February 6, 2018 -- Members of the Massachusetts State Police High
Risk Victims Unit and Woburn Police officers today arrested a
Florida man who allegedly came to Massachusetts to make contact with
and photograph a woman he planned to traffic for sex.
KENDALL CRAWLEY, 46, of Lake Mary, Florida, is charged with human
trafficking. He is being booked at the Woburn Police Station and
will be arraigned in Woburn District Court, most likely tomorrow.
CRAWLEY was arrested after Troopers assigned to the High Risk
Victims Unit developed information that he allegedly trafficked
women for sex. In an investigation that included an undercover
operation, CRAWLEY allegedly arranged to go to a hotel in Woburn
this afternoon for the purpose of meeting and photographing someone
he thought would work as a prostitute for him. The investigation
suggests that CRAWLEY intended to traffic the woman for sex through
online sites.
At approximately 3 p.m. today, when CRAWLEY arrived at the hotel,
the name of which is not being disclosed, he was arrested by
Troopers and officers without incident. The investigation into
CRAWLEY is ongoing. No further information about his arrest is being
released at this time.
The Massachusetts State Police High Risk Victims Unit conducts
investigations into human traffickers and aims to connect victims
with resources to help them. The unit conducts investigations on its
own and in partnership with local police departments.
Seven - Seven - Seven
February 6, 2018 -- The World Marathon Challenge -- 7 marathons on 7
continents in 7 days -- was completed last night in Miami, according
to Dave McGillivray (third from right), Race Director of the world
class BAA Boston Marathon, who participated in the challenge. He has
agreed to appear on LIVE! on Main to discuss the experience in depth
for HopNews readers.
The second annual Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball
Tournament will honor Mary Beth (Marquedant) Korbey, of
Hopkinton, who passed away after a courageous battle with
cancer in July of 2015. Mary is survived by her husband Michael
and her three children, Mikala, Cooper and Calli. Mary gave
countless hours to the Hopkinton Basketball Association where,
in addition to occupying various board positions, she coached
all three of her children in their recreation and travel leagues
for many years. She will be remembered by her children, as well
as the many dozens of other kids she coached, as an energetic,
positive role model on and off the court, teaching kids as much
about how to be good people as well as to be good teammates and
players.
February 5, 2018 -- This sign came down today. Let's see what goes
up tomorrow.
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Rural Feel
February 5, 2018 --These stout Icelandics are enjoying some feed in
East Hopkinton today.
Youthful Theme
February 5, 2018 -- EMC Park, is now overshadowed by the adjacent
new Marathon Elementary School that will open in the Fall of 2018.
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10... 9... 8...
February 5, 2018 -- Two Trucks move toward
the old Shuttle Launch Pad, 39-A, at Kennedy Space Center this
morning, now the Site for Tomorrow's scheduled historic Launch
of Falcon Heavy (seen in the Background being Fueled).
Falcon Heavy will generate a Record 5 million pounds of Thrust,
which will pave the way for larger Payloads being carried into
Deep Space as NASA and its private partners plan for greater
exploration of our solar system and beyond!
As they've done before, Space-X will land 2 Boosters back at KSC
and 1 on a Remote Ocean Platform for low cost Reuse in future
missions! And Elon Musk's personal Tesla automobile is mounted
on board to be sent into Space! Take That, Buck Rogers!
I'll be a very Safe 7 miles from the Pad with a Launch Window
from 1:30 - 4pm! ~John Collins
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from February 5, 2018 - February 11, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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Mini-reunion
It
was like a mini reunion at Reggie Lewis Race Center today. Former
Hopkinton High school students(runners) Jessica Scott(Northeastern )
Melissa Lodge(Bryant) Shelby Aarden (URI) and Izzy Giordano
(Dartmouth), were joined by their former coaches, Brian Hall and
Chris Shea. What a great day for all. Contributed content.
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Video Clips from First Friday 2/2/2018
First Friday Open Mic
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosts a "First Friday Open Mic" on
the first Friday of each month in the performance loft. Above, Sunny
Faucher and friend
Jack Rooney skip their usual instruments and treat the
attendees and fellow musicians to a high-spirited closing song.
HopNews hopes to process some video clips from performances of many
of the musicians for presentation later today.
Crême de la Crême
February 3, 2018 -- Above, Catherine Howe, an art teacher at the
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, poses for a photo in front her pastel
with her friend, artist Lissa Banks, at the Members' Reception at
the HCA last evening.
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Win $20
February 2, 2018 -- The first person to email to
editor@hopnews.com the
most accurate description of the location of this
device will get a$20.00 check from HopNews. Include name, address,
and phone number.
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100th
anniversary of the 1918 Military Relay
As part of the 2018 Boston
Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association will celebrate “A Year of
Service.” Among the events to take place will be the Boston Marathon
Military Relay, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1918
Military Relay. In 1918, the traditional running of the Boston
Marathon was not able to occur due to the expanded role of the
United States in World War One. Instead, teams of uniformed sailors
and soldiers passed a baton along the length of the Boston Marathon
course, and the annual nature of the race was preserved. The 2018
Military Relay will be a relay of military-associated people
representing both the various branches of service and the cities and
towns along the marathon route in something of a recreation of the
1918 Boston Marathon.
The Boston Athletic Association would appreciate your assistance in
making the Community aware of the 2018 Boston Marathon Military
Relay. Please note we are looking for people who are associated with
the military and have a strong tie to one of the eight Cities and
Towns along the Boston Marathon route.
