The Fay School Farmers Market takes place on the campus of Fay
School in Southborough, Massachusetts. The market is open to all and
features local produce, prepared food, and handmade goods by local
vendors and Fay School faculty and staff. Join us, and bring your
neighbors, as we celebrate our local farmers, delicious food, and a
sustainable community!
Celebrate the harvest at our Fall 2018
season! Our farmers market will run for six Saturdays in September
and October from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each market will feature local
produce, food, and handmade goods as well as crafts for children,
games, and musical performances by Fay students and faculty members.
The market will take place in Harlow Circle (in front of the Primary
School) at 23 Middle Road, Southborough.
We are pleased to announce thatMimosa
Pudica Capsules
are now available without a
prescription. You can order from
Hopkinton Drug or at a participating
practitioners office.
Other New Products Coming Soon -
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Governor Baker Signs BRAVE Act
CHELSEA —August 28, 2018 -- Governor Charlie Baker today joined
Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Secretary of
Veterans' Services Francisco Ureña, members of the Legislature and
veterans of the United States Armed Services at the ceremonial
signing of An Act Relative to Veterans Benefits, Rights,
Appreciation, Validation and Enforcement (S. 2632) at the Soldiers'
Home in Chelsea. Known as the “BRAVE Act”, the legislation provides
additional support for members of the veterans’ community and their
families, including tax credits and enhanced educational
opportunities.
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Schools and Police Expand SRO
Program
Pictured from left to right are: Chief Ed Lee,
Officer Matt Santoro, Officer Ben Stickney and Officer Phil Powers
Joint Press Release from School and
Police Departments:
August 28, 2018 -- The Hopkinton Public Schools
and the Hopkinton Police Department are pleased to announce the
expansion of the School Resource Officer program. Through the
commitment and support of the community, an additional officer has
been added to the Police Department. This position will allow for
two part time School Resource Officers, ensuring full coverage of
the Elementary Schools. Officer Powers will remain as the lead
School Resource Officer and will spend the majority of his time at
the High School.
Originating in 1999, this long standing police-school partnership
builds collaboration and communication between students and their
community. This partnership will be enhanced this year by the
presence of two new officers: Matthew Santoro and Benjamin Stickney.
The addition of officers at the elementary levels helps our youngest
learners gain exposure to uniformed officers, public safety, and
choices around personal responsibility and community based justice.
Complementing the educational aspect of the work, School Resource
Officers Stickney and Santoro have been fully trained in ALICE
protocols, and accordingly they will take part in risk assessment,
crisis response, and other school safety measures.
Chief Lee has stated, “I am extremely excited about the expansion of
this program. This position clearly demonstrates the community's
commitment to the development and security of our children.”
Dr. Cavanaugh has stated, “Our extended partnership with the police
helps to broaden elementary students’ understanding of community and
their participation in it.”
If you are at the school and see any of your School Resource
Officers, please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Senior
Picnic Relocated
IMPORTANT SENIOR PICNIC UPDATE: *NEW LOCATION*: Due
to extreme heat in the forecast, tomorrow's picnic will now take
place at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton from 12-2.
Seniors from the 8th Middlesex District can enjoy a fun afternoon
filled with great food and conversation. I hope you will join us to
cool off in the air conditioning!
If you've already RSVP-ed, you do not need to do so again. If you
haven't yet had the chance to RSVP and would like to join us, please
call your local senior center. I look forward to seeing you
tomorrow!
Summer of 2018 Photographic
Retrospective; Editor's Picks
HopNews' 15 Year Anniversary
August 28, 2018 -- The majority of the photos below (Click on
thumbnails for larger image), from July 1, 2018 to August 27, 2018,
were taken by HopNews Editor/Photographer Robert Falcione. With
humility we thank photographer John Collins, Park Ranger Dan Harvey,
Milford photographer Jim Calarese and Hopkinton resident Sarah
Minsk-Eduardo,
as well as those we might have not mentioned
for their contributions to the beauty of our pages. Not all of the photos taken in the nearly
two-month period are represented below, mostly because they were
part of a thumbnail, or gallery, presentation themselves, like the
Horribles Parade or Sunday concerts, or did not meet the aesthetic
or journalistic nature of those that did.
Please enjoy, from the most recent entry of three friends at their
50th reunion of HHS Class of 1968 last Saturday, to the last
thumbnail, a native robin from the beginning of July, these photos
of Hopkinton, as well as other, mostly nearby places.
Anne
(LeBonte) Shea passed away peacefully on August 24,
2018 at the age of 84 years. Joseph, her devoted husband of 61
years, was with her.
Anne Shea was a formidable woman who grew up in humble
surroundings near Boston and went onto successful teaching and
business careers. Most importantly she was an incredible Mother and
Grand and Great-Grandmother. She was in the first class of women to
attend Boston College in 1952. She met her future husband Joseph
Shea at BC. While stationed in Germany they married on January 29th,
1957. Over the next 7 years Anne gave birth to Brian, Kevin, Brendan
and Kerry. To date their children have extended their families with
ten grand kids and three great-grandchildren.
While rearing her
children, Anne began teaching at a special needs elementary school
in CA and then an inner-city school in Newark NJ. Years later, she
established a successful real estate career in Laguna Beach where
they resided for 20 years. In retirement they moved to Sonoma in
1997. She and Joseph were able to travel extensively through Europe,
Australia and North America. Throughout her life Anne was active in
national and local politics where she was a strong advocate for
responsible growth and other social causes.
Anne was predeceased
by her brothers Edward and Harold LeBonte. In addition to her
husband Joseph “Papa Joe”, “Grammy Anne” leaves behind her children:
Brian and his wife Julie, and their children Molly Salimi and her
husband Barbod and her two children Dariush and Jami of Boston MA,
and Megan and her daughter Madison of Palm Desert CA; Kevin and his
Maura and their three children Caitlin, Patrick and Caroline of
Hopkinton MA; Brendan and his wife Cheryl and their three children
Sidney, Claire, and Morgan of Westford MA; and Kerry (Shea) Loder
and her husband Noel Loder and their two sons Jack and Sean of Mill
Valley CA.
