July 18, 2018 -- In keeping with language,
this orchid has a feminine name, lady slipper. A big thank you to
Ranger Dan Harvey for finding and sharing.
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Frogs and Snails... July 18, 2018 -- More thanks to Ranger Dan
Harvey for sharing this photo of a garter snake at Hopkinton State
Park. The
acorn cap lying in the foreground is a good reference for the size
of the usually harmless snake.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Statement on Fatal Concord Industrial Incident
CONCORD
-- July 18, 2018 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Concord
Chief of Police Joseph O’Connor and Concord Fire Chief Thomas Judge
have confirmed that today at approximately 11:30 a.m. Massachusetts
State Police Assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office
were notified by Concord Police and Fire of a fatal industrial
incident that occurred this morning at Emerson Hospital. The
preliminary investigation suggests that the decedent, a 46-year-old
male from Hudson, died as the result of an industrial incident while
working in a crawl space on a boiler system at the hospital. This
case has been referred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
who will determine the cause of death.
This is an open investigation being conducted by the Massachusetts
State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office,
the Concord Police Department and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). The Concord Fire Department responded to
Emerson Hospital to administer emergency assistance in conjunction
Emerson’s Emergency Department.
As this death is not considered suspicious no additional information
will be released by this office.
Sheriff Koutoujian participates in
roundtable hosted by House Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – July 18, 2018 -- Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian
represented the National Sheriffs’ Association before the House
Bipartisan Task Force on Heroin and Opioids during a roundtable
discussion in Washington, D.C focused on medication-assisted
treatment (MAT) for incarcerated individuals.
The task force, chaired by Representatives Annie Kuster (D- NH) and
Tom MacArthur (R- NJ), is comprised of over 100 members of the U.S.
House of Representatives from across the country.
“I want to thank the chairs and members of the task force for the
opportunity to participate in today’s discussion,” said Sheriff
Koutoujian. “Everyday sheriffs from across the country are
innovating in an effort to address the opioid epidemic that is
crippling families and communities from Massachusetts to Ohio, and
beyond.”
Sheriff Koutoujian presented on the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
Medication Assisted Treatment And Directed Opioid Recovery (MATADOR)
Program which is one of the longest running MAT programs in the
country.
Speaking on behalf of the NSA, he underscored the importance of
flexibility to customize programs that meet the needs of diverse
communities across the country and ensures that federal funding gets
to the local level without unnecessary restrictions that can impede
participation.
“America's sheriffs are proud to take part in this important
discussion and they are well represented by Sheriff Koutoujian,”
said NSA Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson. "We are
excited to share with Congress the impactful solutions law
enforcement brings to the table to thwart this crisis, including the
Sheriff's MATADOR Program.”
Launched in late 2015, MATADOR is a voluntary program for those with
opioid use disorders returning to the community following
incarceration. MATADOR, which uses an injectable form of naltrexone,
is a multifaceted program that combines enrollment in health
insurance with navigation services and critical casework follow-up.
Since it’s inception more than two years ago, 82 percent of those
who completed six months in MATADOR have not recidivated. And while
a comprehensive evaluation spearheaded by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health showed recently incarcerated individuals
are 120 times more likely to die from an opioid overdose than the
general population, as of June 2018, 96.2 percent of MATADOR
participants – regardless of whether they completed six months –
have not succumbed to a fatal overdose post-release. Contributed
content.
Family Stuff
MetroWest
YMCA Advocacy Day Hosted by State Representative Carolyn
Dykema Provides Opportunity to Experience the Impact Y Summer
Camps Make.
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 24,
8:30-10:15am
Location: The MetroWest YMCA’s Summer Day Camp located at 45 East
Street in Hopkinton
Massachusetts, 01748
Program Schedule:
8:30-9:00 Arrival, Check-in and Coffee
9:00-9:30 Opening remarks from Representative Dykema and Senator
Spilka & YMCA Counselors-in-training testimonials
9:30-10:15 Tour the camp and witness the impact the Y has on young
lives.
Join Senator Spilka, and Representatives Dykema, Lewis and Linsky,
along with local community and business leaders to see first-hand
the effective ways the Y is working to address pressing topics such
as Summer Learning Loss Prevention, Childhood Obesity, the
Achievement Gap, engaging youth-at-risk and leading and guiding
today’s teens to become tomorrow’s leaders!
What to wear: Be a camper for the morning. Wear comfortable and
casual camp clothing. Sneakers
recommended—no sandals please!
Fay School's Sunset Playdates
SUNSET PLAYDATES WITH JEANNIE MACK
Primary School Playground
Join us this summer for a fun family night
out on our playground! Enjoy live music by local children's
musicians and an after-dinner popsicle!
Wednesday, July 25 - Jeannie
Mack
Wednesday, August 8- Alissa
Coates
Sunset Playdates take place from 6:30-7:30
p.m. at Fay's Primary School playground and parking will
be available at 23
Middle Road in Southborough. They are free to attend, but a
registration in required.
