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Major Contested Races Results:
Irfan Nasrullah 1,006, Brian Herr 905, Top Selectmen Vote Getters
for 2 seats
Deborah S. Fein-Brug 939, Mary E Larson-Marlowe 908, Win 2 Planning
Board Seats
Amanda F Fargiano 924, Margaret B Tyler 914 for 2 School Committee
Seats
Michael James King 946, wins Board of Health for 1 Seat
May 21, 2018 -- Above, Incumbent Selectman
candidate Brian Herr, left, Selectman Chair John Coutinho, and
Planning Board appointee hopeful, Ken Weismantel. The Board of
Selectmen and the Planning Board will hold a joint meeting on
Tuesday May 22,2018 at HCAM studios at 7:00 p.m. to appoint one
member to fill a vacancy to serve until next year's May election.
Besides Mr. Weismantel, Sheilah Rangaviz and Gary Trendel will be
vying for the appointment.
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Rape Aggression Defense Systems
Training
 Training
for Women ONLY
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R.A.D. is an internationally taught realistic hands
on self defense training class specifically designed
for women (approximately 15
hours)
The program teaches and emphasizes awareness,
avoidance and physical self defense with the tools
we possess with us at all times (hands, feet,
elbows, knees, head, etc…)
All ages, sizes and physical capabilities are
welcome (ages 14, 15 or 16; parental waiver will be
needed – 13 and under is too young for this class)
The class is sponsored by the Hopkinton Police
Department and free of charge. Manuals are provided
Casual exercise clothing and an aerobic type of
sneaker preferred
To enroll or if you have questions simply email
Sergeant Tim Brennan at tbrennan@hopkintonpd.org and
leave your name, email address and phone number. If
email is not available to you please call
508-497-3401 x1203 and leave a (clear and slow)
message with the same information. The first 30
women to enroll will be admitted (maximum number of
students is 30). Confirmations will be done by email
to the first 30 women that email me. Please ensure
you can make all 5 classes before enrolling. The
class will run from 6p-9p.
WHEN and WHERE Tuesday May 29, 2018
Monday June 4, 2018
Monday June 11, 2018
Monday June 18, 2018
Monday June 25, 2018
All classes will be held in Hopkinton at a location
to be determined. All 5 nights are required from
6pm-9pm in order to go through simulation.
INSTRUCTORS: Diane Maillet, Hopkinton High School
Wellness Teacher, Sergeant Timothy J. Brennan
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Big River Rafting
May 20, 2018 -- I rode the Mule Train to Phantom
Ranch at the Bottom of the Grand Canyon this weekend.
Here the Rafting Companies depart from the Beach at Phantom Ranch
and make their way out to catch the Current! There are Two Bridges
in the National Park that Cross the Colorado River. The Black Bridge
which is used by the Mule Trains is seen in the Background! ~John
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Travelin' Man
May 20, 2018 -- Hopkinton resident, Clayton Willoughby (Screenshot,
above), whose children went through the Hopkinton school system, and
who still resides near the Downtown with his beautiful wife, brought
his Taylor Guitar, monogrammed microphone, string tie and cheerful
sense of humor to Bill's Pizzeria Kitchen and
Grille on Saturday May 12.
In a look back at his longtime association with HopNews, please
enjoy the 2010
video below inside the former CiaoTime Restaurant next door to the
then office of HopNews at 24 Main Street. We mic'd his finished
audio mix, reverb and all, from his amplifier. Good mix, Clay. More
from Bill's later.
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Relay for Life Hopkinton
May 19, 2018 -- Thanks to Olivia Spar for sharing these beautiful
photos she took at Relay for Life, Hopkinton last night.
From her facebook:
"What an amazing night!! So many members of
the Hopkinton community and beyond came together last night to
attack cancer from every angle. We walked, we played, we
laughed, we cried, we walked some more, we cut and donated our hair,
we danced, we wrapped ourselves in blankets, AND RAISED OVER
$132,421 for the American Cancer Society!
"Thank you to all of our volunteers,
Relayers, donors, and supporters - We are so grateful for all
that everyone did to get us to this point! We are DETERMINED to
hit our goal and raise as much money possible for the American
Cancer Society, and YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FUNDRAISE  💪🏼 💜 Please
make sure your donations are turned in/on the website ASAP - you
can still get credit for your team or personal page for the 2018
Relay until July 9! We'll keep fighting until we #BeatCancer once
and for all. RelayForLife.org/HopkintonMA
#RelayForLife
#ThankYou
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Standout on Saturday
May 19, 2018 -- Politicians call it a standout, the press calls a
similar activity a standup. Saturday until noon, above Irfan
Nasrullah, a Democrat candidate for one of two seats on the Board of
Selectmen of which there are three candidates. Photo below, Mark
Hyman, Republican candidate for the 9-seat Planning Board for which
there are two seats open with three candidates.