Funeral services are
being handled by Duggan’s Mission Chapel of Sonoma. A memorial
service and celebration of her life is planned for September at St.
Leo’s church in Sonoma.
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Saturday was David's last day at the Gourmet, and he talks about it,
and his future, with us. Editor's note: Our embedded presentation of the video
linked above on Saturday -- it was displayed below -- only received
17 views reported by YouTube in 2 days, falling far short of any
expectations, and far below any recent videos. Knowing that YouTube has
pauses on certain numbers on its counter (17, 99, 199), we presented the picture above
and linked it
to our YouTube site instead, and found 234 views. So,
readers, that's why the video appeared twice. (And now it appears to
be stuck on 234).
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Half-staff for Senator McCain
Please be advised that as a mark of solemn
respect for, and in honor of, United States Senator John McCain who
passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 and in accordance with a
Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker
has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be
lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning immediately
until further notice.
These gubernatorial orders apply to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution
of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls.
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings.
3. All state military installations.
End of a series
August 27, 2018 -- Yesterday afternoon's concert put a an
exclamation point onto a summer of fine community experiences with
music on the Hopkinton Common, as Jumpin' Juba performed for a rain-date
presentation.
Unbelted
Driver Ejected, Killed
August 25, 2018 – This morning at about 3:30 a.m., State Police
responded to a crash on Route 95 Northbound, south of Exit 5, in
Attleboro which resulted in the death of the operator.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Shane O’Reilly indicates that a
26-year-old Randolph man was traveling on Route 495 Northbound in a
2010 Toyota Scion when, for reasons still under investigation, his
vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and rolled over in
the median. The operator and sole occupant, who was unbelted at the
time of the crash, was ejected from the vehicle. He was subsequently
pronounced deceased at the scene.
The cause of this crash remains under investigation with assistance
from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section,
Crime Scene Services Section, Troop H detectives, and the Office of
the Chief Medical Examiner. State Police were assisted on scene by
Attleboro Fire and EMS, and Attleboro Police.
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Frances
Ann (McGrath) Tomlin, 69
Frances Ann (McGrath) Tomlin, 69, of Ft. Myers, Florida and formerly
of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 after a long
illness. She was the daughter of the late James and Barbara McGrath
and was the wife of 50 years to Benjamin P. Tomlin of Ft. Myers.
Frances and Ben lived in various places throughout the United
States, as well as living four years in Germany, while Ben was
serving in the Air Force. Fran had worked for Bullard Abrasives in
Westborough, Rainbow Movers in Franklin, MA and Florida, and for
the Hopkinton Post Office. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her siblings, Bobby McGrath
and his wife, Ree, Tommy McGrath and his wife, Terry, Jean Hendricks
and her husband, Steve and Patsy Garver and her husband, Melvin.
She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. She is
predeceased by her son, B. J. Tomlin, who passed away this past
January, two brothers, James and William McGrath and her Godson,
Brad Canty.
A private graveside service will be held with family. A
celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4
to 6 PM at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Fran’s name may be made to Canty’s Underdog
Scholarship Fund, 5 Cunningham St. Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements
are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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Hopkinton High School Class of 1968
Reunion
August 25, 2018 -- From left, friends Frank
Bozycko, Diane (Murray) Hakansson and Steven Hunt pose for a photo
at the 50th reunion of the Hopkinton High School Class of 1968 at
the Woodville Rod and Gun. They are apparently underclassmen who
snuck in.
Hand-held Radar
August 25, 2018 -- Unlike a
stationary, vehicle-mounted radar unit, a hand-held gun does not
trip radar detectors until the speeder is looking at it.
Above, Sgt. Timothy Brennan and Patrolman Brendon Lyver near the
"S" turn in Woodville.
Pond Street August 25, 2018 -- This Pond Street scene
greets westbound drivers four seasons of the year, framed by natural
and man-made structures.
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Concert on the Hopkinton Common
Jumpin' Juba
Sunday
August 26, 2018
5-7:00 pm
Two-car Crash
August 25, 2018 -- Officers Moira McGaffigan
and Brian Sanchioni confer behind a vehicle that was "t-boned"
apparently by a vehicle exiting the bank parking lot at 12 Main
Street. The side air bags were deployed, which makes it
ineligible to drive. Several children were in the vehicle, part
of three generations of a family. Below, the gouge caused by the
strike.
State Police arrest two for suspected marijuana distribution
in Andover
August
24, 2018 — Last night at about 11:40 p.m., a motor vehicle stop on
Route 495 Southbound at Exit 41 in Andover led to the arrest of two
people for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, among
other charges.
Trooper Kevin Delgado of the State Police barracks in Andover was on
patrol on Route 495 when he observed a 2005 Subaru Legacy
traveling southbound at an excessive speed. He pulled the vehicle
over and, upon making contact with the operator and passenger,
immediately observed numerous suspected marijuana plants inside the
vehicle, in plain view. Further investigation determined that there
were 115 suspected marijuana plants, more than three pounds of a
substance believed to be marijuana, and paraphernalia related to the
packaging and sale of drugs located inside the vehicle.
The operator, BRIANNA JEAN POMERANTZ, 19, of Devens, and her
passenger, LUCAS THAYER, 32, of Harvard, were both placed under
arrest on the following charges:
1. Possession of a class D substance
(marijuana) with intent to distribute
2. Conspiracy to violate the drug laws
POMERANTZ was additionally cited for speeding.
Both were released on personal recognizance and will be arraigned in
Lawrence District Court on Monday.
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State health officials announce first three human cases and
one horse case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts
Residents urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites
BOSTON ( August 24, 2018) - The
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the
first three human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this
year. One is a woman in her 70s from Worcester County who was
hospitalized but has since been discharged. The second is a woman in
her 60s from Middlesex County who was not hospitalized during her
illness. The third is a woman in her 50s from Suffolk County who was
hospitalized but has been discharged. A horse, stabled in Hampshire
County, also was infected, became severely ill and had to be
euthanized.