Sunset Playdates are open to the public and
are designed for children 8 and under. Parents must accompany
their children at all times during the event.
Due to a mechanical breakdown the roadwork
previously scheduled for 7/16 & 7/17 has been rescheduled to the
following.
8/17 – Fruit St
from Wood St to Cunningham St. Road will be closed from
approximately 7am-12pm.
8/17 – Castle Hill Rd - Full length. Road will be closed from
approximately 12pm-4pm.
8/18 – Lincoln St
– Full length. Road will be closed from approximately 7am-3pm.
Please expect delays
and seek alternate routes.
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
Did Your Basement Get Wet?
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Rolling In
July 17, 2018 -- Behind Hopkinton Reservoir
Dam lurk the coming storms, sending the state park lifeguards
into the building and keeping the patrons out of the water and
under the shelter of a recently built pavilion this afternoon.
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Inez
Globman, 95,
Inez
Globman, 95, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, July
16, 2018 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Meriden,
CT, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (White) and Samuel
Umansky. She was the former wife of Benjamin Globman.
Inez and Benjamin were founding members of the B’nai Shalom
Synagogue in Newington, CT. She loved music, reading, and writing
short stories and had served on the library board in Newington, CT.
She especially took pleasure in spending time with her
great-granddaughter, Ivy. Inez greatly appreciated the staff at
Golden Pond in Hopkinton where she had lived for the past 8 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Fargnoli and her husband,
Paul of Hopkinton; three grandchildren, Jessica Fargnoli and her
husband, Daniel Rosenthal, Michael Fargnoli, and Katie Fargnoli and
her husband, Jimmy Long. She also leaves behind her great
granddaughter, Ivy Mae Rosenthal and many nieces and nephews. She is
predeceased by her sisters, Rhoda Chain and Shirley Ehrlich.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 12:00
p.m. at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Mayhew St. Hopkinton. Shiva will be
observed following the graveside at the home of Barbara from 1:00
p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Inez’s memory may be made to the
Children’s Department at the Hopkinton Public Library. Please make
checks payable to Town of Hopkinton and mail to 13 Main St.
Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
MassBay Announces New Computed Tomography Certificate Program
FRAMINGHAM, MA (July 2018) – MassBay Community
College is pleased to announce that the College has a new Computed
Tomography advanced certificate program starting September 2018.
MassBay Community College’s Health Sciences programs are in
high-demand and this latest certificate program adds to the
College’s robust course offerings to meet the local workforce
demands.
In January 2018, a new amendment went into effect for licensed
Radiologic Technologists, requiring all technologists performing
diagnostic Computed Tomography exams to take and pass the ARRT
(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the NMTCB
(Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) CT exam. MassBay’s
new program has been designed to meet the healthcare demand for
high-skilled Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists. This imaging
program prepares students for the ARRT post-primary registry
examination in Computed Tomography and is designed for certified
technologists, i.e., Diagnostic X-ray, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation
Therapy and Interventional Radiologic Technologists.
“MassBay is eager to build on the success of our Radiologic
Technology program to help area hospitals and imaging centers stay
fully-staffed with well-trained professionals,” said MassBay
Radiologic Technology Program Director William Cote. “The applicant
pool looks great so far, and we are looking forward to a successful
start this fall.”
“After I graduated MassBay’s Radiologic Technology program, I
started looking into Computed Tomography programs to further my
skills and career,” said Ashley DiGregorio of Worcester, a
Radiologic Technologist employed at UMass Medical Center’s
University Campus. “Knowing the high-quality of education, I was
ecstatic to find MassBay was beginning a CT program and I would be
able to take my next step in advancing my career. Radiologic
Technology has provided me with a solid career path, but this new
program will allow me to advance in this field. The possibilities
and opportunities in healthcare are endless and I know these skills
will keep me employable.”
MassBay’s Computed Tomography certificate is a selective admissions
program. All eligible students must be currently employed in
Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy and
must have passed their respective national registry examination. The
Computed Tomography program is a two-semester didactic face-to-face
program with an optional clinical practicum.
“UMass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital is very excited to
partner with MassBay Community College,” said Assistant Vice
President of Diagnostic Services at UMass Memorial
Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital Paul Riggieri. “The educational
training from MassBay along with the hands-on clinical training that
students will receive from Marlborough Hospital is critical in
today’s workforce. This partnership with MassBay will help to ensure
that our future CT Technologists possess the advanced training that
is necessary to deliver the quality patient care that our community
has come to expect.”
Prospective students interested in this program are encouraged to
contact our Admissions Office (781-239-2500 or
admissions@massbay.edu )
and apply before the July 31st deadline. Fall classes start Tuesday,
September 4, 2018.
