Supporters of Trump and Back the Blue Combine October 25, 2020 — Supportersd of both
President Trump and police joined forces today and help an
enthusiastic stand-out in front of the Hopkinton Common this
morning. More photos and short passing video later tonight.
Holidays and Festivals form a lifeline that binds different cultures
to a community. They connect and bring people together in
celebration and in service. Diwali is one such holiday that reflects
and sustains the underlying pluralistic values for diverse people to
co-exist harmoniously and thrive as a community. On this special and
joyous occasion, we are eagerly looking forward to launching our
campaign calling for unity and in celebrating the holidays as ONE.
#HopkintonLightsUpAsOne coming to the Common...Stay tuned!
From South Asian Circle of Hopkinton [SACH] facebook page.
Aquacar
Hopkinton Boys Varsity Soccer 3, Norton 2 Ocotber 24, 2020 — Above, Sean Golembiewski
gains substantial yards setting up for the next goal.
Bottom, Yasutora Ito's kick finds the top corner of the goal (He is
off-camera).
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Bygone Era October 24, 2020—It appears some
collectors gathered at the Hopkinton Common this morning to
admire one another's (British?) sports cars from another era. Thanks
to Teresa Boyce for her keen eye.
October 24, 2020 — Julie has placed some
peanuts out for her resident squirrel friend, but it is cautious,
because next to the containers with the nuts is a gargoyle
(off-camera) in a clear snow-globe of which the squirrel is unsure.
The Year in Pictures, 2019, 3rd Quarter We continue our look back to remember
benchmarks that measured our lives in Hopkinton in 2019. This is the
third of four videos we made at the end of 2019 to take a look back,
as we do each year. It might be good to look back again, now.
Click on Photo below to watch Dan Perform
(Dan is performing at MAZI in Ashland this evening, 10-24-2020)
Straglers October 23, 2020 — The dozens and dozens of
water birds have vacated Bloods Pond leaving the place for these few
mallards and the colorful reflections.
Room With a View October 23, 2020 — This resident in Sutton
can't complain about the northern view out the back of the home of
Mount Wachusett, but
might lament that although it is only 25 miles as the crow flies, an
automobile, according to Google Maps, will need to drive 33
miles and take 47 minutes to get there. It is 57 minutes from
Downtown Hopkinton.
Daniel R. Laughlin, 90
Daniel R. Laughlin, 90
of Hopkinton formerly of Cochituate, died peacefully and comfortably
on Monday, October 19, 2020 following a period of declining health.
Dan was born on December 22, 1929 in Cochituate to Edward Laughlin
and Emily (O’Halloran) Laughlin.
He
attended Wayland High School and the Vesper George School of Art in
Boston. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Korean
Conflict. He married Patricia Hogan in 1956 at the Copley Plaza
Hotel in Boston. He was employed by Southworth Industries in
Hopkinton until his retirement in 1994. He served as a Trustee of
the Hopkinton Public Library and on the Finance Committee of the
Town of Hopkinton. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St.
John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church.
Dan was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Patricia A. Laughlin,
and is survived by his brother Charles Laughlin of Crescent, PA, his
brother John Laughlin of Cochituate, his sister Louise Laughlin Lieb
of Los Angeles, CA and his children, Kathy Laughlin Mone of Hoboken
NJ, Elaine Laughlin of Providence, RI , Julie Laughlin of Falmouth,
Edward Laughlin of Lowell, Greg Laughlin of Las Vegas, NV, Nancy
Laughlin of Lowell and Jean Laughlin Davis of Pittsboro, NC, as well
as 8 grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. He was the brother
of the late Robert Laughlin and Francis Laughlin.
Due to the COVID pandemic, all services will be private. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28
Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 02148.
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Town
of Hopkinton Department of Public Works
Public Informational Meeting - Asset Management Program (ZOOM
Meeting)
Nov 5, 2020, 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Please click the link below to join the ZOOM webinar:
US: +13126266799,,88576399220# or +16468769923,,88576399220#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current
location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253
215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 885 7639 9220
The Department of Public Works will present its Asset Management
Program (AMP) for the Town’s water, wastewater, and stormwater
system on November 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The DPW worked with the IT
Department and Weston and Sampson over the past year to complete
this AMP. Funding came from a combination of Town funds and a grant
received from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust and MassDEP. The
Asset Management Program will allow the DPW to promote the
sustainability of its water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
John K. Westerling, MPA
Hopkinton's Director of Public Works
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Celebrate Australia
You
and your child are welcome to join us online as we celebrate the
culture of
Australia. Kids will sing a song, listen to a story, and have fun
making a craft (Australian Aboriginal dot turtle).
A list of simple materials will be emailed to
all registrants. Pre-registration is required for this FREE program.
This program is supported in part by a grant
from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, a local agency which is
supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
This program is supported in part by a grant
from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, a local agency which is
supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Lost dog, unemployment fraud x6, ID fraud,
coyote behind yard, ID fraud,
sick fox, neighbor dispute,
hit&run, repairing bike in road...
October 22, 2020 Existing Arrest
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Women's March
October 22, 2020 — Liisa Jackson and daughter
Celia took part in the Women's March on Hopkinton Common last
Saturday. More photos below.
Massachusetts to Temporarily Pause All Indoor Ice Rink and Ice
Skating Facilities Operations for Two Weeks
Effective October
23, this pause will allow for the development of enhanced COVID-19
protocols to further protect players, families and coaches
BOSTON
– October 22, 2020 – Due to rising cases of COVID-19 connected to
indoor ice hockey, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
issued a new public health order today prohibiting indoor ice rinks
and ice skating facilities from operating from October 23, 2020 to
November 7, 2020.
This order is in response to multiple COVID-19 clusters occurring at
rinks throughout the state following games, practices and
tournaments. Neighboring states including New Hampshire have enacted
similar temporary restrictions regarding indoor ice hockey.
There have been at least 30 clusters of COVID-19 associated with
organized ice hockey activities involving residents from more than
60 municipalities in Massachusetts. Each of these includes two or
more confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases, totaling 108 confirmed
cases.
This pause will allow for the development of stronger COVID-19
protocols to further protect players, families, coaches, arena staff
and other participants, as well as communities surrounding hockey
rinks.
Current protocols include limitations on the number of people
allowed in an arena, social distancing and other precautions. This
order includes all indoor ice rinks and ice skating facilities in
Massachusetts. These rinks and facilities may not operate during
this temporary two-week pause. It is effective between 5 p.m. on
October 23, 2020, and 12:01 a.m. on November 7, 2020.
College and professional programs are exempt from this order.
Golden October 22, 2020 — The other trees
surrounding this golden one appear to point it out for visitors who
are arriving in Hopkinton State Park by the boat house. Yes, trees,
we agree, it is a beautiful sight. However, the watercrafts lie in
wait for another Spring to show off their never-changing colors,
which are dull next to nature's own.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON COVID-19 RENT AND MORTGAGE RELIEF PROGRAM
HOPKINTON,
MA (October 22, 2020) - The Town of Hopkinton is announcing a
program to provide partial, temporary support for certain housing
costs for qualified residents who have experienced income loss due
to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Funding for the program
comes from the Town’s federal CARES Act emergency relief allocation.
The program will provide up to $4,000 to pay up to 50% of qualified
rent or mortgage principal and interest expenses for the months of
November and December, 2020, for applicants who meet guidelines.
Applicants need to demonstrate at least a 20% loss in income during
the COVID-19 emergency, or show income loss from the suspension of
the Hopkinton senior property tax workoff program.
Funding is available for households that are below 80% of the median
area household income, with specific amounts by family size
identified in the application package. Applicants must also have a
maximum of $20,000 in financial and investment assets for an
individual and $30,000 for a household of two or more.
For renters, qualified expenses include rent, unless that rent is
already being paid by another government program. For homeowners,
qualifying expenses include mortgage principal and interest only.
Property taxes, insurance, and utilities are specifically excluded
under federal guidelines governing the use of program funding.
“COVID-19 continues to impact our community, including ongoing
economic hardship for many who have lost jobs or income, said Town
Manager Norman Khumalo. “The Town has set aside a portion of its
CARES Act funding to provide this relief opportunity in an effort
consistent with the Town Charter’s focus on equity and inclusion.”
According to Town Chief Financial Officer Tim O’Leary: “The Town is
committed to reviewing and approving applications quickly, with an
application deadline of November 10, and with a goal of getting
needed relief into the hands of residents in need by late November.”
Application form and more information are available here
Gold and Rose October 22, 2020 — Thank you to John
Sherffius for finding the rarities in this morning's light, and for
giving the editor opportunities to use song titles or lyrics as puns
in the headlines of the photos. Above is a headline from a song
title known to fans of Jimi Hendrix, and below, lyrics from a song
by Coldplay. And it Was Yellow
October 22, 2020 — Center Trail, photographed today.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Vehicle stuck under Southborough
bridge,
multiple incidents of fraud & scam, pkg delivery person in
dispute with resident, traffic light out, tree on wire,
someone requests help from Coast Guard,
credit card stolen, more...
October 21, 2020 Existing Arrest
Water Discoloration
Please
be advised that we are aware of some periodic water discoloration,
predominantly in the Eastern part of town and we are investigating
the cause. Water quality including visual, taste and odor are
affected by both seasonal temperature changes and drought conditions
as the water is pulled from deeper and further out in the aquifer.
The discoloration is caused by the minerals that are naturally
occurring in the water and is not harmful. Please check our media
outlets for updates. For instantaneous updates please go to
https://groups.google.com/all-groups and select water and sewer
notices and follow us on our Twitter feed @hopkintonwater .
We are now in our first full 6 month billing cycle since the
pandemic started and we are starting to receive more calls for high
water bills. With most people being at home much more than normal,
residential use has increased. Dishwashers, bathrooms and laundry
are the major indoor uses. In particular with the increase use of
toilets, leaks in the flapper valve are more likely to occur.
Coupled with the increase use in the home, our prolonged drought has
also caused a large increase in outdoor usage. These two factors are
the main reason for the rise in customer use.
Please check our website
www.hopkintonma.gov for water conservation tips and
our billing policy.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
COVID-19
Housing Assistance -
NEW UPDATE
Hopkinton renters and homeowners facing eviction, foreclosure, loss
of utilities, or other housing emergencies caused by loss of income,
increase in expenses, or both due to the COVID-19 pandemic may call
theMassachusetts 2-1-1 information hotline for information on state
housing assistance programs. Operators for 2-1-1 are trained to
answer questions and connect residents to the state agencies that
administer COVID-19 housing assistance programs. Information is also
available on the state’s website:
www.mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp .
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Stunning!
October 21, 2020 — Thanks to Meghan Stewart for sharing this
peaceful, colorful moment from her ride on Lake Whitehall.
REMINDER:
UNIBANK
TO HOST FREE HOME BUYING WEBINARS
UniBank will be hosting free monthly home
buying webinars for the remainder of 2020. 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. A prize will be
awarded at each event.
Join UniBank’s
Mortgage Representative, Dave Sampson (NMLS #688948) for any of the
3 webinars:
Tuesday,
October 27 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday,
November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday,
December 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees of each
event 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 www.unibank.com. To enter, individuals must
register and attend the seminar. No purchase or account required to
enter or win.
All seminar attendees
will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost coupon from UniBank.
To register, visit
www.unibank.com.
UniBank is
rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $2.1 billion as of
September 30, 2020. A full-service, mutually owned community bank,
UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and the MetroWest
region of Massachusetts. UniBank’s newest full-service branch is
located at 193 Boston Turnpike (Route 9) in Shrewsbury (at the
former site of Spag’s). 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 .
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Young Americans
October 21, 2020 — These young Hopkinton families gathered last
Sunday to support their candidate, as did dozens more.
Rick Odell, 62
Rick
Odell, 62, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed
away Oct. 18 after a battle with cancer. He passed at his home in
Southwick, surrounded by his loved ones.
Richard was born in Summit, New Jersey, to Shirley J. (King) Odell
(now of Southwick) and the late Ellsworth I. Odell Jr. He was
predeceased by his sister, Nancy R. Odell-Liupakka, in 1987.
Rick was employed as a strategic sourcing manager. He was
passionately involved in the Hopkinton Scouts, helping young kids
learn outdoor skills. For his love of lake life, wildlife and the
outdoors he was part of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association
and the Woodville Rod & Gun Club.
