Don't Try This at Home (Without sprinklers)
Hopkinton Fire Department Demonstration
DFS Sprinkler Side by Side without and without home fire sprinklers,
3 Minutes 18 seconds to full room involvement. No one can survive
this. From HFD Twitter.
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Lumberjack Show
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Hopkinton Family Day
Polyarts
Lumber Street
TONIGHT:
Hopkinton Senior Center Variety Show Join the Fun! Thursday October 17 at 1:00 Our 3rd Annual
Variety Show is being planned as you read this. It’s not too late
for you to join in. You could sing, recite a poem, tell a story, or
a joke, get a friend to join you in a duet; the sky's the limit! We
will meet at 12:30 on October 3 for a rehearsal and October 10 for a
dress rehearsal. Remember, it's not talent, but variety, and a
willingness to join in the camaraderie and fun!
The Big E
September 13, 2019 -- An Acrobat performs on the Opening Day
(today) of the New England State's Exposition high above the
Ring of the Big E Circus! ~ John Collins.
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STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE
VIRUS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Residents urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites
BOSTON (September, 11 2019) - The Massachusetts
Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first human
case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual
is a man in his 60s from Middlesex County who was hospitalized due
to his illness. The risk of human infection with WNV is considered
to be generally low throughout the Commonwealth.
“We have not seen much West Nile virus activity this year,” said
Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, MD, MPH. “Still, today’s
news is a compelling reminder that we all need to continue to take
steps to protect ourselves and our families from mosquito bites.”
In 2018, there were 49 human cases of WNV infection identified in
Massachusetts. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite
of an infected mosquito. While WNV can infect people of all ages,
people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease.
Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present,
WNV symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare
cases, more severe illness can occur.
“While Massachusetts is seeing a very active season for another
mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), this is
the first human case of WNV,” said State Epidemiologist Dr.
Catherine Brown. “We continue to strongly recommend personal
precautions to reduce your risk of all mosquito-borne disease.”
Additionally, on August 29 it was reported that a horse from Granby
was infected with the EEE virus. The Department has now confirmed
that this horse was stabled in Connecticut. As a result, the towns
of Granby, Belchertown, Ludlow, Chicopee, South Hadley have all been
reduced to moderate risk.
People have an important role to play in protecting themselves and
their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes.
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Great Times
Thanks to everyone who attended the amazing
Blooms Brews And BBQ fundraiser at Weston Nurseries last weekend to
raise money for the Jimmy Fund! It was great playing music with Hot
Acoustics and especially fun catching up with so many good friends!
Over 1500 people helped to make this one of the best parties in
Hopkinton ever! Here's a cool photo of two beautiful ladies
representing Huckleberry Rd quite well! With Jennifer Belesi & Donna
Midura Spector — at Weston Nurseries Garden Center. ~ Steve
Spector
"There's a false narrative out there that
the town's going to take a bunch of people's land." Brian Herr,
Select Board.
'I would never support a project that's going to take people's
land."
At Tuesday's meeting of the Hopkinton Select
Board, Beth Kelly, member of the Hopkinton Historic District
Commission, speaking as a private citizen, took advantage of the
Public Forum segment and called the town's Downtown Corridor
Project a financial disaster and implied that the town was going
to take people's property. She even displayed a "no easements"
sign prop.
"The size of the easements are going to be
reduced," said Town Manager Norman Khumalo.
Select Board member Brian Herr took issue
with language in communications to homeowners that used the term
"donate" regarding their easements.
See the HCAM-TV version of this clip,
without camera shake,
here.
Saturday Night Entertainment at Bill's Pizzeria
Retropolitan
7:30 - 10:00 pm
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Troopers Arrest Two Marlborough Men for Trafficking Cocaine
On Monday just after 9 p.m. Trooper Jason Macomber, assigned to
State Police-Athol, was patrolling Route 2 in Templeton. As he
was stationary in the area of Baldwinville Road he observed a
black Infiniti traveling nearly 90 miles per hour where the
posted speed limit is only 55 miles per hour. Trooper Macomber
entered traffic and caught up to the vehicle, activated his blue
lights, and stopped it just after Exit 19 in Phillipston.
Upon stopping the vehicle Trooper Macomber approached the
driver’s side window and identified the operator as JEOVONNE
MALDONADO, 21, of Marlborough. Trooper Timothy Desmarais then
arrived on scene to assist. Both troopers conversed with the
vehicle’s occupants for some time, through subsequent
investigation on scene the troopers were able to identify the
passenger as SANTOS MACARIO, 21, of Marlborough and determined
he had an active warrant for his arrest.
MACARIO was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. A
search of the area he was seated yielded two bags containing 52
grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine. Troopers then
conducted a full search of the vehicle which yielded 74 vials of
a THC extract and nearly $1,900 of loose currency. MALDONADO was
also placed under arrest and both men were then transported to
State Police-Athol. They were booked and bail was set at $5,000
for MALDONADO and $1,000 for MACARIO.
Both men were able to post bail and were scheduled for their
arraignment Tuesday Morning at Winchendon District Court on the
following charges:
JEOVONNE MALDONADO:
Trafficking in Cocaine;
Possession of a Class C Drug with Intent to Distribute;
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law; and
Speeding.
SANTOS MACARIO:
Trafficking in Cocaine;
Possession of a Class C Drug with Intent to Distribute; and
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law.
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Fay School Events
Fall Farmers Market:
September 21 & 28, October 5, 12, 26
Celebrate the harvest at our Fall 2019 season! Our farmers market
will run for five Saturdays in September and October from 10:00 am
to 1:00 pm. Each market will feature local produce, food, and
handmade goods as well as crafts for children, games, and musical
performances by Fay students and faculty members. The market will
take place in Harlow Circle (in front of the Primary School) at 23
Middle Road, Southborough. For more information, visit www.fayschool.org/farmer.
Fay
School's Ideas&Insights Speaker Series
David Epstein: "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized
World"
Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 pm
Fay School is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling
author David Epstein on Thursday, September 26. Based on his new
book by the same name, Epstein uses research on the world’s most
successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, and scientists
to argue that in most fields—especially those that are complex and
unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.
They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections
their more specialized peers can’t see. Epstein makes a compelling
case for actively cultivating inefficiency and for exploration
across domains, showing how people who think broadly and embrace
diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive in a
world where computers now master more of the skills once reserved
for highly focused humans.
This event is free to attend and open
to the public, but an RSVP is required to reserve your spot. Visit www.fayschool.org/Epstein to
RSVP.
Classroom Visit Day
Wednesday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please join us for one of our Classroom Visit Days this year. It's a
unique opportunity for you and your child to see Fay School at its
best as you tour our campus, talk with teachers and lead
administrators, and observe students and teachers in action on a
typical school day. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.fayschool.org/visitdays.
Links in poster above are LIVE!
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Troopers Arrest Two for Trafficking Cocaine
On
Monday just after 9 p.m. Trooper Jason Macomber, assigned to
State Police-Athol, was patrolling Route 2 in Templeton. As he
was stationary in the area of Baldwinville Road he observed a
black Infiniti traveling nearly 90 miles per hour where the
posted speed limit is only 55 miles per hour. Trooper Macomber
entered traffic and caught up to the vehicle, activated his blue
lights, and stopped it just after Exit 19 in Phillipston.
Upon stopping the vehicle Trooper Macomber approached the
driver’s side window and identified the operator as JEOVONNE
MALDONADO, 21, of Marlborough. Trooper Timothy Desmarais then
arrived on scene to assist. Both troopers conversed with the
vehicle’s occupants for some time, through subsequent
investigation on scene the troopers were able to identify the
passenger as SANTOS MACARIO, 21, of Marlborough and determined
he had an active warrant for his arrest.
