Health and Wellness Fair 2019
On Hopkinton Common, August 3, 2019
Click to see HD video of The Y Advocacy Day in Hopkinton
August 4, 2019 -- The Y Outdoor Center in
Hopkinton hosted The Y Advocacy Day on Friday, hearing from The Y,
school, legislative, municipal leaders and others who shared their
experiences before taking a tour. Choose above to see a High
Definition video. Choose a thumbnail to see the larger image.
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Beautiful Specimen August 2, 2019 -- This great blue heron,
which was crouched moments earlier, straightened its neck to ready
for flight and leave the circling photographer behind. It appears to
have a small fish in its beak, perhaps waiting for another to finish
its slide down the gullet.
It pushed off for flight in the next photo at Ice House Pond; scroll
down to see.
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Back in Time
August 2, 2019 -- There are still a few
people alive who can remember when these types of vehicles delivered
their wares door-to-door. It is being sheltered in Mendon.
Ancient Designs August 2, 2019 -- This grasshopper at the
Hopkinton State Park Dam exhibits designs that may have inspired
ancient artists.
IRVINE,
John “Johnny”
It is with great sadness that the family of John Irvine announces
his sudden passing on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the age of 66
years. He was born in Framingham, MA on September 20, 1952 to
Wallace Irvine and the late Mary Gould Irvine of Hopkinton, MA. John
is survived by his life partner, Barry Lee Jones, his father,
Wallace Irvine and stepmother, Alberta Irvine. He leaves behind his
daughter, Laura Irvine-Courage, son-in-law, Dave Courage, and sons,
Adam Irvine and his wife, Sally and James Irvine. He has two
grandchildren, Isabella and Olivia Courage. John also leaves a
sister, Nancy Mooradian, brother-in-law, Dave Mooradian and niece,
Nicole Mooradian.
John started his career as an English teacher then became an
entrepreneur, owning several businesses. John lived in Charleston
S.C. where he loved the ocean, was an avid writer, poet and enjoyed
the outdoors, traveling and dining out and worked as a server. His
true passion was building and selling homes with his father.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00
a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. Those who so desire may
make memorial donations in memory of John to a Cancer Research Fund
of your choosing. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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AT THE SPOON:
Roadwork
Notice
Roadwork has been rescheduled for the
following streets. All work is weather pending and
dates may need to be moved forward as needed.
Work hours will be approximately 7am-5pm.
Chestnut St work hours will be 9am-3pm.
8/3 - Eastview Rd & Ray St. Adjust driveway
aprons.
8/5-8/9 - Wildlife Dr, Pheasant Hill Rd & Partridge Rd. Adjust
driveway aprons & sidewalk ramps.
8/12&13 - Chestnut St. Milling..
8/14 - Chestnut St. Adjust structures.
8/15&16 - Chestnut St. Paving. One lane of traffic will be open.
Please expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.
Plan for New Y to be Built in Ashland - Concept Unveiled at
Hopkinton Outdoor Center Advocacy Day
August 1, 2019 -- The Y held its annual "The
Y Advocacy Day" today at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center, and unveiled
the concept, above, for a brand new facility to be built in Ashland
on 12.5 acres of donated land valued itself at $4 million. It will
be located on the road next to Dunkin' on Union Street that
leads to the T.
Chris Connelly, Director of the ongoing Framingham expansion
explained that the Framingham project includes a larger gym and an
expanded child care.
This new facility serving Hopkinton Holliston and Ashland,
Representative Carolyn Dykema said, will also serve seniors as well
as young people "of all ages."
Below, attendees pose for a "selfie." HopNews hopes to have a
gallery of Denise Antaki photos from the event, as well as a video,
here on Friday.
SMALL TOWN WITH A BIG HEART
“A sparkle.” That is
how people who knew Lauren Anderson would have described her. Lauren
and her family – parents Riki and Bob and sisters Amy and Julie -
moved to Hopkinton in 1983. They quickly embraced the advantages of
living in a small, family-oriented town of what was then about 6,000
people.