In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by a daughter, Taylor
Rose Odell of New York City; a son, Austin Walter Odell of Durham,
North Carolina; one brother, Thomas E. Odell and his wife, Lisa, of
Glenwood, Iowa; a sister, Shirley A. Warner and her husband, Seth,
of Tolland, Massachusetts; his best friend, Fiona Lyons of Holland,
Massachusetts; his former spouse and mother of his children, Susanne
Odell Farber of Hopkinton; and his faithful canine companion,
Dakota. Rick leaves extended family members along with numerous
friends who will miss him.
Private services will be held. A celebration of life in Rick’s honor
will be planned when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests donations may be made to Family Promise Metrowest (
www.familypromisemetrowest.org ). Arrangements have been
entrusted to Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home (
www.forastiere.com ).
HOPKINTON STUDENTS TO SERVE ON FOUNDATION FOR
METROWEST’S
YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY JUNIOR BOARD
October 21, 2020 (Natick, MA) – The Foundation
for MetroWest, the only community foundation serving the MetroWest
region of Greater Boston, today announced 32 students will represent
MetroWest on its Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Junior Board. Of these,
two students represent the town of Hopkinton. YIP has grown to
become the largest youth philanthropy education program in the
country and has been offered by the Foundation for more than 20
years to middle and high school students across MetroWest. The
students will serve on the student-run board, which functions like a
nonprofit board and
supports the work of the Foundation and the YIP program, during the
2020-2021 school year.
“Youth in Philanthropy is a place where passionate, young
individuals learn different ways they can help their community,”
said Kevin Gu, a junior grader at Hopkinton High School. “By serving
on the YIP Junior Board, I hope to gain a more extensive
understanding of a real nonprofit organization's inner workings. By
being an active and integrated part of a nonprofit board, I hope to
meet other civic-minded students, gain leadership experience, and
increase my knowledge of the processes that take place.”
“I joined the YIP Junior Board as a way to learn more
about philanthropy and the different nonprofits in my area,” said
Ashley Wojcik, a senior at Hopkinton High School. “Along with
meeting other high school students in nearby communities, I have
enjoyed seeing just how many people are impacted by local nonprofits
and how big of a role they can play in peoples' lives. This
experience has made me more appreciative of the dedicated
philanthropists I have met and has instilled a passion in me that
will continue for the rest of my life.”
Once students apply and are accepted to the Junior Board, they
immediately delve into assessing and addressing the needs of their
community: writing grants, volunteering, and visiting local
organizations across MetroWest. Junior Board members have the
opportunity to create change by promoting and supporting youth
philanthropy education while providing unique leadership
opportunities within their communities. They learn not only the ins
and outs of how nonprofits operate, but also crucial skills like
teamwork, budgeting, and project management that they can carry
beyond the program and into their community and future careers.
Gu will serve on the YIP Junior Board’s Fundraising committee.
Wojcik will serve on the Recruitment committee.
The Junior Board is also crowdfunding for the Foundation’s most
ambitious annual fund campaign yet: ONEmetrowest, which celebrates
25 years of service to the MetroWest region. Though the region is
comprised of a multitude of towns and cities, we are stronger when
we come together as one. For more on ONEmetrowest and information on
how to donate, please visit
www.foundationmw.org/onemetrowest-campaign. Contributed
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Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day! Bring your unused and
expired drugs to the police station to be disposed of. The hours of
the event are from 10am-2pm in front of the police station. ~HPD
facebook
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Many incidents of fraud, neighbor left lights
on in Maine,
four-car MVA, transformer fire, gas odor from storm drain, Hopkinton
resident's package found in Millis,
Lost trailer plates, lost laptop,
illegal dumping between family members, more...
October 20, 2020
Existing Arrest
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Worth a Second Look October 21, 2020 — Freshman Johanna DuPont,
#27, was not correctly identified in the caption under this photo
when it was first presented a few days ago. On the bright side, we
get to enjoy another look at that great jump here.
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HopNews 2019 in Pictures, Q2 Enjoy a look back at last year in photos. This is the second
quarter,
second of four videos we presented at the end of last year.
See Jerry, or a cashier, at the new
Shell-branded
Service Center Downtown Hopkinton for YOUR
Rewards card!
Daniel
Shea, 60
Daniel Shea, 60,
of Ashland, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Tufts Medical
Center following a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the
son of the late Irene (Skubel) and John Shea. He was the husband of
29 years to Amy (Wright) Shea of Ashland.
A lifelong Ashland resident, Dan was active in his community, having
been a member of the Knights of Columbus and serving on several town
committees. He had also been a past vice president of
Hopkinton and Ashland Pop Warner. His humorous, witty and
sarcastic stories will be missed.
Besides his wife, Dan is survived by his daughter, Sydney Shea of
Washington, D.C.; his sister, Kathryn Price and her husband, Kevin
of Ashland, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A funeral mass will be celebrated following visitation at 11:00
a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Ashland Emergency Fund, PO Box 112
Ashland, MA 01721.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs 3-car MVA in Southborough, several
unemployment frauds,
lawn signs stolen, kid riding scooter in road,
loan opened in caller's name, man following woman and
then spoke with 3 children, 2 men in camo into the
woods and gunshots, TT broken, driver+marijuana=?, more...
October 20, 2020 — On the bright side,
there's more time to enjoy the fall colors, or jog, or read, or
prepare for another Spring.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Loud Motorcycle exhaust, loose dog,
unemployment fraud many x, erratic operator,
lost wallet, vehicle vs. deer, which was euthanized,
Clinton Street resident reauests cruiser for speeders,
Area 51 check, more...
October 16, 17, 18, 2020 One New Arrest
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from October 4, 2020 to October 16,
2020
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
Early voting in person
will be offered from Saturday, October 17 until Friday, October 30.
Due to occupancy issues at Town Hall, the Board of Registrars voted
on 09/29/2020 to hold early voting in person for the November 3,
2020 State Election at the Hopkinton Senior Center at 28 Mayhew
Street. Voters will not use the main entrance, but will enter
through the library door and will exit through the side door once
they have voted. Mask wearing as well as social distancing will be
required to protect our dedicated team of election staff and fellow
voters.
The hours for each day at the Senior Center will be as follows:
Saturdays and Sundays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesdays - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Fridays - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This will serve as a supplement to voting by-mail and in-person
voting at the polls on November 3rd to better spread out voting and
limit potential COVID-19 exposure in our community. If you are
looking to return a mail-in ballot, please do not bring it to the
Senior Center. To hand deliver your ballot, bring it to the 24/7
secure drop box at the Town Hall.
Remember When?
First quarter 2019
by Robert Falcione
October 19, 2020 — Once upon a time, most people were not as focused
on staying away from one another as they are now. Gatherings
were considered the more the merrier, and most people shook
hands with abandon. Now look where we are. The cautious wash hands,
sanitize common surfaces frequently, avoid gatherings and wear
masks. Remember how we gathered without worrying much about the
transmission of deadly diseases to or from one another? Everyone
shook hands. Well, actually, this writer stopped shaking hands a
couple of years ago and did my best to pass that idea along to
others; a difficult thing to do for an Italian boy who was taught
that a handshake is a quick measure of a individual's sincerity.
For those who
would like a quick look back at the way things were in 2019, we offer a one-click solution. Below
is the first quarter of 2019 in pictures set to video that we put
together at the end of 2019, as we do most years. We'll put up the other three quarters
in time. There is also a generic computer-generated instrumental sound track so
that we don't get slammed for infringing upon anyone. Feel free to
mute the sound if it displeases. BTW, thanks to the many
photographic contributions community members have made. They make it
real.
Bloods Pond
10/17
Hopkinton Reservoir
10/18
The Archer October 18,2020 — Mike Burt, of the band Hang
5, saw the camera that was originally lifted for the
background at the fishing pond, but posed for the photo instead. The
Archer? Taken on Columbus Day.
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Hillers Bow to Holliston
Holliston 1, Hopkinton 0 October 18, 2020 — Above, Johanna Dupont* looks
like she is being lowered on a wire, but she reached that height
with a great jump. Below, Tiffany Mikulis passes toward goal .
*Corrected name
Trump Rally on Common October 18, 2020 — Above, at the head of
Marathon Way. Below, at Cookie's Corner, at the "tip of the spear"
of the Doughboy Monument. Below, a lone Lisa Gaydeski and her dog walk
past the gauntlet of Trump supporters, who appeared to act like
ladies and gentlemen as she passed by with her peace cape that she
had just unfurled.
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Snappy Trailer October 18, 2020 — Teresa and Lisa hard at
work yesterday at the Snappy Dogs trailer. Seen their debut video?
If not, check it out, or see it again
here.
Women's March in Hopkinton
October 17, 2020 — Eighty-nine individuals
left their names for contact tracing of the event that was permitted
for 100 people.
Tonight, 10/17 at Mazi, Ricardo Barraza.
Humane Treatment October 17, 2020 — Several units were
deployed to aid in the dispatch of a deer which was seriously
injured after being struck by a large truck. After being euthanized,
it was transported by an individual who is on a list of people who
will volunteer to do so.
According to Chief of Police Joseph Bennett, the deer jumped over
some hedges onto West Main Street next to Price Chopper, and was
knocked, injured, across the roadside.
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Lake Cleanup
October 17, 2020 — Above, Lake residents and
members of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association social
distance at the dumpster provided for the purpose of today's lake
cleanup.
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Women's March at Hopkinton Common October 17, 2020 — Above, State Senate
President Karen Spilka speaks to the hundred or so people gathered for a
Women's March today. First, they listened to speakers and music
before beginning with the "Star Spangled Banner," and finished
with the march. More photos and video later tonight.
Lake Cleanup Extended through Sunday
Weather isn't looking great for Saturday, so we decided to go
virtual and make lake clean up the entire weekend.
The dumpster is being dropped off at Sandy Beach Saturday at 9am and
will be picked up by Sunday at 4pm.
Here is our goal.
1. Grab your family, trash bags, gloves, etc and head out at some
point between NOW and Sunday at 4pm to clean
up YOUR WATERFRONT/STREET
and if possible an area listed below:
*Woody Island Causeway
*Shoreline- lowest the water has been for clean up so would LOVE to
get all shore areas.
*Dam- may need a truck for this if there are large items like tired,
etc
*Sandy Beach- trash clean up and make piles of any large branches,
debris, etc
*Sandy Beach Parking lot- clean up large rocks and branches, prep to
get it lined this week!!!
*Hayward Street, even all the way up to KO-HAYWARD FROM KO DOWN TO
AUCIELLO HAS BEEN DONE
*Downey Street, Oakhurst, Crockett Rd-DOWNEY STREET HAS BEEN DONE
*All side streets off Hayward and Lakeshore
*Launch area off of West Main up to Oakhurst on both sides of the
street
THE CAUSEWAY NEAR THE PUMPING STATION HAS BEEN DONE
2. TAKE PICTURES and POST the area(s) you covered. It would be great
to see our community in action
and also a good way to
track areas that have been done.
3. Drop off trash and trash bags IN the dumpster between 9am
Saturday and 4pm Sunday.
*** PLEASE only use the dumpster for lake clean up purposes.
Also please mind social distancing at all times and wear masks when
necessary.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP!! LET'S KEEP OUR LAKE BEAUTIFUL!
At Long Last
October 16, 2020 —
The much anticipated traffic signals at the East Main Street
intersection with Legacy Farms roadways, both north and south,
is expected to be completed no later than Monday, according to
Legacy developer Roy S. MacDowell, Jr. The construction of the
lights is stipulated in the Host Community Agreement
between the Town and Legacy.
"All that is left will be for the electric company to give it
power," he said.
From Hopkinton Police and Hopkinton Health Department:
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs 14th: Mailbox stolen, fraud, more fraud,
family advice,
smart car racing through lot...
15th: Abandoned motor vehicle in Framingham,
5 gallons of fuel oil spilled, fraud,
SS scam, lost wallet, more fraud...
October 16, 2020 — This year's fall leaf colors are especially
vibrant. The above is at the former Amato Farm in Upton, just
over the Hopkinton line.
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Reckless Driver Arrested After Trying to Evade Troopers on Mass Pike
Shortly
after 5 PM today a Massachusetts State Police Trooper located a
Toyota Corolla that witnesses had reported was going more than 100
mph and weaving in and out of traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike
eastbound. The Corolla also had no license plates.
The Trooper attempted to stop the erratic operator in the Millbury
area. The Corolla’s driver refused to stop and fled, continuing at a
high rate of speed in light traffic conditions. MSP Troop C
Headquarters assumed command and control of the pursuit.