Hopkinton Community Summer Band Sunday, July 22, 2018, 5:00 pm
Concerts on the Common
From the group:
The Hopkinton Community Summer Band, supported by the Hopkinton
Music Association and Hopkinton Parks and Recreation, will be
performing their annual concert on the Hopkinton Town Common Sunday,
July 22 at 5pm. (In case of rain, we will perform at the same time
in the High School auditorium). The group is made up of community
members, college, high and middle school students and few people
from neighboring towns. The group performs a wide variety of music
so there is something for everyone. We hope to see you there.
Red-Winged
July 16, 2018 -- This red-wing blackbird, a
fair-season resident of Lake Whitehall marshes, as well as other
marshes throughout the area, is identified by his red spot and
black feathers, of which the female has neither. Its loud cries
this afternoon may have been as a result of catching a
photographer eating the few ripe blueberries from a nearby tall
blueberry bush.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
MSP Marine Unit, Dive Team Assist Stranded Boater in Boston
Harbor
July 16,2018 -- At 9 a.m. this morning,
Marine 44, a vessel in the Massachusetts State Police Marine
Section fleet being piloted by Trooper Daniel Carideo, was
transporting two members of the State Police Underwater
Recovery Unit to the United States Coast Guard base in
Boston to conduct a hull survey on USCG Cutter Forward. Not
long after embarking on that mission, however, Marine 44,
with the MSP divers aboard, diverted to a call for a
stranded pleasure boat that had run aground in shallow water
on the back side of George’s Island in Boston Harbor.
Despite heavy fog conditions, Marine 44 located the pleasure
boat, which had run aground in 2-3 feet of water. Because of
the shallow water, neither Marine 44 nor a private marine
towing vessel could get close enough to the pleasure boat to
tow her off the rocky ocean floor. MSP divers Trooper Evan
Breeding and Trooper Andrew Zeller entered the water and
swam to the stranded vessel. Troopers Breeding and Zeller
physically manipulated the boat off the rocks and into about
6 feet of water, where it could float freely.
The boat still required a tow, however, and Troopers
Breeding and Zeller hooked up tow lines between the pleasure
craft and a Sea Tow rescue towboat. The Sea Tow boat towed
the boat to shore, and MSP Marine 44 and the two divers
continued on to the USCG base, where they completed their
initial mission.
Town Hall Reopens
July 16, 2018 -- Above, Town Counsel Raymond
Miyares, who is reappointed each year, is administered the oath
of office today by Lynn P Kelly, Assistant Town Clerk acting as
Town Clerk in the absence of Connor Degan. Below, the façade of
Town Hall is pretty much where it was before the repairs were
made to the interior as a result of a catastrophic water leak on
the third floor that went on for an entire
weekend. Town Manager Norman Khumalo was on hand to answer the
cost of the repairs. He said they were hoping the insurance
would cover everything. Below, the flag is at half-staff through
an order by Governor Charlie Baker to honor Weymouth Police
Officer
Officer Michael Chesna, who was killed in the line of duty
yesterday.
At the Top of Main Street
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from July 10, 2018 - July 13, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo of property
Walking on the other side of the
sign, we can't be sure that the alpaca girl caught the
significance of the visual. Photo by Droid.
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The Daisies and Thee
July 15, 2018 -- On July 4th, Lake Maspenock
was filled with an armada of pleasure boats, Hopkinton State
Park was filled to capacity, but the individual above was
the sole user of the northern end of Lake Whitehall, enjoying
its rarefied air, serenity and self-contained eco-system.
The Acquaintances
5:00 pm
July 15, 2018
Hopkinton Common
Next week: The Hopkinton Community Summer
Band
Canon fire
July 15, 2018 -- This rake, the type usually
used to cultivate rows of agriculture, is positioned like a
canon in an Upton field, about 120 degrees from where it will
connect to a tractor.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Almost Time to Make the Doughnuts
July 14, 2018 -- The new Dunkin'
Donuts at 76 West Main Street, across from the Dynasty
Restaurant, is coming together nicely. Eventually, the
building and Mobil station where the current
Dunkin' Donuts is -- same owner -- will be
demolished, and the franchisee will use this location
instead.
Family Stuff
Busy Department
July 14, 2018 -- Multiple calls
kept several officers jumping late Friday afternoon,
such as this minor MVA on West Main Street in which
the two vehicles pulled one into each of the gas
stations.
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SOLD! Sarah Duckett sells
Hopkinton Independent, remains as Editor
by Robert Falcione
July
13, 2018 -- In a press release sent out today,
Hopkinton Independent
founder/owner/Editor Sarah Lothrop Duckett
announced
that she has sold her hyper-local, bi-weekly
publication to two people; the owner of the
Community Advocate
group of papers, Mendon resident David Bagdon,
and the Independent's longstanding
advertising executive,
longtime Hopkinton resident Susanne (Odell) Farber.
Ms. Duckett stressed the
importance of handing over the reigns to a locally
owned team, one that would preserve the legacy and
integrity of the paper.
Mr.