Please be reminded:
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
7:00 P.M. HCAM-TV Studio,
77 Main St./Lower Level, Hopkinton, MA
AGENDA 7:00 Joint Planning Board/Board of Selectmen Meeting -
Planning Board Appointment The Board of Selectmen and Planning
Board will jointly appoint one member to fill a vacancy on the
Planning Board, to a term to expire at the May 2019 Annual Town
Election.
Applications have been received from:
Deborah S. Fein-Brug
Sheilah Rangaviz
Gary
Trendel
Kenneth Weismantel
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May 19, 2018 -- Teresa acknowledges the camera by feeling the rain
coming down.
Seldom does a customer even get 100' away before she gives a
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Support
for Brian Herr for Selectman
Brian has been a
dedicated, passionate, and effective Selectman for the residents of
Hopkinton. He is collaborative, open-minded, and thorough and has a
genuine concern for managing responsible growth, fiscal discipline,
maintaining a high-quality school system, and preserving the rural
character and open space in our Town.
Through his service
on the Board of Selectmen during a period of unprecedented growth,
as well as many other Hopkinton and state committee’s and boards, he
has consistently demonstrated his strong leadership and has been a
champion of reason, tolerance and civility.
Brian’s continued service on the Board will provide continuity
on several ongoing Town initiatives and will ensure that Hopkinton
is the beneficiary of his professionalism, knowledge and experience
for another three years. Please join me and vote for Brain Herr for
Board of Selectmen on May 21st. Thank you.
Jeffrey
Barnes
23 Amherst Rd
May 18, 2018
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5/17/2018
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Water Discoloration
Please be advised that a required fire flow test
will take place next week on South Street, Tuesday May 22d, at
approximately 9:00AM. 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.
To receive our important notifications messages, sign up here,
www.hopkintonma.gov/home/about/follow ~Eric Carty, Water/Sewer
Manager
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Marathon Post Party
May 18, 2018 -- 2018 B.A.A. Boston Marathon runners Denise
Antaki, left, and Meaghan Deraad were singled out by emcee Jacques
LeDuc at the Post Marathon Party for bringing their finishing
medallions to the event at New England Laborers Training Center that
was attended by of members of the Hopkinton
Marathon Committee, public safety personnel and volunteers, and the
Who's Who of the Boston Marathon. Mr. LeDuc was honored for over
three decades of painting the Start Line by the Doughboy Monument,
much of the time with art he designed. He was awarded a citation
from State Rep Carolyn Dykema. Mrs. Antaki raised over $6,000 for
the Class of 2018, with which her son, David, is graduating.
Below, Hopkinton Marathon Committee Chair Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace
and former New England Patriots football player Tedy Bruschi are engaged in conversation while B.A,A Executive
Director Tom Grilk, left, and Race Director Dave McGillivray listen.
Mr. Bruschi formed Tedy's Team, a charity to promote heart health,
following a stroke in 2012. He cheers his team on from the reviewing
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Support for Brian Herr for
Selectman
I am voting for Brian Herr and I am
encouraging others to vote for him as well. Brian has made many
positive contributions to Hopkinton over the years, and his
experience will be needed as new members are elected to the
Board of Selectmen. Brian has been a part of creating the
guidelines that ended a long term multi-million dollar problem
of capitol projects with no maintenance budget as well as
responsibly managing proposition 2 1/2 and excess levy capacity,
always with the taxpayers in mind.
His dedication to fiscal efficiency while
maintaining nation leading public services has helped Hopkinton
manage dramatic growth successfully. More importantly, those who
know Brian know his character and his desire to serve his
community is genuine. I hope you join me and cast a vote to
support Brian Herr!
John Mosher
13 West Elm Street
May 17, 2018
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Support for Brian Herr for
Selectman
I’m writing this letter to wholeheartedly
support Brian Herr in his quest for reelection to the Hopkinton
Board of Selectmen. I have worked closely with Brian for the
last 2 years as one of the Selectman. Brian brings poise,
honesty and integrity to our board in a time where those
qualities in society are fading fast. We have agreed on many
issues as well as gone head to head in opposition. He has taught
me more than I can put in to words as far as what qualities are
admirable to be an effective leader on our executive board, and
which ones are not. Hopkinton needs Brian Herr as a Selectman.
