Hopkinton Police Sergeant Aaron O'Neil Completes Supervisor Training
BRISTOL, R.I., December 13, 2017- The
Justice System Training and Research Institute at Roger Williams
University in Bristol, R.I., in partnership with the New England
Association of Chiefs of Police, recently recognized Sergeant
Aaron C. O'Neil of the Hopkinton, MA Police Department for the
successful completion of the “Command Training Series: First
Line Supervisor Course,” a two-week comprehensive training
program for police supervisory personnel.
Coursework addressed contemporary concepts of management and
leadership relevant to the responsibilities of first line
supervisors in a modern criminal justice agency. The program,
presented by experienced academics and law enforcement
practitioners between November 27 and December 8, 2017 discussed
topics including operational leadership and management
principles, problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal
communications, labor relations, disciplinary issues, and
ethical decision-making.
Graduates of the session represented police departments from
throughout New England and included Sergeant O'Neil. Roger
Williams University is a leading independent, coeducational
liberal arts university at which students live and learn to be
global citizens. With 41 academic programs and an array of
co-curricular activities on its Bristol, R.I., campus, RWU is
committed to its mantra of learning to bridge the world. In the
last decade, the University has achieved unprecedented academic
and financial successes and continues to be recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as one of the top ten educational
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Morning Jazz at Fay School
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Haig
Arakelian, 97
Panama City Beach, FL -
Haig Arakelian, 97,
originally from Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, Dec 7,
2017, at Clifford C. Sims State Veteran's Nursing Home in Panama
City, FL. His wife of 44 years, Mary (Bejoian) Arakelian,
predeceased him in 1998. He leaves a son, Michael Arakelian and
his wife Leda of Hopkinton, a son, Harry Arakelian of Sutton, a
daughter, Patricia Arakelian of Lynn Haven, FL, and a son,
Arthur Arakelian of Panama City Beach, FL; a niece, Lucine
Haroian of Worcester, three grand-children, Daron, Aren, and
Adrina of Hopkinton. A sister, Arpenny (Haroian) Arakelian,
predeceased him in 2013. A brother, Arthur Arakelian,
predeceased him in 1974.
He was born in Worcester, son of Nazaret and Akabe (Tatian)
Arakelian. Mr. Arakelian worked as a mechanic at Brown's Garage,
Harrington & Richardson, Worcester Boy's Trade School, Bradley
Car Co., Corey's garage, Worcester Press and Steel, Robbin's
Machine Co., Charles Chevrolet Hills Garage, NE Tuller, Heywood
Brunmark Ford, and the GM Assembly Plant in Framingham.
He
joined the U.S.Army,
1943 – 1946, and served overseas duringWWII,
the Army NG, 1947 – 1957, the USAF ANG, 1957 – 1961, USAF Active
Duty, 1961 – 1962, supporting the Berlin Airlift. He was awarded
the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal,
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the WWII
Victory Medal. His final assignment was the USAF ANG, 1962 –
1976, as the supervisor of Power Production, 101st Air Control
Squadron, Green Hill Park, Worcester.
He was a member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour. He was
also a member of the AACC Social, the Worcester Boy's Club,
YMCA, and a local motorcycle club. As a family man, he loved and
cared for his family immensely. He enjoyed taking the family to
the beach in South Chatham and loved the sun and being by the
water. His passion was motorcycles, and purchased his first
Harley-Davidson when Nate Sheldon Motorcycles first opened in
Worcester. During his tour of duty in WWII, he drove military
Indian motorcycles. He especially loved Armenian food. He loved
watching Westerns and Classic movies, and he loved reading the
newspaper. He enjoyed the warmth of the Florida sun. But most of
all, he loved his beloved wife, Mary.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 16 at 10:00AM
in the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St. Burial
will follow in Hope Cemetery. Visiting Hours will be held
Friday, December 15 from 5:00 to 8:00PM in CALLAHAN~FAY~CASWELL
Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour.
December 12, 2017 -- The photographer was
late to the lighting of the first "candle" on the menorah at dusk
this evening, the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Hanukka.
Nonetheless, the footprints in the snow from the gazebo to the
lights, and around the menorah, bear silent witness to those who
were on time for the lighting, songs and prayers. Actress Maylim
Bialik explains the
holiday here.
Wreath-giving
December 12, 2017 -- Volunteers from the Hopkinton Garden Club
decorated holiday wreaths for beneficiaries of the Hopkinton based
charity Project Just Because. Approximately two dozen wreaths
were assembled and donated to Project Just Because for holiday
deliveries. This annual wreath making program is one of
several community projects sponsored by the Hopkinton Garden Club.
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The Little Railroad That Could
December 12, 2017 -- Above, a fierce looking
train that travels on the Grafton-Upton Railroad line has a speed
limit of 5 mph, and has received new crossing signals, track, and a
new track-switch at the crossing in Upton, where owner Jon
Delli-Priscoli has built a major transfer yard, where aggregate is
brought in and apparently transferred into smaller containers for
distribution. Mr. Delli-Priscolli also owns Edaville Railroad.
Below, also taken this morning, are tracks for Providence to
Worcester Railroad in Rochdale, which also hauls aggregate, but over
a farther distance with longer trains and at a much faster speed.
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December 12, 2017 -- The beads of water
hanging from this small birch branch at One Lumber Street are
inverting the image of the trees on the other side as a camera lens
would; upside-down.
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"Hopkinton's" Roger Kabler on WTTG TV
Old Sturbridge Village
December 11, 2017 -- Hopkinton photographer
John Collins shares a photo he took at Old Sturbridge Village
yesterday.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
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HOPKINTON -
Joan Y. Comeau,
81, died suddenlyDecember
7, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in
Worcester. She was the wife of Roy Comeau, to whom
she was married for 59 years. Born in Everett, she
was the daughter of the late George F. Dumas and
Mary J. (Maddox) Dumas Leontie.
Joan was a 1954 graduate of
Hopkinton High School and lived in Hopkinton for many
years, where she and Roy raised their family.
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by her children and their spouses: Gary and wife
Kathleen of Ashland, Dale and wife Marcia of Framingham,
Wayne and wife Melissa of Hopkinton, Kevin and wife Cathy of
Marlborough, Theresa and husband Donald Roy of Milford. She
also leaves 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition, she leaves her sisters Barbara Dumas of
Newton, Jean Dumas of Hopkinton, Marilyn Hayward and husband
William of Hopkinton, and her brother George Dumas and wife
Nereida of Puerto Rico. She is predeceased by her brothers
James Dumas and Robert Dumas and her sister Victoria Stone.
