Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Vehicle drives onto 495 ramp, but then does
U-turn,
large pothole on 495 damages vehicle, loose dog
runs into woods behind Woodville Fire Station,
accident from CT. reported, erratic op on West Main,
MVA on School Street, people yelling on Ash Street,
cousin from Winthrop overdue, Amazon delivery truck
stuck in driveway and blocking roadway, object thrown at
caller on Pike - caller followed vehicle doing at least 100 mph
and caught in Upton, SS scam, vehicles racing around
on Lake Whitehall and 'till midnight the previous night -
[speed limit on the lake is 12 mph], motorist drove
into worksite trench, Officer Brittany E. Firth to
Holliston PD for prisoner check, restraining order advice,
issue with neighbor, Bus passenger on Pike says
bus is not safe - wants a different ride, mailbox struck,
K-9 team to Milford to assist tracking robbery
suspects, (HPD photo) more...
February 26, 27, 28, 2021
Fire Logs 22-28
No arrests
Hopkinton School Committee
Advocates for Vaccines for School Personnel HOPKINTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:
EXPEDITION OF COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12
SCHOOL PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, as of February
22, 2021, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected over 27.3
million individuals in the United States and has resulted in more
than 500,000 deaths across the country and 15,853 in Massachusetts;
and,
WHEREAS, our strong
public education system, which is essential to the individual and
community well-being of our society, is facing unprecedented
challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic and lack of clear
national, state, and local direction or resources, including but not
limited to, the academic and social emotional toll on students, as
well as the need to clean and equip school facilities to adapt to
new health protocols and social distancing and to assess and address
the risks to teachers, staff, and students; and
WHEREAS, widespread mask
wearing, social distancing, and hand hygiene are scientifically
proven to help prevent the Coronavirus infections, and
WHEREAS, vaccines are
proven to be the most effective strategy to reduce and eliminate
the spread of infectious diseases and are an important and necessary
tool for eradicating disease;
and
WHEREAS, a free and open
pre-K through 12 public education system is integral to
the functioning of our community; and
WHEREAS, given the unique
and critical role that our pre-K through 12 public education system
plays in the functioning of our community, society, and our
democracy, it is critical that teachers and pre-K through 12 staff
be prioritized in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine; and
WHEREAS, the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health is currently planning a
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan that has teachers prioritized in group
three of Phase 2, and as of February 22, 2021 pre-K through 12 staff
have not yet become eligible for vaccination, and
WHEREAS, as of February
22, 2021, the following states have already prioritized K-12
teachers for Covid-19 vaccines such that vaccinations for K-12
teachers are available in: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky,
Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and
Wyoming.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the
Hopkinton School Committee calls on the State Legislature, the
Governor, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to include
all pre-K through 12 school personnel as a top priority following
healthcare workers and long-term care residents, for access to a
COVID-19 vaccine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
THAT, the Hopkinton School Committee calls on the State Legislature,
the Governor and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, to
designate weekend hours and extended evening hours for vaccine
distribution for all pre-K through 12 school personnel as a top
priority for access to a COVID-19 vaccine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
THAT, Hopkinton School Committee calls on the State Legislature, the
Governor and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to
allocate COVID-19 vaccines for local vaccination for pre-K through
12 school personnel at a local school or community based facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Hopkinton School Committee calls on the Massachusetts
Association of School Committees (MASC) to publicly advocate for
public school educators to be prioritized among essential workers
who are given access to an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Submitted by Amanda Fargiano, Chair, Hopkinton School Committee
after a vote by the Hopkinton School Committee on February 25, 2021.
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Cobalt Blue
Male Eastern Bluebird February 27, 2021 Thanks again to Julie Ford
for sharing her beautiful wildlife photos. She received recognition
from
CanonUSA for another one in this group.
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Hungup February 27, 2021 — We don't know in which
direction the truck was travelling, but we understand it needed a
winch to move
onto West Main Street this afternoon.
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Cold Spring Brook February 27, 2021 — Looking east today
from Clinton Street.
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For those who received the out-of-service notice:
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Hopkinton Main Street Corridor Project Construction Advisory #1 -
February 26, 2021
Onset of
Construction Activities:
It is anticipated that the MassDOT contractor, A.F. Amorello will
begin to mobilize in the coming weeks to begin the long-anticipated
construction of improvements to enhance Hopkinton’s Main Street
Corridor. The Town is working closely with MassDOT and the
contractor to ensure the consistent flow of accurate and timely
information about this project and its temporary construction
impacts to downtown abutters, businesses, commuters, and the
community at large.
What To
Expect in the Coming Weeks: • Beginning the week of Monday, March 8, 2021, the
contractor, A.F Amorello will begin to mobilize on the site.
• Neighbors and commuters can expect this phase to include the
installation of Variable Flashing Message Boards (VMBs) generally
located on West Main Street, Wood Street, East Main Street, Cedar
Street and Grove Street. These boards will alert neighbors and
commuters of upcoming traffic impacts and construction activities.
• Also beginning on Monday, March 8th, the contractor will begin
installing construction signage associated with the beginning of
construction.
• Actual project work by the contractor is anticipated to begin,
weather permitting, the week of March 15th at the East Main
Street/Ash Street area.
• As the work commences, police details will be onsite daily to
coordinate all construction activities.
• Construction is planned to take place Monday through Friday,
between 7am and 3pm.
• Abutting homes and businesses will be notified directly and in
advance of any work that will temporarily impact vehicular access to
their properties as construction advances. The Town of Hopkinton
appreciates your patience and consideration while we work to support
MassDOT’s program to revitalize our Main Street Corridor. Additional
information about this project is available at the Towns project
website: https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
. If you would like to receive regular advisories about this
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Orion Constellation February 26, 2021 — Thanks to John Sherffius
for sharing the archer of the sky.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Assist individual return property,
wounded raccoon on deck, assist
DPW with lights while patching, cars in High speed lane on 495,
something struck woman's car, 20 year-old
going door-to-door with no mask, alarm
activation on Thayer Heights Road,
DMV called in by mom, more...
February 25, 2021 Existing Arrest
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Charity for Pets
Project Just Because has a new Pet Pantry
stocked with dry and wet pet food, leashes and collars, warm pet
sweaters and other supplies due to the generosity of donors.
We are so grateful to be surrounded by communities that care so much
for our furry friends. The Pet Pantry is open to anyone struggling
financially to care for their beloved animals.
Due to Covid hardships many pet owners have been struggling with
providing for their family and pets. Many have had to surrender
their beloved animals because of job loss, a forced move or
evictions. We hope this service provides immediate assistance to
help pet owners and prevents any separation.
We are open Mon - Thurs 9:00-4:00. Pet owners in need can go to our
front office at 109 South Street in Hopkinton and help themselves to
free pet items.
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February 25, 2021 — Everybody likes a full
Moon. Reminds us of a song by the Doors, "Moonlight
Drive."[<--- Broken link repaired] To readers who choose to give
it a listen, please throw on headphones for a fantastic feat of
engineering brilliance and a pleasing song.
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Any Port in a Storm February 25, 2021 - Their usual meeting spot
- the Hopkinton Common - was snow covered, and so this public area,
socially distanced and masked, will do just fine for the time being.
Color Coordinated February 25, 2021 - These young ladies
answered that they were members of the Hopkinton Running Club,
but were going past so fast that we didn't have time to ask their
names! Yesterday on South Mill Street.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Came upon vehicle of which tire fell off,
money found, large dump truck lost some of its load,
dog in roadway, victim of fraud in MA & KY,
individual reports injured swan on ice - not so,
vehicle damaged by road rage on Pike,
injured raccoon inside cooking grill,
road rage - bottles thrown that struck vehicle,
Inspector reports unsafe operation of construction
equipment,
more...
February 24, 2021 Existing Arrest
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Wonderful Retirement Coming Soon
at The Willows!
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Wandering dog, large cat struck, possibly
rabid skunk,
2-car MVA no injuries, walk-in finds phone,
gunshots, legal question, scam call,
lost credit card, OUI 2nd arrest, more...
February 23, 2021 Arrest Log
UniBank Donates $1.7 Million to Charities and
Non-Profit Organizations in 2020
WHITINSVILLE, MA
(February 24, 2021) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier
community bank, today announced that they had donated over $1.7
Million dollars to charities and non-profit organizations in
2020.
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, said, “With great pride, we are
pleased to have donated a substantial amount of our proceeds to
hundreds of organizations who are doing incredible things in our
community. With the strong support of our personal, business and
municipality customers throughout the year, we were able to give
back in many ways.”
###
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with assets of $2.1
billion as of December 31, 2020. A full-service, mutually owned
community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts
and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. 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 .
Milford Regional Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
MILFORD
– Milford Regional is pleased to announce Peter B. Smulowitz, MD,
MPH, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Smulowitz is an experienced
emergency medicine physician and proven innovative leader.
Dr. Smulowitz joined Milford Regional late last year, following the
retirement of Leslie Selbovitz, MD, who served as CMO since 2017.
Dr. Smulowitz earned his bachelor’s
degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1998 and
graduated from the University of California, Irvine College of
Medicine in Irvine, California, in 2003 with a degree in medicine.
He performed an emergency medicine residency at Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and earned a Masters of Public
Health (Health Policy and Administration) from Harvard School of
Public Health in Boston in 2006.
Prior to joining Milford Regional,
Dr. Smulowitz held many leadership positions in the Beth Israel
Deaconess Hospital system, including Chair of Emergency Medicine at
the Needham campus, co-leader of a state-funded program to manage
the Plymouth campus’s Complex Patient Population and Integrated Care
Initiative, and oversaw a pilot program at the hospital’s Boston
campus to redesign the hospital’s response to major adverse events.
Dr. Smulowitz has also held
leadership positions outside of his hospital affiliations, including
a term as president of the Massachusetts College of Emergency
Physicians and was once a candidate for Massachusetts State Senate.
In addition, he is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at
Harvard Medical School and has several research publications and
scholarly articles to his credit.
“We welcome Dr. Smulowitz to our leadership team,” says Edward J.
Kelly, president and CEO. “We are so pleased to have such an
experienced physician as our Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Smulowitz’s
expertise in emergency medicine and leadership skills will ensure
that our medical staff continues to provide the highest-quality care
to our community."
Board Kicks Firearms Discharge Issue Down the Road
Votes to not take action on this Warrant Article in 2021
by Robert Falcione
February 23, 2021 —
In what could be a Zoom (Webinar) Meeting attendance record this
evening, 98 people signed into the Zoom Webinar platform that
the Hopkinton Select Board uses for its virtual meetings during
the COVID-19 pandemic. The apparent reason for the greater than
usual interest was an agenda item to discuss a proposed Town
Meeting Article to double the distance from a dwelling to
legally discharge a firearm from 500' to 1,000'. Prior to the
meeting, the Select Board received at least 75 letters, many
from out of town, but the great majority were writing against
adoption of the language in the Article. The
letters can be read here.
Select Board Chair Brendan Tedstone (photo, left) began the
discussion with a "clarification" regarding the origin of the
Article, following the January 26 meeting during which he
invited Hill Street resident Phil Mastroianni to address the
issue.
At that time, Mr. Mastroianni expressed fear that he said his
neighbors shared, as well as annoyance with the noise of gunfire.
Since that meeting, said Mr. Tedstone, "He [Mastroianni] has
been labeled a kind of a villain in this proposal; that he is
trying to eliminate hunting - there's just been a lot of
misrepresentation on Mr. Mastroianni.
"He did not present a paper to us saying he wanted to make this
a 1000' buffer zone or 300' from a road. He did not do any of
that. He simply came on out of concern for the safety of his
family, which I absolutely applaud him for.
"He has been absolutely put through the wringer this last week
or so.
"And I want to set the record straight to anyone who sent
emails, texts to me or anyone else in this town that Mr.
Mastroianni is not against hunting. He is simply looking out for
the safety of his family." Mr. Tedstone said that the proposal
did not come from Mr. Mastroianni.
"It was language our Town Counsel simply copied and pasted that
he got before in another town."
Mr. Tedstone said that many of the letters came from members of
gun clubs. And indeed they did.
The letter writers made arguments in favor of hunting, although
that was never the issue. The writers made great points about
the need to keep the size of the deer herd down, because, they
say, Lyme disease caused by deer ticks increases with the
increase in the population of the herd. An increased deer
population can bring an increase in dangerous car vs. deer
collisions, which often happen late at night. But it was never
about hunting. One or more letter writers thought the gun clubs
were being targeted by the restrictions. They were not.
Joe Quinn spoke during the live discussion and warned that an
increase in deer population could bring an increase in coyote,
bobcat and bear populations.
"Children can be attacked by these animals," he said.
Member Brian Herr proposed the motion to "Not take action on
this warrant Article in 2021." It was seconded by Mr. Tedstone.
Discussion ensued.
Vice-Chair Irfan Nasrullah suggested that anyone who had a
problem with the issue could blame him, because he
brought it up a year ago.
He said that the issue wasn't hunters. They take one shot at a
time. He said the issue is balancing the rights of hunters with
his right to enjoy his backyard without hearing gunshots anytime
of night.
Mr. Herr's motion was then passed unanimously.
Apparent abutter to the source of the gunfire, Spring Street
resident Austin Sussmann (screenshot, right), sided with Mr.
Mastroianni's concerns.