He has worked tirelessly and thanklessly to keep Hopkinton
moving in our current forward direction. The knowledge and
experience he brings to the board is priceless and impossible to
replace. Please join me in voting for Brian on Monday.
Thank you,
Brendan Tedstone
45 Pleasant Street
May 17, 2018
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Support for Rick Jacobs MD for
Board of Health
Dear fellow voters,
We are writing to support the election of Rick Jacobs M.D. (unenrolled)
to the Board of Health.
As neighbors for over 30 years we know first hand that his interest
in public and personal health as well as his experience with medical
research which is knowledgable, vast and has always been important
to him. It is not just a new interest, it is a part of who he is.
We both feel confident that his through his love of Hopkinton, it’s
residents and businesses, health and safety issues brought before
the BOH will be considered from all sides. We know that when a
concern is brought forth Rick will expertly and professionally guide
and implement all decisions.
We ask that you join us in voting for Rick Jacobs on Monday, May 21.
Thank you,
Jerry and Binki De Collibus
72 Front St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
May 17, 2018
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Striking a Pose
May 17, 2018 -- For those who can't get enough of great blue herons,
please enjoy this "freeze-frame" of one on a marsh off of South Mill
Street, appearing to pose for the back of one of the new U.S.
quarters. It is actually in the middle of a landing, after which it
immediately retracted its wings fully. In contrast, a cormorant will
spread it wings and keep them spread for a duration to allow them to
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Yee MacDonald, 47, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly
on Monday, May 14, 2018. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, she was the
daughter of See Mooi Wong and Choon Chew. She was the wife of 19
years to Avery N. MacDonald of Hopkinton.
She was very active in soccer and all activities involving her
children. She enjoyed gardening, travel, good food and time with
family. She took great pride in her professional career and
developed great relationships at work and within the community.
Besides her husband, Kuen Yee is survived by her two daughters,
Sydney and Acadia MacDonald of Hopkinton and her brother, Seak Kee
Chew of Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on
Friday, May 18th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854
Washington St. (Rt.
16) www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Please wear bright
colors in celebration of Kuen Yee’s life. Funeral services will be
held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be
made to the Relay for Life Team, Walking Warriors, http://main.acsevents.org/goto/acadiarelayteam
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Support for Amanda Fargiano
I am writing to voice my support for Amanda
Fargiano for School Committee. Amanda is forward-thinking, creative,
and resourceful which will allow her to advance the quality of our
schools while remaining fiscally conservative. She will work well
with the other School Committee members and community as she always
is open and receptive to dialogue and eagerly considers opposing
viewpoints. She’s had the benefit of parenting her children through
high school and beyond and will apply those experiences for the
betterment of the school system. Anyone who knows her or who has had
the privilege of working beside her will agree. Amanda will be an
asset to our entire town!
Thank you for your consideration,
Linda Lane
13 Longwood Drive
May 17, 2018
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5/16/2018
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Hopkinton High School cordially invites
the public to its annual POPS Concert 2018 on Sunday May 20 at 3:00
p.m.
Enjoy performances by the music department’s Chorus, Noteworthy,
Men’s Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Symphonic Band, &
Concert Band.
WHERE: High School Athletic Center at 90 Hayden Rowe St.
ADMISSION: $5 for individuals, $20 per family.
All proceeds go to the Hopkinton Music Association Scholarship fund.
Refreshments included with admission!
Free admission for Senior Citizens, Hopkinton music students,
faculty and staff.
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Transformer Blows
May 16, 2018 -- The reason for the Downtown area having a short
outage, as of this writing, was a blown electrical transformer on a
pole above
the Yogurt Beach roofline.
Eversource is now on scene (9:39 pm).
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Success Story
May 16, 2018 -- Performing an annual ritual on the Hopkinton Common,
from left, Mike Beattie, Ken Weismantel and Eric Sonnett turn on and
observe the operation of the Claflin Fountain for the first time
this season. To the right is Mike's son, waiting for the chance to
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
7:00 P.M. HCAM-TV Studio,
77 Main St./Lower Level, Hopkinton, MA
AGENDA 7:00 Joint Planning Board/Board of
Selectmen Meeting - Planning Board Appointment The Board of
Selectmen and Planning Board will jointly appoint one member to
fill a vacancy on the Planning Board, to a term to expire at the
May 2019 Annual Town Election.