LAUREN’S STORY
Lauren was five years
old when she arrived in Hopkinton. According to her mother, Riki,
from a young age, Lauren was always determined, set goals for
herself and achieved those goals through perseverance.
Over the years, she
became an excellent student, high school cheerleader and softball
player and champion equestrian. She was going places with her
positive attitude, energy and determination. And her sparkling
personality endeared her to so many people.
On November 30,1994,
things changed dramatically. While riding her favorite horse, Pete,
Lauren suffered a serious accident that ended in her death. Her
sparkle was lost.
This tragedy
devastated Lauren’s family. It also touched her friends, classmates,
neighbors, and the entire community. And the town of Hopkinton
reached out to those who knew Lauren best in all the ways you would
expect a close-knit community would do.
But Hopkinton was not
finished. To keep Lauren’s spirit and sparkle alive, volunteers
organized a campaign to purchase a scoreboard for Softball Field #6.
High school sports teams, led by a Captains’ Council, raised funds.
A high school teacher ran the Boston Marathon and solicited pledges.
Thanks to these grassroot efforts, the Lauren Anderson Memorial
Scoreboard was dedicated to her memory in
2001.
LAUREN ANDERSON
MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER
2019 marks the 25th
anniversary of Lauren’s death. What better way to remember Lauren
than by supporting the sport she loved.
Today Field #6 at Hopkinton High School is used by the middle
school, junior varsity and varsity softball teams, the Women’s
Softball League and Parks and Recreation League, that include
children and grandchildren of Lauren’s friends and neighbors.But it needs some
upgrades, including a digital scoreboard, dugouts, bleachers and a
warning track. A fundraising project is underway to update Field #6
– and you can help. Our goal is to match the quality of the other
HHS fields.
HOW CAN YOU
HELP?
This project needs
your help. Contact Kathy Kilduff via email at
cicitto@msn.com or cell
(508-596-8458) for more information on this special project.
Donate to the Lauren Anderson Memorial Field Restoration
Project.
Checks should be made payable to the Hopkinton
Boosters and mailed to:
Lauren Anderson Field Restoration Project
P.O. Box 820
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Please add Lauren Anderson Field
Restoration Project in the memo field on your check
OR
Here is a link that can be used to donate via
paypal …..
Please add Lauren Anderson Field
Restoration Project in the Add Notes field
Note 1: To make an
Anonymous donation, please call Kathy Kilduff at (508-596-8458) for
more information.
Note 2: All donations are tax deductible.
Volunteer your
time and energy to clean up Field #6.
Offeryour
special skill or service: technology, electrical, landscaping,
etc.
Spread the word
to others.
Help continue the
tradition of volunteerism for which Hopkinton is known. Help carry
on that small-town spirit. Help keep Lauren’s sparkle alive.
Contributed by Marie Eldridge
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We are excited once again to announce the launch of our next
children’s illustrative book,Running Across
America. It will be held at Fenway Park
on the night of Monday, August 26that 6pm,
the same evening at the 3rdAnnual Fenway
Park Marathon! If you are in the area, we would love to see
you there...best possible venue for this book launch party!!
See link below...
August 1, 2019 -- The gazebo at Ice House
Pond can be inferred by its reflection in the water behind this
great blue heron, who is pushing off and scooping some air to reach
the other side of the pond, where there were no crouching humans;
taken this afternoon.
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Pizza is Back From Vacation
It's makers are back at Bill's Pizzeria
AT FAY SCHOOL
New
York Times bestselling author David Epstein will join us at Fay on
September 26 as part of our Ideas&Insights speaker
series. Based on his new book, Range, Epstein uses research
on the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians,
inventors, and scientists to argue that in most fields—especially
those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not
specialists, are primed to excel. Read more about why generalists
triumph in a specialized world in this New York Times article:
https://hubs.ly/H0jT5j_0
Fay School's
Sunset Playdates; One more on August 6
23 Middle Road, Southborough
Join Fay School this summer for Sunset
Playdates on 6/18, 7/16, 8/6. Come to their playground for a fun
family night out and enjoy live music by children's musicians
and an after-dinner popsicle! Visit https://hubs.ly/H0jg4Y80 to
learn more and register.