Shortly after 5:20 PM the suspect vehicle, still fleeing to evade
Troopers, crossed into MSP Troop H, and that Troop’s Headquarters
took command and control of the pursuit.
In Framingham, the suspect vehicle attempted to take the ramp at
Exit 12 at a high speed and crashed and rolled over.
The female operator, the lone occupant of the vehicle, exited the
car under her own power and became combative with Troopers. Troopers
took her into custody. The suspect complained of pain and was taken
by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center in
Worcester.
At this hour the suspect is in the process of being released from
the hospital and and will be transported to State Police-Charlton to
be booked on charges including refusal to stop for police, operating
to be endanger, plate violation, speeding, among other offenses.
The suspect is identified as CARLA JOFFRE PENA, 20, of Dorchester.
Investigation indicates that prior to her erratic operation today,
PENA had the Corolla brought from a tow yard to a Springfield
address, where she took control of the car and began to drive east.
The Corolla had been towed to the tow yard after PENA was previously
arrested four days ago. This past Sunday, Oct. 11, an MSP Trooper
observed her driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Ludlow with a
stolen plate attached to the Corolla. When stopped by the Trooper,
PENA also was found to be unlicensed and the car was not registered,
not insured, and had no inspection sticker. She was arrested for
those offenses after that stop on Sunday and arraigned in Palmer
District Court yesterday. She arranged to get the car back today.MSP
Press release
Zoning Advisory Committee Public Forum Scheduled for October 26,
2020
HOPKINTON,
MA (October 15, 2020) - The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its
annual Public Forum on October 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM, remotely
via Zoom.
The Zoning Advisory Committee is a nine-member board appointed by
the Planning Board, typically with representatives from the Planning
Board, Conservation Commission, Chamber of Commerce and the Board of
Appeals, as well as At-Large positions. The Committee meets one or
two times a month, usually on Monday evenings.
The purpose of the Zoning Advisory Committee is to review and
develop proposals for zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments, and
make recommendations to the Planning Board.
Zoning bylaws generally regulate the use of land, buildings, and
structures.
The purpose of the Zoning Advisory Committee‘s annual public forum
is to hear ideas and proposals for desired changes to the Zoning
Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map from residents. This is an opportunity
to propose changes to the land uses permitted in specific areas in
Hopkinton, the manner in which certain uses are permitted,
dimensional requirements, or other ideas with
respect to land use regulation.
The Zoning Advisory Committee encourages residents to attend this
forum and provide ideas and proposals for amendments to the Zoning
Bylaws, whether they are changes to regulations currently in place
or entirely new regulations. Access information for the Zoom meeting
is below:
Click
HERE to join meeting
Meeting ID: 847 4441 0596
Passcode: 812841
Call-in Number: (646) 876 - 9923
The Zoning Advisory Committee will also be holding a meeting on
November 9, 2020 to
discuss the Solar Overlay District and hear public comments related
to that proposal. This
meeting will also be held via Zoom, with details available prior to
the meeting
Spooky October 15, 2020 — The world that Julie
built!
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Butcher shop on Ash list of products ------->
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Almost There October 15, 2020 —Yes, the large gas station
in the center of Hopkinton,
formerly named with a different brand, is now a Shell station. We
will update on the new reward system tied in with Stop & Shop
tomorrow. Jerry is still the proud business owner.
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A Little off the Top! October 15, 2020 — Barber John Carrasquillo
takes a moment between clients to tidy up the front of Hometown
Barbershop at 28 Main Street this afternoon. John's residence was
displaced by the fire across the street, and said the response from
people in the town has been very helpful.
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No Ice Yet! October 14, 2020 — John Collins shares this
composite panorama photo of Ice House Pond taken early this morning.
<--- Join us for a virtual admission event for boarding students.
UNIBANK
TO HOST FREE HOME BUYING WEBINARS
UniBank will be hosting free monthly home
buying webinars for the remainder of 2020. 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. A prize will be
awarded at each event.
Join UniBank’s
Mortgage Representative, Dave Sampson (NMLS #688948) for any of the
3 webinars:
Tuesday,
October 27 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday,
November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday,
December 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees of each
event 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 www.unibank.com. To enter, individuals must
register and attend the seminar. No purchase or account required to
enter or win.
All seminar attendees
will receive a $250 mortgage closing cost coupon from UniBank.
To register, visit
www.unibank.com.
UniBank is
rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $2.1 billion as of
September 30, 2020. A full-service, mutually owned community bank,
UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts and the MetroWest
region of Massachusetts. UniBank’s newest full-service branch is
located at 193 Boston Turnpike (Route 9) in Shrewsbury (at the
former site of Spag’s). 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 .
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Multiple pandemic unemployment fraud,
telephone scam,
civil dispute, large party on Smith Road,
burn odor inside residence,
K-9 deployed for CEMLEC and Hopkinton,
son's driver's license has not arrived after 3 months...
October 9-13, 2020 New Arrest
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Firehouse Pond
October 13, 2020 — On the "S" turn in Woodville.
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Cold Spring Brook
October 13, 2020 — Above, as seen from the little Clinton Street
bridge looking east today.
On Fruit Street Today
October 13, 2020 — Perhaps they are searching for some cranberry
sauce; after all, they are on Fruit Street.
Bittersweet
Ocotber 13, 2020 — We miss the kids laughing, turning around with a
fish on the line and yelling to Mom or Dad, everybody eating hot
dogs and hamburgers; and the trophies at Hopkinton Sportsmen's Club!
Let's hope that the Hopkinton Police Fishing Derby is able to be
held in 2021, because the pond's beautiful trees stand as silent
sentinels anticipating next year's cheers, but are wondering what
happened this year. The pond may as well be filled with their tears.
Reaching Out
October 13, 2020 — Thanks to John Sherffius for sharing this photo
of a red maple's branches reaching out and mimicking the curves in
the swirling clouds.
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Practive Makes Perfect
October 13, 2020 — The football practice field last week. [Yes, we
know about the typo, and left is as a pun.]
I'll Huff, and I'll...
October 13, 2020 — Thanks to Julie Ford for finding the beauty
hiding among us. This wood duck flaps its wings to dry off after
"ducking" under the surface repeatedly.
Patriotic and Safe
October 12, 2020 — We can't be certain of the person's motive, but it is
clear from the placement of the flag, as well as the mask on the
George V. Brown statue, someone has made their positions clear.
Please join us for a safe, social distant lake
clean up on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-12pm. We encourage
families to participate. Let's keep our lake and waterfronts and
streets clean!!!
*Masks will be required.
*Check in at Sandy Beach to sign -in and for your assigned
area anytime between 9am-12pm.
*Maintain social
distancing at all times when in the parking lot.
*LMPA will provide gloves and trash bags but please feel free
to provide your own if you are more comfortable.
Unfortunately we will not be able to offer
coffee and donuts or pizza this year. We also will abide by all
Covid rules set by the governor and Parks and Rec. Should any
regulations change between now and then we may have to cancel and go
virtual.
Thank you,
The LMPA E Board
HopNews file photo.
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Pumped Up a Wee Bit
October 11, 2020 — We pumped up the color saturation of this photo
taken on Saturday a wee bit to give it its just due.
Trump Rally on Hopkinton Common
October 11, 2020 — Trump rally on Hopkinton Common today. Above,
Bill Marr.
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Antoine “Tony” O’Baoill
Watertown-
Antoine “Tony” O’Baoill,
69, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9,
2020. Born in Dublin Ireland, he was the son of Margaret (O’Reilly)
and Anthony Boyle. Tony was raised and spent most of his childhood
in Finglas, Dublin, Ireland.
Tony was a renaissance man. He was an avid hiker, outdoorsmen, car
enthusiast, voracious reader, and an excellent chef. His travels
took him all over the world, often returning to Ireland to visit
family and friends. He spent most of his professional life in the
automotive industry.
Tony was a loving father to Pearse O’Baoill and his wife,
Megan of Hopkinton, and a devoted grandfather to his
grandchildren, Rory and Luke O’Baoill. He is also survived by his
brothers, Eddy, Steven, Bernard and Marcus, and his sisters, Jane
and Mairead, as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces,
nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Due to COVID-19,
service arrangements are private and are under the care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com/ . In lieu of flowers, donations in
Tony’s name may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Please visit
https://themmrf.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/ for more
information.
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Practice Makes Perfect
October 11, 2020 — Above, Boys Cross Country runner Afnaan Fyed is
ahead of the pack running across the bridge on this practice run of
the course on the Loop Road. Below, Girls CC runners explore the
Hayden Rowe Street part of the course.
Standout
Ocotber 11, 2020 — Both Democrats and Republicans had the same idea
Sunday morning.
Recessional
October 10, 2020 — The beautiful bride and her groom on the Veterans
Memorial Gazebo turned to face their guests just as the
HopNews-mobile pulled over on Park Street at the Hopkinton Common on
this warm, dry, comfortable afternoon.
Girls Soccer is Back
Ocotber 10, 2020 — Hillers Girls Varsity Soccer had their premier
game of the season today at the turf field on Loop Road. Above,
Senior Kristin McCluskey robs one from Medway with a dive. Below,
Junior Ava Perlov threads the ball through a flock of Medway
defenders. The score was a null tie.
Anywhere in New England...
October 10, 2020 — It could be anywhere in New England — a church
steeple is central on the "Y" axis — with the rolling hills,
fall colors bursting and a large quarry dug into the opposite
hilltop. But this Oxford vista has one thing that is disappearing in
more populated areas; a stunning view.
Plenty of Moisture Here
October 10, 2020 — These brilliant-colored trees caught the eyes of
everyone passing by. Photos can do their best to represent an image,
but they can't give people all that the human eye can see, although
they keep trying. Photographed in Sutton today, as was the clown
below.
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Clown-in-the-Box
October 11, 2020 — The photographer is
reminded of his tonsils operation at five years-old when the
doctor put what looked like a vegetable strainer over his face,
covered that with what looked like a dishrag, and then
poured ether over it. The ether put him into a deep sleep with a
vivid, unforgettable dream.
The dream was of a
Jack-in-the-box playing "Pop Goes the Weasel," the traditional
song for such a toy. The photographer had one as a child in
which a happy clown would pop up at time the "pop" note would
sound.
But in the
dream, the box was more distant — like across a large room — and
the spring on the neck of the clown much, much longer, in order
to traverse the length of the room.
And so, at
just the right moment, the top popped open and the spring hurled
the head high across the dream room and then down at the child's
own face, nose to nose; but it wasn't the clown's face.
It was
the doctor's face.
No one has known about that until now. ~ Robert
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At Mazi tonight: Maggie Neff
Burst
October 10, 2020 — Violent explosions are actually taking place
behind the clouds, but the source of the explosions is 93 million
miles away, the Sun. Thanks to Nicole Fornal for sharing spectacular
photos with us taken with her
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G cell phone as she steps out the door
of her work at
Russell Cellular in Uxbridge.
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REMINDER: TODAY!
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Waning Gibbous
October 9, 2020 —
"Fun daytime shot of today's waning gibbous moon. Funny, it's more
visible during the day this time of year."
~Julie Ford
Time of the Season October 9, 2020 — Today's setting sun added
extra warm color to the already warm deciduous trees on the shore of
Hopkinton Reservoir late this afternoon, as crews continued to clean
up some areas of town following Wednesday's violent
microburst.
October 9, 2020 — Thanks to Jacques LeDuc,
grandstand announcer of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon, for sharing this
photo of Mill Pond, including the new footbridge that leads to
a path to Marathon Park in Ashland.
You Must do This Every Fall:
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Bar fight - patrons get rides home,
trees teetering, wires on fire, tree falls,
patient transported to Milford following MVA,
odor of gas, kids harrassed by manager,
all kinds of fraud, grey-haired male walking around,
kids on bicycles...
October 8, 2020 Existing Arrest
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Uncommonly Hopkinton October 8, 2020 — The low sun cast its warm
glow onto the Hopkinton Veterans Memorial Gazebo on the Hopkinton
Common this afternoon as crews were still removing fallen trees and
limbs from the roadways and yards.
Microburst October 8, 2020 — "It was a microburst," said
one of the residents at the intersection of West Elm and Pond
Streets, where trees fell on both sides of the roadway.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Chief Bennett order units to stay in place
due to a microburst strike, BOLO from Westborough for B&E suspect. K-9
and drone deployed,
multiple trees down, impassable roads, wires down, lots more...