Bagdon noted, “Susanne
and I are grateful for the trust Sarah has placed in
us. Most local newspapers these days are sold to
conglomerates and investment banks, but she was
determined to ensure that the Independent would be
carried on as a locally-owned publication,” he said.
“Although we do plan a few updates based on reader
input, the goal of providing high quality,
community-based journalism to the people of
Hopkinton will not change.”
The first issue under
the new ownership team will be published in late
August. Its circulation is 7,600, which, according
to the release,
reaches
every home and business in Hopkinton. Photos
from Linkedin.
NOTE: HopNews wishes
them the best!
Do Not Text and Drive
July 13, 2018 -- Above, Hopkinton
Police Sgt. Matthew McNeil looks over the paperwork of a
driver, who he pulled over for texting this afternoon.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Feathered Canyons Everywhere ~ Joni Mitchell
July 13, 2018 -- Mt. Rushmore,
Tiny Tim, the Cheshire Cat, Old Man Winter, Nemo and
whatever else a person wants to see. It's all there in
the clouds, photographed moving over Hopkinton Reservoir
toward the western sun today.
Motor Vehicle Stop in Greenfield Leads to the Arrest of
Three People for Trafficking Heroin
This
morning, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Trooper Anthony
Lavigne, assigned to the State Police Barracks in
Shelburne Falls stopped a 2006 Volkswagen Passat on
Route 91 North by Exit 26 in the town of Greenfield for
a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle contained three
occupants.
The operator was identified as NEIL SNOW, 35 of St.
Johnsbury, VT. The front passenger was identified as
KARRIE LOWREY, 37, of St. Johnsbury, VT and the rear
passenger as DAMON CLOPTON, 22, of Bronx, NY. Trooper
Sean Noonan and Greenfield Police Sergeant Haskins and
Officer Soto assisted with the motor vehicle stop.
As a result of an investigation and subsequent search of
the vehicle and driver and rear passenger, 66 grams of
Heroin along with narcotics paraphernalia was located.
Troopers placed the three occupants under arrest and
transported them to the Shelburne Falls Barracks, where
they were booked. Bail for SNOW and CLOPTON was set at
$20,000 and $10,000 for LOWREY. All three people are to
arraigned today in Greenfield District Court.
NEIL SNOW was charged with the following offenses:
Trafficking Class A;
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
Unlicensed Operation Motor Vehicle
Lights Violation; and
DAMON CLOPTON was charged with the following offenses:
Trafficking Class A;
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
Seatbelt Violation; and
KARRIE LOWREY was charged with the following offenses:
Trafficking Class A;
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
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ROADWORK NOTICE
Roadwork is scheduled to
begin on the following streets.
8/16 – Fruit St from Wood St to Cunningham St. Road will
be closed from approximately 7am-12pm.
8/16 – Castle Hill Rd - Full
length. Road will be closed from approximately 12pm-4pm.
8/17 – Lincoln St – Full length. Road will be closed
from approximately 7am-3pm.
About 16 hours after an
individual struck a pole on Front Street Wednesday
evening at 11:56 pm, crews were still working to
make things right (photo, right). The driver was
charged with Chapter 90, Section 13B, texting while
driving.
"Section 13B: Composing, sending or reading of
electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle
prohibited; penalties
"Section 13B. (a) No
operator of a motor vehicle shall use a mobile
telephone, or any handheld device capable of
accessing the internet, to manually compose, send or
read an electronic message while operating a motor
vehicle. For the purposes of this section, an
operator shall not be considered to be operating a
motor vehicle if the vehicle is stationary and not
located in a part of the public way intended for
travel.
(b) A violation of this section shall be punishable
by a fine of $100 for a first offense, by a fine of
$250 for a second offense and by a fine of $500 for
a third or subsequent offense.
(c) A penalty under this section shall not be a
surchargeable offense under section 113B of chapter
175."
Sometimes, Ya Just Gotta Share
We post this for its
entertainment value, and a lesson in cool police
composure, not for its political source.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Massachusetts
State Police and MetroWest Drug Task Force
Seize Heroin and Cocaine Totaling 1 Kilogram
WOBURN - July 12, 2018 --
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Massachusetts
State Police and the MetroWest Drug Task Force overseen
by the Framingham Police Department today announced the
seizure of over 650 grams of suspected heroin, over 350
grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $60,000
cash in connection with a large scale drug operation
being run out of Boston and Middlesex County. The
packaging of the heroin is consistent with branded
narcotics possibly cut with fentanyl and often referred
to on the street as “fire.”
The
seizure was a result of an over nine month investigation
into an alleged large scale drug distribution operation
that involved the training and management of several
drug runners believed to be operating out of a Hewins
Street location in Boston and delivering drugs to
customers in Natick and Framingham and throughout
Middlesex County.