Edward F. L’Antigua III, 86, of
Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Holliston, passed away
Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Blaire House in
Worcester.
Born in Boston and raised in Watertown, he was the son of the late
Mary (Lehan) and Edward F. L’Antigua Jr. He was the husband of 64
years to Joyce (Alexander) L’Antigua of Hopkinton.
Ed was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was known for his
love of the military. Edward’s sons and 3 grandsons followed in his
footsteps. After the Air Force, Ed attended East Coast Aero Tech to
obtain a commercial pilots license. Ed was also in sales, winning
many awards both national and regional. He also served as manager of
the American Legion in Holliston.
Besides his wife, Edward is survived by four children, Mark
L’Antigua and his wife, Daniela of Alabama, Denise Fishlock and her
husband, Kyle of Colorado, Janine Pandolfino and her husband, Paul
of Holliston and Edward A. L’Antigua and his wife, Martha of Texas.
Edward also leaves behind 3 sisters, Mary “Bunny” Detlefsen and her
husband, Stu of New York, Judy Lynch and her husband, John of Long
Island, Brenda Kadlik of Bellingham, as well as 15 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:45-9:45 a.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral home service will
follow visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded
Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or
woundedwarriorproject.org/ or to the Alzheimer’s
Assoc. 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 or alz.org
Ominous July 29, 2019 --These clouds passed south of
Legacy Farms South on their way somewhere else this afternoon.
The clouds didn't bother the camera-shy heron, below, the camera
did, at the former nursery irrigation pond this afternoon.
July 29, 2019 -- The packed Hopkinton Common is not only a testament
to community, but to the popularity of the band, Hot Acoustics.
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Fishing on Lake Whitehall
July 28, 2019 -- No, those are not cell bars, but the vertical
structures of the fencing at the spillway
of Lake Whitehall on the Lake Whitehall Dam.
Trooper Injured in Motorcycle Crash
At
approximately 7:12 pm tonight a member of the Massachusetts
State Police Motorcycle Unit crashed while on duty on the ramp
from Route 95 northbound to Route 95/128 northbound in Canton.
The only vehicle involved in the crash was the motorcycle. The
trooper, a male, was transported by ambulance to Boston Medical
Center with injuries that are serious but not considered
life-threatening.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by State
Police. No further information is being released at this time.
Not Too Hidden!
July 27, 2019 -- This frog had to be pointed out to the photographer
by Park Ranger Cassidy at Purgatory Chasm on Saturday, because the
photographer had been looking from the front where the the nose and
eyes on this small frog could be mistaken for a twig from afar. From
this viewpoint, the rest of the frog can be seen under the water.
The dragonflies and dragonfly nymphs were abundant on top of the
water, but they stayed far away from this creature's mouth and
darting tongue.
Sunday Concerts on the Hopkinton
Common at 5:00 pm: Hot Acoustics
Contributed photo.
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Hopkinton Veterans' Breakfast
2 August 2019
The peak of summer
will bring together local veterans for their monthly breakfast,2
August 2019, at 0900 hours, at the Senior Center. As
always there will be great chow and wonderful camaraderie.
Comrades who passed away during July
will be remembered, and names of those who are on "Sick Call"
will be updated. This is a good opportunity to be generous with
our time to visit and/or to send cards or notes to our ailing
buddies. Gestures that brighten the day of a fellow veteran are
always appreciated.
After breakfast
we will recall memories of military events that previously
occurred on August 2nd; for example, US Navy torpedo boat PT-109
being rammed by a Japanese destroyer. PT-109 was commanded by
JFK. A more detailed story:ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=395.
A free breakfast
and lunch will be awarded to the first person who correctly
answers the monthly baseball quiz: Why was the "Geen Monster"
built?
Hopkinton veterans with transportation
difficulties may get help by calling the Senior Center on/before
31 July 2019, 508 497-9730.
American Legion Post 202 of Hopkinton
will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and bless the meal.
See you Friday. Out.
One man with
conviction will overwhelm a hundred who have only opinions.
