WINCHESTER – February 24, 2018 --Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Winchester Chief of Police Peter MacDonnell have confirmed that Jeffery Yao, 23 of Winchester has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that occurred this morning at Winchester Public Library. Yao has been charged with one count of armed assault with intent to murder and one count of murder.

Shortly after 10:30 a.m. this morning Winchester Police responded to the Winchester Public Library for a report that two people had been stabbed. Upon arrival police located a 22-year-old female and a 77-year-old male, both Winchester residents, suffering from stab wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. The female victim subsequently died from her injuries. The male victim remains hospitalized.

The preliminary investigation suggests that the female victim was seated at a table in the library when the suspect approached her, unprovoked, stabbing her multiple times. The male victim was stabbed in the arm while attempting to intervene.

Yao was placed into custody at the Library and transported to Winchester Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the stabbing, including the motive are under investigation.

The identity of the female victim is being withheld at this time pending next of kin notification.

Yao is being held without bail until his arraignment on Monday in Woburn District Court.

This is an open investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Winchester Police and State Police assigned to the District Attorney’s Office. Press Release.

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Welcome to the exquisite and strange world of Joan Baldwin’s paintings. Working in oils and also in pastels in her Waltham Mills studio, Baldwin crafts scenes with attractive surfaces and effulgent light that are quite nice. If you don’t look too closely. On first glance, these are meticulous and lovely landscapes with, admittedly, odd touches here and there. Looking thoroughly, however, we seem to have fallen into the land of pastoral painting a la Blue Velvet.

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BOSTON – Representative Carolyn Dykema of Holliston welcomed Robert “Bob” Lavoie of Hopkinton, a World War II and Korean War veteran who served in the Battle of Iwo Jima, to the State House on Tuesday, February 20^th. Mr. Lavoie was honored alongside other Iwo Jima veterans during the state legislature’s annual observance of Iwo Jima Day.

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Have you ever thought about carving out some time in your busy day for prayer and reflection? The Easter season is a great time to do so. Imagine having an opportunity to begin your day with God in a silent, inspirational setting. Imagine laying your burdens down at the end of the day, and finishing it with Him.

Sacred Spaces is a self-guided retreat held annually at Faith Community Church. It is designed to allow you to engage at your own pace, at the time of day that is best for you. The Chapel will be completely transformed to help you go deeper in your experience. It’s sure to bring some peace to your busy days this Easter season. Sacred Spaces runs from March 18 – March 30, and is open to all.

Sacred Spaces will be open as follows:
Sunday, March 18 – Friday, March 30
8am – 7pm

Faith Community Church
146 East Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
www.fcch.org
508-435-5900

Fay School is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims on Monday, March 26. Based on her New York Times bestselling book by the same name, in this talk, Julie draws on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims inspires audiences to examine their behaviors and join the growing movement to allow children to develop the resourcefulness, resilience, and inner determination necessary for success.

Julie Lythcott-Haims is the author of the New York Times best-selling book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. The book emerged from her decade as Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen, where she was known for her fierce advocacy for young adults and received the university’s Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for creating “the” atmosphere that defines the undergraduate experience, and was also known for her fierce critique of the growing trend of parental involvement in the day-to-day lives of college students. Toward the end of her tenure as dean, she began speaking and writing widely on the harm of helicopter parenting.

This event is free to attend and open to the public, but an RSVP is required to reserve your spot: http://www.fayschool.org/raiseanadult

Leah Grace Davis, 6

Leah Grace Davis, 6. With the deepest sorrow that comes from the greatest love, we share the news that Leah Grace Davis, forever 6, gained her angel wings after a courageous battle with medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends who loved her so. Adoringly deemed “the heart stealer”, everyone that met Leah fell in love with her. She danced through life singing, even throughout the most difficult obstacles thrown at her. She loved all things pink, purple, rainbows, hearts and glitter. She could make the best batch of slime, and you could always find her enjoying herself at her art table. She was a fantastic cook, loved to help make dinner since she was very young, and was the best cookie, cake and gingerbread house decorator. She loved watching cooking shows with her Mommy, some of her favorites being The Pioneer Woman and The Kids Baking Championship. Leah loved exploring outside, combing the beach for shells, sea glass and heart rocks. She carried ladybugs on her fingertips and let caterpillars crawl up her arms. She loved gardening, spending hours in the garden with her Papa and Mommy. Leah was always up for an adventure, especially loving all of the time she spent with her family on Cape Cod. She was the best big sister, taking care of her “baby Will” since he was born. Leah taught us how to have strength and courage through the toughest of circumstances, and did it all with a smile on her face.