Today at approximately 11:35 a.m. investigators executed
a search warrant on a vehicle known to them through the
investigation in the Route 9 area of Natick. Upon
searching the vehicle investigators allegedly located
money, 55 clear plastic bags of a brown powder substance
that appeared to be heroin and approximately 39 clear
plastic bags of a white powder substance that appeared
to be cocaine. The driver of the vehicle Johann
Gonzalez, 26, of Boston, was arrested and charged with
trafficking over 200 grams of heroin, conspiracy, and
identity fraud. He will be arraigned tomorrow in Natick
District Court.
Police subsequently executed a search warrant at a
Woodgate Street residence in Boston where they located
additional money and suspected heroin and cocaine. The
occupant of the home Jaime Colon-Bermudez, 31, of Boston
was subsequently arrested and charged with trafficking
heroin over 200 grams, conspiracy, and identity fraud.
He will be arraigned tomorrow in Dorchester District
Court.
A third search warrant was also executed at a Hewins
Street location in Boston.
Additional packaging materials and approximately 600
grams of suspected heroin and cocaine were located.
Three vehicles were also seized as a result of the
investigation.
The prosecutors assigned to this case are Assistant
District Attorneys Graham Van Epps, Cyrus Chung, and
Michael Klunder. This investigation was conducted by the
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts
State Police and the MetroWest Drug Task Force overseen
by the Framingham Police Department. The Boston Police
Department also assisted in the execution of the search
warrants.
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Homeowners
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Communities.
July 13, 2018 One Lumber Street, Hopkinton
77 West Main Street, Hopkinton
Family Stuff
Outlook: Clear Skies, Cloudy Fields
July 12, 2018 -- This behemoth of an earthmover at Legacy Farms
North left a trail of dust in its wake this afternoon.
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Field of Marshmallows
July 12, 2018 -- Round bales, or rolls, of hay were abundant in this
field on Christian Hill Road in Upton today.
Yesterday
afternoon, at approximately 2:22 p.m., troopers from the State
Police Barracks in Charlton responded to
reports of a crash on Route 90 Westbound at the 98.5 mile marker in
Grafton, which resulted in the death of the operator, Joshua
Glynn, 32 of Plymouth.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Thomas Wilson indicates that a
2015 Ford Fusion was traveling on Route 90 Westbound when for
reasons still under investigation it went into the breakdown lane
where it struck the rear of a disabled tractor trailer which was
parked in the breakdown lane.
The operator of the Ford was determined to be deceased at the scene
due to injuries sustained in the crash. The operator of the tractor
trailer, a 45-year-old man from Miami, Fla. suffered no injury.
The right travel lane and the breakdown lane on Route 90 Westbound
were shut down while the crash was investigated.
The cause of this crash remains under investigation.
Trooper Wilson is being assisted in this investigation by the State
Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State
Police Crime Scene Services Section, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Section and Worcester County DA’s Office. Also assisting on scene
were members of Grafton Fire and EMS, the Medical Examiner’s Office
and MA department of Transportation
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Department of Public Health
launches campaign to highlight the dangers of vape pens and
e-cigarettes
Educating parents on the new look of nicotine addiction
BOSTON
(July 11, 2018) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
today launched its first statewide public information campaign
to educate parents of middle and high school-aged children about
the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes. The campaign, The New
Look of Nicotine Addiction, seeks to spread the word that these
high-tech products are harmful, that they contain nicotine which
can damage a teenager’s developing brain and lead to addiction.
“E-cigarette use among young people is on the rise in the
state,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders.
“It is important that we educate parents about the risks
associated with these products, and empower young people to make
informed decisions about their health.”
Nearly half of Massachusetts high school students have tried
e-cigarettes at least once and nearly one quarter of them
reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days – a rate nine
times higher than adults, according to the latest statewide data
on the health and risk behaviors of Massachusetts youth. In an
alarming comparison, more high school students reported using
e-cigarettes than all other tobacco products combined:
“The health risks of using e-cigarettes and vaping pens for
youth are clear,” said Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel,
MD, MPH. “Nicotine is addictive and has a negative impact on
teen brain development, including increased risk for depression,
mood disorders, and future substance misuse. That’s why
educating parents on these risks is so important.”
Vape pens and e-cigarettes are the latest examples of how the
tobacco industry targets youth in their marketing efforts:
· These products come in nearly 8,000 flavors, many of them
sweetened to appeal to younger palates.
· They’re cheaply priced to encourage impulse buys by young
people.
· They’re easy to get – available at gas stations, corner
stores, pharmacies, mini-marts and other convenient locations in
the community.
DPH’s new campaign will be featured on transit, online and
through social media channels starting this week. The campaign
also includes posters, flyers and other collateral materials for
parents as well as a toolkit for schools and community-based
organizations and billboards, which will be rolled out in August
to coincide with the new school year.
More information on the campaign is available at
www.getoutraged.orgContributed content.
