April 28, 2018 -- Hopkinton's own Anthony
Pandolfino wowed the lounge at Bill's Pizzeria this evening with
his blend of sweet, soulful tenor vocals and cool guitar picking
as the first musical guest since Bill's was approved for an
entertainment license. He is expected to return on May 19, 2018.
Clayton Willoughby will be the musical guest on May 12, 2018.
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The Master
April 20, 2018 -- Retired professor William Moser, who often sculpts
the exploration of the sensibilities of women, and their
relationship with men, describes how he uses different materials to
Anna Gammal and Joe Frazer, Lake Whitehall residents who took
advantage of the Whitehall Artisans Open Studio Tour today. Also on
the tour was Catherine Howe, below, who joyfully showed off her
prolific work with pastels, the result of only about 18 months with
the medium.
Gone Fishin'
April 28, 2018 -- These folks were among a larger group who enjoyed
fishing the southern end of Lake Whitehall today.
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With a Little Help From Friends
April 28, 2018 -- Hopkinton Fire Department sent a requested
ambulance to Hopkinton Road in neighboring Upton this afternoon to
assist with a 3-vehicle collision.
Family Stuff
Whitehall Artisans invites you to our third annual Open Studio Tour
April 28, 2018 from 10 to 4 pm. Ten artist/craftsmen are opening
their work spaces to the public for an annual
chance to meet and talk to the artists, watch demonstrations,
see our work spaces, and purchase a one of a kind art piece from the
artist! This is free and open to the public.
Ann D. McCobb, 74
Ann D.
McCobb, 74, of Hopkinton and formerly Holliston,
passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, following a brief illness.
Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Margaret M.
(Gilroy) and Wilfred J. Hubert. She was the wife of the late David
P. McCobb.
Ann was the retired Health Director of the Holliston Board of
Health.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Nolan and her husband
William of Franklin, Margaret Runcie and her husband Craig of
Westwood, Timothy McCobb and his wife Heather of Upton, and
Christopher McCobb and his wife Erin of Medford. She also leaves
behind a brother, William Hubert and his wife Kathleen of Needham;
six beloved grandchildren, Sean, Maggie, Daniel, Nora, Meghan and
Kate, as well as her cousins, nieces and a nephew.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at
the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. A funeral
mass will take place on Wednesday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Matthew’s Parish, Southborough. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery in Hopkinton. In the spirit of her kindness and generosity,
donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 2050
Ballenger Ave Ste 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 or
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org .
Hopkinton Police Incident Log
4/6/18
No new arrests
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TOWN
OF HOPKINTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING AGENDA
Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:00 PM
Per Section 4-11(b) of the Town of Hopkinton
Charter, the Board of Selectmen hereby gives notice that the Board
of Selectmen and the remaining members of the Planning Board will
vote to fill one Planning Board Vacancy on May 2, 2018, 7:00 p.m.,
Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street.
Family Stuff
At The Spoon
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Communities.
Common Themes
April 27, 2018 -- The
pre-revolutionary Stone Tavern (now a residence), once a subject of
the king of England, the Doughboy, a monument to the soldiers of
World War I, the American Flag at half-staff for today honoring the
passing of a State Representative, a flag remembering the missing
and unaccounted for boys who never came home from the Vietnam War,
the off-camera monument to the WWII generation, and a horn player
competing only with the wind, all exhibiting the nearly silent
testimony of liberty and freedom on a day that American troops
defend and export these rights to people across the globe.
Accident-Prone
April 28, 2018 -- Dispatch reported a
collision between the van and a DPW vehicle on Hayden Rowe
Street near EMC Park involving no injuries. The frequency of
accidents on a stretch of Hayden Rowe Street has motivated
authorities to install traffic-calming signs and devices, as
well as moving parental parking queues off of the roadway. The
Marathon Elementary School is set to open in the fall a few
hundred feet from this entrance to EMC Park.
Annie at HMS this
weekend!
Leaping lizards! The Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club will present
Annie on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, at 7:00
pm. Join us as a dedicated cast and crew of 6th, 7th,
and 8th graders, under the direction of Allison Porter,
bring this classic family musical to life. Performances will be
presented in the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium, 88 Hayden Rowe
St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Tickets, available at the door, are $12 for
adults and $10 for students. Receive a $2 discount for each donation
(up to $2 per ticket purchased) of a NEW, unused school supply item,
toy, or children’s clothing item to support the child-focused
programs of Project Just Because. Senior citizens are welcome to
attend for free. Donations to support the unique drama program at
Hopkinton Middle School are greatly appreciated.
Photo Caption:
Annie_Warbucks.jpg: Annie and Mr. Warbucks at rehearsal.
Contributed content.
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Milford Regional Honors
Volunteers at Annual Luncheon
MILFORD – Milford Regional Medical Center
recently honored the more than 500 volunteers who contribute their
time and talents to support the patients and staff with a
celebratory luncheon at the Hopedale Community House.