On Tuesday, DPH raised the risk level for West Nile virus from low
to moderate in every Massachusetts city and town. It was only the
second time since WNV was first detected in the commonwealth in 2000
that public health officials have raised the risk level statewide.
“There has been an increase in WNV-infected mosquitoes identified
this year throughout the state, an indication that the risk is
widespread and ongoing,” said Public Health Commissioner Monica
Bharel, MD, MPH. “That means that this year, it is extremely
important for people to take steps to avoid mosquito bites including
using repellents, wearing clothing to reduce exposed skin, dumping
standing water, and moving indoors when you notice mosquitoes biting
you.”
“August and September are the months when we typically see more
human cases because it is the beginning of the peak season for
possible West Nile virus human infections,” said DPH State
Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown. “These new human cases
illustrate why we informed people about the increased risk for human
infections earlier this week.”
In 2017, there were 6 human cases of WNV infection identified in
Massachusetts.
WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected
mosquito. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the
age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people
infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms
tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more
severe illness can occur.
People can take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones
from illnesses caused by mosquitoes.
Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N,
N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of
lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)], or IR3535 according to
the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be
used on infants under two months of age and should be used in
concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon
eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are
peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor
activities that occur during evening or early morning.
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wear long-sleeves, long
pants, and socks when outdoors to help keep mosquitoes away from
your skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water.
Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed
by either draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain
gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools,
and change the water in birdbaths frequently.
Install or Repair Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having
tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
Protect Your Animals
Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on
their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as
buckets, tires, and wading pools – especially after heavy rains.
Water troughs provide excellent mosquito breeding habitats and
should be flushed out at least once a week during the summer months
to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep
horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to
mosquitoes. Owners should also speak with their veterinarian about
mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to
prevent WNV and EEE. If an animal is diagnosed with WNV or EEE,
owners are required to report to DAR, Division of Animal Health by
calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by
calling 617-983-6800.
More information, including all WNV and EEE positive results, can be
found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at
www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito
or by calling the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.
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The Little World
August 24, 2018 -- This could be anyone's
backyard today, as this bee fills her basket with pollen.
A telephoto or zoom lens can be very helpful in getting these types
of shots.
The bee above gathered nectar from the protruding anthers, while the
bumblebees went inside the petals.
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The Spoon
One Lumber Street
After Dinner, Check out the Spoonery, around back!
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STATE
HEALTH OFFICIALS ALERT RESIDENTS ABOUT
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO MEASLES AT AN AREA HOSPITAL AND OTHER
LOCATIONS
BOSTON
(August, 23, 2018) The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(DPH) has confirmed a case of measles which was diagnosed at Lahey
Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC). The individual, during their
infectious period, was in a number of locations that could have
resulted in exposures to other people. Measles is very contagious
and people who are not immune and visited the locations on the below
specified dates may be at risk for developing measles or may now be
developing symptoms of the disease. Anyone who visited these
locations on any of these dates during the times listed is advised
to contact their health care provider to confirm their immunization
status.
DPH urges all those who do not know their measles immunization
status to get vaccinated with at least one dose of Measles Mumps and
Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles vaccine given within 72 hours of
exposure may prevent measles disease, and vaccination beyond this
window will provide protection from subsequent exposures. Lahey
hospital has been reaching out to individuals at high risk of
exposure, and is collaborating with DPH and local health authorities
to ensure that all exposed individuals have this information.
Exposures to this individual may have occurred at the following
locations and times:
Facility: Location: Dates and times
Logan Airport Terminal B Boston 8/15, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Lexington High School Library 251 Waltham St., Lexington 8/16, 3:30
p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Complex 80 Worthen Rd., Lexington 8/19,
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lahey Outpatient Center, Lexington 16 Hayden Ave., Lexington 8/20,
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LHMC, Burlington Emergency Department 8/20, 1:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
LHMC, Burlington Inpatient Units 7 Central, 6 Central and 5 Central
(ICU and CCU) 8/20 from 8:00 p.m. to 8/21 at 9:00 p.m.
Those who were exposed and begin to develop symptoms of measles
should call their healthcare provider before visiting an office,
clinic or emergency department. Visiting a healthcare facility may
put others at risk and should be avoided. Anyone who has had measles
in the past or has received two doses of the vaccine is unlikely to
develop measles even if exposed.
Early symptoms of measles occur 10 days to 2 weeks after exposure
and may resemble a cold (with fever, cough, runny nose, and red
eyes) and a rash occurs on the skin 2-4 days after the initial
symptoms develop. The rash usually appears first on the head and
then moves downward. The rash typically lasts a few days and then
disappears in the same order.
People with measles may be contagious up to four days before the
rash appears and for four days after the day the rash appears.
People who have had measles in the past or who have been vaccinated
against measles per CDC recommendations are considered immune. The
CDC recommendations are:
Children. Children should receive their first dose of
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12-15 months. School-aged
children need two doses of MMR vaccine.
Adults. Adults should have at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Certain
groups at high risk need two doses of MMR, such as international
travelers, health care workers, and college students. Adults born in
the U.S. before 1957 are considered to be immune to measles from
past exposures.
“Fortunately, most people have been vaccinated against measles,”
said State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown. “Our efforts now are
to identify people who may be at risk of getting ill and to get them
vaccinated. If they become ill we ask them to telephone their
providers rather than going directly to a healthcare facility.”
August 23, 2018 -- Samantha Rose from Dana
Farber and Peter Mezitt, President of Weston Nurseries hold a
representative check totaling the cumulative contributions of
Weston Nurseries over the last eight years.
Mr. Mezitt said their contributions averaged
about $11,000 annually until they began the "Blooms, Brews and
BBQ" event last year, which doubled their contribution to the
fund. In any event, the cumulative contribution of Weston
Nurseries will top $100,000 this year.
