September 24, 2017 -- The
Collings Foundation brought their Wings of Freedom Tour of WWII
military aircraft to Worcester Airport, ending their 3-day show late
this afternoon. Above, inset, a crew member can be seen looking out
from behind the control panel above the third gun barrel from the
left in this photo taken today at the end of the westerly runway, as
were all of the photos. Occasionally, a non-warplane would need a
runway, but we got photos of a couple of them, too, like the image
of the large Jet Blue passenger jet below the thumbnails.
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Public’s Help Sought in Grand View Avenue Death Investigation
REVERE,
Sept. 24, 2017–Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they
investigate a woman’s death at a Revere residence yesterday.
Revere Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Grand
View Avenue scene just after 3:30 yesterday afternoon and found
30-year-old Vanessa MacCormack unresponsive. A preliminary
examination revealed signs of trauma on the body and the Office of
the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of
her death.
While the facts and circumstances do not immediately suggest a
random incident, authorities said the investigation is still in its
early stages. Anyone with information on MacCormack’s death, or who
was present in the area of Grand View Avenue through the day
yesterday, is asked to contact Revere Police at 781-286-8340 or
State Police at 617-727-8817. Any observation of people, vehicles,
or activity could be helpful and no piece of information is too
small to share, investigators said.
Revere Police detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation
Division are working with members of the Suffolk County State Police
Detective Unit, which has jurisdiction over death investigations in
Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, and State property within the City of
Boston. They are supported by the State Police Crime Scene Services
Section, uniformed troopers, and other State Police assets.
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Dems Rally in Hopkinton
September 23 ,2017 -- United States
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III rallied Democrats at a Hopkinton
Democratic Town Committee gathering at the Elm Street home of Sandy
and Carl Altamura in the late afternoon today. He emphasized the
need to defeat the latest health care proposal, detailing the lack
of protection for people with pre-existing conditions, and the
expected loss of health care for tens of millions of people.
Representative Kennedy praised the group for their success at the
polls in May, and said that success should be exported to other
communities. Below, local and state office holders, as well as
exchange students and friends pose with representative Kennedy and
the Altamuras.
Blame it on the Chips
September 23, 2017 -- The driver of this
passenger vehicle on East Main Street struck a truck stopped at the
stop line for the red light at the Wood Street intersection. He
admitted to people around him that he was distracted by eating from
a bag of chips.
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First Gig
September 23, 2017 -- This group of HHS
juniors, as well as Snappy Dogs, caught the attention of
passersby, and entertained, or fed, those who came into the
parking lot of Marty's Fine Wines this afternoon. HopNews will look
toward processing some video we captured of the band.
Francis “Phil” Frieh, 81 Wells,
ME Francis “Phil” Frieh, 81,
of Wells, ME, formally of Hopkinton, MA and Cincinnati,
OH, passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 11,
2017, surrounded by family and friends following a long
and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Phil was born June 8, 1936 in Hopkinton, MA, the son of
Francis and Agnes (Nee Pyne) Frieh. He grew up in
Hopkinton and in 1959 married his beloved wife Mary
“Eileen” (Nee Crohan) of Framingham, MA. They settled in
Hopkinton to raise their children in the hometown Phil
loved so well. Phil and Eileen were blessed with 52
years of marriage before her passing in 2012.
He made a career at Anchor Motor Freight, a contract car
hauler for General Motors Corp., advancing through the
company to the position of Regional Terminal Manager.
Phil was also co-owner/builder/operator of the
Windermere Cottages, in York Beach Maine, a business
venture he and his family truly enjoyed.
Phil had an intellectually astute curiosity, and his
interests spanned human nature, politics, the natural
world, science, literature, fine arts, and music. As an
avid naturalist and outdoorsman, he inspired his
children to see the interconnectedness of life and to
treat all beings with reverence and respect. In addition
to having beautiful gardens Phil was also skilled in
working with stone and wood and created many beautiful
works around the homes he lived in. He had many hobbies,
and enjoyed hiking, cycling, kayaking, travelling,
attending festivals, concerts, movies, and theatre. He
and his wife were patrons/supporters of the Sierra Club,
the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati (ETC), and The
Mercantile Library, in Cincinnati. Phil always said that
in Cincinnati, his heart “would ever be.”
He lived life to the fullest, always proclaiming “Life
is Good.” His motto was “Don’t sweat the small stuff –
and it’s all small stuff.” For Phil living and sharing
life with those whom he loved was simply the greatest
and most constant blessing he ever knew.
In addition to his parents and wife, Phil was also
predeceased by his daughter, Mary "Little Eileen" Frieh;
and his son-in-law, Mathew B. Baker. Phil will be
lovingly remembered by his children, daughter Sharon
Frieh Rudd and her husband William, of Felicity, OH;
daughter Annie Ridener and her husband, Bob, also of
Felicity, OH; daughter C. Tigg Frieh (Baker) of Wells,
ME; his granddaughter, Megan Ruth Rudd, of Cincinnati,
OH; his sister Joanne Kinney, of Northridge, MA; and
many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Friends may visit on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 1:00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer
Street, Kennebunk, where a Memorial Service celebrating
his life will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to one of
the following organizations:
Alzheimer's Association
225N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The Rachel Carson Nature Wildlife Refuge
321 Port Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence,
please visit Phil’s Book of Memories page at
www.bibberfuneral.com .
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67
Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME.
www.bibberfuneral.com
Taking
a Break After 20 Years on the Job
Swim/Dive Coach Steps Aside
September 23, 2017 "Taking stock
of everything, and realizing the amount of time
and energy it takes just to get through a
season," is the main reason Teacher/coach Bryan
King gives for stepping down as Hopkinton's
Swimming/Diving Team's Coach, a position he has
filled for 20 years.
"Some of the great HS coaches get recognized for
their in-season efforts, but it takes so much to
manage and work with a team of consistently over
50 kids, and at an off-site venue to boot. I
just felt before I burned myself out completely
-- and to try and re-group for the stretch run
of my teaching and coaching career -- it was
time to step down and take a break. I'll still
be around a pool, as I am a HS swim official, so
I will still be seeing plenty of swimming, just
not coaching it.
"I love HHS Swimming and diving,
and the kids have made it such a great program over
the years. Our growth in the TVL, and in the State
is a testament to the hard work of so many student
-athletes. I have a hunch, the members of HHS Swim
and Dive will have another great season, highlighted
by obviously many outstanding performances, but also
continued excellence in the classroom, exemplary
sportsmanship, and outstanding representatives of
Hopkinton."
File photo,
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Westborough
Police Chief Honored for Service
to Juvenile
Detention Alternative Initiative
Dorchester,
MA – On Monday, September 18th, the
Massachusetts Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative
hosted an awards breakfast recognizing the occasion of
the statewide initiative’s tenth anniversary and
honoring individuals whose work in the juvenile justice
field has contributed to JDAI’s success.
JDAI is a
public safety partnership focusing on improving outcomes
for justice-involved youth. JDAI’s mission is to ensure
that “the right youth is in the right place for the
right reasons” through strategies that engage public,
private, and community-based stakeholders.