The annual luncheon is an opportunity for
department managers and administrative staff to show their
appreciation and thank the volunteers for their service. Milford
Regional has a total of 511 volunteers who contributed 34,404 hours
of impactful support to patients, families and staff during 2017.
Family Stuff
No Clemency
Governor Baker, State Environmental Officials, Local Youth Stock
Trout at Boston’s Jamaica Pond
April 26, 2018 -- Today, Governor Charlie
Baker joined Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew
Beaton, Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Ronald Amidon,
City of Boston officials and students from Mary E. Curley and
John F. Kennedy Elementary Schools to stock Jamaica Pond with
trout. This event is part of a Division of Fisheries and
Wildlife program to provide greater recreational trout fishing
opportunities by distributing brook, brown, rainbow, and tiger
trout into more than 500 bodies of water throughout the
Commonwealth each year. Contributed content.
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Celebrity book-signing
April 26, 2018 -- Longtime Boston Radio
Personality and author Carter Alan held a
book signing and author's talk at Hopkinton Public Library last
night that drew a respectful group of followers of his vast musical
knowledge.
Candidate for Selectman
My
name is Patrick Atwell. After discussing with my family and friends,
I have decided to run for selectman in Hopkinton. I graduated from
Northeastern University and I am finishing up my Juris Doctorate
this year at Massachusetts School of Law. I am a certified
Negotiator/ Mediator . I represented the men and women of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers that work for
Verizon for 19 years. I am a Massachusetts native and since 2012, I
have called Hopkinton my hometown.
Having lived in other towns, I can tell you that
there is no greater place than Hopkinton. We are a town of close,
dedicated people who rally around each other in both good times and
bad. My wife and I have 4 wonderful children and we are grateful to
have the #1 public school system in the state, which is a wonderful
asset that has also enhanced our expansion. Our town is growing and
I would love to represent the town in these changing times. I am
passionate that we continue to embrace the small town culture that
we love while encouraging new opportunities for expansion and
development that would appeal to both new and life time residents.
Change can be a positive thing and I am driven to represent
Hopkinton as we move forward in continuing to make this town the
wonderful place we call home.
Patrick Atwell
6 Hehn's Farm Way
April 26, 2018
We Are Family
April 26, 2018 -- These eight turtles on a
log off of South Mill Street certainly look
Happy
Together.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log
4/25 to 4/26
No new arrests
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Four Days Away!
Family Stuff
Hopkinton's Mike Spector and the Doo Wop Shop at
UMass Amherst Spring Concert
Hopkinton Veterans' Breakfast
4 May 2018
Dear Veterans and Friends:
The upcoming Vets
Breakfast on 4 May 2018, at 0900 hours, at the
Senior Center is your opportunity to share
camaraderie, community, and chow with fellow
veterans.
Tribute will be paid
to comrades who passed away during the past month,
and those who are on "Sick Call" will be
acknowledged. It is a generous gesture when you pay
a visit or send a card to one or more of our ailing
comrades.
Memories of military events that previously
occurred on May 4th will be shared; for example,
re-living the intense naval battle of thatoneday.
The devastation caused by mines, torpedoes, and
kamikaze planes in the waters around Okinawa
resulted in severe losses by both sides.
Other announcements will keep you abreast of
Hopkinton happenings relating to veterans.
A free breakfastand lunchwill
be made available to the first person who correctly
answers the monthly baseball quiz: Ted Williams has
the most-ever HRs as a Red Sox. Who is No. 2 in
career HRs as a Red Sox? Last month there were
multiple winners of an easy question.
Any veteran with transportation difficulties
should call Amy Beck on/before 2 May 2018,508
497-9730. Please encourage other Hopkinton Vets
to attend the breakfast.
American Legion McDonough-Carlberg Post 202 will
lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and the blessing of
the meal.
See you Friday. Out.
Hank Allesio
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Fire
Flow Tests
Please be advised that Dell/EMC will conducting required
fire flow tests on Saturday April 28thin
the morning. Because these tests will take place on main
transmission lines, customers may notice some
discoloration during and after the tests throughout
town.Please avoid doing any laundry,
dishwasher loads or other water use activities, during
this time. Any discoloration that may occur will
eventually dissipate. Please check you water before
using it. You may need to run your cold water line to
clear your internal pipes after the test is complete.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log
4/24/2018
No new arrests
Bernard G. Loell,
83
Bernard
G. Loell, 83, of Hopkinton and formerly
of Natick, died Sunday April 22, 2018 in Mary Ann Morse
Healthcare Center, Natick. He was the loving husband of
Judith A. (Crohan) Loell, to whom he was married for 37
years. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH he was the son of Emil
J. and Mary Frances (Peters) Loell.
He was a graduate of St. Gregory’s
Seminary, Cincinnati, OH and served for three years in
the U.S. Army. In the late 1950s, he represented U.S.