MACARIO was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. A
search of the area he was seated yielded two bags containing 52
grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine. Troopers then
conducted a full search of the vehicle which yielded 74 vials of
a THC extract and nearly $1,900 of loose currency. MALDONADO was
also placed under arrest and both men were then transported to
State Police-Athol. They were booked and bail was set at $5,000
for MALDONADO and $1,000 for MACARIO.
Both men were able to post bail and were scheduled for their
arraignment Tuesday Morning at Winchendon District Court on the
following charges:
JEOVONNE MALDONADO:
Trafficking in Cocaine;
Possession of a Class C Drug with Intent to Distribute;
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law; and
Speeding.
SANTOS MACARIO:
Trafficking in Cocaine;
Possession of a Class C Drug with Intent to Distribute; and
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law.
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2017 Weymouth Murder Suspect Apprehended in Florida
CORNELL
BELL, now 48, was wanted for the murder of his estranged
girlfriend Michele Clarke on August 19, 2017 at her home in
Weymouth. After the homicide BELL fled in the victim’s pickup
truck which was recovered several days later by law enforcement
officers in Florida. A warrant charging him with Ms. Clarke’s
murder was obtained.
The MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (MSP VFAS) began
working with Troopers assigned to the Norfolk County State
Police Detective Unit and Weymouth Police Detectives to locate
BELL. The case officer was MSP VFAS Trooper Michael Guerriero.
The ensuing investigation revealed that BELL, who was believed
to be originally from Jamaica, had previously used numerous
names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers in past
encounters with law enforcement and had fraudulently obtained
several driver’s licenses with different aliases. Additionally,
besides the murder warrant, investigators determined that BELL
was the subject of three other warrants under an alias for
assault, robbery, and firearms offenses.
MSP VFAS placed BELL on the department’s Most Wanted list.
As the months passed Trooper Guerriero and MSP VFAS, in
conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Boston Field
Office as well as USMS Field Offices in Florida, Georgia and
Jamaica, worked ceaselessly to locate BELL.
Recently, that joint investigation developed information that
BELL was in Florida. Today, Trooper Guerriero and the USMS
developed a possible target location in Dania Beach, a South
Florida community on the Atlantic coast, just north of Miami.
Deputy US Marshals assigned to the USMS Miami Field Office
together with USMS Task Force Officers from the Broward County
Sheriff’s Office, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, and the
Coral Springs Police Department established surveillance on this
location in the area of SE 6th Street in Dania. BELL was
subsequently observed performing construction work at a
residence and as officers moved in to make the arrest, BELL fled
on foot. Officers gave chase apprehended him in the area of 640
SE 3rd Avenue in Dania. BELL is being held as a fugitive from
justice on the Massachusetts murder warrant.
Rendition will be arranged, and the defendant prosecuted, by the
office of Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey.
“Our Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, Trooper Guerriero,
our Troopers in Norfolk County, and our partners at the USMS
dedicated countless hours to this investigation over the past
two years, demonstrating tenacity, dedication and perseverance,”
Colonel Kerry Gilpin, Superintendent of the MSP, said. “We hope
the capture of this fugitive brings some solace to Ms. Clarke’s
family. Now that this defendant is in custody, we will work the
the Norfolk District Attorney to hold him accountable and bring
justice to his victim’s family.”
Look, Up in the Sky...
September 11, 2019 -- This enormous turkey
Vulture was with a handful of others riding the thermals above
Weston Nurseries and breathing deeply over the Snappy Dogs trailer
in the parking area. The bird's youth is betrayed by its nearly
flawless wing feathers. Snappy Dogs is celebrating their 10th on
Saturday.
In Memoriam
September 11, 2019 -- Christopher R Zarba,
Jr., the only Hopkinton resident lost in the crash of Flight 11
eighteen years ago, his brother touching his name on the memorial at
the site of the former World Trade Center.
Below, the twin World Trade Center towers as they looked before the
attack on America; from the collection of Robert Hole.
Select Board Hears About Under-age Alcohol Sting, Discusses Downtown
Corridor Misinformation
-- Approves Greyhound Friends Kennel License with Stipulations
September 10, 2019 -- Above, members of the
Select Board pose with Eagle Scout, Will Dionne,
after awarding him a citation for his achievement.
Representatives of Belladora Corp.,
doing business as Vin Bin at 22 South Street, appearing before
the Select Board this evening to review an allegation of
delivering an alcoholic beverage to an under-21 patron.
Owner Rick Lombardi
admitted to seeing it on video tape, and immediately firing the
employee, saying that all employees are TIPS certified. Town
Manager Norman Khumalo informed the Select Board that is was a
state agency, ABCC, sting, and that the matter has yet to be
resolved.
Resident, business owner, volunteer and
former Southborough Chief of Police Jane Moran
won the final majority vote of the joint Select Board/Planning
Board meeting called to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board
created by a resignation.
Greyhound Friends, Inc. got to keep their
Kennel License with a unanimous vote by the Select Board, as
well as some stipulations inspired by opposition leader Beth
Malloy, after the board heard sometimes passionate testimony
from both sides of the issue. Greyhound Friends just received
their kennel license approval on August 12, 2019 from Town Clerk
Connor Degan following a multi-point, white-glove inspection by Deputy Chief
of Police Joseph Bennett. But the Select Board was compelled to
order a revocation hearing after a group, which included Ms.
Malloy, delivered a petition for a hearing about two weeks
later. That is the hearing that took place this evening.
The stipulations imposed by the Select Board
and agreed to by representatives of Greyhound Friends, Inc. are:
1.) that no person on the GHF Board of Directors prior to 2017
[when the license was revoked] may serve again on the board
unless approved by the Hopkinton Select Board and 2.) that
Greyhound Friends must take measures, legal if necessary, to
keep Louise Coleman off of the property.
Of note is the fact that Chief of Police
Edward Lee was in the hearing room most of the time; and outside
the room, while the crowd was exiting after the vote, was a
squad of one Police Sargent, a K-9 Officer and a Patrolman.
Also of note is the "public discussion"
item, where a resident raised some eyebrows. Check back on
Thursday for more.
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Favors Greyhound Friends Reopening
Editor:
I am writing as the Founder of Greyhound
Friends to recommend that the adoption kennel be reopened.
The greyhounds need all the help that they can get.
Thousands of greyhounds have been successfully placed in
good homes though this organization since Mother’s Day, 1983
and specifically since May 1, 1987, when the adoption kennel
first opened at 167 Saddle Hill Road. In the years that the
kennel has been closed, hundreds of dogs missed their
chance to be placed via this highly successful placement
service. A total debacle.
I am also
writing to express my opposition and deep disappointment to
being represented as a wrong doer. I was found not guilty
at my four day bench trial, December 1,
2017.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7WH7TxZIjg
I signed
a settlement with the Attorney General's Office. The
$40,000 the AG asked for came from the Greyhound Friends
insurance policy. This designation was made in my name but
the money came from the policy. The AG lawyers asked me
which adoption roup should receive the money. I suggested
two possibilities, and they chose one. I never took any
money from Greyhound Friends and am currently flat broke –
at 75.
However, I don't have any regrets. I am a resolute person
and always did what I thought best for the dogs. https://youtu.be/
PLJcNtfcL1k
Currently, I am working on one of the most challenging
problems the dogs have ever faced. Greyhound racing is
ending in First World countries. I have always been pro
dog and not pro or anti dog racing. The unintended
consequence of greyhound racing ending in wealthier
countries is that more and more greyhounds are being
transported to awful places where there is no animal
welfare regulation at all. At least here, we knew where
the dogs were and we could talk with the people who had
them. Now they are going to isolated, hard to reach
locales. In the US, more often than not, when a track
closed there was a plan in place for keeping the dogs
safe and a way to channel them to appropriate adoption
groups. That
is not the case in other parts of the world.In
Ireland recently, there was a well done, very
educational national documentary about the plight of the
Irish greyhound, both in their home country Ireland and
in China, where many of them now find an unspeakable end
not only to their careers but their lives.