Applications have been received from:
Deborah S. Fein-Brug
Sheilah Rangaviz
Gary Trendel
Kenneth Weismantel
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New Neighborhood
May 16, 2018 -- Pulte Homes is moving at a hare's pace to build
their homes on Legacy Farms North, as evidenced by this cement-pour
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CONGRATULATIONS, URI MVP
May 16, 2018 -- Former Hopkinton High school graduate (2015)
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Room for One
May 15, 2018 -- Dwarfed by this great blue heron landing, the male
red-winged blackbird, nonetheless pesters the gigantic
prehistoric-looking bird because of its territorial instincts, even
though their diets are nothing alike. Luckily, neither one eats eggs
or birds.
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MOVIE MAGIC
May 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
98 Hayden Rowe Street
Enter Stage
Left Theater's adult chorus, The Treblemakers are ready to entertain
you! This year's Spring concert theme is MOVIE
MAGIC! Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets may
be purchased at the door or online. Adults $15 / Students and
Seniors $10 / Children under 12 are FREE.
To purchase tickets in advance and select your seat CLICK
HERE.
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Lexington Man Charged in Connection with
Allegedly Burning Motor Vehicle, Stealing $800 from Employer
 LEXINGTON
– Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lexington Chief of
Police Mark Corr report that Mustafa Syed, 50, of Lexington was
arraigned yesterday in Concord District Court on charges of
larceny from a building, breaking into a depository, larceny
under $1,200 and burning of a motor vehicle in connection with
allegedly setting fire to his manager’s car and stealing $800
from his employer, Peet’s Coffee.
Judge Lynn Coffin Brendameuhl ordered the defendant held on
$7,500 bail and ordered the defendant, if he posts bail, to wear
a GPS monitoring bracelet, stay away from, and have no contact
with, the victim and to stay away from Peet’s Coffee in
Lexington.
On Thursday, May 10 at approximately 5:06 p.m. Lexington Police
responded to a parking lot located at 1749 Massachusetts Avenue
in Lexington for a report that a vehicle, a Honda Accord, was
completely engulfed in flames. Upon arrival officers also
located a second vehicle, a van, which had sustained some fire
damage. Officers on scene allegedly observed that the door of
the Accord was open and deemed the fire suspicious.
Police subsequently obtained surveillance video from area
businesses that allegedly showed the defendant purchasing a
lighter at CVS Pharmacy at 4:57 p.m. Additional video
surveillance allegedly showed the defendant entering the parking
lot shortly before the fire was reported and allegedly crouching
by the vehicle before it becomes engulfed in flames.
The defendant was later identified as an employee of Peet’s
Coffee.
On May 11, 2018 the victim called Lexington Police to report
that $800 were missing from the safe located inside Peet’s
Coffee. A review of surveillance video from inside the store
allegedly showed the defendant accessing the safe the previous
day.
These charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
The investigation into this matter, including any possible
motive is still open and ongoing. This incident is being
investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office,
Lexington Police, Massachusetts State Police and the State Fire
Marshall’s Office.
The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District
Attorney Ashlee Mastrangelo.
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Free Pasta Dinner
at St. Paul’s May 30
HOPKINTON, MASS. (May 7, 2018) – The
May Community Pasta Supper at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood
Street (Rte. 135) will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30.
All are welcome to this event, which is being supported by the
churches of the Hopkinton Christian Service Connection. This pasta
supper is held for the community on the last Wednesday of every
month. The meal will feature pasta (gluten free available),
vegetarian tomato sauce, meatballs on the side, green salad, bread,
beverages, and dessert.
The pasta supper is free, although donations are accepted.
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 is LGBTQ friendly. For more information call the
church office at 508-435-4536 or visit
www.stpaulhopkinton.org
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May 14, 2018 -- Mom, Heather Cappetta, enjoys time with her three
children, one off-camera, at the Lake Whitehall Dam on a breezy,
crisp and clean sunny day. Daughter, 11 year-old Megan, left
contemplates her next move, while sister, 7 year-old Morgan, winds
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Bee Friendly
May 14, 2018 -- These girls from Troop 65040
raked some nutritious soil on the side of the Center Trail this
afternoon in preparation for planting some pesticide-free plants
that the Hopkinton Garden Club is going to donate. They are
hoping that the pesticide-free plants will take the place of
others that contain pesticides, which, many scientists believe,
are a contributing cause of a diminished bee population. They
are working toward their Gold Awards.
NOTE: Inasmuch as some girls were in
total shadow, we had to do a little work on the densities.
