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Retail Pot Shop Option Gets Smoked at Town Meeting
Voters choose to opt out of marijuana retail sales
by Robert Falcione
May 9, 2018 -- The last two Articles
considered at Town Meeting Tuesday were two sides of the same
coin, both prohibiting the sale of Marijuana in Hopkinton. But
one was a zoning bylaw needing a 2/3 majority, and the other a
general bylaw needing a simple majority.
Director of Youth and Family Services, Dr. Denise Hildreth,
presented the case for opting out in a Power Point presentation.
The wording of the articles
painted too broad a brush causing more than one person to
call the language "onerous."
The original language stated that all types of marijuana
establishments would be banned, including cultivating and
testing. Scientist and professor Mary Jo Ondrechen defended the
use of marijuana in laboratory settings and testing facilities,
leading to an amendment to delete the language that specifically
banned them.
Dr. Hildreth said, among other things, that marijuana presented
a "plausible risk of harm" to young people, "harmful to brains
and bodies."
Some voters were advocates, assuming that children would not
have access.
Resident Christiane Perrin said, "If I want to smoke a joint to
relax, I have to leave town.
"This limits my freedom," she said.
Lesley Ficarri said she wanted Hopkinton to continue to be a
family-oriented town, and not the "Mendocino of Massachusetts."
Selectman Claire Wright urged people to keep their real estate
values up by not becoming "Pot Central."
Many speakers spoke of the need to set examples, and to define
the community by not having pot shops.
But one person spoke with the most hands-on experience and
authority.
Retired Police Officer Pat O'Brien (Photo, right), who also
served stints as Detective and Sgt., said that alcohol is the
first gateway, and then pot. He said he has seen the devastating
effects to a person, a family and a community. Some users will
become addicts, he said.
"They are no longer interested in sports. Their grades slide.
Some follow the path of addiction to heroin.
"I don't want to hear any more horrible stories," he said.
Town Meeting voted to opt-out of retail marijuana 281 to 51 on
the zoning bylaw and by a majority voice vote on the general
bylaw.
More above.
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Look, Up in the Sky...
May 8, 2018 -- This droopy-eyed turkey
buzzard over Legacy Farms North was not really in the sky, but
about ten feet off of the ground buzzing the photographer for a
bit last week when this photo was taken.
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A Little to the Right
May 8, 2018 -- In another rarely seen event,
this plane appeared to be below the 1,000' limit for aircraft over
residences, banking and circling last week end in the Blackstone
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Hopkinton Town Meeting Approves Large Ticket Items
$88.6 Million Budget, New Downtown Corridor, Turf Fields,
New Water Main
First Electronic Voting for Town Meeting
Mouse-over for View of New Corridor
Mouse-over image above to see Main
Street Corridor approved project.
May 8, 2018 -- Hopkinton Town Meeting
participated in its first electronic voting last evening, using
personal cell ph ones,
and provided tablets to record votes.
Voters were told that the operating budget, Article 8, was a
4.99% increase over last year, amounting to a $482 per household
increase.
In
answer to the question, "Are these real cuts or cuts of proposed
increased?" the School Department was firm.
"These are real cuts." They went on to explain how the Middle
School's dip in population in some grades allowed them to
discard less popular programs, consolidate students and maintain
reasonable class sizes.
Every
classroom will have a restroom in the new Marathon Elementary
School, meaning that the need for "paraprofessionals" will be
cut in half.
The vote passed with the electronic tally of 311 in favor of the
budget, 31 opposed.
The votes for new water mains, a backhoe and money to explore
and test for new wells at Pratt Farm sailed through with little
discussion. But voters found the debate on the Main Street
Corridor Project a bit confusing (Article 20).
The motion to appropriate $3 Million for the actual borrowing
that will take place in one or two years, according to Selectman
Claire Wright, was the town's part of a $14 million cost. The
state would kick in $8.3 million, according to Town Manager
Norman Khumalo, and other, unspecified funding would come from
the Mews and Legacy Farms.
The motion passed by an overwhelming majority of a voice vote.
The $3,525,418 Article 22 for turf fields passed by a standing
vote of 288 in favor, and 61 opposed. At the beginning of the
meeting, one supporter had attempted to move it to be the first
Article on Tuesday, so the supporters did not have to sit
through the entire meeting, but could arrive at the beginning
and then leave. Of the 314 people voting, 207 voted to keep it
the order where it was. It turned out to be the last Article
considered last evening.