Opposition to greyhound racing is at an all-time
high in Ireland. There are protests at many tracks,
and important sponsors have withdrawn their support
from racing. But there is a terrible downside to
this. Instead of being retired and adopted out to
loving homes, many greyhounds are quietly being
taken out the back doors, driven away in vans that
cross the English Channel, and then they are put on
planes to China, Vietnam, Pakistan. It is
horrifying that after all this effort to rescue
greyhounds, they are being relegated to places where
they are treated like machines and often, when they
aren't productive, they are boiled to death in the
meat markets. Absolutely surreal. My love for and
commitment to these dogs continues unabated, and I
plan to dedicate my remaining years to help those in
need as best I can.
While the past three years have been a nightmare, I
am determined not to dwell on the past but instead
move forward with resolve to continue my life’s work
to be an advocate for the voiceless. I wish the very
best for Greyhound Friends and its supporters, and
hope those who still harbor ill-will towards me can
also move on to more productive endeavors. After
all, it is the dogs who count at the end of the day,
and I truly believe that helping them is what is
important.
Thank you to my truly remarkable defense attorney,
Dan Cappetta of Framingham. He said he wanted to
win my case more than any other he had ever had.
And he did!
Best Wishes,
Louise Coleman
110 North Main
Street
Sherborn, MA
September 10, 2019
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Susan
Jane Rand, 73, passed away September 8, 2019 at
Golden Pond in Hopkinton after a long illness, surrounded by her
family. Susan was a graduate of Danvers High School, completed her
undergraduate degree in Psychology at Salem State College, and
Masters in Counseling at Lesley University. Susan practiced
counseling on Cape Cod. She enjoyed quilting, knitting , painting,
and sketching. Susan participated in the Massachusetts General
Hospital FTD (Frontal Temporal Dementia) Gala in 2018.
Susan was the daughter of the late Harvey and Olive Abbott, sister
to Harvey, Richard, and Gary Abbott. She is survived by friend and
former husband, Lee Rand; her three adult children, Jennifer
Buchanan, Rebeka Merson, and Douglas Abbott, and her grandchildren
Alicia MacMillan, Zachariah Merson, Ryan Buchanan, Hannah and Jacob
Merson and three great grandchildren.
Services will be held privately with family. In lieu of flowers
please consider supporting Brookhaven Hospice, 114 Turnpike Road,
Westborough MA. 01581 Arrangements are under the care of the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com/
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THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, AT 2:00 P.M. WE
WILL BE ONCE AGAIN HAVING A LUMBERJACK SHOW AS PART
OF HOPKINTON FAMILY DAY AT FIELD 12.
PART 1 at 2:00 p.m. A DEMONSTRATION OF COMPETITIVE
EVENTS SUCH AS MODIFIED CHAIN SAW, 2 PERSON CROSS-CUT, 1 PERSON BOW
SAW, AND DISK STACKING.
PART 2 WILL BE OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO TRY HIS OR
HER SKILLS AT CERTAIN EVENTS: CROSS-CUT, BOW SAW, TEAM PULP THROW,
LOG ROLLING AND DISC STACKING FOR THE YOUNGER CROWD. 3 PERSON TEAMS
ARE INVITED TO TRY THE NOW FAMOUS HOPKINTON MAPLE SAP RUN. OTHER
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS INCLUDE PULP THROW AND SKILLET TOSS FOR DISTANCE.
LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, THE POPULAR AXE THROW! NEW THIS YEAR
WILL BE THE HATCHET THROW THAT YOU MAY HAVE TRIED
LOCALLY OR SEEN ON T.V..
THIS WILL BE OUR 5TH YEAR PUTTING ON THIS SHOW AND CONTEST, AND YOUR
PARTICIPATION MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Joe & Diane Regan
How Do You Get a Squirrel to Like You?
September 9, 2019 -- Act like a nut! [Dad Joke]
Hillers Soccer Players Eat Hillers Pizza
September 9, 2019 -- The weekly team dinner.
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Anthony
Alessi, 74,
Anthony Alessi, 74, of Holliston, passed away at his
home on Friday, September 6, 2019. He was the son of the late
Phyllis (Mattson) and Salvatore Alessi.
A combat veteran of the Vietnam war, Anthony was a well decorated
Corporal in the Marines, serving in the 1st Battalion 7th Marines.
He was a devoted family man who loved time spent with family and
friends. Anthony was a Mason, a member of the American Legion, an
avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and took pleasure
in dancing at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Natick.
He is survived by three sons, Anthony F. Alessi and his wife,
Kristen of Northborough, Paul Alessi of Hopkinton, and Stephen
Alessi and his wife, Michelle of Haverhill. He also leaves behind
his girlfriend, Larisa Simenova of Natick; his siblings, Anne Murray
of Uxbridge, Janet Lewis and her husband, Paul of Sandown, NH, June
Bushee and her boyfriend, George of Dedham; six grandchildren,
Anthony J. Alessi, Nicholas Alessi, Meghan Alessi, Ryan D’Entremont,
and Isabelle and Connor Alessi; as well as many nieces, nephews,
cousins, numerous close friends and
colleagues
from Proctor & Gamble and Verizon. He is predeceased by his sister,
Pauline Alessi.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 4:00-8:00
p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral home service will
take place on Friday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will
follow in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the New England Center for Veterans at
www.nechv.org .
The Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee
is now accepting Project Funding Applications for Fiscal Year 2021.
Please submit Full Applications for funding to the Committee by
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 for review during the September 26, 2019
meeting Projects allowable under the CPA include the creation and
preservation of open space, the preservation of historic sites, the
creation and preservation of affordable housing and the creation and
preservation of outdoor recreational facilities.
Please call (508) 497-9745 or email Shannon Soares at
ssoares@hopkintonma.gov
if you have any questions.
Lake Area Residents:
After a beautiful summer, it will soon
be the time that the annual draw down of the lake begins. The
timing of the draw down is mandated by a permit received from
the Hopkinton Conservation Commission and must begin no earlier
than September 15th and no later than October 1st. The exact
date can vary from year to year based upon the level of the lake
coming out of the summer. This year’s reduction in the level of
the lake is anticipated to be the standard 48-52 inches unless
agreement can be reached to perform the deeper drawdown of 7-8’
in order to manage the weed growth per the Lake Maspenock
Aquatic Vegetation Control and Management Plan. As of today, the
extended drawdown is not approved.
We will keep you informed, but in the meantime be aware of the
draw down process and arrange for the removal of boats and docks
accordingly.
Have a great autumn,
The Officers and Executive Board
Lake Maspenock Preservation Association
www.lmpa.org
Need a Refresher?
Downtown Corridor Project <------- ClearGov.com Page
The project is scheduled to begin in 2020
by Robert Falcione September
9, 2019 -- We are inspired to present this information, because
HopNews has received letters this weekend that contain factual
errors. When we are aware of misstatements of fact in letters to
the editor, we do not use them.
People are writing that 7,000 square feet of the
Hopkinton Common green space will be consumed by parking in the
Downtown Corridor Project. That is just not true. None of the
Hopkinton Common green space will be used for this project. The
boundaries of the common are delineated by granite markers that
border the entire perimeter. Chose the thumbnail, left, to see
where the common is marked on the Marathon Way side. The grass
on the opposite side of the markers is actually part of the
town's right of way, which will be used for parking in the new
Downtown Corridor plan. The common loses no green space. In
fact, the Doughboy Monument gains much green space in the new
plan, which makes the one-way-to-be safer for pedestrians and
vehicles.
