Each year our Board of Selectmen appointed council determines who will be awarded grants that support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Hopkinton -- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.

The Hopkinton Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

Our Board of Selectmen can appoint additional members at any time, but there is still time for new member to participate in the 2018 awards process. Several member are at the end of their terms and we are looking for new members.

If you have an interest in an appointment to the council or have questions about the process please contact our chairman, Sterling Worrell, snworrell@gmail.com.

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Alice F. Lazott, 96

HOPKINTON - Alice F. Lazott, 96, lifelong resident of Hopkinton, MA passed peacefully Monday, October 23, 2017 at her home. She was the widow of the late Wesley E. Lazott, who predeceased her in 1983. Born in Nashua, NH, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Florence Jane (MacDonnell) Nolan.

She was a well-known real estate broker in the Hopkinton area for many years, working at McDonough Realty with her sister Mary N. McDonough, who predeceased her in 1999. She was also a member of the Hopkinton Historical Society.

She is survived by her children Peter Lazott of Hopkinton, Robert Lazott and his wife Carol of Billerica and Jane Robinson and her husband Roger of Upton. She also leaves her daughter-in-law Antonia Lazott of Cotuit, wife of Alice's late oldest son William Lazott, who the family sadly lost in January of 2016.

 Alice was survived by her dearly loved eight grandchildren Sarah Robinson Durcharme and her husband Jeff of Whitinsville, Robert Robinson and his wife Nancy of Missouri, Kenneth Marasco and his wife Michelle of North Carolina, Tonya Robinson and Lisa Robinson, both of Bennington, VT, Stephanie and Nicholas Lazott, originally from Billerica, Heather E. Lazott and her husband Sertac Ozturk of Maryland and Stephen Lazott of Cotuit. Alice also has ten great-grandchildren who will miss her greatly and one brand new great-great-granddaughter.

The funeral will be held Monday, October 30, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home ( www.callanancronin.com ), 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday, October 29 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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State Police Investigating Route 2 Fatal Crash in Acton

ACTON October 22, 2017 --This morning at about 10:50 a.m., State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 2 Eastbound, west of Piper Road in Acton that resulted in the death of the operator (Update: Operator Ronald Matthews.)

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Edward MacDonald indicates that a 60-year-old Templeton man was traveling on Route 2 Eastbound in a 2005 Ford Explorer when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway before rolling over and crashing in a wooded area in the median.

The operator and sole occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The cause of this crash remains under investigation with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services Section. State Police were assisted on scene by Acton Fire and EMS, Acton Police, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and MassDOT.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.

Wrong-Way Operator Causes Serious Crash in Reading

October 22,2017 -- This morning, State Police responded to a wrong-way crash on Route 95 Southbound in the area of Exit 37A in Reading which resulted in serious injuries to the operators.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper David Nicastro indicates that a 26-year-old woman from Conway, South Carolina was traveling northbound in the southbound travel lanes in a 2013 Honda Civic when her vehicle struck a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, which was traveling southbound at the time.

As a result of the crash, the operator and sole occupant of the Honda and the operator and sole occupant of the Volkswagen, a 24-year-old man from Nashua, N.H., were transported to Lahey Hospital in Burlington for treatment of serious injuries.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services Section, alcohol is believed to have been a factor as it relates to the wrong-way operator.

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Westminster

October 21, 2017 -- Last evening, at approximately 9:05 p.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Athol responded to reports of a crash on Route 2 eastbound, west of exit 26 in Westminster. Upon arrival, Trooper Michael Lucas discovered that a 2005 Nissan Altima, driven by Michelle A. Upshaw, 31, of Concord, had attempted to change from the left lane, to the right lane, when she struck a 2015 Honda Accord, driven by a 65-year-old woman of Fitchburg. Ms. Upshaw then veered back to the left lane, then sharply back to the right lane, striking the guardrail along the breakdown lane, causing the Nissan to rollover and slide across the roadway, then striking the guardrail along the median side, coming to rest.

Ms. Upshaw was determined to be deceased at the scene, due to injuries sustained from the crash. The other driver was not injured.

During the incident, all traffic was initially stopped, then, one lane of traffic was opened at approximately 9:12 p.m. When the scene was cleared, after reconstruction, all lanes were open at approximately 12:43 a.m. this morning.

