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Please Help With Hydrants

The Water Department requests your assistance, in maintaining accessibility to the town's 700 fire hydrants, for the safety and protection of everyone. During the winter hydrants can become buried by snow during a storm. If you have a fire hydrant that that is near your home, please help us make it visible and accessible to the Fire Department for use in an emergency. Precious seconds can be lost searching for the hydrant or removing snow to gain access to it. Help make your neighborhood safe for everyone!

Please remember that it poses a major fire safety hazard to bury a fire hydrant by shoveling, plowing or snow blowing. It is also prohibited by Chapter 148 Section 27B of the Mass. General Laws and can incur a fine. The Water and Fire department would like to thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain fire safety.
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Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.

   
Historic District Commission Votes to Keep Marathon Way Open


 

January 4, 2018 -- The first order of business of the Historical District Commission meeting last evening was Town Manager Norman Khumalo reminding member Beth Kelly, who is a direct abutter to the Main Street Corridor project, that according to Town Counsel, Mrs. Kelly must step off of the board during discussions and voting on the matters of the Hopkinton Common.
       Next, Town Engineer Dave Daltorio presented five plans, four of which reconfigure Marathon Way, the short roadway that leads from Main Street to Ash Street, into a one-way roadway. The fifth plan would do away with Marathon Way entirely and plant grass there instead. That version was the one submitted by the Town to the state DOT [Department of Transportation] in the "25% plan" of the corridor project, but now people are pushing back. Feedback about that part of the submission has turned against closing the roadway, and the Historic District Commission voted unanimously last evening to recommend Version 2, large picture, below. It keeps Marathon Way open, and makes it a one-way.

         Next Tuesday at 7:00 pm, the DOT will hold a hearing in the Senior Center regarding the project. Mr. Khumalo said that would be the time to let them know of the vote by the commission.




Hopkinton Municipal offices will be closed on Thursday Jan 4th.  This includes Town Hall, Library, Parks & Rec, and Senior Center.  

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"Mobil Station" to Expand Following Land Acquisition --
Application Submitted for Convenience Store and Fueling Facility

January 3, 2018 -- In papers submitted to the Planning Department today, owners of the property on which the Mobil Station is located at 92 West Main Street, Hopkinton, Global Companies LLC, are looking to expand their business footprint, described as a "convenience store and fueling facility" onto adjacent lots, in both use and dimensions.

      The plans, which according to Principal Planner Jennifer Burke are a year out and sealed by a purchase and sale agreement, are most likely conditional on acquiring all approvals from Town entities.

       They would need to meet with the Historic Commission, Conservation Commission, Board of Appeals to which they have already applied — and the Design Review Board.

         The owners of 84 and 86 West Main Street are Nancy and Clifford Kistner, whose property and home border the short Lumber Street Extension. Acquiring those properties would give the business a presence on three roads — West Main Street, Elm Street, and Lumber Street Extension — and two corners. A corner location is said to be the most coveted type for a gas station.

           Mr. Kistner is a member of the Planning Board, and if past is prologue, would need to step off of the board during discussions of the project. Mr. Kistner said today that he cannot talk about the plan at all. 

          The Dunkin' Donuts owned by Gene Sardinha, inside the Mobil, will be opening/moving in 2018 to the opposite side of the intersection at 78 West Main Street after a bounty of appeals through the approval process. It will have several seats for eat in or take out, but alas, according to Hopkinton bylaws, no drive-thru.


William Barry Hosmer

William Barry Hosmer passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Boston on August 6, 1937,  Bill was the son of the late Nathan Dale Hosmer and Mary Barry Hosmer. Bill spent his first ten years in Belmont, where he attended Mount Trinity Academy. The family then moved to Winchester, where Bill attended Winchester schools, graduating from Winchester High School in 1954.

In August of 1954, Bill joined the United States Air Force and served four years, three in Fort Worth, Texas and one in Thule, Greenland. While in Texas, he earned a year’s college credit from Texas Christian University. The Air Force trained Bill as a medic, a skill he used in civilian life as an ER/OR Technician at Winchester Hospital from 1958 – 1972. He worked a nearly full-time schedule while he pursued a B.A. and an M.Ed from Boston University, earning degrees in 1963 and 1967.

Bill married Mary Lois Sullivan in 1963. They shared fifty-four blessed years together. He is survived by Lois, their daughters, Mary Hosmer Fanucci and her husband Jerry, of Lexington, and Sara Hosmer, of Roslindale, and his grandchildren, Abigail, Ben and Kristina Fanucci. He is also survived by his brother John R. Hosmer and his wife, Judy, of Charlotte, North Carolina, his brother-in-law, Timothy J. Sullivan and his wife, Mary, of Queensbury, New York, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Bob, his brother-in-law, Bill Sullivan, and sister-in-law, Marcia Sullivan.

In 1964, Bill began his career in education at Woburn High School as an English teacher. He became head of the English Department and introduced AP classes to the school. Bill taught at Woburn High School from 1964 – 1971. He took great pleasure in the many accomplishments of his Woburn students. During this time, he began studies to earn his Ed.D at Boston College, which he completed in 1977. In 1972 Bill became Assistant Principal at Holliston’s Middle School and eventually Principal and Director of Elementary Education. He served the schools in Holliston from 1972 – 1980. It was deeply satisfying for him to see many of his former students thriving as businessmen in their hometown. He had many lasting relationships with the wonderful faculty there. In 1980 Bill was named Superintendent of the Hopkinton Public Schools. Over a period of sixteen years, he oversaw many changes in every facet of the system. Bill established a close working relationship with EMC, and they generously provided the schools with financial help and technology advice and equipment. His years at Hopkinton provided many happy memories and relationships. While there, he attended student and community events of all kinds like sports, drama, music, and PTA fundraisers. He retired in 1996.

After retirement from Hopkinton, Bill became the Director for Effective Instruction at Worcester State University. He retired in 2012 at the age of seventy-five. During this same period, he served as an adjunct professor for Framingham State University’s International Schools Program. He made sixteen trips abroad to North, Central and South America as well as Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. His wife, Lois, accompanied him on these trips and they also enjoyed traveling together to Ireland, Greece, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Bermuda, and many parts of the United States.