October 7, 2020 Existing Arrest
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Bad Storm October 8, 2020 — Twisting, twirling gusts of
wind, as well as thunder and lightning barrelled into Hopkinton from
the west and took down the weakest trees, limbs and poles, and in
some cases, exposing a rotten core. Contributed photos.
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Coming to Dinner? October 8, 2020 — This carnivorous sentry
welcomes visitors to the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog in Foxborough.
Thanks to Sarah Minsk-Eduardo for sharing this photo of a praying
mantis.
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This
Saturday:
Utility/tree down map at 7:46 pm during last evening's
violent storm:
From HPD facebook
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Deep Drawdown Allowed for Lake
Maspenock
Above, file photo for
illustration.
Dear LMPA Members,
Last evening, the Hopkinton
Conservation Commission voted to grant exemptions this year to
certain aspects of the Order of Conditions for the extended
drawdown of Lake Maspenock. This action will allow the
Hopkinton Department of Public Works to conduct the deep
drawdown this winter in an attempt to control the excessive
aquatic vegetation in the lake.
This is very good news and the LMPA
would like to thank the DPW and ConCom for working together in
order to achieve this outcome. Now we must hope for a good, deep
freeze while the water is low in order to impact the weed beds.
Please be aware that this extended
drawdown may lower the lake as much as 8' this winter.
Best Regards,
The Officers
and Executive Board of the LMPA
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Introducing the 'More to the Story' Campaign
Dear Friend,
As we recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week, I'd like to let
you know about an important public awareness campaign
launching today.
The More to the Story campaign is a research-backed public
information campaign focused on an overarching goal: to reduce
stigma and normalize conversations about mental and behavioral
health throughout the state, particularly for emerging adults
ages 15-26.
The campaign will deliver practical advice on how to engage in
initial conversations with loved ones who may be struggling with
behavioral health challenges.
The centerpiece of the More to the Story campaign is a key
message: that words can hide what we're really feeling. There
could be more to the story.
Knowing how to recognize the signs that something is wrong and
start a conversation can make a huge difference to our loved
ones. We can all Ask, Listen, Encourage, and Check in.
This campaign is personal to me. I grew up knowing how much the
stigma and shame surrounding mental illness affected not only my
father, who suffered from it, but my whole family as well.
Sadly, that shame and stigma persists for many to this day.
Please join me in spreading the word, because the success of
this campaign depends on people like you! You can help by
visiting
www.mass.gov/moretothestory for more information
and following @MassDMH on Instagram. You can also click
here for a quick tutorial on how to post on social media. Be
sure to use the #moretothestory hashtag when you do.
Warm regards,
October 7, 2020 — Pat, I'd like to buy a
vowel and solve.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Dead animal in middle of road, tree leaning
onto road,
truck driver bitten by dog on job, unemployment fraud (x4),
husband lost wallet, TT-Unit vs. military vehicle on Rte 495:
6 injuries on scene transported by ambulances
from (2) Hopkinton, (2) Milford, Westborough and Southborough.
MVA WMain,
October 6, 2020 One New Arrest
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School Street Accident October 6, 2020 — The cause of this School
Street accident Tuesday afternoon in which at least one vehicle
sideswiped a pole, which disabled it, was unclear during this time.
An individual was evaluated in the ambulance.
Where There is Smoke... October 6, 2020 — We are told that the
ability to drive to the Main Beach area of Hopkinton State Park will
not be available after next Monday until next year. Above, what do these smoke
signals mean?
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Water Power October 6, 2020 — The Blackstone River,
above, provided water power for factories, and for a quarter century
before the proliferation of railroads, a way for goods to be
transported from Worcester to the port of Providence via the
Blackstone Canal. Above, a bridge in Rochdale connecting a large
factory to some accessory buildings across the river andnext to a railroad sidetrack.
Amber Waves October 6, 2020 — Visitors and residents are
greeted by beautiful plantings at this new section of Legacy Farms
North.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Unemployment fraud, TT on fire on Pike,
telephone pole installed through sewer line,
unemployment fraud, fraudulent spoof email,
burnt odor from wires...
October 5, 2020
No arrests
Nice, Nice, Very Nice October 5, 2020 — Nicole Fornal shares a
photo from near her neck of the woods in Thompson, CT. It was shot
in HDR mode with a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G cell phone,
available for purchase at her phone store in Uxbridge,
Russell Cellular.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Unemployment fraud x4, loud music on Hayden
Rowe,
ID theft, erratic operator, sprinkler system activates alarm,
rifle found in basement, basketball at 12:06 am on Downey Street,
loud music 12:20 am on Ash Street,
Stunning October 5, 2020 — Thanks again to Julie Ford
for sharing this stunning photo of a great egret, taken in
Hopkinton.
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Missing Reference Points October 5, 2020 — We took a similar photo in
May of the Town Farm from Whittier Farms in Sutton, which is over a
mile away. However, there is not a mile of land in the photo between
the camera and the farm on the horizon. That is because there is a
valley between the two farms that is unseen by the camera. Google
knows.
From the 26.2 Foundation —
IMC: One more step forward
October 4, 2020 — The
26.2 Foundation’s goal to build an International Marathon Center
in Hopkinton took another step forward on Saturday, September
12th at the Hopkinton annual Town Meeting, when residents voted
‘yes’ to grant the town’s Select Board authority to finalize the
lease for the Center’s proposed site.
The 19-acre site is located on East Main Street (Route 135) near
the Mile 1 marker of the Boston Marathon route. Plans for the
Center include world-class education and conference facilities,
an interactive Marathon museum and hall of fame, auditorium,
event space and research facilities.
Once lease negotiations with the Select Board are completed, the
Foundation will launch a capital campaign to begin raising the
private funds needed for development. The Foundation hopes to
complete the first phase of the IMC by 2024. Read more here.
A Mask Entreaty From March
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Intruder Alert October 3, 2020 — In this beautifully
detailed photo by Julie Ford, a great blue heron is bothered by the
barking cacophony created by a fleet of incoming Canada geese, and
gives as good as it gets. The heron is a top carnivorous predator
with a diet of fish and small mammals. The geese are vegetarians
that are going to splash down en masse and frighten the heron's
swimming prey.
Good Examples October 2, 2020 — Hopkinton Police Officers
back row from left, Officer Jay Deiana, Sgt. Matthew McNeil,
K-9 Officer Brian Sanchioni and Det. Sgt. Scott Van Raalten
practice what the CDC preaches during the veterans breakfast this
morning. More photos below. Choose each thumbnail to enlarge.
Open Mic Feature
Join us October 2 for our
First Friday Open Mic at 7:30pm with host Jack Byrne and feature
Nico Rivers! Sign up to perform or just tune to the Facebook Live
performance and enjoy the music!
Born and raised in Marshfield,
a small ocean side town in Massachusetts, Nico’s musical experiments
have taken him across the country and world into labs of all shapes
and sizes. A true multifaceted musical artist, Nico draws influence
from artists as diverse as he his. Artists such as Neil Young,
Radiohead and Bright Eyes.
Sponsored
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Wedding
Announcement
Katelyn Sarah Sousa
and Connor William Kirkwood were married at Lakefalls Lodge in
Stoddard, NH at 3:30 pm, Sunday, the 6th of September
2020. The wedding was officiated by Leonard Layne and followed by a
reception at the lodge.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Sousa of Hopkinton, MA while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Kirkwood of Wayland, MA..
The bride, 27, went to Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute for her Bachelor’s degree in UI/UX and Master’s degree in
IT. The groom, 26, went to Westfield State University for his
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Connor continued on to join
the US Marine Corps and is currently enlisted in the Reserves. It
was a mutual attraction at first sight when the couple met playing a
game of Magic the Gathering at a local game shop. Their attraction
grew to a deep and abiding love, and the rest, as they say, is
history.
Katie and Connor
honeymooned in Tahiti and are looking forward to starting their
married lives together along with their fur babies, Maia and Kekoa.
Hopkinton Military Veterans Gather October 2, 2020 — Hopkinton Military Veterans
— all services were represented — gathered today for their first
Friday of the month breakfast, this time socially distanced at the
Hopkinton Common, and served coffee and donuts by the Senior Center
staff. Above, Marine Michael Whalen offers a baseball, signed by the
veterans in attendance to baseball trivia fan Hank Allessio, left,
to thank him for founding this ritual and managing each presentation
of it. Check back later for more photos.
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Coming in for a Landing
Hopkinton police Incident Logs Loose dogs, odor of natural gas x3, fallen
trees and branches,
fraud, confused driver, hit and run, dead cat in road,
individual yelling and screaming on Chestnut Street...
October 1, 2020
May the Wind be at Your Back... October 1, 2020 — Hopkinton Fire Department
Lt. Carl Harris gets the traditional ride home upon his retirement
after 31 years of service to the department. Below, firefighters
line Main Street and offer a salute.
Enhanced HCAM Photos from
HPD facebook.
Ann Louise Forrest, 87
Ann Louise Forrest, 87,
of Hopkinton, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Born in
Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Melanson) and
Richard Doucette. She was the wife of the late Kenneth David
Forrest.
Ann had worked for the telephone company until
1967. She was an active daily participant at St. John the Evangelist
Church. She enjoyed taking care of her yard, especially her plants
and flowers.
Ann is survived by her daughter, Kendra Weldon
and her significant other, Mark Campbell and two grandchildren,
Kristina and Kyle Weldon all of Hopkinton. Ann was 1 of 9 children
and leaves behind 2 siblings.
Visitation will be
held on Friday,
October 2nd from
4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden
Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A graveside
service will be held at10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
October 3rd at
Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Alzheimer’s Assoc, 8180 Greensboro Dr. Ste 400. McLean, VA 22102
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TOWN
OF HOPKINTON INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Charles E. Kadlik Director of Municipal
Inspections
Zoning Enforcement
Officer
Residents Asked
to Review Temporary Sign Regulations
HOPKINTON, MA (October 1, 2020) - Due to the
proliferation of home/residential signage displayed in town within
the last six months, the Town of Hopkinton is requesting the help of
its residents regarding the display of temporary signs. The
temporary sign regulations are contained in Zoning Bylaw § 210-179,
and the enforcement of temporary sign regulations falls under the
purview of the Building Department.
The Zoning Bylaw
recognizes the right to display signage, but also delineates the
number of signs and the period of time that such signs may be
displayed. With respect to temporary signs, the following are the
guidelines for residential use:
Temporary Sign
Regulations
● No more than two
temporary signs may be displayed on a lot, neither of which shall
exceed 8 square feet in area. A temporary sign shall not be
displayed for more than 30 days.
● For 30 days before
and up to two days after a municipal, state, or federal election,
there is no maximum number of temporary signs permitted.
● All temporary
signage must be on the homeowner’s property and not in the public
right of way, nor on Town owned property. It is important to note
that flags and insignias of governmental jurisdictions are exempt
from the bylaw.
The Building
Department recognizes the rights of our citizens to voice their
opinions and offer their heartfelt feelings through the use of signs
on their front lawns, but at the same time we are also receiving
numerous complaints that the signage has had a negative effect upon
Hopkinton’s image as a bucolic community. We thank you in advance
for your help with the use of temporary signs while also recognizing
everyone’s right to be heard. ToH Press Release
Seen on Main Street
October 1, 2020 — We are not sure of the
message that the driver wishes to get across. Something about masks,
perhaps?
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Stop sign "flew up" and damaged vehicle,
branches down, transformer blew,
hydraulic oil spill, harassed by former college classmate,
male holding political sign yelling at customers...
September 30, 2020 No arrests
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Schools: Residents Stay Off of School
Fields during School Hours
Dear Hopkinton Families,
You may recall that I sent a similar email a
couple of weeks ago.
I
am writing again to make the same request: We are asking that
community members do not access our courts and fields during the
regular school day. At the High School/Middle School complex, that
time period is from 7:00 to 2:00.
While we would typically be willing to share our
space, during the pandemic we will be needing to access those
outdoor spaces with much more frequency not only for physical
education classes, but also for mask breaks and outdoor instruction
in other content areas. Additionally, in an effort to keep our kids
safe, we are trying to limit their contact with others.
To the extent that it is helpful, the Hopkinton
School Committee has a
I hope people understand that at the heart of
this request lie student safety and academic programming. I also
hope community members will honor this request.
I think you all for your understanding, and if
you do have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach
out to me in the Central Office.