"I am not disturbed by the noise... . If this language doesn't
work, maybe we could see how to restrict backyard [firearms]
ranges, especially when I can walk right up to it. Coming from
someone who is actively disturbed by this. I am not disturbed by
the noise. I'm not disturbed by the hunters. I am disturbed by
the chance of a stray bullet coming into my backyard."
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Loss of diamond ring logged, low water
readings, stove-top fire put out before FD Arrival,
tarp covering West Main Street, caller reported
wife is home alone - someone came to door and ran away,
vehicle vandalized at EMC, more...
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February/March 2021 Project Update
Daytime Work on Local
Roads and
Overnight Lane Closures on I-90
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced that
daytime work on local roads and overnight lane closures on I-90 have
begun and will continuethrough March 2021.
The contractor and its subcontractors will be conducting the
following work on local roads, primarily between the hours of 7:00
AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Lane closures on
local roads will be in place with alternating one-way traffic
through work zones:
At Cordaville Road: Installation of construction signage,
work zone set-up, mobilization and drilling micropiles
At Woodland Road: Installation of construction signage,
implementation of temporary traffic control barriers for
abutment repairs
At Flanders Road: Installation of construction signage,
construction of utility ductbank along the southbound shoulder
MassDOT will also implement overnight lane closures on I-90 East
between Exits 106 (old Exit 11A) and 111 (old Exit 12) and I-90 West
between Exits 111 (old Exit 12) and 106 (old Exit 11A) from
7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Sunday nights through Friday mornings.
The closures are necessary for the installation of construction
signage, saw cutting along the median barrier, and implementation of
work zones for median barrier replacement.
MassDOT is replacing bridges on I-90 east and westbound over
Flanders Road in Westborough and Parkerville Road, Cordaville Road,
and Woodland Road in Southborough as part of this project. The
replacement of the eight bridges (two spans per local road) will
take place over eight weekends in summer 2021.
Public information meetings will be scheduled and email and website
updates will be posted throughout the project. Please be sure to
sign up for the email list at the website link below to receive
meeting notices and project updates.
MassDOT held a public information meeting on February 9. A recording
of the meeting is available to view on theevent
webpage and a written meeting summary will be posted soon.
For more information about the project, please visit the website atwww.mass.gov/Acceler8Bridges. If
you have questions or would like to report an issue or concern,
please email the project team at A8@dot.state.ma.us.
MassDOT urges those traveling through the area to obey
posted speed limits and use ca
ution. The schedule for this major infrastructure
project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
Hopkinton Women’s Club
Monday, March 8,
2021
Program
Topic: “Unwrapping the Gift of Creativity”
Everyone is welcome
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be
holding its monthly meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
on ZOOM. Please join us. To receive a ZOOM invitation contact Judith
Weinthaler, Membership Chair, at
HopWCMembership@gmail.com.
The program following the business meeting will be “Unwrapping the
Gift of Creativity”; discovering our own creative talents with
Cheryl Cohen, Mosaic artist.
Future program April
12: “Women of the FBI” by Margaret Bower, former FBI agent and club
member.
Guests from
Hopkinton and surrounding communities are welcome to attend our
meetings or join us for the program only.
For more information about the HWC
go to
www.Hopkintonwomensclub.org Our Mission is to improve our
community through volunteer service. Our focus is scholarships for
Hopkinton students, families in need, and support for local
charities.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Scam call, dog running loose, parking
violation,
family issue, son got bad magazine in mail, fraud,
minor MVA (x5), erratic operator (x2), recently
decommissioned DPW tow truck suspected as aggressive
driver in Boston, kids on ice, woman crashed
into garage and is trapped in vehicle,
water main break, debit card found,
hit & run mva while in business, more...
February
19, 20, 21, 2021
No arrests
Fire Department Logs Last Week
Uxbridge Fatal Crash Victim Identified Driver believed to be
not wearing a seatbelt, ejected
February
22, 2021 - At 3:25 p.m. Sunday, February 21, Massachusetts State
Troopers assigned to the State Police-Millbury Barracks responded to
reports of a single-vehicle rollover on Route 146 northbound, north
of Exit 3, in Uxbridge. The crash resulted in a fatality.
Preliminary investigation by Troopers from State Police-Millbury and
the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section
indicates that at 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound
when, for reasons still under investigation, the driver lost control
of the truck. The pickup truck exited the road’s western edge,
struck a guardrail, and veered back across all travel lanes and
struck a jersey barrier and guardrail on the eastern edge of the
road. The impact sent the truck airborne and rolled over and down an
embankment, coming to rest in shallow standing water.
The driver, who is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, was
ejected and was determined to be deceased at the scene. He is
identified as Robert Bilodeau 3rd, 31, of Bellingham.
The passenger, a 35-year-old Millville man, was belted and was
extricated from the truck by Uxbridge firefighters. He was
transported to UMass-Lakeville Hospital with suspected serious
injuries. Troopers confirmed there were no other occupants in the
truck.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop C of the
Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police
Crime Scene Services Section. Uxbridge Police and Fire Departments
assisted Troopers at the scene. The scene was cleared at 6:58 p.m.
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Footprints in the Snow February 22, 2021 — This snowboarder catches
some air on the ridge sliding down the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam on
Saturday, as the sun moves to the west. He can be seen from
Howe Street in Ashland through a break in the grove of trees opened
up by a past storm's fury. The many trips up and down the slope made
by him and others is evidenced by the footprints in the snow.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from February 14, 2021 to February 21,
2021
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
Voting is 1 week out from closing. As of now we are in 4th place in
the standings and need help to jump back into the top 3 to secure a
guaranteed spot for a $3000 grant award to help the K9 program.
Please share with family and friends to vote and help us out! Link
to vote posted below.https://k9.hometownfoundation.org/submission/view/7
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
(MBCC) is hosting its
first Annual Bike for Prevention Bike-A-Thon!
This virtual event will take place locally and
nationally from Monday, April 19th to Sunday, April 25th, 2021 and
will feature honorary guest, Jennifer Hanks, a professional mountain
bike athlete who has raced all over the world and is a two-time
breast cancer survivor!
Participants can ride 1 mile or more on their favorite route or
indoors on a stationary bike. For those interested who do not have a
bike, they are invited to participate either by walking or running
any distance of their choosing. Registration pricing for this
virtual Bike-A-Thon is: $40 for Individuals, $150 for Families (up
to 5 members), and $25 for Students. All proceeds from the event
benefit MBCC’s unique mission of breast cancer prevention.
For more information, please visit the event page at
www.mbcc.org/bike .
Cheryl Osimo
Executive Director
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition cherylosimo@comcast.net
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Margaret (Peggy) Golden, 90
Holliston
- Margaret (Peggy) Golden, 90,
of Holliston, MA, formerly of Cheshire, CT, passed into eternal life
on February 18th, 2021 after a brief illness; wife of the late
Thomas Vincent Golden, whom she married in 1955. Peggy was born in
Marion, Connecticut on February 14th,1931. Her parents were the late
Theodore Fowler Dickinson and Margaret McAdam Dickinson.
She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in 1949 and then
graduated from Larson College (Quinnipiac College) in Hamden, CT
with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was employed as a
service representative at the SNET company in New Haven, for many
years. Later, when her children were grown, Peggy worked for
Cheshire Management Company, attained her real estate license, and
sold condominiums throughout the state of Connecticut. She was a
Brownie leader, a member of the Junior Women's Club, and a member of
the Ladies Guild at St. Bridget Church. Peggy was a very dedicated
and spiritual person who made many lifelong friends. Peggy’s family
was a source of enormous pride and joy for her, as were her very
special friends. She was extremely grateful for the life that God
had graced her with.
She leaves two beloved children, a daughter Mary Golden
Burns and her husband, Ralph, of Hopkinton, MA and a son,
Thomas Vincent Golden, Jr., and his wife, Karin of Cheshire. Also,
she leaves five grandchildren whom she adored: Colleen, Kevin,
Christopher, Neena and Tasman. Peggy also leaves a brother, Ted
Dickinson, and his wife, Penny of Nokomis, FL and several nieces and
nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Bridget Church, 175
Main St., Cheshire, CT on Saturday, February 27th at 12 noon. A
celebration of life and burial will be held at a later date. The
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, MA is assisting with
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Saint
Bridget Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. For online
condolences, or to share a photo or story, please visit
www.chesmorefuneralhome.com
Eleanor Katherine Dumais, 94
Eleanor
Katherine Dumais, 94, of Marlboro and formerly
Hopkinton, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Marlborough
Hills. Born in Newport, VT, she was the youngest daughter of the
late Kate (Chaffee) and John Lunna. She was the wife of the late
Emile L. Dumais, whom she married on July 3, 1948.
Eleanor was raised and educated in the Newport Center Schools,
graduating in 1944. In 1953, Eleanor and Emile moved to Hopkinton.
They became members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Summit
Chapter 32. OES. She presided as Worthy Matron of the Chapter from
1960-1961. Eleanor then served as Deputy Grand Matron of
Massachusetts, Order of the Eastern Star from 1962-1963. The
following year, the Hopkinton Order of Rainbow Assembly #108 was
instituted and she was elected as the First Mother Advisor of the
Assembly, having served many years in that capacity. She later
worked at the Dennison Manufacturing Co. in Framingham for several
years in the communication and IPD departments. She belonged to the
Hopkinton Garden Club, the New England Rose Society, and the Golden
Age Club. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Altar Guild and had
served as Directoress of the Guild for several years. In 1993, she
was appointed to serve the Hopkinton Council on Aging. A year later,
she became a Board Member of the Bay Path Home and Community
Services Inc., and served briefly on the home care committee.
Eleanor also was an amateur radio operator and member of the
American Radio Relay League for many years with the call letters
WA1-GEG.
Eleanor and Emile moved to Marlboro in 2000 and enjoyed retired life
until Emile’s passing in 2006. Eleanor then transitioned to Marlboro
Senior Housing and eventually to Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation
and Health Care Center.
Eleanor is survived by three daughters, Katherine L. Micciche of
Pelham, NH, Pauline F.Smith of Uxbridge, and Dorothy E. Merullo of
Framingham. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, James, Jason,
Jeffrey, Jinger Micciche, Jonathan, Joseph, Jameson Smith, and 10
great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her siblings, Kempton,
Henry, Albert, Francis, Dr. Robert, Dr. Richard Lunna, Helen
Sandretto, Grace Miner and Alice Higuera.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe
St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in
Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton.
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Morning Delight February 19, 2021 — Julie Ford shares this
note card-worthy photo of a bluebird and white-throated sparrow
vying for the same crumbs. But even they learned to share, Friday
morning in Hopkinton.
BYSO Tribute to the Late John Lewis for His Birthday, February 21,
2021
Sign-up for Main
Street Corridor Project Updates Now Available on Dedicated Project
Website
HOPKINTON, MA (February 19, 2021) - The Town
of Hopkinton is pleased to announce the launch of a
new
project website for the Main Street Corridor Project designed to
provide construction project updates on a regular basis. In
addition, the website also includes an email signup form to receive
project updates right in your inbox. The Main Street Corridor
Construction Project website can be found at
http://hopkintonmainstreet.com/
.
The email signup form for updates can be found at the bottom of the
front page of the website. To receive updates in your inbox, simply
sign up by submitting your name and email address using the
Hopkinton Main Street Corridor Project Email List Signup Form.
“In an effort to reach as many residents, businesses and community
members, we encourage everyone to sign up for the project email
updates and hope that you will share the link with your family,
friends, neighbors and business associates,” said Town Manager
Norman Khumalo. “The town will continue to make every effort to keep
the community up to date during the construction phase and signing
up for the updates will help to support this effort.”
You may begin to see activity from Amorello & Sons, Inc. (Amorello),
MassDOT’s contractor, as early as next month, weather dependent. As
soon as the Town receives confirmation of any scheduled onsite
activity a press release will go out with those specific details.
More specific information will be posted to the construction project
website as well as soon as it becomes available. The project contact
for the Town of Hopkinton is Michelle Murdock, Professional Project
Specialist who can be reached via email at
mmurdock@hopkintonma.gov
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Canty’s Underdog Scholarship
This
scholarship is being given in Memory of Brad Canty, Class of
2018. Brad had to work harder than most due to
gastrointestinal and immune issues, causing him frequent
school absences.
This did not take away from him being a thoughtful, kind,
compassionate young man who would go out of his way to make
some else’s day better.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student
who has strength of character, a deserving student who may
have gone unrecognized while in high school. We want you to
know you were seen!
There will be 10 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1000
to qualified seniors.
Eligibility: Hopkinton Resident/ High School Graduating
Senior
Accepted to a 2 or 4-year college/university or vocational
school
Applications are available at the
high school or through
www.Naviance.com
Please return application
including your essay, recommendation letter to:
Canty’s Underdog
Scholarship
5 Cunningham St
Hopkinton, MA 01748.
Deadline: April 16, 2021
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Possible water main break, dog running loose,
smashed glass on access road,
deceased woodchuck on West Main Street,
man rifling through cars, Ash Street resident
is missing two dogs, caller bitten by dog on sledding side of
Hopkinton Reservoir Dam - advised caller dam is in Ashland,
assist with pellet stove, more...
February 18, 2021
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Statement
from Senate President Karen E. Spilka
“I am deeply disappointed that today so many
Massachusetts residents are feeling frustration and anger on a day
when we should be experiencing hope. I hear it and I feel it too.