Calling hours will be Monday, December 11,
2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. The funeral will beTuesday,
December 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.from
the funeral home with a funeral Mass to be celebrated at10:00
a.m.in St. John the Evangelist
Church, 20 Church Street. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery, Hopkinton.
HOPKINTON -
Margaret W. Kenney, 92,
died December 8, 2017 at St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham.
She was the widow of William Kenney, who died in May 1988.
Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late William
and Bridget (McCormack) Cloonan.
She was a 1943 graduate of Hopkinton
High School and was employed as a secretary for the Town of
Hopkinton for many years.
She is survived by her children Theresa
Rousseau and husband Alan of Hopkinton, Mary Liscombe and
husband Eugene of Medway, William Kenney and wife Julie of
Delavan, WI., and James Kenney of Springfield. She also leave
13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday December 13 at 10:30
a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street.
Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours will
be held prior to the funeral from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home,
34 Church Street.
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Off of the Road Vehicle
December 9, 2017 -- Hopkinton Police posted
this vehicle that went off the road and got caught, adding:
"Make sure to take it slow on the road, or you know, stay home and
sip that hot chocolate."
Police Celebrate Senior Citizens
December 9, 2017 -- Please enjoy photos below
by clicking on each one to enlarge. The dinner at the Hopkinton
Senior Center this afternoon was put on by the Hopkinton Police
Union #254, the officers, their families, friends and retirees with
money earned from a recent comedy show.
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TLC
December 8, 2017 -- The Learning Center of
Hopkinton held a countdown by their students last evening to
lead up to their annual tree-lighting at their home away from
home on Wood Street. Owner Trish Miller emphasizes the home away
from home environment where holidays are celebrated with their
kids and their families.
"That's what sets us apart from the others," she said.
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Joan Y. Comeau, 81
HOPKINTON - Joan Y. Comeau, 81,
died December 7, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in
Worcester. Funeral arrangements, entrusted to theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home,
are incomplete at this time.
School Committee to Choose Next Superintendent
The School Committee will meet at the High School Library at 7 pm on
Monday, December 18, 2017, to discuss the
candidates, and select the next Superintendent of Schools for
Hopkinton. Pending successful contract negotiations, the
new Superintendent will begin work July 1, 2018, following Dr.
MacLeod’s retirement.
For more information, please visit the Superintendent Search Page on
the Hopkinton Public School District website:
https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/domain/1475.
Weston Nurseries, Outside and In
Mouse-Over for "In"
December 7, 2017 -- Mouse-over image above to see the inside of
Weston Nurseries Garden Center. Below, Peter Mezitt and staff lay
piping that will carry hot water through a cement slab to heat the
to-be-constructed 3,200 square foot greenhouse and retail space. The
slab will be poured tomorrow morning.
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Dunkin' Donuts Moving
Dunkin' Donuts will be moving from the Mobil gas station to a full
serve eat-in location across from the Dynasty next year.
HCA to Host New Year’s Eve pARTy
Featuring Music by Hot Acoustics
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting a New Year’s Eve “pARTy”
on Sunday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the HCA, 98 Hayden
Rowe Street.
The over-21 evening will feature the music of Hot Acoustics.Cost
is $40 and includes food donated by Tavolino's, a champagne toast at
midnight, music and dancing.A cash bar will also be
available.
Don’t miss the chance to ring in 2018 with your friends! Book your
ticket now atwww.hopartscenter.org.
Photo by John Collins.
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The Board of Selectmen renewed the
following licenses at their Tuesday meeting, some with
contingencies:
● All Alcoholic Beverages: 110 Grill, Bill’s Pizza & Restaurant,
Carbone’s Restaurant, Cornell’s
Irish Pub, Dynasty Restaurant, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko
Restaurant, Zio’s Quattro, Pan Thai
Restaurant, Woodville Rod & Gun Club. (5-0)
● Farmer’s Market Pouring Permit: Startline Brewing Company (5-0)
● Wine & Malt Beverages: The Spoon (5-0)
● General On-Premises: Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club (5-0)
● Package Store - All Alcoholic Beverages: Hopkinton Wine & Spirits,
Marty’s Liquors, Old Town
Liquors (5-0)
● Package Store - Wine & Malt Beverages: The Vin Bin (5-0)
● Package Store - Wine & Malt Beverages: Water Fresh Farm (5-0)
● Common Victualer Licenses: Bittersweet Co., Hiller’s Pizza,
Hopkinton Gourmet, The Spoonery,
Sodexo, Inc. at EMC, Dunkin Donuts (76 South St.), Starbucks Coffee
(85 West Main St.),
Subway (4-0)
● Common Victualer LIcenses: Hopkinton Donuts, Inc., Marathon Pizza,
Price Chopper
(Starbucks), Red Barn Coffee at Angel’s Cafe, Yogurt Beach (5-0)
● License for Purchase & Sale of Motor Vehicles: Hoptown Auto Sales,
Whitehall Auto Sales,
WSAB Enterprise, Bulldog Fire Apparatus (5-0)
● Municipal Street License: Metrowest Transit Authority/The Lift
(4-0)
● Livery License: Able Limousine, Inc., EZ Car Boston (5-0)
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REMINDER:
Sandra “Sandie” Pope, 69
Sandra
“Sandie” Pope, 69
,
of Dennis passed away on November 28, following a cerebral
hemorrhage, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in San
Francisco, CA in 1948 to her late parents, John and Mildred “Mims”
Kessler, Sandie spent her early years living in many places in the
U.S. and Europe, as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force Officer.
Sandie
graduated from Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1965,
and then returned to Hopkinton, Massachusetts where the majority of
her extended family lived. She attended Bridgewater State University
and graduated as an English major in 1969, later moving to Cape Cod
in 1975. She spent the majority of her career working for the Town
of Harwich at the Water Department.
Over the years, Sandie and her husband, John, traveled to Marco
Island, Florida, and especially looked forward to their trips out to
visit their daughter Amy, in Colorado, and Amy’s visits home to the
Cape.