Alternative2,
below, was chosen as the final preferred plan by the Historic
District Commission. Please note the crosswalk across Main
Street on the left side of the plan below. It is currently 81
feet across. The new plan calls for "bumpouts" and half-chevron
no-parking pavement markers to shorten the distance across, as
well as increase the line-of-sight to improve safety.
The plan
also shows a new bumpout entering the planned Marathon
Way to slow vehicles down and make the parking area
isolated from the through traffic, and therefore, safer.
In
the plan below, existing features, like the current Doughboy
plot border, the current parking spaces, both at Marathon Way
and across Main Street, are delineated by gray lines. The new
ones, if relocated, are black lines.
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Blooms, Brews and Barbeques at Weston Nurseries
September 8, 2019 --
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for making our Blooms, Brews and BBQ
Fest so successful! We raised a lot of money for the Jimmy Fund and
had a great time doing it. There were so many incredible memories we
are taking away from the day and hope you are as well. ~Peter Mezitt
Photo by Steve Spector
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Hopkinton Area Land Trust Launches New Website
The Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT) has
been working to preserve open space in Hopkinton for 24 years,
in order to control development and maintain the rural character
of the town. We manage dozens of parcels in town totaling over
1000 acres, and maintain over 15 miles of trails for public use,
and these numbers are growing all the time.
We just launched a brand new website that
describes all our properties, with detailed interactive maps,
photos and descriptions of our trails. We encourage you to go
tohopkintonlandtrust.orgto
read more about us and learn what off-the-beaten-path Hopkinton
is really like. We have trails for all levels, from perfectly
flat wheelchair-accessible to rugged and strenuous. You can do
some trails in 30 minutes or make a whole day trip on others.
Most trails are great for the whole family.
The next couple of months with crisp fall
air, pleasant temperatures and few bugs are the best times to
get out into the woods and fields and experience what Hopkinton
has to offer. And if you like what you see, please consider
joining HALT.
Morrie Gasser
HALT Board of Directors
HOPKINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT INVITES THE PUBLIC TO THE FIRE STATION
OPEN HOUSE
The
Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the public on
Sunday, October 6th for their Annual Open House.
The event at Fire Headquarters will be from 11am to 2pm.
Residents and children will have an opportunity to view
demonstrations, learn about fire safety, and tour the station.
Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the Fire dog (File photo)
is expected to make an appearance.
The Open House provides an opportunity for firefighters to focus on
the educational theme of Fire Prevention week. This year’s theme is
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” These
heroes are of all ages who learn about home fire escape and
planning, bring that information home, and motivate their families
to action.
“Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” also
focuses on a home fire escape plan and what it entails and the value
of practicing it. A home fire escape plan includes working smoke
alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all
sleeping areas. It also includes having two ways out of every room,
and a meeting place a safe distance from the home. Home fire escape
plans should be practiced twice a year.
Please join the Hopkinton Fire Department for a fun filled Open
House.
98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA
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Elaine
P. Awiszus, 80
Elaine P.
Awiszus, 80, of Hopkinton, passed away Thursday,
September 5, 2019. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the
late Rita (Moreau) and George MacLeod. She was the wife of 60 years
to Ernest A. Awiszus of Hopkinton.
Ernest and Elaine had met while working at Manning, Maxwell and
Moore in Watertown. Prior to her retirement in 1997, Elaine had
worked for 11 years at Newton North High School as the secretary to
the Vice Principal. She enjoyed watching her husband coach and play
sports.
Besides her husband, Elaine is survived by two children, Cynthia
Murphy of Taunton and Scott Awiszus and his wife, Mary of Kennebunk,
ME; her sister-in-law, Joanne Kyte and her husband, James of
Melbourne, FL; 3 grandchildren, Tyler, Conor and Shannon. She is
predeceased by her brother, Donald Macleod.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10th from 4:00-7:00
p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral home of Holliston, 854 Washington
St. (Rt. 16) www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Burial services will be held privately at a later date
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Power Outages and Spikes
September 6, 2019 -- Police and Fire
responded to an alarm at Middlesex Savings, likely as a result of a
power spike Downtown, which raised problems with the computer at
Bill's and the pumps at the Sunoco, places this writer visited on
business today. Other businesses were likely affected, too. However,
prior to that, things were more serious at 77 West Main Street,
where the power was totally out for some time, but restored just at
dinnertime, when the pent up diners rushed the eateries for dinner.
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Schools mull plans to deal with 247 new students
$3.5 million estimated for HHS addition
by
Jim Kleinkauf
The School Committee last night began discussing the realities of
how to deal, at least in the short run, with the unexpected
influx of 247 newly enrolled students.
Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh (File photo) described
what she estimated would be needed in both additional classroom
space and personnel.
Cavanaugh said architects have estimated the cost of adding six new
classrooms to Hopkinton High School. The funding for which, she
said, would come from the town.
“About $350,000 is the estimate to get started immediately. And that
is 10 percent of the three and a half million dollars that it will
cost us roughly to put those classrooms on.”
And timing is critical according to Cavanaugh.
“We really want to get started sooner than later and hope for a June
2020 construction as opposed to a June
2021 construction.”
More space will also be needed at other town schools.
“At Hopkins, we are predicting the need for modular classrooms next
year so that we have 14 fifth grades and 14 fourth grades,” said
Cavanaugh, “and as we take a look at where we are there, that will
probably involve four modular classrooms,” she said.
Cavanaugh also noted that representatives of the Massachusetts
School Building Authority will be visiting the Elmwood School (File
photo) on September 17 to assess possible funding needs there.
In the area of personnel, Cavanaugh is requesting approximately
$90,000 to hire four new “A" Paraprofessionals, two at Hopkins
and two at Elmwood, for the 2019-2020 school year.
Those funds could come either from personnel attrition or, if
necessary, from money accrued through mitigation with Legacy Farms.
September 5, 2019 -- Keith Regan of Joe Regan
Tree Work, Inc. spans between Walcott Street and the other side of
Main Street in a bucket to re-attach this banner that was dislodged
from its moorings by some strong recent winds today. It is to remind
residents of Hopkinton Family Day, on the time and day noted.
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Campus Trail Connector
A connecting path is proposed for the
Hopkinton High School, Middle School and the new Marathon Elementary
School. The “Campus Trail Connector” will
allow students, runners, cyclists and others easy passage between
the three schools, as well as the downtown area, for a total length
of about 2.5 miles. The section crossing school grounds has been
approved by the School Committee, and State funds are being sought
to advance engineering and construction. Full details will be
available at a public meeting to be held at the Hopkinton Public
Library located at 13 Main Street. The meeting is on Wednesday
October 2, 2019 from 6 PM to 7:45 PM. All are invited to learn more
and ask
questions. You may also comment on
http://uctc.hopkintonma.gov/campus-trail-connector/
The Hopkinton Upper
Charles Trail Committee is charged with this undertaking. While this
is a stand alone project, the Committee expects it will eventually
become a segment of the Upper Charles Trail providing an 8 mile path
through Hopkinton from Milford to Ashland. While a portion of the
Campus Trail Connector has been cleared, the entire project is still
in early planning and State funds will be requested to conduct a
detailed engineering study to determine the exact route, materials
and the cost as well as funding sources.
September 5, 2019 -- Boating on Hopkinton
Reservoir has come to a standstill in recent days as a result of
the changing season and the cyanobacteria bloom that has warned
people and pets from entering the water.