The Senate and House are holding a public, livestreamed oversight
hearing on Thursday, February 25 and we expect answers from those
responsible for this failure. The Administration must deliver a
better experience for our residents, who have already dealt with so
much anxiety and disruption.”
Legislature Announces Joint Oversight Hearings
on COVID Vaccination Distribution
COVID-19 Committee to Probe Baker Administration Plans
Press release from legislature
earlier, today, 2/18.2021:
(BOSTON–02/17/2021) Today, the Massachusetts Legislature announced
it will hold the first in a series of oversight hearings on the
state’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan on February 25, 2021.
The House and Senate hearings will be held by the newly-created
Joint Committee on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and
Management and will seek testimony from the Baker Administration on
the state’s COVID vaccine distribution operation and plans moving
forward.
“We have heard the frustration and anger of people across
Massachusetts about the constantly changing and confusing
vaccination roll out plan, and we are using the tools at our
disposal to help people get answers, especially about what we can
expect moving forward,” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “It
is essential that we get a greater understanding of the Baker
Administration’s plans to improve our vaccination rates, especially
for those communities and populations hardest hit, including persons
who are medically fragile or with disabilities, teachers, and
communities of color.”
“The state's COVID-19 vaccination plan was developed by experts and
guided by science, but the rollout has been marked by both
logistical and communications shortcomings,” said House Speaker
Ronald J. Mariano. “It is our hope that through these hearings, we
will ascertain valuable information about the failures of the
rollout and help contribute to solutions for the people of the
Commonwealth. We are specifically focused on delivering equitable
access to vaccines and increasing supports for our most vulnerable
residents. While flexibility is important, it must be matched with
sound operational decisions, as well as clear and consistent
communications with the Legislature and the general public.”
In addition to the administration, the committee will be inviting
the chairs of the Joint Committees on Racial Equity, Civil Rights
and Inclusion and Healthcare Financing and Public Health to testify.
"We can't get to work fast enough. I'm pleased to be working with
Chair Bill Driscoll and fellow committee members in this oversight
capacity so that we can dig in together on wide-spread concerns
around the vaccine roll out, the COVID-19 response thus far, and our
Commonwealth's emergency preparedness status going forward. COVID-19
hit our Commonwealth, its residents, our businesses, and families
like a wrecking ball and the Committee will spare no effort to
deliver on its charge of oversight and preparedness," noted Senator
Jo Comerford, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Covid-19 and
Emergency Preparedness and Management (D-Northampton).
“The Commonwealth seems to have been underprepared for the
complexities in Phase One of the vaccine roll out,” said
Representative Bill Driscoll Jr., House Chair of the Joint Committee
on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management (D-Milton).
“We all understand that patience is paramount in our current
pandemic circumstances, but patience and public trust wear thin when
there are constant pivots in the plan. It is important for us to get
a deeper understanding of what the Administration’s planning and
operational outlook is for the next phases of the rollout and how
they intend to improve delivery now and on a going forward basis.”
The joint oversight hearing will be held remotely on Thursday,
February 25, 2021. Further details will follow. Testimony will be by
invitation only, but the hearing will be viewable by the public. A
series of similar hearings, including one that will be open to
public testimony, will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
Those seeking more information should contact Jared Freedman in
Senator Comerford’s office or Summer Ordaz in Representative
Driscoll’s office.
Eleanor Katherine Dumais, 94
Eleanor
Katherine Dumais, 94, of Hopkinton, passed away
Friday, February 12, 2021 at Marlborough Hills. Born in Newport, VT,
she was the youngest daughter of the late Kate (Chaffee) and John
Lunna. She was the wife of the late Emile L. Dumais, whom she
married on July 3, 1948.
Mrs. Dumais’ obituary is pending at this time. Visitation will be
held on Tuesday, February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral service will follow
at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton.
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Hopkinton Music Association March Calendar Drawing
For more than 30 years nationwide, the National Association for
Music Education (NAfME) has designated March as “Music In Our
Schools Month” highlighting the importance of music education for
all children and reminding us that school is where all children
should have access to music.
The Hopkinton Music Association (HMA) is holding a “Calendar
Drawing” throughout the month of March to raise funds which will
directly benefit the Hopkinton Public School music programs. This is
the HMA’s only fundraiser for the 2020-2021 school year.
Tickets for the Calendar Drawing are $10 each. Purchase as many as
you wish. Each ticket is eligible for prizes in all 31 daily
drawings so multiple prizes per ticket are possible. Tickets can be
purchased through February 26, 2021 from any Hopkinton Public School
music student in grades 5 through 12. If you are unable to
find a music student, contact Karen Bograd at
ktbograd@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
Victor
Pasquale Losanno Jr. 37
Holliston - Victor Pasquale
Losanno Jr. 37, of Holliston, passed away Sunday,
February 14, 2021. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Victor
Pasquale Losanno Sr. and his wife, Pennie of Holliston and Carol
(Mullen) Rogers and her husband, Stephen of Holliston. He was the
husband of Jessica (Johnstone) Losanno.
Victor enjoyed cars and sports, especially playing football,
basketball and boxing.
Besides his parents and wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lexia
Johnstone; his siblings, Christine Losanno, Matthew Losanno and his
wife, Chantel, Jamie Losanno and his fiancee, Hannah, Christopher
Losanno, Janeen Cox and her husband, Robert, Danielle Hardy, and
Edgar Pagan and his wife, Lisa. He also leaves behind many aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21st from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A private family service will be held. People are welcome to the
burial on Monday, February 22nd at 11:30.m. at Saint Mary’s Cemetery
in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine
Street Inn, www.pinestreetinn.org
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Piece of metal on road, woman walking on
lake with stroller (Wood Street), TT unit broken down,
CO readings in house due to contractor's vehicle
running too close to house, Yale Road male "flying"
up and down street on dirt bike, complaint about loud
machinery from snow removal at Respite Center, more...
February 17, 2021
No arrests
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February 17th
COVID-19 Update Age 65+ or 2
comorbidities begins Thursday, February 18,
2021
Dear Neighbor,
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration
announced individuals ages 65 and over
and those with 2+ certain medical
conditions, including asthma, can start
booking appointments for vaccine
beginningtomorrow,
February 18th.
With this announcement, almost 1 million
individuals are newly eligible for
vaccine. Due to extremely high demand
for appointments and limited vaccine
supply, it could take more than a month
for all eligible individuals to secure
an available appointment, unless federal
supply significantly increases.
Recently, Massachusetts has been
receiving approximately 110,000 first
doses per week from the federal
government. Residents are encouraged to
keep checking the website as
appointments are added on a rolling
basis.
Residents of public senior and
affordable housing can learn more about
their optionshere.
To learn more about which medical
conditions may make you eligible to
receive the vaccine, visitthis
page.
If you are eligible and would like to
book an appointment, visitvaxfinder.mass.govormass.gov/covidvaccine.
If you have trouble with the online
sign-up or require any additional
assistance, you can now call the2-1-1
help line7
days a week.
To receive this newsletter in your
inbox, sign
up here.Past
issues and additional resources can be
found at carolyndykema.com/covid19.* You
can also check my Facebook
pagefor
more up-to-the-minute updates and
communications. Overall, the stateDept.
of Public Health websiteis
the best source of accurate and
up-to-date information and contains a
wide-range of information and a likely
source of answers to many of your
questions.
While the State House is closed to the
public, my office continues to operate
remotely. The best way to reach me or my
staff at this busy time is via email atcarolyn.dykema@mahouse.gov.
We are also available by phone if
necessary at 617-722-2680.
Sincerely,
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Hopkinton Center for the Arts
LIVE-streamed Celtic Concert:
March 17 @ 7:30pm
Stanley and Grimm have a wonderfully pure, organic, and authentic
Celtic sound that makes them rank among the finest entertainers on
this side o' the Atlantic. Their arrangements and playing abilities
enable them to produce an acoustic tapestry which is close to
perfection.
From the comfort of your home, kick back and relax and join us on St
Patrick's Day for this live streamed concert!
7:30 pm / Ticketed households will receive a link on the day of the
concert. $25 General Admissions, $22.5o for members.
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See incredible work on Scott's website
by clicking on the Scott's icon.
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Smoke on the Water... Above, Hopkinton reservoir in the fog today. The original
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs A call for an injured hawk - was ok - just
eating prey,
unemployment fraud (x2), fraud, parking complaint,
bank bag found with money inside, caller
reports large gathering on Wild Road, loud noise coming
from Hayden Rowe restaurant - gone on arrival,
possible drunk driver checks okay, board
covering open window was ajar, fire in garage propane
heater of new home under construction, loud music
complaint on Walcott Street, dog reunited with owner,
unemployment fraud, no plates on vehicle behind West
Main Street restaurant, civil standby...
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 2021
Fire Dept. Logs
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
February Vacation week has started! Here is today's Mosaic Workshop.
Photo courtesy instructor Marion Buricatu.
Competition February 15, 2021 — It takes a special talent
to hear insects through tree bark, but these male pileated
woodpeckers have it.
Thanks to Julie Ford for the photo of these birds at her Hopkinton
home.
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from February 6, 2021 to February 14,
2021
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
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"You Made Me Love You"
Wellesley Symphony
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Help the FBI capture the rest of the individuals who took part in
the violence at the U.S. Capitol. Visit
tips.fbi.gov
if you have information regarding this participant. When you leave a
tip, refer to photo 224.
MSP Investigating Fatal Crash on Rt. 495 in Tewksbury
Driver not wearing seat belt, ejected
At 12:38 a.m. today Troopers from the State Police-Andover
Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495
southbound, north of Exit 38, in Tewksbury. The crash resulted
in a fatality.
Responding Troopers located the 2007 Mercury Mariner rolled over
into the median. The SUV’s lone occupant, an adult male from
Maine, was transported by EMS to Lowell General Hospital, where
he was pronounced deceased. His identity is not being released
at this time.
We are investigating excessive speed as a potential contributing
factor to the crash. Preliminary investigation indicates the
driver, who was ejected, was not wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop A of the
Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State
Police Crime Scene Services Section.
The Tewksbury Fire Department and Tewksbury Police Department,
as well as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation,
assisted Troopers at the scene.
The left and middle travel lanes at the crash site were closed
for approximately two hours to accommodate the rescue response
and investigation.
Not Stairs February 13, 2021 - An illusion could cause a
passerby on East Main Street looking to the north to wonder if those
are stairs on the hillside leading to the new homes in Legacy North.
They are not. It is a solar farm built on a former tree and shrub
farm.
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State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Framingham
February
13, 2021 - At approximately 5:55 a.m. today, Massachusetts State
Troopers assigned to State Police-Weston responded to reports of
a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Route 90 eastbound, at
the 116.2 mile marker, in Framingham. The victim suffered fatal
injuries.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a
57-year-old Marlborough man was operating a 2007 Nissan Murano
on Route 90 eastbound when the Nissan became disabled in the
right lane because of unknown mechanical problems. The driver
exited the Nissan and was standing on Route 90. A 2016 Volvo
tractor trailer operated by a 67-year-old Linden, N.J., man, was
traveling Route 90 eastbound in the right lane and struck the
Nissan and the operator who was standing outside the vehicle.
The Nissan operator suffered fatal injuries as a result of the
collision. The victim was determined to be deceased at the
scene.
The facts and circumstances of the crash remain under
investigation by State Police-Weston, the State Police Collision
Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime
Scene Services Section, the State Police Detective Unit for
Middlesex County, and State Police Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Section.
Troopers were assisted on scene by MassDOT , Framingham Fire and
EMS and the Medical Examiners Office. The right and middle
travel lanes were closed for 2 hours while a detailed
investigation was conducted. No further information is available
at this time.
No charges have been filed at this time.
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Dam Moguls February 13, 2021 — The former of the
two-word phrase in the headline is an accurate description of the
area above — it is the Lake Whitehall Dam. However the latter word,
"moguls" actually refers to the appearance made by the snow covered
growth at the base of the dam's slope.
On February 13, 2019, Monica Witt, a former U.S. intelligence
specialist, was charged with betraying her oath to protect and
defend by delivering national defense information to the Iranian
government. If you have information about Witt, submit a tip attips.fbi.gov.#NatSechttp://ow.ly/FQg950Dz5sr
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Transgender Youth
Care Bags
The
Hopkinton Women’s Club continues its annual Valentine’s Day
tradition of assembling Care Bags filled with hygiene items to be
donated to a local charity. This year’s recipient is the Compassion
New England organization in Milford –
www.compassionne.com –
that runs a thrift shop, Crisis Center, a food pantry, provides help
with heat and utility expenses, a vocational training program and
other services. For information about the HWC:
www.hopkintonwomensclub.org .
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"Thank You Shaun"
February 12, 2021 — While we await a word
from Beth and Rick Kelly as to the events surrounding this photo
we received by email from Beth Kelly, wife of armed forces
veteran Rick, left, we can gather that it has something to do
with getting COVID-19 vaccinations. We do know that Rick, in his
own statements, is within the "75 and over" qualifying age for
this phase of vaccine distribution, but we doubt that Beth is.
However, those who transport a qualifying resident, according to
our reading of the rules, even if she is only 50 (which we can't
be sure), can also get the shot. Shaun McAuliffe, right, is the
Hopkinton Health Director. They are in the small dining area of
the Hopkinton Senior Center.