Winston Churchill
Cheryl
A. Hutchinson Stock, age 62
MILFORD:
Cheryl A. Hutchinson Stock, age 62, died
unexpectedly July 24, 2019 at Milford Regional Medical Center after
a brief illness. She was the daughter of Pauline M. (Greene)
Hutchinson and the late Roland Hutchinson.
Cheryl was born in Peterborough, NH and grew up in Hopkinton. She
graduated Hopkinton High School in 1974 where she first met
long-time partner and best friend, William McGrath. She raised two
daughters, Cassie-Leigh who precedes her at the river by just 8
short days (10/23/84-7/15/19) and Randle Rae Stock Sbordone who will
love and honor the two of them for the rest of her life. She was
known as "Mama Stock" to innumerable young people wherever she went
and lived her life with an open-door policy to offer love, support,
and her beautiful smile to anyone who crossed her path. Although she
was petite in stature, as her daughter, Cassie-Leigh, she lived her
life with a vigor and heart that immediately filled the spaces she
entered. She enjoyed gardening, old movies, laughing, and spending
time in the beautiful home created by herself, William, and their
adoring cat, Irma. Her lasagna and desserts will continue on as
family legend. She was glamorous, welcoming, smart, silly, creative,
and so, so special to all those who love her.
Cheryl will also be loved and remembered by sister, Sharon
Hutchinson, brother, Michael Hutchinson, nieces, Kaylyn, Tera, Karie
Ann, Meghan, and Nicole, nephews, Johnny, Rick, and Mikey, as well
as Christopher, husband to her daughter, Randle, and Jamie,
life-time partner and bff to her daughter, Cassie-Leigh, all of her
"lake kids" and assuredly everyone else she met.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday, August 1 from 4:00 to 6:00
p.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. A memorial
service will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
JAZZ HANDS
July 26, 2019 -- The kids of Enter Stage Left
Theater, performing High School Musical Jr. at the Hopkinton
Center for the Arts, ended their entrance number with an
overwhelming display of Jazz Hands for the capacity crowd.
They will be performing a matinée on Saturday, a show that is once again, sold
out.
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A Bee and a Flower July 26, 2019 -- A symbiotic relationship,
today at Hopkinton Reservoir Dam.
Fresh Perspectives, an HCA student/teacher art show now in the
Lotvin Gallery Below, "It's All About the
Umbrellas" by Judith Murray Smith, Adult
Teacher
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR - ENTER STAGE LEFT THEATER
SOLD OUT!
Two shows: Friday July 26th @ 7 pm and Saturday July 27th @
3 pm at Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Delbridge Performance Space
Directed by Alyssa Rae Surrette
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s
High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of
East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while
balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. The show’s
infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage performers and
audiences alike.
July 26, 2019 -- MassDot (Massachusetts
Department of Transportation) representative Ryan McNeil led the
discussion of the preferred concept plan for the reconstruction
of the I-90/I-495 Interchange in the basement meeting room of
Hopkinton Town Hall last night, one of four such regional
meetings scheduled.
Mr. McNeil presented three alternative concepts
leading to a pitch for "C-2", a design, Mr. McNeil said, that
was also preferred by members of the public who gave input
during previous sessions. He stressed that the plan is only at
the concept level, and was the lowest price at $296 million.
Mr. McNeil noted
that the currently used design does not meet present and future
demands, is a high crash location, and slows truck traffic at a
junction through which pass a large percentage of trucks
entering the eastern part of the state.
The Fruit Street
Bridge over Route 495 will be replaced as part of the project,
and it was apparent from the questions following the
presentation that many of its neighbors were in attendance.
They had concerns about how the height of the new bridge would
be feathered onto Fruit Street. On the eastern side of the
project, the scope of the reconstruction would lead to Saddle
Hill Road. Some wondered why there would be bike lanes and
sidewalks on the bridge that began and ended on the bridge. [
NOTE: A similar state requirement for the Downtown
reconstruction.]
The next step in
the approval process is a "25%" design submission and approval
for work in the Cedar Swamp ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental
Concern), which will lead to a Design-Build Procurement Process
in 2021, with the final design and construction between
2022-2027.