Weston Nurseries to Host the 2nd Annual
Blooms Brews & BBQ Fundraiser in Hopkinton
Press
Release:
● Date & Time: Saturday September 8th from
11:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Advance tickets are $10 and are available
online at
www.westonnurseries.com/ . Tickets are available at the gate
on the day of the event for $15. Kids under 12 get in free. Beer
tickets are $5 each, and are good for one pour.
● Proceeds from this event will benefit the
Jimmy Fund in the fight against cancer.
● The event will include local food truck
vendors, live music on stage, craft breweries, and games, all on
our beautiful event lawn surrounded by display gardens.
Hopkinton,
Massachusetts - The second annual Blooms, Brews & BBQ will be
held at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton on September 8th.
Festivities include include local craft breweries, food truck
vendors, live music on stage, and games. This year’s event will
once again be held on our gorgeous event lawn surrounded by
display gardens.
Proceeds from this event will benefit The
Jimmy Fund in the fight against cancer. Weston Nurseries has
been fundraising for the Jimmy Fund as their flagship charity
for 8 years and has raised over $90,000 to date. Each year our
staff and community members come together to participate in the
Jimmy Fund walk, and this year we have named our Jimmy Fund Walk
Team “Such Devotion”, after longtime employee and fundraising
champion Bob Such.
We hope to surpass our fundraising goals
this year and pass the $100K mark, with the help of our staff,
our customers, and our community. Anyone is welcome to join our
Walk Team! Come to the event or visit our website for details.
“Everyone knows someone who has been
impacted by cancer, even here at Weston. It’s close to home, and
that’s why this is so important.” -Peter Mezitt,
Weston Nurseries President.
Their will be a variety of local craft
breweries to bring new and interesting varieties of beer to the
festival. Information about specific breweries that will be
present will be updated on the Weston Nurseries website as they
are confirmed. On stage we will be featuring a series of
excellent local bands (file photo), including The Cold
Expectations, the Rationales, The F Tones, and The Roy Sludge
Trio.
Children are most welcome, as are well
behaved pets. Last year’s event was a resounding success enjoyed
by our staff and attendees alike, and we have been looking
forward to putting this on once again, and hopefully for many
years to come! For any questions, please visit our website or
call our Garden Center.
[HopNews video will follow]
ROADWORK
NOTICE
Saddle Hill Rd will be closed from
Clydesdale Rd to Equestrian Dr on 8/24 from 7am-2:30pm so crews can
replace a collapsed drain pipe near #43.
Detour will be
in place through Equestrian Dr, Appaloosa Cir and Clydesdale Ln.
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
Traffic Jam
August 23, 2018-- When the traffic logjam in
front of the schools complex was finally unraveled this morning,
School Resource Officer Phil Powers called it "The Perfect
Storm." Construction in the roadway narrowing it to one lane,
and an abundance of programs at the schools converged to bring
traffic to a standstill before several police officers arrived,
some from the construction area, to move things along.
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On the Road Again, a HopNews
Feature
August 21, 2018 --This handsome fellow
appeared on the side of the road in Southbridge today.
He and some others had about an acre of clearing and woods to
themselves.
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On the Road Again, a HopNews
Feature August 22, 2018 -- In Sutton, fields, grass
and corn, owned by Whittier Farms are bright green due to the
abundance of rain this summer.
Taken this afternoon, following the rain.
Amanda Maffei and her Mercenaries performed Sunday at the
Hopkinton Common. One of the songs was an original called "Run
Boston Strong," which she wrote following the bombing of the Boston
Marathon in 2013. At some point, Amanda mentioned the video HopNews melded with studio versions of
the song and original videos and stills on file, some taken on race
day. Above
is the final version of her song out of the three we have presented
to thousands of viewers. Please enjoy it for the first time, or again!
Family Stuff
Supriya Ray, 83
Supriya
Ray, 83, of La Canada, CA and recently Hopkinton,
peacefully passed away on the morning of Friday, August 17, 2018.
He lived a remarkable life marked by great adversity. Born in 1935
in Dhaka, British India (present day Bangladesh), he survived the
Bengal Famine of 1943 and the Partition of India in 1947. As a
result of the latter, his Hindu family was displaced from their
ancestral home and forced to resettle as penniless refugees in
Calcutta, West Bengal.
After a decade of struggle and steadfast determination, he arrived
in the US as a graduate student in Physics in 1963 and earned a PhD
in Physics from the University of California. The majority of his
life was spent in La Canada, CA where he raised his family, worked
for NASA/JPL and later worked for the US aerospace industry.
His professional accomplishments and contributions at JPL include
working on the Helios project (which notably verified the results of
Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity) and the Viking Orbiter
(which sent back the first high resolution images of Mars’ surface),
and helping to build numerous satellites to further the defense of
the United States while working for the Aerospace Corporation,
Hughes, and later Northrup Grumman.
He believed in working hard, being humble, and letting truth be his
guiding light. He was a believer of the Hindu Advaita Vedanta
tradition and devoted disciple of Shri Ramakrishna and Sarada Devi.
Mr. Ray is survived by his wife Krishna, his daughter Nandini,
son-in-law Ashish of Hopkinton, three sons: Kanishka, Sumukh, and
Soumya, as well as four grandchildren.
Services were held privately with the family and were under the care
of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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AG HEALEY: THE FINGERPRINTS OF THE COAL INDUSTRY ARE ALL OVER
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S REPLACEMENT FOR CLEAN POWER PLAN
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General
Maura Healey today issued the following statement on the Trump
Administration’s proposed new rule to roll back and repeal the Clean
Power Plan – the landmark federal regulations that limit carbon
pollution from power plants.
“The fingerprints of the coal industry are all over this plan. It’s
written to enrich the fossil fuel industry by poisoning our air and
our climate, and suffocate clean energy companies that are growing
more competitive every day. The entire proposal deserves to be
tossed in a recycling bin, but knowing the EPA’s current leadership,
I’m sure they don’t have one.”