Westborough Police
Chief Alan Gordon was among the honorees recognized for
his service to JDAI as a representative of the
Massachusetts Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief
Gordon provided an invaluable voice on behalf of public
safety officials across the state on the need for
system-wide supports for at-risk youth. He was honored
with a Special Recognition award for his leadership,
perspective, and commitment to a more efficient juvenile
justice system.
“Chief Gordon’s
service to the town of Westborough and to the whole
Commonwealth has gone above and beyond the call of duty
again and again,” said Rep. Dykema. “JDAI’s recognition
of his work to support justice-involved and at risk
youth as a public safety advocate is a well-deserved
honor.”
“Helping at-risk youth reflect on
their behavior choices and supporting opportunities for
better decision-making leads to fewer youth involved in
our juvenile justice system,” said Rep. Hannah Kane.
“JDAI recognizing Chief Gordon’s commitment to
supporting these efforts while representing public
safety officials across the state is a fitting honor and
the town of Westborough should be extremely proud of
Chief Gordon’s service.”
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ROADWORK
NOTICE
Paving is scheduled on West Elm St (From West Main St to
#9 West Elm St) on 9/27.
The road will be closed from 9am-4pm. School buses will
be allowed through.
Please expect delays and
seek alternate routes.
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
GO HILLERS!!
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Search on for Superintendent Screening Committee Members
As you likely know, our Superintendent, Dr.
Cathy MacLeod, will retire on June 30, 2018. The Hopkinton
School Committee has begun the process of recruiting our next
Superintendent, and is seeking participation on the
Superintendent Screening Committee. Members of this committee
will formulate interview questions, screen resumes, and conduct
initial interviews with candidates for the position of
Superintendent of Schools. This committee is tasked with
recommending candidates for further consideration by the School
Committee, who will make the hire and then enter into contract
negotiations with their selected candidate.
The following participants are needed:
One (1) parent of a Hopkinton Public Schools elementary (grades
PreK - 5) student;
One (1) parent of a Hopkinton Public Schools secondary (grades 6
- 12) student; and
One (1) at-large member of the business community or the
community, in general.
For more information, please see the
attached application. If you are interested in being considered
for this important work,
please
complete the attached application, and return it, by no
later than October 6th, to: Hopkinton Public Schools, HR
Department, 89 Hayden Rowe St.
Fay School Farmers Market September
9, 16,23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28,
from 9:00 am
to 12:00 pm
at Harlow Circle (in front of the Primary School), 23 Middle Road,
Southborough
The Fay School Farmers Market will take place on
the campus of Fay School in Southborough, Massachusetts. The market
is open to all and will feature local produce, prepared food, and
handmade goods by local vendors and Fay School faculty and staff.
Join us, and bring your neighbors, as we celebrate our local
farmers, delicious food, and a sustainable community!
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Sheriff Koutoujian helps welcome new citizens
Reception held at Armenian Heritage Park
BOSTON – September 21, 2017 -- Middlesex Sheriff Peter
J. Koutoujian helped welcome newly naturalized American
citizens during a
reception at Boston’s Armenian Heritage Park on
Thursday, September 2.
Sheriff Koutoujian led a procession of new citizens and
their family members from the naturalization ceremony at
Faneuil Hall to the park, where he and U.S. District
Court Judge Indira Talwani offered remarks.
“America’s story is an unfinished book,” said Sheriff
Koutoujian. “We are constantly adding chapters –
not by one author, but by a chorus of them. These
new Americans will contribute their own exciting
chapters and I was honored to be present for this
important milestone in their lives.”
The Armenian Heritage Park is a gift from the
Armenian-American community as a public space to be
enjoyed by all people of the Commonwealth. The park
includes an abstract sculpture that commemorates the
immigrant experience and is reconfigured yearly as a
symbol “of all who pulled away from their country of
origin and came to these Massachusetts shores,
establishing themselves in new and different ways,”
according to the foundation.
The grandson of Armenian and Irish immigrants, Sheriff
Koutoujian was recognized in 2011 by the National Ethnic
Coalition of Organizations (NECO) with the Ellis Island
Medal for his efforts to help establish the park.
NECO’s Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded annually
to outstanding American citizens from all walks of life
who have distinguished themselves through significant
contributions to this country.
“In an era of heated rhetoric regarding immigration,
days like this remind us that America is still the sum
of all her parts,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “People
still dream of being part of that shining city on the
hill, a community where the potential of each individual
is realized because we aspire to one, unified American
dream.”
The welcoming ceremony was hosted by the Friends of
Armenian Heritage Park in collaboration with the United
States District Court, The Bostonian Society/ Old State
House, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston,
Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Faneuil Hall, Faneuil Hall
Marketplace, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park,
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Rose Kennedy
Greenway Conservancy. Contributed content.
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All in the Family
September 21, 2017 -- The
Phipps Insurance Agency, founded by Paul Phipps in
1950 and nurtured by Rob Phipps and staff since
1975, will be under new management come 2018. Rob is
retiring and his beloved cousin and current
Executive Vice President, Brian Thomas, will be
taking over as President after having just welcomed
Rob`s son Michael to the firm in July.
Brian`s grandfather, William E. Thomas, made it
possible for Paul Phipps to purchase the business
and home at 80 Main Street by re-mortgaging his own
home in 1950. What goes around, comes around! The
Phipps Agency sees no reason not to continue with
the successful Patriots model of family and
teamwork. The people of Hopkinton and its environs
will continue to be well served.
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Says NO to Greyhound Friends
reopening
Editor:
I am sickened
to read the facts that are coming out about Greyhound
Friends and the animal neglect that took place, in our
own backyard. If people knew the full story, they would
not stand for this in our community. I was skeptical
when I first heard about this, but soon realized there
was no grey area. It’s all there in black and white.
Documented
reports show that the Mass Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, Animal Rescue League, and Mass
Department of Agricultural Resources inspected Greyhound
Friends on multiple occasions between 2015-2017 and met
with their executive director and board members. They
documented countless instances where the Greyhound
Friends executive director failed to properly care for
the dogs, and they further concluded that the board of
directors appears “unwilling or incapable” of providing
proper oversight.
· Dogs
with serious illnesses and conditions were left
untreated.
· Some
dogs experienced years of constant confinement, only to
end up being euthanized because they were or had become
unadoptable.
· The
floors and walls of one room were filthy and urine
covered, and yards had excess animal waste.
· The
majority of the dogs were suffering from at least one
form of internal parasite.
· Dogs
were not consistently given medications to help protect
them from preventable diseases.
· Director
Coleman, the Greyhound Friends Board of Directors, and
shelter veterinarians appear to be complicit in
importing dogs with infectious and contagious disease
into the Commonwealth, thereby putting
Massachusetts dogs at risk.