The remaining facts and circumstances of the crash remain under investigation by troopers assigned to the State Police Athol Barracks. Troop C Headquarters, State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section (CARS), State Police Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS), Westminster Fire Department, Office of the State Medical Examiner, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) all assisted on scene.

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HPLF's A Novel Affair, presented by Middlesex Savings Bank, is SOLD OUT!

Email us to be added to the waitlist: info@hopkintonpubliclibraryfoundation.org

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Gary Drowne Jr., 37, died October 5, 2017 at Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham after a brief illness. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Suzette (Lallier) Drowne Bukirch and the late Gary Drowne Sr.

He worked as an apartment maintenance manager.

He is survived by his sisters Tracy Drowne of Orlando, FL and Christina Drowne of Spencer, MA, his nieces Ashley Kimbar, Natalia Perez, and Mia Perez and his nephew Kaiden Hanlon.

Memorial calling hours will be held Thursday, October 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton.

Governor Baker Visits Marlborough High School’s Early College Program

Governor and Lt. Governor visited programs to highlight efforts to expand early college throughout beginning of the school year

MARLBOROUGH – Governor Charlie Baker met with students and teachers at Marlborough High School today to hear about students’ experiences taking college-level classes to prepare for college, while earning college credits for free before graduating high school. Marlborough High School has nearly 100 students taking college-level courses.

“Increasing the number of students participating in early college courses will benefit cities and towns across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Baker. “Exposing high school students to college-level material will better prepare them for their careers after graduation and make higher education more affordable.”

“Early college programs are an important tool for combining traditional high school courses with an opportunity to earn college credit at a local community college,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, who toured Mt. Wachusett Community College’s Early College Program in late September. “We look forward to seeing more and more Massachusetts students participate in early college classes and take advantage of the opportunity to make college more affordable.”

During the past few weeks, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito visited a handful of early college programs in different parts of the state to highlight the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to expanding early college opportunities, as well as hear from students about the advantages of taking college classes before graduating from high school.

Early college programs combine traditional high school classes with an opportunity to take college-level courses at a local college, typically in a particular career pathway such as STEM. Successful early college programs make college more accessible to students by giving them an opportunity to earn college credits, at no cost to them, while still in high school. Early College programs have also been found to boost college completion rates for low-income students, minorities, and first-generation college-goers. Currently, there are 2,400 Massachusetts students in an early college program - 55 percent of whom are low-income - at 27 programs throughout the Commonwealth.

“The Early College program at Marlborough High School is the launch that many of our students need to see themselves as successful in college,” Marlborough Superintendent Maureen Greulich said. “We are pleased to be able to offer these opportunities in conjunction with meaningful internship experiences and career pathway options. As always, we are grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration for their support of our innovative programs.”

The Board of Higher Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education are currently reviewing applications from high schools and community colleges to become “designated” early college programs. The boards received 34 applications from high schools and community colleges around the state. In order to be designated, early college programs must meet certain criteria established by the two boards, including free to students.

Through the designation process, the Departments of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Education are asking K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities to jointly design models. During Fiscal Year 17, the Baker-Polito Administration committed nearly $1.2 million to support development of early college programs through grants from the Department of Higher Education.

The boards will announce designations to early college programs early next year, with the goal of enrolling students in designated programs in the 2018-2019 academic year. Contributed content.

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October 6, 2017 -- Running legend Kathrine Switzer, co-founder of 261 Fearless, held an event at the Hopkinton Middle School on Sunday, October 15^th to introduce 261 Fearless Club Greater Boston to the Hopkinton and Greater Boston community and to thank the people of Hopkinton for their support to Kathrine Switzer and the sport of running.

• Photo – Kathrine took some time to chat with B.A.A officials and Hopkinton town officials after the event including: LtoR (back row) B.A.A. COO Jack Fleming, 26.2  Foundation Executive Director Tim Kilduff, B.A.A. President Joann Flaminio, Hopkinton Marathon Committee chair Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Hopkinton Selectman Chair John Coutinho and B.A.A. CEO Tom Grilk. (Bottom Row) Christine Reffel, 261 Fearless Club Coach (Hopkinton), Kathrine Switzer, Karen Dinger, 261 Fearless Club Director (Greater Boston)

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 James R. Kelley, 60
   

   Upton - James R. Kelley, 60, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton and Westboro, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Dowden) Kelley.