Leah was so brave and strong. She was our rainbow warrior princess. In her short life she endured far more suffering than most would see in a lifetime and she never complained. She taught us that life can change at any moment, and to enjoy each blessing. She saw the good in everything, and she made us better people because of it. It is impossible to grasp the thought that she is gone and we will hold her in our hearts forever.

Leah is survived by her loving parents, Christopher and Jessica Davis, her little brother Will, her loving grandparents Ginny (Mammy) and John (Papa), Catherine (Grammy) and David (Grampy), and John (Grandad), and countless friends who became family.

We would like to thank the community of Hopkinton for supporting our family during this difficult time. Driving by all the purple ribbons displayed around town show us that you are remembering our sweet girl, and that means so much to our family.

Through the most horrific circumstances, we met the most amazing caregivers. We extend our thanks to the medical team at Dana Farber Cancer institute, and especially Dr. Daniel Benedetti, “Dr. Dan” as Leah called him, who we believe cared for Leah as if she were his own child. He handled the toughest conversations with grace and consideration for our feelings, and he went well beyond the scope of what anyone would expect from a physician. We will forever hold so much love in our hearts for the amazing 9NW nurses at Boston Children’s Hospital who always went above and beyond for our family, and showed Leah so much love, happiness and laughter during the most difficult of times.

Pediatric cancer research is grossly underfunded. Donations may be made in memory of Leah Grace Davis to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: http://www.curethekids.org/givenow

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main St. Hopkinton. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Community Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

“Like a small boat

On the ocean

Sending big waves

Into motion

Like how a single word

Can make a heart open

I might only have one match

But I can make an explosion”

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 Leah’s obituary is pending at this time. Her services are as follows…

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main St. Hopkinton. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Community Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com 

Dear Friends:

I recently completed the World Marathon Challenge, running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. I dedicated this effort to the Martin Richard Foundation (MR8) and once again, I will be running this April’s Boston Marathon (later in the day) for MR8. I know many of you gave last year and for that I continue to be grateful. I am just sending out this one and only request this year. Any consideration is deeply appreciated!

The Martin Richard Foundation supports and emphasizes things like togetherness, teamwork, fairness, sportsmanship, inclusion and simple acts of kindness and strives to encourage youth and adults to improve the lives of others and become bridge builders, peacemakers, leaders and entrepreneurs.

Martin’s spirit and message has been with me every step of the way since 2013. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child but this is a giving and peaceful way of dealing with the pain we ALL experienced on that tragic day. We will never forget Martin.

I am personally reaching out to you and all my friends in the running community for your support. We were all impacted by this tragedy. As such, I thought perhaps you or your race or organization may want to make a contribution to the Martin Richard Foundation as a show of support to the Richard family and a show of solidarity.

Any contribution you can make is deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.

It is always tough for any of us to ask for money…but…this is different. To donate, click here:
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Disabled Car, Narcotics and Firearm, Result in Arrest of Plymouth Man

Early this morning, at approximately 3:33 a.m., Trooper Michael Pacheco of the State Police Barracks in North Dartmouth was on patrol, when he observed a Pontiac Grand Am that appeared to be disabled on Route 24 Southbound, just north of Route 195 in Fall River.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as JOSHUA J. SILVA, 42, of Plymouth was found to have seven outstanding warrants for his arrest from previous offenses, from Plymouth District Court. With the assistance of Fall River Police Officer Gary Pasternak, SILVA was placed under arrest, and found to be in possession of a loaded .38 caliber, Smith & Wesson revolver, as well as three packets of Suboxone sublingual strips, a controlled Class B substance. SILVA does not have a license to carry firearms.