Carol Cavanaugh
Voters of Hopkinton,
Early
voting in person will be offeredfrom
Saturday, October 17 until Friday, October 30. Due to
occupancy issues at Town Hall, the Board of Registrars voted
on 09/29/2020 to hold earlyvoting in
person for the November 3, 2020 State Election at theHopkinton
Senior Center at 28 Mayhew Street. Voters will not use
the main entrance, but will enter through the library door
and will exit through the side door once they have voted.
Mask wearing as well as social distancing will be required
to protect our dedicated team of election staff and fellow
voters.
The hours
for each day at the Senior Center will be as follows:
Saturdays and Sundays - 10:00 AM to 2:00
PM
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays -
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesdays - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Fridays - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This will serve as a supplement tovoting by-mail and in-person voting at the polls on November 3rd to better spread out voting and limit potential COVID-19 exposure in our community. If you are looking to return a mail-in ballot, please do not bring it to the Senior Center. To hand deliver your ballot, bring it to the 24/7 secure drop box at the Town Hall.
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Hopkinton Public Schools89
Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton, MA 01748
Carol A.
Cavanaugh, Ph.D.
Telephone: 508-417-9360
Superintendent
Fax: 508-497-9833
Good afternoon, Hopkinton
Families, Students and Staff:
THE HOPKINTON PUBLIC
SCHOOLS WILL REOPEN TOMORROW, OCTOBER 1, 2020.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS
INFORMATION CAREFULLY. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!
The Hopkinton Public Schools
want to remain open, so it’s important that all families follow
these protocols:
If your child or anyone in
your family has been in contact with a COVID-19 positive person,
please keep your child HOME. Call your pediatrician as well as
the Hopkinton Health Department (508) 497-9725 for guidance.
When a child is determined
to be a “close contact” because that student has come in
contact with a COVID-19 positive person in our schools, that
“close contact” must be quarantined for 14 days, even if
the “close contact’s” PCR test comes back negative. “Close
contacts” then lose in-person learning days for the duration of
their quarantine.
We are sure COVID-19 cases
are going to come into our town and inadvertently into our
schools; therefore, we need everyone to work toward stopping the
transmission of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, practicing good hand
hygiene, staying socially distanced, staying home when sick,
disinfecting, and covering coughs and sneezes.
In
regard to siblings of those who are quarantined as “close
contacts,” the following criteria must be met in order to return
to school:
A.
the “close contact” quarantined student must take a PCR test and be
determined to be negative and be symptom free;
B.
the “close contact” quarantined student must have a place within the
household where that student can be isolated from all other
household members;
C.
only if these criteria are met, may the sibling of the “close
contact” quarantined student return to school.
5. If your child is unwell or
shows any of the following symptoms, please keep your child home:
Fever of 100 degrees F or
greater
Chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or
difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
As we have all just
experienced, the transition from hybrid to remote is very
challenging. We are excited to welcome students back tomorrow. Let’s
do our collective best to keep all of our students who wish to
attend in the hybrid model IN OUR SCHOOLS.
My best
Carol Cavanaugh
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Barking dog x2, trash bag on highway, false
alarm,
suspicious motor vehicle, MV in opposite lane,
illegal dumping, dispute over animals...
September 29, 2020 No arrests
Baker-Polito
Administration Announces Transition to Step II of Phase III for
Lower Risk Communities Effective October 5th
BOSTON –
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that
effective Monday, October 5th,
lower risk communities will be permitted to move into Step II of
Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. All other
communities will remain in Phase III, Step I. Governor Charlie Baker
also issued a revised gatherings order. Industry specific guidance
and protocols for a range of Phase I, II, and III businesses will
also be updated.
Phase
III, Step II:
On May 18,
the Baker-Polito Administration released a four-phased plan to
reopen the economy based on sustained improvements in public health
data.
Last
month, the Administration began releasing data on the average daily
COVID cases per 100,000 residents, average percent positivity, and
total case counts, for all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns.
Lower risk
communities are defined as cities and towns that have not been a
“red” community in any of the last three weekly Department of Public
Health (DPH) weekly reports.
Effective
October 5, a limited number of sectors will be eligible to reopen,
with restrictions, in Step II of Phase III for lower risk
communities only:
Indoor
performance venues will be permitted to open with 50% capacity
with a maximum of 250 people.
Outdoor performance venue capacity will increase to 50% with a
max of 250 people.
For
arcades and indoor and outdoor recreation businesses, additional
Step II activities like trampolines, obstacle courses, roller
rinks and laser tag will also be permitted to open and capacity
will increase to 50%.
Fitting rooms will be permitted to open in all types of retail
stores.
Gyms,
museums, libraries and driving and flight schools will also be
permitted to increase their capacity to 50%.
Revised
Gatherings Order:
The
limit for indoor gatherings remains at a maximum of 25 people
for all communities.
Outdoor gatherings at private residences and in private
backyards will remain at a maximum of 50 people for all
communities.
Outdoor gatherings at event venues and in public settings will
have a limit of 50 people in Step I communities, and a limit of
100 people in lower risk, Step II communities.
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MSP CINRET Unit and Partner Agencies Seize 94,000 Bags of
Heroin, Make Five Arrests, in Trafficking Investigation
MSP CINRET Unit and Partner Agencies Seize 94,000 Bags of
Heroin, Make Five Arrests, in Trafficking Investigation
On
Monday, September 28, 2020, after a months-long investigation
that involved Massachusetts State Police, federal Homeland
Security Investigations, Springfield, Holyoke, and Westfield
Police Departments and the Hampden County Sheriff’s
Department police, along with the Hampden District Attorney’s
Office, smashed a large-scale heroin trafficking organization.
Troopers with the Massachusetts State Police’s Commonwealth
Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET),
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI-Springfield), detectives
from the Springfield, Holyoke, and Westfield Police Departments,
and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department officers, were granted
warrants resulting in several arrests and the seizure of some
94,000 bags of heroin totaling nearly two kilograms.
Hampden
District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “Despite
challenging circumstances, we continue to focus our resources on
the most harmful offenders in order to keep drugs off our
communities’ streets. I thank all the investigators involved in
this investigation, including those from my office. This is a
very significant heroin seizure and dismantling this trafficking
organization is a positive development for public safety in the
greater Springfield area. My office will now focus on a swift
and effective prosecution of these offenders who sought to
profit from the pain and devastation of addiction.”
Arrested late Monday
night in connection with this investigation were: Miguel
Martinez Pinto, 40, of Springfield, charged with
Trafficking in Heroin , David
Vazquez-Roman, 34, of Springfield, charged with
Trafficking in Heroin Natividad
Pagan, 58, of Chicopee, charged with Trafficking in
Heroin, Carlos
Leon, 52, of Springfield charged with Trafficking in
Heroin , and Santiago
Ruiz, 41, of Springfield, charged with Possession of
Heroin.
The arrests were a culmination of a significant and lengthy
investigation into heroin trafficking in and around Springfield.
Intelligence was developed by CINRET West Unit Troopers and
partner agencies, establishing cause for search warrants for
several locations in Springfield and Holyoke. Locations included
in the search warrants were: 1978
Page Boulevard, 140
Michon Street, 61
Acushnet Avenue, 23
Ashley Street, 79
Central Street, all in Springfield, 249
Oak Street in Holyoke and a 2000 Ford Ranger.
Seized during the execution of these warrants at various
addresses was: 94,274 bags of heroin, $120,000 of US currency,
and three firearms. The estimated amount of heroin in the seized
bags of heroin is 1.885 kilograms of heroin.
All defendants were expected to be arraigned today in
Springfield and Holyoke District Court.
~ MSP Press release
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The Town of Hopkinton's
Department of Public Works seeks qualified plow contractors,
driving their own equipment, to become part of its Team this winter.
The DPW offers competitive rates and calls its plow contractors for
every plowable storm. The
qualified contractor shall have a good driving record and reliable
equipment. The competitive rate that is paid depends on the
equipment. Please contact the Highway Department at 508-497-9768 for
details.
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Trooper Arrests Repeat Firearms Offender on New Firearms Charges
On Saturday September 26, Trooper Paul Hoyt, assigned to State
Police-Millbury, was on patrol traveling on Quinsigamond Ave in
Worcester.
At approximately 11 a.m. he observed a Subaru Impreza, traveling
North of Quinsigamond Ave, that he discovered was uninsured and
had a revoked registration. Trooper Hoyt activated his blue
lights and subsequently stopped the Subaru prior to the
intersection of Southbridge Street.
Upon the vehicle stopping, Trooper Hoyt approached the driver’s
side window and identified the operator as CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ,
25, of Worcester. After informing MARTINEZ why he was stopped,
Trooper Hoyt removed him from the vehicle in order to conduct an
inventory prior to it being towed. While on scene, Trooper Hoyt
was made aware that MARTINEZ had multiple past court convictions
for firearms violations. As Trooper Hoyt was about to begin the
tow inventory, MARTINEZ lunged toward the Subaru and grabbed a
backpack from within it. Trooper Hoyt immediately attempted to
gain control of the backpack and ordered MARTINEZ remove his
hands from it. As Trooper Hoyt was gaining control of the
backpack he could feel a hard metal object, consistent with the
shape of a firearm, through the canvas material.
Trooper
Hoyt opened the backpack and located a loaded Taurus .380
pistol, along with over two ounces of marijuana, two pocket
knives, and three cell phones. MARTINEZ does not possess a
license to carry firearms and was immediately placed under
arrest.
MARTINEZ was transported to State Police-Millbury for booking. A
bail commissioner was contacted and set bail at $3,000. MARTINEZ
was able to post bail and was released. He is expected to be
arraigned at Worcester District Court for the following
offenses:
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Registration;
Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle;
License Not in Possession;
Carrying a Firearm, Subsequent Offense;
Carrying a Loaded Firearm;
Possession of Ammunition without FID Card, Subsequent
Offense;
Armed Career Criminal;
Possession of a Class D Substance with Intent to Distribute.
All proceeds
from this online auction support the adoption
and advocacy work of Greyhound Friends, Inc., a
501(c)(3) charitable organization based in
Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
* Bidding opens
at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time) Sunday, September
27, 2020. Auction closes at 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Saturday, October 3, 2020.* Early and late bids
will not be considered. Please read item
descriptions and terms carefully before entering
your bid. Bidding is in whole-dollar increments
only. Enter your bid(s) by commenting on the
item photo in this album.
Shipping to
continental US only, unless special arrangements
are made *before* auction closes. Please note
that items may ship from different locations so
we may not be able to combine shipping. We will
combine if we can.
Winners will
be contacted with their totals and payment
instructions. Payment (plus shipping cost, if
applicable) is accepted by Paypal (including
credit card option) to
greyhoundfriends@gmail.com or by check
mailed to
Greyhound Friends, 167 Saddle Hill Rd.,
Hopkinton MA 01748.
Thank you and
good luck!
A Second COVID-19 case at High School Entire district shut down Tuesday
and Wednesday
September 29, 2020 — In an email
letter to faculty, staff, students and families last evening,
Superintendent of Hopkinton Public Schools Carol Cavanaugh
announced the closing of Hopkinton Public Schools for today and
tomorrow. Another Hopkinton High School student has tested
positive for COVID-19 and contact tracing by the Health
Department needs to be done to determine the source and extent
of exposure.
The email instructs parents and teachers on remote learning,
etc.
According to Health Director Shaun
McAuliffe, the source of the original case was from activity
outside of Hopkinton, but to date, he would not be more
specific. The entire email is as follows:
Good evening, Hopkinton faculty, staff, students, and families:
It has come to the
District’s attention that we have another COVID-19 positive
student at Hopkinton High School. Because Hopkinton’s Health
Department has not had a chance to begin contact tracing, and
because we do not know how far-reaching this case might be, we
are closing schools and campuses for in-person learningand athletics and
extracurricularsfor tomorrow, Tuesday,
September 29th, and for Wednesday, September 30th.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE
CLOSING THE SCHOOLS ONLYFOR EXTENSIVE CONTACT
TRACING.As of now, we only know of
one new case at the High School.
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS FOR
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
If your child is in the
GREENCohort, your child should
expect to have instruction Zoomed remotely tomorrow. Please stay
alert for any necessary Zoom links. Each school will follow the
instructional schedule that would be in place if the green
cohort students were actually in school tomorrow.
If your child is in the
ORANGECohort, your child should
expect to have their as-scheduled at-home learning.
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS FOR
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
On this day, September
30th, ORANGECohort students should
expect to have instruction Zoomed remotely. Please stay alert
for any necessary Zoom links. Each school will follow the
instructional schedule that would be in place if the orange
cohort students were actually in school, as they were scheduled
to be.