Jim was born in Worcester, the son of Davene (Johnson) Nelson of Sun City, AZ and the late Charles R. Kelley. He was a 1975 graduate of Westboro High School who enjoyed his many years of bartending at local bars, including Cornell's and Nello's. His favorite job was working in the lawn and garden department at WalMart in Northboro until retiring due to illness a year ago.

He loved his two dogs, Ellie and Sherlock, and his cat, Dartanian. He also enjoyed gardening and tending to his yard, and couldn't wait to see what would pop up each year. Most of all, he enjoyed just a quiet evening on the deck or in front of a fire in the living room with his soulmate and the love of his life, Cheryl.

In addition to his wife of 17 years and his mother, he leaves one brother, John Payne of WA; four sisters, Roberta Bolt and her husband Darrell of AZ, Christine "Tina" MacConnell and her husband Jon of Hopkinton, JoAnn Dwyer and her husband Thomas of Westboro, and Charlene Slocum and her husband Brad of Canton; and several nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Friday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton. 

Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dog Orphans, Inc., Box 767, Douglas, MA 01516 (www.dogorphans.com).

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Louis W. Anderson, 91

Louis W. Anderson, 91, formerly of Hopkinton, died October 11, 2017 in Worcester after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Orrico) Anderson. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Louis A. and Ethel (Lowe) Anderson.

He was a US Navy veteran, having served as a Gunners Mate First Class in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a self-employed public account.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons John of Manhattan, NY and David of Washington, DC, and his grandchildren Nathan and Victoria.

Graveside services will take place in Waitsfield, VT at a later date.

Local arrangnements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

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Jane E. Papineau, 88

Jane E. Papineau, 88, died October 11, 2017 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. She was the widow of Louis H. Papineau. Born in Pelham, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Roach) McCabe.

She is survived by her son John Papineau of Shorewood, WI, her daughters Mary Slade of Williamsburg, VA, Martha Spadafora of Fort Wayne, IN, Anne Barra of Battle Creek, MI and Nancy Mahan of Shrewsbury. She also leaves 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Paul's Church, Seneca, SC at a later date.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

Joan Mary Archer, 82

HOPKINTON – Joan Mary Archer, 82, passed away in Milford Regional Hospital on October 8, 2017, after a tremendous fight to survive. She was the wife of John Archer to whom she was married for 48 years.  Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Leona (Kartz) Harvey and the stepdaughter of the late Albert Parenti.

In addition to her husband, she leaves her daughter Megan Archer and grandson Julian Coleman of Portland Oregon, her brothers-in-law James Archer, Thomas Archer and Ray Cossey and sisters-in-law Theresa Cossey and Lynda Archer, all of the UK, and her cousin Barbara Hahn of Bethlehem PA.

Joan’s life touched everyone she met – every person who met her gained from her in in some way, and everyone will miss her straightforwardness and sense of humor. She always told it like it was, without fear of any comeback.

She was an artist who started at the age of five in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, and gained a BA in Commercial Art at Moore School of Art, Philadelphia, in 1959. She became a freelance commercial artist for companies in Philadelphia, New York City, Cincinnati, and also taught art in England.

She also performed all the finishing at Furniture Fayre of Uxbridge, a custom furniture business owned by her husband John and herself.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, October 24 at 9:30 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.  Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday, October 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

She would love flowers or donations at the funeral, and donations in memory of Joan should be sent to B.O.N.E.S (Beagles Of New England States) at www.bonesbeagles.org – her Beagle Denver is also sharing the grief of many people, including her husband forever, John.

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Patricia M. (Wallace) Spinks, 62, of Hopkinton, MA and North Conway, NH passed away, Wednesday October 11, 2017, surrounded by her family into the loving arms of the Lord after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of Raymond and Theresa Wallace.  
 
A resident of Hopkinton since 1960 she was educated in Hopkinton schools and went on to become a licensed hair dresser and manicurist and worked part time at her profession all the while working as a homemaker and as the office manager for Browne Drilling and Blasting Co. of Hopkinton.  
 