He was a loving husband and father and the proudest Grandpa anywhere. Good memories will sustain the family as they miss his presence. Annual summer trips to Cape Cod, a family trip to Ireland, the Boston Pops at Christmas, birthday outings and so much more will forever recall his enthusiasm and dedication to his family. Bill enjoyed many friendships that took him out to breakfast, lunch, and golf. He was a devoted member of St. Mary’s, Holliston where he attended Mass regularly and was moved by the music of the choir and folk group.

There will be two days of visitation;  Saturday. January 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 7th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16).A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his name may be made to St. Mary’s church, 8 Church Street, Holliston, MA 01746 or to the Holliston Food Pantry, 73 Charles Street, Holliston.

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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from December 26, 2017 - January 2, 2018
Click on blue links to see Town's property card w/photo
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
Hopkinton
28 Oakhurst Road Ross Pickett, Krystal Pickett $560,000 Dec. 29, 2017 Cloverhill Properties LLC
18 Longwood Drive Ryan Deal, Julie Deal $675,000 Dec. 29, 2017 John H. Lacey, Lisa Healy Lacey
30 Primrose Circle unit 188 Ratnajyoti Choudhury $608,000 Dec. 29, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
20 Redwood Path unit 130 Saravana Priya Subramanian, Krishnakumar Kannayyan $513,750 Dec. 29, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
16 Paul Revere Path unit 9B Dahmen Lariviere, Melissa Lariviere $410,000 Dec. 28, 2017 Ryan Deal, Julie Deal
12 Primrose Circle unit 180 Murali Mohan Ambati, Sasikala Pathapati $580,000 Dec. 28, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
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Police Press Logs Updated 1/2/2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017
3:06 pm
A resident of Old Elm Way reported that dogs at a neighbors house had been outside in the extreme cold for three hours. The Animal Control Officer was notified and was advised that the dogs had been let inside.

Saturday, December 30, 2017
8:46 am
A caller reported that someone was hunting out of their vehicle on Legacy Farms North. Two officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Friday, December 29, 2017
7:47 am
A Mayhew Court resident reported that an unwanted male was making threats and trying to gain access to their residence. Four officer checked the area but could not locate anyone suspicious.

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Clarence "Red" Dwinnell, 86

Clarence “Red” Dwinnell, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was the husband of 47 years to Maureen Dwinnell of Hopkinton.

Red was a husband, father, teacher and mentor to many. He was an old school farmer, where his word and a handshake were his contract and he honored it. He taught his children to be strong, independent, and hard working individuals. He was the strongest, hardest working man his family has ever known. Red is loved by many and will be dearly missed by family and friends, who look forward to many “Happy Days” to carry on his legacy, traditions, and knowledge.

Besides his loving and caring wife, Maureen,  Red is survived by his children, Ricky Dwinnell and his wife Cheri, Ronnie Dwinnell and his wife Ilene, Kelleigh Parker, Cyndi Dionne and her husband James, and Jennifer Dwinnell and her partner Jennifer Leigh Driscoll. He also leaves behind his sister, Barbara Burns of Bayonne, NJ, his grandson and best friend, Jason Dunton, and his extended family friend, Jill Dwyer; as well as his 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Randy Dwinnell, his daughter, Janice Greenwood, and his brother, Leroy Dwinnell.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club, 252 Wood St. Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central New England Equine Rescue, http://www.cneer.com/how-to-help/planned-giving/

Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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2018
Happy New Year
January 1, 2018 -- Happy New Year, and welcome, 2018. We hope for a great New Year, with improvements all around. My New Year's commitment is to continue bringing the best content possible to our readers, who I thank for their loyalty. Thanks to the advertising supporters who fund this endeavor, and to the contributors who have shared their talents over the years.

The videos below were grabbed randomly out of our YouTube archive of over 850 original content videos. From left to right, beginning with our most recent, a performance by Jeep Rosenberg, who is new to our viewers. Next is Librarian Heather Backman, who joins me for a photographic tour of the new  and restored building. Next is Carter Alan, who talks about his books, especially his most recent, Decibel Diaries. Right of that is the Senior Center Talent Show. Seriously great stuff. Some people never lose it.

Starting on the second line, from left, is an excellent short report on the Boston Marathon by Andrew Sweeney, who edified our technical and professional presentations during his time at HopNews. Next, Steve and Tim from Hot Acoustics produce sweet harmonies in this invitation to a 2010 event. Clayton Willoughby, of whom I have been a fan for 45 years, brings us to the Hopkinton Common and back to the original Veteran's Gazebo as he performs an open air, unamplified rendition of Ain't Misbehavin'. Last in the row are Doug Betschart and Inky Fair performing as Back Pages. Again, a fan of 45 years after seeing them as Apoplexy at the former Cricket Lounge all of those years ago. Give it a listen to enjoy two Beatles songs with harmonies that equal the best. Doug plays bass with his foot, too.

 

It would take forever  to articulate everything that comes with thoughts for a new year, but here is some empiricism: For those who would like to quit smoking, may I recommend Yefim Shubentsov, as I was recommended to him by a friend 25 years ago to quit smoking. He says he is not a hypnotist, but a psychic healer. His phone is 617-232-3930.  He is at 1680A Beacon Street in Brookline. Got a canker sore?

 

Got a canker sore? I am reminded of the condition, because of the one I found on the side of my tongue yesterday. I chewed up half a Pepcid into a powder and pushed it against the sore, as I had done many times before, following the advice of Pharmacist Dennis Katz many years ago. It is pretty much history today.


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New Band to Play the Middle East

 Hopkinton native Dan Macmillan (Acoustic guitar) will be joined by fellow native and recurring band mate Nik Chisholm (Hollow body guitar) in Line Of Arcs, which will be performing at the Middle East (downstairs), 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge on January 5, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Photo above is from 92.5 FM, the River, during a live performance.
   

Stephanie M. Levandosky, 76

HOPKINTON - Stephanie M. Levandosky, 76, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Camillus Healthcare in Northbridge.  She was the widow of the late Paul E. Levandosky, who died in 1995.  Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Rimkiewicz) Martin.