Army Labs, Natick in the Boston Marathon. He worked as
owner and manager of several convenience stores.
Bernard was a member of the
Knights of Columbus in Ohio and held leadership roles in
Catholic Charismatic Renewal for many years. He
participated in Worldwide Marriage Encounter for 10
years and served two consecutive four-year terms as
President of Marian Community, Inc. of Medway, MA.
A member
of St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton, he served
as a religious education teacher and Eucharistic
minister for many years. He also served for five years
on St. John’s Spiritual Commission, having been
appointed by former pastor Rev. James Degnan.
In
addition to his wife, he leaves his children Kathleen F.
Zani and husband Mark, Gregory B. Loell and wife Ann
Marie, Mary F. St. Germain and husband Phillip, Joyce E.
Drahos and husband John, Susan E. Costa, Kathleen A.
Armstrong and husband George, Edward J. Murphy, and
Jason P. Murphy and wife Stacy. He also leaves his
sister Ann McClellan and husband William of Tallmadge,
OH, 20 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his
brother Harold and sisters Jane, Leona, Rosemarie and
Adeline.
The funeral
will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at 9:00 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 Edgell Grove Cemetery,
Framingham. Calling hours at the funeral home are
Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
April 24, 2018 -- Above, Human
Resources Director Maria Casey introduces the newly
hired Principal Planner,
Georgia Wilson, seated to her left, to the Hopkinton
Selectmen, who unanimously voted to approve the
appointment of Ms. Wilson by Town Manager Norman Khumalo.
Veterinarian Margo Roman of M.A.S.H. Vet Services
was the first to take to the microphone during the
Public Input section of the Board's meeting,
pitching for an integrative veterinarian school in a
Dell/EMC building "vacant for 18 years."
"The name is already there," she said. "Energy
Medicine College [EMC]." Dr. Roman is well known for
advocating for fecal transplants in pets, and has
cited its success in humans, too (Video).
"It is private property," said Selectmen Chair John
Coutinho.
Well-known and outspoken tree worker Joe Regan went
on mic to advocate for a Tree Department for
Hopkinton, citing overgrown and rotting trees as
needs, as well as those that will grow to interfere
with utilities or the line of site at street
intersections.
Selectman Brian Herr suggested studying what other
towns with similar demographics have done.
Girl Scout Troop 65040 (Photo, below) presented
their plan to use some town-owned property on Center
Trail to grow a garden for bees. Black-eyed Susans,
milkweed and chives were some of the plants they
learned would attract bees.
Lame-duck Selectman Todd Cestari noted that the
public has been becoming more aware of the
[declining population of] bees.
The Board unanimously approved the use of the
property, after which the Selectmen and spectators
burst into sustained applause as the girls took
their seats.
The Board did not entertain the joint appointment
with the Planning Board to fill an empty seat,
because the Planning Board could not send enough
members, according to one town official. HopNews
will post more about the meeting on Wednesday.
Family Stuff
Candidate's Statement
Hello Hopkinton Neighbors,
My
name is Lesley Ficarri, and I am running for re-election
to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term.
Last May,
many of you came out to support my candidacy and elect
me to the open 1-year term. Thank you! The Board of
Assessors' key responsibilities are to support the
Assessing Department in valuing real estate and personal
property, considering tax abatements and exemptions, and
providing data and analysis needed to set the annual tax
rate in accordance with applicable
Massachusetts laws.
Being on
this Board was a great opportunity to serve our
community. I integrated quickly and learned about how
revenue is generated for the Town of Hopkinton through
our taxes. I leveraged my background and skills as a
human resources executive to make decisions considering
legal frameworks and data along with the impact on our
residents and businesses. Sound judgment, high ethics
and the ability to maintain confidentiality guided us
during each meeting.
My
husband, Pete, and I grew up near Pittsburgh, PA. We
moved to Massachusetts in 1998 and to Hopkinton in 2001
when we built our house. We previously volunteered for
the town. I served on the Personnel Committee, and Pete
was on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Advisory
Committee. We have made great friends here and very much
enjoy living in Hopkinton.
I want to
continue serving you on the Board of Assessors, and I
respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, May 21st.
Lesley
Ficarri
57
Greenwood Road
Hopkinton, MA
April 24,
2018
Missing and Endgangered Child — Baby Recovered,
Mom’s Whereabouts Still Under Investigation
SECOND UPDATE
Four-month-old Jacob Van Voorhis has been turned
over to the Department of Children and Families in
Springfield. The infant was brought to the DCF
office there by a member of mother Shantel Van
Voorhis’ biological family. Jacob is unharmed. The
investigation into Shantel’s whereabouts is ongoing.
No further information is available at this time.
Press Release.
At 2:25 a.m. today, 15-year-old Shantel Van Voorhis took her 4 month
old son, Jacob Van Voorhis, from DARE Family services in Newburyport
where they were both residing. Shantel left without Jacob’s
antibiotic for an ear infection, and he is on special soy formula.