These shortcomings do not seem to
be due to a scarcity of cash. Public records show the
charity received more than $3.5 million dollars over the
past five years (2011-2015). I was shocked to read that
during that time, they
spent in excess of $135,000 on travel expenses, but
records show they did not consistently give dogs proper
veterinary care. The charity
watchdog group Charity Navigator has issued a donor
advisory about Greyhound Friends.
The site says they created these donor advisories as a
way to help inform and protect donors from charity
scams.
The Greyhound
Friends annual filings show they were in the red for
nearly $300,000 in 2015, yet they were loaning money to
the executive director and relatives and paying money to
a greyhound racing breeder. On top of that, a news
report earlier this year shows that they failed to pay a
Hopkinton contractor $34,000 owed to him.
The town also recently released
records showing that Greyhound Friends was caught violating
animal welfare regulations for decades.
Yet despite all this, the organization is trying to get
its kennel license back.
There is no place for inhumane
care of dogs in Hopkinton. Please join me in writing to
our Selectmen (selectmen@hopkintonma.gov) and
urging them not to reinstate the kennel license for this
organization.
Thank you.
Beth Malloy
190 Lumber Street
September 21, 2017
Youngster
September
21, 2017 -- This turkey vulture gliding and flying over
C and Cedar Streets this afternoon -- its youth betrayed
by its nearly flawless wings -- was circling
a yard where live poultry runs free, near the large dog.
The Gathering
September 21, 2017-- The
gathering includes birds at the shoreline. Related photo
further down page.
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"Baby Elephant Walk"
September 21, 2017 -- It
shouldn't take much imagination to see a herd of
charging animals in this abandoned topiary on Legacy
Farms North Road.
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"The Floor is Lava!"
September 21, 2017 -- These
Canada geese, which gather at Bloods Pond each fall, are
staying out of the water, as if it were lava, which is
the premise of a popular download by 5 year-olds, "The
Floor is Lava." However, as readers may recall, a Canada
goose was ripped to shreds by a large snapping turtle in
a pond on West Main Street a couple of years ago.
Add the fact that a "Turtle Rescue" group deposited
hundreds, if not thousands of snapping turtle hatchlings
into Hopkinton waters, and it could mean that the local
waters have become too dangerous for these birds.
Massachusetts State Police cruiser struck on Route
25 in Wareham
September
20, 2017 -- A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was
struck by another vehicle on Route 25 in Wareham
this afternoon. The Trooper and the other driver, a
New Bedford woman, were both transported to Tobey
Hospital for non life-threatening injuries.
The Trooper, who was on a patrol out of the
Middleborough Barracks, was stationary in the center
median near Exit 2 in the cruiser, a 2015 Ford
Interceptor Utility. A 2007 Honda Civic being
operated eastbound on Route 25 by a 25-year-old New
Bedford woman, for reasons still under
investigation, veered into the cruiser and struck
the passenger side of the cruiser.
The crash remains under investigation. No further
information is being released at this time.
SATURDAY: KENNEDY TO HOLD TOUR 34 OFFICE HOURS IN WELLESLEY &
HOPKINTON
Newton, MA – On Saturday, Congressman Joe
Kennedy III will hold office hours in Wellesley and Hopkinton as
part of his ongoing Tour 34.
Saturday, September 23:
2:00PM Holds Wellesley office hours
Wellesley Free Library
Small Conference Room
530 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA
4:00PM Holds Hopkinton office hours
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Mazur Family Studio
98 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA
Massachusetts Attorney General Sues Equifax AG’s Office Alleges Company Failed
to Protect Personal Information of Nearly Three Million
Massachusetts Residents, Despite Knowing its System Was
Vulnerable to Hackers, says AG
BOSTON – Following a major data breach at
credit reporting firm Equifax Inc., Attorney General Maura Healey
today filed the nation’s first enforcement action over the company’s
failure to protect sensitive and personal information of nearly
three million Massachusetts residents.
“We allege that Equifax knew about the vulnerabilities in its system
for months, but utterly failed to keep the personal information of
nearly three million Massachusetts residents safe from hackers,”
said AG Healey. “We are suing because Equifax needs to pay for its
mistakes, make our residents whole, and fix the problem so it never
happens again.”
According to Equifax, the breach reported earlier this month
potentially compromised the personal information of 143 million
consumers nationwide, including nearly three million Massachusetts
consumers. AG Healey immediately launched an investigation to
determine the scope of risk to consumers and whether the company had
proper safeguards in place to protect consumer information and
issued guidance for consumers in the wake of the data breach.
Last week, AG Healey announced her intent to sue the company.
The complaint, filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, alleges that
Equifax did not maintain the appropriate safeguards to protect
consumer data in violation of Massachusetts consumer protection and
data privacy laws and regulations.
According to the complaint, between at least March 7, 2017 through
July 30, 2017, Equifax left sensitive and private consumer
information exposed to intruders by relying on certain computer code
that it knew or should have known was vulnerable to exploitation
without having in place safeguards sufficient to prevent the
consumer data it stored in its system.
The AG’s complaint alleges that still-unknown third parties
infiltrated Equifax’s computer system through its “Dispute Portal” –
a page on its website that allows consumers to submit information to
initiate and support a formal dispute of information in their credit
reports.
Once in, the unauthorized third parties were able to access and
likely stole consumer information from Equifax’s network. The
hackers were present in Equifax’s system from at least May 13, 2017
through the end of July 2017 without Equifax detecting them and
potentially stole the sensitive and personal information of 143
million consumers.
Further, although fixes for the computer code vulnerability were
available to Equifax and posted on at least one U.S. Government
website, the company failed to implement the recommended fixes, or
otherwise put in place other safeguards and security controls, such
as encryption, that would sufficiently protect consumers’ personal
data.
According to the lawsuit, Equifax also failed to provide timely
notice to the AG’s Office and to affected consumers, as required by
Massachusetts law. The company knew about the breach around July 29,
2017, yet did not notify the AG’s Office or consumers until Sept. 7,
2017.
The AG’s lawsuit seeks civil penalties, disgorgement of profits,
restitution, costs, and attorneys’ fees. The AG’s Office also seeks
injunctive relief to prevent harm to Massachusetts residents
resulting from the company’s actions and inaction.
Equifax is a credit reporting firm that businesses rely on to make
decisions about the credit worthiness of consumers, therefore
affecting whether consumers can buy a house, acquire a loan, lease a
vehicle, or even get a job. Consumers have little to no control over
the information that Equifax acquires about them.
Consumers who believe that they are victims of identity theft should
take additional steps to protect their credit and personal
information. For more information go to the Federal Trade
Commission’s step-by-step guide at https://identitytheft.gov/.