If your child is in the
GREEN Cohort, your child should expect to have their
as-scheduled at-home learning.
More specific information
(for example how to access Zoom or where to find instructional
materials) will be provided by the student’s classroom
teacher(s), as needed. Please be on the lookout for that
information.
TEACHERS:
Because the entire district will be remote for the next two
days, you may choose to teach from the remote location of your
choice. Please note that buildings will be open if any teacher
needs to retrieve anything from your classroom/office. Impacted
teachers will be contacted by the HHS principal and/or the
Hopkinton Health Department. Please note, that the school
closure IS NOTDUE TO A BUILDING/CLEANING
issue, so if a teacher needs to retrieve anything from the
building, you may.
If you are a teacher in
the district who has a child attending in-personlearning at HHS, please do
not come into the schools tomorrow for any reason.
Before closing, I would
ask that the community respects the privacy of any students who
are COVID-19 positive in our community.
My best,
Carol Cavanaugh
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Smoke alarm in trash activates response,
erratic operator from Ashland,
many cases of unemployment fraud,
strong odor natural gas,
individual on Cedar Street questioned,
Individual asked to leave business - seen looking
into vehicles on Clinton Street...
September 28, 2020
No arrests
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The HCA MumRaiser will come to
an end on Wednesday at 5:00pm so if you have ordered mums from
Weston Nurseries please be sure to pick them up before then!
But wait! There's still time to order your beautiful mums and
support the Hopkinton Center for the Arts! Order in the next
24-hours by
clicking on this link.
Thank you to our Partner In The Arts Weston Nurseries for their
continued support!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
--to
Hopkinton resident Mike Hovagimian (file photo), the
Hopkinton Historical Society’s runner, for completing the B.A.A.’s
2020 Virtual Boston Marathon. Although called a “virtual” race, Mike
ran his 26.2 miles with real sweat and real hard work. The brutally
hot summer made training extra challenging, but despite this added
difficulty, and without the electrifying motivation of the Marathon
crowds, he completed his race on September 5th,
with an official finish time of 4:55:23.
For Mike, a major motivator was his
sense of honor. He explained that for the privilege of receiving a
coveted charity bib, he felt duty bound to live up to the promise he
had made to the Historical Society, the Boston Athletic Association,
and the Town of Hopkinton to run this race. It was also a personal
record for this Hopkintonian, as the 124th Boston
Marathon (COVID altered though it was) marked his 24th
consecutive running of this world famous race.
Never a quitter, Mike still
hopes to reach his fundraising goal of $5,000. The cancellation of
the April 2020 Boston Marathon made fundraising more difficult for
the town’s many charity runners. You can still contribute to Mike’s
fundraising effort with a check to Mike Hovagimian, 11 Ridge
Rd.Hopkinton, (include “HHS Marathon Fundraiser” in memo field), or
via Venmo to @Mike-Hovagimian, or by visiting the Dell Corp. “Your
Cause” fundraising page, open until Sept. 30, at:
The
Hopkinton Women's Club, celebrating 100 years, is selling
wooden signs to support our scholarship fund and local non-profits.
For
more information and to purchase signs to to our website and click
"signs for sale". wwwhopkintonwomensclub.org.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log
Unemployment fraud X5, dead fox on side of house,
Amazon driver bitten by dog, loud party,
cow on the loose - gone on arrival,
deceased deer in yard,
more fraud, canoe in yard, cow found,
officers dispatched (12:03 am) to advise group walking
onto Sandy Beach that it is closed after dark,
loud church service, K-9 to Holliston,
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Sippady - do -dah
September 27, 2020 — The butterfly has landed and extended its
proboscis into the flower of John Collins' butterfly plant to sip
out some nectar, along its journey to Mexico. ~John Collins
September 27, 2020 — We arrived toward the end of the evening, but
still got a couple of great songs from Tim's gigantic bucket of
songs. Give a listen to this talented member of Hot Acoustics
performing solo for the evening at Bill's Pizzeria.
Yes, With a Camera!
September 27, 2020 — Thank you to Julie Ford for sharing this photo
of the Moon taken with a camera, not a telescope.
Gloria (DiNatale) Cipolla
Gloria R. Cipolla, 89, of Abington, PA, returned
home to God on September 24.
She
was a 50-year resident of Clifton Heights, PA, where she raised four
children with her beloved husband Gaetano A. (“Tot”) Cipolla Jr.,
who died in 1998. In her later years Gloria lived near her son and
his family in Jenkintown, PA, and with her daughter and family in
Hopkinton, MA, before moving to Sunrise Senior Living in Abington
for the past year.
Gloria was born to Gaetano and Marie (Signoretti) DiNatale on
February 28, 1931, in Queens, New York, and graduated from Jamaica
High School. As a young woman she worked as a secretary at several
menswear company headquarters in Manhattan, until she married Tot
and settled near his large and close-knit family in Clifton Heights.
Tot was a gifted amateur photographer, and his beautiful wife, who
was sometimes mistaken for Audrey Hepburn, was his favorite subject.
Gloria also had true inner beauty; she was a friend, confidante and
honorary mom to many. Her radiant smile, warmth and common sense
could soothe the pain of a scraped knee, a school or job
disappointment, a troubled home life or a broken heart. Next to her
beloved children and grandchildren, Gloria’s greatest pleasures
included Italian peasant food; finding designer clothes at thrift
stores; Audrey Hepburn movies; visits to Boothbay Harbor with Tot
and her brother John and wife Marilyn; and anything with whipped
cream.
In 1973, Gloria returned to work at Upper Darby High School, where
she was secretary to several principals over 34 years before
retiring in 2007. She took a special interest in students who were
troubled or whose families were suffering hard times, helping them
with bus tokens, classroom tips, advice and encouragement. Her
biggest thrill on the job was meeting comedienne Tina Fey, an Upper
Darby alumna.
She is survived by her four children: Catherine Buday and husband
Robert of Hopkinton, Mass.; Julia Mullen and husband Michael of
Clarks Green, PA; Daniel Cipolla and wife Elena of Jenkintown, PA;
and Maria Boulden and husband Ronald of Landenberg, PA and Rehoboth
Beach, Del. Gloria is also survived by her 12 grandchildren: Rachel
and Ryan Flynn; John Buday; Matthew Mullen and wife Lindsey; Gregory
Mullen; Michael and David Boulden; Daniel Cipolla and wife Catalina;
and David, Joseph, Maria and Thomas Cipolla. She is also survived by
two great-grandchildren, Carmen Cipolla and Finley Mullen; her
brothers, Nicholas DiNatale of Valley Stream, NY, and John DiNatale
of Riverhead, NY; and honorary grandchildren Bryan Boulden, Stefanie
Harmon, Rachel Mansour, Jesse Buday and Ben Buday.
Gloria’s health declined over the past few years, and her family is
eternally grateful to the special angels who helped care for her and
lift her spirits -- including Katherine Wright of Northborough, MA;
George Robinson of Hopkinton, MA; canine companions Gus and Rita;
and the wonderful staff at Sunrise of Abington, where Gloria was
affectionately known as “Momma G.”
A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at
11 AM at Immaculate Conception Church 602 West Ave. Jenkintown, PA.
Her interment will be private, but another memorial service is
planned for the future when it is safe for Gloria’s many relatives
and friends to gather. The use of masks and social distancing will
be observed.
Donations in Gloria’s honor may be sent to:
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood,
PA 19096
World Central Kitchen www.wck.org
Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc., 28 Mayhew Street,
Hopkinton, MA 01748.
Gloria’s funeral mass will be live streamed. Please go to her
obituary on our website
www.McGoldrickFH.com and click on watch event under
events.
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Hopkinton High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
Investigation
of movement and contacts
September
26, 2020 — As the Town of Hopkinton now knows, the Hopkinton Public
Schools have had their first student test positive for the
SARS-CoV-2 virus or COVID-19. This press release is designed to
clear up confusion in the community about how this particular case
played out as well as how, when, to what degree people--including
administration, faculty, staff, students, and families--are made
aware COVID-19 cases in our school community.
First, it’s important
to note that the School District typically learns of a COVID-19
positive student or staff member through Hopkinton’s Health
Department. On Friday, September 25th, in the middle of the day, the
School District learned from a student’s parent that there might be
a COVID-19 positive High School student. (The student was not in
school on Friday.) The Health Department then confirmed this
particular case to be positive.
The investigation
that was carried out at Hopkinton High School is, of course, unique
to a high school schedule. An investigation at an elementary school
would be very different, given that elementary students tend to
remain in the same classroom with the same teacher for most of the
day.
Immediately Principal
Evan Bishop set the wheels in motion. It was determined that this
particular student last attended school four days prior, on Monday,
September 21st, and attended only three classes that day. Once the
classrooms were identified, Mr. Bishop sought out seating plans from
the three impacted classrooms, essentially from two teachers and one
paraprofessional. The purpose of the faculty members and Mr. Bishop
discussing these lists is to identify for the Health Department the
names of students who might prove to be “close contacts.”
A “close contact” is
defined as being within 6 feet of a person who has tested positive
for COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more, or coming in direct contact
with secretions (e.g., sharing utensils, being coughed on) from a
person who has tested positive for COVID-19, while that person was
symptomatic.
The first point of
clarification for the community is that seating chart work is not a
perfect science. For example, in one of the three classes, there
were only five students, all wearing masks, and these five masked
students were engaged in lab work, which required movement in the
room. Because the School could not say who sat to the front, back,
left, and right of the COVID-19 positive student, all the students
in the room were deemed “close contacts.” Essentially, the School
and the Health Department were erring on the side of caution.
Mr. Bishop also
investigated whether the student took the bus. The student did not.
Mr. Bishop investigated whether the student ate lunch in the
building. The student did not. It’s important for the community to
know that a thorough investigation took place. Once the “close
contacts” were identified with input from both the Building
Principal and the School Nurse, Sarah Patterson, the Town Nurse,
Kasey Mauro, informed only those students who are considered close
contacts. Throughout the process, Sarah Patterson collaborated with
both the Head Nurse for the Hopkinton Public Schools, Kathy Bain,
and Town Nurse, Kasey Mauro. These three medical personnel work
tirelessly to ensure that the process is carried out with the
wellness of the whole school community at top of mind.
Here is a second
point of clarification. Late this afternoon, Mr. Bishop reached out
to the three adults in the Hopkinton Public Schools--again, two
teachers and one paraprofessional--whose classrooms the student had
been in on Monday, September 21st. The District will continue to
notify classroom teachers and paraprofessionals whose students test
positive for COVID-19. That way, if the teachers or the
paraprofessionals wish, for peace of mind, to be COVID-19 tested,
they certainly may choose to be. The Schools do not have permission
to release a student’s name to anyone. Ever. Just as is true with
students, if a teacher is deemed a “close contact,” that teacher
will hear directly from the Hopkinton Health Department.
The Hopkinton Public
Schools value the health and safety of all. And, in collaboration
with the Hopkinton Health Department, Hopkinton has resources the
community can be proud of.
Carol Cavanaugh,
Ph.D.,
Superintendent
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REMINDER:
Temporary Fix
September 26, 2020 — Workers made some temporary coverings at 17
Main until the next step.
Michael J. Zilembo, 98
Marlborough-
Michael J. Zilembo, 98,
of Hopkinton and formerly of Marlborough died unexpectedly
Thursday April 9, 2020 at Milford Hospital. His wife of 66
years, Margaret (McMaster) Zilembo died in 2012. He was born,
raised and educated in Marlborough the son of the late Charles and
Mary (Notartomaso) Zilembo. Part of “the Greatest Generation”, he
was a US Navy Veteran of World World II serving in the Asiatic
Pacific Theater aboard the USS Starling with the rank of “Sonarman
Third Class”. Following an honorable discharge, Mike worked in the
construction field helping to build several large projects in
Boston. He then went on to work for the City of Marlborough in the
school department where he stayed for over 25 years retiring as head
custodian in 1988. Mike was a member of the former St. Ann's
Church most of his life and currently the Immaculate Conception
Church. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He traveled
extensively while in the Navy and then with his family to Bermuda,
Cape Cod, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, and the mountains of New
Hampshire. Mike enjoyed fixing things around the house, running
errands around town and always made time for a fresh cup of coffee
at Dunkin Donuts. He was a loving Father and family man always
putting family first and especially enjoyed time spent with his
great grandson Dylan and his great nephews and nieces.