It is unknown if the child is in a baby seat and she left his diaper
bag behind.
Shantel has ties to Holyoke and Springfield, MA. She might be in the
company of Jonathan Heredia, who may be operating a gray, 1998 Honda
CRV, Massachusetts registration 4ZN892, which was seen earlier today
in the area of DARE Family services in Newburyport.
If located, please contact the Newburyport Police Department at
978-462-4411 or dial 911.
Below are pictures of Shantel, Jacob, and a grey, 1998 Honda CRV
(Not actual vehicle).
Candidate for Board of Library Trustees
My fellow citizens,
I am seeking a seat on the Library Board of Trustees. I have been a
board member on 3 separate occasions, once appointed by the
Selectmen and twice by vote. I served as co-chair of the board for
one term. I have been a Library volunteer since 2006, and I am a
member of the Friends of the Library. I have established a very good
working relationship with the library director and staff. I bring
experience, leadership, and commitment to this office and I ask for
your support at the polls on May 21st. Your vote matters!
Thank you,
Stan Pulnik
11 Downey St.
Hopkinton, MA
April 23, 2018
Support for Michael King
To the Editor:
I am writing in support of Michael King to be
re-elected to the Hopkinton Board of Health. I have had the pleasure
of serving with Michael on the Board of Health over the last year.
He is thoughtful, detail oriented, and his science background makes
him a perfect fit for the work of the Board. The Board of Health has
had significant turnover over the last several years. Michael ran
and was elected for a one-year unfulfilled turn. It takes time to
understand all the various issues that come before the Board;
Michael’s experience over the last year makes him uniquely qualified
to continue in this role. Please join me in voting for Michael and
returning him to the Board of Health on May 21st.
Lisa Whittemore
118 Hayward St Hopkinton
MA April 21, 2018
Family Stuff
UniBank to Host Free Home Buying Seminars in 2018:
May Seminar in Blackstone Announced
UniBank will be sponsoringfree
monthly home buying seminars throughout 2018. These
educational opportunities provide home buyers with valuable
information about finding and buying the home of their
dreams. Important discussion topics include: Negotiating a
Winning Offer, Finding the Right Mortgage and
Pre-Qualifying, Down Payment Options, The Importance of Home
Inspections, and more. Refreshments will be served and a
door prize will be awarded at each event.
The details of UniBank's May Home Buying Seminar are
as follows:
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
UniBank's Blackstone branch | 10 Cheney Street
Seminar speakers include:
Karen Beane, UniBank Mortgage Consultant (NMLS #485228)
Peter Viele, Home Inspector, JCM Associates
Brian O’Neill, Realtor, Heritage & Main Real Estate
Jay Jarret, Attorney, Jarret Law LLC
Alan Ratcliff, Appraiser, WJN Appraisals
Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift
card. Sweepstakes to win gift card is subject to complete
official rules which are available at UniBank's Blackstone
branch. To enter, individuals must register and attend the
seminar. No purchase necessary to win.
All seminar attendees will receive a $250 mortgage
closing cost coupon from UniBank.
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State Police Payroll Director
Arraigned for Alleged Misappropriation of $23,900 in Funds
FRAMINGHAM
– April23, 2018 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan reports
that Denise Ezekiel, 49, of Holbrook, was arraigned today in
Framingham District Court on one count of larceny over $250 in
connection with an alleged misappropriation of $23,900 in
Massachusetts State Police payroll funds through her position as the
agency’s Payroll Director.
Judge Martine Carroll released the defendant on personal
recognizance and ordered the defendant to stay away from, and have
no contact with, any potential witnesses in this case. The next
scheduled hearing is June 4, 2018.
On November 1, 2017, Massachusetts State Police began investigating
the misappropriation of Massachusetts State Police payroll funds
after a financial discrepancy was discovered during a report query
run on October 30, 2017. A further examination of payroll records
allegedly revealed that Denise Ezekiel had been receiving
unauthorized fund transfers to her personal bank accounts in the
form of travel/training reimbursements. The subsequent investigation
allegedly revealed that there were no supporting documents for the
reimbursements and that the payment transfers occurred on various
bi-weekly pay periods beginning July 23, 2016 through October 28,
2017. Computer generated payroll records also allegedly revealed
twenty- nine separate entries for travel/training reimbursements
which were paid to Ezekiel's automatic deposit/personal bank
accounts. These payments varied in amounts from $500.00 to $950.00
and were allegedly paid to Ms. Ezekiel through her department
employee account for a total amount of $23,900.
Ms. Ezekiel was placed on leave pending the outcome of the
investigation. Charges were filed against Ezekiel on March 6, 2018.
This charge is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent
until proven guilty.
This case is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police
and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor
assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney Doug Cannon.