This case is being handled by Sara Cable, Director of Data Privacy &
Security, as well as Assistant Attorneys General Jared Rinehimer,
and Michael Lecaroz, all of the AG’s Consumer Protection Division,
and Investigator Anthony Crespi. ~Press Release
Ipswich Fire Chief Arraigned in Connection with Alleged Assault
DRACUT
- Gregory Gagnon, 41 of Dracut, the Fire Chief for the town of
Ipswich, was arraigned today in Lowell District Court on the charge
of strangulation in connection with an alleged assault on a female
victim who is known to him. Judge Ellen Caulo ordered the defendant
to undergo inpatient mental health treatment. The defendant was
further ordered upon his release from the treatment facility to
comply with his treatment plan, submit to GPS monitoring, consume no
drugs or alcohol, surrender all firearms, possess no firearms and
not be in any residence or location where a firearm is present, to
stay away from the residence and place of work of the listed victim
and to remain on house arrest. The next court date in this case is
November 3, 2017
The victim in this case has asked that we convey her request for
privacy at this time.
These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent
until proven guilty.
Ashley Nicole King, 32
MARLBOROUGH -
Ashley Nicole King, 32,
died Friday, September 15, 2017 in Natick. Born in Worcester, she
was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Navin) King of Marlborough.
She was a 2004 honors graduate of Keefe Technical High School and
studied at the Bryman Institute. She was a loving mother, daughter,
sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children Brooke
E. and Shane P. Murphey and her sister Macayla King.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 12:00 to
2:00 p.m. in theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home,
34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. A funeral service will take place
at 2:00 p.m. in the same location.
Donations may be made to the Ashley King Childrens Support Trust,
Middlesex Savings Bank, 10 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.
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Clips from Early Family Day Entertainment and then some Fireworks
Thanks to Eric Montville working the second
shift and capturing some fireworks.
And thanks to Linda Kenney for helping us photograph her
granddaughter, below.
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Now's Your Chance to See Fay School in Action!
Please join us for one of our
Classroom Visit Days this year. It's a
unique opportunity for you and your child to see Fay School
at its best as you tour our campus, talk with teachers and
lead administrators, and observe students and teachers in
action on a typical school day.
2017-2018 Dates
Thursday, October 5
Wednesday, December 6
Tuesday, January 9
Tuesday, April 24
Schedule
10:00-10:30 Welcome Reception with the Head
of School
10:30-11:20 Campus
Tours and Classroom Visits
11:20-12:00 Q+A with
Fay's Primary, Lower and Upper School Division Heads
Classroom Visit Days begin at
Fay's Admission Office.
Parking is available behind the Admission Office in
Upjohn Circle.
September 17, 2017 -- The Hopkinton Family Day was a
smashing success yesterday, culminating in a grand fireworks
display. Some photos of the activities are below. A video of
clips will follow later today or Monday a.m.
LIVE! on Main with Ann Click & Joe Regan
Giving Insight on Hopkinton Family Day
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All images captured within the first few minutes of play
State Police Investigating Fatal Bicyclist Crash In Charlton
September
15, 2017 --The Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fatal
bicyclist crash that occurred at approximately 3:35 this afternoon
on Route 20 westbound in Charlton. The victim was a 40-year-old
Charlton man.
The motorist who struck the victim, a 54-year-old Wilbraham man
operating a 1997 Audi A4 sedan, immediately stopped at the scene.
The motorist, who is not being identified at this time, has
cooperated with the investigation.
The crash occurred near South Sturbridge Road in Charlton.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Robert Ryan of the Sturbridge
Barracks indicates the bicyclist came out of a side street just
prior to being struck.
The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene by paramedics.
The victim’s name is not being released pending next of kin
notification.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop C 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.
Hillers Pizza Staff Wishes HHS Football Team
the Best Tonight.
See you soon!
Free Pasta Dinner at St. Paul’s September 27
HOPKINTON, MASS.
(September 14, 2017) – The September Community Pasta Supper at St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be held at
5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27. All are welcome to this event,
which is being supported by the churches of the Hopkinton Christian
Service Connection. This pasta supper is held for the community on
the last Wednesday of every month.
The meal will feature pasta (gluten free available), vegetarian
tomato sauce, meatballs on the side, green salad, bread, beverages,
and dessert.
The pasta supper is free, although donations will be accepted.
The mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is to minister
unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared worship,
teaching, healing, and service. St. Paul’s is LGBTQ friendly. For
more information call the church office at 508-435-4536 or visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org/
Lake Area Residents:
After a beautiful
summer, it is now approaching the time that the annual draw down
of the lake begins. The timing of the draw down is mandated by a
permit received from the Hopkinton Conservation Commission and
must begin no earlier than September 15th and
no later than October 1st. The
exact date can vary from year to year based upon the level of
the lake coming out of the summer. The exact date that the draw
down will commence has not been set, but please understand that
it could start any time between now and October 1st.
This year’s reduction in the level of the lake is anticipated to
be 48-52 inches.
Please be aware of the draw down
process and arrange for the removal of boats and docks
accordingly.
Have a great autumn,
The Officers and Executive Board
Lake
Maspenock PreservationAssociation
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Fay School Farmers Market September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28,
from 9:00 am
to 12:00 pm
at Harlow Circle (in front of the Primary School), 23 Middle Road,
Southborough
The Fay School Farmers Market will take place on
the campus of Fay School in Southborough, Massachusetts. The market
is open to all and will feature local produce, prepared food, and
handmade goods by local vendors and Fay School faculty and staff.
Join us, and bring your neighbors, as we celebrate our local
farmers, delicious food, and a sustainable community!
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Glass with Class
September 14, 2017 -- Installers are putting
the finishing touches on the glass
façade main entrance of the Hopkinton Public Library.
Groovin'
September 14, 2017 -- Some farmers will declare that bees do not
collect nectar from nearby locations, but from away. The popularity
of Lake Whitehall draws people, especially bass anglers, from near
and far.
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announces its Capstone
Fundraising event:
A Novel Affair, Saturday October 28, 2017 7:30-10:30 PM
Photo: Above, rooster after renovation, below, before.
On Saturday, October 28, 2017,
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation (HPLF) will host Hopkinton’s
Event of the Century: “A Novel Affair – A Literary Cocktail
Benefit.”
This once in a lifetime event, taking
place from 7:30-10:30 PM in the newly renovated, restored, and
expanded Hopkinton Public Library, will celebrate the past and
future of our beloved Library, an essential community resource. With
this memorable evening, HPLF aims to top its goal of $1 million for
our library. The Benefit will feature literary libations, fabulous
food, unique auction items, and guided tours of the new Hopkinton
Library. Tickets for “A Novel Affair” ($100 per person) will go on
sale on September 21, 2017 at www.HPLFinc.org.
The newly renovated, expanded and restored
Hopkinton Library is the culmination of years of cooperation,
planning and support from many residents. As such, the Benefit will
be a celebration of our newly improved Library, an essential
community resource, as well as those who helped make this incredible
project a reality. At the Benefit, HPLF will honor five exceptional
Hopkinton residents for their incredible impact on the Hopkinton
community as well as Hopkinton Library: Sandra and Kevin Delbridge,
lead donors of “1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library”, Sarah Duckett,
former Library Trustee & editor of the Hopkinton Independent, Beth
Mezitt, President of the Friends of Hopkinton Library, and Ben
Palleiko, former Selectmen.