Sandie
leaves behind her loving husband, John Pope, her daughter and best
friend Amy Hennessey, and her brother, John Kessler, and his wife,
Susan. She will also be greatly missed by her niece, nephew,
step-sons, cousins and their families.
Memorial donations may be made in Sandie’s name to VNA of Cape Cod
Hospice and Palliative Care, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3 South Dennis,
MA 02660 or online atwww.capecodhealth.org/giveor
to Cape Abilities ℅ Nancy Noble 895 Mary Dunn Road, Hyannis, MA
02601 or online at www.capeabilities.org.
Relatives and friends are invited to join us in celebrating
Sandie’s life on Sunday, December 17th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at
The Dennis Inn, 25 Scarsdale Road in Dennis, MA.
A burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne is
planned for a later date.
JOHN HANCOCK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DEFENDING CHAMPIONS TO
2018 BOSTON MARATHON
• Two-Time World Champion Edna Kiplagat and
Reigning World Champion Geoffrey Kirui Set to Defend Titles on April
16
• 2018 Marks 33rd Year of John Hancock’s Principal Sponsorship of
the Boston Marathon
BOSTON, MA, December 6, 2017 — John Hancock
today announced the return of 2017 Boston Marathon champions Edna Kiplagat and Geoffrey Kirui for the 122nd running of the race on
April 16, 2018. The 2018 Boston Marathon marks the 33rd year of John
Hancock’s landmark sponsorship of the legendary race. NOTE:
Please enjoy the video below, which features many recognizable
Hopkinton scenes. Contributed content.
Are You Checking Our Daily Calendar
(Above, right)?
If so, you would have seen these events: Wednesday Dec 6 7:30am - 8:30am Free Small Business Seminar
entitled "Year End Tax Tasks" @ UniBank's Main Office, 49 Church
Street in Whitinsville. Free for small businesses
10:00am - 12:00pm Classroom Visit Day @ Fay School
in Southborough. Begins at Fay's Admission Office. For more info
click here 7:00pm - 7:45pm Annual Holiday Concert by Hopkinton
Chamber Orchestra @ the Hopkinton Public Library
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Through the end of December, we have 2 wonderful skin care brands on
sale: Emily Skin Soothers and Sibu. See our pharmacists to learn
more!
~From Hopkinton Drug facebook.
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The
Massachusetts State Police Dive Team today assisted the US Coast
Guard and other agencies in the search for the clam harvesting
vessel Misty Blue.
December 5, 2017 -- The Massachusetts State
Police Dive Team today assisted the US Coast Guard and other
agencies in the search for the clam harvesting vessel Misty Blue
approximately 10 miles off Nantucket.
Troopers deployed side scan sonar today. Through the use of that
sonar search teams located a large object underwater believed to be
the vessel. Weather and ocean conditions prevented troopers from
diving onto the target. Conditions tomorrow are expected to be
similar and will preclude diving. The current plan is for State
Police divers to return to that area on Thursday and dive onto the
target detected by sonar to confirm whether it is the vessel and
assist further as needed.
ST. PAUL’S INVITES ALL TO “BLUE CHRISTMAS”
SERVICE DECEMBER 17
HOPKINTON,
MASS. (December 5, 2017) – Do you need some comfort and fellowship
during this holiday season? St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invites you
to a non-denominational "Blue Christmas" service on December 17 at
5:00 p.m. This is a special reflective service to acknowledge the
blue in our Christmas. It will be a service of readings, candle
lighting, and silence and will take place in the sanctuary of St.
Paul’s, which is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.
All are welcome.
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Hopkinton Public Schools Winter Concert Schedule
The public is invited to all of the Hopkinton Public
Schools Winter Concerts.
Dec. 5-6th Grade, 7pm ,HMS Auditorium
Dec. 6-Hopkins Concert, 7pm, HHS Athletic
Center
Dec. 7-HHS Bands and Jazz Bands, 7pm, HMS
Auditorium $
~ Please bring your old instrument and join the bands for a
community performance of Leroy Anderson's classic Sleigh
Ride!
Dec. 11-7thGrade,
7pm HMS Auditorium
Dec. 12- 8thGrade,
7pm HMS Auditorium
Dec. 14-HHS Chorus and Orchestra, 7pm HHS
Auditorium $
$Cost:
$5 per person, $10 family cap, * Hopkinton music students,
senior citizens, faculty and staff are free. Proceeds
benefit the HMA scholarships for graduating seniors and
lesson scholarships for grades 6-12.
Alice F. Lindsay, 88
Alice F.
Lindsay, 88, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday,
November 27, 2017 at home. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter
of the late Elizabeth (Bridges) and Murvin French. She was the wife
of 56 years to the late William T. Lindsay Jr.
Alice was a graduate of Braintree High School and a 1950 graduate of
Smith College in North Hampton, MA. She was a past volunteer at the
Hopkinton library, where she enjoyed spending time reading and
taking out many books. As a lifelong avid gardener, she was also a
past president of the Hopkinton Garden Club.
She is survived by her son, Andrew Bridges Lindsay of Masontown, WV,
her cousin and friend, Harriet Bridges Hathaway and is predeceased
by her son, Douglas French Lindsay who passed away in April, 2016.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11am,
St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA
Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of
Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com/
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On Saturday, Fay's Upper School and Lower School Robotics Teams
competed in a local FIRST LEGO League qualifying event at Assabet
Valley Regional Technical School. Thirty-six teams of fourth through
eighth graders from around Massachusetts competed at this site, as
students shared their innovative solutions to a problem within the
Human Water Cycle. The Lower School's project involved using
recycled wastewater to build a hydroponic vegetable farm at a
wastewater treatment plant,
while the Upper School team's "Roofidifier" involved turning the
roof of a house into a large dehumidifier to collect water out of
the air. A portion of the competition included a robot game, in
which the Upper School team placed 6th out of 36 teams present.
While neither Fay team received a "Golden Ticket" to advance to the
next round of competition, both groups put in many long hours of
work outside of their normal fall obligations, and they performed at
a level that exceeded last year's accomplishments. Congratulations
to both teams on their hard work and wonderful ideas! ~Fay FB
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2 Hunter's Ridge, Hopkinton, $1,050,000
New Construction by
20th
Century Homes
New Construction Hunter Hill Plan with 3 car
garage in sought after Hunters Ridge neighborhood is available
for quick delivery! This home was built by acclaimed 20thCentury
Homes, a local builder having developed numerous subdivisions in
Hopkinton with a long standing track record for providing
quality constructed homes!