She was a graduate of Natick High School and the Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing.  In addition to working as a nurse, she was a Eucharistic minister at St. George's and St. Bridget's parishes in Framingham.

Stephanie is survived by her son Steven and his wife Julie of Hopkinton, her brother John Martin and his wife Janet of Orlando, FL, and four grandchildren, Katherine, Lisa, Sarah, and David.

The funeral will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street.  Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Southborough.  Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday, January 5, 2018 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Donations may be made to the Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA  01748.

Raid by State Police and Taunton Police Nets Two Arrests, Guns, Cocaine, Crystal Meth and Other Drugs

December 29, 2017 --Massachusetts State Police and Taunton Police, along with members of a regional gang task force, yesterday executed a search warrant at Taunton home that resulted in arrests of two suspected drug dealers and the seizure of two illegally possessed guns, assorted narcotics including suspected cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, ammunition and US currency.

 

 As a result of an investigation, the State Police Gang Unit and Taunton Police obtained a search warrant for 152 Dunbar St. The State Police Special Tactical Operations (STOP) Team made entry into the residence early yesterday morning. The units were assisted by the State Police Troop D Community Action Team and the Southeastern Massachusetts Gang Task Force.

 

Seized pursuant to the search warrant were a Smith & Wesson 9 millimeter semi-automatic firearm believed to have been stolen; a Colt .38 caliber revolver; 13 rounds of 9 millimeter ammunition and 12 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition; four clear plastic bags of a substance believed to be cocaine; 585 assorted pills; approximately 100 suboxone strips; two clear plastic bags of a substance believed to be crystal methamphetamine; a bag of mushrooms; a quantity of marijuana greater than what is legally permitted; and $1,950 in US currency.

 

Troopers and officers arrested JOHN JEFFREYS, 43, and KAYLA M. MALAGUTI, 29, both of that address. They are charged with unlawful possession of the firearms and ammunition; trafficking in cocaine; unlawful possession with intent to distribute of Class B crystal methamphetamine; unlawful possession of Class B, C, and D pills; unlawful possession of Class C mushrooms; unlawful possession with intent to distribute of Class D marijuana; and unlawful possession with intent to distribute of Class B suboxone.

 

JEFFREYS and MALAGUTI were expected to be arraigned in Taunton District Court. Contributed.

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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 at www.hopartscenter.org. Photo by John Collins.


Community Harvest Project Expands Kids Cooking Classes to Include 5-8 and 9-12 year olds

Grafton, MA - Community Harvest Project is expanding its kids cooking classes to two age groups: 5-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds. Celery Sous Chefs are 1-hour classes are geared towards 5-8 year olds and emphasizes basic nutrition, reading recipes, measuring, and tasting new things. All Celery Sous Chef classes are $20/participant.

Broccoli Head Chef classes are geared towards 9-12 year olds and emphasizes specific nutrition topics, following advanced recipes, and adjusting recipes to your own tastes. All Broccoli Head Chef classes are $40/participant.

All classes include hands-on cooking the students will do, plus recipes that will be sent home. All classes are vegetarian, but may include allergens. They take place at 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton.

The first two classes of the year focus on easy make-ahead breakfasts:
Celery Sous Chefs (5-8 year olds):
Morning Rocket Fuel, Tuesday, January 16th, 4-5pm
Broccoli Head Chefs (9-12 year olds):
Morning Rocket Fuel, Tuesday, January 23rd, 3:30-5:30pm
Visit www.community-harvest.org/education for full class schedules and registration.

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Police Press Logs Updated 12/29/2017

   

Louis Milton Cook, 71

Louis Milton Cook, 71, joined His Lord on December 26, 2017 after fighting valiantly against Frontal Temporal Dementia.  He died in Wellesley, MA surrounded by his family.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God strengthened him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Louis was born to the late Reverend George W and Virginia Courtney Cook, an Assembly of God preacher and a nurse respectively in Birmingham, Alabama.  He was raised in Central Florida, graduating from Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida.  He lived in South Carolina for fifty years after leaving Florida.  He started his career selling and repairing Singer sewing machines. He then moved to WHSC 1450 AM radio station in Hartsville where he was a well-known salesman and on-air personality providing many laughs on a popular program he created, Trading Post.  He also covered many Hartsville and Butler High School football and basketball games. He graduated with a BS from Francis Marion College and a JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

His career as an attorney included being a city judge in Darlington, SC, North Myrtle Beach City Attorney, and private practice in litigation and real estate including many years in Cherry Grove, SC.  He was a member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC. After retirement, he moved to the Boston area with his dog Carolina Girl to be closer to his daughter, Cherie and her family.

Louis loved living at the beach, photography, growing orchids and roses, travelling, his Boston Terriers, the Gamecocks, listening to music especially Andrea Bocelli and Ray Charles. He became an avid traveler, visiting Greece, Italy, England, France, Costa Rica and all over the US including Alaska and many trips to California.  He was generous to many and had a sparkling smile. He loved to make people laugh and never knew a stranger.  He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle and Papaw.  He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.

Louis was blessed with a close-knit family. He is survived by his two brothers James Edward Cook (Mary) of Brooksville, Florida and Daniel Eugene Cook (Nancy) of Zephyrhills, Florida; his daughter, Cherie Cook Dentiste (Chris) of Hopkinton, MA; his son Louis Milton Cook, Jr. (Tsengel) of Wake Forest, NC; his five grandchildren Vasilios Thomas Dentiste, Louis Alexander Dentiste, Louis Milton Cook III, Isaac Enkhbataar Cook and Dagina Marilyn Cook; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are being handled jointly by Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton, MA, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com  and Merritt Funeral Home in Brooksville, Florida.  Louis will be buried at Brooksville Cemetery next to his mother and father after a family graveside service.

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Eleanor T. Muller, 88

Eleanor T. Muller, 88, of Hopkinton, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Ridgewood, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emily (Banicki) and Charles J. Tuchin. She was the wife of the late Warren E. Muller.

Eleanor enjoyed gardening and reading. She is survived by her son, Wayne Muller of Hopkinton.