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Unusual
September 5, 2019 -- These uncommon clouds
found their way across the area at dusk on Wednesday.
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Family Picnic
September 4, 2019 -- At Fay School.
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K-9 Tracks Springfield Man
SPRINGFIELD,
MA - September 4, 2019 -- This morning at about 1:45 a.m., a man who
failed to stop for police, crashed his vehicle, and then fled on
foot, was tracked down and arrested by a trooper and his K-9 in
Springfield.
Trooper Connor DeVivo and his Field Training Officer, Trooper
Kaleshia Estabrook, attempted to stop a Honda Accord on Route 391 in
Chicopee for a headlight violation and failing to stay within marked
lanes. The vehicle refused to stop and exited the highway onto
Center Street in Chicopee, at which time the pursuit was terminated.
A short time later, troopers located the vehicle crashed and
unoccupied in the Memorial Square Rotary at the intersection of Main
and Plainfield Street in Springfield.
Trooper Kurt D’Angelo and his K-9 partner Kody arrived on scene and
began a track from the vehicle. After tracking for about two
blocks, Trooper D’Angelo and Kody located a man who fit the
description of the operator. Upon further investigation, the
man, ALEXI HEREDIA-ARROYO, 27 of Springfield, was positively
identified as the operator of the vehicle and was subsequently
placed under arrest charged with the following offenses:
Failure to stop for police
Operating under the influence of drugs
Negligent operation of a motor vehicle
Leaving the scene of a property damage crash
Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle
Lights violation
Marked lanes violation
HEREDIA-ARROYO was transported to Springfield District Court this
morning for arraignment.
Eagull on Pout Rock
September 4, 2019 -- An
eagull is what you get when, from a distance, you think you see a
bald eagle on pout rock while driving on the West Main Street
causeway at rush hour, but it turns out, despite the white head and
charcoal body, that it is a seagull instead.
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At Hopkinton Reservoir at Hopkinton State Park
Main, lower beach unaffected
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Fugitive on the State Police Most Wanted Sex Offenders List
Arrested in Mexico
A
fugitive on the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Sex
Offenders list was arrested in Mexico late last week after an
MSP Trooper determined he was living there.
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension
Section (MSP VFAS) began searching for JOHN CORBETT, 61, more
than a year ago after adding him to the list. CORBETT, who is
classified as a Level 3 Sex Offender, was wanted on a warrant
out of Newton District Court charging him with failure to
register as a sex offender as required by law.
CORBETT is required to register as a sex offender as a result of
his 1990 conviction for aggravated rape, assault and battery
with a dangerous weapon, and breaking and entering. The
conviction stemmed from a May 1989 incident in which he broke
into a Newton residence and sexually assaulted a woman at
knifepoint.
MSP Sgt. John Sullivan, who was previously assigned to MSP VFAS
developed information suggesting that CORBETT was in Mexico.
Through investigative methods, Sgt. Sullivan confirmed that the
fugitive was living in San Miguel De Allende, a city in
Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico. Sgt. Sullivan forwarded
the intelligence to the United States Marshals Service.
On the morning of Friday, Aug. 30, US Marshals and Mexican
authorities located CORBETT living in a container home in the
countryside. Marshals arrested CORBETT, who was immediately
deported to Atlanta, Georgia, location in Mexico and confirmed
same using a variety of undercover methods. He forwarded the
location to the US Marshals. After several months dealing with
the bureaucratic complexities of international extradition,
CORBETT was arrested yesterday and transported from Mexico to
Atlanta, Georgia. He is being held at the Clayton County Jail in
Jonesboro, Georgia pending rendition proceedings.
State Public Health Officials
Announce Confirmed Case of EEE in a Horse in Douglas
Additional communities at
increased risk for EEE
BOSTON (September
3, 2019) - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today
announced that laboratory testing has confirmed one new
case
of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection in a horse from
Douglas, bringing the total number of horse cases of EEE to eight in
Massachusetts this year. As a result of this latest case, the risk
level in Douglas has been raised to critical and the risk level in
Oxford and Webster has been raised to high.
In total, there are 29 communities now at
critical risk, 39 at high risk, and 123 at moderate risk for the EEE
virus in Massachusetts. A map of the state’s current EEE risk levels
can be foundhere.
There have been four confirmed human cases of EEE this year.
“Cases of EEE in mammals, including horses,
serve as a reminder that there is a continuing risk to humans,” said
Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, MD, MPH. “Even as we head
into September, it remains critically important that people take
steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites.”
All residents throughout the Commonwealth
should continue to use mosquito repellent and those in high and
critical risk communities should consider staying indoors during the
dusk to dawn hours to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. Residents can
learn more about EEE and about ways to protect themselves on DPH’swebsite.
EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal
disease that can affect people of all ages. EEE occurs sporadically
in Massachusetts with the most recent outbreak years occurring from
2004-2006 and 2010-2012. There were 22 human cases of EEE infection
during those two outbreak periods with 14 cases occurring among
residents of Bristol and Plymouth counties.
EEE virus has been found in 379 mosquito samples this year, many of
them from species of mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus to
people.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural
Resources recently completed aerial mosquito spraying in parts of
Bristol, Plymouth, Middlesex, and Worcester counties to help reduce
public health risk. Aerial spraying has concluded for the season
primarily due to evening temperatures being too low to permit
effective aerial application. Spraying for mosquitoes does not
eliminate the risk of EEE transmission and the public is asked to
continue to follow personal protection practices.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New
Transactions from August 24, 2019 - August 30, 2019
Choose blue links to see town's property cards
Making Dreams Come True (At least on the corner of Church and
Maple Streets in Hopkinton)
Schooner Festival
September 2, 2019 --
Boats move upwind off Gloucester on Sunday morning before the
Mayor's Cup Race during the Gloucester Schooner Festival
celebrating the city's maritime Heritage! ~ John Collins
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State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Chelmsford
September
1, 2019 -- At approximately 1:30 a.m., Troopers from State
Police-Concord responded to 911 reports of a single vehicle
crash on Route 495 southbound between Exits 33 and 32 in
Chelmsford that resulted in the death of the operator and
serious injuries to the passenger.
Preliminary investigation indicates the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
drifted off the roadway and crashed. No other vehicles were
involved.
Troopers were able to provide aid to the female passenger on
scene. She was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital via
MedFlight and is in stable condition. The operator of the
vehicle, a 22-year-old male from Lawrence, was pronounced
deceased on scene.
The facts and circumstances of the crash remain under
investigation by Troop A of the Massachusetts State Police with
the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services
Section. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Office of the
Medical Examiner, MassDOT, and Chelmsford Fire and EMS.
The right two travel lanes were closed for an extended time to
allow for investigation of the crash scene. All lanes reopened
at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Peacocks Perch on Pickup
September 1, 2019 -- In Charlton today.
Truck vs. Pole, Tie Score
September 1, 2019 -- Emergency responders closed Glen Ave in Upton
after a truck took down a pole and knocked it, along with wires,
across the road before plunging down a short embankment. The driver
and an occupant were taken by ambulance to the hospital with
non-life threatening injuries, at dusk on Saturday.
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Clayton Willoughby, at Your Service, 2008
August 31, 2019 -- Above is a little piece captured at Hopkinton
Common in 2008, eleven years ago. What changes in such a short time!
See the former veteran's Memorial Gazebo, the way the Hopkinton
Common used to look, and the raw talent of Clayton Willoughby, that
reclusive Hopkinton vaudevillian whose delivery has been compared to Leon
Redbone. He plays his guitar and sings unhenhanced into a video mic.
Don't do anything else until you watch the video above, because the
next stop is Willoughby.