Today’s arraignment was handled by Assistant District Attorney Mary
F.P. O’Neill.
Lake Cleanup
Saturday, April 28
9am-1pm
Sandy Beach Parking Lot
The LMPA will provide trash bags and plastic gloves
Check in at 9a, there will be coffee and donuts
Pizza at 12n
If you are planning on cleaning up a particular area prior to
checking in at the beach, please let us know so that we can mark
that area as being taken care of
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from April 16, 2018 - April 23, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo
April 22, 2018 --These two girls, their dads
an arms-length away, enjoy cruising in their shiny mustang from
one house to another in this Southeast Hopkinton neighborhood
built by 20th Century Homes.
Time to Leave
April 22, 2018 -- Several vehicles scurried
to leave after the police showed up at EMC Park with their
ticket books. People who park along the fence at the entrance
driveway cause difficulties for emergency vehicles like the
ambulance that responded to evaluate the teen umpire who was
struck in the head this afternoon on one of the Little League
fields.
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Where there is smoke...
April 22, 2018 -- "The wood caught on fire..." said the dispatch,
quoting a Pendulum Pass homeowner this afternoon.
Family Stuff
2018 Hopkinton Little League Parade
Photo scrolls side to side
April 22, 2018 -- Above at Carrigan Park today, a boy and a girl
throw out the first pitches simultaneously, in photos taken a
split-second apart, then sewn together electronically. Photo
scrolls. Enjoy more below. We have an abundance of more
photos to process and upload. Please check back later.
Below, a couple of Little League boys make the best use of the
parade and practice some side-stepping drills while they march.
Waxing Crescent
April 22, 2018 --The Moon is a little
clearer than the camera usually sees, due to being photographed
from a nearer distance, 1,000 feet above sea level at Worcester
Airport yesterday afternoon.
Oh, Deer!
April 22, 2018 -- Hoping to capture some
beautiful flying machines coming and going at Worcester Airport,
like when the Collings Foundation did last summer, we were at the
western end of the runway when these beauties appeared several
hundred feet away and made the trip worthwhile, nonetheless. In
addition, the deer on the far left appears to be a leucistic deer,
one which lacks pigment in part of its fur.
And as if to turn
the tables on the photographer, below, one of the deer stares back.
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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition'sAnnual
Statewide Against the Tide Events
Massachusetts
Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will be holding its annual
statewide Against the Tide multi-sportevents
again in 2018.Set
against the backdrop of two beautiful state parks, Against
the Tide offers something for all outdoor enthusiasts.
Participants can enjoy pristine beaches and water locales
for the half-mile paddleboard, competitive and recreational
1-mile swims, and 2-mile kayak components. The tree-lined
rolling, paved courses prove to be scenic routes for both
the USATF certified 5K and 10K runs and the 3-mile fitness
walk. All ages and abilities are welcome tochoose
from 1, 2, or 3 of these exciting activities. The event also
offers an Aquathon "Splash and Dash" component, where
participants "splash" in the competitive 1-mile swim and
immediately "dash" in either the 5K or 10K run (chosen by
the participant).
Participants may register as an
individual or as part of a team. Registration is $40 per
event component or $25 per event component for students.
Participants are encouraged to fundraise beyond these
suggested minimums, as all proceeds support MBCC's unique
goal of breast cancer prevention. Prizes will be awarded to
the fastest athletes and top fundraisers. There will also be
special prizes awarded to the top finishers ages 17 and
under.
The statewide Metro-Boston Against
the Tide will be held for the 26th year at DCR's Hopkinton
State Park on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The statewide Cape
Cod Against the Tide will be held for the 19th year at DCR's
Nickerson State Park on Saturday, August 18. Both events
start at 6:45 am and end at 12:00 noon.
Please visit www.mbcc.org/swim or
call 617-376-6222 for more information and to register.
Family Stuff
April20, 2018 -- Snappy Dogs, aka Teresa and
Lisa, were cranking out the dogs today at Weston Nurseries. Their
second location is not quite ready for prime time -- soon though!
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Missing Cat
Our 11-year-old Siamese Cat, named Trouble, went missing from our
home at 16 Elizabeth Road in Hopkinton late Wednesday night. He’s
got tan fur, with a black face, paws, and tail, and beautiful blue
eyes. (Photo attached). If anyone has rescued him from this horrible
spring weather, we’d love to know about it atthegulls@msn.comor
(508) 435-8531.
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Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Board of Health Candidate - U
My
name is Rick Jacobs. I am a physician and I am running for the Board
of Health. My wife Trish and I came to Hopkinton as newlyweds 35
years ago. After graduating from UMass Medical School, I served as
Chairman of the Department of Radiology at what is now UMass
Memorial Medical Center.