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TRIBUTE PAID TO HOPKINTON WW II VETERAN
Richard R.
Brault Experienced the Beach Assault of Okinawa in April
1945
The Battle of Okinawa was the last conflict of World War
II, and the largest battle of the Pacific Theater. 12.5
thousand Americans were lost (KIA) among a total of 82 thousand
casualties including non-battle casualties. During the
battle, the world was anticipating an ensuing assault of Japan's
home islands. It never happened. The war ended abruptly with
the dropping of two atomic bombs.
There were two-dozen
Hopkinton servicemen involved with the Battle Of Okinawa; Brault
(seated) is the last survivor.
On Friday, 4 May 2018,
Hopkinton veterans at the Senior Center Vets
Breakfast honored Marine Richard Brault for his
participation in the Pacific war. Brault saw action on Tinian,
Saipan, Okinawa, and the occupation of Japan. Fellow Marines in
attendance presented Brault with beach sand representing the
western shore of Okinawa near landing beach Red 1 where Brault
made his entry onto the island. Also, the honored Marine was
given a piece of coral from the base of the Suicide Cliff of
Okinawa now called Peace Memorial Park. Earlier in the war,
Brault witnessed effects of a Suicide Cliff on Saipan.
The sand and coral which were the highlights of the
ceremony were donated by the Oliver family of Hopkinton. In
December 2017, Emily and Douglas Oliver visited their son
Charles who is a Marine 1st Lieutenant stationed on Okinawa.
Their touring included visits to the assault beach and the
southerly cliffs.
Pictured with Marine Brault
are those who ensured the success of the ceremony for the
full-house of mostly veterans enjoying the monthly breakfast.
Left-to-Right: C. Pat Lynch (USMC, Korean Conflict, 1953),
Robert J. Lavoie (USMC, WW II, Iwo Jima), sitting, holding the
piece of coral, Richard R. Brault (USMC, WW II, Tinian, Saipan,
Okinawa, Japan), Douglas J. Oliver with the representative sand
(USMC "parental"), Robert Hoskins (USMC, WW II), and Michael
Whalen (USMC, Viet Nam era, communications specialist including
at the Pentagon).
Questions re the Vets
Breakfast, call the Hopkinton Senior Center, 508 497-9730.
~ Hank Allesio
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The Hopkinton Music Association is again
sponsoring the 14th annual Hopkinton Community Summer Band.
The band is open to the greater Hopkinton Community ages 14 and up.
If you played an instrument in the past or are currently playing an
instrument, come and join us. Above, 2011 file photo.
Rehearsals will be from 7:00 – 8:30 on Tuesday nights in the High
School Band room. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays. Rehearsal dates
are June 19 and 26, July 3, 10 and 17 There will also be two
additional Thursday rehearsals on July 12th and 19th.The band will
perform on Sunday, July 22nd at 5pm on the town common as part of
the Summer Concert Series. This year, there is a rain site and there
may be additional performance opportunities.
We will be wearing the same t-shirts as last year. If you are new to
the group or need a new shirt please check the box with your size on
the registration form.
There is a $40.00 registration fee to help defray some of the costs
of the summer band program. Please make the check payable to the
Hopkinton Music Association. ~ Craig Hay
Please click on the following link to register:
HCSB Registration 2018
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THE 15TH ANNUAL SHARON TIMLIN MEMORIAL
5K, COLOR RUN AND FAMILY FUN DAY EVENT
will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2018.
5K price increases on May 20th, so register soon!
It is a fun day for the whole family with the 5K (8:30 AM), the
family fun day (8:30 - noon), the fun color run (for 1st - 6th
graders at 10 AM), live music by Hot Acoustics, priceless
silent auction items, raffles, food, games, dunk tank, arts and
crafts and much more!!
Save your spot now!
Sponsorship and Volunteer opportunities are available as well.
(see web site for details) File photo by Jonathan Goldberg.
or contact Abbie Rosenberg at 508-625-1660
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Turtle Island
May 7, 2018 -- Shaped a little like their own shells, these turtles
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Outbound Calling (Band) rocks
Video Clips
from Bill's Pizzeria Saturday night entertainment
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 Motorcycle
Crash in Boston Kills Brockton Man
May 6, 2018 --
Early this morning, at approximately 1:59 a.m., troopers from the
State Police South Boston Barracks responded to reports of a
motorcycle crash on I-93 northbound, just south of exit 13 in
Boston, between the Neponset Street on-ramp and the Freeport Street
off-ramp.
