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Cover of Gloria Gaynor's
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No Drought Here
October 29, 2020 — Thanks to Dorothy
Ferriter-Wallace for this photo of the dam on the Mumford River seen
here from Route 16 in Uxbridge, part of the Blackstone Heritage
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Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
October 29, 2020 — Again, thanks to Dorothy
Ferriter-Wallace for sharing their leaf-peeing trip. Above is taken
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2021 Boston Marathon Will Not Take
Place in April
B.A.A. to Seek Rescheduled Date
in Fall 2021
 BOSTON—The
Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that the 125th
Boston Marathon, traditionally held on the third Monday in
April—Patriots’ Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts—will be
postponed until at least the fall of 2021. The B.A.A., which has
been meeting regularly with its COVID-19 Medical & Event Operations
Advisory Group to determine when and how the Boston Marathon can be
held again, will begin working with local, city, and state
officials, sponsors, organizing committee members, and other
stakeholders to determine if a fall 2021 date is feasible.
“With fewer
than six months until Patriots’ Day and with road races prohibited
until Phase 4 of the Massachusetts reopening plan, we are unable to
host the Boston Marathon this coming April,” said Tom Grilk, C.E.O.
of the B.A.A. “By shifting our focus to a fall date, we can continue
to work with stakeholders to adjust the in-person experience for
runners and supporters alike. Prioritizing the safety of
participants, volunteers, spectators, and community members, we
continue to assess all elements of the race including a potential
reduced field size or weekend date.”
No 2021 date
has been selected, however, the B.A.A. will work with local, city,
and state officials and members of its COVID-19 Medical & Event
Operations Advisory Group to establish under what conditions the
next live, in-person Boston Marathon can occur. Before the end of
the year, the B.A.A. seeks to announce a new date. Other details
such as when registration may open and the field size, pending local
regulations and the event plan, will also be forthcoming.
Information regarding other 2021 B.A.A. events, including the B.A.A.
5K, B.A.A. 10K, and B.A.A. Half Marathon, will be announced at a
later date.
“We are
optimistic that the Boston Marathon will continue its tradition of
celebrating the spirit of community and athletic excellence next
fall. We know there will be many questions and we will look to
address them in the coming months ahead,” Grilk said.
The 2020
Boston Marathon, originally scheduled for April 20, was held as a
ten-day Virtual Experience after being canceled due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
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Woman Struck by Vehicle, Driver Arrested, in Domestic Incident
on Route 95 Canton
 October
28, 2020 — At approximately 10:25 PM Tuesday, Troopers from the
State Police-Foxboro Barracks responded to a pedestrian struck
by a motor vehicle on Route 95 northbound, prior to the Route 93
exit, in Canton. Troopers arriving on scene found a female
victim with serious injuries.
Investigation indicates that the incident was a domestic assault
that involved a man and the female victim standing outside their
Ford Focus in the breakdown lane. At one point in the incident
the male re-entered the vehicle and began to drive. As he did so
he struck the female.
The victim, a 35-year-old New Hampshire woman, was transported
by Canton EMS to Boston Medical Center. Her injuries are not
believed to be life threatening at this time.
The operator, who remained on scene, was arrested by Troopers
and transported to State Police-Foxboro, where he was booked on
the following charges:
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Assault and battery on a family or household member;
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Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon;
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Violation of abuse prevention order;Intimidation of a
witness;
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OUI-Liquor 2nd offense;
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Negligent operation of a motor vehicle;
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Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
He is expected to be arraigned today in Stoughton District
Court.
His name is not being released in adherence to a state law that
prohibits police from identifying defendants in domestic arrests
in order to protect the privacy of their victims. He is
identified here only as a 28-year-old New Hampshire man.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Unemployment fraud (x4), signs stolen on
School Street
someone tampered with garage door opener,
sign stolen on A Street,
sign stolen on C Stret - incident on video, more...
October 27, 2020
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UNIBANK Selected by Carroll Charitable Foundation
 WHITINSVILLE,
MA (October 28, 2020) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier
community bank, announced today that they have been selected as
the financial partner of the Carroll Charitable Foundation of
Worcester.