Attendees
were promised that the presentation above will be online soon.
Milford Regional Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care
MILFORD – Milford Regional Medical Center has
received global recognition for its lactation program and the
highly-trained team of maternity nurses that help protect, promote
and support breastfeeding.
Milford Regional has received the International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant® Care Award from the International Board of
Lactation Consultant Examiners ®(IBLCE®) and the International
Lactation Consultant Association® (ICLA®).
The award recognizes Milford Regional for its commitment to
providing professional lactation support as an integral part of the
hospital’s maternal-child services and its commitment to improving
maternal and child health by making breastfeeding a priority.
At Milford Regional, we promote, protect and support breastfeeding
by helping new moms attain their breastfeed goals. Our experienced
consultants are available in the hospital and when you return home
through our warm-line. Milford Regional also offers breastfeeding
classes and support groups.
July 26, 2019 -- Hopkinton State Park offers
many features, including watchable wildlife, from a deer that might
bound across the road, to a dragonfly we presented earlier this
week, to the fish above in the shallows near shore yesterday, who
can be seen when the sun's angle exposes their curiosity.
Boarding on Whitehall July 25, 2019 -- Lake Whitehall, a DCR
facility, is a great
place to take a board, because the speed limit for water craft is 12
mph. Above, Dad leads the way, directing his daughters to shore on
Pond Street and offering advice along the way.
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Life on Little Pond July 25, 2019 -- These painted turtles were
enjoying some sun on Little Pond, across Pond Street from the family
boarding on Whitehall.
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CORRECTION:
The officer directing traffic in a photo previously displayed was
incorrectly identified. Officer Preston Mucciarone is the officer in
the photo on the left. Choose the thumbnail to enlarge.
Unattended Death
July 25, 2019 -- Police responded to a
report from a Fruit Street Field of an individual in a
vehicle. It turned out to be an individual for whom they had
been on the lookout earlier in the day. The individual was
deceased.
Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee refused to answer any
questions, saying the matter was under investigation. However,
he did concede that they did not believe foul play was involved.
One reporter said the individual was female.
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Fine Art Academy, Week 2
Roadwork has been
rescheduled for the following streets. All work is weather pending
and
dates may need to be moved forward as needed. Work hours will be
approximately 7am-5pm.
7/26 - Wildlife Dr, Pheasant Hill Rd & Partridge Rd. Adjust sidewalk
ramps.
7/29 - Pheasant Hill Rd & Partridge Rd. Paving top course.
7/30 - Wildlife Dr & Ray St. Paving top course.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please expect delays and seek
alternate routes when possible.
Massive Response
July 24, 2019 -- Police Officers and Firemen with abundant
resources arrived at a Whirty Circle home this afternoon for the
problem of a clothes drier fire.
It was out before the press arrived.
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Hopkinton State Park Wildlife
July 24, 2019 -- This pre-dinosaur-era creature is certainly a
friend to man, buzzing around the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam, clearing
out the mosquitos and making it a pleasant place to sit and catch a
breeze, or watch the large gathering of geese below.
Founded
in 1866, Fay School was the first junior boarding school in the
United States. Our 66-acre campus is located in Southborough, MA,
just 25 miles from Boston. Our community includes 475 students in
kindergarten through grade nine and includes boarders from across
the United States and 20 countries. Fay is recognized around the
world for its superior educational program, and our graduates are
accepted to top secondary schools. Fay's program empowers students
to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities,
establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their
moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning and
making a positive difference in the world.
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Two Birds... in Harwich
July 23, 2019 -- This stunning photo
submitted by Ed Harrow really kills two birds with one stone: A
twister and a lightning strike in one photo in Harwich last
night. We await the authors name.
In With the New
July 24, 2019 -- Volunteer at the Hopkinton Center for
the Arts, student Abby Heyd, touches up the walls as one exhibit
comes down, in preparation for another going up, last weekend.
Abby's mom, Kate, is an instructor there.
Roadwork
Notice
On 7/27 crews will be on Eastview Rd repairing and adjusting
driveway aprons. Work hours will be approximately 7am-5pm.