Upon arrival, Trooper Joseph Page discovered that a 2017 Suzuki
GSXR, driven by Jose Lopes, 49, of Brockton, was traveling
northbound, when for reasons still under investigation, lost control
and crashed. Mr. Lopes was determined to be deceased as a result of
injuries sustained in the crash.
The remaining facts and circumstances are currently under
investigation by troopers from the South Boston Barracks. Troop H
Headquarters, State Police Crime Scene Services Section (CSSS),
State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section (CARS),
Boston Fire Department, and the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation all assisted on scene.
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Outbound Calling Rocks Bill's
May 6, 2018 -- As part of their Saturday
night entertainment, Bill's Pizzeria and Grille hosted Outbound
Calling last night, a Boston based three-piece that toned down
the volume, but not the energy, and presented a professional,
thoughtful mix of well-rehearsed pop favorites that fit the
enthusiastic audience in their lounge perfectly.
Jon Loya on
(acoustic) bass, Jared Ghioto, who brought his lighted kick drum
as a prop and instead played bongos to fit the room, and Mike
Byrne on a truly lit guitar -- and all three on vocals -- make
up the band whose name suggests a trip to a city larger then
Boston.
In order to
accommodate the tight schedules of both Bill's and the band,
Outbound Calling will return next for a special Sunday evening
show, on July 1, 2018.
HopNews
hopes to process a short video captured last evening later
today (See above). In the meantime, readers can visit their website and
listen to some studio covers and originals
here.
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Consolation Prize
May 6, 2018 -- As in past excursions to the Worcester Airport area
in hopes of getting some shots of deer, as in last week, or great
flying machines coming and going, as in last year, but instead,
facing west, got a shot of a corral with character seldom seen in
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May 6, 2018 -- This bird was the only one of a group flying
past in Legacy Farms South who thought it a good idea to pose
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Interrupted Meal
May 6, 2018 -- This prehistoric-looking, but
now seasonally commonplace great blue heron, appears to have
been spooked by the camera in mid-swallow with puffy cheeks,
just feet away from the bird featured above. It eats fish by
swallowing them whole.
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On the Money
May 5, 2018 -- This Little League player's throw is so fast that he
is still in his follow-through when it reaches his target, a Holy
Cross baseball player. Holy Cross Head Coach Greg DiCenzo, bottom
photo white sleeves, is a recent Hopkinton resident. He brought some
of his Holy Cross baseball team members to Carrigan Park early last
evening to conduct a free player's clinic for Hopkinton baseball
players of all ages. Photo below by Brendan Tedstone.
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MR8K Race with Dave McGillivray
Interesting last few days. Along with the
Martin Richard Foundation, we launched our new race, the MR8K which
will be held on Labor Day starting outside the TD Garden and
finishing INSIDE the TD Garden. We have received tons of support
from the City of Boston, the TD Garden and the Boston Bruins
Foundation. Registration is now open at www.tdgarden.com/mr8k
. With this race, DMSE Sports is now putting on races in Fenway
Park, Gillette Stadium and now the TD Garden. Pretty cool…maybe a
series someday connecting all three??!! Ha. Neat
to kick things off with Bill Richard, Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neeley,
Bob Sweeney and Amy Latimer. ~Dave McGillivray
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 Brian
Herr Official Announcement for Selectman
Hello Hopkinton!
After careful consideration I have decided to seek my fourth and
final term on the Board of Selectmen. Since first being elected in
2007 Hopkinton has progressed on many fronts. With your support at
the polls on May 21st I would be honored to serve 3 more years and
bring several pending initiatives to a successful conclusion.
First and foremost, the Downtown Corridor project is a must for our
Town. The heart of our community should match the heart of its
residents. Completing the design and getting the construction
underway will put a positive face on our historic downtown.
The turf fields project will bring our student athlete facilities in
line with our school district's top notch academic performance. The
return on investment for all taxpayers is clear with minimal
up-front costs to complete this much needed infrastructure.
Finally, we must continue to manage taxpayer dollars as if they were
our own. Since 2007 we have increased our bond rating, passed two
permanent tax decreases (under-rides) and balanced our budgets
during difficult economic times. That said, we can never take our
eye off the financial football!
My wife, Mary Murphy, and I are very proud of our five children and
the education they have received in the Hopkinton School District.
Regardless of the occasional budget debates, protecting our schools
with a collaborative management approach is critical for our
children and our local economy.