Reply from Beth: "Everything
at the Senior Center was run efficiently and
compassionately...considering the number of seniors that were
there...Congratulations to the Hopkinton Health
Department..Small candies were given to 'aid in the recovery'."
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MSP Troopers, US Marshals, Haverhill Police
Track and Arrest Man Wanted for Virginia Shooting
February
11, 2021 -Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Violent
Fugitive Apprehension Section (MSP VFAS), in
partnership with the US Marshals Service and Haverhill Police, this
morning located and arrested a man wanted for a shooting in Virginia
and seized a rifle and two pistols that were in his possession.
Troopers from the MSP VFAS North Team, Deputy US Marshals, and
Haverhill Police detectives recently identified an apartment on
Proctor Street in Haverhill as a possible location for HECTOR JAVIER
BIDO, 23. Troopers, Marshals and Officers went to the address early
this morning and located BIDO in a bedroom and arrested him without
incident.
During the arrest, the apprehension team observed two firearms in
plain view: a Smith & Wesson SD40 .40 caliber pistol with a round in
the chamber and a fully-loaded 13-round magazine, as well as a
Safeside Tactical AR-15 with a fully-loaded 30-round magazine. BIDO
informed Troopers that he had an additional firearm in his Dodge
Challenger and provided the keys to the vehicle. Inside the
Challenger, members of the apprehension team located Glock 17 9mm
pistol with a round in
the chamber and two fully-loaded 17-round magazines. All three
firearms and the ammunition were seized.
BIDO was charged with the warrant related to the Virginia shooting,
which lists the following offenses:
Use of a firearm in commission of a felony;
Malicious shooting in/at an occupied building (2 counts);
Aggravated malicious wounding;
Simple assault and battery; and
Pointing or brandishing a firearm (2 counts).
BIDO will additionally be charged in connection with the firearms
seized during today’s arrest.
BIDO is one of three suspects wanted for the early morning Jan. 24
shooting in Radford, Va. The shooting occurred on the 400 block of
Sanford Street in Radford and caused serious injuries to the victim.
BIDO was listed as living in Dublin, Va., at the time of the
shooting. According to Radford Police, two other suspects wanted in
connection with the shooting remain at large. MSP content. Photo
right, courtesy of MSP. Top Photo, HopNews file.
Charles F. DeWaele, 92
Charles
F. DeWaele, 92, died February 8, 2020.. He was
the husband of Carol A (Buthray) DeWaele, to whom he was married
for 66 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late
Charles and Elizabeth (Callanan) DeWaele.
He was a graduate of North High
School, Worcester and Gettysburg College. He was a U.S. Marine
Corp. veteran and worked for over 40 years for Travelers
Insurance.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
his sons Matt of Hopkinton and Mark and wife
Heidi (Canaan) of CT.
Funerals services will be held at the
family's convenience. Arrangements have been entrusted to theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton.
More Inference February 11, 2021 — John Sherffius shares a
photo he took that infers what? Hmm... Small animal that had to hop
due to the depth of the snow in relationship to its height?
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Inference February 11, 2021 — Long and narrow shadows
infer a low sun and unseen trees, and mounds of snow reveal the
presence of swamp grass below, yesterday at a beaver pond off
of South Mill Street.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Bus with hazards on, unemployment fraud,
individual refused to pay fee, individual refuses motor
vehicle stop - flees into Ashland - Ashland intercepts -
driver charged with 4th OUI as well as 8 other
charges
February 10, 2021
Colors of the Season
February 2, 2021 — Bottle-nosed kayaks at Hopkinton State Park
today.
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Troopers Arrest Man for 6th Offense OUI
Alcohol, Resisting Arrest, after Fleeing Crash
READING
- February 10, 2021 - Shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday Trooper Tara
Poor was dispatched to reports of a road rage incident on Route 95
southbound in the area of Exit 54 in Reading. It was reported that
the vehicle, an Acura sedan, was being operated erratically
traveling southbound behind a group of plow trucks actively clearing
the roadway after Sunday’s snow storm. The Acura crashed into
another vehicle multiple times then fled the scene after the plow
trucks exited at Exit 53. Trooper Poor located the Acura traveling
approximately 85 miles per hour as she approached Exit 50. She then
observed the Acura to crash into the center median guardrail and
come to rest in a snow bank. Trooper Poor approached the Acura and
confirmed the operator, identified as DAVID PECK, 57, of York,
Maine, was uninjured. While doing so she observed numerous signs of
impairment suspected to be caused by alcohol intoxication.
Several other cruisers then arrived on scene to assist.
Troopers suspected PECK was too intoxicated to operate his vehicle
and asked him to step out, however, he restarted the ignition and
attempted to leave the scene. Troopers were able to turn the
ignition off and take control of PECK, escorting him out of the
driver’s seat. After removing him from the vehicle PECK continued to
physically resist. Due to the extremely unsafe road conditions,
combined with other vehicle traffic passing by while in the left
travel lane of Route 95, Troopers cooperated and were able to place
PECK in custody and in the rear of a cruiser. Troopers learned on
scene that PECK’s driver’s license was suspended due to multiple
prior charges of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. After an
inventory of his vehicle Troopers located open containers of alcohol
in the passenger compartment.
He was eventually transported to State Police-Newbury for booking. A
bail commissioner was contacted and set bail at $2,000. He
was scheduled for arraignment at Salem District Court on the
following charges:
OUI – Liquor, 6thOffense;
Resisting Arrest;
Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash;
Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License;
Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle;
Marked Lanes Violation;
and Speeding
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10 am - 7 pm
Life Imitates Life
February 10, 2021 — This scene photographed by pastel artist Cathy
Burns Howe at her post-Hopkinton home in York Harbor, Maine
demonstrates the importance of water in all of its forms to the
existence of life on Earth.
Massachusetts National Guard
Begins Assisting with Community Vaccinations
in Danvers, Springfield and East Boston
First team deployed to East Boston with additional personnel
available for local needs
BOSTON
- As part of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, the
Massachusetts National Guard has begun providing support of
vaccination initiatives. Beginning last week, ten medically
qualified Guard members are partnering with the East Boston
Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) to administer vaccines in East
Boston. Today, two teams of ten Guard members will be on site at the
Springfield and Danvers mass vaccination sites to assist in
administering vaccine.
Medically qualified soldiers and airmen began assisting with vaccine
administration. Their assistance at EBNHC is expected to continue
for at least three weeks to support four vaccination sites
throughout EBNHC’s service area including East Boston, Chelsea,
Revere and the South End. The mission is federally funded. The Guard
will continue to make qualified personnel available to the Executive
Office of Health and Human Services for deployment to facilities
requesting assistance.
The National Guard has personnel with a range of applicable
expertise within its ranks, including physicians, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, emergency medical
technicians, and medics. These individuals have already administered
the vaccine to 1,000 eligible Massachusetts soldiers and airmen, and
now shift their focus to assisting in clinical settings for eligible
members of the public.
The Massachusetts National Guard’s first priorities are to save
lives and protect property, and Guard personnel have assisted the
Commonwealth since the earliest days of the crisis, providing a wide
range of services to state agencies and local authorities. As a
diverse and highly trained force whose members live and work in
communities across the Commonwealth, the Guard has a proven track
record of success supporting civilian authorities during and after
state emergencies, and its units frequently train side-by-side with
state and local first responders, making them well-suited for
domestic operations.
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Unibank Donates $20,000 to Hopkinton
Chamber of Commerce Gateway Upkeep
WHITINSVILLE,
MA (February 10, 2021) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier
community bank, today announced that they have donated $20,000 to
the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce to renew their 5-year sponsorship
of the Gateway Green Beautification Site.
Peter Mezitt, Co-Chair of the Hopkinton Chamber Gateway Green
Initiative and President of Weston Nurseries, said, “The Hopkinton
Chamber of Commerce has created an attractively landscaped medium
strip on West Main Street at the entrance to Hopkinton off route
495. This well-maintained landscape symbolizes the tightness of the
businesses in our community and demonstrates the vibrant, engaged
atmosphere that exists in town of Hopkinton. I am very pleased that
UniBank has once again taken a lead corporate sponsorship position
in support of the Gateway Green as it shows one of the many ways
they have demonstrated they truly care about this town and other
communities where they are located.”
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, said, “When we were first approached
in 2016 to become a founding sponsor of the Gateway Green
Beautification Site, we jumped all in for the opportunity. The
Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce has been a great partner of ours and
the Hopkinton Community has embraced our bank for many years. We are
pleased to renew our sponsorship for an additional five years.”
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Barking dog, parking ban: 1 citation and 1 warning on
Walcott Street, Odor of natural gas on Trevor Lane,
car hit snow bank and winched out, 2-car MVA
on School Street, Motor vehicle pulling kids on sled
on Trevor Lane...
February 10, 2021
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Richard R. Brault, 95
Richard
R. Brault, 95, a Hopkinton veteran who served in the
battles of Okinawa, Tinian, and Saipan, died peacefully on Saturday,
February 6th, 2021. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late
Dr. Norbert R. and Florence (Chartrand) Brault. After his junior
year of high school, Richard joined the US Marine Corps.
Richard trained at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune before assignment
to the Pacific Theater. During WWII, he served with the 10th Marine
(Artillery) Regiment 2nd Battalion, Company D, 2nd Marine Division.
After the war, Richard completed high school and attended Boston
School of Mechanical Dentistry before starting his 32 years career
with Prudential Life Insurance. In retirement, he served as Chaplain
for Post 202 American Legion in Hopkinton, worked tirelessly to help
pass Senate Bill 1534 for disabled veterans, served on the building
committee for the Hopkinton Senior Center, was a member of the
Hopkinton Board of Health, and participated in the Fiftieth
Citizens’ Legislative Seminar. He was an outdoorsman, hunter,
fisherman, sports enthusiast, and participated in numerous veteran
events in town including the monthly Veteran’s Breakfast at the
Senior Center.
Later in life, Richard discovered a love for playing Santa each
holiday season for Weston Nurseries, local businesses, and for St.
Gabriel’s parish. His white beard and favorite red suit attire will
remain in the hearts of many.
Mr. Brault is survived by his loving wife, M. Virginia Brault
(Verdi) and his children, Rev. Laurence V. Brault, pastor of St.
Gabriel’s Parish in Upton, Judith Brault (daughter-in-law) of Glen
Rock, NJ, Richard N. and Eileen Brault of York, ME, Joseph and
Denise Brault of Milford, Carolyn and Dana Baron of Whitinsville,
Thomas A. and Betty Brault of Upton, and Christine Brault and Ken
Mayer of Acton, along with 15
grandchildren
and 24 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Dr. Peter
V. Brault (2020), a grandchild, Stephen R. Brault, and his brothers,
Dr. Clement E. Brault, V. Paul Brault, Gelose G. Brault, Bernard B.
Brault, Dr. Denis D. Brault, and Dr. Jerome J. Brault; and by
sisters Rose A. Crossley and Pauline Brault.
He was a very proud United States Marine and veteran with a kind
soul and jovial presence. Oorah, Santa! May there be clear skies for
his sleigh ride to the stars.
There will be a wake in the church at St. Gabriel’s Church in Upton
on Thursday, February 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The funeral mass and
burial will be private. Donations in Richard Brault’s name may be
made to the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton, MA
01748 or to the St. Gabriel’s Building Fund, 151 Mendon St, Upton,
MA 01568
All visitors to St. Gabriel Parish are required to wear a face mask.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Visitors entering the church will be limited to allow for proper
distancing. Visitors may be asked to wait outside until room is
available. Unfortunately no exceptions can made to this rule for
inclement weather.
Condolences with the family should be kept brief so that others may
enter after you.
Please exit the church immediately after condolences are given to
the family to allow others to enter after you.
Please observe barriers placed to provide proper social distancing.
Please refrain from embracing with the family.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log TT unit stuck on Lumber Street, resident
reports one
vehicle stolen - one broken into, incident of fraud,
erratic operator...
February 8, 2021
State
Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Marlborough
At approximately 12:45 p.m. today Troopers assigned to State
Police-Millbury responded to reports of a crash involving a tractor
trailer and a box truck on Route 495 southbound at mile marker 62.6
in Marlborough. The crash resulted in the fatality of the operator
of the box truck.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the 2019 Volvo tractor
trailer was being operated at a slow speed while the operator, a
33-year-old man from Kentwood, Mich., was looking for a safe
location to stop due to a tire blowout that had occurred shortly
before the crash. For reasons unknown at this time a 2018 Isuzu box
truck crashed into the rear of the tractor trailer causing fatal
injuries to the operator, a 42-year-old man from Chelsea. His name
is not being released at this time. The operator of the Volvo was
not injured in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop C of the
Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section, State Police Crime Scene
Services Section, and State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Section.
Troopers were assisted on scene by MassDOT and Marlborough Police,
Fire and EMS. The left and middle travel lanes were closed for 3.5
hours while a detailed investigation was conducted. No further
information is available at this time.
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Mock Rescue on Ice House Pond Hopkinton firefighters staged a practice/mock
rescue today in Ice House Pond. Above, Fire prevention Officer
Poirier stays low to distribute his weight on the ice as he brings a
floatation device to the "victim" Firefighter deRivera as
Firefighter Clark looks on. Below, out of the water and being
pulled to shore by a gang of firefighters on the other end of the
rope.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Packages stolen from Woodview Way, suspicious vehicle on South Mill Street,
unemployment fraud, threats from recently evicted tenant,
deceased deer in middle of road, tree leaning over road,
fraud, passing on right, loose personhole cover,
banging on outside of residence, plow pushing snow
in front of mailbox, road rage - man follows woman,
dog barking for three hours, male individual in area on Grove St,
parking ban violation, caller from the Grove St incident believes
male party
attempted to break glass - K9 tracked and located individual,
dead deer in road, girl scouts too close to road, more...