Patty was a talented artist being proficient in weaving afghans and quilts, working with stained glass, painting and wood carving, many items of which she gave to friends and family.  
 
Always thinking of others before herself, she was a gifted homemaker, who acted as a hostess during many holidays and celebrations at her homestead. She loved to cook and always tried to make the holidays special times for her family, especially decorating for Christmas.
 
Patty loved the outdoors and with her husband and family especially enjoyed her vacation home in North Conway. She liked traveling the White Mountains and spent fun times skiing with family and friends in the Mount Washington Valley.  
 
An avid golfer she played many courses throughout New England and scored two hole-in-ones during her playing time. Many a round of golf with her husband was followed up by getting together with friends at the celebrated Scarecrow Pub & Grill. Patty was a wonderful wife, mother, and Nana and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all of us.  
 
She is survived by her mother, Theresa, of Stuart, Florida., her husband, Thomas I. Spinks of Hopkinton; two sons Jeffrey S. Kenney of Hopkinton and Thomas J. Spinks and his wife Bethany of Milford; a grandson, A.J. whom she called “her little man”; a brother Stephen F. Wallace of Stuart, Florida, two sisters, Marie T. Flannery and her husband Edward of Hopkinton and Janet R. Martin of Cranston, Rhode Island and many nieces and nephews.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, October 14 from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com .
 
At her family’s request, funeral services will take place privately at a later date.

Patricia Marie Spinks of Hopkinton, 62
Patricia Marie Spinks of Hopkinton, 62, passed away Wednesday October 11, 2017 surrounded by her family. Arrangements under the care of Chesmore Funeral Home, of Hopkinton, are incomplete at this time.

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Volunteer Recognition

Police Phone Maintenance This Afternoon

"Hopkinton will be performing planned maintenance on the Hopkinton Police Department business phone lines on Tuesday October 10th beginning at 5pm and expected to be complete by 7pm. During this time you will be unable to call the Hopkinton Police for any regular business, inquiries, or non-emergency issues.

"911 will be fully operational during this time. If you have an EMERGENCY, please dial 911. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance."

Friends of Whitehall Fall Clean-up Oct. 14^th, 2017

The Friends of Whitehall will have their 13^th annual fall clean-up on Sat. Oct. 14th from 9 a.m. until noon. Please join us at the boat landing at Whitehall State Park on Wood St (Rte.135) in Hopkinton for a little pre-Halloween fun and work! Our goal will once again be to pick up trash and debris from the trails and shoreline around Lake Whitehall. The lake and trails were heavily used this summer so we will have quite a bit to do. We will also clean up some roadsides near the lake. Bug spray, gloves, trash bags, tools and water will be provided. Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts will be available before we begin. We hope that we will have many volunteers to help us with this effort. Friends of Whitehall is very proud to be able to assist the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the maintenance of the Park and Lake Whitehall.

The Friends of Whitehall was started in 2005 and our main mission is to preserve, protect and improve the wonderful natural resource of Lake Whitehall and its surrounding area. Please visit our website www.friendsofwhitehall.org or join us on Facebook to learn more about us. We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization. We always welcome new members and hope you will consider joining us. Membership forms may be downloaded from our website.

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Man Arraigned in Connection with Alleged Charitable Donation Scam

WOBURN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Woburn Chief of Police Robert Ferullo have announced that Zachary Noonan, 25, of Lowell, was arraigned today in Middlesex Superior Court on three counts of larceny over $250 in connection with allegedly running a  charitable donation scam which over a three year period netted nearly $76,000 intended for charities falsely represented as those that provide support for cancer patients and research, firefighters, wounded veterans, youth sports and hunger prevention.

The defendant was arrested yesterday without incident in Lowell by members of Middlesex Sheriff's Office Warrant Apprehension Unit (which includes members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and the Lowell Police Department) and Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.

Clerk Magistrate Matthew Day ordered the defendant held on $100 cash bail and ordered the defendant to stay away from, and have no contact with, any victims in the case. Should the defendant make bail he will be placed on a GPS bracelet. The next scheduled hearing in this case is October 25, 2017.