With your support we will continue the good work of so many
volunteers that have made Hopkinton the great place to live, work
and raise our families. Please vote for Brian Herr for Selectman at
the polls on May 21st.
Thank You!
Brian Herr
31 Elizabeth Road
May 4, 2018
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Opens May 12 at Fay School
We are just 8 days away from our spring farmers
market! Mark your calendars - we will see you on Saturday, May 12
from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm! Our vendors include Harrisville Pottery,
Katia Pechonis, Yummy Mummy Bakery, La Maison a Gateaux, Ukneek
Knits, Doris' Peruvian Pastries, True Happiness Designs Jewelry,
Angel Hair Alpacas, Chestnut Hill Farm, Baypath Humane Society of
Hopkinton, and Laurie Blanchard's Art. For more information, visit www.fayschool.org/farmer . #farmersmarket #spring#buylocal
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Reader Against Pot Shop Ban
Editor:
I don’t expect this will change any minds, but…
We’ve heard that the town “overwhelmingly” rejected recreational
cannabis in Massachusetts. The vote in Hopkinton was 52% to 48%, so
just a 4% difference. I guess I have a different understanding of
the word “overwhelming”.
I keep hearing the song from The Music Man in my head (“Oh, we’ve
got trouble…”)
We have four liquor stores and at least eight bars in town (more if
you count private facilities). Three of the bars are downtown, next
to or actually part of places where kids commonly gather (I’m
counting the new tavern that’s going in). We have a brewery near the
EMC playground and the new elementary school. None of those
establishments seem have damaged Hopkinton’s “rural feel”, or
attracted hordes of undesirables, or led our children to a life of
debauchery. They are great members of our business community.
It seems disingenuous to raise these concerns about shops selling
another legal intoxicant. The key is that we use the products from
these businesses responsibly and lead by example. That's the message
we want to give our children.
I’ve no plans to be a customer of the state’s pot shops, but in the
unlikely event that I do decide to revisit my misspent youth, I’d
rather keep my business and tax money local.
Banning shops pretty much means things will stay as they are now.
Don’t think it will keep weed out of town. It’s already here, has
been for a long time, and will continue to be around whether or not
shops are banned. The kids aren’t going to be customers of the
shops.
They’ll
continue to get it from their friends, who don’t check ID or charge
tax.
You can ban dancing, but the kids will still find a way to dance
(“Footloose” reference).
John Ritz,
11 Ericka Drive,
May 3, 2018
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May 3, 2018 -- Hopkinton first responders, DPW, police and fire,
were honored by the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning
with a breakfast, praise by local and state officials, and citations
from the legislative branches. One speaker who said they made
Hopkinton the safest town in the country, added, "In the world!" to
their ranking. Thumbnails enlarge to full-sized photos.
    
     
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Mouse-over
May 3, 2018 -- The Chamber of Commerce, and
some of its members individually, treated the Hopkinton First
Responders to breakfast and an awards ceremony this morning. Above,
from left, Samantha Prescott of The Spoon and John Westerling DPW
Director, Cristina Morrissiey of Unibank and Fire Chief Steve Slaman,
Chamber President Scott Richardson and Chief of Police Ed Lee all
unveil a gift to each division. Mouse-over image to unveil. |
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Not Solar Panels
May 3, 2017 -- Driving up Legacy Farms North
at the new Pulte Homes development, from a distance it would not be
hard to believe that solar panels were being installed. But with the
help of a zoom lens and Photoshopping, it is clear that
roof shingles are about to be attached. |
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Three Representatives
BOSTON –State Representative Carolyn Dykema
(D-Holliston) with Hopkinton’s representatives to Student Government
Day 2018, which was held in the chamber of the House of
Representatives in April. Ted Torres (left) and Tommy Leone (right),
both seniors at Hopkinton High School, were chosen by their
classmates to represent the school at this year’s program.
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 Single
Again Meeting
May 18 to Feature Board Games
HOPKINTON, MA
(May 2, 2018) --- Single Again, a new support group for
people who, though divorce, death, or other circumstances are single
again, will be hosting another meeting at St. Paul’s Episcopal
church hall on Friday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. The focus of this meeting
will be on playing board games and planning the Drum Circle event
being held in June.
Singe Again is
not a dating group, and while it is a faith-based ministry of St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, it is open to everyone.
St. Paul’s
Episcopal church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in
Hopkinton. For more information call 774-253-4432, visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org
or email
single.again@stpaulhopkinton.org .