> Cornell's Irish Pub, Permit Granted
> Carol DeVeuve, Absent from Meeting, Wins Appointment to the
Planning Board
by Robert Falcione
July 10, 2018 -- In a testament to the
longstanding practice of community involvement by the founders
of Cornell's, as well as the current owners of Cornell's Irish
Pub, Selectmen voted to grant a temporary license to serve beer
and wine under a tent in the parking lot during a fundraiser to
benefit an individual who is ill. The Police Department has
agreed to waive any requirement for a police detail, because the
parking direction will be taking place inside the lot.
The benefit
will be held on July 28, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at
Cornell's Irish Pub, 229 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton.
The Selectmen and
the Planning Board held a joint meeting to appoint a member to
fill a seat on the Planning Board made vacant by the resignation
of Cliff Kistner. Three men who applied for the position showed
up to pitch for their appointment to the 4 Selectmen and 7
Planning Board members. They lost out to the fourth person who
applied, but was not present, former Planning Board member Carol
DeVeuve, who was voted to the position in abstentia, after
glowing testimonials by Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and
former Planning Board member, Claire Wright, and Planning Board
Chair Muriel Kramer. Ms. DeVeuve's appointment is until next
May's election, when she will need to win the office through the
voters.
The Greyhound Friends, Inc., 167 Saddle Hill Road rescheduled
their public hearing for this evening to August 7, 2018. The
group would like to reopen the kennel, which was closed by
the state following the discovery of violations. The Attorney
General is conducting an investigation, which many believe will
come to a close, soon.
The
Selectmen will meet next on August 7, 2018.
Free
Pasta Dinner at St. Paul’s July 25
HOPKINTON, MASS. (July 10, 2018) – The July Community Pasta Supper
at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be
held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. 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 will be 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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Gail
Jane Belmore, 80
Gail Jane
Belmore, 80, of Milford and formerly of Hopkinton,
passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Natick, she was the
daughter of the late Esther (Hoey) and Philip McRobert. She was the
wife of the late Joseph R. Belmore.
Gail recently retired from Jamie Oil Company in Ashland, and
previously worked for many years at Terry Oil Company in Hopkinton.
She leaves many friends and family in Hopkinton and Marlborough, and
will be greatly missed.
She is survived by two daughters, Susan Martin of Whitinsville and
Lisa Daly of Milford. She also leaves behind her siblings, Judith
McCommis of Bellingham, Philip McRobert of Hopkinton, Janet Mackay
of Hopkinton; 3 grandchildren, Carly and Trevor Martin and Keelin
Daly; sisters-in-law, Mary and Donna McRobert, as well as many
nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, William
McRobert and her son in law, David Martin.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
at the
Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A funeral mass
will be celebrated on Friday, July 13th at 10:30 a.m. at St. John
the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery,
Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail’s memory may be
made to a charity of one’s choice.
Family Stuff
Do Something You’ll Love!
A call for singers
Can
you carry a tune? Have you thought of singing in a chorus? Join
the Treblemakers, a regional non-audition community chorus based
at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Under the direction of Dr.
Richard Romiti, rehearsals for our winter holiday concert begin
the first Wednesday after Labor Day, September 5, at 7:30 pm and
continue on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:15pm. Hopkinton
Center for the Arts is at 98 Hayden Rowe Street, in Hopkinton.
The Treblemakers’ concert will be performed
on Wednesday evening, December 12. Drop in and give us a try at
our open rehearsals during the month of September. For more
details, contact Carolyn Letvin at
carolyn@carolynletvin.com . The Treblemakers chorus is part
of Enter Stage Left Theater, the resident theater company of the
Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Check out all that HCA has to
offer at
www.hopartscenter.org .
PLEASE SIGN-UP AT THE SENIOR CENTER
FRONT DESK IF YOU WANT YOUR NAME IN A HAT TO PLAY 508
497 -9730
3:00 Bocce practice among the
seniors. Refreshments
4:00 Bocce Challenge with Hopkinton’s Police and Fire
Departments personnel and any senior who wants to
participate. (Names to be drawn from a hat.)
4:30 ITALIAN SANDWICHES FROM OLIVA’S & SALADS In the
event of serious inclement weather call the Senior
Center for confirmation of rain date, Thursday the 20th.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Concerts on the Common
July 9, 2018 -- Barbara Kessler
and her band entertained the gathering for the first
Sunday Concerts on the Common late Sunday afternoon.
Below, Amanda Maffei and husband Peter Lagoy enjoy the show. Amanda Maffei
and Her Mercenaries will be closing out the Summer
Concerts on the Common on August 19, 2018.
Town Hall is Moving Back to 18 Main Street!
July
9, 2018 -- During the week of July 2, Town staff
began moving back to 18 Main Street. Town business
will continue to operate out of 80 South Street
until all employees are back at 18 Main Street,
which is scheduled to be complete on July 16th.