SILVA was charged with the following offenses:
1. Possession of firearm / ammo without FID card, subsequent offense
2. Possession of firearm without FID card
3. Improper storage of a firearm
4. Carrying a loaded firearm
5. Firearm violation with 3 prior violent/drug crimes
6. Drug, Possession of a Class B Substance, subsequent offense

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Troopers Observe Assault, Man Stabbed in Boston

Early this morning, at approximately 1:42 a.m., Trooper Brendan Donovan, a recent graduate of the 83rd Recruit Training Troop, and his field training officer, Trooper Matthew Clark, were on patrol as they passed the Speedway gas station, located at Brighton Ave and Linden Street in Boston, when they observed three men that appeared to be involved in an altercation.

Troopers Donovan and Clark turned around, pulled into the gas station parking lot, exited their cruiser and approached the three men. The three men stopped fighting, and it was discovered that a 25-year-old man had been assaulted and stabbed by one of the men, later identified as RUODING ZHANG, 39, of Brookline.

ZHANG was placed under arrest by Trooper Donovan. Boston Police officers arrived on scene, as well as their detectives and crime scene services. Boston EMS transported the victim to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for treatment.

While assisting Boston Police with a search of the area, Trooper Donovan located a knife that is believed to be the weapon that was used in the altercation.

ZHANG was transported to the State Police Brighton Barracks for booking, where he was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, before being transferred to Boston Police for further booking.

From State Representative Carolyn Dykema's facebook post:

"Please consider joining the Marine Corps League and me at the State House on Tuesday to honor veterans of the battle of Iwo Jima. We will recognize Massachusetts Veterans of this important and fierce battle in the Pacific during WWII. These courageous and humble men, who saw thousands of their fellow soldiers lose their lives to protect our way of life, deserve our thanks and this special day in their honor.

"Since it is school vacation week, students are welcome to attend and learn about this important part of American history and those who participated on the front lines.

"I will be honored to welcome Iwo Jima Veteran Robert Lavoie and his family for the ceremony. We hope to see you."

Editor's Note: Below is an archived short video narrated and reported by HopNews reporter Andrew Sweeney on February 19, 2010. It features Iwo veterans, Bob Lavoie and the late Paul Phipps, on Iwo Jima day 8 years ago, prior to their trip to the State House.

Statement on Lowell Fatal Shooting

 
LOWELL - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent William Taylor have confirmed that at approximately 4:30 a.m. today two men were shot on O’Connell Street and Fay Street in Lowell. One male,  Anthony Luna, 24, of Lowell, was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead and a second male has been transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. We are currently in the preliminary stages of an open and active investigation.

Statement on Fatal Framingham Pedestrian Crash
   

 FRAMINGHAM – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Framingham Chief of Police Kenneth Ferguson have confirmed that a woman who was struck by a car last night in Framingham has died.

LLast night at approximately 7:18 p.m., Framingham Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car at the intersection of Route 9 and Prospect Street. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was transported to MetroWest Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. The operator of the motor vehicle remained on scene.

This is an open and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Framingham Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section. No charges have been filed and no additional information will be released pending next of kin notification.

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February 15, 2018 -- The Massachusetts State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in their investigation into a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday, February 10 on High Street in Canton.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim, a 74-year-old Canton man, was standing outside a neighbor’s home when a motor vehicle veered off the road and struck him. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The crash occurred in the late morning.

The identity of the driver of the vehicle that struck the man is known to us.

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Statement Regarding Fatal Shooting in Lowell

LOWELL - The Middlesex District Attorney's Office and Lowell Police have confirmed that they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred this afternoon. The preliminary information suggests that the victim, an adult male, was shot in the area of the train terminal in Lowell. Following the shooting the victim entered his vehicle and traveled a short distance before crashing in the area of the YMCA near Thorndike Street. The victim was transported to Lowell General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. We are in the early stages of an open and active investigation. Contributed

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Senate Passes Bill to Protect Access to Confidential Health Care

BOSTON, MA – Today the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation to protect patients’ access to confidential health care. In an effort to maintain the confidentiality of patients covered as dependents on another person’s insurance policy, the “PATCH Act” requires insurance carriers to issue common summary of payment forms directly to the patient.