The
mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is to minister
unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared worship,
teaching, healing, and service. St. Paul’s welcomes the LGBTQ
community, and, indeed, everyone.
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"No First Time"
Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito
presented the proclamation to co-founders of the Evan G. Foundation
Stephanie and John Greene and Norfolk County Police Detective John
Fanning.
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker declared
today “No First Time” Day in the Commonwealth to raise awareness
of teen drug use. “No First Time” is an early education and
awareness program started through the Evan G. Foundation to
fight substance abuse. The Evan G. Foundation raises awareness
of substance abuse disorders and helps prevent youth drug use so
that no child has any reason to try drugs for the first time.
Governor Baker presented the proclamation to co-founders of the
organization, Stephanie and John Greene and Norfolk County
Police Detective John Fanning. The Greene’s lost their son,
Evan, from an opiate overdose. He tried drugs for the first time
when he was 15-years-old and was addicted to heroin two years
later. Through the program, Detective Fanning shares his own
personal story about a childhood impacted by addiction.
Stephanie and John share their son’s story to educate youth
about the dangers of substance abuse and prevent other
opioid-related deaths.
Since taking office, the Baker-Polito Administration has added
over 1,100 treatment beds, increased state spending on addiction
services by 60 percent and was the first in the nation to launch
core competencies for safe prescribing of opioids and treatment
of substance abuse disorders with the state’s nursing, medical,
dental, social work and physician assistant schools accounting
for more than 8,500 future prescribers and clinicians. In 2017,
opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined by an
estimated 8.3 percent, compared to 2016. This is the first time
in several years there has been a year over year decline.
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Know the Signs: Milford Regional Urges
Community to be Aware of Stroke Symptoms
 MILFORD
- When a stroke occurs, time is critical. Milford Regional has
earned a designation as a Primary Stroke Center having a
comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke
patients admitted to the emergency department.
Stroke is a leading cause
of death and serious long-term disability in the United States, and
in honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, Milford Regional is
reminding the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of
stroke in order to act fast to seek treatment.
Strokes occur when a blood
vessel carrying oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain is either
blocked by a clot or ruptures. When this occurs, part of the brain
is deprived of blood and oxygen, destroying nerve cells within
minutes. The resulting damage can lead to significant disability
including paralysis, speech problems and emotional difficulties.
“Time is crucial in the
treatment of stroke, as on average every 40 seconds someone in the
United States has a stroke and roughly every four minutes someone
dies from a stroke,” says Jeffrey Hopkins, MD, medical director of
Milford Regional’s emergency department. “The earlier a stroke is
recognized and the patient receives medical attention, the greater
the chance of recovery.”
Primary stroke symptoms
include: sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the face or
facial drooping; sudden numbness or weakness in an arm or leg,
especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble
speaking or understanding speech; sudden trouble seeing in one or
both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or
coordination; sudden severe headache with no known cause.
If you suspect a stroke,
remember the word FAST: F is for face – is your face drooping? A is
for arms – can you lift both arms? S is for speech – are you
slurring your words and T is for Time – call 9-1-1 immediately.
According to the American
Stroke Association, approximately 795,000 people experience a new or
recurrent stroke each year. Leading a healthy lifestyle, including
lowering risk factors like high blood pressure and weight, can also
help reduce your stroke risk.
For more information about
stroke, visit
www.strokeawareness.com
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Where's Waldo?