He leaves two
daughters, Susan M. Lindberg and Dale A. Zilembo both of Hopkinton;
a grandson, Sean M. Lindberg, his
wife
Melissa, a great grandson Dylan Lindberg currently living in
Australia as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was
predeceased by his siblings Nicholas, Thomas, Johnny, Lucy, and
Charlie who died in February.
A Mass of
Remembrance will be celebrated Saturday October 3 at 11:00 AM in
Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect Street. Military honors will
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of the Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln
Street. All are invited to sign Mike’s online guestbook atwww.CollinsFuneral.com
One Less Frog
September 25, 2020 — Thanks to "retired" Milford photographer Jim
Calarese for sharing this photo of a green heron, one of a
remarkable series he captured a couple of days ago during a photo
excursion to Forest Park in Springfield.
Show Off
September 25, 2020 — Thanks to Julie Ford for sharing this photo of
an incoming great egret capturing the rapt attention of some Canada
geese, which are gathering to prepare for their final flights to
wherever they spend fall and winter.
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Excuse Me, Wart Did You Say?
September 25, 2020 — John Sherffius shares his garden's insect
sentry.
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Station
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Unemployment fraud, stranger in their gazebo,
bat flying around outside acting strangely,
road crew working w/o detail,
sign stolen, package stolen,
purse stolen in Milford -
phone tracked to Hopkinton, loud bang,
another crew w/no detail ... September
24, 2020 Existing Arrest
Location, Location, Location
September 25, 2020 — If you know the location of this white rabbit,
and are the first to email
Editor@HopNews.com with the correct answer and "rabbit" in the
subject line, we will award you a $30 gift certificate to one of our
advertising eateries of your choice..
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Thomas Joseph Ellam, 72
Thomas
Joseph Ellam, 72, of Hopkinton, passed away
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in
Worcester. Born in Clinton, MA, he was the son of the late Katharine
(Durkin) and Joseph H. Ellam. He leaves behind his wife, Susan
Stevens of Hopkinton, his daughter, Sarah Stevens Ellam and her
husband, Leigh Walker, of Hopkinton, and their two daughters, Rhys
Ellam Walker and Tessa Ellam Walker, his son, Matthew Stevens Ellam
and his partner, Deanna Meeske, of Boston, and his son Timothy
Stevens Ellam and his wife, Shannon, of Everett. He also leaves
behind his sisters, Mary Ellam Lane, Katharine Ellam, and Elizabeth
Ellam, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. He is
predeceased by his brother, Joseph J. Ellam.
Thomas was a 1965 graduate of St. John’s in Shrewsbury, a 1969
graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and he earned his MBA from
Babson College. Upon graduating from Notre Dame, he served in the US
Army as an Intelligence Analyst and Vietnamese Interpreter in
Vietnam. During his long career, he worked in sales and management
for
Xerox,
Nortel, and other networking companies. In all of these places, Tom
made lasting friendships. Additionally, he was a member of the
American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Association, served on the
Hopkinton Veterans Celebration Committee, and he coached Youth
Basketball and Little League Baseball.
Tom/Dad/Grandpa Tom was a devoted father, beloved grandfather, and
dear friend to many. He was grateful for the love and laughter of
all his close Hopkinton friends, his old-time Clinton friends, and
especially his Notre Dame family from across the country. He will be
remembered for his unwavering passion for the Fighting Irish, his
pursuit of knowledge, his quick wit, and most of all, his love for
his family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th from 4:00-7:00
p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be
celebrated on Tuesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the
Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Dana Farber or Vietnam Veterans of America,
www.vva.org/
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State public health officials announce eighth human case of
West Nile virus in Massachusetts
Peak risk for WNV infection continues
BOSTON
(September 24, 2020) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(DPH) today announced an additional human case of West Nile Virus
(WNV) in the state, bringing the total number of WNV cases this year
to eight. The individual is a male in his 40s, who was exposed to
WNV in Middlesex County.
Most WNV virus activity this year has continued to be focused in an
area around Boston and includes parts of Norfolk, Middlesex, and
Essex counties. Information about current mosquito activity will
continue to be updated regularly and can be found here. In 2019,
there were five human cases of WNV infection.
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.
When present, WNV symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like
illness. In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. However, most
people infected with WNV will have no symptoms.
People have an important role to play in protecting themselves and
their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes. DPH recommends
the following precautions:
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-menthane-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 the 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 Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). If an animal is
diagnosed with WNV or EEE, owners are required to report to the
Department of Agricultural Resources’ Division of Animal Health by
calling 617-626-1795 and to 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 or by
calling the DPH Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800.
Thomas Joseph Ellam, 72
Hopkinton-
Thomas Joseph Ellam, 72, of Hopkinton, passed away
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at
UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Clinton, MA, he
was the son of the late Katharine (Durkin) and Joseph H. Ellam. He
was the beloved husband of 44 years to Susan Stevens of Hopkinton.
Mr. Ellam’s obituary and arrangements are pending at this time and
are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
Governor Charlie Baker Allays Fears of Coup d'etat
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Teachers Union and
School District Lock Horns
Hopkinton Teachers Association Continues to Raise Streaming
Concerns
September
23, 2020 (8:03 pm)
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The Hopkinton school district’s reliance on livestreaming classes to
students using remote learning plans is not effective, according to
the Hopkinton Teachers Association.
“ The district’s extensive use of livestreaming shortchanges both
the students receiving in-person instruction and those viewing the
class remotely,” said HTA President Becky Abate.
Abate noted that educators are still without a contract, and that
the district has significantly changed working conditions without
bargaining.
“Our working conditions are our students’ learning conditions, and
right now both of those are unsettled,” Abate said.
On Sept. 16, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told educators to change
their teaching strategies so as to include remote students with
their in-person classes. Educators had less than 24 hours to meet
this demand. The change was made with virtually no upgrades in
technology and without any training or time to prepare. The district
provided no clear communication about procedures, policies, and
expectations. Many teachers were not told how many students or in
which classes they would be livestreaming and only knew after
logging into the classroom computer platform used by the district.
Because of technology shortfalls, many students in remote settings
could not hear or see what was taking place in the classroom.
Although the high school did offer other computers to make it easier
for remote learners to hear and see what was happening in the
classroom, many of those computers were not formatted correctly, and
teachers could not even log into them. Although technology has been
delivered to classrooms, it has yet to be set up for teachers to
begin using with their students. With limited training which only
took place this past Monday, many teachers are uncertain how to use
these new devices.
Educators have heard from remote students that they feel very
uncomfortable being visible to their classmates and have opted to
turn their cameras off, making it impossible for teachers to easily
check on their progress.
Students in the classroom cannot hear students at home and vice
versa. Teachers experience disruptions to instruction as their
attention is diverted to resolving technology issues.
All of this has had a significant negative impact on establishing
routines and environments that allow teachers and students to feel
comfortable in their learning space--something that is crucial to
establish after a six-month hiatus of in-person learning.
Educators expressed these concerns in a letter signed by the full
membership that was sent to the School Committee on September 17th.
School Committee has chosen to not respond to this letter or address
the needs of Hopkinton educators or students.
Abate said that the HTA saw a few instances where livestreaming
could work easily, such as in upper-level high school courses with
small class sizes. The district though wants to use livestreaming
across many courses.
“We understand that every family wants the high quality of education
that Hopkinton teachers supply, and every student in Hopkinton
deserves that,” Abate said. “But livestreaming does not guarantee
that quality of instruction and in many ways undermines it.”
Press release from Hopkinton Teachers
Association, above.
The Hopkinton School Committee went
into executive session at 7:00 pm this evening for the stated
purpose of strategizing a negotiating position with the Hopkinton
Teachers Association. The most recent correspondence was on
September 14, 2020 from Chair Amanda Fargiano. It is reprinted
below. They may have a statement following this evening's executive
session that was slated for 7-8:00 pm.
School Committee Makes "...last best offer" to HTA
HOPKINTON,
MASSACHUSETTS –September
14, 2020 — The Hopkinton
School Committee tonight [Sept 14] made a last best offer to the Hopkinton
Teachers Association
(HTA) regarding a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) related to working
conditions and school-year expectations as
we return to school during the pandemic.
Hopkinton
Public Schools will
open with a hybrid learning model on Wednesday, September 16 that is
based on the district’s
reopening plan. The plan was thoughtfully compiled by a number
of stakeholders, including members of the HTA. Informed by
scientific data, the plan attends to the health, safety and
well-being of everyone in the school community. Uppermost in our
mind, as ever, are the needs of our students. In concert with the
members of the RAG, we decided upon a hybrid model which calls for 75%
of the district's students to attend school in-person on an
every-other day basis.
On September 9,
2020, the HTA membership rejected a proposal which had been
tentatively endorsed by HTA leadership at the bargaining table on
September 4th.
We believe the rejection was in large part because the
agreement included a plan to live-stream a small group of classes to
145 elected-remote high school general education students, and it
also provided live-streaming to fulfill the needs
of some remote special education students.
"We have worked collaboratively
and at length with the HTA to address with care the union concerns
regarding safety, childcare for teachers, flexibility in work
location, and remote instruction for a hybrid reopening. We have
heard and care deeply about the teachers' concerns,” said Amanda Fargiano,
Chairperson of the Hopkinton School Committee [photo].
“While in-person instruction is
ideal, we know that some students and families have health and other
concerns that guided their decisions to elect remote learning.
To ensure these students have access to our outstanding Hopkinton
teachers and their classmates through live streaming, we offered the
union both technical support and an additional stipend.
"We
hope the HTA will approve the MOA and recognize how
important live-streaming is for this small number of students who
must 1) be able to stay connected to Hopkinton High School (HHS),
its teachers and students, 2) continue learning
progressions established in HHS and preserve the ability to return
to HHS classes seamlessly next year, and 3) maintain the option to
transition to in-person hybrid learning and rejoin classmates later
in the year as conditions allow.”
Press Release from Hopkinton School
Committee.
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Saturday Entertainment
This Saturday is expected to be the last for Bill's Pizzeria
entertainment for a few weeks. Check out TIm Leavitt (sample live
link below) of Hot Acoustics renown and formerly Ice. And then check
out the sample of Steve Dineen and Chris Fitz whose energy is
infectious. Perhaps you can make both shows! Just remember, capacity
is still a fraction of pre-COVID-19 numbers, so get a seat early on.
We understand there will be no break from entertainment at Mazi.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs BLM sign painted red, MVA no injuries, ID
fraud, tax return fraud, unemployment fraud,
ID theft, one car left accident scene,
September 22, 2020 Existing Arrest
*Can you pick out the police detective?
UPDATE:
September
22, 2020 — First of all, this poignant photo of Deputy Chief
William Miller consoling Corey Brunner of Hopkinton Chiropractic
was at first misidentified. He and partner Tina Terfruchte were
affected by smoke and water damage from the fire at their 17
Main Street business in Hopkinton. Add the facts that their
utilities are in the front building, and they have been
displaced. But not all is lost; there is a white knight or two
waiting in the wings.
Adjacent
business neighbor and friend, Chrissy Laughran of Body
Restoration, also affected by smoke from the fire, has offered
to share her space with Corey and Tina to help make up some of
their loss, even though Chrissy herself has just gotten started
again since COVID-19 initially closed those types of businesses.
If that
isn't enough, Ms. Laughran said that landlord Tom Carey has been
very empathic.
"He said he
would do anything in his power to make sure our businesses
survive and succeed, which was so nice and reassuring to hear,"
she said. She estimates less than two weeks to reopen.
Pecking Order
September 22, 2020 — The greater wingspan and
longer beak, above, as well as the element of a surprise offensive,
may have given the great blue heron the advantage, without even one
feather ruffled, as the great egret retreats to another nearby
fishing spot. And in the shot below, the egret is finishing
swallowing a fish it just caught in the new location, as the heron
looks on, protecting its personal space instead of fishing, at
Bloods Pond, of course.
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Great Egret
September 22, 2020 — Thanks to Morrie Gasser
for shooting from behind some brush to capture a photo of this
elusive bird at Bloods Pond.
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Ancient Cloud Language? September 22, 2020 — Or maybe just clouds
mixed with some smoke from the West Coast fires.
Would the ancients mistake the clouds for a god's fingers... waving
hello?
Severe Drought Water Restrictions
Remain in Place
Due to the continued severe drought,
watering restrictions remain in place. No lawn watering is
permitted. The only permitted
uses are the hand watering of plants, shrubs, or gardens before 9 AM
or after 5 PM. Also for Health or Safety reasons; for the production
of food and fiber; for the maintenance of livestock; or to meet core
functions of a business. We are now at over an 8” rain deficit for
the year with no significant rain in sight through the remainder of
the month. Anyone that still has their lawn sprinklers on, needs to
shut them off immediately! As seen by the major fire in town
recently and the need to fight it with a significant amount of
water, we need to ensure a safe and adequate supply for fire
protection and essential daily needs.