Since 2011, HPLF has been honored to
assist the community in raise over $950,000, or 95% of our community
goal of raising $1 million in private gifts for our Library, an
essential community resource. Hundreds of Hopkinton families,
community organizations and businesses have come together to
contribute to “1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library. Having hosted over
twenty successful events over the past 5 years ($250,000 raised),
HPLF is excited to host this unique Benefit as the capstone to
Library fundraising, as well as to celebrate the reopening of our
Library - the anchor of Hopkinton Center since first opening in
1895. Last renovated in 1967, the building is now in the final
stages of an $11.7 million renovation and expansion. After
approximately a year and a half of construction, the Library will
reopen in October at 13 Main Street. For more information on the
Library grand opening ribbon cutting and community activities, visit
hopkintonlibrary.org.
For more information about HPLF
and the Hopkinton Public Library building project, please visit the
HPLF website at www.hplfinc.org.
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Smiley Face
September 14, 2017 -- Can we agree this handsome fellow has a
pleasant smile on his face as he holds on in a strong wind?
The Breast Center at Milford
Regional Earns National Accreditation
September 13, 2017 -- The National
Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a
quality program of the American College of Surgeons
(ACS), has granted three-year accreditation to Milford
Regional’s Breast Center.
The accreditation is only given to those centers that
have committed to provide the highest level of quality
breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation
process and review of their performance. A breast center
must demonstrate compliance with standards established
by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with
the full spectrum of breast disease. The standards
include proficiency in the areas of center leadership,
clinical management, research, community outreach,
professional education and quality improvement.
“Milford Regional is very fortunate to have the
expertise and caring of our breast surgeons Salwa Fam,
MD, and Ashling O’Connor, MD, leading our Breast
Center,” says Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of
Milford Regional. “Working alongside a
multi-disciplinary team of experienced medical
professionals from Milford Regional and
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, patients
of The Breast Center are assured expert care with our
program that has, once again, received national
accreditation. Congratulations to the entire Breast
Center team!”
Join us for family fun for all ages behind the high
school and middle school!
Activities for Kids and Families: 2-7 dart board, photo booth, free-throw shots,
caricatures, popcorn & cotton candy, dunk tank,
bean bag toss, sling launchers, tug-o-war, scavenger
hunt, corn hole, vintage games & toys,
make-a-maze, geocaching, face painting, balloon artist,
clown, inflatables, jenga, and more!
Entertainment DJ Carter Alan: 2-5
Music by Dan Cloutier: 2:30
Hopkinton Diversity & Cultural Alliance Dance
Performance: 2:10
Music by Amanda Maffei: 3:30
Comedy Performance by Roger Kabler: 4:30
DJ Don Cronin: 5-8
Enter Stage Left: 5:15
Barbara Kessler: 6:15
Hot Acoustics: 7:30
Woodsman Show: 2-5 Field 13
Car Extrication: 2:30 See the Hopkinton Fire Department perform an
amazing
demonstration of the Jaws of Life behind the High School
Kids Fun Race & Family Relay:
3-5
Track
Fireworks Show: 8:30
Suspect in A & B On Police Officer Arrested
At
approximately 11:20 a.m. today a Massachusetts State
Trooper assigned to the Violent Fugitive
Apprehension
Section located a green 1999 Toyota Camry on Route
24 northbound in Raynham being operated by a suspect
wanted in connection with a vehicular assault on a
trooper last week.
Trooper Steve Gabriel believed the Camry’s driver to
be JOSE G. JIMENEZ, 26, of Lawrence, who was known
to him as the suspect who ran over another trooper’s
foot while fleeing a motor vehicle stop in Brockton
on Sept. 7. State Police yesterday obtained an
arrest warrant for JIMENEZ for assault and battery
on a police officer with a dangerous weapon.
While keeping the Camry in sight this morning,
Trooper Gabriel queried the Camry’s registration and
determined it was owned by a different Lawrence man
– the same person who is the registered owner of the
different vehicle that JOSE JIMENEZ was driving when
he ran over the trooper’s foot last week. Trooper
Gabriel also reviewed a license photo of JOSE
JIMENEZ and further confirmed that he was the driver
of the Camry.
Trooper Gabriel, along with troopers from the Milton
Barracks, attempted to stop JIMENEZ. He refused to
stop, and troopers pursued him up to the Route 93
split in Randolph, and from there onto Route 95
northbound.
The suspect exited Route 95 at University Avenue in
Westwood. The pursuit was terminated, but cruisers
remained in the area searching for him. Troopers
located the Camry abandoned near The Peterson
School. Troopers set a perimeter and MSP K-9 Kojak
began tracking the suspect. At that time, an
employee from the Osprey Wireless business
approached troopers and told them a man suddenly had
entered into the building to ask if they were
hiring. Troopers responded to the business and
observed JIMENEZ sitting down filling out what
appeared to be an application. Trooper Gabriel went
up to him and said, “let’s go.” JIMENEZ replied,
“let’s go,” and was taken into custody without
further incident.
During an inventory of the Camry, K-9 Kojak (photo)
hit on a large amount of cash — $10,620 – in the
vehicle.
In addition to the warrant for the assault with the
vehicle last week, JIMENEZ was charged with the
following fresh offenses:
– Failure to Stop for Police;
– Operating a Motor Vehicle After Revocation;
– Operating to Endanger; and
– Speeding.
Troopers transported JIMENEZ to the Milton Barracks,
where a bail clerk ordered him held on $250,000
cash. He is expected to be held overnight and will
be brought to Quincy District Court tomorrow for
arraignment
Come for worship, brunch, or both! We are excited to
have the community
gather at 249 Wood Street, Hopkinton and get to know
each other.
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Downtown Corridor Project Public
Forum
Note New Date
A
Public forum will be held on
September 27, 2017
from 6-9 p.m. at the Senior Centerto update
the public on the Downtown Corridor Project. This Forum
is intended to present a summary of the Downtown Project
and to inform the public on the proposed changes the
Project will make to Main Street from Wood Street to Ash
Street.
From 6:00 to 6:30 PM, there will be an open forum where
residents can view the project plans and renderings of
the proposed work. From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, a formal
presentation will be made by the Town, and from 7:30 to
9:00 PM a formal Q&A session.
Norman Khumalo, Town Manager
Graphic for illustration purposes only.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from September 5, 2017 - September 11, 2017 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
Weston Nurseries held its Blooms,
Brews, BBQ on Saturday, while stormy skies circled the
property, but did not dare rain on the Jimmy Fund
Fundraiser. This HDR (High Dynamic Range)
photo taken with a phone camera is unretouched and
unaltered. The dolphin face-cloud on the right was there
on its own.
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Builder Faces $6,900 Fine from Planning Board for Scenic
Road Violation The Board has a site visit
schedule for Saturday September 9th at 9:00 am to review
the site [...on Saddle Hill Road]. As
a reminder, the recommended maximum fine is $6,900.
Principal Planner Jenifer Burke in Memo to the Planning
Board.
Your Home
Symbiosis
September 1, 2017 -- These
animals appear to have a sort of mutually beneficial
relationship, which is not immediately apparent.