Long time Worcester resident, entrepreneur and philanthropist,
Frank Carroll, said, “When deciding on a financial institution
to manage our Charitable Foundation finances, we decisively went
with UniBank and (CEO) Michael Welch.” Mr. Carroll continued,
“It’s the relationship we have with Michael and his team, the
trust, their can-do mission, their local presence, and our
aligned vision of Community First.”
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, stated, “We are honored to be the
caretakers of the Carroll Charitable Foundation finances. Frank,
Brian, and Lisa Carroll have been tremendous supporters of the
Worcester Community for decades and with their continued
philanthropic vision, we’re delighted to align our strengths to
benefit our vibrant and growing community.” Contributed
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Voice of Democracy
Students and Teachers invited to join competitions promoting
patriotism
 Upton,
MA – The deadline is rapidly approaching for students and teachers
to participate in Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Smart/Maher
Teacher Award competitions. The three competitions all aim to create
a better understanding of America’s history and patriotism.
“These programs are special as they promote history and patriotism,”
said Shawn Craig, Post Commander, “but they also encourage a better
understanding of democratic values and an examination of our own
experiences in American society, as well as help stimulate
thoughtful discourse about our country.”
Open to eligible sixth through eighth grade students, more than
165,000 students compete in the Patriot’s Pen essay competition each
year to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and
national awards. The top individual VFW Department (state) winners
are vying for the first-place prize of $5,000. The student must
write a 300-400-word essay on this year’s theme which asks “What is
Patriotism to Me?”
Open to eligible high school students, the Voice of Democracy
program is one of the top patriotic audio essay competitions in the
nation, with more than $2.1 million in educational scholarships and
incentives up for grabs. The national first place winner receives a
$30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American
university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list
of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the
first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum
scholarship of $1,000.
Nearly 65,000 students participate in the Voice of Democracy
competition each year. Students must write and record a
three-to-five-minute essay on the selected theme using an audio CD
or flash drive and present their recording, typed essay and
completed entry to their local VFW Post. This year’s theme
challenges students to answer the question, “Is This the Country the
Founders Envisioned?”
Each year, the VFW also recognizes exceptional teachers who instill
a sense of national pride in students by teaching citizenship
education topics regularly and promoting America’s history and
traditions effectively. The three winning teachers from each (state)
Department receive a national citation for themselves, and one for
their school.
Current certified/licensed teachers of grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 can
be nominated by fellow teachers, students, family members, other
interested individuals or nominate themselves. Teachers who promote
civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism, and strive to
help students develop a better understanding of democratic values
and beliefs are prime candidates for the award.
The deadline for all essays and teacher nominations is October 31st.
For more information about the contests or to participate, contact
us at post5594@vfwma.org
or visit our website at
www.uptonvfw.org for the entry forms.
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Yummy!
October 27, 2020 — Thanks to Julie Ford for
shooting this male cardinal at lunchtime showing off his catch of a
hornet. Plenty of protein there. Julie says it is a young cardinal
that was born this past Spring. |
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October 27, 2020 — The most explicit/implicit
vote against someone, ever! *
*The "for" candidate's name has been blurred. This satire is
presented because of its cleverness.
No HopNews position should be assumed because of it. |
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Goat on a Rock
October 27, 2020 — Standing sentinel over its
domain. |
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 Center
for Disease Control [CDC] Guidelines for Thanksgiving
Please check out these useful tips on staying safe
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Senate President Karen Spilka nominates Lykan Bioscience for
Manufacturer of the Year
5th Annual Manufacturing Excellence Award recognizes work of
Hopkinton company
 BOSTON
October 27, 2020 — On October 14, 2020, Massachusetts State Senate
President Karen E. Spilka nominated Hopkinton-based Lykan Bioscience
for a ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award, part of a series of awards
given by the state legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus to companies
across the state to promote “Made in Massachusetts.” These awards
recognize companies across the Commonwealth which support
outstanding innovation in the field of manufacturing.
This year, the caucus is acknowledging the many manufacturers who
have demonstrated an unprecedented response to the needs of
Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lykan Bioscience was
selected from among many outstanding manufacturing firms located in
the Second Middlesex and Norfolk district, which Senate President
Spilka represents in the State House.