May 2, 2018 -- There is no Waldo, however,
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eHop.org, formerly "Educate Hopkinton,"
presents Know Your Vote, presented with permission to
HopNews readers in the video below. It is a very helpful
presentation.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from April 23, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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31 Grove Street |
Denise Stone, Robin Bergh |
$420,000 |
April 30, 2018 |
Alicia M Abu |
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17 South Mill Street |
Robert Rizzo III, Angela Rizzo |
$1,151,550 |
April 30, 2018 |
Equestrian Building Co |
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25 Forest Lane #21 |
Bin Dai, Jiaojiao Liu |
$388,000 |
April 30, 2018 |
Lori Petrosinelli |
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50 Pinecrest Village U30 Bldg8 |
Dudley W Norton Jr. |
$263,900 |
April 27, 2018 |
Edward W Donle, Susan R Waker |
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36 Sanctuary Lane |
Whitney K Hall Jr., Victoria G Hall |
$465,000 |
April 27, 2018 |
William M Kelly |
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5 Daniel Road |
Kyle P Moore, Corey G Moore |
$662,500 |
April 27, 2018 |
David J Callaghan, Amanda Callaghan |
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42 Ash Street |
Kelly Fitzgerald |
$432,000 |
April 27, 2018 |
Charles Patrick OHara, Megan T OHara |
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13 Redwood Path |
Swapnil Shamrao Nagarkar, Madhavi Swapnil Nagarkar |
$518,765 |
April 27, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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40 Primrose Circle #193 |
Mandavilli Lalitha Kiranmayi, Karanam Venu Durga Prasad |
$665,385 |
April 27, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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7 Redwood Path #134 |
Satish Penmatsa |
$542,230 |
April 25, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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46 Primrose Circle #196 |
Nitin Srivsatava, Shhetal Wali |
$721,090 |
April 24, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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10 Lakepoint Way #5 |
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$627,400 |
April 23, 2018 |
Maspenock Woods Realty Tr, Brice Wheeler Realty Tr |
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2 Redwood Path #121 |
Komal P Rathod, Vedpalsinh V Pamar |
$562,155 |
April 23, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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29 Blueberry Lane |
Robert F Charboneau, Jaclyn A Charboneau |
$785,000 |
April 23, 2018 |
Nicholas Baseel, Maria Baseel |
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13 Ridge Road |
Aaron M Lawyer, Robyn M Lawyer |
$820,000 |
April 23, 2018 |
David George Krueger, Elizabeth T Krueger |
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30 Granite Street |
Ryan J Eyrickson, Leila M Sevign |
$670,000 |
April 20, 2018 |
John E Alexander, Rebecca Ellen Alexander, Rebecca E Alexander |
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244 Wood Street |
Stephanie L White |
$260,000 |
April 20, 2018 |
Kristina L White |
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4 Redwood Path #422 |
Manoj Kumar, Bhargavi Konda |
$577,610 |
April 20, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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17 Elm Street |
Tyler Sakats, Mallory Mason Sakats |
$651,000 |
April 18, 2018 |
Aaron M Lawyer, Robyn M Lawyer |
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43 Pleasant Street |
Margaret Ann Shaw |
$415,000 |
April 17, 2018 |
Tyler Sakats, Mallory Sakats, Mallory Mason |
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8 Lakepoint Way #4 |
Paul E Phillps Sr, Kelley J Phillips |
$619,883 |
April 17, 2018 |
Maspenock Woods Realty Tr, Bruce D Wheeler Tr |
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log
4/30 - 5/1/2018
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Annual State Mandated Water Restrictions Now in Effect
We are mandated by the town’s water management
permit issued by the State, to limit nonessential outdoor use, to
protect stream flow, aquatic life and ensure sustainable drinking
water. The town is required to implement a MANDATORY State of Water
Supply Conservation from May 1st , through
 September
30th, each year, pursuant to the town’s water use restriction
by-law. Under chapter 199-6 Section F; Lawn sprinklers may be used
for lawn watering, two days per week, outside of the hours of 7:00
AM to 7:00 PM. All other outdoor non-essential use is permitted
daily outside the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. People residing in
precinct one and three may water on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Precincts two and four may water on Wednesday and Fridays. There
shall be no lawn watering on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. This only
applies to those water services connected to the municipal water
system.
A normal lawn only needs about 1” of water per week. If rain is
expected, or has just occurred then your system should be shut off
for the remainder of the week in order to avoid unnecessary and
wasteful water use. You should check to ensure that your system in
not dispensing more then what is needed during a dry week as well.
Due to the twice per week restriction, the common belief is the
sprinkler system needs to run for extended hours to maintain a green
lawn, which is not the case. Your irrigation company can set your
sprinklers to maintain the minimum amount required. It is only with
each individual water user’s diligence toward efficient water use,
that we will be able to maintain safe water levels for drinking and
fire protection in case of prolonged drought. Please plan
accordingly if you are trying to establish a new lawn, so that you
may comply with these regulations.
We once again experienced drought conditions in the late summer fall
of 2017. It is of the upmost IMPORTANCE, that EVERYONE complies with
the day and hour restrictions, to ensure safe operating levels of
the water system.
The following are the penalties for non-compliance with the Town’s
water use restriction by-law. Any person violating this by-law shall
receive a written warning for the first offense. For the second
offense, any person violating this By-law shall be liable to the
Town in the amount of $100.00. For any violations beyond the second
offense, water service may be suspended. Fines shall be recovered by
inclusion as a charge on the next scheduled water bill.