There may be some minor delays in service on Friday,
July 13, when the last employees are moved from 80
South Street to 18 Main Street. Overall, departments
at 18 Main Street are located on the same floor as
they were before. While the Treasurer/Collector's
office will remain on the first floor, Accounting
has moved to the second floor. Additionally, both
Youth and Family Services, and the Information
Technology Department, will relocate to Fruit St.
effective Monday July 16th.
As of July 16th Town Offices will be fully
operational at 18 Main Street. Please feel free to
come by and see your new Town Hall as the building
required a full restoration (new flooring, ceilings,
lights, paint) as well as a renovation and new
layout for the first floor.
Norman Khumalo
Town Manager
HopNews file photo
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from July 3, 2018 - July 9, 2018 Click on blue links to see Town's property card
w/photo of property
Dear Voters of Hopkinton,
Concerns of voters have been brought to my attention over the cards
informing voters that they have been made inactive and they must
return the attached postcard to be placed back on the active list.
To address these concerns, I would like to explain the process,
purpose, and what might have happened if you believe you were sent a
card in error, or receive a card in the near future.
Every January we send out the annual census to keep track of our
population and maintain updated voter rolls. When we do not receive
a census back by the spring, we generate a report and labels of
those voters whom have been changed to inactive due to outdated
census data and mail the required confirmation notice. This makes it
very important to respond to the census every year and as soon as
possible to ensure that your status is kept active.
Two common misconceptions are that being on the inactive voter list
deletes you from the voter rolls or means that you don't vote often
enough. Even when you vote it does not update your census year, but
will reactivate your voter status. The last census of the spring was
not updated until the start of June, so some people may have voted
in May and not had their census data updated. Any one who sent in
their census after the start of June may have received a card
because we did not have it before you were inactivated. If we get a
census back then it reactivates all voters in the household. This is
a method of ensuring voters are still residents and eligible to vote
here in Hopkinton.
As for why you may have received one when you are certain you
responded. This status is based on what our office receives. If you
send it to us and it gets lost in the mail and never reaches us then
we are unable to update your census and inactivate you when the time
comes. It it a priority of this office to have the most current
census data as possible. If you have any further questions or
concerns, please email us at
townclerk@hopkintonma.gov
, call at (508) 497-9710, or stop in to see us at the office.
Regards,
Connor B. Degan
Your Town Clerk
Town of Hopkinton
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 80 SOUTH ST., HOPKINTON (until 07/16/2018)
July 9, 2018 -- Above, an Ashland Police
Officer on an ATV and Hopkinton Police Officers confer regarding
a lewd act
allegedly
committed by a male they seek, presumably against a female
victim in Hopkinton State Park. The offense was determined to
have occurred in the Ashland part of the park, and so the
results of the initial part of the investigation were made
available to the Ashland Officer. Although the entrance to the
park is in Hopkinton, most of the park is in the town of
Ashland.
Hopkinton Veterans' Breakfast
13
July 2018
Dear Veterans and Friends:
The upcoming Vets
Breakfast is on 13 July 2018, at 0900 hours, at the Senior
Center bringing you an 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 July
13th will be shared; for example, the date was in the midst ofThe
Tet Offensivein 1968. Many Marines and
Soldiers from Hopkinton were involved.
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: Who is the only non-Yankee with 500 HRs
and 3 championships?
Any
veteran with transportation difficulties should call Amy Beck
on/before 11 July 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
Allessio
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Robert
William Schiloski, 73
Robert William Schiloski, 73
,
of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family
on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the
late Charlotte (Smith) and Robert W. Schiloski Sr. He was the
husband of Sharon (Deiana) Schiloski of Hopkinton.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his boys
play football. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his
grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he survived by his five boys, Robert Schiloski and
his wife, Jill of Franklin, Peter Schiloski of Mendon, Philip
Schiloski and his wife, Jody of Hopedale, Richard Schiloski and his
wife, Sandy of Upton, and David Schiloski of Hopkinton. He also
leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 siblings,
Paul Schiloski, Philip Schiloski, Lola Dzerkacz and her husband,
Frank, Kenneth Schiloski; as well as several nieces and nephews and
his dear cousin, Richard Smith.
Visitation
will be held on Wednesday, July 11th from 4:00-7:00p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Robert’s name may be made to VNA Care Network,120
Thomas St. Worcester, MA 01608.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
5:00 pm
Hopkinton Common
Barbara Kessler and her band
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Video
Clips from Back Pages Duo at Bill's Pizzeria on July 7 For the full experience with bass pedals, please use
earbuds, headphones or a computer with external sound.
No Radar
July 8, 2018 -- While the Lake Maspenock
Boat Parade was going on on July 4, these boats were part of
only a handful out on the water at Lake Whitehall, and the
police responded to a fight at the filled-to-capacity Hopkinton
State Park. The boat speed limit on Lake Whitehall is 12 mph,
but we've never seen radar in use.
Family Stuff
Mary Sipala, 90
HOPKINTON - Mary Sipala, 90, died peacefully
July 1, 2018 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton, MA. She was the wife
of the late Salvatore Sipala. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was
the daughter of the late Antonio and Giuditta (Daole) Marra and
sister of John Marra.