After two decades
of clinical practice, I joined a large medical research company,
PAREXEL International, and was fortunate to be able to stay right
here in Hopkinton
as young parent of four pre-teen kids. During my tenure as
Chief Medical Officer and SVP, my division managed the research of
medicines leading to 83 regulatory approvals, mostly from the FDA;
these included 15 Breakthrough Therapy approvals which, by
definition, were medicines considered by the FDA to be the most
important medicines that were undergoing research in the United
States. Some of these immunotherapies have since become “household”
names due to the dramatic successes in the treatment of cancer.
During this part of my career, I met directly with the FDA multiple
times and became intimately familiar with some of the most rigorous
government regulations and associated auditing methods.
My four kids are now
adults scattered across the country, and Hopkinton remains my home.
I currently serve on the Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC), the
marketing committee of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA),
coach for the Hopkinton boys varsity tennis team and several local
non-profit advisory boards.
I believe that my healthcare, research and regulatory experience
which served to improve the lives of large populations of people
with some of the severest disease worldwide as well my dedication to
the Hopkinton community makes me uniquely a qualified candidate to
serve on the Hopkinton Board of Health.
Rick Jacobs
74 Front Street
Hopkinton, MA
April 20, 2018
Spoon Friday evening menu
Whitehall Artisans invites you to our third annual Open Studio Tour
April 28, 2018 from 10 to 4 pm. Ten artist/craftsmen are opening
their work spaces to the public for an annual
chance to meet and talk to the artists, watch demonstrations,
see our work spaces, and purchase a one of a kind art piece from the
artist! This is free and open to the public.
Family Stuff
Annie to be staged at
Hopkinton Middle School
Leaping lizards! The Hopkinton Middle School
Drama Club will present Annie on Friday, April 27, and
Saturday, April 28, at 7:00 pm. Join us as a dedicated cast and
crew of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders,
under the direction of Allison Porter, bring this classic family
musical to life.
Performances will
be presented in the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium, 88 Hayden
Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Tickets can be purchased at the Middle
School from 6:00-7:00 pm each day during the week of the
performances (around rehearsal pickup) or at the door. Prices are
$12 for adults and $10 for students. Receive a $2 discount for each
donation (up to $2 per ticket purchased) of a NEW, unused school
supply item, toy, or children’s clothing item to support the
child-focused programs of Project Just Because. Senior citizens are
welcome attend for free. Donations to support the unique drama
program at Hopkinton Middle School are greatly appreciated. Miss
Hannigan, Annie, and all the orphans take a thoughtful break during
rehearsal
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Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Favors Meg Tyler for School
Committee
Editor,
I am confidently recommending support of Meg Tyler for School
Committee. Meg is a Professor in Humanities at Boston
University, two time Fulbright awardee, and the parent of two
children in our district. Smart, articulate and insightful are
words I would use without hesitation when describing Meg.
Meg has been an active member of our community in local
organizations and committees, and has a good understanding of
how our local government works, including the fiscal challenges
we are currently facing.
As a
parent who has demonstrated her ability to effectively advocate
for positive changes, and a passionate educator, Meg will bring
a valuable balanced perspective to this School Committee
position. Meg has a vested interest in ensuring our schools stay
strong and meet the needs of all students as well as those of
our community.
Please join me in voting for Meg on
May 21st.
Anne Burtenshaw
132 Lumber Street
April19, 2018
Board of Health Candidate I -D - C
My
name is Michael King and I am running for re-election to the Board
of Health for a 3 year term.
The Board of Health plays a vital role in our community by working
to control the spread of disease, to enforce sanitary codes, and to
protect the environment.
For the last year, I have been able to bring my knowledge and
experience to address various items brought before the Board of
Health. I am a Process Development Scientist with many years of
experience working in the Biotechnology Industry. My work has
provided me with valuable experience solving open ended problems as
well as exposure to environmental health and safety policies.
Since moving to Hopkinton, I have been involved in various
activities and aspects of town government. Initially, I
participated in the zoning advisory committee to help draft zoning
bylaws. I am currently active in the Hopkinton Democratic Town
Committee and am serving on the Board of Health. As I continue to
become involved in town activities, I am constantly reminded of the
many reasons why my wife and I chose to move to Hopkinton to raise
our family. I am invested in this community and am passionate about
the environmental issues that affect our town.
I would be honored to be re-elected to the Board of Health. I
respectfully ask that on May 21st you vote for me, Michael King, for
the Board of Health.
Michael King
189 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton
April 18, 2018
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Planning Board
Candidate - R - C
I’m Mark Hyman,
candidate for Planning Board, and I’m asking for your support.
My
wife Carolyn, son Michael (14) and I became Hopkinton residents in
2013. Like many other families, we chose Hopkinton because of the
wonderful character of the town and the award-winning schools. I
want to help preserve those exceptional qualities for future
generations by thoughtfully and proactively managing residential and
business growth in town. Through its careful review of individual
projects and by continuing to refine and implement the 2017 Master
Plan, the Planning Board plays a vital role in achieving that goal.