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Quick Work
May 14, 2018 -- Hopkinton Fire Department responded quickly to dowse
a dumpster fire that could have threatened the new home where it was
located, or the vehicle next to it today, in the new school zone on
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Mobil Station Redo -- Continued Public Hearing
at Planning Board, 5/14/2018 at 7:00 pm at HCAM Studio
May 14, 2018 -- A combined gasoline pumping station with capacity
for 16 vehicles, as well as a retail, coffee and donut shop, will go
before the Planning Board again this evening at 7:00 pm for a
continued Public Hearing. The existing pumps and retail building,
which currently includes a Dunkin' Donuts that is relocating to 76
West Main, will be torn down. In addition, a residential building
under agreement with Planning Board member Clifford Kistner,
currently his residence of record, is slated to be demolished to
make way for the expansion. There will be
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from May 1, 2018 - May 11, 2018
Click on blue links to see Town's property card
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45 Rockwood Lane #16 |
Fred C Russcol, Diane S Ruscol |
$572,031 |
May 11, 2018 |
LLD Land Development Corp. |
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100 East Main Street |
Tamba Ranulf, Myra Lynn Tamba |
$389,000 |
May 11, 2018 |
Nathan A Martin, Kristen H Martin |
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44 Primrose Circle #195 |
Vijayanand Jeganathan, Rajalakshmi Gandhi |
$701,495 |
May 11, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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82 East Main Street |
Christina Romoli |
$600,000 |
May 8, 2018 |
Jennifer Campbell, Andrew Lizotte |
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5 Redwood Path #133 |
Miles E Ela, Brittany Scancarella |
$550,950 |
May 8, 2018 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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10 Leman Lane |
Jason Andreola |
$255,000 |
May 4, 2018 |
Christina J Casten |
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32 Walcott Valley Drive |
Kyle McCarthy, Amanda Roberts |
$235,000 |
May 4, 2018 |
Alice G Reardon Trust, et. al. |
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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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Reservoir Spillway
May 14, 2018 -- The Hopkinton Reservoir Spillway was accessible by
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Motor Vehicle Stop on Prospect Street in Methuen Leads to the
Arrest of three for Trafficking Heroin
 May
13, 2018 -- Friday May 11, 2018 at approximately 10:25 p.m.,
Trooper Joseph Diliegro assigned to the State Police Barracks in
Andover was on patrol on Prospect Street in Lawrence when he
observed a red Toyota speeding. Trooper Diliegro subsequently
stopped the vehicle, which had three occupants, on Prospect
Street just prior to Curtis Street in Methuen. Trooper Holland
assisted during the stop.
As a result of an investigation and search of the vehicle 40
grams of cocaine and a H & R revolver with 9 live cartridges
were located. The operator, AMANDA REILLY, 29, of Salem, the
front seat passenger; ALFRED COLON, 32 of Londonderry, NH and
the rear passenger; CASEY CURRIVAN, 34 0f Manchester, NH were
placed under arrest and transported to the Andover Barracks
where they were booked.
Both COLON and CURRIVAN were denied bail REILLY was held pending
bail of $25,000.00.
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Congratulations!
May 13, 2018 -- The Hopkinton Area Land Trust would like to
congratulate Megan Canfield, the winner of the 2018 HALT
Scholarship. Megan will be attending Emmanuel College in 2018, where
she plans to major in environmental science or sustainable design.
~ Ken Parker,
Hopkinton Area Land Trust Scholarship Director |
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
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2019
May 12, 2018 --Some members of the Class of
2019 gathered at a private home for some pre-prom photos Friday
evening.
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Take the Wrong Way Home
Sung to the Melody of
a song by Supertramp
Or be reminded
of a song by Billy Preston
May 12, 2018 -- The builder has been fighting
for the right to erect these signs for a very long time, which we
are sure will be swapped following this posting.
But everyone makes misteaks, right?
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New Patrol Vehicle -- Funds Donated by
Former Resident
Hopkinton Police unveiled a new patrol vehicle
at the Hopkinton Police Association Annual Fishing Derby. The full
size pickup was a huge hit with the children as seen in the above
photo. The new patrol truck functions fully as a patrol vehicle and
is equipped with all the critical equipment of an emergency response
vehicle. Some of the equipment that all Hopkinton Police Cruisers
are equipped with include: moving radar, first aid kits, automated
defibrillators, oxygen tanks, mobile data devices, police radio and
scanner to list just some of the equipment.
This truck will enhance the fleet by adding the ability to deploy
road barricades, traffic cones and detour signs. The patrol vehicle
will be used to transport support equipment to crime scenes. The
Hopkinton Police Department also has two speed trailers and a
utility trailer that will towed by this truck. The traditional
marked cruisers do not have the towing capacity to pull the utility
trailer that functions as a mobile command post or a fishing derby
support trailer.