“With the holidays approaching these types of scams become more prevalent. This is an important reminder to be certain that you are making donations to only legitimate charitable organizations. Individuals looking to make donations can avoid scams by double checking contact information online and contacting local law enforcement about any suspicious activity,” said District Attorney Ryan.

From 2012 until approximately 2015 the defendant allegedly worked for an advertising company soliciting funds and selling advertising space to benefit non-profit organizations. Upon termination of his employment the defendant allegedly kept his contacts list which included individuals and businesses that had previously donated funds or purchased advertising space to benefit those organizations.

The defendant allegedly used that  contact information to solicit donations for false charities that he set up to intentionally sound like legitimate charity organizations. These included, “The Jimmy Fund for Kids," “Volunteer Fireman,” “New England Wounded Veterans,” “New England Hunger Assoc.” and “Northeast Amateur Athletic Union.”

The fraud was allegedly uncovered by Woburn Police in February of 2017 when one of the victims, who had made a $100 donation to the “The Volunteer Fireman,” attempted to contact the organization through a website and phone number allegedly provided by the defendant. The victim discovered that the phone number was disconnected and there was actually no website.

Over three years the defendant deposited a total of nearly $76,000 in donations intended for charitable purposes. A review of the records of these accounts revealed that the defendant allegedly withdrew money from these accounts for his own personal benefit and that no funds were ever used for their intended purposes.

The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney Christopher Tarrant. 

These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan partners with local police departments, elder services and community-based banks to educate individuals on how to stay safe, avoid scams and theft and report abuse. If you think you have been a victim of a scam, speak up, and tell someone and report the crime to a law enforcement authority.

Continue Water Conservation

Please be advised that after a “Normal” Spring, which brought regular rainfall, our area has once again seen abnormally low rainfall and recharge since late July. Levels at the Hopkinton reservoir continue to drop and are approaching levels which would trigger wells being shut off.  It is imperative that you continue to use water wisely both inside and out and that everyone has their automatic sprinkler systems off for the season, to help ensure water supplies for firefighting capabilities and for daily essential needs.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.

Jacob D. Shane, 30

Milford- Jacob D. Shane, 30, of Milford passed away peacefully at home on Thurs. October 5, 2017 with his family by his side.

Jake was born December 19, 1986 in Milford the son of Deborah Shane of Milford and David Shane and his wife Ann of Northbridge. He was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School, class of 2005 and entered the U. S. Marines after graduating.

Jake wore many hats over his short life but the two closest to his heart were being a United States Marine Reservist and being part of the brotherhood of the Hopedale Call Fire Department. While in the Reserves, he was activated in 2009 and served one tour in Iraq. He loved being a Marine but his true calling and love was being a firefighter. He served as a call fire-fighter on the Mendon Fire Department before joining the Hopedale Fire Department, where he retired as a Call Lieutenant after being diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2015.

Throughout his ordeal Jacob was stoic and strong, never complaining or giving in. Jacob called the shots from day one, always running the show. We will miss his sense of humor, his brilliant wit and sarcasm and most of all, Jacob being Jacob.

In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by his grandparents, Ruth M. Shane of Franklin and Janet Turgeon of Bellingham; uncles, Michael Turgeon and his wife Paula of GA, David Turgeon and his wife Deborah-Ann of GA and Lawrence K. Shane of CO; aunts, Leslie R. Shane and her husband Vance Hassell of Bellingham, Lynne M. Abelson and her husband Arthur of Kennebunk, ME and Linda Ewing and her husband Charles of Uxbridge; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Lawrence Shane and Donald Turgeon, Sr., his uncle Donald Turgeon, Jr. and a cousin Brian Phillips.

Jake also leaves his best friend and fellow firefighter, Paul Moffi, Jr. of Hopedale as well as the rest of his amazing group of friends including, Matt Dubois, Lori Loftus, Matt and Britney Lambirth, Angelica Bart, Gina Travaglini and Jason Morin.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 3-7 PM in the BUMA-SARGEANT FUNERAL HOME, 42 Congress St., Milford.

Funeral services with Full Military Honors will be held Wednesday October 11, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home.

