals are to provide local senior centers and libraries with resource information on Alzheimer's disease and connect families and caregivers to services offered through the Alzheimer's Association.