President Barack Obama announced the Clean Power Plan in August
2015. After final regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
from existing power plants were issued by the EPA, a group of state
and industry petitioners challenged the Clean Power Plan in federal
court. In November 2015, a coalition of 25 states, cities and
counties intervened in defense of the Clean Power Plan against the
challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Clean Power Plan is the culmination of a decade-long effort to
partner with states and cities to require mandatory cuts in the
emissions of climate change pollution from fossil fuel-burning power
plants under the Clean Air Act. The Clean Power Plan, along with a
companion rule applicable to new, modified, and reconstructed power
plants, would set limits on the amount of carbon pollution that
power plants can emit. The Clean Power Plan’s emission limits for
existing plants is expected to eliminate as much carbon pollution as
is emitted by more than 160 million cars a year – or 70 percent of
the nation’s passenger cars.
The Administration’s replacement proposal, the Affordable Clean
Energy Rule, allows states to withdraw regulations to reduce
emissions from power plants and is estimated to cut less than
one-tenth of the emissions from the power sector than the Clean
Power Plan was estimated to reduce.
AG Healey has long been an advocate of combatting climate change and
expanding Massachusetts’ clean energy economy. For years, the
Massachusetts AG’s Office has been a leader in pursuing federal
regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, including
leading a coalition of states, in coordination with numerous
environmental groups, in Massachusetts v. EPA. Together with other
state AGs, AG Healey insisted on a robust public process for the
proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan and is committed to fighting
the repeal in court. Contributed content.
Massachusetts public health officials raise West Nile virus risk
level to moderate statewide Residents urged to take precautions to avoid being bitten by
mosquitoes
BOSTON (August 21, 2018) –
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced
it was raising the risk level for West Nile virus
from
low to moderate in every Massachusetts city and town and urged
residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, 162 communities are
already considered to be at moderate risk for West Nile virus. This
is only the second time that public health officials have raised the
risk level statewide. To date, there have been no reported human WNV
cases in Massachusetts.
“The hot, humid weather in Massachusetts combined with frequent
heavy rainfall has provided perfect conditions for mosquito species
carrying West Nile Virus to breed,” said Public Health Commissioner
Monica Bharel, MD, MPH. “I strongly encourage everyone to keep using
insect repellant and to be especially aware of mosquito activity at
dusk and dawn when the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes is
greatest. Move indoors if you are getting bitten.”
While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50
are at higher risk for severe disease. WNV is usually transmitted to
humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people
infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms
tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more
severe illness can occur.
“August and September are the months when most human cases occur,’’
said DPH State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown. “That’s why we
are taking this step today so together we can help keep people from
getting sick.”
Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with an
EPA-registered ingredient (DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide),
permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane
3, 8-diol (PMD)] or IR3535) according to the instructions on the
product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two
months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on
older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on
children under three years of age.
Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are
peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor
activities that occur during evening or early morning in areas of
high risk.
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wearing long-sleeves, long
pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from
your skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water.
Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed
by either draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain
gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools,
and change the water in birdbaths frequently.
Install or Repair Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having
tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
Protect Your Animals
Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on
their property by eliminating standing water from containers such as
buckets, tires, and wading pools – especially after heavy rains.
Water troughs provide excellent mosquito breeding habitats and
should be flushed out at least once a week during the summer months
to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep
horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to
mosquitoes. Owners should also speak with their veterinarian about
mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to
prevent WNV and EEE. If an animal is suspected of having WNV or EEE,
owners are required to report to DAR, Division of Animal Health by
calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by
calling 617-983-6800.
More information, including all WNV and EEE positive results, can be
found on the Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at
www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito
or by calling the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.
Contributed content.
August 20, 2018 --
From HHS Twitter: Turf Field coming along! Awesome drone footage
courtesy of Stephen Torbeck!
Carolyn M. Holman, 89
Carolyn M.
Holman, 89, of Hopkinton,
passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. Born in Milford, she was the
daughter of the late Kathryn (Hobart) and Kenneth W. Henderson. She
was the wife of the late Charles A. Holman, who passed away in
September 2004.She was a loving mother, Nana and Nana Carolyn.
She is survived by her children, B. Scott Holman, Gail Remby and her
husband, John, Jill Sarafinas and her husband, George all of
Hopkinton, and Dean Holman and his wife, Rochelle of Westford. She
also leaves behind James “Murph” Murphy, who Carolyn considered to
be like another son; 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband
Clifford, John and wife Amy, Christine, Donald, Nichole, Corey and
Mitchell, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Noah, Grayson, and
Jackson, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased
by her brother, Kenneth H. Henderson.
Carolyn was a 1951 graduate of St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing
and a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25th at 11:00
a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Holliston. Burial will
follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers,
donations in her memory may be made to Shriner’s Burn Institute,
2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 or www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/
or to Dana Farber, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 dana-farber.org
or Compassus Hospice, 10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 400 Brentwood, TN
37027 or www.compassuslivingfoundation.org/
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Ladder Training
August 20, 2018 -- From the Hopkinton Fire
Dept. Twitter Account.
UNIBANK TO HOST MONTHLY FREE HOME BUYING SEMINAR September Seminar in Hopkinton
Announced
WHITINSVILLE,
MA – UniBank will be sponsoring free monthly home buying seminars
throughout 2018. These educational opportunities will provide
homebuyers with valuable information about finding and buying the
home of their dreams. Important discussion topics include:
Negotiating a Winning Offer, Finding the Right Mortgage and
Pre-Qualifying, Down Payment Options, The Importance of Home
Inspections, and more. Refreshments will be served and a door prize
will be awarded at each event.