“Patient confidentiality is a foundational element of the patient-provider relationship,” said SSenator Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland), lead sponsor of the bill. “Unfortunately, young adults, minors or victims of abuse are often reluctant to seek certain types of treatment, fearing that their personal health information will be disclosed to a parent or spouse. This bill is a crucial step to ensure all Massachusetts residents can safely access the health care services they need.”/span> 

Brigham and Women’s Neurosurgeons Open New Practice in Milford

MMilford Regional Medical Center is very pleased to welcome neurosurgeons Timothy Smith, MD, PhD, MPH, Hasan Zaidi, MD and Omar Arnaout, MD to their active medical staff. These physicians have recently opened a new practice, Brigham and Women’s Neurosurgery of Milford, located in the Hill Health Center at Milford Regional.

Timothy Smith, MD, PhD, MPH graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003 with a degree in medicine. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois and holds a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University. Dr. Smith performed a fellowship in pituitary & endoscopic skull base neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Hasan Zaidi, MD (photo) earned his degree in medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010. He performed a neurosurgical residency and complex spine/adult spinal deformity fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, Dr. Zaidi completed a pituitary/neuroendoscopic surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Zaidi is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.

Omar Arnaout, MD attended Northwestern University, Finberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois graduating with a degree in medicine in 2010. He performed a neurological surgery residency at McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University and a fellowship in skull base surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. He continued his training with a minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery fellowship at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He is fluent in French and Arabic.

All three physicians treat the full spectrum of brain and spine disease including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, and complex spinal reconstruction for tumors and deformity, as well as brain tumors and vascular disease. “We couldn’t be more excited to have such an esteemed group of Brigham and Women’s neurosurgeons practicing on our campus at Milford Regional,” says Edward J. Kelly, president & CEO of Milford Regional. “The much-needed presence here of Drs. Timothy Smith, Hasan Zaidi and Omar Arnaout for issues concerning the spine can already be seen by the growing number of patients seeking out their care. The community will certainly benefit from such close access to their surgical expertise.”

Appointments can be made with these physicians by calling 617-732-6600. Contributed content

Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Illegal Handgun

BOSTON (February 14, 2018) Massachusetts State Troopers yesterday arrested a Boston man who was illegally in possession of a loaded revolver after they stopped him for driving with a cracked windshield.

At approximately 10:35 a.m., Troopers Peter Towle and Zachary Clark, members of the Troop H Community Action Team, observed a 2018 Chevrolet Impala traveling on Columbia Road in Dorchester. The Troopers observed a large crack in the car’s windshield running horizontally across the driver’s line of sight. The Troopers activated their blue lights and siren to stop the Impala, which by that time had turned onto Geneva Avenue.

The Troopers approached the Impala. The operator, when asked for a license, stated that he thought he had a learner’s permit. Troopers identified the operator as KEON D. ADAMS, 32, of Boston.

The Troopers observed a large pocket knife in the center console next to ADAMS and also noted a bulge in his waistband consistent in appearance with a concealed firearm. Troopers Towle and Clark also observed that ADAMS appeared to be nervous and seemed to be trying to further conceal the bulge in his waistband with his arm. Because of the large knife next to the driver and the likelihood that he was carrying a firearm, the Troopers ordered ADAMS out of the car as a safety precaution.

Once outside the car, ADAMS tried to pull away from the Troopers. However, the Troopers were able to place him in handcuffs and recover, from his waistband area, a loaded Ruger LCR .38 Special + P revolver with five .38 Special rounds in the cylinder. The Troopers determined that ADAMS did not possess a license to carry a firearm and that his license to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended. ADAMS was placed into custody.