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Hopedale Pond
August 31, 2019 -- Our Milford photographer friend, Jim Calarese,
upon request, has shared this stunning photo of Hopedale Pond taken
at sunset last evening with HopNews readers. It has a host of
artistic qualities to admire, qualities that make it the pleasing
visual that it is: Complementary colors, strong diagonals, leading
lines, framing, rule of thirds, symmetry, perspective.
Does Eat Oats...*
August 30, 2019 -- These does looked up
from grazing across from the Trails at Legacy Farms, where they
probably once lived, to have a photo taken.
* Google "Does Eat Oats"
A Renewed Greyhound Friends Moves
Forward
Greyhound Friends has been working closely with
MDAR, MSPCA, and otherexperts to thoroughly understand
and implement exacting modern shelterstandards as a
wide range of upgrades was made to the facility.Comprehensive
staff and volunteer protocols covering every aspect ofkennel
operation are in place as Greyhound Friends prepares to recruitand
train future kennel staff.
"We are grateful for all who unite in loving support for humanetreatment
of animals everywhere," says board president, Caryn-Amy Rose."We
ask that people not fall victim to rumor. Over the last two years wehave
had the benefit of advice regarding nonprofit operations andshelter
best practices from the foremost experts. We are in goodstanding
with the Attorney General's office, our Hopkinton KennelLicense
and DAR Isolation Unit licenses have been restored, and both theMSPCA
and MDAR have agreed to advise and guide us to any extent neededall
along the way. The recognized experts are satisfied that GreyhoundFriends
can operate in an effective, humane, and sanitary manner. Itmakes
sense to credit their conclusions."
Kennel and Operations Manager Theresa Shepard adds, "Greyhound
Friendsneeds to get back to fulfilling our mission.
There is continued need forsighthound adoption and
advocacy. Even as the number of racing dogs inthe US
is declining, there is growing awareness of the plight ofsighthounds
in countries where there are no protections for them fromcruel
practices, including live slaughter in meat markets. This is atime
to support any sighthound rescue that is willing to take on thischallenging
work and do it right -- especially one doing it in a placelike
Massachusetts, where the standard of care for shelter dogs is high."
Ms. Shepard continues, "We are ready to open and start moving dogsinto
the loving homes they deserve. While in our facility, they willhave
the best care available, under the watchful eyes of our local andstate
licensing authorities. We know going forward shelter managementwill
be an evolving field and I'm excited to be in a position to sharehat
knowledge and to make sure we're following best practices. I'mgrateful
to the experts that have helped and advised us all along theway.
Having the knowledge they've shared gives us the confidence toproceed
and to succeed. All we ask is the opportunity to demonstratewhat
we can do."
~ Greyhound
Friends, Inc.
Two-Car Accident
August 30, 2019 -- It appears this vehicle at 77 West Main Street
jumped the parking curb and upended against the tree, activating
front and side air bags. The vehicle in the space next to the
driver's side was scraped, apparently by this vehicle.
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Churning
August 30, 2019 --
An offshore Tropical Storm churns up waves on Thursday as a Boat
makes its way East toward Newport's mansion area. ~John Collins
TOWN
OF HOPKINTON
SELECT BOARD/PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA - Room 215/216
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:20 PM Per Section 4-11(b) of the Town of Hopkinton
Charter, the Select Board hereby gives notice that the
Select Board and the remaining members of the Planning Board will
vote to fill one Planning Board
vacancy with a term to expire at the May 2020 Annual Town Election,
on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
at 7:20 p.m. in Hopkinton Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Room 215/216. Editor's note: Meeting to fill seat left vacant by the
resignation of a recently elected member, Patrick Atwell.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TOWN OF HOPKINTON PETITION FOR
HEARING-REVOCATION OF KENNEL LICENSE,
GREYHOUND FRIENDS, 167 SADDLE HILL ROAD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM
Hopkinton Town Hall
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 62, Article V,
Kennel Licensing, of the General Bylaws, the Select Board will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM
in Room 215/216 of the Town Hall to consider a request by
petition for the Select Board to revoke a kennel license issued
to Greyhound Friends, 167 Saddle Hill Road. The kennel license
was issued by the Town Clerk on August 12, 2019. Public
comment is invited. For further information, please contact the
Town Manager’s Office at (508)497-9700, or at Hopkinton Town
Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA. Town Hall is handicap
accessible. EDITOR'S NOTE: Following an inspection of the kennel
by Deputy Chief of Police Joseph Bennett, and a recommendation
to approve, Town Clerk Connor Degan issued a kennel license to
Greyhound Friends on August 12, 2019. That is the license 18
petitioners seek to revoke.
Ryan Power Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Connection with
2017 Malden Homicide
MALDEN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan
and Malden Chief of Police Kevin Molis have announced that a
Middlesex Superior Court jury found Ryan Power, 34, of Malden,
guilty today of first-degree murder in connection with the 2017
death of Leah Penny, 32, of Malden.
Judge Peter Krupp sentenced the defendant to life without the
possibility of parole.
On June 21, 2017, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Malden Police
responded to a report of an unresponsive female inside a Lebanon
Street home in Malden. Upon arrival police located the body of Leah
Penny. The victim was found at the bottom of a staircase with a dog
leash wrapped around her neck and a vodka bottle located underneath
her. Two children, ages one and two-years-old were located inside
the home unharmed. A dog was also located inside the residence.
Malden Police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office immediately began an
investigation. Police subsequently sought to locate Ryan Power on
June 21, after the victim’s body was discovered. Power was located
in Seabrook, New Hampshire where he was arrested and charged as a
fugitive from justice. Power waived extradition and was transported
back to Massachusetts by Malden Police and Massachusetts State
Police.
Through their investigation authorities learned that the victim and
defendant had been in a relationship beginning in 2014 and that they
had two children together. Authorities determined that based on the
positioning of the body, and the bottle placed beneath her, the
scene had been staged by the defendant who, after strangling the
victim from behind with the leash, posed her body in an effort to
make it appear the victim’s death was accidental or committed by
another person.
When authorities searched the defendant’s phone they discovered 48
audio recordings in which the defendant had secretly recorded
arguments between the victim and defendant as well as multiple voice
recordings the defendant made to document his interactions with the
victim. The recordings were made between April and May of 2017,
coinciding with the dissolution of Ryan Power and Leah Penny’s
relationship, including during a period when the defendant was not
living in the Lebanon Street residence. The defendant also installed
hidden cameras on June 3, 2017 within the home he had shared with
the victim in order to record her without her knowledge.
Investigators also discovered a nearly hour-long disturbing
recording that appeared to have been unwittingly created by the
defendant during which time he physically assaulted and threatened
to kill the victim.
The prosecutors assigned to this case were Assistant District
Attorneys Elizabeth Dunigan and Emily Jackson. The Victim Witness
Advocate was Kristen Chamberlain.
DCR
Recreational Advisory: Cyanobacteria Bloom in
Hopkinton Reservoir in Hopkinton
WHAT: The Department of
Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is warning the public of a
cyanobacteria bloom present in the Upper Hopkinton
Reservoir, including at the waterbody’s beach area, in Hopkinton
State Park in the Town of Hopkinton.
During a bloom it is strongly advised that
the public should not have contact with the water. Additionally, pet
owners should keep their animals away from the shoreline to prevent
them from ingesting the water. The waterbody will be retested until
cyanobacteria levels are within acceptable limits per Department of
Public Health (DPH) regulations. For questions regarding
cyanobacteria blooms, please contact the DPH at (617) 624-5757 or
visit the agency’s algae webpage.