The application form can be found here:
https://goo.gl/zz9X5y
Please share this application with anyone who you think would be a
good candidate to participate in this special event.
All applications are due to
susan.treut@gmail.com by midnight Eastern time on February
7. The Boston Athletic Association will review all applications and
announce the relay team in late February.
Where in the World
is Dave McGillivray?
Boston Marathon race
director and renowned endurance athlete headed to Dubai as part of
globetrotting team running seven marathons in seven days across all
seven continents
PERTH,
Australia (February 1, 2018) – Dave McGillivray, race director of
the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and owner of DMSE Sports, is headed to
Dubai, having just completed the third leg of the World Marathon
Challenge in Perth, Australia – still on target to complete seven
marathons on seven continents in seven days.
The 63-year-old Medford, Mass., native is running as a member of a
team called “Hold the Plane,” assembled by David Samson, former
President of the Miami Marlins major league baseball team. The group
is comprised of 16 runners chosen by Samson to join him on this epic
athletic challenge and will benefit various charities.
McGillivray, a renowned endurance athlete, philanthropist and
motivational speaker who now lives in North Andover, Mass., is
running on behalf of Team MR8 to raise money for the Martin Richard
Foundation.
This is the fourth year for the annual World Marathon Challenge®, an
epic, grueling competition that requires participants to complete a
standard 26.2-mile (42.2 km) marathon distance in each of the seven
continents around the globe within 168 hours, or seven days. A total
of 55 runners – with McGillivray one of just five who are age 60+ –
accepted the challenge this year, up from 33 runners in 2017. The
event began with 12 runners in 2015.
The clock started on Jan. 30 in the Antarctic Circle when the
athletes ran a marathon on mainland Antarctica. The final marathon
takes place on Feb. 5 in the U.S. in Miami. The competitors are
flying by charter plane to each marathon location. Each marathon
must be completed in under eight hours. The global schedule began in
Novo (Antarctica), followed by Cape Town (Africa), Perth
(Australia), Dubai (Asia), Lisbon (Europe), Cartagena (South
America) before ending in Miami (North America). Once complete,
participants will have run 183 miles (295 km) over the seven-day
period and spent about 48 hours in the air.
State Police Investigating Reported Attempted Abduction in
Watertown
At
approximately 5:40 pm State Police were notified of a possible
attempted abduction of an approximately 12-year-old girl in
Watertown. The incident has not been confirmed at this time.
The initial report stated that the potential attempted abduction
occurred on a bike path behind Pleasant Avenue. The girl is
accounted for and appears unharmed.
State troopers are on scene and investigating to determine
whether a crime was committed.
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UPDATE
Below is a joint release from the Hopkinton Police and the
Hopkinton Public School Department:
Ammunition Found in High School Triggers Early Release
February 1, 2018 -- A single round of ammunition was found in a
common area at the High School. This triggered the pre-established
crisis response protocol. Students and Staff sheltered in place
while the Early Release process was activated.
Hopkinton
Police responded and provided security through the process and Dogs
from the Massachusetts State Police, Environmental Police, Worcester
Police and W.P.I. were brought in to assist in the search of the
entire school. The Hopkinton Fire Department was mobilized and
assisted throughout.
After a thorough search of the school no weapons or additional
ammunition were found. We have no reason to believe that a weapon
was actually on school grounds. The Hopkinton Police Department and
the Hopkinton School Department takes every incident or threat as
serious.
This incident demonstrates the value of preplanning. The
coordinated efforts of the Crisis Response Team allowed for security
protocols to be implemented and the efficient activation of the
Early Release process.
Dear Hopkinton School Community,
We are
writing to follow up on the communication sent earlier today to the
High School parents. School officials at the High Schoolwere
notified this morning that a single round of ammunition was found in
a common area of the school.
This triggered the pre-established Crisis Response protocol. Public
Safety Officials and the High School's Crisis Response Team were
convened immediately to assess the threat and determine a plan of
action for the district. Students and staff sheltered in place
while the early release process was activated. As an additional
measure, the Middle School was also placed in a shelter in place.
It was then determined that the best option was to dismiss all
students in order to conduct a thorough search of the building.
District Administration worked with the Transportation Department
and provided direct communication with parents that resulted in a
calm and orderly dismissal.After
an extensive search, including Public Safety,the
Canine Unit and School Officials, we are extremely confident that
there are no other ammunition or weapons in the building.
This incident demonstrates
the value of pre-planning. The coordinated efforts of the Crisis
Response Team allowed for security protocols to be implemented and
the efficient activation of the Early Release Process.
February 1, 2018 -- Shortly after 9:00 am, a Massachusetts State
Police unmarked hazardous materials disposal unit, lights flashing,
tore up West Main Street, apparently heading to Hopkinton High
School following the discovery a single round of ammunition in a
boys team room. According to one source, it was a 30/30 round. No
firearm was found at that time.