The Impala was a rental, and a query with Enterprise Car Rental revealed that neither ADAMS nor his female passenger were named on the rental agreement.

ADAMS was booked at the State Police-South Boston Barracks. During the booking process Troopers learned that ADAMS had three prior convictions for firearm or violent crimes, a status that affected his new charges. He was charged with the following offenses:

1.  Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, third offense;

2.  Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition Without a Firearm Identification Card, subsequent offense;

3.  Carrying a Loaded Firearm; and

4.  Committing a Firearm Violation with Three Prior Violent/Drug Crimes.

ADAMS was also issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension and operating with a cracked windshield. He was expected to be arraigned later yesterday in the Dorchester District Court.

The passenger was not charged. Contributed.

     Hopkinton High School Athletics is proud to announce that it is sending six of its athletes to the 2018 MIAA Boys & Girls State Alpine Tournament, which will be held at Berkshire East Mountain on March 6th.

This is only the second year of the Hopkinton High School Alpine Ski Team. Consisting of 20 athletes (18 boys and 2 girls), the team competes in the Central Mass Conference Ski League. This season, the boys team finished in fifth place overall out of 12 teams, while the girls team finished ninth out of 10 teams. In addition to the team standings, athletes are invited to the State Tournament based on individual skier’s results. This year, the top 20 girls and top 24 boys in the League qualified. Athletes from HHS that are invited to ski at the Tournament are Girls: Allison Marr (ranked 4^th) and Cate Barry (6^th) and Boys: Max Rodgers (13^th), Jordan Hanna (20^th)), Jackson Schlussel (23^rd), and Kyle Perkins (24^th).

The athletes wish to thank Head Coach Nancy Schlussel and Assistant Coach Dan Barry, as well as Athletic Director Dee King, for their support. Go Hillers! Contributed Content.

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State of the Art Heart Screening at High School for Students/span>

Hopkinton High School is pleased to announce a heart screening program being offered during the school day on Friday, February 16th. The program will be provided by Mass Heartbeat, a local organization founded by 3 Hopkinton High Alumni. Mass Heartbeat brings their state-of-the-art ECG technology directly to the school to provide an optional, non-invasive and affordable screening that can help detect underlying issues in the heart.  Students are required to have a signed permission slip along with payment of $35 – cash or check payable to Mass Heartbeat.  ~ Anne Mattina

Pike Crash Results in Serious Injuries to Public, Trooper

February 13, 2018 -- Today’s chain reaction serious crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Framingham involved a box truck, a tractor trailer, two sport utility vehicles, a pickup truck, and an unmarked State Police cruiser.

The crash occurred at 11:12 am on he eastbound side near Exit 12.

The most serious incapacitating injuries were sustained by the operator of the pickup, a 54-year-old Hudson man, who was taken by medical helicopter to UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

The driver and passenger of one of the SUVs, a man and woman, both 66 and both of Charlton, were taken by ground ambulance to UMass Medical Center with incapacitating injuries.

The operator of the second SUV, a 46-year-old Worcester woman, was taken by ambulance to UMass Medical Center with non-incapacitating injuries.

The operator of the box truck, a 56-year-old Pepperell man, was taken by ambulance to Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham with non-incapacitating injuries.

The Trooper, a 46-year-old male assigned to the department’s Certification Unit, suffered potentially incapacitating injuries and was transported to Beth Israel Hospital.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 57-year-old Springfield man, was not injured.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the chain reaction crash began when the box truck struck the rear of the pickup truck. The impact caused the pick up to burst into flames, and pushed it into a vehicle in front of it. That vehicle was then pushed into another vehicle which was pushed into the trailer. During the chain reaction sequence one of the sport utility vehicles was also pushed into the side of the MSP cruiser.

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Worcester Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges in Worcester  

Yesterday at about 8:15 p.m., State Police arrested a man in the City of Worcester on gun and drug charges.

Trooper Evan Brent, a recent graduate of the 83rd RTT, was on patrol with his Field Training Officer, Trooper Jeremiah Dwyer, when he observed a 2003 Infinity i35 traveling on Southbridge Street commit motor vehicle violations. The troopers stopped the vehicle and determined the operator, JAVIER CRUZ, 25, of Worcester, was driving on a suspended license.