The Water Department will be keeping users apprised of the current
restriction through several methods. There are signs located
throughout town at the following locations.
Location of Water Use Restriction Signs
1. Main St. @ Sunoco
2. West Main @ Wood St. West Bound
3. Wood St. @ Westborough Line East Bound
4. Pond & Spring Intersection
5. South & West Main Intersection West Bound
6. Main @ Pleasant East Bound
7. West Main @ School West Bound
8. Ash @ Park South Bound
9. Hayden Rowe @ Tennis Courts South Bound
10. Hayden Rowe @ Chestnut North Bound
11. East Main St. @ TJ’S West Bound
We will also be utilizing the town websites, newspapers, cable TV
and the CodeRed phone call system for emergencies. You can also
follow us on Twitter @hopkintonwater for instant department updates.
In addition you can subscribe to our notice feed here:
www.hopkintonma.gov/home/about/follow to receive up to
date information.
For a listing of your precinct please go to:
www.hopkinton.org/clerk/street.htm
For tips on minimizing water use outdoors, please visit our web site
at
www.hopkinton.org/water/conservation.htm
If you would like to know if rain is on the way or how much rain we
received so you can shut your systems off, you can follow @hopkintonWX
on Twitter or check the weather station readings at
www.hopkintonwx.com/
click on weather station.
We thank you for your cooperation in helping to preserve our most
important natural resource!
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Hopkinton, MA 01748
P 508-497-9765
F 508-497-9767
ericc@hopkintonma.gov
www.hopkintonma.gov/water
@hopkintonwater
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Governor Baker, Secretary Ureña,
Major General Keefe Meet with World War II Veteran Sidney Walton
BOSTON – April
30, 2018 -- Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary
of the Department of Veterans’ Services Francisco Ureña and
Massachusetts National Guard Adjutant General Gary Keefe presented a
citation to Sidney Walton for his years of distinguished service to
the U.S. Army during World War II. Sidney was also presented with
the Massachusetts Medal of Merit by the Massachusetts Army National
Guard for his outstanding service to the United States Armed Forces.
As part of his National
No Regrets Tour, Sidney Walton is travelling across the country
with his son, Paul Walton, to meet with governors from all 50 states
before concluding with a visit to the White House on his 100th birthday
in February 2019.
Sidney’s one regret was missing an
opportunity to meet with the last surviving Civil War veterans prior
to joining the United States Army in 1941. The National
No Regrets Tour gives people across the country a
chance to meet with one of the last surviving WWII veterans. Last
year, there were approximately 558,000 veterans still alive in the
U.S. out of 16 million Americans who served in WWII.
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Hopkinton Town Moderator to Introduce Electronic Voting at Town
Meeting
Check in and get "ticket to vote"
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The Town of Hopkinton announces an electronic
voting pilot program that will debut at Town Meeting to increase
participation, ensure accuracy, and allow for a prompt tally of
votes.
The decision was made to pilot electronic voting with the Boston
based company, Voatz, due to the technology, ease of use, security,
and on-site support provided at meetings. We are committed to a Town
Meeting that allows for full discussion of the the important issues
facing Hopkinton, while increasing the efficiency and participation
of each meeting.
Residents voting at ATM 2018 will have the ability to vote
electronically on their own personal compatible device (Android 2016
or newer or iPhone 5s or newer). If a resident does not have a
personal compatible device, there will be dozens of available
tablets spread throughout the auditorium where residents will be
able to cast their votes. For those that may be mobility impaired or
not able to leave their seats, we will have tablets available to be
brought over to you.
How does this all work? When you arrive at Town Meeting, check in if
you are a registered voter and you will receive a voter card with a
QR code (quick response) on it in addition to the color coded voting
card you’ve received in the past. This QR code is unique and is your
“ticket to vote” electronically.
If you plan to use the Voatz app on your personal device:
You should download and register to use the app prior to the start
of Town Meeting, so you’re ready to go for the first vote. You can
download the app here:
https://hopkintonma.voatz.com/
When you’re at Town Meeting, simply scan the QR code from the vote
ticket you received at check-in with your personal compatible
device, at which point your device is now authorized to vote. By
scanning your QR code, you’ve passed your “ticket to vote” from the
paper copy QR code, and onto your device. Any time a vote is
required, you will open the Voatz app on your device, and cast your
vote. Once you’ve confirmed your selection, you will then
authenticate on your phone using the security you’ve setup on your
device to “unlock” it (this is device specific and may include a
pin, a fingerprint, drawing an unlock pattern, etc.) If you have no
security setup on your device to unlock it, you will be prompted to
enter the 6-digit code you created when you registered for Voatz.