The school went into lockdown, and
then dismissal, as Hopkinton Police and Fire and other public safety
officials, includingfour K-9s, one from Worcester Police State
Police, one from WPI and one from Massachusetts Environmental
Police, arrived on scene to look for anything related. We await the
conclusion of the search. Correspondent Ed Thompson contributed to
this report.
Letter to parents from HHS Principal Evan Bishop
Good morning,
I am writing to inform you of a decision to evacuate and dismiss the
high school. We were notified this morning that a single round
of ammunition was found in the boys team room. Immediately, local
Police and fire were contacted and our Crisis Response Team was
convened. After reviewing multiple options, district administration
in conjunction with local Police and Fire, have determined that the
best option to ensure student safety is to dismiss all high school
students at this time. This will enable officials to conduct a
thorough search of the building. Officers and the Canine Unit
are here to perform a sweep of the building and grounds once all
students have been dismissed.
All buses are here and ready for an early dismissal. Any
student who drives must leave now. AlI parent pick ups must
take place down the loop road.
Please understand we are working closely with the police department
to ensure safety for all.
Thank you,
Evan Bishop
Principal
Below, a Channel 5 chopper circles the school grounds.
Channel 7 was there, too.
Kudos to Ken Driscoll for Solar Lease
January 31, 2018 -- Entrepreneur Ken Driscoll of Solect
Energy, left, (DPW Director John Westerling to the right,) was invited to the meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Tuesday evening so the Selectmen could thank him for the gift to the
Town of a solar array at the new Thomas McIntyre Town Barn at a cost
of zero to the Town. Thanks, Ken.
In another matter, the Board voted to recommend Alternative 2, "with
modifications" for the Main Street Corridor Plan. The Historic
District Commission recommended that version of the plan also,
on January 3, 2018.
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Police Press Logs Updated 1/31/2018
Tuesday,
January 30, 2018
6:48 am
A caller reported that one of her employees saw a vehicle hit the
guardrail on Legacy Farms North. Sgt. Matthew McNeil checked the
area with a negative find.
Monday,
January 29, 2018
2:48 pm
Officer Connor Crosman spoke with a resident regarding information
on obtaining a restraining order.
1:46 pm
A walk-in from Gina Drive spoke with Officer Arthur Schofield
regarding suspicious activity.
NEWTON, Mass. (January, 2018)
– Hopkinton resident Robin Berry, RN, BSN was recently given the
CAREFirst award at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was awarded with
this honor at a ceremony and reception in the Hospital’s Shipley
Auditorium. Berry is an RN Case Manager in the Care Coordination
Department.
Newton-Wellesley’s CAREFirst Award recognizes
individual employees or teams on a monthly basis. Nominated by their
peers, award recipients are selected for their performance based on
the CAREFirst attributes of compassion, attitude, responsibility,
and excellence.
Berry has worked at Newton-Wellesley since
2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from
Boston College. She currently resides in Hopkinton with her husband
Bill and children Conor (29), Chase (27) and Callan (22).
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MURDER SUSPECT ON STATE POLICE MOST WANTED LIST CAPTURED IN LYNN
LYNN,
MA January 31, 2018 -- In a joint operation last
night, police captured a Lynn man who was on the
Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted list for his role in a fatal
2012 home invasion in Billerica.
State Troopers, Lynn and Revere Police officers, and members of an
FBI task force at 7:30 p.m. located STEVEN C. TOUCH, 28, in a
residence at 108 Empire St. TOUCH was located hiding inside a drawer
built into a bed frame.
Following his capture, TOUCH was taken to the Lynn Police
Department, where he was booked. He was later
transferred to custody of the Billerica Police Department.
TOUCH and two co-defendants, SOPHAN KEO and GABRIEL ARIAS, were
indicted in June 2017 by a Middlesex County grand jury for the
murder of 22-year-old Quintin Koehler during a home invasion early
on the morning of July 7, 2012.
KEO and ARIAS were previously arrested but TOUCH remained at large.
Last September, the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive
Apprehension Section added TOUCH to its list of Most Wanted
fugitives. (Click thumbnail to enlarge).
VFAS troopers, FBI agents, and local police officers searched
intensively for TOUCH, who was believed to be moving from address to
address fairly frequently.
Very recently, police developed information that he was at the
Empire Street address and obtained a warrant. The Massachusetts
State Police Special Tactical Operations Team, the MSP’s specialized
entry and high-risk arrest unit, made entry to the residence and
located and apprehended TOUCH.
The successful conclusion of the search for fugitive TOUCH and he
apprehension operation was the result of dedicated and coordinated
work by several law enforcement agencies. Participating agencies and
units were the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive
Apprehension Section, State Police K-9 Section, State Police Special
Tactical Operations Team, State Police Detective Unit for Middlesex
County, State Police Gang Unit, the Federal Bureau of Investigation
North Shore Gang Task Force, Lynn Police, Billerica Police, and
Revere Police.
TOUCH will be arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court, most likely on
Wednesday. He will be prosecuted by the office of Middlesex County
District Attorney Marian Ryan.