CRUZ was placed under arrest and, during a motor vehicle inventory, troopers located a .40 cal. Glock with a high capacity magazine and a quantity of substances believed to be concentrated THC and marijuana.

CRUZ was booked on the following charges:
1. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
2. Possession of Ammo without an FID Card
3. Possession of a Class C Substance
4. Operating After Suspension
5. Marked Lanes Violation
6. Driving Without Headlights

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Senate Passes Bill Funding Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements in MetroWest
$2 million earmarked for Hopkinton Town Hall

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate today voted to authorize up to $3.65 billion in bonds for repairs and improvements of capital facilities across the Commonwealth. Spending authorizations in the bill include bonds for state university and community college campus improvements, public safety and security facilities and clean energy and efficiency programs. The bill also authorizes funding for several capital projects across the MetroWest region, including the development of a new regional justice center in Framingham.

       “This bill invests in capital projects across the state, to ensure our state facilities are well-maintained and well-equipped to best serve our residents and communities,” said Senator Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “These bonds are a strong step in our continued work with the Governor and the House to support projects in a range of areas, including health, safety and education, that are critical for our cities and towns.”

        The bill authorizes $20 million in bonds for renovations to the existing Framingham district court and a feasibility study, design and construction of a new regional justice center in Framingham, improving access to justice for MetroWest residents.

The bill also authorizes $59 million for a new academic facility for the Massachusetts Bay Community College Allied Health program, keeping MassBay in Framingham.

Other bond authorizations for MetroWest projects include:

·         $25 million for the acquisition of land and construction of a new public safety building in Ashland;

·         $6 million for improvements to the Whittemore Library at Framingham State University;

·         $3.3 million for renovations to Crocker Hall at Framingham State University;

·         $2 million for improvements to Hopkinton Town Hall;

·         $50,000 for accessibility projects at public facilities in Holliston

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The 2018 State Convention will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on April 28th. The selection of our allotted 13 State Convention Delegates will be voted on by regular members of the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee. Prospective delegates do not need to be members of the Town Committee but must have been registered as a Republican by 12/31/2017. Republican Selectmen and Republican Town Committee Chairman are Ex-officio delegates and do not have to run to attend the 2018 State Convention. You do not have to attend the meeting to be selected as a delegate. If you want to put your name in nomination for delegate, contact Chairman Ken Weismantel at ken@weismantel.com  or (508) 435-5725. Nominations will also be accepted at the meeting. Additional convention information can be found at www.massgop.com/convention .

Please consider running for town office. Nomination papers are available from the Town Clerk. The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee will provide support if you decide to run as a Republican. The following offices are up for election at Hopkinton’s May 2018 Town Election:

Board of Assessors, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Board of Health, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Board of Library Trustees, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Board of Selectmen, 3 Years, 2 Seats
Cemetery Commissioners, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Commissioners of Trust Funds, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Constable, 3 Years, 1 Seat
Parks & Recreation Commission, 3 Years, 2 Seats
School Committee, 3 Years, 2 Seats
Planning Board, 5 Years, 2 Seats

 February 7, 2018 -- Tri-County Medical Associates has changed their name to Milford Regional Physician Group and all of the Urgent Care sites are now Milford Regional Urgent Care.  Tri-County Medical has always been a part of Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc.  Now their name reflects a unified Healthcare System. Mouse-over for new sign.

T +10 Seconds and Space-X's Falcon Heavy Rocket with 27 Engines tears skyward from Shuttle Pad 39A this afternoon at KSC, trailing Flame and Hot Vapor as both Boosters and the Main Engine generate up to 5 million pounds of Thrust!

The extra Thrust takes the Payload capability to 146,000 lbs from the former best of 56,000, greatly increasing the Size of what it can push into Space!

Taken at 560mm, 1/2,000th SS, f16 with a Neutral Density Filter at a Distance of 7 miles! ~ John Collins