Mary Sipala lived a
life of acceptance, love and peace. She was a beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Later in life
she became an avid water colorist and potter. She enjoyed
cooking for her family and was lovingly known for “Grandma’s
meatballs."
Mary centered her life around family and
friends. She appreciated and enjoyed nature along with the
companionship of her dogs.
Mary is survived by her children Michael Sipala and wife
Katherine, Linda Finnerty and husband James, Donna Naugler and
husband Peter, Anthony Sipala and wife Jill, Lori Barnes and
husband Jeffrey, brother in-law Joseph Sipala and wife Delores,
nephew William Sipala and wife Patricia. She was the aunt of
predeceased nephew Joseph Sipala. Mary also leaves eight
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two grandnephews and
their family.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, July
22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton MA. A funeral Mass
will be celebrated Monday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. in St.
Anthony's Church in Woonsocket, RI. Family and friends are
welcome to gather at the church starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial of
cremains will follow the Mass in St. Charles Cemetery,
Blackstone, MA.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Not too late to watch this: Thanks to Holly Russell's facebook feed.
Single Again Free Fun
Friday July 20
HOPKINTON,
MA (July 6, 2018) –
To take advantage of the Highland
Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program, St. Paul's Single
Again group is organizing a day trip to enjoy the Elm Bank gardens
of the Mass Horticultural Society in Wellesley on July 20. If it is
rainy, the backup plan is the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, also
free that day. The group will depart by car pool from St Paul’s (61
Wood Street in Hopkinton) at 9:30 a.m. returning early afternoon.
All are welcome! Call Laurie with questions and let her know you’re
coming. 774-253-4432.
About Single Again
Single Again is a support
group for people who, though divorce, death, or other circumstances
are single again. 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 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.
Summer Safety Kickoff
NEWTON
– July 6, 2018 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and The
Shops at Chestnut Hill recently hosted a Summer Safety kickoff event
as part of annual efforts to educate parents, guardians and
caretakers on ways to keep children safe during the summer months.
With rising temperatures, this event was an opportunity to inform
the public about risks to children associated with summer heat
including window falls, drowning and the dangers of leaving children
in hot cars.
District Attorney Ryan was joined at the event by Newton Mayor
Ruthanne Fuller, first responders from the Newton Police Department,
Newton Fire Department and Fallon Ambulance, General Manager of The
Shops at Chestnut Hill Theresa Morocco and Starbucks Manager Kelly
Shepard.
Children in attendance were given the opportunity to explore
emergency vehicles including fire trucks, ambulances and police
cruisers. Children were also able to participate in several summer
safety-themed games and activities including a summer safety bean
bag toss and a rubber duck matching game. As they played, staff from
the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office provided children with
important tips to help them stay safe throughout the summer.
C
UPDATED
Inez
Globman, 95,
July
13, 2018 -- In a press release sent out today,
Hopkinton Independent
announced
that she has sold her hyper-local, bi-weekly
publication to two people; the owner of the
Community A
The
seizure was a result of an over nine month investigation
into an alleged large scale drug distribution operation
that involved the training and management of several
drug runners believed to be operating out of a Hewins
Street location in Boston and delivering drugs to
customers in Natick and Framingham and throughout
Middlesex County.
Yesterday
afternoon, at approximately 2:22 p.m., troopers from the State
BOSTON
(July 11, 2018) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
today launched its first statewide public information campaign
to educate parents of middle and high school-aged children about
the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes. The campaign, The New
Look of Nicotine Addiction, seeks to spread the word that these
high-tech products are harmful, that they contain nicotine which
can damage a teenager’s developing brain and lead to addiction.
Gail
Jane Belmore, 80
Can
you carry a tune? Have you thought of singing in a chorus? Join
the Treblemakers, a regional non-audition community chorus based
at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Under the direction of Dr.
Richard Romiti, rehearsals for our winter holiday concert begin
the first Wednesday after Labor Day, September 5, at 7:30 pm and
continue on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:15pm. Hopkinton
Center for the Arts is at 98 Hayden Rowe Street, in Hopkinton.
chow
with fellow veterans.
Robert
William Schiloski, 73
HOPKINTON - Mary Sipala, 90, died peacefully
July 1, 2018 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton, MA. She was the wife
of the late Salvatore Sipala. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was
the daughter of the late Antonio and Giuditta (Daole) Marra and
sister of John Marra. 
HOPKINTON,
MA (July 6, 2018) –
NEWTON
– July 6, 2018 -- Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and The
Shops at Chestnut Hill recently hosted a Summer Safety kickoff event
as part of annual efforts to educate parents, guardians and
caretakers on ways to keep children safe during the summer months.
With rising temperatures, this event was an opportunity to inform
the public about risks to children associated with summer heat
including window falls, drowning and the dangers of leaving children
in hot cars.