House is sited on a very pretty half-acre plus parcel that abuts
open space! Spacious white cabinet Kitchen with center island,
soft close drawers, stainless steel appliances and quartz
countertops complete with white subway backsplash and under
cabinet lighting! Gas fireplace Family Room with built-ins and
ceiling fan!
Front-to-back Living Room and Dining Room with crown molding and
wainscoting trim detail. 1stfloor
half bath with white vanity and quartz counter. 1st floor Office
with French doors. Stained hardwood floors and stairs throughout
first floor and 2ndfloor
hallway!
Large Master Bedroom with trey ceiling with cove lighting, his
and her organized closet systems. Three full Baths on second
floor: Master Bath with double sink vanity, make-up vanity,
oversized tiled shower with frameless glass door and linen; Main
Hall Bath with double sink vanity, linen and base tub with tile
surround; and a Guest bath with vanity, tiled shower and
frameless glass door. Good size secondary bedrooms.
2nd floor laundry room with sink and linen closet. Two zone gas
warm air heat, two zones central air conditioning, central
vacuum and rough alarm! Pretty curb appeal with stone wall,
landscaping and sprinkler system! Please enjoy more at
Realtor
Kathy Williamson's listing.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
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December 3, 2017 --Above, at Weston Nurseries today. Santa's line of
waiting families stretched the entire length of the greenhouse where
he was seeing children. He surprised them by knowing all about the
toys they wanted. More pics in a few minutes
He will be there until 3:00 pm today and will return next Saturday.
Or, stop by to pick up your tree, decorations, toast some
marshmallows or make a donation to Dana-Farber.
Santa Arrives at Common
December 2, 2017 --A children choir from St. John's were joined by
Girl Scouts on the Veterans Memorial Gazebo today, as Santa arrived
to countdown to the lighting of the tree donated by Boy Scouts.
More photos tomorrow.
Santa's a Hit at Hopkinton Drug
Santa, the New Age Assembly Chorus, Amanda Maffei and many others
will be back tomorrow, December 3 at 11:00 am, to do it all again
Thanks for Giving
December 2, 2017 -- UniBank has set up a tree in the lobby for the
benefit of Project Just Because. People can fulfill a wish on one of
the paper hearts, or they can just bring in a bag of needed stuff,
when they stop by to do some banking or have a coffee.
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The Nutcracker Act 2
December 2, 2017 -- The cast of The Nutcracker Act 2 held a dress
rehearsal last evening to prepare for December 2, Saturday's 3 pm
and 5:30 pm at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
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Wreaths on Display at Center for the Arts
December 2, 2017 -- Not all of the wreaths at the HCA are made of
paint brushes, but they will all be raffled off. The exhibit ends
tomorrow.
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First Friday at HCA
December 2, 2017-- Above, HCA guitar instructor Jack Byrne takes his
turn in the HCA's intimate Barn Loft during last night's First
Friday open mic.
William
Lowe, 83
William Lowe, 83, a longtime Hopkinton resident, passed away
Thursday, November 30, 2017. Born in Natick, he was the son of the
late Marian (Benedict) and Lloyd E. Lowe. He was the husband of 54
years to Shirley (Hughes) Lowe of Hopkinton.
A Veteran of the Army National Guard, William was retired from the
construction business. He loved gardening, the outdoors, puzzles and
dogs.
Besides his wife, William is survived by his three children, William
L. Lowe of Hopkinton, Wako Johnson and his wife Peggy of
Bellingham,
and Cindy Hume and her husband Douglas of Vermont. He also leaves
behind two sisters, Priscilla Lowe of Franklin, Lois Boucher and her
husband Bob of Norfolk; his sister-in-law, Bessie Gray of Florida,
as well as 6 grandchildren, Jennifer, Lisa, Stephen, Keith, Douglas
and Derrick and 10 great-grandchildren.
Burial will take place on Thursday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. at
Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. A memorial service will be held
following burial at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Community Church in
Hopkinton. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral
Home of Hopkinton.www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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Troopers Arrest Man After Finding
Loaded Gun, Pills During Revere Car Stop
Massachusetts
State Troopers arrested a Boston man early Friday morning after a
Trooper stopped his Mercedes wagon for motor vehicle violations in
Revere and found an illegally-possessed, loaded handgun in the
vehicle. The Trooper also found a bag containing a large quantity of
pills in the vehicle.
The motor vehicle stop was effected by
Trooper Jennifer Penton at 1:30 a.m. after she observed the 2004
Mercedes E500 wagon being operated on Broadway well above the posted
25 mph speed limit. Trooper Penton also determined that the vehicle
was 12 months overdue for an inspection sticker.
After stopping the vehicle near the
intersection with Taft Street, Trooper Penton identified the driver
and sole occupant as RANDY N. BOSWELL, 38, of Boston, and made
observations based on her training and experience that BOSWELL was
acting extremely nervous. When asked, BOSWELL could not produce the
registration for the vehicle. The Trooper also observed several
plastic baggies, consistent with the packaging of illegal narcotics,
in the door compartment. Troopers Devon Surian and Alexander Smith
responded to back up the stop, and BOSWELL was asked to exit the
vehicle.
While Troopers Surian and Smith
monitored the driver, Trooper Penton located, under the driver’s
seat, a sandwich bag containing 36 pills. Additionally, in the
center of the vehicle, in close proximity to the driver’s seat, she
located a soft-sided cooler-style lunch bag that was partially
unzipped. She picked up the bag and noticed it appeared to be
weighted down on one side. Upon opening the bag, Trooper
Penton observed the handle of a handgun. She immediately returned to
where the suspect was standing and placed him in handcuffs.
Trooper Smith seized the handgun, a
Smith & Wesson .40 caliber “Taurus,” and determined that its
magazine contained 10 rounds of ammunition. Troopers determined that
BOSWELL did not have a license to carry a firearm.
BOSWELL was transported to the State
Police-Revere Barracks, where he was booked on the following
offenses:
Unlawful possession of a firearm; Unlawful possession of a loaded
firearm; Unlawful possession of ammunition; and Unlawful possession of a Class C
narcotic. The suspect additionally was cited for
failure to inspect a motor vehicle, speeding, and not having a motor
vehicle registration in his possession.