The company offers manufacturing services for autologous and
allogeneic cell-based therapies for individuals with serious health
conditions, such as cancer. During the pandemic, the company built a
64,000 sq. ft. purpose-built manufacturing facility in Hopkinton,
which will create more than 150 new jobs by 2022. The company is now
online and is equipped to manufacture advanced therapy medicines for
thousands of patients with unmet needs.
“Biotech is an exciting field and one of our strengths in
Massachusetts–particularly in the MetroWest area. As the Chair of
the Biotech Legislative Caucus, I sought to bring the industry to
the center of our conversations on Massachusetts’ economy,
environment and health.” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka
(D-Ashland). “I applaud Lykan Bioscience’s work, and I am grateful
to Senator Eric Lesser and Representative Jeff Roy, Joint-Chairs of
the Manufacturing Caucus, for extending this opportunity to me to
recognize one of our rising stars.”
“We are honored to have been nominated for this award and thrilled
to have our brand-new facility available to meet clients’ demand,”
said Lykan Bioscience CEO Anthony Rotunno. “Being based in MA allows
us to be able to efficiently and cost-effectively supply treatments
to so many patients, starting in the Northeast region. As a company,
offering treatments to as many patients and saving as many lives as
possible, is our passion.”
A ceremony to confer this and other manufacturing awards took place
on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM, in a virtual forum.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Unemployment fraud (x6), Deceased bobcat,
employment gift card scam,
suspicious vehicles at Middle School
more...
October 26, 2020
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UniBank Appoints Chief Financial Officer
 WHITINSVILLE,
MA (October 27, 2020) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier
community bank, today announced that Nobo Sircar has joined
UniBank as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Sircar comes to UniBank with significant financial executive
experience in the banking industry. He recently served as EVP
and CFO of Bank of New Hampshire and had extensive experience as
EVP and CFO at South Shore Bank. Mr. Sircar currently serves on
the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Bankers
Association. Past positions held include Chairman (ABA RNAC
Board of Directors) for the American Bankers Association, Board
of Directors for the South Shore Habitat for Humanity and Board
of Trustees at Bridgewater State College Foundation.
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, said, “Nobo brings deep financial
industry experience with a proven track record to UniBank. He
also possesses the community bank mindset necessary to assist
our team to drive our ‘Community First’ mission and we welcome
him to UniBank. His financial acumen coupled with his commitment
to serving the community made him the ideal candidate.”
Chris Foley, President of UniBank, stated, “We are thrilled to
welcome Nobo and eager to benefit from his expertise and insight
he has acquired throughout his distinguished career.”
Justine DeNorscia, Executive Vice President at UniBank, said,
“The appointment of Nobo to CFO is a prime example of ‘Right
Person, Right Time’ and we’re looking forward to tapping into
his experience.”
Nobo Sircar said, “UniBank has an outstanding reputation and I
am extremely proud to join this talented team that delivers
excellence in their financial services and is driven to provide
community support to many organizations. There is great
potential ahead and the leadership opportunity at UniBank is an
honor and a privilege.”