This patrol vehicle was purchased and equipped entirely through the
use of funds generously donated by Mrs. Helen O’Brien formerly of
Hopkinton. Chief Lee has already heard positive feedback from
community members who have seen the truck. Chief Lee has stated that
he was overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of Mrs O’Brien and
wishes he had the opportunity to thank her. Contributed content.
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Rep. Dykema Votes to Support Statewide
Increase in Smoking Age
BOSTON – Rep. Carolyn Dykema of Holliston
joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives in voting
to pass H.4479, An Act to protect youth from the health risks of
tobacco and nicotine addiction, this week. This bill would raise
the statewide purchasing age for tobacco and other nicotine
products from 18 to 21.
This legislation would restrict sale of tobacco and other
nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21, including
e-cigarettes and vapor products. It also prohibits vaping in
publicly-owned spaces, including public transit, and prohibits
the sale of any tobacco or nicotine products at health care
institutions or pharmacies. The legislation includes important
safety measures specifically designed to address increased use
of vapor products, including requiring child-resistant packaging
for nicotine products and creating a statewide task force to
study health impacts of e-cigarettes and vapes.
“Many of my constituents, including a large and vocal group of
young people, have passionately advocated for this important
public health initiative,” said Rep. Dykema. “I’m proud to vote
for legislation to continue to reduce youth tobacco use and
support the formation of lifelong healthy habits at a young
age.”
More than half of the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns
already have local ordinances setting the minimum tobacco
purchase age at 21. In the 8th Middlesex District, the towns of
Southborough and Hopkinton have raised the age to 21, and the
Holliston Board of Health considered a similar proposal in 2017.
This legislation would create a statewide framework to support a
uniform policy, rather than relying on a patchwork of varying
local ordinances.
If passed into law, Massachusetts would become the sixth state,
along with the territory of Guam, to raise the age for tobacco
purchasing statewide. In Hawaii, the “raise the age” law was
supported by the Department of Defense, which implemented a
matching policy for military institutions in Hawaii. The
proposal now moves to the Senate, which passed similar
legislation in 2016.
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REMINDER FOR SATURDAY:
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REMINDER FOR SATURDAY:
Opens May 12 at Fay School
Today is the day for Fay's 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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Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
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Historic District Talk & Walk
Friday, May 18, 2018, 10:30 am
Hopkinton Public Library
File photo, above.
Hopkinton Center Historic District
Commission will be hosting a representative from the
Massachusetts Historical Commission at the Hopkinton Public
Library on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 AM. Christopher C. Skelly,
Director of Local Government Programs will give a presentation
called “Establishing or Expanding Local Historic Districts.”
The 90-minute talk will be held in the
library conference room in the historic part of the building.
The talk will be followed by a walking tour of the Hopkinton
Center Historic District. Members of the public are welcome to
join us. Historic Districts in Massachusetts have three major
purposes, as stated in Ch. 40C of Massachusetts General Law: 1.)
To preserve and protect the distinctive characteristics of
buildings and places significant to the history of the
Commonwealth and its cities and towns; 2.) To maintain and
improve the settings of those buildings and places; 3.) To
encourage new designs compatible with existing buildings in the
district.
The Hopkinton Center Historic District was
established by the townspeople in 1979, and it consists
primarily of properties surrounding the Town Common, the Common
itself, and properties along the south side of Main Street,
ending near the corner of Grove Street. A small portion of East
Main Street is also included. In recent years, Center School and
the Town Hall have been added to the district. The Hopkinton
Center Historic District Commission is the reviewing authority
responsible for regulating design within the Hopkinton Center
Historic District. Questions? Amy Ritterbusch hdcchair@hopkintonma.gov 508-904-1206
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State Police Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Level 3 Sex Offender on Child
Pornography Charges
SHIRLEY,
MA -- May 11, 2018 -- Yesterday, members of the Massachusetts State
Police Cyber Crime Unit (CCU) arrested a Shirley man on child
pornography charges following an investigation into a purchase the
man made through an online, e-commerce corporation.
The investigation began when the e-commerce corporation alerted the
CCU that a man had purchased a “love doll” sex toy, which resembles
a child. The purchase of such an item violates the corporation’s
user agreement and terms of service.
Trooper Jeffrey Perry conducted an investigation into the purchaser
and confirmed him to be SEAN MCCLURE, 48, of Shirley, a registered
Level 3 Sex Offender.
Trooper Perry and other members of the CCU made contact with MCCLURE
at his residence in Shirley. Following their encounter with him,
they executed a search warrant on his residence, with assistance
from the Shirley Police Department and Special Agents from Homeland
Security Investigations, which led to the discovery of numerous
images believed to be child pornography.