WHERE: Upper Hopkinton
Reservoir, including the waterbody’s beach area, in Hopkinton State
Park in the Town of Hopkinton
Hopkinton
Family Day Rescheduled due to EEE Fears, Abundance of Caution - No
Fireworks September 14, 2019
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Friends of Hopkinton voted at its
meeting on Tuesday, August 28, 2019, to change
the time of the Saturday, September 14, 2019 Family Day event to 2
PM to 6 PM. The
Fireworks show has been cancelled. President Ann Click, stated “this
is in response to
the EEE outbreak. However, in the Hopkinton tradition, Hopkinton
Family Day on
September 14 is still going to be a wonderful family event”.
Norman Khumalo, Town Manager
Lisa
Soo Kane, 38,
Lisa Soo Kane, 38, of Framingham and formerly of
Hopkinton, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Seoul, South
Korea, she was the daughter of Susan (Vachout) Kane of Westborough
and the late Charles Kane.
Lisa was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Natick. Besides her
mother, she is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Kane and his wife,
Katie Yahns of Sherrill, New York.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. (Rt.
16) www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A funeral service will take place on Friday, August 30th at 10:30
a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 113 Union St. Natick.
Burial will follow
in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Niemann Pick Foundation, www.nnpdf.org
or P.O. Box 49 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0049 or to Calumet Lutheran
Ministries, P. O. Box 326 W. Ossipee, NH 03890 or www.calumet.org
August 27, 2019 -- Thanks to Margie Wiggin for sending the photos, above,
after attending Arlington's Regent Theater performance of Roger
Kabler's Being Robin this evening. HopTop Films
(No relation) filmed the show, as well as the audience, to be
included in the feature namesake film Mr. Kabler is producing. Some
of the film has already been shot in Hopkinton, where Mr. Kabler
resides.
Mosquito Spraying Update
Aerial
mosquito spraying was conducted as planned in parts of the spray
zone in Worcester and Middlesex counties overnight. The MDAR spray
map has been updated to show the sections that were sprayed -
https://massnrc.org/spray-map/middlesex-worcester.htm .
Aerial mosquito spraying is expected to continue starting at 7:30
p.m. this evening (weather dependent) in areas that were not sprayed
last night. Spraying will continue, as needed, on additional nights
until completion of the spray zone. We will let you know when
spraying has been completed.
The MDAR spray map will be updated daily. Map preparation takes time
and may result in some delays in posting.
Although the aerial spray is considered necessary to reduce human
risk, it will not eliminate it. Residents must continue to protect
themselves from mosquito bites by staying indoors during peak
mosquito hours, applying insect repellent when outdoors, draining
standing water where mosquitoes breed, and repairing screens in
doors and windows. Residents should also take steps to protect their
domestic animals from mosquito bites.
Please keep in mind that the aerial spraying is a Massachusetts
Department of Public Health initiative and not under the direct
control of the Town of Hopkinton.
For questions about aerial spraying, contact MDAR Crop and Pest
Services at (617) 626-1700.
For the most updated information on EEE risk and aerial spraying,
contact the DPH Division of Epidemiology (617) 983-6800 or visit the
DPH website at
www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito for updated mosquito results,
maps and incidence of positive mosquito samples.
For general information on mosquito control, contact the State
Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board within MDAR at (617)
626-1723.
Milford Regional Seeks Community Volunteer for
Institutional Review Board
MILFORD – Milford
Regional Medical Center is seeking a community member to serve on
the hospital’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).
The IRB is a committee that has been established to protect the
rights of human research subjects recruited to participate in
research. The IRB meets on a quarterly basis.
Community members interested in volunteering to serve on this
important board must not be affiliated with the hospital and will be
required to complete an online education session before attending
the meetings.
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact
Cathy O’ Connell, director of risk management at (508) 422-2202 or
via e-mail at
caoconnell@milreg.org
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Planning Board Meeting
August 27, 2019 -- The Planning Board met
last night to consider approving amendments to the site plan and
the master plan special permit for The Trails at Legacy Farms; and approved both pending that
BETA, the town's consultant, signs off on the "melded" plan ...
. The reason for the amendments was due in part to a
re-assignment of housing types following a Town Meeting vote in
May to comply with a state law regarding their age requirements.
In May, 2018, longtime Hopkinton resident and developer Paul
Mastroianni purchased the .76 acre parcel at 76 Main Street. He
subsequently brought plans
before the Planning Board to develop a multi-store retail
building on the property and applied for and received demolition
permits, with a 6-month delay, for two buildings on the
property, one which was built around 1784, according to town
records, and the other in the 20th Century.
A year later, May 2019 Town Meeting passed a one-property
historic district on that property and extended the demo-delay
from 6 to 18 months, squashing plans to build a modern retail
space there. Monday evening, Chair Muriel Kramer announced that
at the September 9 meeting, Mr. Mastroianni will be withdrawing
his plans for that property.
Efforts to reach Mr. Mastroianni for comment were unsuccessful.
August 27, 2019 -- Above, police officers
responded to a two-vehicle crash on a dangerous curve on Lumber
Street yesterday,
where one driver allegedly admitted to texting. Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
August 26, 2019
George
Alfred Griffin, USMC, died peacefully August, 11, 2019 at the
Charles George Veterans Hospital in Asheville, NC of the disease of
alcoholism. He was 62 years old. His last years were spent trying to
better his life and that of others at the veterans center in NC. He
went back to college and was trying to get a certificate in
counseling to help others like himself. He even helped an
administrator at Laurel Health Care co. in Garner, NC, start a
support group and was great at trying to get vets to open up. He was
always cheerful, a gentle, loving soul and will be sorely missed by
all that knew him.
He also had a special gift, his singing voice. He had started out
singing with his best friend Christopher Gorman, then had a band
named Zatchit. Nobody could sing “My Girl” better. Sadly, his voice
is silenced. He also did construction and painting work. In the 70’s
he once ran in the Boston Marathon, and was the one on the PBS news
that in his joy did a cartwheel over the finish line where his dad
awaited him. He was ready to go: he said “I have seen the travel
guide, I’m all set to go.”
George was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, the son of Edward B.
Griffin and Anna (Mc Adams) Griffin. He is survived by his daughter,
Colleen Clifford, his brothers, Daniel Griffin USMC and wife Muriel,
Michael E. Griffin USMC, Edward B. Griffin Jr. USMC and wife Abbie;
his sisters, Gail A. (Griffin ) Nason and husband Steven R. Nason
Sr., Teresa (Griffin) Crane Navy, and Maureen (Griffin) Gerrish and
husband Charles; nephew Richard Crane
USMC,
niece Kathy Crane Deniger USMC and husband David Army, nephews Shawn
Griffin, Daniel Griffin Jr, Mike Griffin, Joe Griffin and wife
Tasha, Chaz Gerrish, Richard and Steve Nason Jr, Richie Griffin,
nieces Laura Collamatti, Phaydra Lux, Jessie Ann Griffin, Marie
Griffin Doyen and husband Dave, and Christine Pabon; and many great
nieces and nephews.
He attended Framingham South High School, Framingham, MA, and
AB-Tech Community College, Asheville, NC. He was a Corporal in the
US Marines, stationed mostly in Hawaii.
He will be buried at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery
Ave., Bourne, MA with military honors.
Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806 is
handling arrangements. More to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Charles-George
Veteran’s Medical Center Hospice Unit, Asheville, NC 28805.
Editor's Note: Mr. Griffin was a frequent
performer at Cornell's Rock Jam in the late Eighties. He is the
central figure in this
group photo.
Safest
August 26, 2019 --
Following the discovery of a "thermal anomaly" in Tank B at the
Eversource LNG storage facility on Wilson Street, Eversource
took steps to discover the cause. Consultants were brought in.