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Leaders, Future Leaders
January 30, 2018 -- Eagle Scouts from left, front
row: Zachary Ritterbusch, Joseph
Harrison,
Gabriel I. Lopez, Nathaniel F. Shingleton, George Daniel Bradbury. Back row,
Selectman Todd Cestari, Selectman Brendan Tedstone, Selectman
Chair John Coutinho, Selectman Vice-chair Claire Wright,
Selectman Brian Herr.
Five Boy Scouts were honored at the meeting of
the Board of Selectmen this evening, each for having achieved
the rank of Eagle. Most of the projects were completed on
conservation type of land on trails, bridges and rocks off of
the beaten path.
Click link above to purchase tickets.
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Jamaica Plain Man Arrested for OUI
3rd in Boston
January 29, 2018 -- This morning at
approximately 2:45 a.m., Trooper Mathew Clark while
investigating a Tractor Trailer crash observed a white van
operating on its rim traveling westbound on Soldier’s Field
Road. He advised area patrols over the radio.
Trooper Chester Adams observed the white van while working a
road closure and stopped the van. Troopers Paul Conneely,
Patrick Candeliere and Harold Sousa (83rd RTT) arrived as
backup. While traveling to the scene Trooper’s Candeliere and
Sousa stopped to remove two tires from the road. The van was
missing two tires.
After a subsequent investigation, the operator, PAUL DEROSA, 44,
of Jamaica Plain was placed under arrest for operating under the
influence of liquor. DEROSA was transported to the State Police
Barracks in Boston where he was booked on the following charges:
OUI Liquor 3rd
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Operating a Motor Vehicle without an ignition lock
LIVE! on Main with Roger Kabler
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from January 22, 2018 - January 29, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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“Rhythm of
Love” Cabaret Directed by Alyssa
Rae Surrette, Musical Director, Eric Balboni
(January
29, 2018 - HOPKINTON, MA) — Enter Stage Left Theater presents “Rhythm of Love” Cabaret,
a musical performance of love-themed songs that have been chosen by,
and hold special meaning for, each cast member.
Featuring high
school performers from Hopkinton and surrounding towns (as well as
special appearances by well-known, area performers), this 80-minute
production is highly interactive, with cast members “breaking the
fourth wall” by sitting with the audience and adding context before
and after each number.
As director, Alyssa Rae Surrette,
explains, “This intimate show emphasizes the relationship between
the performers and the audience. It’s a journey that we take
together with the cast.”
Songs include, If "I Could Write A
Book," "I Love Play Rehearsal," "Screw Loose," "When He Sees Me
(Waitress)," "Shopping Around," "Someone Like You ( Jekyll and Hyde
)," "Take Me To The World," "Come Down from this Tree (once on this
island )," "Secret for the Mad (Sung by Dodie)," and more.
Two performances only, Saturday, February 10th,
2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The Delbridge Family Performance Space at the
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton.
Tickets are $10 general
admission, $15 for the “Sweetheart Valentine” option which includes
a dessert, beverage and a reserved table. Both may be purchased at
the door or online at
HopArtsCenter.org .
Off to the SuperBowl
January 29, 2018 -- Tom Brady (L) salutes the Fans as Coach
Belichick (R), Rob Gronkowski and owner, Jonathan Kraft, prepare to
leave the Stage and depart for the Superbowl this morning. The
2017/2018 AFC Championship Trophy is on the Right. Brady is
partially obscured by a TV camera.
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The Massachusetts State Police are seeking a driver who struck a
cruiser in Milton this evening and then fled from the scene.
MILTON
January 27, 2018 --The Trooper was not injured when his cruiser was
struck at approximately 6:20 pm while in the breakdown lane of Route
93 southbound prior to Exit 3. The cruiser sustained minor damage.
The suspect kept driving southbound on the highway after the impact.
At the time of the crash the cruiser was stationary and the Trooper,
a member of the Troop H Community Action Team, was processing a
motor vehicle stop.
The suspect vehicle is a black four-door sedan, possibly a Honda or
Toyota. The license plate possibly has a “Y” as one of the middle
digits.
Anyone who believes they may have seen this vehicle or the
crash, or who has information about the vehicle or its driver is
urged to call the State Police Barracks in Milton at 617-698-5840.
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The Moon in the Afternoon
January 27, 2018 -- The Moon was clearly visible this afternoon
through some wispy clouds and a blue
sky, as the Sun cast a gradient across its surface.
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Look, Up In the Sky...
January 27, 2018 -- It's an eagle-beak plane, or a bottle-nose
dolphin-face plane, pointing toward Worcester Airport yesterday.
State Police Arrest Weymouth Man for OUI Causing Serious Injuries in
Braintree
January 27, 2018 -- Just after midnight this morning, State Police
from the Milton Barracks responded to a four-car crash on Route 93
Southbound
at Exit 6 in Braintree which resulted in one operator under arrest
and a passenger who sustained serious injuries.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Shane O’Reilly indicates that
RANDALL BARBOSA, 25, of Weymouth was merging onto Route 93
Southbound from Route 3 Northbound at a high rate of speed in a 2008
BMW M5 when his vehicle rear-ended a 1997 Lexus ES300, which was
merging into the left lane at the time. Following that initial
collision, the BMW continued southbound and struck a 2006 Toyota
Sequoia, which resulted in a collision between the Sequoia and a
2015 Toyota Camry, both of which were traveling southbound at the
time.