I’ve helped
Hopkinton address land use and zoning issues as a member of the
Board of Appeals for four years, including serving as Chair since
2015. I’ve also served on the Zoning Advisory Committee since 2016
and attended seminars on Massachusetts land use laws and
regulations. I first became interested in land use many years ago in
Maryland, where I helped organize a group of residents to reach an
agreement with a developer on adapting a nearby planned commercial
development to balance residential and commercial concerns.
Outside of town
government, I volunteer with the Hopkinton schools, support an
ongoing event for the special needs community with the HPD, and am a
member of the Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association.
In my professional life, I serve as
a senior counsel for AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company, where I
advise senior management and scientific teams on patent and other
legal issues. With close to twenty years of experience, I’ve learned
how to work with diverse groups to find creative resolutions to
complex problems.
All too often, land use issues can
become contentious and divisive, yet I believe that the vast
majority of our town shares the goal of preserving Hopkinton’s
character into the future. I’d like to bring my experience to the
Planning Board to find productive ways of moving our town forward.
Please join me at:
https://www.facebook.com/markforhopkinton/
I respectfully ask for your vote on May 21
Mark Hyman
22 Hidden Brick Road
Hopkinton
April 18, 2018
Family Stuff
Saturdays at Fay: Big Joe the Storyteller Saturday, April 21, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us for our free Saturday morning series designed for young
children along with their parents. On April 21, Big Joe the
Storyteller will share tales from around the world that are all
about spring. Meet a boy who plants flowers, a boisterous bear, a
tricky turtle, a silly sheep, and a buzzing bee. The stories will be
warm and wonderful like the season itself and sure to make you
smile! Registration is now 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 atfayschool.org/saturdays.
April 18, 2018 -- Desi Linden, the American
who won the Women's Division, shows a lead, even before the
gun went off on Monday.
Photo contributed by John Coutinho.
A Horse With No Grain
April 18, 2018 -- This steed seen in Upton
will take very little upkeep in terms of food, but will offer little
conventional value in return.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Three Deer Readers are welcome to save this image for
personal use, such as desktop or screensaver, but please keep the
attribution intact.
Photo is part of a series taken on April 12, 2018 on Legacy Farms
North. And please do not repurpose.
Massachusetts
State Police Investigating Mattapoisett Fatal, Driver Identified
This morning at about 1:00 a.m., State Police from the Bourne
Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 195 East in
Mattapoisett which resulted in the death of the operator.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper James Caldera indicates that a
38-year-old woman from Bourne, Marcy Cushing, was traveling on Route
195 Eastbound in a 2013 Toyota Camry when, for reasons still under
investigation, the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway
into the median and struck a tree. The operator and sole occupant,
who was entrapped in the vehicle, was subsequently pronounced
deceased at the scene.
The cause of this crash remains under investigation with assistance
from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section,
Crime Scene Services Section, Troopers assigned to the Plymouth
County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Chief
Medical Examiner.
Veterans Honored at Marathon Start
April 18, 2018 -- Air Force veteran Hopkinton
School Resource Officer Phil Powers, waving, was among veterans
recognized during the Boston Marathon.
Please enjoy the entire marathon gallery by
Jonathan Goldberg here.
Hopkinton's Mike Spector Performing Solo at UMass
Amherst
Where He Attends
Dave McGillivray Runs His
46th Straight Boston Marathon – at Night – After Spending Day
Directing World-Famous Road Race in support of
the Martin Richard Foundation’s Team MR8
BOSTON (April 17, 2018) – Boston Marathon
Race Director Dave McGillivray ran his 46th Boston Marathon last
night, shortly after completing his duties directing the world’s
most famous road race.
In addition to directing major, competitive road races like the
B.A.A. Boston Marathon and the TD Beach to Beacon 10K in Maine
as the owner of DMSE
Sports, Inc., McGillivray, 63, is known for his feats of
endurance to raise money for worthy causes. He ran from Medford,
Oregon to Medford, Mass., in 1978 and in February completed the
World Marathon Challenge by running seven marathons in seven
days on seven continents, making Monday’s marathon his ninth
marathon of this year already.
Last night he ran the Boston Marathon on behalf of Team MR8 to
raise money for the Martin Richard Foundation, created in memory
of the 8-year-old victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Martin’s parents, Bill and Denise Richard, were among the
gathering of family and friends – including legendary runners
Meb Keflezighi and Joan Benoit Samuelson – who greeted
McGillivray at the finish.
On Friday, McGillivray presented the Richards with a “mock”
check in the amount of $112,000 representing the money raised
for MR8 during his World Marathon Challenge and his Boston
Marathon fundraising efforts.
Encountering the same cold, heavy rain conditions that 27,000
runners faced earlier in the day for the first 18 miles of his
run and temperatures in the 40’s and low 50’s, McGillivray was
joined on his night-time marathon run by Eric Gilsenan, Nick
Wishart, Brent Richardson, Matt Auger, Jason Todd and Josh
Cohen. He set out in Hopkinton around 5 p.m. and crossed the
finish line on Boylston St. at 10 p.m.