UniBank’s September Home Buying Seminar details are as follows:
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at UniBank’s
Hopkinton Branch located at 87 West Main
Street in Hopkinton. Seminar speakers include: Pam MacDougall,
UniBank Mortgage Consultant (NMLS #485225); Matt Smith, Home
Inspector, Warren Home Inspections; Susan Annantuoio, Realty
Executives Boston West, Holliston MA; Thomas J. Wickstrom, Esq.,
Attorney, Wickstrom Morse, LLP; Paul Baker, Appraiser, Baker
Appraisals. Contact UniBank’s Cristina Morrissiey at 508-435-0005 or
Cristina.Morrissiey@unibank.com to register.
Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Sweepstakes to win gift card is subject to complete official rules
which are available at UniBank’s Hopkinton Branch. To enter,
individuals must register and attend the seminar. No purchase
necessary to win.
All seminar attendees will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost
coupon from UniBank.
UniBank’s Free Home Buying Seminar series will be hosted monthly
throughout 2018. The bank’s October seminar will take place at
UniBank’s Shrewsbury Branch located at 193 Boston Turnpike. The
bank’s November seminar will take place at UniBank’s Whitinsville
Main Office Branch located at 49 Church Street. Dates and details
will be forthcoming. For up-to-date details, visit
www.unibank.com .
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $1.8
billion as of June 30, 2018. A full-service, mutually owned
community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and
the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank opened its newest
full-service branch at 193 Boston Turnpike (Route 9) in Shrewsbury
(at the former site of Spag’s) on September 20, 2017. UniBank is
dedicated to contributing to the overall quality of life and
economic health of the communities it serves, while maintaining a
high level of financial soundness and integrity. UniBank is an Equal
Housing Lender and Member FDIC and Member DIF. UniBank NMLS #583135.
The company website is
www.unibank.com .
Jumpin' Juba
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Hopkinton Common, 5-7:00 pm
Family Stuff
Movie Night
Moved up to
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
at 8:00 pm
Hopkinton Common
Concert on the Common
August 19, 2018 -- Amanda Maffei brought her
CD band with her to the Hopkinton Common on Sunday, which lured
music lovers, fans and families to said location. Please choose a
thumbnail candid below to enlarge.
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Waters Farm August 20, 2018 -- A trip to the restored
Waters Farm in Sutton as their auto show had ended yielded some fine
photographs.
Next door in Oxford, the horses had a great lunch. Choose each
thumbnail to view a larger photo.
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Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Tip of the Spear
August 19, 2018 -- These clouds in Upton
appeared prior to more threatening clouds that brought downpours and
thunder last week.
TONIGHT, Sunday, August 19,
2018
Family Stuff
At the Center for the Arts
On the Door of the Hopkinton Gourmet:
Steven
F. Moschini, 39
Steven F.
Moschini, 39, of Hopkinton,
passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was
the son of Francis T. Moschini of Hopkinton, and the late Kathryn
(Bryant) “Moosie” Moschini.
Besides his father, Steven is survived by his
two children, Anthony Moschini of Holliston and Giovanni Moschini of
Ashland, his brother; Michael Degnan Jr. of Winchendon; his
grandmother, Theoni Bryant of Hopkinton, as well as several aunts,
uncles, and other extended family members. He is predeceased by a
brother, Brian Degnan.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd from 4:00 – 8:00
p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral service will take
place on Thursday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at Faith
Community Church. Burial will follow in
Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.
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Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Violent Two-car crash on Hopkinton Road
Just over Upton Line
August 17, 2018 -- According to witness
accounts, the vehicle that caused this two-car crash on Hopkinton
Road in Upton kept going without becoming involved in the crash
itself, just west of Forest Street, a crossroad in Upton a few
hundred feet from the Hopkinton Town Line. One public safety
official said that three people were taken to the hospital with
non-life threatening injuries as a result of this 7:30 pm crash. Two
Hopkinton Police Officers arrived to assist with detouring traffic.
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Baker-Polito Administration Joins Worcester Leaders And
Pawtucket Red Sox To Announce Canal
District Redevelopment Plans, Relocation Of Minor League Club
State to continue support of Canal District redevelopment
through public infrastructure, market rate housing, and roadway
improvements
WORCESTER
– August 17, 2018 – Today the Baker-Polito Administration joined
the City of Worcester, private developers, and the Pawtucket Red
Sox to announce the state’s commitment for a redevelopment
project in Worcester’s Canal District, including the relocation
of the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate.
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced the state’s
commitment of $35 million over the next two to three years,
which will support new market rate housing through the Housing
Development Incentive Program and support public infrastructure
including the construction of a new parking garage funded
through the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. The 250-500 space
city-owned garage will be located adjacent to the proposed
ballpark, the construction of which will be funded by the City
of Worcester. The new garage will also serve existing and
planned commercial and residential development in the Canal
District.
Additionally, the state is engaging with the City to address
public safety and traffic concerns in the Kelley Square area and
is in the process of designing transportation improvements.
“The
Baker-Polito Administration is committed to working with our
partners at the local level to support economic development
opportunities across the Commonwealth to create jobs and
strengthen communities,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are
pleased to continue to invest in the City of Worcester and look
forward to working together to welcome a premier professional
ball team to the state.”
“Today we celebrate an exceptional opportunity for growth and
development for Worcester and for the Commonwealth with the
announcement of this ball club planning to relocate to Central
Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Governor
Baker and I are proud to support the revitalization of Worcester
through various economic development tools and in partnership
with the City, we continue to be focused on the Canal District
and Kelley Square.” Contributed content
Family Stuff
Monarch Butterfly
August 17, 2018 -- Photographed at Lake
Whitehall by Sarah Minsk Eduardo.
August 16, 2018 -- A worker at the Pulte
Homes project at Legacy Farms North fell, according to reports,
25 feet off of a ladder to the hard ground, causing bleeding
from a head wound. Above, emergency personnel bring him to
the ambulance for transport. Inasmuch as this is a workplace
injury, OSHA [Occupational
Safety and Health Administration] was called to investigate.
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Video Invitation to Fireworks September 15th
and More!!
Time to Build the Wall
For those who put off building that wall
until August, now is a good time to call Scott's Landscaping,
508-435-3911
ROADWORK
NOTICE
Roadwork is scheduled on the following streets.