Massachusetts sees a rise
in foodborne illness caused by Cyclospora
Residents reminded to follow food safety guidelines
BOSTON
(July 22, 2019) –The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
is urging residents to practice safe food handling practices
following an increase in reported infections of Cyclospora, a
foodborne illness that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly
diarrhea, that can sometimes be severe. Since May 1, 2019, there
have been more than 100 reports of Cyclospora infection cases in the
state, when, over the past three years, DPH has received between 18
and 33 reported cases. Most cases this year have occurred in greater
Boston, but infections have been reported in residents across the
Commonwealth. Other states have also reported increases in the
number of cyclosporiasis cases; the cause of the outbreak is not yet
known.
Cyclosporiasis is the medical name for the disease caused by
accidentally consuming the parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Individual cases are usually associated with travel to warmer
countries where the parasite is more common. However, only a small
number of the recent Massachusetts cases have been tied to
international travel.
Historically, outbreaks of this illness in the US and Canada have
been linked to imported fresh produce including Guatemalan
raspberries and snow peas (2000 and 2004); Thai basil (2001);
Mexican bagged salad mix (2013); and prepackaged commercial fresh
vegetable trays (2018). Outbreaks involving restaurants have also
been reported. At this time, no particular food item has been linked
to the cases of Cyclospora infection occurring this year in
Massachusetts.
“Individuals usually become symptomatic approximately one week after
eating contaminated food,” said Public Health Commissioner Monica
Bharel, MD, MPH. “Symptoms typically include watery diarrhea, loss
of appetite, abdominal cramping, nausea, and prolonged fatigue.
Immunocompromised people may have more prolonged symptoms. Many
infections will resolve on their own, but people with symptoms
should seek medical care as the infection is best treated with an
antibiotic prescribed by a healthcare provider. “
DPH is working with local Boards of Health, other states, the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration to trace the cause of the outbreak.
“This illness is not spread person-to-person like many other
food-borne diseases, like salmonella or E.coli,” said Dr. Larry
Madoff, Medical Director. ``When a specific contaminated food item
is identified, prevention involves removing that product from
distribution. In the absence of a specific food item linked to the
outbreak, prevention, in this case, means using safe food handling
practices. ”
To best prevent all foodborne illnesses, consumers and retailers
should always follow safe fruit and vegetable handling
recommendations:
Wash: Wash hands with soap and warm water before and after handling
or preparing fruits and vegetables. Wash cutting boards, dishes,
utensils, and countertops with soap and hot water between the
preparation of raw meat, poultry, and seafood products and the
preparation of fruits and vegetables that will not be cooked.
Prepare: Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running
water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Scrub firm fruits and
vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce
brush. Cutaway any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables
before preparing and eating. Cooking produce will eliminate the risk
of Cyclospora and other foodborne infections.
Store: Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as
soon as possible, or within two hours. Store fruits and vegetables
away from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
More information is available on our Public Health Fact Sheet, which
is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, or by calling the
DPH Division of Epidemiology at 617-983-6800.
Elusive
July 24,2019 -- The photographer did chase it
for a bit as it zig-zagged around the neighborhood. But butterflies
always stop, if you chase them long enough.
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Planning Board Eyes Traffic at School Bus Stop
File Photo, above
by Jim Kleinkauf
July 23, 2019 -- The Planning Board last night focused its attention
on the problem that Legacy Farms North Road is not on the town’s
school bus route.
Because the road is a private way, public school buses don’t travel
on it. Students therefore must gather at the intersection of Legacy
Farms North Road and Frankland Road, which has caused safety
concerns.
Because construction along Legacy Farms North Road is still under
way, the town’s normal procedure would be to wait until development
is finished before accepting the road as a public way.
The Planning Board, along with school parents and at least one town
Selectman, would like to see that process rapidly accelerated.
Motivated primarily by safety concerns, Selectman John Coutinho
(File photo, right) has been working with a group of Legacy Farms
North school parents to find a solution.
He noted that during the school year there are as many as 30 cars
parked at the intersection of Legacy Farms North Road and Frankland
Road.