Burial will be private and held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hopedale Call Firefighters Association, 40 Dutcher Street, Hopedale, MA 01747. www.bumafuneralhome.com

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Westford

October 5, 2017 -- Tonight at about 5:55 p.m., State Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 Northbound north of Exit 32 in Westford which resulted in the death of the operator.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Christopher Pierce indicates that a 50-year-old Billerica woman was traveling northbound in a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer when, for reasons still under investigation, she lost control of her vehicle and traveled off the left side of the highway into the median where her vehicle rolled over.

The operator and sole occupant was determined to be deceased at the crash scene.

The cause of this crash remains under investigation with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services Section.

State Police were assisted on scene by Westford Police, Fire and EMS, the Medical Examiner’s Office and Mass DOT.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.

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Cynthia Sue (Halpert) Cardillo, 62

Cynthia Sue (Halpert) Cardillo, 62, of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 surrounded by her close circle of family and friends. Born in Boston, she grew up in Chestnut Hill and was the daughter of the late Ruth Ann (Janis) and Charles Lawrence Halpert. She was the beloved wife of twenty-five years to John David Cardillo of Hopkinton and loving mother of Jason P. Cardillo of Brighton, and Kimberly A. Cardillo of Hopkinton.

Cindy’s life work as a Physical Therapist and healer brought joy and comfort to so many through her life and her 35-year practice – Rowe Physical Therapy of Newton, Wellesley and Hopkinton. Her spiritual energy, love of the outdoors, and enthusiasm for health was infectious to all those around her. Cindy was also extremely passionate and instrumental in helping pass a legislative bill that requires doctors to inform their patients on whether or not they have dense breast tissue so that they can have a 3D mammogram in order to get early and accurate results. Cindy was truly loved by so many, especially those she touched and helped heal. The family also wishes to thank all of those who cared for her over the years.

Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, her two children; her siblings, Jon Halpert and his wife Deborah and Janis Halpert Maloney and her husband Michael all of Needham; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Services will take place on Sunday, October 8^th at 12:30pm at Temple B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main St. Westborough. The family will share in a celebration of Cindy’s life and sit shiva at their home on Monday, October 9^th from 2pm – 9pm. Kaddish will be recited at 7:30pm.

In honor of Cindy, and to continue her passionate work, donations may be made to Are You Dense, Inc., www.areyoudense.org. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.

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Statement from Massachusetts Law Enforcement Leaders regarding DACA

October 2, 2017 -- The following is a statement from Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, Somerville Police Chief David Fallon and Framingham Police Chief Kenneth Ferguson:
 
Today we join with colleagues from across the country asking Congress to support legislation allowing “young people brought to the United States as children - to remain in the United States and continue contributing to our communities and our nation.”
 
Individuals previously protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have graduated from our schools and have honorably served our nation in the armed forces. Their stories are inspirational and they are as much members of our communities as we are. We believe they deserve the clarity that can only come with federal legislative action.
 
A clear and consistent federal immigration policy benefits not only these young men and women as individuals, but our communities as a whole.
 
We urge Congress to act quickly to find an effective solution to protect these individuals – the vast majority of whom know no other home than the United States. Letter to Congress Contributed content.

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Boxford Motor Vehicle Stop Leads To Gun Arrest

On Monday, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Trooper Michael Geniglia, working out of the State Police Newbury Barracks, was patrolling Interstate 95 northbound in Boxford when he observed a white Nissan Altima with temporary Virginia plates traveling in the left lane not actively passing any other vehicles and drifting over the fog line toward the median.  Trooper Geniglia activated his emergency lights, and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The Nissan slowed to a nearly complete stop in the left lane and the drivers head ducked out of view. The driver was directed to pull into the breakdown lane.

Trooper Geniglia approached on the passenger side, as he did, the driver lit a cigarette.  The driver gave a Texas driver’s license which identified him as JEREMY WEAVER, 30, of Houston, TX. As WEAVER reached over to hand the Trooper his license a large fixed blade knife could be seen in the driver’s door. Trooper Geniglia also observed a soft shell rifle case on the floor in the rear of the Nissan.