First, the tank was was emptied of its liquid by the
normal process of sales, and by tanker trucks which could be
seen leaving with the product in bulk. Once the tank was emptied
of liquid, the remaining gas was purged with nitrogen, which
pushed the methane gas toward the burner, photo, left. The initiation of
the burning process was illustrated on this page by a large
yellow flame (August 9), which is indicative of the presence of
impurities, a sight often seen on the other side of the facility. Following that initial burn, the flame was blue, but
seldom seen above the nozzle.
Today,
Fire Chief Stephen Slaman, who is also the Town of Hopkinton's
Emergency Management Director, said that the tank is in its
safest stage right now, having purged the methane with nitrogen,
an inert gas, and burned it. Next will be the introduction of
ambient air to replace the nitrogen and prepare for entry into
the tank by humans.
Chief Slaman said there is an entry port into the tank, but that
the consultants will be deciding the best way, which could
include cutting.
State Public Health Officials
Announce Fourth Human Case of EEE in the Commonwealth
BOSTON
(August 25, 2019) - The Massachusetts Department of Public
Health (DPH) today announced that laboratory testing has
confirmed a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus
infection in a female over the age of 50 who is a resident of
southern Bristol County. This is the fourth human case of EEE in
Massachusetts this year.
DPH is working with several state agencies including MDAR, local
boards of health, local Mosquito Control Projects, and other
mosquito control experts on mosquito surveillance and
appropriate public health response activities.
All residents throughout the Commonwealth should continue to use
mosquito repellent and those in high and critical risk
communities should consider staying indoors during the dusk to
dawn hours to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.
EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can
affect people of all ages. EEE occurs sporadically in
Massachusetts with the most recent outbreak years occurring from
2004-2006 and 2010-2012. There were 22 human cases of EEE
infection during those two outbreak periods with 14 cases
occurring among residents of Bristol and Plymouth Counties.
EEE virus has been found in 333 mosquito samples this year, many
of them from species of mosquitoes capable of spreading the
virus to people.
People have an important role to play in protecting themselves
and their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes:
Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with an
EPA-registered ingredient (DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide),
permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus
[p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] or IR3535) according to the
instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be
used on infants under two months of age and should be used in
concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon
eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of
age.
Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are
peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling
outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning in
areas of high risk.
Clothing Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wearing long-sleeves,
long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes
away from your skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
Drain Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing
water. Limit the number of places around your home for
mosquitoes to breed by draining or discarding items that hold
water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty 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 should be flushed out at least once a
week during the summer months to reduce mosquitoes near paddock
areas. Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night
to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Owners should
also speak with their veterinarian about mosquito repellents
approved for use in animals and vaccinations to prevent WNV and
EEE. If an animal is suspected of having WNV or EEE, owners are
required to report to DAR, Division of Animal Health by calling
617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by
calling 617-983-6800.
Information including all West Nile virus 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.
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Coming Up The Fay School Farmers Market is
open to all and features local produce,
prepared food, and handmade goods by local vendors and Fay School
faculty and staff. Join us, and bring your neighbors, as we
celebrate our local farmers, delicious food, and a sustainable
community!
Fall 2019 Markets
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 26
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Harlow Circle at Fay School, 23 Middle Road, Southborough,
MA
August 25, 2019 -- Canada geese at the top of a small hill on The
Trails at Legacy Farms, which will be before the Hopkinton Planning
Board Monday, August 25, 2019, for a continued Public Hearing to
alter their site plan and amend their special permit to conform with
recent votes at Town Meeting.
Hopkinton Veterinarian Margo Roman expresses concern about this
evening's (8/25/2019) aerial spraying for mosquitos in Hopkinton to
combat EEE.
She was facebook LIVE
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities
Welcome Bill's Pizzeria Customers to Bill's
Private Parking
August 24, 2019 -- The population explosion in Hopkinton since 1992,
when the original, previous owners opened Bills, has taken its toll on public
parking. The Planning Board notified viewers and attendees of their
last meeting that they will be making a trial run of moving their
meetings to Hopkinton Public Library to take advantage of their
parking, and help relieve the pressure on Bill's. It is not a
municipal, public parking lot, the want owners emphasize. It is
private.
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Window
Tint Violation Leads to Fentanyl Arrest
NEW BEDFORD August 24, 2019 -- A traffic
stop in New Bedford yesterday led to the arrest of a man for
trafficking in fentanyl, among other
charges.
At about 5:20 p.m., troopers assigned to the Troop D Community
Action Team stopped a 2019 Nissan Altima for suspected illegal
window tint. During their contact with the operator, the troopers
observed a knife in plain view and subsequently determined that its
size was in violation of a city ordinance.
The operator, ALEX BARBOZA, 29, of New Bedford, was placed under
arrest for the city ordinance violation. A subsequent inventory of
his vehicle prior to towing led to the discovery and seizure of
approximately 10 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl,
approximately one pound of a substance believed to be marijuana, 100
cartridges of CBD oil, and two small bottles of a substance believed
to be anabolic steroids. Troopers also located and seized more than
$26,000.00, which was located in the vehicle and on BARBOZA.
BARBOZA was booked at the State Police Barracks in North Dartmouth
on the following charges:
Municipal by-law or ordinance violation (knife)
Trafficking in fentanyl
Possession of a Class A substance with intent to distribute
Possession of a Class C drug
Possession with intent to distribute a Class D drug (2 counts)
BARBOZA was additionally cited for a window tint violation. He was
transported to the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford pending his
arraignment in New Bedford District Court on Monday.
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Aerial spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled for all of
Hopkinton, and is planned to begin Sunday (8/25) evening. Ability
to spray is weather dependent. Map outlines entire area to be sprayed
was stationary in the area of Baldwinville Road he observed a
black Infiniti traveling nearly 90 miles per hour where the
posted speed limit is only 55 miles per hour. Trooper Macomber
entered traffic and caught up to the vehicle, activated his blue
lights, and stopped it just after Exit 19 in Phillipston.
Fay
School's Ideas&Insights Speaker Series
On
Monday just after 9 p.m. Trooper Jason Macomber, assigned to
State Police-Athol, was patrolling Route 2 in Templeton. As he
was stationary in the area of Baldwinville Road he observed a
black Infiniti traveling nearly 90 miles per hour where the
posted speed limit is only 55 miles per hour. Trooper Macomber
entered traffic and caught up to the vehicle, activated his blue
lights, and stopped it just after Exit 19 in Phillipston.
CORNELL
BELL, now 48, was wanted for the murder of his estranged
girlfriend Michele Clarke on August 19, 2017 at her home in
Weymouth. After the homicide BELL fled in the victim’s pickup
truck which was recovered several days later by law enforcement
officers in Florida. A warrant charging him with Ms. Clarke’s
murder was obtained.
Susan
Jane Rand, 73
Anthony
Alessi, 74,
colleagues
from Proctor & Gamble and Verizon. He is predeceased by his sister,
Pauline Alessi.
CPC
Accepting Applications
Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the Fire dog (File photo)
is expected to make an appearance. 
Elaine
P. Awiszus, 80
MSP Trooper determined he was living there.
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CAUTION: BACTERIA 
Lisa
Soo Kane, 38,
George
Alfred Griffin, USMC, died peacefully August, 11, 2019 at the
Charles George Veterans Hospital in Asheville, NC of the disease of
alcoholism. He was 62 years old. His last years were spent trying to
better his life and that of others at the veterans center in NC. He
went back to college and was trying to get a certificate in
counseling to help others like himself. He even helped an
administrator at Laurel Health Care co. in Garner, NC, start a
support group and was great at trying to get vets to open up. He was
always cheerful, a gentle, loving soul and will be sorely missed by
all that knew him.
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