MCCLURE was subsequently placed under arrest on the following
charges:
1. Possession of Child Pornography
2. Distribution of Obscene Matter
MCCLURE was booked at the State Police Barracks in Leominster and
held on $20,000.00 bail pending his arraignment in Ayer District
Court today.
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Excerpt from The Hilltopper, the Senior
Center Newsletter
Click here for the latest edition
With warmer weather often comes the tendency to
stay inside at home where it is cool. However, don’t forget that the
Senior Center is a great place to take refuge from the heat and
humidity. As you read the newsletter I know you will see that we
offer a wide variety of activities, programs, and exercise, along
with a great lunch all within a welcoming and air conditioned
environment! Remember to check out our great trips for June and July
– we work hard to give you a mix of fun “days out.” You really don’t
know what you are missing by not stopping by and seeing what we have
to offer. We are always looking to offer more so if you don’t see
it, ask, and we will try to make it happen.
~ Amy Beck, Interim Director
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Cul-de-Sacs Win in Chamberlain to
Whalen Subdivision
May 11, 2018 -- After countless meetings and
neighbor involvement, on Aptil 30, the Planning Board approved a
32-home subdivision that will connect Chamberlain Street to
Whalen Road by closed emergency access gates only. At one point
during the process, a town bylaw limiting the length of
subdivision roads with cul-de-sacs looked like the only option
was a throughway that would connect Route 85 with Route 135.
Through the process of hearings and approvals, the developer,
REC Hopkinton LLC, presented by owner Paul Mastroianni and
Project Manager Kathi Sherry, was allowed the cul-de-sacs,
satisfying the neighbors, who were not on board with a
throughway.
The Whalen Street side of the development is expected to have
twelve homes, and the Chamberlain Street side is planned for
twenty homes, all at a minimum of 3,200 square feet.
Hopkinton zoning bylaws require that for every ten homes
developers build, they must offer one at an affordable
price. "Affordable" is calculated by using a formula involving
an applicant family's income and percentage of the cost of other
homes.
A developer is allowed
to offer a cash payout to the town in lieu of building. In this
case, according to Mr. Mastroianni, Planning Board member Muriel
Kramer suggested the developer purchase existing homes outside
of the development and offer them at the formulated price.
"We are donating
45 acres of open space, and expanding and relocating an existing
trail system," Mr. Mastroianni explained.
Mr. Mastroianni said
they would move forward with construction following the
expiration of the 28-day appeal period and Conservation
Commission approval.
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The Healers
Yes, that is Hopkinton's own Timoria McQueen Saba on the cover of
Working Mother.
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Groovin'
May 10, 2018 -- Looking like an equestrian version of Tom Petty,
this steed is enjoying life on Front Street. According to an animal
welfare expert, this horse and another were rescued from certain
death out of state, and are putting on some solid weight here in New
England. Photographed today through the slats in its enclosure. |
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High Tea at St. Paul’s on
June 9
HOPKINTON, MA
(May 10, 2018) – Get out your fancy hats and white gloves and enjoy
old-fashioned geniality at the special High Tea being held at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church (61 Wood Street, Hopkinton) on Saturday,
June 9 at 2:30 p.m. Finger sandwiches, cakes from Kati's Cakes,
assorted soft drinks and, of course, tea, will be served at this
exceptional event, which will benefit the St. Paul's Organ fund. The
event is open to the public (formal dress is optional).
Tickets are
available for a donation of $20 each by mailing a check to St.
Paul's Church, 61 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Tickets will be
on sale until May 30; there will be no tickets sold at the door.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is called to be an
embracing, nourishing and life-giving family in Christ. St. Paul’s
members believe they are called to care for each other, for the
community and for the world. For more information call 508-435-4536
or visit St. Paul’s website at
www.stpaulhopkinton.org.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log
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Coming Along
May 10, 2018 -- Like a horse waiting for the
gate to open, these workers at 76 West Main Street went
full gallop after the Spring thaw following years of legal
wrangling with appeals for the Dunkin' Donuts standalone building,
which will house the business currently operating out of the Mobil
station. It will provide a modern experience that is popular with
other Dunkin' Donuts that provide seating with wide screen TVs and
wifi, diagonally across the street from a Starbucks, which does
about half its business from online orders. Neither is allowed a
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The
World Around Us
The Flash
May 10, 2018 -- This furry thumper doesn't sit still for long
for photos; taken last week. |
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The
World Around Us
Ineffective Disguise
May 10, 2018 -- Like a snake or an
alligator, the turtle's nose and eyes are above the water,
helping it hide most of itself below the surface. But in this
case, the sun is to the side of the camera, revealing the
turtle's body, a condition of which the turtle is likely
unaware.