The passenger in the BMW, a 25-year-old Weymouth man was transported
to Boston Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. A
20-year-old Lynn man, who was a passenger in the Lexus, was
transported to South Shore Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
No other passengers or operators were injured in the crash.
BARBOSA was subsequently placed under arrest for Operating Under the
Influence of Liquor Causing Serious Injuries and Negligent Operation
of a Motor Vehicle. He was also cited for speeding. He was booked at
the State Police barracks in Milton where he was held on $7,500.00
bail pending his arraignment in Quincy District Court on Monday.
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Police Press Logs Updated 1/26/2018
Thursday,
January 25, 2018
8:49 am
A resident of Hayden Rowe Street reported a person disposing of
large black trash bags in their cans. Officer Arthur Schofield
responded to investigate.
Wednesday,
January 24, 2018
10:15 pm
A caller from Wedgewood Drive reported that a package was shipped to
the wrong address and falsely signed for. Officer Connor Crosman
responded to speak with the resident.
10:25 am
A walk-in from Pendulum Pass spoke with Officer John Corridan
regarding a fraud incident.
KENNEDY
TO DELIVER DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Newton, MA – January 26, 2018 -- U.S. House
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader
Charles E. Schumer today announced that Congressman Joe Kennedy
III will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald
Trump’s joint address to Congress next week.
“From health care to economic justice to civil rights, the
Democratic agenda stands in powerful contrast to President
Trump's broken promises to American families," said Congressman
Kennedy. "Our vision for this union is guided by a simple belief
that equality and economic dignity should be afforded to every
American. I'm honored to have been chosen by Leader Pelosi and
Leader Schumer to deliver our party's response."
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Art Display
January 25, 2018 -- The Respite Center artists' artworks are being
hosted by Bittersweet Cafe for this month. According to artist Geri
Holland, who helped with the display, Weston Nurseries donated the
use of one of their greenhouses for the artists.
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GPS?
January 25, 2018 -- Downtown this afternoon, the driver of this
oversized load swung wide to make the turn onto Grove Street heading
south, and blocked two lanes to avoid drivers from passing on the
right during the maneuver. The lead escort vehicle went ahead and
onto Hayden Rowe for some reason. The company, Williams Scotsman,
provides modular trailers, classrooms and offices.
Hopkinton Education Foundation Receives $50,000 from Savings Bank
Gift will be used for Grants in the Hopkinton Public Schools
Hopkinton Mass., January 25, 2018
– The Hopkinton Education Foundation today announced it received a
$50,000 gift from Middlesex Savings Bank. The supportwill allow
The Hopkinton Education Foundation to continue to advance its
mission of advancing innovation in the schools across the district.
“We
are so incredibly grateful for this grant this year. This
record breaking donation will allow more grants to be funded this
year,” according to Alexis Miller, President of the Hopkinton
Education Foundation. “As budgets pull tighter, it is more important
than ever to allow teachers the ability to try innovative concepts
in the classrooms to inspire all of our children to learn. We
are looking forward to announcing this years grants in May.”
Thomas W. Alexander, 88
Thomas
W. Alexander, 88, of Holliston, passed away
peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born in Belmont, he was the
son of the late Thomas S. and Eliza J. (Sheppard) Alexander.
Tom was the loving husband of the late Joanne M. Alexander for 55
years. Father to Thomas and his wife, Andrea, of East Falmouth,
Scott and his wife, Toni, of Hopkinton, Bruce and his fiancée,
Angela, of Belchertown, and his loving daughter and caregiver,
Laurie Greenwood and her husband, Roger, of Milford.
He leaves behind his grandchildren, Nicci, Tommy, Scott, Paul,
Brian, Emily, Jackie, Jonathan, Bryan, Ava, Sarah and Joshua; as
well as his ten great grandchildren Sebastian, Max, Oliver, Cora,
Tommy, Niko, Sloane, Forest, Lahna, and Ella Donna; his sister, Anne
Smith and her husband, Edward. He was considered a favorite “Uncle
Tommy” to his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Alexander is predeceased
by his sister, Ellen Reid.
Tom was a Marine veteran and 63 year member of the Masons. He was an
avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Holliston High School
football program. After a lifelong career as a butcher, Tom enjoyed
spending time and supporting his family, especially those that
considered him “Grampa Tom”.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 26th, from 4-7 P.M. in the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St., Holliston.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . Burial will be held privately. In
lieu of flowers, please send gifts in Thomas Alexander’s memory to
the: Massachusetts General Hospital Nerve Unit, MGH Development
Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114
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Joyce
L. Olson, 85
Joyce L.
Olson, 85, of Northborough, and a former longtime
Hopkinton resident, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at
Beaumont Nursing Home in Northborough. Born in East Hartford, CT.,
she was the daughter of the late Grace (Tourtelotte) and George
Irvine. She was the wife of the late Dana F. Olson.