The restrictions will remain in place indefinitely, past the normal
end of September time frame. It will take many significant rain
events and snowmelt from the winter to return groundwater levels to
normal.
We thank you for your cooperation in this important matter.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Hopkinton, MA 01748
HopNews photo at Hopkinton Reservoir
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Two signs vandalized,
suspicious male in Ice House Pond gazebo,
school bus clips sign, something thrown at car on 495,
mother received suspicious phone call,
car strikes deer then pole ...
September 21, 2020 One arrest
No Reflections September 21, 2020 — Afternoon sun reveals
what is beneath the surface of the water, as long as the reflection
is from right to left of the camera, in Little Pond this past
weekend.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Cars doing burnouts near town line on East
Main,
dumped furniture, water from pool drain flooding N Mill st,
photographer left her equipment inside state park and gate is locked
- DCR assisted,
Ding Dong Ditch and speeding on Teresa Road,
gray Camry throws stinkbomb, pink wallet found,
3 alarm fire, suspicious men, inside odor of natural gas,
suspicious incident, intoxicated female dumped on Route 495, bylaw
violation, found dog, lost dog, both reunited,
baby owl in road on South Street - courtesy transport to Tufts...
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Part of the Job September 20, 2020 — Deputy Chief William
Miller of Hopkinton Fire Department consoles an individual displaced
as a business tenant of 17 Main Street.
Joanne M. (Powell) Ouellet, 75
Joanne
M. (Powell) Ouellet, 75, of Milford and formerly of
Hopkinton passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 with her family by
her side, after a short period of declining health. Born in
Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Irene (Shaw)
Powell and is survived by her brother Daniel (Ted) Powell and his
wife, Diane of Upton. She is predeceased by her husband of 34 years,
James C. Ouellet.
Joanne was employed by Cushing Hospital in Framingham from the early
1980’s until its closure.She then worked at Medfield State Hospital
in the activities department; where she educated patients on
gardening and planting.
Joanne leaves behind her three children; Cathleen Wiley Berube and
her husband, Steve Berube of Millbury, a devoted son, Matthew Wiley
and his wife, Kory of Blackstone, and a dedicated son, Jason Wiley
and his wife, Sabrina of Hopkinton. She also leaves behind eight
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Nicknames include “gum
Grammy, “ice cream Grammy” and “cookie Grammy”.
Joanne had a deep affection for dogs, this could be observed
throughout her home. She would collect miniature sculptures of
cocker spaniels and display pictures of her own dogs in every room.
Her devoted spaniel Jack passed in 2016 and up until her passing she
expressed wanting another dog.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00-11:00
a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. A funeral home
service will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. with interment to
follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers please donate to Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New
England, LLC http://csrne.org/
Channel 10 Report
Conference September 20, 2020 — Left, Hopkinton Fire
Department Deputy Chief Miller, and right, Westborough Deputy Chief
Ferschke confer while their firefighters chase the fire throughout
the third floor and roof of 17 Main Street in Downtown Hopkinton
this morning.
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Not Wooden, but real, Wood Ducks September 20, 2020 — Thanks to Julie Ford for
sharing a bit of her incredibly beautiful world with readers
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Major Fire Downtown at 17 Main
Street See short amateur video here
Please be advised that due to a major fire on Main Street, there may
be air and discoloration in the water. Please let your cold water
run to help clear your lines. Eric J. Carty
Water-Sewer Manager September 20, 2020 — Ladders and other assets
from Hopkinton and mutual aid towns line Main Street to put down a
fire at 17 Main and to provide manpower to swap for the grueling and
exhausting task of fighting fires. Below, from the rear of the
building. Below that, early on in the fire, a photo by Teresa Boyce.
According to witnesses, the only residential tenant in the mixed use
building, and his dog, were not in the building*. The building is owned by
Tom Carey. We'll have more photos. See video now in the headline.
Third photo down by Steve Bryant is before the ladders and other
major equipment arrived. *Further investigation indicates a second
tenant who also escaped unharmed. And before the ladders arrived, below:
(Check back later for many photos of the firefighters.)
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from September 1, 2020 to September
15, 2020
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Statement from Senate President Karen E. Spilka on the Passing of
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“I share in the grief felt by those across the
country at the tragic loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.A
mighty force for justice and equality, Ginsburg’sfighting
spirit was an inspiration to me, as well as generations of women and
girls everywhere. She taught us to stand tall, raise our voices, and
never to give up. Her legacy now lives on in all of us.”
Senate President Karen E. Spilka
D-Ashland
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk September 18, 2020 — By Julie Ford.
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Hopkinton Public Library
Partial Reopening
Have You Heard? We’ve
Reopened to the Public!
Here are some important things you need to know….
We are open for quick browsing from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on
weekdays.
Admittance through Church Street
doors.
A mask covering the nose and mouth is required.
There will be limited people allowed in the building at one
time.
Solo browsing is encouraged.
Services/areas not available at this time:
Computer Use
Study & Meeting
Rooms
All Seating
Children’s Play area
Bathrooms (except for emergencies)
Book returns should continue to be made at the outside book
return at
the Church Street entrance.
Curbside pickup and printing will continue.
Please continue
to visit our website for updates on services.
Upton VFW’s Run to Remember Going Virtual
Upton,
MA – VFW Post 5594 is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Run to
Remember 5K is going virtual for 2020! Participants will receive a
race bib and gaiter and can engage in either a walk or run category.
The Virtual Run to Remember will take place from Saturday, October
3rd through Sunday, October 11th.
According to Shawn Craig, Post Commander, “Like so many individuals,
businesses, and non-profits, our Post has been greatly affected by
the spread of COVID-19 and the CDC’s social distancing
recommendations. We were unable to bring the carnival to town last
spring, and then had to significantly delay our weekly Cruise Nights
this summer. It’s these fundraisers alongside our hall rentals that
support our community programs and services. I’m excited about going
virtual as it opens the event to our family, friends, and others who
may be living outside the area but still want to support our
efforts.”
Participants can register to run the 5K (3.1mi) or walk 2.25K
(1.4mi). Kids get their own Virtual Fun Run (from a 50-yard dash up
to 400 meters). The race honors all Active, Reserve, and Guard
members and veterans who served our country in the past. Each
participant is encouraged to wear the name of a veteran they wish to
honor. Runners submit their times using the honor system. Prizes
will be given (mailed) to 1st Place male and female 5K runners!
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748 Town of Hopkinton Community
Survey 2020
Dear Hopkinton
Resident:
The Town is
undertaking a survey of resident opinions about community and
services in collaboration with the National Research Center.
Your responses regarding the quality of services, public trust,
and community characteristics are extremely important to us. The
survey results may be used by staff, elected officials, and
other stakeholders for community planning and resource
allocation, program improvement, and policymaking.
The questionnaire is
available at http://bit.ly/opt2020hopkinton
and should take about 16 minutes to complete. If you need more
information regarding this survey, please contact the Town
Manager's office at 508-497-9700 or email
vdutta@hopkintonma.gov
Thank you for your
time and thoughtful feedback.
Regards.
Norman Khumalo
Town Manager
Town of Hopkinton
Crews will be working in the intersection of Wood and
West Main tomorrow starting at 7:00AM. The detour that was in place
last week will be used again. West bound traffic will be detoured
down Wood, up and Elm and out Lumber Street extension.
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Regarding Sign Thefts
To the Editor:
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) is deeply concerned
about reports of recent yard sign thefts. We believe that whether
they support LGBTQ+ Pride, Defend or Defund the Police, or any
political candidate, yard signs represent the kind of civic
engagement that should be encouraged. Under no circumstances should
anyone enter someone’s property, remove their personal belongings,
and interfere with their right of freedom of expression.
As we approach what promises to be a contentious and spirited
election on November 3, the HDTC urges all Hopkinton residents to
obey the law and respect the property of others. We further request
that parents discuss with their children the importance of
responsible, productive civic engagement. Those who wish to find out
more about how to engage effectively in the political process should
contact the campaigns or the Town Committee of their choice.
Respectfully,
The members of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee
Thanks very much,
Amy Groves
2 College Street
The Letter "M" September 17, 2020 — Stretching on the common
on Tuesday.
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He
attended Wayland High School and the Vesper George School of Art in
Boston. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Korean
Conflict. He married Patricia Hogan in 1956 at the Copley Plaza
Hotel in Boston. He was employed by Southworth Industries in
Hopkinton until his retirement in 1994. He served as a Trustee of
the Hopkinton Public Library and on the Finance Committee of the
Town of Hopkinton. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St.
John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church.
Town
of Hopkinton Department of Public Works
Australia. Kids will sing a song, listen to a story, and have fun
making a craft (Australian Aboriginal dot turtle).
BOSTON
– October 22, 2020 – Due to rising cases of COVID-19 connected to
indoor ice hockey, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
issued a new public health order today prohibiting indoor ice rinks
and ice skating facilities from operating from October 23, 2020 to
November 7, 2020.
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. A prize will be
awarded at each event.
Rick
Odell, 62
Daniel Shea, 60,
Shortly
after 5 PM today a Massachusetts State Police Trooper located a
Toyota Corolla that witnesses had reported was going more than 100
mph and weaving in and out of traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike
eastbound. The Corolla also had no license plates.
Watertown-
Wedding
Announcement
Ann Louise Forrest, 87
I
am writing again to make the same request: We are asking that
community members do not access our courts and fields during the
regular school day. At the High School/Middle School complex, that
time period is from 7:00 to 2:00.
BOSTON –
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that
effective Monday, October 5th,
lower risk communities will be permitted to move into Step II of
Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. All other
communities will remain in Phase III, Step I. Governor Charlie Baker
also issued a revised gatherings order. Industry specific guidance
and protocols for a range of Phase I, II, and III businesses will
also be updated.
On
Monday, September 28, 2020, after a months-long investigation
that involved Massachusetts State Police, federal Homeland
Security Investigations, Springfield, Holyoke, and Westfield
Police Departments and the Hampden County Sheriff’s
Department police, along with the Hampden District Attorney’s
Office, smashed a large-scale heroin trafficking organization. 
Hampden
District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “Despite
challenging circumstances, we continue to focus our resources on
the most harmful offenders in order to keep drugs off our
communities’ streets. I thank all the investigators involved in
this investigation, including those from my office. This is a
very significant heroin seizure and dismantling this trafficking
organization is a positive development for public safety in the
greater Springfield area. My office will now focus on a swift
and effective prosecution of these offenders who sought to
profit from the pain and devastation of addiction.” 
Worcester.
At approximately 11 a.m. he observed a Subaru Impreza, traveling
North of Quinsigamond Ave, that he discovered was uninsured and
had a revoked registration. Trooper Hoyt activated his blue
lights and subsequently stopped the Subaru prior to the
intersection of Southbridge Street.
--to
Hopkinton resident Mike Hovagimian (file photo), the
Hopkinton Historical Society’s runner, for completing the B.A.A.’s
2020 Virtual Boston Marathon. Although called a “virtual” race, Mike
ran his 26.2 miles with real sweat and real hard work. The brutally
hot summer made training extra challenging, but despite this added
difficulty, and without the electrifying motivation of the Marathon
crowds, he completed his race on September 5th,
with an official finish time of 4:55:23.
She
was a 50-year resident of Clifton Heights, PA, where she raised four
children with her beloved husband Gaetano A. (“Tot”) Cipolla Jr.,
who died in 1998. In her later years Gloria lived near her son and
his family in Jenkintown, PA, and with her daughter and family in
Hopkinton, MA, before moving to Sunrise Senior Living in Abington
for the past year.
Marlborough-
Thomas
Joseph Ellam, 72
Xerox,
Nortel, and other networking companies. In all of these places, Tom
made lasting friendships. Additionally, he was a member of the
American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Association, served on the
Hopkinton Veterans Celebration Committee, and he coached Youth
Basketball and Little League Baseball. 
HOPKINTON,
MASSACHUSETTS
Joanne
M. (Powell) Ouellet, 75
Upton,
MA – VFW Post 5594 is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Run to
Remember 5K is going virtual for 2020! Participants will receive a
race bib and gaiter and can engage in either a walk or run category.
The Virtual Run to Remember will take place from Saturday, October
3rd through Sunday, October 11th.