February 4, 2021
February 5, 6, 7, 2021
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from January 30, 2021 to February 5,
2021
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High and Dry February 7, 2021 — Photographer Jim Calarese
of Milford, since retiring from his portrait business, has time to
hunt great photographs of people, places and animals. He found these
American bald eagles in Medford.
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State Treasurer Tests Positive
February 7, 2021 - Today Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg has tested
positive for the Coronavirus. She recently learned of potential
exposure and was tested. She is monitoring her symptoms, following
the guidelines established by the CDC, and is quarantining at home.
The Treasurer’s office will continue to function normally, and the
Treasurer plans to participate remotely. The Treasurer encourages
everyone to continue to follow the advice of medical professionals,
wear a mask, and maintain social distance.Contributed.
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Good Morning!
February 7, 2021This deer appears to be
unafraid of the photographer, Julie Ford, even though she is in
Julie's Hopkinton backyard, as evidenced by her relaxed tail,
which would be pointing toward the sky if she had been in fear.
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
COVID-19 Updates & Precautions
Special Update - Local Vaccine Information
February 7, 2021 update
Previous updates and additional information and resources can be
found here:
https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/
The Commonwealth has notified the Hopkinton
Health Department that the Town will receive the Pfizer Covid-19
Vaccine. Hopkinton has been working with neighboring communities to
conduct a regional vaccine clinic for our residents. Per the State’s
schedule, Only Phase 1 and 75+ year old residents are eligible for
vaccines at this time. The Town of Hopkinton will begin offering
public vaccination appointments beginning the week of Monday
February 8th. Any eligible resident that had signed up for
notification prior to 2/5/21 at 4pm, will receive an email with a
link to book their appointment. If an email was not provided, you
will be called tomorrow (Monday 2/8/21) and offered assistance with
registration for an appointment. Anyone that is interested in
registering for the remaining and future vaccinations should sign up
for the
Local option Phase 2 notification form and you will be notified
if additional appointments are available.
SECOND DOSES: Please note, the Pfizer vaccine requires 2 doses “3”
weeks apart. Both doses must be administered at the same location.
Therefore, you will be asked to set up your second vaccination
appointment as ..
Patricia
M. Grogan, 82, of Westborough, passed away on
Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 40
years, Francis J. Grogan.
Born in Mattapoisett, MA, she was the daughter of the late William
F. and Ethel C. (Raymond) Merchant. Patricia graduated from
Southborough High School and received an associates degree in
business from Quinsigamond Community College.
Patricia was employed in the customer service department at Anderson
Products prior to her retirement. She was also a member of the Steel
Workers Union.
She was a member of the First Community Church in Southborough,
volunteered at the Westborough Senior Center, and worked part-time
as a receptionist at the Willows. She enjoyed traveling to Ft.
Lauderdale, golfing, and playing piano. Patricia had a lively sense
of humor, celebrated any occasion with ice cream, and enjoyed
painting and playing cards. Above all, she loved spending time with
her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by three children, Christine (Tina)
MacConnell and her husband, Jon, of Hopkinton, JoAnn Dwyer
and her husband, Tom, of Westborough and Charlene Slocum and her
husband, Brad, of Canton; six grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson and
her husband, Andrew, Emily Dwyer, Sam MacConnell and his wife,
Julie, Scott MacConnell, Bradford Slocum Jr. and Justin Slocum; one
great-grandson, Zane Johnson; a step-daughter in law, Cheryl Kelley,
many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by a step-son James Kelley and her siblings,
Carroll Chase, Robert Merchant and Raymond Merchant.
Patricia’s family would like to thank the staff at Saint Vincent’s
PICU for all of their care and attentiveness.
A graveside service will be held privately with burial at St John’s
Cemetery in Worcester, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the
Westborough Council on Aging (Senior Center) (4 Rogers Road,
Westborough, MA 01581).
At Mazi for Valentine's Day:
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Hillers Pizza Back to Regular Hours
Hillers Pizza is thrilled
to announce that with this next phase of the new norm, we are back
to our regular hours of operation, which means more time to serve
our customers with delicious food! Check out our menu at
www.hillerspizzeria.com/
for some of our specialties, or build your own pizza with some of
your favorite toppings. You can also call ahead at 508-435-0021 to
place your order with a member of our team. We look forward to
seeing you! And as always, thank you to all our valued customers for
your continuous support!
*Hours of Operation*
Sunday - Wednesday: 10 am
- 9 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10
am - 10 pm
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The Godfather Congratulates Bill and Anne Morgan on Opening Harbor
to Hill
(aka Roger Kabler)
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Kevin
P. Mahoney, 65
Kevin P. Mahoney, 65, of Riverside,
Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital in
Providence, RI on January 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his
wife Muriel (Lepine) Mahoney. He leaves behind his sister Doreen
Garner of Upton MA, his brother Thomas Mahoney III of Martha's
Vineyard, his two nieces Stefanie Garner and Maura Garner, both of
Upton MA, and many cousins and friends.
Kevin was born in Cambridge, MA to Thomas F. II and Helen T. (Zaveckas)
Mahoney. He
attended Rindge Technical High School until moving to
Hopkinton and finishing high school at Joseph P Technical
High School in Framingham,. Kevin worked in residential
construction. He was an outdoorsman and an avid salt water
fisherman. He lived on Prudence Island, RI, for a while, married
Muriel, his wife and moved to Riverside, RI. In his later years, his
favorite saying was that he was living at being happily retired.
There will not be a service due to
COVID but a memorial is being planned for the spring.
WHITINSVILLE, MA (February 5, 2021) –
UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier community bank,
today announced that they have processed over $130M in PPP
loans from first and second draws to date.
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, said, “We’re a community bank
and this is why we are here, to support our neighbors when
they need us the most. If you are a business in need of
support during these trying times, call us.”
UniBank can be reached at 800-578-4270.
Hopkinton
Center for the Arts
Join us Friday, February 5, 2021 for the opening
reception for the HCA Member Show: The Big Tent 2021. Come out and
support the 60 member artists who submitted their artwork for
inclusion.
Morgan’s Harbor to Hill Seafood Market Officially Opens for Business
Above, Laura
Connolly, John Cruz-Olivari (from the Office of Congressman Jake
Auchincloss at US Congress), Dana Hanson, Direct Director (from the
Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss at US Congress),Bill Morgan,
Anne Morgan, Dennis Deneen, Brendan Tedstone, Chair of
Select Board Hopkinton, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Select Board
member Hopkinton,Irfan Nasrullah, Vice Chair of Select Board
Hopkinton, Bruce Connolly.
February 4, 2021 —
Bill and Anne Morgan announce the official opening of their seafood
market, “Morgan’s Harbor to Hill” this week at 8a Lumber Street,
Hopkinton, MA. Joining in today’s ribbon cutting were members of
Congressman Jack Auchincloss’s office and members of the town select
board.
Harbor to Hill is a
dream come true for Bill Morgan who started his 40-year career at
Culinary Institute of America. After being in the restaurant
business for over two decades, it was time for a change. A venture
that may allow him to balance family time while still doing what he
loves – cooking and interacting with the community he has grown to
love in Hopkinton. The idea to open a fish market was many years in
the making, including frequent reassurance from property owner Paul
Mastroianni that he would find the perfect place for it when he was
ready.
Why does a chef want
to open a fish market or anything during COVID? It not only allows
people a small place with a quick shopping experience, but a decline
in restaurant business did not support two owners at The Spoon
restaurant any longer. Bill sold his portion of the hometown diner
to start this new venture. It provided opportunity for both
businesses to regroup and move forward.
“MetroWest was
seriously lacking a good seafood market”, commented Bill Morgan.
And with Morgan’s career history including a considerable time
working for Captain Marden’s Seafoods, his knowledge of seafood and
cooking experience allows for offering ready to eat seafood take
out, as well as take and bake options, so product is always moving
and fresh.
Morgan’s business
plan for the market is to focus on offering a little something for
everyone. From fresh fish, produce and breads - one stop shopping
for dinner, to prepared items like seafood casserole and already
prepared sides and ready to eat take out for nights when you don’t
have time to cook.
The market's hours of
operation are Tuesday – Saturday from 10-7pm (or until we run out of
product). The community support during our soft opening has been
phenomenal and are looking forward to additional market offerings
with the community feedback. If you are interested in a certain type
or amount of fish, please call them as generally they can
accommodate requests with notice. (508) 625-1006.
Visit their website,
TBA when it is live, or Facebook page Morgan’s Harbor to Hill for
market offerings and specials.
Press Release by
Laura Connolly
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David J. D’Amico, 57
David
J. D’Amico (57yrs old) 04/01/1963- 01/31/2021 Passed
away unexpectedly at his residence in Oceanside, CA. Born in
Worcester, Mass and grew up in Milford and later in Hopkinton,
Massachusetts.
David is predeceased by his parents Anthony and
Marie D’Amico. David leaves behind his wife of 34
years, Deanna D’Amico and his daughters Danielle Burt and her
husband Lucas Burt from Danielson, CT and Denise D’Amico from
Northbridge, Massachusetts. David leaves his brother Peter D’Amico
of Dennisport, MA. David had 1 grandson, Brayden S. Burt who was the
light of his life and 3 step-grandchildren, Connor, Logan and Kylie
Burt. David has many cousins.
David graduated from Keefe Tech in 1981. David
was a proud Marine Veteran and a member of the American Legion.
David loved New England Sport Teams, the beach, spending time with
his family and friends. David liked to play pool and throw darts.
David was a member of Saint Patrick’s Church in Whitinsville, MA.
David was always the life of a party, talked to anybody and never
knew a stranger. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Massachusetts
Health Connector extends Open Enrollment through May 23 for anyone
to get health insurance
February 3, 2021 – The Massachusetts Health Connector announced
today a further extension of its Open Enrollment through May 23,
providing residents impacted by COVID-19 the opportunity to get
access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance.
The Health Connector previously announced an extension of Open
Enrollment through March 23, two additional months beyond the
original Jan. 23 deadline. Open Enrollment started Nov. 1, and the
new deadline of May 23 aligns the Massachusetts health insurance
exchange with the new open enrollment period for the federal
exchange platform, healthcare.gov, which reopens Feb. 15 and remains
open through May 15, and will be accompanied by a national marketing
and awareness campaign.
Many people need help applying for coverage or picking plan, and the
Health Connector has 18 Navigator organizations available around the
state, many with newly added capacity – including evening and
weekend hours – to help those with questions. People who need help
can find a local Navigator at www.MAhealthconnector.org/navigators.
Tens of thousands of Health Connector members applicants are staying
covered or getting covered during Open Enrollment, and people are
encouraged to reach out to a Navigator as soon as possible to get
the support needed to get coverage.
About the Massachusetts Health Connector
The Massachusetts Health Connector is the Commonwealth’s health
insurance exchange, and currently serves more than 300,000
individuals and small-employer members with health and dental
insurance. Massachusetts residents who do not have health insurance
from an employer or other entity can use the exchange to gain
coverage. Through the ConnectorCare program, income-qualifying
residents can access coverage that includes low-cost premiums and
co-pays, and no deductibles. Access to health coverage for
individuals and small businesses can be found at the Health
Connector’s website,
www.MAhealthconnector.org .
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Framingham PD requests female officer,
branches leaning on wires, truck blocking
school bus from passing, neighbor dumping
snow - preventing gasoline delivery on Grove Street,
blue sedan attempting to lure female into car
- misunderstanding, gift card scam, wallet found,
harassment...
February 3, 2021 Existing Arrest
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Neurosurgeon
Appointed to Medical Staff at Milford Regional Medical Center
Milford Regional is pleased to welcome UMass neurosurgeon Justin
Slavin, MD to the active medical staff. He has joined Ziev Moses, MD
at UMass Memorial Surgery at Milford located at 91 Water Street.
Dr. Slavin earned his medical degree
from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD
in 2008 where he also performed a neurosurgery residency. Upon
completion of a fellowship in spinal neurosurgery at Brigham and
Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, Dr. Slavin was an attending physician
at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. His clinical interests include
degenerative spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery and
spinal microsurgery. He is an assistant professor at the University
of Massachusetts Medical School.
“We
welcome Dr. Justin Slavin to our active medical staff,” states
Edward J. Kelly, president & CEO. “We are pleased to have such a
highly trained neurosurgeon join our surgery team.”
Appointments can be made with Dr.
Slavin by calling UMass Memorial Surgery at Milford at 508-458-4250.
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Hopkinton
resident and Marine veteran, David D'Amico.
Below is reprinted a humorous feature he wrote in 2005.
No
Cookies at Cookie's Corner
Hopkinton street names very confusing
by Dave D'Amico
October 12, 2005
There is no school on School Street.
Center School is on Ash Street.
Elmwood School is on Elm Street.
Our High School is on Hayden Rowe and
nowhere near School Street.
Even the old High School is on Main
Street.
We do have a Yale Road and an Amherst
Road.
But there's no college on College
Street.
You can't shop on our Newbury Street.
The hardest road to get out of is called
Pleasant Street.