McGillivray also recently published a children’s book focused on
his first two Boston Marathon runs as a teenager and the
obstacles he faced.
“Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination” is a
nonfiction picture book based on his 2006 autobiography “The
Last Pick,” in which McGillivray shares his unique, true story
about reaching deep and showing extreme determination in the
face of doubt, disappointment and loss. It was launched in
Boston last month and is for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and
other online stores. Contributed content.
Ray G. Yarashus, 77
Ray G. Yarashus, 77, of Hopkinton and Holliston,
passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, due
to congestive heart failure and kidney failure he experienced
as complications of diabetes . Born in St. Clair, PA, he was the
son of the late Ida V. (Razonsky) and Albert J. Yarashus.
Ray
was a star athlete who went to college on a full athletic
scholarship for football at George Washington University. Ray
worked his way through college by working 3 part-time jobs at
the same time, including one for the U.S. Post Office, where his
route included the White House and Executive Offices in the
early 1960’s. He was a life-long supporter of the Kennedy
family and treasured his meeting with President John F. Kennedy
and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and their wives. After
college, Ray decided to pursue a master’s in education, marry
and become a physical education teacher. Eventually, he started
a real estate company in Maryland and worked his way up to
owning and managing some of the best real estate offices in
Maryland. He retired and moved up to Massachusetts, which he
quickly grew to love.
He is survived by his two children, Valerie A. Yarashus of
Holliston and David R. Yarashus and his wife, Heather, of
Virginia, his three brothers, Albert L. Yarashus of Washington,
D.C., Robert T. Yarashus of Virginia, and Ronald W. Yarashus of
Maryland. Ray is also survived by 11 grandchildren, all of whom
he adored, and pre-deceased by one, Damaris Sophia. He was also
pre-deceased by his former wife, Valerie R. Hall of Holliston,
with whom he remained close friends.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, April
27th from 5 – 8 p.m.,
Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington Street, Holliston, MA
01746. The funeral mass will be on Saturday, April 28th at 9
a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 8 Church Street, Holliston, MA
01746. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to
HomeStart, Inc., 105
Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111, www.HomeStart.org
.
My
name is Patrick Atwell. After discussing with my family and friends,
I have decided to run for selectman in Hopkinton. I graduated from
Northeastern University and I am finishing up my Juris Doctorate
this year at Massachusetts School of Law. I am a certified
Negotiator/ Mediator . I represented the men and women of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers that work for
Verizon for 19 years. I am a Massachusetts native and since 2012, I
have called Hopkinton my hometown. 
Bernard
G. Loell, 83
My
name is Lesley Ficarri, and I am running for re-election
to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term. 
FRAMINGHAM
– April23, 2018 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan reports
that Denise Ezekiel, 49, of Holbrook, was arraigned today in
Framingham District Court on one count of larceny over $250 in
connection with an alleged misappropriation of $23,900 in
Massachusetts State Police payroll funds through her position as the
agency’s Payroll Director.
My
name is Rick Jacobs. I am a physician and I am running for the Board
of Health. My wife Trish and I came to Hopkinton as newlyweds 35
years ago. After graduating from UMass Medical School, I served as
Chairman of the Department of Radiology at what is now UMass
Memorial Medical Center. 
My
name is Michael King and I am running for re-election to the Board
of Health for a 3 year term.
My
wife Carolyn, son Michael (14) and I became Hopkinton residents in
2013. Like many other families, we chose Hopkinton because of the
wonderful character of the town and the award-winning schools. I
want to help preserve those exceptional qualities for future
generations by thoughtfully and proactively managing residential and
business growth in town. Through its careful review of individual
projects and by continuing to refine and implement the 2017 Master
Plan, the Planning Board plays a vital role in achieving that goal.
Sports, Inc., McGillivray, 63, is known for his feats of
endurance to raise money for worthy causes. He ran from Medford,
Oregon to Medford, Mass., in 1978 and in February completed the
World Marathon Challenge by running seven marathons in seven
days on seven continents, making Monday’s marathon his ninth
marathon of this year already.
Ray
was a star athlete who went to college on a full athletic
scholarship for football at George Washington University. Ray
worked his way through college by working 3 part-time jobs at
the same time, including one for the U.S. Post Office, where his
route included the White House and Executive Offices in the
early 1960’s. He was a life-long supporter of the Kennedy
family and treasured his meeting with President John F. Kennedy
and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and their wives. After
college, Ray decided to pursue a master’s in education, marry
and become a physical education teacher. Eventually, he started
a real estate company in Maryland and worked his way up to
owning and managing some of the best real estate offices in
Maryland. He retired and moved up to Massachusetts, which he
quickly grew to love.