He is expected to be arraigned in
Chelsea District Court today. The pills in the baggie were submitted
to the State Police Crime Laboratory for analysis.
Just a reminder that the 3rd Holiday Home Tour and
Boutique is taking place this weekend here in
Hopkinton. The self-guided tour will feature 6
beautiful, private residences decorated in the
holiday spirit. Guests will be welcomed inside the
front doors of these gracious homes to visit their
charming ground floor rooms. At each home, visitors
will enjoy either a wine tasting, a small bite from
a local venue or an opportunity to purchase a unique
holiday gift.
The tour will begin at The Chef's Kitchen on Main
where guests will pick up their ticket booklet and
enjoy a savory treat.
Homes featured are sprinkled all throughout town:
Ash Street, Connelly Hill, Ridge Road, Equestrian
Drive, Pond Street and Canterbury Lane.
Buy your tickets online at
www.hptaonline.com or at The Chef's
Kitchen on Main the day of the event.
November 29, 2017 -- This young otter challenged the ice and won as
the sun reflected through the trees from the western sky at Bloods
Pond this afternoon.
Performances are at the Hopkinton Center for the
Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street.
Tickets are $10.00 for students and seniors; $15.00
general admission, and may be purchased at the door or
online,here.
Seats are reserved, so don't delay!
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Attention former Hopkinton High Hockey
Players!
The 2017 Hiller Hockey Alumni Game is on Saturday December 30th at
New England Sports Center from 6:40 - 8:30pm. The cost is $15 per
player.
Please contact Friends of Hiller Hockey (bloomerjo@verizon.net) if
you would like to participate. Above, contributed photo of
2016 players.
Fostering
Emotional Resilience in Children and Families:
A Presentation for Parents with
Daniel Schacht, LICSW
Thursday, November 30th, 6:30-8:30pm
Hopkinton High School Auditorium
This free event is sponsored by Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
For
more information, please contact Denise Hildreth, Director of
Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
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Lowell Man Pleads
Guilty in Connection With Charitable Donation Scam
WOBURN
– Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Woburn Chief of Police
Robert Ferullo have announced that Zachary Noonan, 26, of Lowell,
pled guilty today in Middlesex Superior Court to three counts of
larceny over $250 in connection with 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.
Judge John Lu
sentenced the defendant to three years probation and ordered the
defendant to pay restitution. Judge Lu also ordered the defendant to
seek mental health treatment.
“With the holiday
season approaching, many of us plan to generously donate our time
and money to organizations that provide services to those in need,”
said District Attorney Ryan. “Unfortunately, scams like these are
designed to take advantage of the good intentions of others. It is
important to remember that prospective donors should always verify
that they are donating to a legitimate organization in advance by
checking to see that the organization has a valid website, phone
number and other available contact information. If anyone feels that
they may have been a victim of a charity scam, do not hesitate to
contact local law enforcement officials.”
Woburn Chief of Police
Ferullo added, “I am grateful to the officers in the Woburn Police
Department and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for their
diligent and dedicated efforts as their investigation uncovered the
size and scope of the defendant’s charitable scams. Zachary Noonan
preyed upon what is best in all of us; our desire to aid the
vulnerable and assist brave men and women who risk their lives every
day, and with today’s plea the defendant acknowledges the
consequences of his actions.”
From 2012 until
approximately 2015 the defendant worked for an advertising company
where he solicited funds and sold advertising space to benefit
non-profit organizations. Upon termination of his employment the
defendant kept his contacts list which included individuals and
businesses that had previously donated funds or purchased
advertising space to benefit those organizations.
The defendant 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
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 provided by the defendant. The victim discovered
that the phone number was disconnected and there was no existing
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 withdrew money from these accounts for
his own personal benefit and that no funds were ever used for their
intended purposes.
Noonan was arraigned
in connection with the scams on October 6, 2017, in Middlesex
Superior Court.
The prosecutor
assigned to this case was Assistant District Attorney Christopher
Tarrant.
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.
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Project restored historically significant
library dating back to 1895, expanded size to 25,000 square feet
Hopkinton,
Mass. (November 28, 2017) – CTA Construction congratulates the Town
of Hopkinton for the completion of its renovation and expansion of
the historic Hopkinton Public Library, a structure initially
constructed in 1895. The renovation was aimed at preserving the
building for a new generation of readers while protecting its
historic features and architecture. In addition to the historic
renovation, CTA completed an expansion of the library’s facilities,
expanding its footprint to 25,000 square feet from 5,783 square feet
and adding new state-of-the-art technology.
“The renovation of historically significant buildings like the
Hopkinton Public Library required significant planning and the input
of the local historical commission, community leaders, and Hopkinton
residents,” said Paul DuRoss, Principal at CTA Construction. “The
community and project team really came through and made this library
a modern facility that still respects its heritage. We’re proud to
have delivered it to Hopkinton.”
The completion of the renovation and expansion was marked by a
ribbon-cutting ceremony on the front steps of the library, attended
by public officials and residents eager for a first look at the
building. Attendees included Town Clerk Connor Deagan, Selectman
John Coutinho, Sen. Karen Spilka, Town Manager Norman Khumalo,
President of Library Trustees Susan Porter, interim Library Director
Deb Irven, and Library Director Heather Backman. The ribbon-cutting
ceremony signaled the official opening of the library to the public
after its temporary operations in a rented location on South Street.
The expanded building features new meeting space, handicap
accessibility, computer terminals, an improved children’s room, a
teen room, and space for library programs and after-hours community
events. Hopkinton voters approved a debt-exclusion override in May
2014 to fund the project, which was budgeted at $11.8 million. That
cost was supplemented by a $4.5 million state grant. Contributed
story. Photo by Robert by Droid at suppertime tonight.
Cat Rescued From Drain
November 27, 2017 --
The cat is resting comfortably at Baypath and is pigging out! If
anyone knows who the owner of this cat, please call us at
508-435-6938.
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November 27, 2017 -- Boy Scout Troop 1 kicks off the 2017 Holiday
season by donating and installing a fancy balsam on the town common.
The tree stands 17 1/2 feet tall above the ground. Pictured
are Zach Ritterbusch, Daniel D'Alleva, and Ethan Ritterbusch.