A memorial mass will take place on Friday, December 29th at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers donations in Eleanor’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 101A 1st Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 or nationalmssociety.org  Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from December 18, 2017 - December 27, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card w/photo
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
Hopkinton
18 Redwood Path unit 129 Murali Charya Palmoor, Akhila Bhat $512,095 Dec. 26, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
47 Pinecrest Village Matthew E. Darcy, Traci R. Silver $265,000 Dec. 22, 2017 Sarah Maillet
25 Primrose Circle unit 214 Sudheer R. Beedanagari, Priyanka Lingala $682,095 Dec. 22, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
4 Davenport Lane unit 17 Lise Y. Baker, Lise Y Baker 2015 Family Trust $552,400 Dec. 21, 2017 Crosswinds Hopkinton LLC
35 South Street JGK Hopkinton LLC $4,550,000 Dec. 21, 2017 BCC Property I LLC
236 Hayden Rowe Street Jose Luis Vela, Rosa Marie Garcia $720,000 Dec. 21, 2017 Jean M. Roberts
49 Spruce Street unit 104 Niranjan Babu Bommu, Sumalatha Thota $499,000 Dec. 21, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
9 Smith Road Cheng Wang, Qinge Ouyang $860,000 Dec. 21, 2017 Lise Y. Baker, Lise Y. Baker 2015 Family Trust
7 Forest Lane unit 4 Mark Selig, Marjory Selig $397,000 Dec. 20, 2017 Nitin Sobti, Naina Luthra
7 North Pond Way unit 27 Purva Sahasrabuddhe, Mihir Patwardhan $592,800 Dec. 20, 2017 D. Bruce Wheeler, Maspenock Woods Realty Trust
72 Grove Street Kristen E. Holmes, Matthew Winn $710,000 Dec. 20, 2017 Meaghan Hammer, JMH Trust
5 Oliver Lane Hitendrasinh Raulji $531,000 Dec. 20, 2017 Fayyaz Hussain, Samina F. Hussain
51 Spruce Street unit 105 Tanmay Kalra, Sneha Bhupindersingh Tuli $485,000 Dec. 20, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
28 Primrose Circle unit 187 Bhavik K. Shah, Jyoti B. Shah $650,691 Dec. 20, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
239 Lumber Street Augusto R. Mendes, Francesca M. Mendes $442,000 Dec. 20, 2017 Tab R. Kadlik, Joan T. Kadlik
10 Hearthstone Road Witold Witkowski, Rosemary Witkowski $770,000 Dec. 19, 2017 Toolika Kashyap, Imran Mohammad

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Police Press Logs Updated 12/27/2017


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Hopkinton Resident and Chef, Sabine St. Pierre, and Her Twin Sister Bethany,
Show How to Prepare Kale


 
   

From Hopkinton Fire Chief Stephen Slaman:

MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT
DATE: December 27, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: Extended Period of Bitter Cold

    Situation:

Very cold temperatures are expected for the rest of this week, potentially lasting into the middle of next week. Daytime high temperatures will likely not rise above the teens from Thursday through the weekend. High temperatures in some interior locations may not rise above the single digits. Overnight low temperatures will drop to 0 to -10 degrees north of the Mass Pike and to the single digits over southeast Massachusetts. Wind chills during this period could be as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero, particularly in western Massachusetts. The coldest periods are forecast to be Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Thursday night into Friday morning. Another bout of especially low wind chills is possible Saturday night into Sunday morning and Sunday night into Monday morning.

 

Impacts:

  • Potentially life-threatening wind chill temperatures

  • Frostbite and hypothermia possible for those without proper protection from the cold. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes for unprotected skin.

  • Possible increase in fires from unsafe/improper use of alternative heating sources or people trying to thaw frozen pipes with blowtorches or similar devices

  • Possible increase in incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe/improper use of alternative heating sources

  • Possible vehicle failure

  • Possible water main breaks and pipe bursts

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Preparedness:

  • Continue to check the media for emergency information.

  • Follow instructions from public safety officials.

  • Reduce outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.

  • Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens (not gloves), and sturdy waterproof boots to protect your arms, legs, hands and feet. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs

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2018 SAVE THE DATE
The 15th Annual Timlin Event 
JUNE 16, 2018 

On behalf of everyone on the Sharon Timlin Race Committee, we would like to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday.  During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our event a success year after year.  

 

In 2017, our event raised more than $150,000 for ALS Research!

   

25 weeks and counting until Saturday, June 16, 2018

Our committee is already hard at work planning the 15th Annual 5k Road Race and Family Fun Day.  Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 16, 2018. Additional details and registration information are available on our website and will be posted on our Facebook fan page or follow us on Twitter @timlinrace

 

Thank you and best wishes for the holidays and a Happy New Year! 

William Bruckner, 79

William Bruckner, 79, died on December 24, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born May 22, 1938 in Vienna, Austria to Alfred and Gisela Bruckner. He, with his family, escaped war-torn Austria as an infant and grew up in Staines, England, Washington Heights, NY, and Syracuse, NY. He graduated from Syracuse High School and City College of New York.

A financial analyst and stockbroker on Wall Street and later in Sarasota, FL, Bill married Grethe R. Boe, of Norway, in 1964 and they raised their daughters, Heidi and Lisa, in Pelham Manor, NY. In 1989, he and Grethe moved to Longboat Key, FL, but in recent years they moved to the North Shore of Massachusetts to be close to family.

Bill enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren and cooking for the people he loved. Aside from good food, he enjoyed traveling, skiing, sailing, and just being near the ocean. He kept up with the New York Times and was an avid reader. He also loved to find the finest restaurants wherever he happened to be. An eternal optimist, he had a great sense of humor and was quick with a story or anecdote. He lit up a room when he got excited about something and will be missed by so many. Bill was close with his beloved sister Herta and his lifelong best friend Jerry Waldman.

Bill is survived by his wife, Grethe Bruckner, his daughter, Heidi, and son-in-law Kurt Fliegauf of Hopkinton, MA, his daughter Lisa, and son-in-law David Gast of Marblehead, MA, and his grandchildren, Erik Fliegauf, Matthew Fliegauf, Andrew Gast, and Zoe Gast. He is also survived by his sister, Herta Tishcoff, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews all over the world.