There are 6 Churches in town and only 1
is on Church Street.
And none of them are on Christian Way or
Angel's Way.
Twin Island looks nothing like Woody
Island.
And you have to leave town to get to
Pine Island Road.
Lumber Street has neither a lumber yard
nor a saw mill on it.
And no mill on South or North Mill
Street.
We do have 2 Elm Streets.
On Pond Street we have a lake.
Lake Shore Drive is a dead end.
And Beach Street isn't on the water.
North Street is next to Westborough
And South Street is in the western part
of the town.
There is no park on Priscilla Park Road.
Nor is there a farm on Old Farm Road.
We have a Summer Street, Spring Street,
and Winter Street but no Fall Street.
No fruit on Fruit Street, but at least
there's still a farm.
No blueberries on Blueberry Lane.
But there are plenty on Blueberry
Island.
Hill Street is much higher than Hill Top
Road.
Hillcrest Drive is miles from either
one.
Even Walcott Valley is on a hill.
And High Street is lower than them all.
We have streets named after 7 U.S.
Presidents and 3 States
Why is Lincoln Street is a dead end?
We have used animal, bird, tree, and
boys & girls names
And only one is named for a Local War
Hero.
The shortest road is called Marathon Way
When the marathon is 26 miles long
Cedar Street connects Main Street to
Southboro
Why did we need a Cedar Street
Extension?
We have a Front Street which isn't out
front.
We have Queens and Princess Lanes yet no
king is found.
We do have a Whisper Way even a Victory
Lane.
Finding your way around Hopkinton may be
hard.
After all it does have 313 Streets.
But I'm glad it still has a Memory Lane.
And I wouldn't change that for the
world.
Editor's note: Dave D'Amico spent most of his school years, and well
beyond, living in Hopkinton. Cookie's Corner, so
named for beloved Townie, Cookie Kumlin, is inside the green circle.
Call: (508) 625-1006
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Trash and recycling strewn across road, flood
in home -
needs water shut off at street, loose dog, ATV speeding,
Framingham PD requests female officer for search,
theft of prescription medicine, tow truck dropped vehicle
in wrong location, dumping snow without permission,
stalking via Venmo, multiple mailboxes knocked down
on Hidden Brick Road, loose dog...
February 1, 2021
February 2, 2021
Dusk Downtown
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Patricia Kelly
KELLY,
Patricia Of Southborough, formerly of Framingham,
MA, and NY, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and
friend, passed away peacefully with family at age 89 on Saturday,
January 30, 2021 at Golden Pond Assisted Living Memory Care in
Hopkinton, MA.
She was born in Jackson Heights, NY on December 3, 1931 to the late
James and Margaret (McLaughlin) Cullen.
She was the beloved wife of the late Donald P. Kelly and is survived
by their children Brian Kelly and his wife Brenda of Hopkinton, Jean
Kelly Kass and her late husband Thomas Kass of Bourne, Christopher
Kelly and his wife Diane of Framingham, and Kevin Kelly and his wife
Kristina of Boston. "Mimi" to her grandchildren, she leaves behind
Matthew Kelly of Boston, Jacqueline Cox and her husband Joseph of
Framingham, Brendan Kelly of Hopkinton, Thomas Kass and his wife
Samantha of Scituate, Harrison Kelly of Arizona, Meagan Kelly of
Boston and Erin Kelly of Boston, her sisters Audrey Concannon of NY,
the late Margaret Cullen of Natick and her husband Martin of
Ireland, and the late Kathleen Cullen of NY, her very close nieces
and nephews James Duddy, Christine Cartwright, Patrick Cullen and
the late Nora Cullen. In addition, she leaves behind her dearest
friend, Andrew Soma of Framingham.
Pat graduated from Bishop McDonald High School and St. Johns
University in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to marriage, she began her career
at JP Morgan in NY. In 1961, a move from New York brought the young
family to Framingham, where Pat happily raised her family with her
husband, Donald. She restarted her career with a paralegal degree
from Bentley University in the early seventies while working for the
law firm of Hargraves, Karb, Wilcox and Galvani in Framingham, and
then the Perini Corporation in Framingham, where she became the
first woman Officer of the company. Upon her retirement, she
launched a successful career in real estate with Coldwell Banker.
Pat was the eldest sister of four girls, growing up in Queens, NY,
and took that responsibility very seriously with everything she did.
She was a driving force with a bright and kind personality up until
her final day, which complemented her tremendous sense of humor. She
cherished time spent with family, especially the weekly Sunday
dinners at her house as her family grew with grandchildren over the
years. She also loved vacationing with the extended family during
the summers at the Cape. She was an inspiration to many and
especially to her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren.
Our family would like to send our deepest gratitude to the staff at
Brookhaven Hospice and Golden Pond Assisted Living for all her
loving care.
REMINDER: Join Us for a Virtual Public Information Meeting
on the
Acceler-8 I-90 Bridge Replacements Project
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at
6:00 PM
Please join us for a virtual public meeting onTuesday,
February 9, at 6:00 PMto learn more about the
replacement of eight bridges on I-90 east and westbound over
Flanders Road in Westborough and Parkerville Road, Cordaville Road,
and Woodland Road in Southborough (two bridges per local road) that
will take place over eight weekends between June 2021 and August
2021 as well as the preparatory work that will begin in February
2021. To protect the health of the project team and meeting
attendees, this meeting will be hosted online, using Zoom. The
meeting will allow time for Questions + Answers.
The presentation will be posted on the website in advance of the
meeting to give people who can only attend by phone an opportunity
to review the presentation. A recording and written summary of the
meeting will be posted on the website for those who cannot attend.
Please share this information with anyone you think will be
interested in the project. A projectflyeris
also available for download and posting.
For more information about the project, please visit the website atwww.mass.gov/Acceler8Bridges. If
you have questions or would like to report an issue or concern,
please email the project team at A8@dot.state.ma.us.
MassDOT urges those traveling through the area to obey
posted speed limits and use caution. The schedule for this major
infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change
without notice.
8a Lumber Street
Hopkinton, MA Call ahead for curbside,
or wear a mask, socially distance,
and come in and see our fresh fish!
Hopkinton Fire Department selected to participate in second phase of
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) community risk reduction
pilot program
February
2, 2021 – The Hopkinton Fire Department has been selected by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the
second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk
assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Community
Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, the
tool, or “dashboard,” enables community leaders to gain valuable
insights and make data-informed decisions around fire prevention and
other risk-reduction activities in their communities.
According to NFPA, the concept of community risk reduction (CRR) - a
process that identifies and prioritizes risks and ensures impactful
mitigation initiatives - has been gaining traction across North
America for more than 20 years. Innovative technology, access to
data, and a shifting focus on prevention have resulted in new energy
around this process. Reflecting that momentum, NFPA’s CRA tool works
to help fire departments aggregate and disseminate data that
pinpoint where risks exist within a given community.
“Access to accurate data will allow CRR leaders to use insights and
make informed decisions about where to focus efforts and resources,”
said Karen Berard-Reed, community risk reduction strategist at NFPA.
“While many fire departments have struggled to work with data sets,
NFPA’s CRA tool will do the complex work behind the scenes to
compile relevant data allowing stakeholders to create effective
community risk reduction plans that incorporate five priorities -
education, engineering, enforcement, economic incentives, and
emergency response - in the most impactful ways possible.”
The first phase of the pilot project, which included participation
from 50 fire departments across the country, helped identify
features of the digital dashboard that will work effectively and
those that need fine-tuning. During the second phase of the program,
which involves participation from 250 departments nationwide, the
Hopkinton Fire Department will provide insights around the use of
dashboard through June of 2021 to help continue refining and
enhancing its effectiveness.
“Participation in this project allows each fire department to
provide important feedback that will be used to improve future
versions of the dashboard, positions the community among CRR leaders
in the United States, and signals an interest in leveraging
technology to drive high-quality community safety initiatives,” said
Berard-Reed.
As a participant in the pilot program, Hopkinton Fire Department
will have free access to the dashboard, which includes customized
visualizations (maps, charts, graphs) that illustrate each
community’s risks and hazards across a variety of categories such as
demographics, geography, building stock, economics, infrastructure,
and event loss history. The dashboard also provides a snapshot of
local capacity for risk reduction activities with information about
public safety response agencies and community service organizations.
In addition to dashboard access, participants will be provided rich
networking and professional development opportunities with other
communities engaged in CRR.
“We are thrilled to be participating in this important project,”
said Tom Poirier, Fire Prevention Officer for Hopkinton Fire
Department. “Not only will access to the tool give us invaluable
information about our community’s needs, but it’s rewarding to know
that using the tool will increase its effectiveness and help other
fire departments in the long run.”
Follow NFPA’s CRR efforts on social media using #itstartswithinsights
, or for more information online, visit
www.nfpa.org/crr. Contributed content.
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Milford Regional Medical
CenterRecognized
for Higher Quality
and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care
MILFORD
– Milford Regional Medical Center is
proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Massachusetts with a Blue Distinction®
Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue
Distinction Specialty Care program.
Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent
and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by
socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider
bias. Compared to similarly developed countries such as Canada,
Germany, and Australia, the United State has the highest maternal
mortality rate (MMR), at approximately 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live
births, with the MMR steadily increasing since 20001.
According to the CDC, non-Hispanic Black women are two to three
times more likely to die from preventable or treatable
pregnancy-related complications compared to white women2.
To help address these gaps in care and to help ensure the better
health of mothers, The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association enhanced
its quality evaluation for the Maternity Care program to address key
factors driving the United States’ maternal health crisis, such as
preventable or treatable pregnancy-related conditions, high
utilization of Caesarean sections, and racial and ethnic disparities
in maternal healthcare.
Overall, cost of care episodes for
vaginal and cesarean births at BDC+ facilities are 20% less than
those at non-Blue Distinction Centers+ facilities. The rates of
Episiotomies were 49% less those at Blue Distinction Centers (BDC
and BDC+) than at those at non-Blue Distinction Centers (BDC and
BDC+). In 2018,
BDC/BDC+ facilities across the country cared for more than 40%
of Blue Cross and Blue Shield commercially insured women giving
birth.
Milford Regional is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Massachusetts for meeting the rigorous Blue Distinction
Centers+ quality selection criteria for maternity care set by the
Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
“Milford Regional is proud to have met the
rigorous standards to receive this distinction for maternity care,”
says Edward J. Kelly, president and CEO of Milford Regional.
“The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Blue Distinction®
Centers+ for Maternity Care designation highlights our dedication to
providing the highest quality care to the youngest and most
vulnerable among us—newborns. I want to congratulate our Maternity
Center staff for the comprehensive, compassionate care they provide
to mothers and their newborns as recognized by this esteemed award.”
Bluebird February 1, 2021 — Another great shot by
Julie Ford, this of a female bluebird from yesterday. And for those
whose minds are also filled with music, "Bluebird"
is a song written by Stephen Stills and performed by the band
Buffalo Springfield, a name that was likely lifted from the name of
a brand of steam roller in use in 1967 when the song came out. It
would be a crime to not put on headphones and choose the link to
listen to the song and marvel at the recording engineer's separation
of the stereo sound channels and the brilliance of those young
musicians who became stars; like Stephen Stills, Neil Young, David
Crosby, Richie Furay and Jim Messina.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs K-9 deployment, loose dog, alarm due to
steam,
dog left outside, incident at school, stove
on fire, skating on pond at 1:00 am,
smoke in kitchen, issue with neighbor's dog,
suspicious car in front of house, ATM
damaged, Clinton Street: Large group-
large fire-GOA, fraud, suspicious vehicle,
suspicious package, more...
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K9 TITAN NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Officer Sanchioni and K9 Titan are competing
against 25 teams nation wide and they need your vote!
Voting starts tomorrow February 1st and runs until the 28th. If they
win, the Hometown Foundation will donate $3000.00 dollars to help
pay for equipment and of course treats for the good boy!
Please
share this post and let’s show everyone how great our K9 team
is!
Final Performance Today
Final online performance today at 3pm. Get your tickets for this
heartwarming children's production. Don't miss Enter Stage Theater's
Twas the Week After Christmas.
Tickets:https://bit.ly/eslseason
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Michael
Fleming, age 80
Michael Fleming, age 80,
of Leicester, died Monday, January 25,2021 at UMass Memorial Medical
Center from cardiac arrest.
Michael was born in Worcester, June 24, 1940
and attended St. Peter Marian High School and received his Master's
Degree in History from Assumption University. For
thirty-seven years, he taught at Hopkinton High school, retiring in
2004. During his teaching years, he conducted annual
educational tours for the high school students, visiting the capital
cities of England and Europe. Throughout his teaching years he also
ran his landscaping company and decorated the church of Our Lady of
the Angels for the Christmas and Easter holydays where he was a
life-long congregant.
Michael was the third son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle Fleming.
He leaves a daughter, Jennifer Fleming, her husband Mitja and a
grandson, Liam. He is also survived by three brothers, Lawrence of
Shrewsbury, Richard and wife Anna of Auburn and Timothy of
Shrewsbury, as well as nephews, nieces, grand-nieces and nephews and
great-grand nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sister-in-law,
Barbara M. Fleming and two nephews, Joseph W. Fleming of Auburn and
Jonathan D. Fleming of Worcester.
Services were held at Our Lady of the Angels Church in Worcester. He
was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Grafton. Arrangements are in the
care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester. Donations in
Michael's memory may be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222
Main St. Worcester, MA 01603.