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Superintendent Search:
Finalists Announced
Monday,
November 27, 2017 -- The Hopkinton School Committee is pleased to
announce that the Superintendent Search Screening Committee has
identified four outstanding candidates for further consideration by
the School Committee for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
The fifteen member Screening Committee included representation from
the School Committee, the Board of Selectmen, the district’s
administrative office, building level administration, teachers,
community representatives, and parents.
The Screening Committee considered 27 applicants for this position
and interviewed nine applicants. At the conclusion of its work, the
Superintendent Search Screening Committee put forth the following
slate of candidates (in alphabetical order) to the School Committee
for consideration:
Mr. Kevin Carney: Mr. Carney is currently the
Superintendent of Schools, Uxbridge, MA. Dr. Carol Cavanaugh: Dr. Cavanaugh is currently the
Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Hopkinton, MA. Mr. Peter Light: Mr. Light is currently the
Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Franklin, MA. Mr. Gregory Martineau: Mr. Martineau is currently
the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Northborough and
Southborough, MA.
The finalists will visit the district between
December 4th and December 6th . Mr. Light and Mr. Martineau will
visit Hopkinton on December 4 th to tour the district, meet with
stakeholders, have a public interview with the School Committee, and
attend a public forum. Mr. Carney and Dr. Cavanaugh will visit
Hopkinton on December 6 th to tour the district, meet with
stakeholders, have a public interview with the School Committee, and
attend a public forum.
Site visits to each candidate’s home district may be conducted
between December 8th and December 13th by a team comprised of School
Committee members, district staff, and union leadership.
Feedback from participants in each step of the process will be
reviewed and considered by the School Committee prior to its
decision.
A final schedule of interviews and community forums will be
announced as soon as dates are finalized. For more information,
please visit the Superintendent Search Page on the Hopkinton Public
School District website:
https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/domain/1475 .
For a wilder (18 and up) version of
"The Spirit of Robin Williams" show, Roger will also be performing
at Hanto in Ashland on Dec 9. 6:00 pm dinner , show starts at 7.
$20. Phone 310 591 4711 for reservations.
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Hopkinton High School Students To Perform
At Central District MMEA Senior High Concert Festival
November 27, 2017 -
The following students have been selected to perform, based on their
successful auditions, in the 2018 Central District Massachusetts
Music Educators Senior High School Festival at Mechanics Hall in
Worcester, MA on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Musicians from
Hopkinton include: David Antaki, Trumpet; Rachael Chen, Flute;
Matthew Dempsey, Bass, Chorus; Yuyue Dong, Alto, Chorus; Jessie
Franks, Bassoon; An-Chi Huang, Violin; Andrew Keeley, Trombone;
Abbey Kelley-Lanser, Alto, Chorus; Andrea Liu, Violin; Dan Moreno,
Bass Clarinet; Advait Nene, Bass Clarinet; Andrew Palleiko, Trumpet;
Mirabella Paolucci, Viola; Kyle Stukel, Trumpet.
Students from approximately 64 high schools in the district
auditioned in early November 2017. Wachusett Regional High School
Music Department in Holden, MA, will host rehearsals of the Concert
Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chorus ensembles during the 3-day
Festival. More information may be found at
www.cdmmea.org.
The following students earned a recommendation to audition for the
2018 Massachusetts Music Educators All State Festival: David Antaki,
Rachael Chen, Matthew Dempsey, Jessie Franks, Andrew Keeley, Abbey
Kelley-Lanser, Andrea Liu, Daniel Moreno, and Advait Nene. At this
time, All State auditions will take place January 20, 2018 at
Shrewsbury High School
Hello Friends and Colleagues,
I'll keep this short and sweet. I know many of you probably knew
this months ago, perhaps even before Elaine and I did. But for those
of you that don't follow them on social media or are a luddite like
me and don't use social media, I thought I would send out a quick
note to let you know that my son Mike's band,
Busty and the Bass, is returning to Boston.
They will be appearing at The Paradise, 967 Comm Ave in Boston on
Friday Dec. 8th. Doors are at 8 PM, show starts at 9 but there is an
opening act so they will likely hit the stage after 10. Tickets are
thru TicketMaster which you can get
here. Their last show in Boston sold out in advance so if you
are thinking of going don’t wait until the last minute. I got a
bunch of somewhat frantic phone calls the night of that show looking
for tickets.
If you don’t know their music, you can find them on all of the major
streaming services as well as on iTunes and Amazon Music. If you
don’t use any of those services you can find some free short clips
from their latest album “Uncommon Good” on SoundCloud as well as
some of their other music. Here are some links.
Hope to see you there. We’ll likely be at T’s Pub next to the
Paradise before the show. Stop by, I’ll buy you a drink!
--Mike McCann
EDITOR'S NOTE: While touring in 2014, Mike
brought his band to his hometown of Upton for a surprise performance
at the Rose Garden. Above, a screenshot from the HopNews video of
the event. Click it to see the video. Mike was the bugler for the
monthly "Taps" ceremonies in Hopkinton. His father was Hopkinton's
go to IT professional consultant before the position became
full time.
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Healthy Animal November 26, 2017 -- This deer was in the
backyard of an individual who said it lives with others in the
thicket in the background in Upton.
Seasonal Tradition November 26, 2017 -- This representation of
the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger is called a crèche, and has
become a Christmas tradition on the common.
Menorah November 26, 2017 -- A representative Menorah
exhibits yearly on the common prior to its "lighting."
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Skiing? Let Brian Day Show You How to Strengthen the Right Muscles
On Thanksgiving
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Trees (and much more...) Are In, and out, at Weston
Nurseries!!
Santa Arrives Beginning December 2; Schedule Below
Each year our Elves
transform our greenhouse into a Winter Wonderland. Explore the
magical winter forest, watch the Weston Nurseries Express wind its
way along the tracks, and write a letter to the North Pole and post
it in our magic mailbox.
Bring your list for
Santa, and take a pic to share. Our photographer will be on hand and
we can even e-mail you a high-resolution digital photo with Saint
Nick! $5 Donations to the Jimmy Fund are happily accepted! We’re
proud to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute all year ’round.
Saturday December 2nd:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
& 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday December 3rd:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
& 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday December 9th:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
& 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday December 10th:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
& 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please keep in mind
that Santa is very popular, and the line fills up quickly! We
recommend that families arrive early if they wish to be first to see
Santa, and arrive no later than 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM to ensure a
place in line.