His family would like to acknowledge the brilliant and caring doctors and nurses in the oncology unit at MGH. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Mass General Cancer Center or to your local foodbank. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28, at 11:30 am at Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA, followed by burial at Waterside Cemetery.

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Is it your New Year's resolution to try something new at Hopkinton Center for the Arts?
Here are just a few of the classes starting soon:
Little Ballerinas (ages 3 to 5)
Hip Hop for Kids (ages 6 to 8)
Broadway Bound (ages 9 to 13)
Learn to Sew (ages 10 to 13)
Knitting (adults/teens)
Clay Fun for Kids (ages 5 to 8)
Pastel Painting (adults/teens)
Drawing from Life (adults/teens)
If you have any questions please call the office at 508.435.9222 during office hours with any questions

The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation® Announces Gift
December 26, 2017
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Winter Water Tips

by Eric Carty, Water-Sewer Manager

December 26, 2017 -- The Water Department responds to numerous frozen water pipe calls each winter with the majority of them located inside the home. There are several measures that homeowners can take to prevent their water pipes from freezing. The Water Department would like to offer the following tips:

First locate your main water shut off valve and meter. You need to check your valve and make sure it works in case of an emergency. It is usually located in your basement on the side facing the street. Insure that the area immediately surrounding the valve and meter is warm enough to prevent freezing. In older homes with fieldstone and rock foundations make sure there are no direct drafts from the holes in the walls or gaps in the windows and doors. If these areas remain cold constantly, you should insulate your pipes or wrap them in heating tape. Both of these items can be found in any home improvement store. Remember, even if the room temperature is warm, a direct cold draft on your water pipes, can cause them to freeze!

If you are unable to thaw the pipe, you should then contact a plumber. If the problem is on the street side of your meter, you should then contact the Water Department.

If your water has frozen in the past and the problem has not been corrected, you should hire a water department licensed contractor to replace and lower your pipe. Also, do not forget to turn off and drain the supply to your outside faucets and sprinklers. If left on they will freeze and burst.

To help conserve water during the winter, insulate your hot water pipes. This will help to retain the heat and prevent you from having to run the water long in order to get it hot. If you are going away for and extend period of time, do not turn your heat down too low. Even your heating pipes can freeze and burst during extended cold snaps.

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Staying Safe During the Holidays: Five ways to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season

 

(RxWiki News) As the season continues, keeping yourself and your family safe is an important part of being able to enjoy the holidays.

Consider these five steps to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season.
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1) Practice Food Safety
It may be tempting to eat a piece of raw dough while you're making cookies, but doing so can make you sick. Eating raw dough is associated with exposure to bacteria like Salmonella and even harmful strains of E. coli. Other foods may cause problems. These include raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs.

Recommendation: Do not eat any raw cookie dough, cake mix, batter, or any raw dough or batter product that is intended to be cooked or baked. In addition, make sure to follow the cooking directions on the food label. Take steps to prevent cross-contamination by keeping raw dough, meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from ready-to-eat foods and eating surfaces. Make sure to wash your hands and surfaces often.

2) Avoid Spreading Germs and Getting Sick
As the temperatures continue to drop, people spend more time indoors. The more people spend time indoors, the more likely germs are to be passed around.

Recommendation: To avoid getting sick and spreading germs to your loved ones, be sure to wash your hands and keep them clean. Wash your hands with soap and clean water. And don't forget to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

3) Keep Your Children Safe
It's the season of gift-giving. Keep your children safe by taking measures to prevent choking. Your children may receive gifts this holiday season that are not age-appropriate, which means they could pose a choking hazard.

Recommendation: Be sure to read toy labels to determine the appropriate age range and indicate whether the toy includes small parts that may be choking hazards. On the day kids open gifts, make sure to always throw away all packaging and plastic wrapping immediately.

4) Stay Warm
Cold temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the elderly and the very young.

Recommendation. Be sure to dress warmly, prepare your home, and take steps to remain safe during travel and outdoor recreation.

5) Beware of Suspicious Packages
Some mail and packages may contain items that are dangerous.

Recommendation: If you are not expecting a package, take precautions before you open it. Be sure to pay attention to the return address, wrapping and handwriting. If you think you are dealing with a suspicious package, call the authorities.

Speak to your health care provider about keeping yourself and your family safe this holiday season.

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Temporary Mountain

December 25, 2017 -- With no object for reference, this photo could be mistaken for a craggy peak and ridge above the tree line in the White Mountains, rather than the large, snowy pile of gravel on Legacy Farms North Road that it actually is.
Merry Christmas
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Happy New Year

 

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A Tribute to Vincent

December 24, 2017 -- This icy grass at Lake Whitehall dam in this unaltered photo taken this afternoon offers a silent tribute to the painting style of Vincent van Gogh. The granite curb produces a strong diagonal line as well as a reference for scale.
   
From HPD Facebook
Fun Fact: 9/10 times crashing your car into a tree in someone’s front lawn can be prevented.
Especially on these marvelous New England days remember to watch your speed, leave plenty of room between you and other cars, and give yourself plenty of room to stop. The DPW has been out all day treating the roads but please do your part too!
The operator here was charged with speed greater than reasonable, a lanes violation, and unlicensed operation.

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"2017: The Year of the Women"
If you agree with the working title (Above) of the feature commentary we are writing, we would appreciate the input of people who can add to our list of accomplishments of women. What have you observed in the last year? How have women, notwithstanding the Presidency, made gains, changed society and enlightened men these last 12 months of rapid societal change? Please email to Editor@HopNews.com, and include your name as well as address and phone number for verification. Be a part of the excitement!
 