State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in
North Attleborough
At
approximately 5:35 p.m. today Troopers assigned to State Police-Foxborough
responded to reports of a rollover crash on Rt. 95 North
approximately one half mile north of Exit 5 in North Attleborough.
The crash resulted in the fatality of one of the operators.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash involved two
vehicles, with one, a 1996 Toyota Corolla, rolling over. The
operator of the vehicle that rolled over was transported with
serious injuries to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where he
succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as a 27-year-old
Franklin man. His name is not being released at this time. The
second vehicle, a 2021 Toyota, was operated by a 33-year-old female
from Seattle, Washington. She was uninjured.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop H of the
Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis, Reconstruction Section and the State Police
Crime Scene Services Section, and the Bristol County Detective
Unit.
Troopers were assisted by MassDOT, Attleboro Fire and EMS, North
Attleborough Fire and EMS, and Mansfield Fire and EMS. The right
travel lane was closed for 2 hours while the investigation was being
conducted. ~MSP Release
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Center School Alarm
January 30, 2021 — Fire apparatus and fire
fighters answered an alarm at Center School. More details on Monday.
Hockey January 30, 2021 — Lack of a traditional rink
did not stop these youngsters from having some pickup games at Ice
House Pond this afternoon.
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Lake Whitehall January 30, 2021 — Lake Whitehall, part of
DCR's Whitehall State Park, is a year-round resource for outdoor
sports people.
Pratt Pond, Upton January 30, 2021 — Hunting and Fishing are
favorites of Upton residents. Above, some take up temporary
residence on Pratt Pond, at the junction of Hopkinton Road and
Westborough Road in Upton.
American Bald Eagle January 30, 2021 — A $29 digital camera isn't
the best for fine detail of a priceless subject; nonetheless a
camera is still the only legal way to shoot the nation's symbol.
Over the Blackstone River this afternoon, about a football field's
distance away.
The wingspan appeared to be at least 6 feet.
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The FBI is seeking information to help
identify individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol on
January 6 and targeted members of the media for assault, threats,
destruction of property, and other unlawful conduct. If you have a
tip, visit tips.fbi.gov. http://ow.ly/32L450DlpZP
$53,060,000 in One-time Grants to Schools
Earlier this month, the Legislature
authorized $53,060,000 as part of the FY21 budget for one-time
grants to school districts, charter schools, and educational
collaboratives for additional assistance to support coronavirus
prevention efforts and to maintain and increase educational quality
during the pandemic.
This week, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
released the list of district-specific allocations, which will be
distributed in two equal payments (one in February and one in
April):
Holliston: $86,850
Hopkinton: $114,225
Southborough: $37,300
Westborough: $130,325
These funds will go towards the purchase of personal protective
equipment and hygienic supplies, as well as the costs associated
with socially distanced onsite learning and remote learning. Much
appreciation to Speaker Mariano and House Ways & Means Chairman
Aaron Michlewitz for prioritizing this important line item that will
allow students and staff to continue to learn in a safe environment. ~Carolyn Dykema
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Don't Miss Our January Coat Auction
Got a chilly dog? We've got you covered!
Click on the picture to browse our auction
album of warm coats, indoor jammies, and more - in a wide range of
colors and sizes to keep your chilly hounds toasty warm this winter.
We have raincoats too, if you're already thinking Spring.
The auction CLOSES at 8 pm SUNDAY, January 31 - so don't miss out!
Place your best bids, grab a bargain, and support Greyhound Friends.
The proceeds of our coat auction will help cover our heating bills
this winter.
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Good Boy alert!
In the early hours of the morning K9 Titan responded to Pond Street
to assist in locating an intoxicated person who was lost in the
woods. K9 Titan was quickly able to pick up the person’s scent and
successfully tracked and located him within the woods where they had
slipped down a slope and was laying on the ice of the lake water.
The individual was suffering from obvious hypothermia as they had no
shoes on in the 10 degree weather. They were transported to hospital
for treatment. Good boy!
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Fire alarm, caller struck deer, smoke alarm,
alarm activation, stolen property,
car into pole - driver to hospital,
stolen ipods get tracked, individual received suspicious letter
January 28, 2021
UniBank Named Best Bank for Business
WHITINSVILLE,
MA (January 28, 2021) – UniBank, Central Massachusetts’ premier
community bank, today announced that they have been named the “Best
Bank for Business 2021” by the Worcester Business Journal.
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, said, “To be nominated by our loyal
customers for this prestigious award for the eighth year is the true
measure of our success. With their trust in our experienced
professionals and the seamlessness in our processes, we establish
true partnerships with business owners, of both large and small
businesses, across the Central Massachusetts’ region and we’re
extremely proud of that. As a $2B bank, we are large enough to serve
all your personal and business banking needs and importantly, still
know you by name.”
Hopkinton Cultural Council announces 2021 Grant Recipients
The Hopkinton Cultural Council continues to broaden its scope of
programs into 2021.
On Friday, January 15th
the Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC) hosted their virtual meeting
led by Chair Ilana Casady to choose and award grants to approved
applicants. “As in previous years, requests for grants exceeds funds
available and choosing among many wonderful initiatives can be a
challenge.” – Ilana Casady, Chair of HCC. The HCC receives grant
funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to promote
excellence, access, education & diversity in the arts, sciences and
humanities to improve the community's economics & quality of life.
The HCC prioritizes funding local artists as well as artists which
reflect the diverse cultures within the town of Hopkinton. The HCC
actively seeks opportunities to increase visibility to groups of
different cultures to promote diverse grant opportunities within
Hopkinton and our local region.
2021 Grant Recipients include: Amazing Things Art Center (atac),
Discovery Museum, Sean Fullerton, Acoustic Concert for Seniors,
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA), Hopkinton Freedom Team,
Hopkinton Garden Club, John Root, a nature class on Birds,
Butterflies and Bees, Janet Schwartz, pastel class and the South
Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH).
In addition, the HCC will continue the Diversity Mural project
initially unveiled in fall of 2020 and revive Art on the Trail as
their hosted initiatives. The mural project will be led by Ilana
Casady and Art on the Trail by Darlene Hayes and Meena Kaushik. Per
Casady, “In a year like no other, the mural project was a bright
light in our community, when so much was canceled HCC decided to
create this project with support from the Hopkinton Parks and
Recreation Department. It was inspiring and already receiving
interest from artists for 2021.” Contributed content.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Fraud, lost wallet, hit & run, scam phone
call,
man in 50's yelling at construction crew,
owl released into wild,
vehicles spun out, vehicle off road,
vehicle on its side,
Water main break on Hayden Rowe,
Caller came upon a confused doe, more...
January 26, 2021
January 27, 2021
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Last Open Water January 28, 2021 — These water fowl on Lake
Maspenock will need another hangout when the anticipated deep
freeze hits.
The abundance of the mute swans, as beautiful as they are, can cause
an imbalance in the ecosystem, according to the
experts,
by destroying aquatic vegetation and displacing native species.
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Personal Injury January 28, 2021 - An individual was
transported to the hospital by Hopkinton Ambulance this afternoon
following this violent one-car crash on East Main Street. It appears
that the pole that was very close to the fog line, took out the rear
window as it fell. The registration plate is digitally smeared in
case a relative sees this before having been notified.
Photo below from HPD facebook.
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Update: Crews have restored water service to the Hayden Rowe area
and are currently flushing hydrants to help alleviate the discolored
water. Please check your cold water line and you may need to flush
it to help clear your pipes.
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Please be advised that crews are responding to a water main break in
the area of 213 Hayden Rowe. Water will be off in the area to make
repairs and others in the vicinity may notice discoloration and will
need to flush their cold water lines. Thank you.
~Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton
Women’s Club
Monday, February 8,
2021
Program Topic:
“Domestic Violence Prevention”
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be
holding its monthly meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00
a.m. on ZOOM. Please join us. To receive a ZOOM invitation contact
Judith Weinthaler, Membership Chair, at
HopWCMembership@gmail.com
. The program following the business meeting will be “Domestic
Violence Awareness and Prevention” by Donna Shibley, President of
the MA Federation of Women’s Clubs.
We welcome guests from Hopkinton and
surrounding communities. For more information about the HWC go to
www.Hopkintonwomensclub.org/ Our Mission is to improve our
community through volunteer service. Our focus is scholarships for
Hopkinton students, families in need, and support for local
charities.
In February, members
will be assembling our “Care Bags for Our Neighbors” and delivering
them to Compassion of New England Crisis Center in Milford.
Select Board Mulls Articles
"This is a safety and mental health issue," Phil Mastroianni,
regarding
increasing firearms discharge-to-dwelling distance from 500 to 1,000
feet
by Robert Falcione
January 26, 2021 — Regarding an
Article request for the Town Meeting Warrant that would increase
the distance from a dwelling at which a firearm could be
discharged from 500' to 1,000' Town Manager Norman Khumalo said,
"It came to our attention through a couple of neighbors, of
gunfire from an adjacent property. Neighbors felt existing state
law was inadequate for their concerns." He also made it clear
that the proposal does not affect the existing gun ranges in
town.
Chair Brendan Tedstone had concerns that it would affect hunting
in town. He asked Hill Street resident Phil Mastroianni his
concerns.
"This is a matter that's been brewing for about 3 full years
now. I've resided in Woodville for 8 years now. The first 5 were
very peaceful. My wife and I started a family here. I love
living in Hopkinton. 'Best town in America'. Three years ago I
got home from work. My 3 year-old son ran up to me and said,
'Daddy, they're shooting guns'. We ran inside because we were
unsure of exactly what was going on.
"In regards to the time, Mr. Herr, it's every time of day. It's
Sunday on my way to church; it's while we're having a birthday
party.
"It is so loud. It's like the fourth gun range in Hopkinton, but
it's not licensed, there's no rules, and there's a large variety
of guns being shot."
"I live 1,500 feet away, but when he's shooting, it feels like
he's right next door, because of the variety of guns and
weapons. And we're talking about 100 rounds being shot in about
15 minutes.
"I want everyone to know this individual [the neighbor] is
the one putting hunting at risk in Hopkinton."
Mr. Mastroianni said there is a general fear in the
neighborhood. He said that some people live closer and are
afraid to speak up.
The consensus of the board was to approach the matter from the
aspect of a noise problem and keep the issue as a placeholder in
the Town Meeting Warrant, which must be signed by April 13,
2021.
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Rescued Owl Nurtured by Cummings School - Released to Lake Whitehall
January 26, 2021 — On
January 3, 2021, former Hopkinton resident Cliff Kistner
witnessed a barred owl bounce off of the windshield of the
vehicle two cars ahead of his, eastbound on Hopkinton Road at
the Upton line. He saw the injured bird
flailing on the side of the road and approached it. It stood up
and he wrapped it in his jacket, and called for a police escort
to
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
in Westborough (Photo).
Today, Westborough Animal Control Officer
Melinda MacKendrick (Below with Mr. Kistner) delivered the
rehabbed owl to Lake Whitehall State Park's boat ramp in
Hopkinton and let it go. It flew immediately upon a branch of
the nearest tree.
Tufts provided a press release in advance:
"The owl, which was
brought to Tufts Wildlife Clinic by a good Samaritan on January
3, showed signs of head trauma,
and upon examination veterinarians determined that the owl had
sustained injury to the right eye. Radiographs did not show any
orthopedic injuries. The owl received oxygen, eye medication,
pain medication and fluids, and veterinarians closely monitored
its progress. The barred owl steadily improved and was
transferred to a large flight barn on January 19 for
rehabilitation, conditioning and monitoring.
“We
have observed normal flight and continued improvement in
conditioning over the last few days, and we are very pleased to
be able to clear the owl for release on Tuesday,” says Dr.
Maureen Murray, director of Tufts Wildlife Clinic."
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NEW FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET in
HOPKINTON
Bill Morgan of The (Golden) Spoon Fame Opens Morgan's Harbor to Hill
8a Lumber Street, Hopkinton
(508) 625-1006
Stop in wearing a mask and socially distance, or call ahead for
curbside pickup!
Diagonally across from The Spoon on Lumber Street
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Upstairs neighbor on Woodview Way making
noise,
MSP contacted for 495 MVA, man causing disturbance
at doctor's office, Animal Control Officer reunited
2 loose terriers with humans, stuck truck causes backup,
Social Security fraud, tires slashed on two vehicles -
officers visited involved individual, more
January 25, 2021
FD Log 1/18 - 1/25 NOTE: Cruiser is not making an illegal
turn. It is following a suspect who just made the turn, and was the
subject of the call.
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Robert "Bob" A. Clifford
(March 13, 1948 - January 19, 2021)
"Bob"
Clifford of Walpole and Falmouth, formerly of Norwood,
passed away from complications of COVID-19
on January 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of
Marie M. (McCarville) Lawrie and the late Paula C. (Crook)
Clifford. Son of the late Thomas E. and Doris L. (Burrell)
Clifford. Survived by his own children Robert A. Clifford
Jr. & wife Allyson of South Boston and Katherine P. Clifford
of Norwood, as well as Michael P. Lawrie & wife Cristan of
South Carolina, John R. Lawrie Jr. & wife Courtney of
Walpole, Meghan E. (Lawrie) Jaeger & husband Matthew of
Walpole. Devoted brother of Thomas E. Clifford Jr. of
Walpole, Anne C. Whitaker of Chelmsford,The
Reverend Paul T. Clifford of Braintree(Former Pastor of St.