93 East Main Street, Hopkinton, MA
More Turkey Day Football Pics
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Hopkinton 11 vs. Ashland 7
November 23, 2017 -- Senior Will Abbott
"strolls in," according to the live announcer, for the first Hiller
points of the Turkey Day showdown. We'll have more photos from the
first half before supper, including cheerleaders.
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Cross Country Football Run
November 23, 2017 -- Members of Hopkinton's
Cross Country Team ran the game ball from Ashland to Hopkinton today
as the first year of this initiative by the Hopkinton Marathon
Committee. Next year, Ashland will run it home. Above, they toss it
to the front runners so the camera can see it.
Members
of the Hopkinton and Ashland boys' and girls' cross country teams
will run from Ashland HS to Hopkinton HS to deliver the game ball
for the Thanksgiving game. We plan to leave Ashland at 8:30 am and
will run up Route 135, take a left onto Hayden Rowe, and arrive at
HHS between 9:15 and 9:30. We hope to make it an annual event, so
next year would be running the ball from Hopkinton to Ashland.
We have organized the run with the support of the Hopkinton Marathon
Committee.
'Twas
the Night Before Thanksgiving...
and Hopkinton friends meet each other, as
well as make new friends, at Bill's Pizzeria and Restaurant.
Get in early, and get out early.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from November 13, 2017 - November 22, 2017 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
Victim Identified in Fatal Crash in Andover The victim
in this mornings crash on Route 495 in Andover, has been identified
as Maureen Bonnell, 59, of Haverhill.
Five-vehicle Crash Ends in One Fatality
ANDOVER
November 21, 2017 -- This morning, at
approximately 6:40 a.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in
Andover responded to reports of a crash on Route 495 southbound,
just prior to Route 93 in Andover. Upon arrival, Trooper Thomas
Hollow discovered that a 2010 Honda CRV, driven by a 59-year-old
woman from Haverhill, had struck a 2015 GMC Sierra pickup, from
behind. The GMC was then pushed into a 2003 Toyota 4Runner, which
was then pushed into a 2003 Chevrolet Impala, which was pushed into
a 2012 Mazda 3.
The driver and only occupant of the Honda CRV was determined to be
deceased at the scene, as a result of injuries sustained in the
crash. The driver of the GMC Sierra, a 57-year-old man from South
Berwick, Maine suffered non-life threatening injuries and was
transported to Lawrence General Hospital. The driver of the Toyota
4Runner, a 51-year-old man from Newton, New Hampshire, the driver of
the Chevrolet Impala, a 22-year-old man from North Andover, and the
driver of the Mazda 3, a 54-year-old woman from Farmington, New
Hampshire, were not injured.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that traffic was slow or at
near standstill prior to the crash, due to regular commuters, when
the Honda CRV struck the GMC Sierra at a speed greater than that of
the other traffic. During the incident, the right two lanes were
closed until the scene was cleared at approximately 8:54 a.m.
The remaining facts and circumstances of the crash remain under
investigation by troopers assigned to the State Police Andover
Barracks. Troop A Headquarters, State Police Collision Analysis
Reconstruction Section (CARS), State Police Crime Scene Services
Section (CSSS), Andover Fire Department, Office of the State Medical
Examiner, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
all assisted on scene.
Milford Regional Medical Center Black Tie Gala: A Huge Success
Milford Regional
Medical Center raised an impressive $673,000 at their annual
black-tie fundraising event, Mélange-A Musical Journey
Gala and Live Auction, held recently at Whitinsville Christian
School in Whitinsville, MA. Proceeds support Milford Regional and
its mission of providing expert, compassionate care to the
community.
More than 300 guests
enjoyed an evening filled with music, dancing, conversation, fine
cuisine and the opportunity to bid on valuable auction items and
packages. More than 40area businesses sponsored the event
including Presenting Sponsor UniBank, as well as Platinum Album
Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Caputo and Kevin Meehan's
ImperialCars.com.
“It was wonderful
holding our annual fundraising gala in the Blackstone Valley,” says
Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional. “Once again,
community members and area businesses demonstrated their incredible
support of Milford Regional through this year's Mélange. The impact
of their generosity on the health and wellbeing of the region is
visible throughout the Medical Center. We could not have come this
far without them. Our partnership has made Milford Regional the
outstanding regional healthcare system it is today.”
In its 13th year,
Mélange continues to be a significant fundraiser in support of
critical hospital services because of the overwhelming support of
the community, committee members and those on Milford Regional’s
Healthcare Foundation board.
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Matthew Paul McDonald,
21
Matthew
Paul McDonald, 21, of Hopkinton, passed away
Sunday, November 19, 2017 one day before his 22nd birthday
as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Winchester,
he was the son of Marilyn (Albury) McDonald of Hopkinton and
the late Kenneth McDonald.
A 2014 graduate of Hopkinton High
School, Matthew had been employed at California Closets.
Caring and helpful with a kind heart, Matthew always had a
smile on his face. He was the life of the party and a happy
go lucky guy.
Besides his parents, he is survived by
his birth parents, Robyn and Paul Letendre of Whitinsville;
his paternal grandparents, Paul Letendre of Worcester, and
Janet Letendre of Dudley; his siblings, Shawn McDonald and
his wife Amy of Hopkinton, Kerry Gifford and her husband
John of Whitinsville, Kristen McDonald of Hopkinton, Joseph
McDonald of Hopkinton, Carissa and Emily Letendre of
Whitinsville. He also leaves behind his 6 nieces and
nephews, MacKenzie, JJ and James Gifford, Isabella and
Harley McDonald, and Dakota Preece as well as many aunts,
uncles and good friends.
There will be no visitation. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 11:30
a.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 East Main St. Hopkinton.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home
of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.
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Success Has Its Limits
Resident Complains of Overcrowding
by Robert Falcione
November 20,2017 -- Shortly before 8:00 pm
on Friday, November 10, 2017, Hopkinton Public Safety Dispatch
received a call from a woman who had left Cornell's Irish Pub
and gone to another bar, and who complained that Cornell's was
overcrowded. Although the staff refused comment regarding this
report, some patrons spoke off of the record.
They agreed that the overcrowding happened quickly, with
football fans from the winning Hiller football game against
Milton seeking collective shelter from arguably the coldest spot
in Hopkinton, the Hughes Stadium behind Hopkinton Middle School.
Add that element of football success to the fact that brewery
owner Ted Twinney and the crew and patrons from Start Line
Brewery were there to celebrate the First Anniversary of their
opening in 2016, a successful year.