Taken today in Little Pond next to Karen and Dave's home. |
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 “Movie
Magic” – An Evening of Songs That Will Lift Your Spirit
Sung by Hopkinton’s Adult
Chorus, The Treblemakers
Wednesday, May 23rd,
7:00 PM
Enter Stage Left
Theater presents Movie Magic, performed by The
Treblemakers, Hopkinton’s Adult Chorus. The Treblemakers, a vocal
ensemble of about 30 members from Hopkinton and surrounding towns,
performs twice each year – a holiday concert and a spring concert.
Directed by Richard Romiti and
featuring such hits as Someone to Watch Over Me, The Rainbow
Connection, Beyond the Sea, Evergreen, and many others, this
year’s spring event features songs that will lift your spirit, from
movies we love.
Wednesday, May 23rd,
7:00 PM, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St.,
Hopkinton. Tickets are $15.00, $10.00 for seniors and students.
Children under 5 are free. Admission includes light refreshments
after the show. Tickets will be on sale at the door and online. To
purchase tickets or for more details, go to
www.hopartscenter.org .
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Sheriff Koutoujian honors staff during
Annual Employee Recognition & Award Ceremony
CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J.
Koutoujian today honored members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
during the 2018 Employee Recognition & Award Ceremony.
The ceremony is held annually during National
Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which this year falls from
May 6-12.
“The men and women of the Middlesex Sheriff’s
Office play an integral role in ensuring and enhancing public
safety,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “They are officers and
deputies, teachers and nurses, social workers and administrative
staff – all dedicated to keeping our communities, and those we are
tasked with caring for, safe.”
This year’s ceremony included recognition of
uniform and civilian staff for individual and group acts of
excellence over the past year.
Among those recognized this year were several
officers who performed life-saving acts, officers who process and
assist visitors to the facility, transportation officers who
encountered and responded to emergencies in the community, and
civilians who are part of the mental health and religious services
staffs.
This year’s Administrator of the Year Award was
presented to Captain Dan Lee, while Lieutenant Justin Fagan and
Officer Danielle Caterino were named Co-Officers of the Year.
Capt. Lee is a 27-year veteran, who has served
in numerous capacities with the MSO, including previously overseeing
the Community Work Program. Capt. Lee was recognized for his
efforts to lead the implementation of the new offender management
system (OMS), which included staff training and day-to-day
management.
A 14-year veteran of the MSO, Lt. Fagan was
selected as Co-Officer of the Year for his outstanding leadership
and prolonged excellence. Having previously served as a member
of the training academy staff, Lt. Fagan is routinely looked to by
staff for guidance during difficult situations.
Officer Caterino is a 22-year veteran of the
MSO. Currently assigned to the mailroom, Officer Caterino
plays an integral role in ensuring the safety of the Middlesex Jail
& House of Correction by – among other things – preventing
contraband from entering the facility via the mail.
For the sixth consecutive time, this year’s
ceremony and reception also included an appearance by Rene Rancourt
to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Rancourt is the
longtime anthem singer for the Boston Bruins, who retired at the end
of this recently completed season.
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Town Meeting Defeats CPC Money for Doggie Day Park
by Robert Falcione
May 9, 2018 -- Complaining about being out
of the loop and not informed until now, residents of the
Blackthorne Circle neighborhood came together and held fast on
their opposition to spending $150,000 for a dog park on the
former Hughes property off of Hayden Rowe Street near them.
Some opposed the idea of a park in itself, others opposed the
spending methods.
Some were concerned about the urine and feces draining into
their wells and properties, others didn't like the lack of
planning by the CPC and the request for $150,000 that had no
basis.
"We believe there are better locations," said Blackthorne
Circle resident Liz Auteri.
The vote for the $150,000 failed, 64 in favor and 181 against.
Acting
Planning Board Chair Francis DeYoung presented Article 31, an
expansion of the Hotel Overlay District into South Street and
Elmwood Park property not currently zoned as such.
Longtime (1954) Lake Maspenock resident Bea McMullin argued
against further encroachment into the neighborhood.
Article 31 was defeated by 118 Yes and 174 No. It would have
needed a 2/3 positive majority to pass.
Article 34,
an attempt to increase building heights in the Industrial B
zoning district failed with 102 in favor, 182 opposed.
Articles 35 and 36 addressing accessory uses of a home also
failed, as Mike Shepard said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
The pot shop
articles are detailed below. Town Meeting reconvenes at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 9.
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