That final step is required to authenticate you as the registered
voter on your device.
If you plan to use a tablet provided by Voatz to cast your vote:
You will simply scan your QR code, cast your vote, and then confirm
you selection. It’s that easy.
Security Measures:
To prevent potential misuse, each QR code may only be used to vote
once per question. That is, if you’ve registered your QR code to
your personal device, and have voted on an article, you will be
unable to take your QR code to a tablet and vote again on the same
article. This authentication is done on a per article or per vote
basis. If you’ve been using your personal device to vote for most of
the evening, but then run out of battery life, you will be able to
take your QR code vote ticket to a tablet station to vote.
If you have questions, please feel free to call the Town Clerk’s
office at 508-497-9710 or email at
townclerk@hopkintonma.gov
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log
4/27 -- 4/30/2018
No arrests this time period
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Curious Raptor
April 29, 2018 --This curious turkey vulture
got nearly close enough to touch as the photographer drove down,
then stopped on, Legacy Farms North Road , and the bird circled,
dove and soared.
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Statement on Medford Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
 MEDFORD
– Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Medford Chief of
Police Leo Sacco Jr. have confirmed that today at approximately 4:49
p.m. a juvenile male travelling in the area of Spring and Emerald
Street in Medford struck and killed an adult female. Based on
the preliminary investigation the driver continued to travel on
Spring Street and subsequently struck two more pedestrians and a
Citizen’s Bank located in the area of Yeoman’s Avenue. Those
individuals, a male and a female were transported to area hospitals.
A dog that was with the victims was killed. The driver was taken
into police custody on scene.
Identities of the
victims are being withheld at this time pending next of kin
notification. This is an open and ongoing investigation being
conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Medford
Police and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section.
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Three Hopkinton Football Players and
Coach invited to Participate in Shriners
40th Annual All Star Classic Game
HopNews File photo
We would like to start out by thanking
everyone for their tremendous support
throughout the year. Without the help of
the community, our senior season would
have been nowhere near as memorable as
it ended up being. At the end of the
season, we were selected to play in the
40th annual Shriner’s All-Star Game. The
game will take place on Friday, June
22nd, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Bentley
University.
For nearly 100 years, Shriner’s Hospital
for Children has been dedicated to
serving young people around the world.
Shriner’s has 22 facilities in North
America, including 2 in Massachusetts
(Springfield, Boston). Shriner’s is
dedicated to improving the lives of
children all across the U.S. and around
the world through pediatric specialty
care, innovative research, and
outstanding teaching programs for
medical professionals. Children up to 18
years old with orthopedic conditions are
automatically qualified to receive care
and all services in a family-centered
environment.
All players are strongly encouraged to
participate in pregame fundraising, and
100% of proceeds will go directly to the
hospital to help improve the lives of
children everywhere. The deadline for
fundraising is May 1st, and we thank you
for your continued support and look
forward to seeing you on June 22nd.
-Shane Cooney #6, Will Abbott #2, and
Michael Ianelli #8, Coach Girard
Please click here to donate:
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Endorsement for
Irfan Nasrullah, candidate for Selectman
Editor:
I have had the
pleasure of working with Irfan on the Planning Board this past year,
and he has proven himself to be professional, measured, collegial,
and notably very invested in the Town of Hopkinton as well as the
exercise of good government. He is dedicated to the things many of
us value most highly – our great school system, our beautiful
natural resources, our feeling of shared connection or character,
and focused on sustainable managed growth that both controls costs
and invites diversity.
Irfan first moved here with his
family in 1981 and eventually returned to set up his law practice
and raise his family here. Irfan is an environmental attorney that
also practices in real estate; as such, he is experienced in
municipal law and the roles of local governing boards. He has proven
to be a colleague that is dedicated to transparency and excellence
in governance. He is always well prepared and thoughtful in his
approach, truly considering all viewpoints on the issues at hand. As
both a current Planning Board member and past Selectwoman, I am
confident Irfan will be an excellent selectman.
Irfan will bring a valuable
perspective to the Board of Selectmen; he understands the law,
values our beautiful town, and understands that we have to manage
both costs and growth for our town to remain financially viable. I
enthusiastically endorse Irfan Nasrullah for Selectman and hope you
will join me in voting for him May 21, 2018.
Muriel Kramer
39
North Street
April 29, 2018
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