In fear for his safety with WEAVER ducking out of view and several weapons visible, Trooper Geniglia had WEAVER exit the vehicle. As WEAVER did so he put hand in his right pocket. Trooper Geniglia quickly removed his hand and located a loaded 9mm magazine. A pat frisk revealed an empty holster and a folding knife. WEAVER was placed in handcuffs and secured in the cruiser. A check of the area that WEAVER had immediate access revealed a loaded 9mm Ruger LC9 pistol, 3 additional loaded 9mm magazines and a loaded 20 gauge Mossberg 500 shotgun. Located in the trunk was a unloaded Savage B-mag 17 bolt action rifle, 159 cartridges of 9mm ammunition, 100 cartridges of 17 Win Super Mag ammunition and 100 20 Gauge shot shells.

Trooper Geniglia determined that WEAVER did not have a license to carry a firearm or a Firearms Identification Card. He was transported to the Newbury Barracks where he was booked on the following charges.

1. Carrying a loaded firearm;

2. Carrying a loaded firearm;

3. Carrying a firearm;

4. Possession of a firearm without an FID card;

5. Possession of ammunition without an FID card;

6. Marked lanes violation;

7. Failure to drive in right lane

Bail was set at $10,000. Following booking at the barracks, WEAVER was transported to the Middleton House of Correction in Middleton.

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Most Wanted Fugitive Captured

DANIEL J. CHRISTIAN, 31, who was added to the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted List on Wednesday, was located and arrested this afternoon in Sacramento, California.

The arrest followed an exhaustive investigation by the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, whose troopers developed information indicating that CHRISTIAN, who has a lengthy and violent criminal history, was at an address in Sacramento.

That information was forwarded to law enforcement authorities in California. At 4:30 pm today (EST), based on that information, members of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Division located and arrested CHRISTIAN.

CHRISTIAN, who is most recently wanted for shooting at two people in Gardner, Mass., is currently being held at the Sacramento County Jail and will be arraigned as a fugitive from justice pending his rendition.

CHRISTIAN will be returned to Massachusetts to face charges of assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and illegal discharge of a firearm in connection with the Gardner incident, which occurred this last July 18. An investigation by Gardner Police indicated that CHRISTIAN, at the time a Gardner resident, followed two people in his vehicle, cut them off, and got out of the vehicle and fired multiple gunshots at them. The victims were not hit.

 CHRISTIAN fled the area and remained at large until his capture today.

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ST. PAUL’S “BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS”

OCTOBER 8

HOPKINTON, MA (September 27, 2017) – Creatures of all species are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 8.

Dogs, cats, and others of God’s creatures – and their human friends – are invited to a special ceremony being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 61 Wood Street (Rte 135) in Hopkinton. The Blessing of the Animals will take place outside the church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a “Pet Friendly” service of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to attend, although we ask that dogs be leashed and other animals be properly contained.  File photo

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is called to be an embracing, nourishing and life-giving family in Christ. St. Paul’s members believe they are called to care for each other, for the community and for the world. For more information call 508-435-4536 or visit St. Paul’s website at www.stpaulhopkinton.org .

Christian’s Hot Jamaican Chili Pepper Crusaders Walk for the Jimmy Fund

September 27, 2017 -- Seven years ago, my mother asked me if I wanted to help support my friend from cub scouts, Ben, and his family, because his 3 year old brother had been diagnosed with leukemia. Well, first I had to ask her what that was. When she told me that it meant cancer for my friend's little brother, I jumped at her offer to walk the Jimmy Fund Walk (she knew about the Jimmy Fund because my oldest sister had walked it in the past). She told me that a couple more of my closest friends would join as well, and I figured it would be a fun, easy thing to do for a good cause, not really knowing what I was committing myself to. As our team formed, it was me and 4 other 9 year olds: Jack Brennan, Jack Riley, Kevin Sullivan, and Ben Wheeler, plus my 11 year old sister, Julianna Kramer, and two of her friends, Beka Pohl and Sam Riley, who would also join the team. At one of our first ever team meetings, we decided that we needed a name. Jack Riley was on top of it, because he had wanted to give us a team name at Cub Scout camp that past summer, and had been vetoed by the counselor's. He thought it a hilarious thing to dub us the Hot Jamaican Chili Peppers. One of my older sisters, Kacey, then suggested that we add Christian, the boy we were walking for, to the name. Somehow, we tacked on the word crusaders to the end, and from then on we were officially the Christian’s Hot Jamaican Chili Pepper Crusaders.