Joyce enjoyed reading. She is survived by three children, Alan Olson
and his partner Daniel Espy of Seattle, WA, Carl John Olson and his
wife Rosemary of Falmouth, and Carole Hampson and her husband Kevin
of Mendon. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Daniel, Laura,
Marissa, Arick, Grace, Natalie, and Diane, and one great-grandson,
Parker. She is predeceased by her siblings, Charles, Millicent, and
Jayne.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29th from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in her
memory may be made to, Alzheimer’s Assoc.309 Waverley Oaks Rd,
Waltham, MA 02452 or www.alz.org .
Police Press Logs Updated 1/24/2018
Sunday, January 21, 2018
10:01
pmA caller on Main Street reported that her
vehicle was broken into while she was at work. Two officers
responded to write a report.
Saturday, January 20, 2018
1:22
pmA walk-in reported that he just found a 17
year-old male squatting in the house they were renovating on
Cedar Street. Two officer responded and transported him back to
the police station to make arrangements for a shelter.
Friday, January 19, 2018
3:53
pmA 911 caller reported a swan stuck on the
ice off of Cedar Street and people trying to go out and rescue
it. Three officers responded and advised that a witness stated
seeing a woman go on the ice then saw the swan flying away.
Richard
“Rick” Macmillan, 71, of Hopkinton, passed away on
Monday January 22, 2018 after battling ALS. A lifelong resident of
Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Virginia (Robbins) and Robert
Macmillan.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Brandley) Macmillan of Eureka,
KS, son, Christopher and his wife Cindy of Acton, MA. He also leaves
behind a brother, Robert of East Boothbay, ME, a sister Kim of
Dresden, ME and 2 granddaughters Julie and Ryann.
A Veteran of the US Army, Rick had worked 35 years with the
Hopkinton Fire Department. Rick joined the department as an
auxiliary/call firefighter in 1962. He worked himself up through the
ranks and then in 1988 he was appointed chief of the department.
Always progressive during his career, he was an avid proponent of
EMS, fire safety and education (including the elderly and mentally
disabled communities) and fire code enforcement. He was also a
strong advocate for continued fire service training and education,
instructing on the local, state and national levels.
Throughout his lifetime in Hopkinton, he was an active member of the
community. A member of the John Warren Masonic Lodge and American
Legion Post 202. In retirement he served as the election warden
working with the election committee for all town elections.
Throughout the years, he was quick to open his home in hosting the
marathon lead vehicle team each year.
Friends
of Rick, knew his fondness for Boothbay, ME and could find him there
every summer with his wife at their beloved family camp, where he
was happiest feeding the hummingbirds, puttering, or improving
things around the camp.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 28, from 2:00 to 6:00
P.M. at the
Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.. A memorial service
and burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations in his memory may be sent to the Hopkinton Ambulance Fund,
73 Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 or to the ALS Association of
Massachusetts, 685 Canton St. Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062
www.als-ma/org .
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Alleged
West Brookfield Robber Captured
NORTH BROOKFIELD -- At approximately 2:20pm on Tuesday 1/22/2018, a
male party entered the North Brookfield Savings and demanded
cash.
While a weapon was threatened, none was shown. The male ( later
identified as Gary A. Laviolette) escaped with an undisclosed amount
of cash.
Due to quick thinking by bank employees, an accurate description of
the vehicle and license plate were obtained. This turned out to be
important as both were stolen.
Several agencies, including the Brookfield, North Brookfield,
Warren, Sturbridge, Monson, Holland, MSP, and Brimfield responded to
assist.
Shortly after the report of the robbery, the vehicle was spotted in
Brimfield by Off. Daniel Fagan. Off. Fagan gave chase, and the
vehicle crashed on Dix Hill Rd. Laviolette ran from his vehicle
into the woods.
A perimeter was established, and a state police K-9 team deployed.
K-9 Viktor was able to locate Laviolette in the woods south of
Tower Hill Rd in Brimfield, where he was taken into custody.
Laviolette was taken to Harrington Hospital for treatment of minor
injuries, and then transported to the Brookfield State Police
barracks to be booked and held.
He is being charged with Armed Robbery (subsequent offense),
Larceny. Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, along with other
charges. The stolen money was recovered. West Brookfieled
Police Press Release.
Mildred E. (Guetzlaff) Larsen,
88
Mildred E. (Guetzlaff) Larsen,
88Mildred
E. (Guetzlaff) Larsen, 88, died peacefully at her
home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday January 20, 2018. She
was the wife of Howard Larsen to whom she was married for 66 years.
She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the daughter of the late
Theodore and Viola (Herbst) Guetzlaff and lived in Hopkinton for 34
years.
Mrs. Larsen was an accomplished pianist and a highly skilled artist.
She was also an avid tennis player.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons; Dr. Thomas
Larsen and his wife, Debora of Forest, VA; John Larsen and his wife,
Denise of Charlton, Jeffrey Larsen and his wife, Anne of Groton;
eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday January 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
in the Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton,
MA. Burial will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. An
hour of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday
morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd. Waltham MA 02452.