Finding the pub well over the
designated capacity of 77 -- conflicting estimates had it
between 120-130 patrons -- Fire Dept officials ordered the
building emptied and to start the count over until the limit was
reached. From then on, they only let one person in when one
person left.
Lt. William Miller called
Building Inspector Charles Kadlik, who advised of the choices to
lower the capacity or it would be shut down.
Mr. Kadlik, in a letter to owner
Ellen Scanlon, advised that he would count this as a warning,
but if there were any further violations, he said he had the
options of a fine, and/or he could order sprinkler systems
installed. This law was enacted following the 100 deaths in the
Station night club fire in Rhode Island, where there was no fire
suppression, not adequate exits for the capacity, and most of
the patrons all tried to exit through the front door.
Worse than that, the Coconut
Grove night club fire in Boston in 1942 took 492 lives. It led
to the enactment of modern building codes, including clearly
marked exits and doors that swing out.
Unlike the Station,
Cornell's does not have live music, is a short one-story, has
four exits doors, and about a dozen nearly ground-level windows.
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Please do us a favor and not get your flatbed trailer stuck in a
ditch because your alcohol level was nearly 5x the legal limit
for a Commercial Driver. It’s not fun for us and certainly not
fun for you.
This incident occurred in the area of 7 West Elm Street today
around 1:00. The operator is arrested on OUI Liquor charges.
Very
fortunate that this involved no other vehicles or
pedestrians and no injuries. The outcome easily could have
been a lot worse...
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Is your holiday shopping done
yet? No
worries. Maybe you just need a little break. Maybe you just need
to giveyourselfa gift
first. You know, to get in the gift giving mood.
If so, we've got the perfect idea:The
Treblemakers Holiday Concert -A World of Hope
for the Holidays.
Featuring holiday classics such asO
Holy Night, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Silver Bells,
Christmas Time is Here, Ave Maria, Oseh Shalomand
more - not to mention our traditional holiday sing-along finale
- the Treblemakers' chorus of 25 talented local performers
offers a holiday treat that you and your loved ones will be
talking about well into the new year.
See, we bet you're feeling better
already.
Performances are at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden
Rowe Street.
Tickets are $10.00 for students and seniors; $15.00 general
admission, and may be purchased at the door or online,here.
Seats are reserved, so don't delay!
Chelmsford Man Arraigned in
Connection with Highway Worker’s Death
WOBURN
– November 20, 2017 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan
has announced that James Scoville, 33, of Chelmsford, was
arraigned today in Middlesex Superior Court in connection with a
2016 motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of Hi-Way
Safety Systems, Inc. worker Thomas O'Day, 52, of East
Bridgewater. Scoville was charged with motor vehicle homicide
and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
causing serious bodily injury.
Clerk Magistrate Michael Day set bail at $2,500 cash and ordered
the defendant to not consume alcohol and to be subject to random
screens and to not drive during the pendency of the case. The
next scheduled hearing in this case is January 5, 2018.
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at approximately 2:30 a.m.,
Massachusetts State Police responded to a report of a motor
vehicle crash on 93 Northbound in Medford. Upon arrival State
Police located Thomas O’Day who had sustained life-threatening
injuries. O’Day was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital
where he was pronounced deceased. A second male sustained
non-life-threatening injuries and he was transported to an area
hospital, treated and released.
Through their investigation State Police learned that both
victims were employees of Hi-Way Safety Systems and were
performing painting work in a lane that was closed due to the
roadwork. Authorities were informed that the defendant allegedly
drove through the lane closure before striking Thomas O’Day and
then crashing his motor vehicle into a construction truck which
contained the second male victim. The defendant remained on
scene. State Police then allegedly observed the defendant to be
under the influence of alcohol.
These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
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CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 3, 2017, 3 pm
Free & Open to the Public (no tickets required)
Campion Center, 319 Concord Road, Weston
Salieri – Overture to “La Fiera di Venezio”
Telemann – Concerto in D Major, featuring Bill Kasel,
trumpet
Haydn – Symphony No. 30, “Alleluia”
Geminiani – Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 3, No. 4
Mozart – Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”
Find out what makes the Fay experience so
unique! Our Classroom Visit Day is a great opportunity for you
and your child to see Fay 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. Classroom Visit
Days begin at Fay's Admission Office, and parking is available
behind the Admission Office in Upjohn Circle. For more
information, visit us at www.fayschool.org/visitday
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State
Police Investigating Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Route 3 in Weymouth
Tonight
at about 6:15 p.m., State Police from the Norwell Barracks responded
to a crash on Route 3 Northbound, north of Exit 15 in Weymouth which
resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
State Police received a call from a motorist about a pedestrian
walking in the roadway on the ramp from Route 18 (Exit 16) towards
Route 3 Northbound in Weymouth. While responding to the area,
State Police received another call from a motorist reporting that he
had just struck a pedestrian on Route 3 Northbound, between Exit 15
and 16.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Carol Leurini indicates that a
59-year-old man from Cranston, R.I., was traveling on Route 3
Northbound in a 2006 Honda Accord when his vehicle struck the
pedestrian in the left travel lane. As a result of the
collision, the adult male pedestrian was subsequently pronounced
deceased at the scene.
The cause of this crash, including the reasons why the pedestrian
was walking on the highway, is still under investigation with
assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services Section. No
charges have been filed at this time.
State Police were assisted on scene by Weymouth Fire and EMS,
MassDOT, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The identity
of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and
family notification.
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Statement Regarding Fatal ATV Crash in
Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY – Today at approximately 11:12
a.m. Tewksbury Police responded to a 911 call to private
property on South Street in Tewksbury for a report of an ATV
crash. Upon arrival police located a 15-year-old Wilmington boy
on the ground next to the ATV he had been riding. The victim was
pronounced dead on scene.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the boy was the sole
operator of the ATV at the time of the crash. As no foul play is
suspected the identity of the victim will not be released by
this office.
This is an open investigation being conducted by the Middlesex
District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police,
Tewksbury Police and the Massachusetts Environmental Police.
This matter has been referred to the Office of the Medical
Examiner to determine the cause of death.
Annual Gathering
November 19, 2017 -- Photographed last week through the trees,
driving past Bloods Pond on South Mill Street, Canada geese gather
for their annual ritual.