For the first 3 or so years, we walked the ½ marathon route (13.1 miles). Now, we walk the whole thing. That means waking up bright and early, driving to the start line, and heading off from Hopkinton to Boston at 5 AM. We, as a team, have collectively raised $26,128.80 in six years, and we would so appreciate a donation this year to possibly put us past $30K. The team continues to grow, and Christian is now part of the ½ marathon walking group. We remain so grateful that Christian (and now his mom Sue) are survivors in this fight, but the team knows the fight is far from over for countless others in this world. Please join us with a donation in support of this amazing effort and inspirational team!

The walk was September 24^th and donations must be to the Jimmy Fund by October 16, 2017. Each walker must raise $300. You may donate online or by sending a check made out to the Jimmy Fund to: Kramer family, 39 North Street Hopkinton, MA 01748. We had 10 registered walkers this year, 9 HHS students and a parent. Many thanks!

Every Donation is Incredibly Important to Us

Thank you, Ethan Kramer, HHS ‘19, Participant ID #425641397

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Roger Neal Mezitt, 72,

Roger Neal Mezitt, 72, of Hopkinton, passed to the next dimension Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Edmund V. and Wally (Brahilt) Mezitt.

For most of his life, Roger was employed by his family’s business, Weston Nurseries.  He attended Hopkinton High School, Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT, Cornell University, and Franconia College in Franconia, NH. Roger loved all things in nature, especially plants. He had a special affection for cats. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Sandwich, MA. He was an avid reader of history and philosophy and loved to travel.  He and his wife traveled to many corners of the world. He was especially fond of the Caribbean Islands where he enjoyed his favorite hobby, scuba diving. Roger served the Town of Hopkinton in several capacities: the Appropriations Committee from 1987 - 1993, (chairman 1990-1993) and the Historical Commission.  He was a former president of the Hopkinton Historical Society and member of the board of directors of Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

He leaves his beloved wife of 45 years, Merylyn (Jerome) Mezitt, brother-in-law Raymond Jerome of Hopkinton, nephew Michael Sterling Jerome, of Steamboat Springs, CO an uncle, Henry Lymon Bralit of Sequim, WA, his brother, R. Wayne Mezitt and his wife, Beth, of Hopkinton, several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and two cousins, Glenn and Peter Russett of Wareham, MA.  He will be greatly missed by many friends.

A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hopkinton Historical Society, PO Box 423, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com 

Herbert (Herbie) P. Holbrook Jr. 86

Herbert (Herbie) P. Holbrook Jr. 86, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Born in Vermont, he was the son of the late Viola (Hemingway) and Herbert P. Holbrook. He was the husband of 59 years to Charlotte (Ward) Holbrook of Westborough.

Herbert was formerly employed with Alan S. Brown Co. in Brattleboro, VT, then Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Digital. He was a famed Class A ski jumper for over 35 years. He was admitted to the American Athletic Association for the deaf in 1964. Herbie was an ardent fisherman in Worcester County and won numerous awards in Massachusetts. He was a member of Faith Community Church in Hopkinton.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Margie Wetherell and her husband Rodney of Johnson City, TN and Shirley Winningham and her husband Cleo of Bangor, ME. He is predeceased by a sister, Sheila Sherman.

A funeral service will take place at 12:00p.m. on Friday, September 29th in the Chapel at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deaf Missions, 21199 Greenview Rd. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 or deafmissions.com .  Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

Bike Collection Scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2017
   

There will be a bicycle collection at St. John The Evangelist Parish, 20 Church Street in Hopkinton on Sunday October 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM behind the parish center.

Do you have unwanted bicycles sitting around you garage or basement? St. John’s Parish Gobal Mission Apostolate is working with the Hopkinton/Ashland Chapter of the Knights of Columbus to hold a bike collection, in conjunction with the Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) program in Jamaica Plain.

BNB requests a donation of $10 per bike, to help defray the costs of international shipping, bike storage, and/or youth programs that get the bikes into positive use again.    BNB will of course accept bikes without this donation.

To read more about BNB’s programs visit their website at www.bikesnotbombs.org .

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