Blooms, Brews and BBQ (and Bands) at Weston Nurseries
September 10, 2017 -- Hundreds of
guests came to party at Weston Nurseries on Saturday to
help them raise money for the Jimmy Fund Walk, one of
the Nurseries' favorite charities, by purchasing a
ticket and trying the various local breweries, food
vendors, listening to four bands and enjoying
the activities
for the children.
Shir Joy Chorus Seeks New Singers
Shir Joy Chorus begins its fall
season with open rehearsals on Sun., October 1st from
5:00-7:00 pm and Mon., Oct. 9th from 7:00-9:15 pm. The
Chorus is seeking new singers, especially basses,
although all parts are welcome. Regular rehearsals are
usually Sunday evenings and are held at Congregation
B'nai Shalom (117 E. Main St., Westborough, MA), which
generously donates rehearsal space to us. For more
information, visit our website
www.shirjoychorus.com ,
facebook page or instagram; email us at
ShirJoyMA@gmail.com ; or come to an open rehearsal.
The rehearsal on Oct. 1st will
begin with a vegetarian (dairy ok) potluck dinner (no
peanuts, please!), and will include a meet and greet,
section placement, and registration, to be followed by a
short rehearsal. You can observe the rehearsal or join
right in with the singing. Our director, Nan Gibbons, as
well as members of the Board will be available to chat
and answer questions.
Our regular rehearsals are on Sunday evenings with a few
Monday evening rehearsals on three-day holiday weekends
and such is the case with our second open rehearsal on
October 9th. This rehearsal will be more like our
typical rehearsals. But don’t worry - there will be food
during our 15-minute snack break at 8:00 pm.
Shir Joy Chorus is an adult community chorus, dedicated
to learning, sharing, and performing Jewish music from
the rich and varied Judaic cultures of Israel and the
Jewish Diaspora. Although many temples and synagogues
have choruses which sing on the holidays, we are the
only year-round trans-denominational Jewish chorus in
Central Massachusetts. The Chorus performs music in
English, Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino, and other languages,
the pronunciation of which is taught during rehearsals,
so no prior knowledge is needed. Founded in 2011, Shir
Joy is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization,
funded by the Jewish Federation of Central
Massachusetts, the Westborough Cultural Council and the
Worcester Arts Council (members of the Massachusetts
Cultural Council), and private supporters. The chorus is
non-auditioned and is open to all people regardless of
ethnicity or religious background.
Shir Joy is a musical organization dedicated to raising
awareness and appreciation of the breadth and beauty of
Jewish culture through performances and related
activities. In addition to our two annual concerts at
Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough, the Chorus
performs at other events in Worcester county, including
fundraisers for the Pastoral Counseling Centers of
Central Massachusetts. In September, Shir Joy is
performing at Songs of Hope in Worcester (sponsored by
the Black-Jewish Alliance), the annual meeting of the
Jewish Federation of Massachusetts in Worcester, and
Arts in Common (sponsored by the Westborough Cultural
Council) at Bay State Commons in Westborough.
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Fleeing Suspect Talked Off of Roof
September 10, 2017 -- Shortly before 9:30 am today
(approximately) Malden Police attempted to arrest a
wanted male suspect at his residence. The man fled his
home in his motor vehicle. A short time later Malden
police observed the suspect vehicle and began pursued it
onto Route 1 northbound in Saugus.
Two
Massachusetts State Police K-9 units caught up to the
suspect vehicle and assumed primary positions in the
pursuit on Route 1.
Troop A Headquarters assumed command and control of the
pursuit, which continued northbound into Lynnfield and
then Peabody.
The suspect vehicle turned into the parking lot of the
Golden Banana strip club on Route 1 north in Peabody.
The suspect bailed out of the vehicle and ran into an
adjacent trailer home community, with troopers following
in foot pursuit.
MSP K9 Trooper Leigha Genduso and her K9 partner Kojak
located the suspect on the roof of a house.
Troopers and Malden officers set up a perimeter under
the direction of MSP Sgt Mark Lynch, the patrol
supervisor. Troop A Major Pat Russolillo responded and
assumed command of the scene.
After a period of time and after discussion with the
Malden police chief, the suspect agreed to come down
from the roof of the trailer and was taken into custody
without further incident.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
The suspect was transported to Melrose-Wakefield
Hospital for evaluation, after which he will he booked
and charged by Malden Police.
The scene was cleared by 10:30 am. For the suspect’s
identification and charges, please contact Malden
Police.
The accompanying photo shows
troopers and officers talking to the suspect on the roof
of the home to persuade him to surrender.
HOPKINTON FIRE INVITES
PUBLIC TO STATION OPEN HOUSE
The
Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the
public on October 15th
for their Annual Open House. The event at Fire
Headquarters will be from 11am to 2pm. Residents and
children will have the opportunity to view
demonstrations, learn about fire safety, and tour the
station. Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the
dog is expected to make an appearance.
The Open House provides
an opportunity for firefighters to focus on the
educational theme of Fire Prevention week. This year’s
theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out”.
It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan
and works to educate the public about the importance of
developing a home escape plan and practicing it. Here’s
this year’s key campaign messages:
Draw a map of your homewith
all members of your household, marking two exits
from each room and a path to the outside from each
exit.
Practice your home fire drill
twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during
the day with everyone in your home, and practice
using different ways out.
Teach children how to escape
on their own in case you can’t help them.
Make sure the number of your
home is clearly marked and easy for the fire
department to find.
Close doors behind you as you
leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and
fire.
Once you get outside, stay
outside. Never go back inside a burning building.
In support of Fire Prevention
Week, the Hopkinton Fire Department encourages all
households to develop a plan together and practice it. A
home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every
level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all
sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every
room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to
an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or
mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home.
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Paul
J. Gleason, 64,
Paul
J. Gleason, 64, a resident of Westborough and York
Beach, ME, formerly of Southborough, died suddenly on Monday August
28, 2017. Paul was born in Clinton, the son of the late James F. &
Mary M. (O’Malley) Gleason.
A colorful
character, witty and wise with a great sense of humor, Paul much
enjoyed the loves of his life – his family and friends, his Irish
heritage, the Marine Corps, reading, history, arboriculture, birds
and nature, York Beach, the Patriots and Red Sox, and of course the
felines – Mick and Fiona.
Paul was a
Professional Arborist and member of the International Society of
Arboriculture, MASS Arborists Association, MASS Association of
Landscape Professionals, Certified Arborist in the States of Maine
and Rhode Island, and was the current Tree Warden of the Town of
Hopkinton. He was extremely proud of his military service as a US
Marine and in the MASS Army National Guard.
Paul
is survived by his cherished “home team” that consisted of his wife,
Paula Marie (Tedeschi), and his son Ben & his girlfriend Shannon
Weiler. He is also survived by his brothers, Dennis & his wife
Martha of ME, and Daniel & his wife Brenda of Ayer, his
mother-in-law, Albina Tedeschi of Framingham, his brother-in-law,
Ray Tedeschi & his wife Judy of CT, his best friend John Bushee &
his wife Linda of RI, his nephews and nieces, Andrew and Liam
Gleason, Kristina Tedeschi-Wayne & her husband Jake, and Stefanie
Tedeschi, and his great nieces Mia and Marina and great nephews Jude
and Jeremy.