8/17 – West Main St (Eastbound)
9am-3pm – From Oakhurst Rd to Downey St. Paving
8/20 – West Main St (Westbound) 9am-3pm – From Oakhurst Rd to
Downey St. Paving
GREYHOUND FRIENDS IN HOPKINTON TO INSTITUTE GOVERNANCE REFORMS,
ADDITIONAL MONITORING TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF FINANCIAL
MISMANAGEMENT AND INSUFFICIENT OVERSIGHT
Resolution with AG’s Office Also Requires Former Director to Pay
$40,000
BOSTON –Hopkinton-based
Greyhound Friends Inc. (GHF) has agreed to institute governance
reforms and file reports with the AG’s Non-Profit
Organizations/Public Charities Division following allegations of
financial mismanagement, Attorney General Maura Healey announced
today.
In addition, GHF’s former Executive
Director, Louise Coleman (File photo), will pay $40,000 and is
barred from serving in financial fiduciary roles for
Massachusetts
public charities after she allegedly misused GHF’s charitable
assets and failed to keep appropriate records.
“Our charities count on passionate
volunteers to help govern and oversee their operations,” said AG
Healey. “This settlement establishes important guardrails to
ensure that Greyhound Friends – and its volunteer board – are
equipped to manage charitable assets going forward.”
Through a governance agreement with
the AG’s Office, GHF confirms that it has implemented and
updated policies and procedures related to management oversight,
conflicts of interest, financial controls, executive
compensation, and board governance, including staggered board
terms and term limits. As a result of these reforms, four
current GHF board members will rotate off the Board in 2018 and
2019. The agreement also requires GHF to comply with animal-care
related laws and regulations, correct any financial inaccuracies
in reports previously filed with the AG’s Non-Profit
Organizations/Public Charities Division, and submit additional
semi-annual reports.
GHF acknowledges its prior failings in
formal corporate governance oversight and financial controls,
including insufficient board oversight over its executive
management. The governance agreement implements reforms
necessary to ensure that management and operational decisions
are made in the best interest of GHF’s charitable mission – to
operate an adoption shelter for greyhound dogs and other dog
breeds and advocate on behalf of greyhounds in an effort to
educate the public and improve the conditions of greyhounds in
the United States and abroad.
Through a separate consent judgment
with the AG’s Office,it
is alleged that Colemanwas unable to account
for cash withdrawals from GHF bank accounts and spent charitable
funds on personal expenses. The settlement requires Coleman to
pay $40,000 to Greyhound Options Inc., a different charitable
organization operating in Massachusetts that focuses on
greyhound advocacy and adoption, and whose purpose is consistent
with GHF’s original charitable mission.
This case was handled by Assistant
Attorneys General Phil Schreiber and Bernardo Cuadra of AG
Healey’s Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division.
Press Release from AG office
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What is Going On in Front of School Complex? August 15, 2018 -- Above, photo
taken today shows new construction on Hayden Rowe Street meant to
make the roadway safer.
Below is an overhead representation of the finished product, which
shows the artificial bottleneck being constructed above (green) as well as
dedicated lanes.
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and the surrounding
Communities.
Jeffrey S Miller
MILFORD -
Jeffrey S Miller,
originally of Natick, passed away peacefully at his home on
Sunday morning, August 12 2018. Jeff had been battling
Alzheimer’s for the
last
several years. He is survived by his loving wife Charlene Hall
Miller, his children Nick Miller (Kathleen Miller), Richard
Laney (Samantha Laney), Allison Mercier (Matt Mercier), Timothy
MIller and Peter Helmuth, his 11 grandchildren Mackenzie, Kayla,
Matthew, Kelsey, Lola, Jackson, Gavin, Braeden, Brielle, Maeve,
and Cameron. Also, his siblings Ron Miller (Janice Miller), Gail
Langhart, Marion Hamilton, and Laurie Kelly (Martin Kelly).
Jeffrey is predeceased by his parents Bruce and Grace Miller,
two of his brothers Carl Miller and Bruce Miller, his nephew
Randy Leonard and his daughter-in-law Melissa Miller.
Jeff proudly served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam war.
He went on to earn two Master's degrees from Babson and Bentley
College before marrying his high school sweetheart Charlene and
settling into a long-term career at Polaroid. Jeff devoted himself
to his children and family. He had an amazing sense of humor and
that was just part of what made him the very best grampy to his 11
grands. They were the light of his life!
Music was a huge part of Jeff’s life, he had a natural ear and
talent for it. He traveled everywhere with his guitar and had also
learned to play the cello in honor of his mother Grace. Jeff was
considered a “rock star” at Faith Community Church where he was a
member and a teacher and was able to touch many lives. In his later
years Jeff attended The Community Covenant Church and was part of
their worship team on Sunday mornings. Jeff was a guy who valued
relationships, old and new. He always looked for opportunities to
talk with people and hear their story. He would do anything he could
to keep a smile on the face of the people he loved, often at his own
expense! Jeffrey’s legacy is one of faith, love, joy and laughter.
He will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
A memorial service will be held for Jeffrey on Saturday August
25that
11:00 a.m. at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home,
Hopkinton.
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Suspected Gang Member Who Fired Shots into Lawrence House
Apprehended
LAWRENCE,
MASS. Aug. 14, 2018 – State Troopers assigned to the Massachusetts
State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension (MSP VFAS) Section today
located and arrested a suspected member of the Trinitario street
gang who fired multiple gunshots into a Lawrence home where children
were present.
In that shooting, no one was hit with gunfire, but the shooter, who
was on a dirt bike, and another suspect on a motorcycle, evaded
responding officers by leaving the scene at a high rate of speed.
The next day, Lawrence Police and MSP VFAS Troopers arrested the
second suspect, JEREMY FLORES, but
the suspected shooter, identified as WILMER ROQUE, 22, of Methuen,
remained at large at that time.