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Shooting Geese - With a Camera
October 27, 2020 — Thanks to lifetime Milford
photographer Jim Calarese for sharing this beautiful photo. |
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Colorful Fall
October 27, 2020 — Although at least
one person disagrees, it just seems the color was everywhere this
fall, and for longer than usual. This photographer even stopped on
Highland Street to photograph the side-view mirror last week.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from October 16, 2020 to October 23,
2020
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1 Snowy Owl Road |
Todd Ryan Lewis, Samantha Michelle |
$805,000 |
October 23, 2020 |
Scott P Howe, Catherine Howe |
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1 North Pond Way Unit 30 |
Narendra Ramakrishna, Una Narendra |
$708,435 |
October 23, 2020 |
Bruce T. Wheeker Tr, et al |
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14 Hiddden Brick Road |
Daniel Tate, Christin Tate |
$950,000 |
October 23, 2020 |
Peter Mairs Smith, Shannon Black Smith |
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25 Clubhouse Lane Unit 25 |
Helen D Paquin |
$709,000 |
October 23, 2020 |
Trails LLC |
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105 West Elm Street |
Maureen Barker, Edward Barker |
$404,250 |
October 21, 2020 |
Wilmington Trust |
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215 Winter Street |
Paul A Petracca TR, Deer Pen Realty Trust |
$625,000 |
October 20, 2020 |
Edwarda M Andrade |
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49 Lake Shore Drive |
Edward Merchant, Corrin Merchant |
$575,000 |
October 20, 2020 |
Karen M Piazza |
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21 Highcroft Way |
Julie B Leeret |
$550,000 |
October 16, 2020 |
Kathleen Folger |
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7 Westcott Drive |
Quality Framing Contractor |
$490,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Robert T Clark, et al |
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21 School Street |
Brandon McGlynn, Karen McGlynn |
$960,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Richard W Downey, Donald J Johnstone |
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6 Holly Trail Unit 404 |
Gaurav Sharma, Nidhi Sharma |
$577,845 |
October 15, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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13 Ryegrass Circle Unit 88 |
Selvi Muthupandi, Ulaganathan Kasi |
$610,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Douglas E Antelman |
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20 Valleywood Road |
John W Barry, Patricia L Barry |
$765,000 |
Ocotber 15, 2020 |
Rodney L Phillips, Martha A Phillips |
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6 B Street |
David Cote Ruth Ann Cote |
$375,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Dominic Viadero |
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9 Amherst Road |
Stacey Young |
$479,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Ryan T Weaver, Aishwaryaj Weaver |
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2 Valentine Circle |
Terrill A Ramage, Lianna G Ramage |
$685,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Katherine A Traphagen |
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8 Holly Trail |
Rajesh Panigrahi, Debjani Biswas |
$598,650 |
October 13, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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10 Holly Trail Unit 402 |
Sudhakar Belldiga Nayana Bellidiga |
$613,290 |
Ocotber 9, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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9 Clubhouse Lane Unit 9CLU |
Jacqueline H Horwitz, et al |
$619,000 |
October 9, 2020 |
Trails LLC |
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159 Lumber Street |
Everett G Oppel, Courtney Oppel |
$825,000 |
October 8, 2020 |
Gary S Sannicandro, et al |
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10 Greystone Lane |
Tracey Litack, Christopher Bingham |
$850,000 |
October 10, 2020 |
Mark W Roberts, Wendy J McNaughton |
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63 Grove Street |
Regina Colombo, Micahel D Lock |
$865,000 |
October 7, 2020 |
John M Coutinho |
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12 Holly Trail Unit 401 |
Shreyas S Mahinkar, Namrata S Patil |
$626,785 |
October 7, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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11 Apple Ttree Hill Unit 11 |
Katherine A Irwin |
$305,000 |
October 6, 2020 |
Adrian Ferreyra, Jennifer D Ferreyra |
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13 Longwood Drive |
Gregory P Norton, Erin M Norton |
$755,625 |
October 6, 2020 |
Edward M Lane, Linda L Lane |
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24 Cherry Lane Unit 422 |
Bharadwaj Kavuluru, Sravanthi Vodithala |
$727,290 |
October 6, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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6 West Main Street |
Ronnie Armany |
$214,500 |
October 5, 2020 |
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, et al |
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Unemployment fraud, other fraud, or ID theft(x12),
website exposes campaign donor info,
loose dog, construction bylaw violation, gunshots,
threatening presence, elderly woman in roadway,
bar stools in road, more...
October 23, 24, 25, 2020
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October 25, 2020 — More photos from the Trump
rally. Choose each thumbnail to enlarge
FYI, a couple of signs contained swear words, but we blurred some
letters to meet our readership expectations.
A very short slo-mo video as we drive past the rally.
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Supporters of Trump and Back the Blue Combine
October 25, 2020 — Supporters 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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
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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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88576399220?pwd=YXY4YW01Yi9sU3RxNDNiRHhheDhJUT09
Passcode: 626366
Or iPhone one-tap :
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.
FREE, REGISTER HERE:
https://www.hopartscenter.org/
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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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jX3gpz-9aasZi31L9tHgiWt_0FBbFTZN/view
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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 |
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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.
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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. |
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 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:
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Tuesday,
October 27 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Tuesday,
November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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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. |
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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 ).