John) & the late John V. Clifford. Cherished Papa of
Bobby, Patrick, Ciara, Brendan, Matthew & Jack. Loving uncle
of Suzanne & Robert Whitaker.
Born and raised in Norwood, Bob was a
1966 graduate of Norwood High School where he was a proud
member of the Mustang hockey team. He continued his playing
career at Brown University from which he graduated in 1970.
Bob dedicated his working career to the students of Norwood
High School where he taught for 38 years. He was also a
familiar presence behind the bar at Lewis' Bar & Grille in
Norwood and the Chart Room in Cataumet.
All services will be private with a
celebration of Bob's life to be held at a later date.
Arrangements by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA.
Bob's family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at
Falmouth Hospital for all their care and efforts over the last
few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
his name to The Friends of Norwood Hockey, 64 Jacobsen Drive,
Norwood, MA 02062 or The Friends of St. Nick, PO Box 814,
Norwood, MA 02062.
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Crash on Pike Off-ramp in Weston Claims
Life of 30 Year-old Ashland Man
January
25, 2021 - At approximately 1:52 a.m. today Massachusetts State
Troopers assigned to the State Police-Weston Barracks responded to
crash involving a car and a tractor trailer on the ramp from the
Massachusetts Turnpike eastbound at Exit 123 (former Exit 14) in
Weston.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2002 Toyota Camry being
operated by a 30-year-old Ashland man was traveling eastbound on the
Turnpike and entered the exit ramp. While on the ramp the Camry
straddled both lanes of the ramp, according to the preliminary
investigation.
At the same time a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling
in the same direction in left lane of the exit. The Toyota struck
right rear of the trailer with its driver’s side front, partially
under riding the trailer. The tractor-trailer and Toyota continued
to travel a short distance together before the Toyota broke free of
the trailer. The truck stopped in the left lane and the Toyota came
to rest in the right lane just beyond it.
The male operator of the Toyota, the vehicle’s lone occupant, was
removed from the vehicle by Weston Firefighters and transported to
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The
operator of the tractor-trailer, a 39-year-old man from Frankfort,
N.Y., was not injured.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Troop H of the
Massachushetts State Police with assistance from the State Police
Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police
Crime Scene Services Section, and the State Police Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement Section.
The ramp to Exit 123 was closed from the time of the crash until
approximately 4:15 a.m. to accommodate the rescue response and crash
investigation. Contributed content.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Parked vehicle sent on way, odor of natural gas,
Sylvan Way caller complained of horse defecating on road,
Vehicles speeding and passing in no-pass zone on Wood St,
dryer fire on Forest Lane, suspicious vehicles from RI in lot,
large amount of cash stolen from residence, keys lost,
Boy Scouts camping at Fruit Street, puppy found
in forest, oven fire, neighbor screaming for days -
possible medical issue, more...
January 25, 2021 - Nicely detailed shot from the camera of John
Sherffius.
HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL ALPINE SKI TEAM
KICKS OFF 5th SEASON
Hopkinton athletes take top spots in Boys & Girls races in Week 2
January 24, 2021 — Hopkinton claimed both top
spots for the boys and girls races at the Central Massachusetts
Conference Ski League Giant Slalom (GS) competition on Thursday
January 21, 2020 at Ski Ward in Shrewsbury.
For the boys, Senior
Captain Jackson Schlussel placed first with the fastest combined
time of two runs. Senior Cameron Hanna
placed sixth,
while Junior Jake
Lacoche placed
seventh, and Sophomore
Mathias Niss
placed 13th.
On the girls side,
Senior Captain Cate Barry (Photo) also finished in first place.
Freshman Klara Niss placed seventh, Sophomore Elizabeth Herlihy
placed 10th, and Junior Avery Hutchinson placed 14th. Both the
boys and girls' team took second place overall behind Algonquin High
School.
Head Coach Nancy
Schlussel said of her team’s increasingly strong performance, “Every
racer contributes to this team and I am proud of all of them. They
work hard, and support and encourage each other every week at
practice and in competition.”
Now in its fifth season, the Hopkinton High
School Alpine Ski Team fields a roster of 19 athletes, consisting of
10 boys and 9 girls. The team trains and races at Ski Ward in
Shrewsbury. The team is scheduled to compete in three more races
this season. Go Hillers! Contributed content.
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Lunar Halo
January 24, 2021 — Clifford Kistner shares this photo he took of a
Lunar Halo this evening. A Lunar Halo, according to sources, is made
if ice crystals and portends coming snow.
Tufted Titmouse
January 24, 2021 — Julie Ford's photo of this bird gives
mute testimony to the reason artists' paint brushes are
designed the way they are. The black on the head is a shadow cast by
the seed from a light source to the right of the photo.
Shared from HPD:
Help the FBI identify individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S.
Capitol on January 6 and assaulted federal law enforcement
personnel. If you see someone you know, call 1-800-CALL-FBI
(225-5324) or visit
www.tips.fbi.gov to submit a tip.
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Six Tips For Helping Your Child Navigate
the Long Slow Return to Normalcy
Back
in September, nobody was certain how returning to school during a
pandemic would work. The good news is that we have made it through
the first half of a very challenging school year. Unfortunately,
with projections that the vaccine won’t be available to most of us
until mid to late spring, we may have some long, frustrating, and
unpredictable months ahead of us yet.
As infection levels rollercoaster, students in many districts are
bouncing between in-person, remote, and hybrid learning, and it’s
hard to anticipate what form school will take from one week to the
next. As children thrive on routine, all this persistent uncertainty
can be particularly stressful for them. In a Gallup poll conducted
in May of 2020, 29% of parents said that their child was "already
experiencing harm" to their emotional or mental health because of
social distancing and closures. An additional 14% indicated that
their children were approaching their limits and could continue only
a little while longer before their mental health suffers.
While struggling with their own pandemic fatigue, parents are seeing
the toll this extended experience is taking on children and are
looking for ways to ease their stress and anxiety. At Fay, where
Lower School students are at school in-person and have been
throughout the fall, Head of Lower School Lainie Schuster has been
observing the effects of this experience on her students. She shares
her advice for parents on nurturing resilience in their children as
they help them navigate the next few months.
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Fitchburg State Police Program Graduates Making Their Mark in
Hopkinton
by
Jordan Costa
January 22, 2021 -
Fitchburg State University’s groundbreaking police program was
conceived with great ambitions – to train a new generation of
police officers who would be equipped with the training and
education to thrive in a constantly evolving field. The program
graduated its third cohort of officers in September 2020, and
graduates are working now in police departments across
Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire.
The town of Hopkinton’s police department has three graduates on
the payroll. Officer Jessica Ferreira ’19 and Officer Tyler
Brabham ’19 graduated with the 2nd recruit officer course, while
Officer Cody Normandin ’20 was a member of the 3rd recruit
officer course that completed their academy training in fall
2020.
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett is a believer in the
importance of training and said the three Fitchburg State police
program graduates on his department have been good additions.
“They’re definitely a good fit with the department,” Chief
Bennett said.
Programs like Fitchburg State’s represent a good value for
police departments as the graduates are ready to report for duty
as soon as they are hired, he said. Typically, departments
hiring new officers must wait for them to complete the academy.
The Fitchburg State graduates, on the other hand, have completed
their academy training before getting hired, so their
orientation within the municipal department can focus on
learning the community and the rest of the department, Chief
Bennett said.
“It’s a great career,” Bennett said. “You never know what each
day is going to bring.” MUCH MORE..
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs MVA on Main Street, diesel spill at Mass Pike
Plaza,
unoccupied vehicle at Cedar Street boat ramp at 2:00 am,
lost iphone, more...
There's no "R" in Scituate January 22, 2021 — We share this great sign
from Scituate that Deb O'Brien Gilman took and posted on her
facebook. We thought Bernie would like to be there, too. Note:
Placing Bernie's photo from the inauguration pretty much everywhere
has become a viral internet meme.
January 22, 2021 — From the facebook of Mike
Ray: "WOW... check this out from Milwaukee, Wisconsin this morning!
This is a double solar halo, an upper tangent arc, two sun dogs, and
a solar pillar!! Absolutely beautiful and something you don’t often
see! Cool stuff!"
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Baker- Polito
Administration Expands Vaccine Access to All Eligible Residents in
Phase One
Effective Immediately
All Non-COVID facing health care workers, including home health
workers, now eligible to receive the vaccine
BOSTON
- Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that all
residents in Phase One of the state vaccine distribution plan are
eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately.
Vaccinating the populations in Phase One now will preserve the
Commonwealth’s healthcare system, protect many of the most
vulnerable residents; and ensure the vaccine is distributed
equitably.
Eligible residents can now make appointments to receive vaccine at
more than 150 locations across the state including first responder
only sites, the newly opened mass vaccination site at Gillette
Stadium, regional vaccination sites and participating CVS Health and
Walgreens pharmacies. Additional mass vaccination sites, pharmacy
sites, and community clinic sites will open in more locations on a
rolling basis.
A full vaccination site map can be found here. Residents are urged
to check back often for additional vaccination locations.
Residents eligible for vaccine immediately under Phase One include:
COVID-facing healthcare workers
Long term care facilities (LTCF) residents and staff
First Responders (EMS, Fire, Police)
Congregate Care setting residents and staff (including corrections
and shelters)
Home-based healthcare workers
Non-COVID-facing healthcare workers
Commonwealth’s Self Attestation Form
All residents must demonstrate their eligibility to receive the
vaccine. Eligibility can be established by self-attestation.
Most pharmacies such as CVS Health, require individuals to attest to
their eligibility as part of the online appointment scheduling
process.
All other sites will accept the Commonwealth’s Self Attestation
form, which can be filled out online. Residents should be prepared
to present this form in a hard copy or electronically at their
appointment.
All residents should bring one of the following forms of
identification to your appointment:
Employer-issued ID card that includes your name and title; or
Government-issued identification or license; or
Recent paystub.
Select Board in Zoom
January 21, 2021 — The Select Board met
Tuesday in Zoom, conforming with Governor Baker's executive
order suspending some open meeting rules due to the ongoing
pandemic. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe presented his frequent
update on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. McAulifffe said there were 172 new cases of COVID-19 last
month, a surge due in part to office parties, gatherings, air
travel, sporting activities... .
He gave a huge shout out to Julia McDonald for doing an
"incredible effort with contract tracing."
Mr. McAuliffe said that Golden Pond residents had received their
first shot of a vaccine. He added, "We anxiously await the
Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which only needs one shot," he
said.
He encouraged people to continue to support businesses by
practicing risk reduction and ordering takeout.
"We are trending downward," he said of the number of new cases.
Dawn Alcott Miller of Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
presented a plan for the present and future to engage the
community in the needs of the vulnerable residents of Hopkinton.
Vice-Chair Irfan Nasrullah noted that Ms. Miller said that based
on current resources, funding was not adequate to meet the
needs. He promised to do what he could to help.
Finley Perry, of the Growth Study Committee, and former Chair of
the Land Use Study Committee that paved the way for the Legacy
Farms residential development, pitched the need for an Economic
Development Office for Hopkinton, one that would work under the
Town Manager's office and be "Hopkinton's Ambassador to the
World."
Apparent Homicide, Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
in Wakefield
WAKEFIELD
– Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Wakefield Chief of
Police Steven Skory have confirmed the ongoing investigation into an
apparent homicide that occurred January 19 at an Otis Street
residence in Wakefield.
At approximately 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Wakefield police responded to a
home on Otis Street to perform a well-being check after being
notified that the victim, identified as Pamela Wood, 61, of
Wakefield, did not show up for work at Greenwood Elementary School
where she worked as a speech therapist.
The preliminary investigation suggests that when the victim did not
show up for a scheduled 8:30 a.m. appointment at Greenwood
Elementary School, school officials notified the victim’s family,
who went to her Otis Street home but were unable to gain entrance as
they did not have a key. The victim’s family members subsequently
walked into the Wakefield Police Station to request assistance with
a well-being check. Simultaneously, the school resource officer also
went to the home to attempt to locate the victim.
Upon arrival at the home, the Wakefield Fire Department was able to
gain access by prying open the back door. Police and Firefighters
reportedly entered the home, announced their entrance and began to
clear the residence starting with the top floor. Wakefield Fire also
responded to assist with the well-being check. Wakefield
Firefighters on scene proceeded to the basement level of the home
and located the victim deceased with severe trauma and called for
backup.
Multiple officers proceeded downstairs continuing to announce their
presence. At that time, the suspect, identified as the victim’s son
Timothy Martin, 23 of Manchester, NH who did not reside in the home
and reportedly was not expected to be there, allegedly emerged
running toward officers while in possession of a knife that he was
holding above his head. Two Wakefield officers discharged their guns
striking the victim. The officers performed life-saving efforts on
scene and Mr. Martin was transported to Lahey Hospital where he is
currently in custody. Charges are expected to be filed and an
arraignment will be scheduled at a later date.
Five Wakefield Police officers received treatment at area hospitals
but did not sustain serious injuries.
The two officers who fired their service weapons have been placed on
administrative leave per department policy.
This is an open and going investigation being conducted by the
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police
assigned to that office and Wakefield Police.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Fraud (x3), erratic op from Ashland PD,
Westborough officer finds purse w/substantial
amount of money - returned to father,
individual placed into protective custody, more...
January 20, 2021
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