That changed today, when, as a result of their continuing
investigation, MSP VFAS Troopers located ROQUE late this morning at
the Sunoco gas station at the corner of Broadway and Arlington
Street in Lawrence. ROQUE, who was putting gas into a moped he was
operating, tried to flee from the Troopers but was quickly
apprehended.
Lawrence Police and ATF agents quickly responded to assist Troopers.
Police found substances believed to be heroin and cocaine in ROQUE’s
possession and determined that the moped he was riding was
apparently stolen. Troopers and officers subsequently obtained a
search warrant for the moped and located a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm
handgun with a full magazine containing 15 rounds.
ROQUE was charged with armed assault with intent to murder,
attempted murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon for the
Lawrence shooting, as well as with fresh narcotics and firearms
charges related to today’s arrest. He is also the subject of an
Essex Superior Court warrant for trafficking cocaine.
This past weekend, ROQUE was spotted in and around Lawrence riding
what looked like the same dirt bike used in the Aug. 8 shooting into
the house. ROQUE was observed operating erratically and at times
against traffic, putting the lives of the public in danger, weaving
in and out of oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed. He again
fled from Lawrence patrol cruisers when they tried to stop him.
Lawrence and State Police continue to investigate multiple shootings
that occurred in Lawrence over the weekend. Investigators are
looking into whether ROQUE could be connected to those shootings,
which are believed to be gang-related.
ROQUE will be arraigned in Lawrence District Court tomorrow.
Goldfinch
August 14, 2018 -- This American Goldfinch
zipped under the footbridge at the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam
Spillway this morning and landed on the granite wall of the
spillway for a few brief moments. Many different birds and other
creatures find the property appealing during the warmer weather.
Readers are welcome to pair the viewing of this bird with the
listening of the theme from the James Bond movie, Goldfinger.
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Communities.
On the Rail Readers are welcome to direct us to the
correct name for the above. It was on the railing to the bridge over
the spillway today.
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Red Thorax
August 14, 2018 -- This ant with a red
thorax is carrying a moth somewhere -- perhaps its nest -- today
at Hopkinton State Park, where watchable wildlife is the rule of
the warmer months.
Family Stuff
Package
Store Approval Only for
Existing Building at Mobil
August 14, 2018 -- Last Tuesday, the
Selectmen approved a Wine & Malts Package Store License for
Hopkinton Friendly Services, Inc. at 92 West Main Street, the
site of the Mobil Station and Dunkin Donuts. The building is
slated to be demolished to make way for a much larger facility,
assuming all permits are issued.
In the regular press release summary, issued
by the Board of Selectmen's office today, it was clear that the
license was approved only for the current building. The new
building would need a new application if that is desired, says
the release.
Please be advised that a required fire flow
test will be done on Legacy Farm North, Tuesday, August 14, 2018
at approximately 9 AM. You may notice some discoloration after
the test is complete and you may need to flush your cold water
line to help clear the pipes.
Rural Feel August 13, 2018 -- Actually, this is in
Sutton, where it really is still largely rural.
Pout Rock
August 13, 2018 -- Both the seagull and the
cormorant are fish lovers. However, the cormorant, a diving bird,
swallows them whole, today on Lake Maspenock.
Anne
(LeBonte) Shea 
Frances
Ann (McGrath) Tomlin, 69
August
24, 2018 — Last night at about 11:40 p.m., a motor vehicle stop on
Route 495 Southbound at Exit 41 in Andover led to the arrest of two
people for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, among
other charges.
traveling southbound at an excessive speed. He pulled the vehicle
over and, upon making contact with the operator and passenger,
immediately observed numerous suspected marijuana plants inside the
vehicle, in plain view. Further investigation determined that there
were 115 suspected marijuana plants, more than three pounds of a
substance believed to be marijuana, and paraphernalia related to the
packaging and sale of drugs located inside the vehicle.
BOSTON
(August, 23, 2018) The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(DPH) has confirmed a case of measles which was diagnosed at Lahey
Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC). The individual, during their
infectious period, was in a number of locations that could have
resulted in exposures to other people. Measles is very contagious
and people who are not immune and visited the locations on the below
specified dates may be at risk for developing measles or may now be
developing symptoms of the disease. Anyone who visited these
locations on any of these dates during the times listed is advised
to contact their health care provider to confirm their immunization
status.
ROADWORK
NOTICE
Supriya
Ray, 83
Carolyn M.
Holman, 89
WHITINSVILLE,
MA – UniBank will be sponsoring free monthly home buying seminars
throughout 2018. These educational opportunities will provide
homebuyers with valuable information about finding and buying the
home of their dreams. Important discussion topics include:
Negotiating a Winning Offer, Finding the Right Mortgage and
Pre-Qualifying, Down Payment Options, The Importance of Home
Inspections, and more. Refreshments will be served and a door prize
will be awarded at each event.
Massachusetts
public charities after she allegedly misused GHF’s charitable
assets and failed to keep appropriate records.
last
several years. He is survived by his loving wife Charlene Hall
Miller, his children Nick Miller (Kathleen Miller), Richard
Laney (Samantha Laney), Allison Mercier (Matt Mercier), Timothy
MIller and Peter Helmuth, his 11 grandchildren Mackenzie, Kayla,
Matthew, Kelsey, Lola, Jackson, Gavin, Braeden, Brielle, Maeve,
and Cameron. Also, his siblings Ron Miller (Janice Miller), Gail
Langhart, Marion Hamilton, and Laurie Kelly (Martin Kelly).
Jeffrey is predeceased by his parents Bruce and Grace Miller,
two of his brothers Carl Miller and Bruce Miller, his nephew
Randy Leonard and his daughter-in-law Melissa Miller.
LAWRENCE,
MASS. Aug. 14, 2018 – State Troopers assigned to the Massachusetts
State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension (MSP VFAS) Section today
located and arrested a suspected member of the Trinitario street
gang who fired multiple gunshots into a Lawrence home where children
were present.
the suspected shooter, identified as WILMER ROQUE, 22, of Methuen,
remained at large at that time.
Package
Store Approval Only for