State Police Investigating Fatal Crash of Suspect Who Fled
Motor Vehicle Stop
QUINCY,
MA -- January 23, 2018 --
The suspect who fled the motor vehicle stop last night, and was
determined to be deceased after rolling the motor vehicle he was
driving over the sea wall on Quincy Shore Drive, is identified as
PETER J. BOYLAN, 50, of Quincy. He was operating a 2003 Mercedes
E320W sedan.
His
passenger, who was ejected and transported to Boston Medical Center,
is a 27-year-old Quincy woman.
The vehicles that BOYLAN struck while fleeing were a 2016 Toyota
Camry and a 2012 Toyota Highlander utility vehicle. The operator of
the Highlander is a 36-year-old Quincy male who was also transported
to Boston Medical Center. The operator of the Camry is a 54-year-old
Quincy woman who was not injured. (Please note that last night’s
released incorrectly listed the operator of the Highlander as a
female.)
Preliminary investigation indicates that BOYLAN fled a motor vehicle
stop being conducted by a State Trooper on Quincy Shore Drive, drove
southbound on that road at a high rate of speed, crossed the median
and struck the Camry and the Highlander. The suspect’s Mercedes then
struck the curb, went airborne, and rolled over the sea wall onto
the beach, an approximate 10-foot drop. The reason for the initial
stop of the Mercedes was motor vehicle violations.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop H of the
Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police
Crime Scene Services Section, and the State Police Detective Unit
for Norfolk County.
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Saturdays at Fay: Mike the Bubble
Man
Saturday, February 3, 10:00 - 11:00 am Join us for
our free Saturday morning series designed for young children along
with their parents. On February 3, Mike the Bubble Man will combine
science and magic in his show all about bubbles! Through music,
choreography, and comedy bubbles come alive, sparking imagination
and wonder. Registration is open. Saturdays at Fay takes place at
Fay's Primary School, located at Fay's East Entrance at 23
Middle Road in Southborough. Learn more at
www.fayschool.org/saturdays
.
Family Stuff
Dog Lovers be Informed:
Parks and
Recreation Department Receives $250,000 Grant Approval Toward
Off-Leash Dog Park
January 22, 2018 -- The Parks and Recreation
Department received the first $25,000 installment of a $250,000
grant from the Stanton Foundation for a dog park on the former
Hughes property on the west side of Hayden Rowe Street, south of
Teresa Road. "We tuned it over to the town," said Parks and Rec
Director Jay Guelfi, whose department is also responsible for the
skating rink behind 85 Main Street, where their office is located.
Mr. Guelfi explained the funding.
"The project is being funded by 2 sources.
The Community Preservation Act is providing $200,000.
The Stanton Foundation has granted us $250,000
for the project.
"We will be planning a public forum for the
purpose of getting community input along with answering any
questions regarding the project," said Mr. Guelfi.
The parking area for the spacious facility
will be located at 192 Hayden Rowe Street, just south of the
intersection with Chestnut Street.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from January 17, 2018 - January 22, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
As of this time, here is the candidate information,
below.
For more info and updates, check here:
Office
#
positions
Length
of Term
Incumbent whose term is expiring Candidate who's taken out
papers
Board of Assessors
1
3 years
Leslie Ficarri
Board of Health
1
3 years
Michael King
(I) -D
Board of Library Trustees
1
3 years
Jessica King
Board of Selectmen
2
3 years
Brian Herr
Todd Cestari
Cemetery Commissioners
1
3 years
Thomas Pratt
Commissioners of Trust Fund
1
3 years
Sandra Altamura
Constable
1
3 years
Francis D'Urso
Parks & Recreation Commission
2
3 years
Robert Dobinski
Daniel Terry
Planning Board
2
5 years
John Ferrari
Irfan Nasrullah (I)
-D
School Committee
2
3 years
Jean Bertschmann
Jonathan
Graziano Meg Tyler -D
Amanda
Fargiano- U
Center School Re-use Meetings
The Center School Re-Use Advisory Team (“CSRAT”)
is seeking public input on the potential future uses for the Center
School Property. CSRAT will be holding a series of public forums in
early 2018. The first forum, currently scheduled for
Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10 A.M. at the Hopkinton
Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street. The forum will provide an overview
of the building and the property, discussion of the criteria for the
committee to consider in making its recommendation, and solicitation
of ideas regarding the future use or disposition of Center School.
CSRAT plans to have two additional public forums, tentatively
scheduled for March and April 2018. In addition,
residents are asked to provide input on the project by completing a
questionnaire, now available online at
www.hopkintonma.gov/ .
Paper copies of the questionnaire are also available at Hopkinton
municipal locations, including Town Hall, Hopkinton Library and
Hopkinton Senior Center. Completed questionnaires can be mailed to
CSRAT, Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street, or dropped off at
Hopkinton Town Offices, 80 South Street. Located at 11 Ash Street,
Center School has served the Hopkinton community as a school
building since it was originally constructed in 1928. This original
building is listed with the Hopkinton Center Historic District.
Center School has been expanded twice, first in 1954 (known as the
1950’s addition) and again in 1986 (known as the 1980’s addition).