Wendell Frank Hayward II, 88

Wendell Frank Hayward II, 88, of Flanders Road, Westborough, died in Ocala, Florida on December 8, 2017. Born in Framingham on February 27, 1929 and raised on the family farm on Flanders Road, he was the son of Mildred (Fuller) and Donald S. Hayward. He was the loving husband of Ann (Berry) Hayward, of Woodville, for forty-seven years and the cherished companion of Margret Jackson for nineteen years. Wendell was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the John Warren Masonic Lodge in Hopkinton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann, his sister Ruth Crowell/Singer and his nephew Peter Crowell of New London, NH. He is survived by Margret, his sister Ann Buxton of Falmouth, Maine and his three daughters who adored their father; Susan Hayward of Ocala, Florida; Lynda Hayward of Ankara, Turkey; and Karen (John) Morganroth of Ocala, Florida. Wendell was a devoted family man who enjoyed traveling with his family and spending time with his beloved seven grandchildren who are: Jessyca (Ross), Keelen (Matt), Brian, James, Philip, Thomas (Mandy), and Kimberly. Over the past thirteen years Wendell was over the moon happy to be joined by great-grandchildren; Gabriell, Logan, Elise, Reese, Ihlara, and Harper. His extended family includes his niece Polly Crowell of Falmouth, Maine; great-nephews Peter (Tracy) Crowell and Ben (Abby) Crowell of New London, NH and the Thorpe, Berry, Enman, Jackson, Roomy, Harvey, McCardel and Lowell families.

A viewing will be held on Friday December 29th from 4:00-6:00 PM at Rand Harper Pickering Funeral Home at 62 West Main Street Westborough, MA. On Saturday December 30th there will be a memorial service at the funeral home at 10:00 AM followed by the burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville. Following the burial, all friends and family are cordially invited to join his daughters and Margret at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club from 11:30-3:00 for coffee and refreshments to celebrate a life well-lived by Wendell Hayward. All great stories are welcomed! In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Autism Speaks   www.autismspeaks.org

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Lowell Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Lowell and Bedford Bank Robberies

LOWELL – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Lowell Police Superintendent William Taylor and Bedford Chief of Police Robert Bongiorno have announced that Daniel Clark, 47, of Lowell plead guilty today to unarmed robbery (2 counts), in connection with two September 2017 bank robberies that occurred in Bedford and Lowell. Judge Robert Ullmann sentenced Clark to not less than eight years and not more than nine years in State Prison.

On September 19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Lowell Police responded to a report of a bank robbery that had occurred on Rogers Street in Lowell. Upon arrival police were informed that the suspect had arrived at the bank wearing a surgical mask and approached the teller with a note asking for cash without dyes. The teller gave the suspect approximately $1,700 in cash before the suspect fled.

On September 20, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Bedford Police responded to a report of a bank robbery that had occurred on The Great Road in Bedford. Bedford Police spoke to a teller who stated that she had been passed a note by a suspect wearing a surgical mask demanding $20 and $50 bills. The suspect left with approximately $773.

Video surveillance provided with cooperation of Bedford businesses in the area of the robbery enabled authorities to allegedly identify a vehicle registered to the defendant leaving the scene of the Bedford robbery. The clothing allegedly worn by the defendant in surveillance footage from both banks was allegedly located in the defendant’s vehicle. The defendant was arrested at approximately 11:26 p.m. on September 20 in Lowell in connection with an open warrant for an unrelated offense.

Over the course of a joint investigation conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Lowell Police and Bedford Police the defendant was allegedly identified as the man responsible for both robberies. The defendant was arraigned in Concord District Court on November 7, 2017 and subsequently indicted and arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court on November 27, 2017

The prosecutor assigned to this case was Assistant District Attorney Clarence Brown.

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Barricaded Subject Surrenders after Standoff
 


December 20, 2017 -- Hopkinton Police have taken a 69 year old Walcott Street man into custody after a 2 hour standoff. At 12:15 pm family members called reporting their father had gone to a small building located on the property after an argument had turned violent. They reported concern for his well being and advised dispatch that guns were present in the building. Police Officers responded immediately. Fire Department Ambulance and support vehicles were then dispatched to the area and placed on standby.

For safety reasons it was requested that several homes be evacuated and the residents willingly cooperated. Initial attempts were made for the man to surrender and they were refused.

A member of the Hopkinton Police Department who is active in the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council S.W.A.T. team was participating in group training session in the region. Those resources were requested and responded to the scene.
Several attempts to negotiate by phone were repeatedly made but were unsuccessful. At that point hostage negotiators used a vehicle mounted public address system to provide one way communications to the subject. At 2:34 pm the subject surrendered and was taken into custody without injury to the man or the officers. He was then transported to the hospital for evaluation.

The man has been charged with domestic assault and battery and possession of a sawed off shotgun. He will be arraigned upon release from the hospital.

The Hopkinton Police Department is grateful for the peaceful resolution of this volatile incident. The cooperation and patience of the neighborhood residents was critical in maintaining a safe scene during this tense situation. The staff and resources of the Central Massachusetts Swat Team and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office were instrumental in today's successful outcome.  HPD press release -- HopNews photo.

   
Standoff Drama in Hopkinton --12:15 pm
Individual Now in Custody-- 2:37 pm




Correspondents Ed Thompson and Eric Montville contributed to these reports.
December 20,2017 -- What began as a domestic dispute reported at 12:15 pm is, at this time, a standoff between a resident of Walcott Street and a full complement of SWAT [Special Weapons And Tactics] officers and negotiators from CEMLEC [Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council].
According to Hopkinton Police PIO [Public Information Officer] Lt. Joseph Bennett, at about 1:40 p.m., the police were awaiting an arrest warrant for the individual who is allegedly refusing to comply with police, who believe he retreated to his workshop. He was believed to have weapons. According to Lt. Bennett, the individual spoke through the door, but refused to come out and meet with police officers.
       After arriving, members of SWAT and negotiators called out to the subject from the street with a loud bullhorn to come out with his hands up, according to neighbors. He eventually did, and was taken into custody for evaluation at the hospital.
       At this time, 2:40 p.m., the individual is in custody and will be booked at the Hopkinton Police Station after evaluation at the hospital.