Family and
friends will honor and remember Paul’s life by gathering for
visiting hours in the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home, 11
Lincoln St., Framingham on Wednesday, September 13th from 4-8 P.M.
Funeral Services and Interment will be private.
In lieu of
flowers, remembrances may be made in Paul’s name to: Disabled
American Veterans/Dept. of MA, Statehouse RM 546, Boston, MA 02133,
www.davma.org/donate-now.
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At the End of an Era Marks a New Beginning
September 8, 2017 -- UniBank Supervisor, Vice-president Wendy
Brown, top, stopped by the Hopkinton Branch this noon to take
retiring Branch Manager Doris Hamburger to lunch. At
6:00 pm, today, she will be exiting this job of twenty-two
years. Ms. Hamburger plans to move to Maine with her husband and
pursue other endeavors.
Maine Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking And Illegally Possessing
Firearms
HAVERHILL
September 8, 2017 -- On Saturday September 2, at quarter past
midnight Trooper Brian Fuller was patrolling Route 495 in the
Haverhill area. While checking the Haverhill rest area on the
northbound side he observed a silver Ford Focus with Maine plates. A
male party, identified as RYAN POMEROY, 33-year-old man from
Waterville Maine, was sitting in the passenger seat with the door
open fumbling with something. Trooper Fuller parked next to the
Focus and approached POMEROY. Upon seeing the Trooper the man
quickly moved his hand behind the seat. When Trooper Fuller made
contact with POMEROY he observed an open bag of marijuana on the
center console and marijuana residue on the front of his pants.
While marijuana has been legalized in Massachusetts consumption and
open containers in public areas is not.
When asked about the marijuana, POMEROY grabbed the bag to show
Trooper Fuller. Trooper Fuller then observed the clear plastic bag
containing heroin (40.2 grams) on that was under the marijuana on
the center consol. POMEROY was then placed under arrest. An
inventory of the vehicle prior to towing was conducted. Located in
the vehicle were two handguns a .380 caliber Glock model 42 and a
Taurus 9mm caliber model PT 111 pro. Located with the handguns two
.380 magazines, one 9mm magazine, one .25 magazine, six .380 caliber
live cartridges and eleven .25 caliber cartridges. Trooper Campbell
arrived as backup and assisted with the inventory. Trooper Campbell
located a plastic bag containing cocaine (143.2 grams) in the trunk.
Also located were containers with THC concentrate suboxone.
POMEROY was transported to the Newbury barracks where he was booked.
He was held on $7,500.00 bail at the Middleton County Jail.
The POMEROY is charged with:
Trafficking in cocaine
Trafficking in Heroin
Possession of class E drugs
Possession of Firearm without a license
Possession of Firearm without a license
Possession of ammunition without an FID card
Hyperthyroidism Care Continues
Dear Patients of Dr. Kenneth Blanchard,
With the loss of our esteemed colleague Dr. Blanchard this past
April, we wanted to let you know that we are now working closely
with Dr. Rachel Katz of Newton Integrative Health Services for our
patients with hypothyroidism.
Dr. Katz is a functional medicine practitioner and board-certified
family physician who completed a 15-month apprenticeship with Dr.
Blanchard just six weeks before he passed away. At that time, Dr.
Blanchard invited her to join his practice and to manage care for
hypothyroid patients on her own using the protocols he developed.
Today, Dr. Katz is welcoming any of Dr. Blanchard's former patients
who wish to continue their thyroid care in the same vein. She is
also accepting new patients for functional and integrative medicine
consultations on chronic problems with low energy, mood, sleep,
digestion, and overall sense of well-being.
For more information, visit
Newton Integrative Health Services
or call 617-244-7300. Thanks for doing business with us.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Hopkinton Drug
800-439-4441 x117 -phone
508-435-5983 -fax
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL LIVE4EVAN
EVENTS CLOSESTOMORROW, FRIDAYATNOON
After that, Only In-person Registration is available:
-Friday:4:00pm
- 7:30pmat EMC Park
-Saturday:7:00am
- 8:45amat Hopkinton High School
(Parking Lot F)
Only 12 team spots left for Corn Hole so register today!
LiveTough Challenge Course for kids registration will also be
available day-of at the event on Field 9. Hope to see you there
on Saturday!
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Two to Face Charges for Threats at Bunker Hill Community College
The
Massachusetts State Police will summons two teenagers to face
criminal charges for putting a threatening note on a student’s
car at Bunker Hill Community College in July. The threat, which
the suspects said was made as a prank, caused significant
disruption to college operations and public transit and
necessitated a large police and emergency response.
One suspect is a 19-year-old woman, the other, a 16-year-old
boy. Both are from Everett. State Police are seeking the
following charges against them:
– Threats to commit a crime against a person;
– Making a threat that disrupts a school or public building; and
– Disorderly conduct.
Massachusetts State Police Troop H detectives, in conjunction
with Bunker Hill Community College Police, identified the
suspects through a diligent investigation.
The male victim found the threatening note when he returned to
his car in the parking lot of the Charlestown school on the
afternoon of July 25. State Police detectives, patrols and K-9
units responded to the scene, as did explosive ordinance
detection teams from the State Police and FBI. Boston Police,
Fire, and EMS units also responded, as did campus police and
Transit Police.
In addition to causing fear to the victim and the community, the
prank threat caused the college to be locked down for more than
three hours while State Police and FBI bomb technicians cleared
the victim’s car. Additionally, students and staff were not
permitted to enter the lot to retrieve their own cars, and the
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority closed the Community
College Orange Line stop, for the duration of the scene
investigation.
The suspects’ appearances in Charlestown District Court have not
been scheduled yet. The name of the older suspect will not be
released until charges are filed in court. As a juvenile, the
younger suspect’s name will not be released.
Regardless of the reason for the threat and the acknowledgement
that it was a prank, the serious impacts it caused in terms of
fear and disruption to the community, and the drain on numerous
law enforcement and emergency agencies, warrant the filing of
equally serious criminal charges.
Your Home
A Study September 6, 2017 -- From this point of view,
the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam offers a study in vanishing point,
diminishing perspective and rule of thirds. Photographically, it has
a very deep depth of field due to the use of a small lens aperture.
Statement from Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan on
Police Shooting:
“The
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the
Chelmsford Police Department have completed the investigation into
the facts and circumstances of the non-fatal shooting of William
Omar Santiago, 35, of Lowell, on July 23, 2017.
This investigation concludes that, in the totality of the
circumstances, the officer was justified in the use of deadly force
and that there was no criminal conduct involved in the shooting of
William Omar Santiago.”
Background:
The focus of this investigation was to determine whether the actions
of the Chelmsford Police officer in the shooting of William Omar
Santiago were criminal or whether, in the totality of the
circumstances, the officer was justified in the use of deadly force.