The school building is approximately 50,220 square feet, and it sits
on a total land parcel area of 11.7 acres which includes play areas,
parking spaces and a wooded/hilly area. With the upcoming opening of
the Marathon Elementary School anticipated in the fall of 2018, the
Board of Selectmen formed the CSRAT to explore the future of Center
School. The Board of Selectmen’s charge to CSRAT is: “The Center
School Re-Use Advisory Team will recommend, for the Board of
Selectmen’s consideration, a plan for the Center School building and
property that will provide the Board with valuable outside
viewpoints on the use and development of the property. This plan
shall outline the community’s vision for the future use of the
property and produce recommendations for the Board’s consideration
that align with the aspirations of the community.” Consisting of
five residents appointed by the Board of Selectmen, CSRAT is led by
Chairman Richard Flannery, and Vice Chair Kenneth Weismantel. The
additional three committee members are Laura Barry, Darlene Hayes
and John Pavlov. Comments or questions the Committee can be emailed
to
csrachair@hopkintonma.gov . Contributed content. File photo
by Robert Falcione.
Education Foundation Announces Invitational Runner
HOPKINTON, MA, January 25, 2017 - The
Hopkinton Education Foundation is proud to announce Amy Dorfman, a
local mother and Speech Pathologist, as the winner of our
invitational number for the 122nd Boston Marathon. Upon
hearing the news, “I'm elated, nervous, and excited to run for
HEF!!”
Amy moved to
Hopkinton with her family 6 years ago, feeling the strong sense of
community. Her ties to the educational system drew her to want to
run her very first Boston Marathon for the Hopkinton Education
Foundation. She has three children in the Hopkinton Schools from 2nd
grade to 6th and has seen the direct impact HEF has had
on all of her children, “My kids have all
benefited from the grants that HEF has provided them and I would
like for them and all their classmates to continue to benefit from
those grants.”
Running is one of Amy’s strongest passions
as she has run numerous half marathons in the past 5 years as well
as the Providence Marathon in 2016. However, this will be her first
Boston! “I am most excited to run Boston because as a Hopkinton
resident I have seen the excitement that fulfills the town in the
weeks leading up to the race.” She will continue to train as she has
for all her previous races and will keep us up to date with her
training.
Amy enjoys volunteering in the community as
well and combines this with both her faith and her love of running
as she is a CCD teacher and coached for Girls on the Run. She
continues to want to give back and could not be “prouder to train
and run to raise money for grants for the school-aged children in
our community.”Please help support her
by donating here: Donate to Amy's Marathon
(http://bit.ly/Dorfman4HEF)
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Gail
J. (Stephens) Welch, 73
Gail
J. (Stephens) Welch, 73, of Hopkinton passed away
peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 19th, 2018
at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. She was born on July
8th 1944 in Camden, NJ to the late Norton and Josephine (Emerson)
Stephens.
Gail was a graduated of Hopkinton High School Class of 1962.
She worked for many years as the office manager for Northeastern
Construction Company in Framingham.
In her spare time, Gail enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends more than anything. She was there for us all and helping
others was what came natural to her. And of course those closest to
her knew about that annual trip to Las Vegas and how much she looked
forward to it each year.
She is survived by her husband, George T. Welch, her daughter Sherry
Starkey and her husband Jonathan, Stepdaughter, Tracy Welch,
Stepson, George T. Welch, Jr., grandchildren, Hope Splaine, Samantha
King, Daniel King, Dillon Welch, and Justin Welch. She is also
survived by her sisters, Mary Provost, June Gates, Vera “Bunny”
Stephens and also numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24th from 4:00-7:00
p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA. At
the request of her family, funeral services and burial will be
private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American
Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 0170.
Family Stuff
Future Stars
January 21, 2018 -- Rocco Yurewicz, Ella Tedstone and Brendan
Tedstone took advantage of the near-empty skating rink that
Hopkinton Parks and Rec had constructed for the public at Carrigan
Park Little League field. Lights are on until 9pm, 10pm on the
weekends. Contributed content.
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MLK Day
January 24, 2018 -- Members of the Hopkinton Youth Commission paused
for a pose last Monday at the Middle School. Contributed photo.
Car vs. Pole
January 20, 2018 -- The vehicle on the left
struck the pole that is lighted by a cruiser's lights in the
background, and damaged it beyond
repair on Hayden Rowe Street this evening. The cruiser's lights
can be seen shining through the damage near the base. A tow
truck was ordered to remove the vehicle, and Verizon was called
to replace the precarious pole. It appeared there were no
injuries.
At
approximately 5:40 pm State Police were notified of a possible
attempted abduction of an approximately 12-year-old girl in
Watertown. The incident has not been confirmed at this time.
Hopkinton
Police responded and provided security through the process and Dogs
from the Massachusetts State Police, Environmental Police, Worcester
Police and W.P.I. were brought in to assist in the search of the
entire school. The Hopkinton Fire Department was mobilized and
assisted throughout.
LYNN,
MA January 31, 2018 -- In a joint operation las
KENNEDY
TO DELIVER DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Thomas
W. Alexander, 88
Joyce L.
Olson, 85
Richard
“Rick” Macmillan, 71
cash.