 

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Home for the Holidays

December 21 at 7pm
December 22 at 7pm
December 23 at 2pm and 7pm

Home for the Holidays is an original musical that follows the story of friends coming together for a Christmas party in 1959. Featuring: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Baby, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and other holiday favorites! Everything from jazzed-up dance numbers and hula-party Christmas songs to intimate fire-side serrations happens in Billy’s cozy living room. Bring the whole family to get into the holiday spirit!

Tickets $20, $15 students/seniors, Children under 5 free
Available at the door or online.

 

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Fay School's Classroom Visit Day

Tuesday, January 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

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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"Thank You!"


December 19, 2017 --UNIBANK says thank you to their clients and others who chose to help out Project Just Because. Today was the last day before pickup. 

Live Trees, Cut Trees and Art Trees Still Available
... And a Garden Center full of great stuff!

 

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Thanks to Trish Miller for sharing this.
   

Agrees With Louise Coleman Not Guilty Verdict

Editor:

Hopkinton residents should be made aware that 2 weeks ago Louise Coleman, formerly of Greyhound Friends, was found not guilty of animal cruelty by Judge David Cunis in Framingham District Court. In fact while rendering his decision, Judge Cunis stated “it is clear that the defendant loved and cared for the dogs and should be commended for making the rescue of the dogs her life’s work.” This is quite different from what most of us have been reading for months in the press.

Ms. Coleman was tried regularly and unfairly in the court of public opinion without accurate accounts of evidence and biased press coverage allowing a platform for ill-advised bystanders who had no factual knowledge of the case.

A real story may have been why did this case ever get to court in the first place? In a world where facts matter less, people’s lives should still matter. Ms. Coleman and the wonderfully good-hearted people of Greyhound Friends have had their lives turned inside out by what appears to be a vindictive vendetta perpetrated by a small number of people allowing for the irresponsible ensuing social media frenzy that followed.

If the residents of Hopkinton are sincere in wanting to know the facts behind the case, I suggest they read the entire court transcript of Attorney Cappetta’s closing argument. They may feel differently about this case if they took the time to familiarize themselves with the actual facts. Before December 1st I had never heard a criminal defendant commended by a judge while delivering a verdict. The court held “the evidence falls far short of establishing that she violated a criminal statute.” That statement should mean something to the residents of Hopkinton, the tax payers of Massachusetts who subsidized this case and to those who chose to condemn Ms. Coleman and Greyhound Friends before the facts were even presented.

 

Carl Hakansson

346 Chestnut Street

Ashland

December 19, 2017

 
 

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Support for Proposal

TO THE EDITOR:

Re: Downtown Corridor DOT Improvements

 

The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce has been monitoring, reviewing and discussing the progress of the design of the proposed Main Street reconstruction project for over 4 years. It appears that the latest design incorporates a lot of the feedback that the town and the Chamber has offered to the town and to the engineering consultants to make the project represent the best possible solution.

 

 This project has been in the works for a long time and appears to be close to becoming reality. Long anticipated goals for Safety, Traffic-Calming, Beautification, and Downtown Revitalization could soon be realized. The project in its current iteration was presented to a well-attended public meeting in October, and is available for close-up viewing in the entrance lobby of the temporary town offices on South Street as well as on the Town’s Website.

 

On January 9, 2018 the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will hold its first public hearing on the project – an event critical to the process for the project to receive the approved DOT state funding that will help fund a portion of the project.

 

The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce applauds the vision of multiple boards of selectmen over the years – along with the work of the former Downtown Revitalization Committee, the District Improvement Study Committee, the Town Manager and Town Engineer, our DPW Director, the town’s planning consultants – Beta Group and VHB – all of whom have provided engineering expertise and public policy professionalism to bring us to this place.

 

Rebuilding Main Street from Ash Street to Wood Street will accomplish multiple ends:

· Traffic flow will be more calm, even, and predictable with less starts and stops.

· Pedestrian safety will be improved with more clearly delineated crosswalks and shorter pavement crossings.

· Pedestrian safety will be improved by more clearly separating sidewalks from roadways with crisp granite curbing.

· The 135/85 intersection will be straightened and flow through made more efficient.

· Turning lanes will be implemented to provide safer driving patterns and shorter queuing lines.

· The Hayden Rowe intersection will no longer be a no-man’s land sea of asphalt.

· Utilities will be placed underground from Ash Street to about the Police Station greatly enhancing the appearance of this stretch and enabling the planting of street trees.

· Separate bike lanes will be provided as required under the state’s DOT Complete Streets program.

· Parking will be more clearly delineated.

· More attractive street lights, traffic lights, streetscape furniture and plantings will greatly enhance the visual appearance of downtown.

· Pedestrian usage of the corridor will increase following these safety, access and beautification improvements.

 

Looking around at other towns where projects of this nature have been implemented – Wellesley, Hudson, Holliston, Milford or Medway, for example -- it is easy to imagine the positive impact that an improved, safer, and more beautiful Main Street corridor will have on existing businesses and new businesses desiring to locate in downtown Hopkinton.

 

The Chamber believes it is time for all of us to get behind this project and see it through to fruition. Please attend the January 9th meeting with MassDOT at the Senior Center and join us in giving your feedback and supporting this important next step in downtown revitalization.

 

Sincerely,

Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce

Scott Richardson President

December 19, 2017

 

Editor's Note: On January 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Hopkinton Senior Center, The DOT will hold a hearing and consider the input of attendees.