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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
content
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Lucille Guerrini-Burks, 83
Lucille passed away on October 9, 2020
Her obituary is here.
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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 |
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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.
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See Jerry, or a cashier, at the new
Shell-branded
Service Center Downtown Hopkinton for YOUR
Rewards card!
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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.
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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 19, 2020
Existing Arrest |
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Colors
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
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from October 4, 2020 to October 16,
2020
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
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Buyer |
Price |
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Seller |
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21 Highcroft Way |
Julie B Leeret |
$550,000 |
October 16, 2020 |
Kathleen Folger |
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7 Westcott Drive |
Quality Framing Contractor |
$490,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Robert T Clark, et al |
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21 School Street |
Brandon McGlynn, Karen McGlynn |
$960,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Richard W Downey, Donald J Johnstone |
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6 Holly Trail Unit 404 |
Gaurav Sharma, Nidhi Sharma |
$577,845 |
October 15, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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13 Ryegrass Circle Unit 88 |
Selvi Muthupandi, Ulaganathan Kasi |
$610,000 |
October 15, 2020 |
Douglas E Antelman |
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20 Valleywood Road |
John W Barry, Patricia L Barry |
$765,000 |
Ocotber 15, 2020 |
Rodney L Phillips, Martha A Phillips |
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6 B Street |
David Cote Ruth Ann Cote |
$375,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Dominic Viadero |
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9 Amherst Road |
Stacey Young |
$479,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Ryan T Weaver, Aishwaryaj Weaver |
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2 Valentine Circle |
Terrill A Ramage, Lianna G Ramage |
$685,000 |
October 14, 2020 |
Katherine A Traphagen |
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8 Holly Trail |
Rajesh Panigrahi, Debjani Biswas |
$598,650 |
October 13, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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10 Holly Trail Unit 402 |
Sudhakar Belldiga Nayana Bellidiga |
$613,290 |
Ocotber 9, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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9 Clubhouse Lane Unit 9CLU |
Jacqueline H Horwitz, et al |
$619,000 |
October 9, 2020 |
Trails LLC |
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159 Lumber Street |
Everett G Oppel, Courtney Oppel |
$825,000 |
October 8, 2020 |
Gary S Sannicandro, et al |
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10 Greystone Lane |
Tracey Litack, Christopher Bingham |
$850,000 |
October 10, 2020 |
Mark W Roberts, Wendy J McNaughton |
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63 Grove Street |
Regina Colombo, Micahel D Lock |
$865,000 |
October 7, 2020 |
John M Coutinho |
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12 Holly Trail Unit 401 |
Shreyas S Mahinkar, Namrata S Patil |
$626,785 |
October 7, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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11 Apple Ttree Hill Unit 11 |
Katherine A Irwin |
$305,000 |
October 6, 2020 |
Adrian Ferreyra, Jennifer D Ferreyra |
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13 Longwood Drive |
Gregory P Norton, Erin M Norton |
$755,625 |
October 6, 2020 |
Edward M Lane, Linda L Lane |
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24 Cherry Lane Unit 422 |
Bharadwaj Kavuluru, Sravanthi Vodithala |
$727,290 |
October 6, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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6 West Main Street |
Ronnie Armany |
$214,500 |
October 5, 2020 |
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, et al |
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32 Teresa Road |
Fredy Huezo, Kristen L Huezo |
$700,000 |
September 29, 2020 |
Joseph P Grabmeier, Marjorie Grabmeier |
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220 Pond Street |
Kate Ashley Messinger, Nicholas James Messinger |
$655,000 |
September 29, 2020 |
Victor D Muchiano, et al |
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37 Lakeshore Drive |
Donald Jude Brown, |
$450,000 |
September 28, 2020 |
Robert W Kenefick, Michele L Roy |
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7 East Main Street |
Gregory C Sullivan, Allison E Sullivan |
$468,000 |
September 28, 2020 |
Robert L Chesmore Tr, et al |
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8 Marshall Ave |
David H Miller |
$505,000 |
September 25, 2020 |
Fredy J Huezo, Kristen L Huezo |
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5 North Pond Way |
Robert Hardy, Jillian Baumbach |
$615,000 |
September 25, 2020 |
Candace Bourg |
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20 Longwood Drive |
Joshus Berglund, Meagan Gagnon-Bergland |
$820,000 |
September 25, 2020 |
David A Moses, Julie Moses |
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44 Stoney Brook Road |
Paul C Dileo, Lindsey Shea Dileo |
$275,000 |
September 25, 2020 |
Kenneth E Marsters Tr et al |
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81 Front Street |