On July 23, 2017, Chelmsford Police received notification from the
Essex Emergency Communications Center in Middleton of a possible
domestic 911 hang-up call they received, which was tracked to the
address of 3 Clover Hill Drive in Chelmsford. As a result, at 7:39
a.m., uniformed Chelmsford Officer Brian Gervais was dispatched to
respond. He was familiar with that address as a result of prior
calls to that location. Uniformed Chelmsford Officer Christopher
Mauti, who was also on patrol, radioed that he would respond as
back-up. Gervais arrived first and approached the front door. He was
met by an elderly male occupant of the residence who directed him to
a bedroom down the hall to the left.
Gervais approached and knocked on the door announcing his presence
as a police officer. The door was opened by William Omar Santiago
who appeared to be in a rage and immediately began punching and
hitting Officer Gervais with closed fists about the head and face.
The barrage of punches caused Officer Gervais to bleed from the face
and he began to try to block blows defensively with his arms.
Santiago returned back into the room. After this initial assault by
Santiago on the officer, there were a series of assaults that were
committed by Santiago on Gervais and the three other officers who
responded to assist in securing the safety of the female in the
bedroom with Santiago. This woman was also physically assaulted by
Santiago in the room as the police officers in the hallway were
attempting to come to her aid. Santiago escalated his assaults on
the officers. During the course of the ensuing events, Santiago
would sporadically open the door and throw objects – first a hammer,
“tomahawk-style” at Officers Gervais and Mauti, then large pieces as
well as shards of heavy, broken glass, at the officers – Mead,
Leary, Mauti and Gervais. The large pieces of glass were wielded
like a spear and the smaller ones wielded like martial arts fighting
stars, and a sharp, pointed piece of wood, all as the female was
screaming and yelling for help.
The officers first attempted to quell Santiago’s violent rampage,
without weapons, then by two of the officers deploying their
department-issued tasers and then, when all available options were
exhausted, Officer Kristin Leary fired two rounds from her
department-issued firearm, which stopped Santiago’s assault and
allowed for the female to be freed from the room and Santiago to be
arrested.
Santiago was transported first to Lowell General Hospital and then
by med-flight to Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, where
he was treated and released the following day, July 24, 2017, from
the hospital.
Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Paul Bulman and Massachusetts
State Police Trooper Anthony Delucia attempted to interview Mr.
Santiago at the hospital, but he declined to speak to them, before
attempting to escape from police custody at the hospital and
assaulting the Chelmsford uniformed officer guarding him and
Lieutenant Bulman and Trooper Delucia.
The investigation included interviews of all responding police
officers and civilian witnesses; examination of ballistic evidence
found at the scene; and a review of radio transmissions and police
reports.
The audio of the radio transmissions is available at the links
below:
The redacted report can be viewed here. The following report is
being released in redacted form according to the Rules of
Professional Conduct Rule 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party and
Counsel to protect the integrity of an open criminal case currently
pending against Mr. Santiago as well as to protect Mr. Santiago’s
right to a fair trial. Witness testimony and the names of victim and
civilian witnesses have been redacted.
Upon the conclusion of the prosecution the full unredacted report
will be available.
Family Stuff
LIVEFAST: EVAN GIRARDI MEMORIAL 5K ROAD RACE
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September 5, 2017 - The Fleet sails away in yesterday's Gloucester
Schooner Race with Columbia (141 ft of pure speed) leading the Way!
The Schooner Festival is held in Gloucester every Labor Day weekend,
celebrating the City's Maritime Heritage! ~ John Collins
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Pipeline Patrol September 5, 2017 -- Seen flying over
Hopkinton Reservoir this morning.
Family Stuff
No Injuries in Fruit Street Rollover
September 4, 2017 -- First responders
reported no injuries after arriving at the scene of this rollover on
Fruit Street at the outlet of Roosevelt Lane, just north of arguably
the most dangerous curve, on that road, and perhaps the entire
town. No neighbors could explain how the accident occurred, but it
should be noted that Jeeps are top-heavy and are prone to ending up
looking like a helpless beetle after a collision.
Wells,
ME Francis “Phil” Frieh, 81,
Taking
a Break After 20 Years on the Job
Dorchester,
MA – On Monday, September 18th, the
Massachusetts Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative
hosted an awards breakfast recognizing the occasion of
the statewide initiative’s tenth anniversary and
honoring individuals whose work in the juvenile justice
field has contributed to JDAI’s success.
reception at Boston’s Armenian Heritage Park on
Thursday, September 2.
September
20, 2017 -- A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was
struck by another vehicle on Route 25 in Wareham
this afternoon. The Trooper and the other driver, a
New Bedford woman, were both transported to Tobey
Hospital for non life-threatening injuries.
DRACUT
- Gregory Gagnon, 41 of Dracut, the Fire Chief for the town of
Ipswich, was arraigned today in Lowell District Court on the charge
of strangulation in connection with an alleged assault on a female
victim who is known to him. Judge Ellen Caulo ordered the defendant
to undergo inpatient mental health treatment. The defendant was
further ordered upon his release from the treatment facility to
comply with his treatment plan, submit to GPS monitoring, consume no
drugs or alcohol, surrender all firearms, possess no firearms and
not be in any residence or location where a firearm is present, to
stay away from the residence and place of work of the listed victim
and to remain on house arrest. The next court date in this case is
November 3, 2017
At
approximately 11:20 a.m. today a Massachusetts State
Trooper assigned to the Violent Fugitive
Apprehension
Section located a green 1999 Toyota Camry on Route
24 northbound in Raynham being operated by a suspect
wanted in connection with a vehicular assault on a
trooper last week.
Two
Massachusetts State Police K-9 units caught up to the
suspect vehicle and assumed primary positions in the
pursuit on Route 1.
The
Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the
public on October 15
HAVERHILL
September 8, 2017 -- On Saturday September 2, at quarter past
midnight Trooper Brian Fuller was patrolling Route 495 in the
Haverhill area. While checking the Haverhill rest area on the
northbound side he observed a silver Ford Focus with Maine plates. A
male party, identified as RYAN POMEROY, 33-year-old man from
Waterville Maine, was sitting in the passenger seat with the door
open fumbling with something. Trooper Fuller parked next to the
Focus and approached POMEROY. Upon seeing the Trooper the man
quickly moved his hand behind the seat. When Trooper Fuller made
contact with POMEROY he observed an open bag of marijuana on the
center console and marijuana residue on the front of his pants.
While marijuana has been legalized in Massachusetts consumption and
open containers in public areas is not.
The
Massachusetts State Police will summons two teenagers to face
criminal charges for putting a threatening note on a student’s
car at Bunker Hill Community College in July. The threat, which
the suspects said was made as a prank, caused significant
disruption to college operations and public transit and
necessitated a large police and emergency response.
“The
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and the
Chelmsford Police Department have completed the investigation into
the facts and circumstances of the non-fatal shooting of William
Omar Santiago, 35, of Lowell, on July 23, 2017.