   


Police Press Logs Updated 12/18/2017
12/15/2017 - 12/17/2017
No Arrests This Time Period

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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from December 11, 2017 - December 18, 2017
Click on blue links to see Town's property card w/photo
Address
Buyer
Price
Date
Seller
Hopkinton
34 Sanctuary Lane Steven B. Carl, Kathleen M. Carl $455,000 Dec. 18, 2017 Michael F. Cook, Irene F. Cook
2 Honeysuckle Circle Guruprasad Samaga, Ashwini K. Shankaramurthy $735,000 Dec. 15, 2017 Kiho Lee, Sunseong Jung
2 Westfield Road John A. Wareham III, Amy E. Porter-Wareham $649,000 Dec. 15, 2017 Steven B. Carl, Kathleen M. Carl
23 Redwood Path unit 142 Sachin Usdadiya, Ankita Modi $523,185 Dec. 15, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
12 Benson Road Michael A. Radaelli, Angela Iacone-Radaelli $870,000 Dec. 15, 2017 Francis J. Deyoung, Yesim Erez-Deyoung
239 South Street 239 South Street LLC $2,200,000 Dec. 13, 2017 South Street Realty LLC
21 Redwood Path unit 141 Gregory Dumas, Jena Dumas $535,085 Dec. 13, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC
21 Primrose Circle unit 216 Gyan P. Srivastava, Shikha Srivastava $691,840 Dec. 12, 2017 Pulte Homes of New England LLC

New England Pastime


December 17, 2017 -- These youngsters, as well as several more, some younger with their families, enjoy the frozen and shoveled Ice House Pond today, better known to newcomers as Golden Pond. The space has the capability of being lit, but has remained dark the last several evenings.
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In the Eyes of the Beholder


December 17. 2017 -- Anya Kogan shows off her much applauded Owl and Cat, a piece inspired by Vincent van Gogh's 1889 The Starry Night at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts this afternoon, where The Starry Night-inspired artworks of students covered the walls.

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Live Nativity

December 16, 2017 -- The Community Covenant Church at 2 West Elm Street held a Live Nativity this evening to dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem. The photo above was taken in between presentations, and so not all of the revolving casts of actors are represented above. A real live baby boy portrayed Jesus in the final skit.

       Although the church is welcoming to all denominations, and others as well, it has a large population of Swedish people due to its background with the Lutheran State Church of Sweden.      

   

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Hoax Alert

A woman living in New York City recently received a phone call asking for her personal information. Her caller ID indicated that the call was coming from the number 508-820-2300. That is a number for Massachusetts State Police General Headquarters.

 

Obviously, the call was not made by State Police and was an instance of spoofing, in which a hoaxer makes it appear that a call is coming from another location. It is fairly common for hoaxers to use police numbers to give their fraudulent calls an appearance of credibility or to support their malicious intent to get someone’s personal information.

 

Citizens should be aware that the Massachusetts State Police will never call them seeking information. Nor would any other police department. Anyone receiving such a call should not provide any information and hang up immediately.

 

Suspicious calls purporting to be from MSP should be reported to our Communications Section at 508-820-2121. Thank you. 


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Time of the Season

December 15,m 2017 -- What was originally reported this afternoon as an animal rescue from Lake Whitehall ice ended with a foot chase to stop a wounded buck from escaping into a populated area after having been shot by a hunter. Bucks are strongly attracted to does that are in estrus during the rut, so much so that they often make tragic mistakes, such as running in front of moving vehicles or stopping below a hunter's tree stand to find her.

       This wounded buck struggled to cross the ice at the mouth of the Whitehall boat ramp cove inlet, as the sound of afternoon traffic and a hovering helicopter filled the air, circling the peninsular that was the buck's destination. The buck made it out of the water and eventually was found by the two men in pursuit after the helicopter had retreated to its berth.

          Three shots, and then a fourth, more forceful shot rang out, and then silence.

         Then school buses arrived in the area and kids walked home through the side streets, unaware of the drama that had just taken place, and the further drama of a wounded wild animal in the neighborhood that had been averted. Click thumbnails for larger pics.



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Chicken Dance


December 14, 2017 -- This wild turkey atop a knoll near the first hole at the Hopkinton Country Club stands as a sentinel for the 25 or so birds in its flock that were  feeding behind it near the green.
   
KENNEDY STATEMENT ON FCC NET NEUTRALITY RULING

Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission voted to overturn net neutrality protections. After the partisan FCC vote, Kennedy joined Democratic colleagues to announce their intention to introduce a resolution that would reverse the decision.

"Locking the Internet with keys owned by major corporations will restrict economic equity and crush free speech. If President Trump and Chairman Pai refuse to protect consumers from unfair and unjust limitations to an open and free Internet, Congress must respond to the public outcry and uphold net neutrality.”

 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAY DIVISION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Project File No. 606043


A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Main Street (Route 135) Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Project in Hopkinton, MA.

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WHERE: Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA
WHEN: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 7:00 P.M.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Main Street (Route 135) Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
PROPOSAL: The proposed project will consist of full depth roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, the implementation of separated bicycle lanes, new sidewalk construction, the re-alignment of Grove Street, and overall enhanced bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Other items will include new traffic signal systems, minor drainage system adjustments, overhead utility relocations, landscaping and pavement delineation/striping for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling through the Main Street (Downtown) corridor.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The town is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT's policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing.

Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer in attendance, to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available on the MassDOT website listed below.

Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No. 606043. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us

This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available.

For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT's Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ .

JONATHAN GULLIVER PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER Boston, Massachusetts

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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul’s at 6:00 p.m.

HOPKINTON, MASS. (December 14, 2017) – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton invites all of its neighbors and friends to attend its 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve service to honor the birth of Our Lord. The service will feature music by the musicians and choir of St. Paul’s and a Holy Eucharist.

St. Paul’s is located at 61 Wood Street/Rte. 135, Hopkinton, and its mission is to minister unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared worship, teaching, healing, and service. St. Paul’s welcomes the LGBTQ community, and, indeed, everyone. For more information visit www.stpaulhopkinton.org  or call 508-435-4536.

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Winter Session Registration is Open at Hopkinton Center for the Arts
ADULTS I TEENS I KIDS


Get out of the cold and join us at the HCA for new classes starting this January!

Adults looking to try something new will find classes in the fine arts, knitting, sewing, jewelry making, tap, and ceramics. Kids and teens can sign-up for educational and fun classes in acting, ballet, tap, hip-hop, knitting, sewing, group music and our popular ceramics courses.

New classes include:
Knitting fun for Kids (ages 9 to 13)
Knitting for Adults/Teens (ages 14 and up)
Puppet Design (ages 9 to 12)

Options are available for weekday and weekend classes.
Don't find the day/time you're looking for?
Contact us about creating a class to fit your schedule --
you will need to have at least four people ready to sign-up.

Please call the office at 508.435.9222
during office hours with any questions
or email info@hopartscenter.org .

REGISTER TODAY

 
 
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