Jun Ho Yoo, Eun Cho |
$538, 070 |
September 25, 2020 |
Donn Avery, Kelly Avery |
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32 Ash Street |
Steven Halstead, Callie Halstead |
$420,000 |
September 24, 2020 |
Thomas J Gilligan Jr |
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25 Cherry Lane Unit 370 |
Piyush Virendar Kumar Saxena, Preeti P Saxena |
$797,632 |
September 22, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
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Time Before |
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47 Oakhurst Road |
Tyler N DeWolfe |
$520,000 |
September 21, 2020 |
Yvonne M Ivanov |
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20 Cherry Lane Unit 424 |
Mansoor B Mirza |
$761,907 |
September 21, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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54 South Mill Street |
Jennifer Ferreyra, Adrian Ferreyra |
$571,000 |
September 18, 2020 |
Timothy Coffey, Kathryn Coffey, Kathryn Hovsepian |
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10 Doyle Lane Unit 29B |
John R Casassa |
$360,000 |
September 18, 2020 |
Steven Halstead, Callie Nealon, Callie Halstead |
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5 Holly Trail Unit 409 |
Hareendrap Ikkurthi |
$648,515 |
September 18, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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14 Holly Trail Unit 400 |
Ramesh Bokka |
$594,340 |
September 18, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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16 Holly Trail Unit 399 |
Sunil S Warrier, Nisha Madhuri Mony |
$594,625 |
September 18, 2020 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
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18 Saddle Hill Road |
Denzil G Vaughn, Keeshad Vaughan |
$1,330,000 |
September 17, 2020 |
Saddle Hill realty LLC |
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164 Fruit Street |
Benjamin Construction Group Inc |
$465,000 |
September 17, 2020 |
Scott R Tremblay, Sandra T Cram Rev Tr. |
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1 Lakeview Path |
Wei Wang, Liangfrng |
$1,110,000 |
September 16, 2020 |
Nicholas Manzi, Emilia Manzi |
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Reminder:
Voters of Hopkinton
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.
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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.
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Bloods Pond
10/17
Hopkinton Reservoir
10/18
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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!
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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.
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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 14, 2020
October 15, 2020
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Vibrant
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
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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
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Spooky
October 15, 2020 — The world that Julie
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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. |
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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:
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Tuesday,
October 27 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Tuesday,
November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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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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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
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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. |
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On Fruit Street Today
October 13, 2020 — Perhaps they are searching for some cranberry
sauce; after all, they are on Fruit Street. |
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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. |
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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.] |
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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. |
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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. |
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Maspenock Cleanup This Coming Saturday
Click here
for a much larger, more detailed 44" - wide version.
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. |
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Trump Rally on Hopkinton Common
October 11, 2020 — Trump rally on Hopkinton Common today.
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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.
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Standout
Ocotber 11, 2020 — Both Democrats and Republicans had the same idea
Sunday morning. |
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Food and More in
Hopkinton! Click on each cell to see
new (and temporary?) hours and offerings
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Mazi |
Dynasty |
Bill's Pizzeria |
Hiller's Pizza |
Cornell's Irish Pub
Open Thurs - Sunday |
Hillers Cleaners
More New Hours |
Weston Nurseries
Shop with your mask on and
follow the rules |
Scott's Landscaping
Bringing Services to you! |
Hopkinton Drug
Compound, Wellness |
UNIBANK
ATM, Drive up & Appointments
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Fay School
Distance Learning |
Milford Regional
COVID test sites |
The Y Emergency workers Child Care |
US Treasury <----
Small business Loans/grants |
Crack X
Leaks don't wait |
Hopkinton Center
for the Arts |
Hopkinton Sunoco
Open 'til 9pm 7 days |
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