Legacy Farms resident
Ravi Gorti has been spearheading neighborhood school parents’ efforts
to alleviate what he feels is a dangerous situation.
“Vehicles speed through the intersection even when the school bus is
stopped there, with as many as thirty to fifty children are trying
to board the bus,” Gorti said in a telephone interview earlier
today.
Planning Board Chairman Muriel Kramer agreed there is a problem,
noting that heavy traffic on Legacy Farms North Road is also a
problem and that the situation is only going to get worse during the
Winter.
Coutinho said the town police have agreed to help by sending an
officer to monitor traffic at the bus stop at least once a day.
In addition, Coutinho said that in the short term, the developer is
hoping to provide a private a private bus to help the situation.
“I think we have to look at it as a short-term solution, a mid-term
solution and a long-term solution.” he told Planning Board members
at last night's meeting.
Ultimately, Coutinho said, accepting the road as soon as possible
with a performance bond still in place is the best solution.
That would require a recommendation from the planning board, the
Select Board and approval by a Special Town Meeting.
Kramer said she is committed to working toward that end, but first
wanted to get input from the Town Department of Public Works and
other professional staff.
Note: Below, arrow marks intersection
of Legacy Farms Road and Frankland Road, where children queue, in a
graphic from 2016 HopNews video, linked below.
Join us for the 7th, and last, Live4Evan
5k Run + Fun Octoberfest on Saturday, October 5th 2019!
Live4Evan is growing, yet our mission to provide temporary housing
to families with children being treated for Congenital Heart Disease
remains the same. As we work towards opening even more apartments,
our fundraising avenues have shifted. So come join us for the 7th
and final, 5k race and Octoberfest event on Saturday, October 5th at
10AM.
The families we help are so fortunate to have all of you - a group
of generous and passionate supporters. Whether you have been with us
since day 1 or a new supporter, we would love all of you to join the
last 5k celebration! We are hoping to make this the best 5k event
yet. Registration is LIVE, sign up now by clicking the button below.
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2019
HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL COURTS
FOR HOPKINTON RESIDENTS 18 YEARS +. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
CATEGORIES.
$22/PERSON PER EVENT. INCLUDES T-SHIRT. (register by August 27th to
guarantee size)
SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES (mixed doubles open to one resident
plus one out-of-town guest)
Come meet and compete against other Hopkinton tennis players in this
fun community-based event!
REGISTER:
http://hopkintonrec.org/www.facebook.com/HopkintonTennis
6:30pm
"Public
Information Meeting for the I-495 / I-90 Interchange
Improvements Project" hosted by the Massachusetts
Department of Transportation for residents to become
acquainted with the current stage of the project.
Meeting held at Hopkinton Town Hall Basement @18 Main
Street. To be added to this project's email list,
contact 495-90Improvements@state.ma.usClick
here
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:30– 8:30 p.m.
Hopkinton Town Hall
Basement
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
The Green Mountains of Vermont Are Calling
August Week 33 + Float Week, 2
Bedroom/2 Bath (Sleeps 8), Full Kitchen, Corner Unit with
balcony in the West Hills Community at Smuggler’s Notch Resort.
Exclusive access to the West Hills Community pool, game room,
saunas, exercise room. Perfect for families looking for summer
fun in the mountains. Asking $4900.
President’s Week 7 + Float Week, Ski In/Out, Two Bedroom/Two
Bath (Sleeps 8), Full Kitchen and Ski Locker at Smuggler’s Notch
Resort. Fun for the whole family; skiing, snowboarding,
cross-country, snow shoeing and so much more! Asking $15,000.
Please
click here for photos and floor plans. Interested? Please
contact us at (508) 435-8664.
Helen Daher, 85
HOPKINTON -
Helen Daher, 85, passed away peacefully July 20,
2019 at her home. She was the widow of the late George F. Daher,
who died in 1991. Born in Kalithea Athens, Greece, she was the
daughter or the late Kalliope(Zaharothi) and
Michalis Gouliemos.
She graduated high school in Athens,
Greece. She was an actress, model, hairdresser, and managed a
women's clothing store. As a military wife she traveled
extensively throughout the world.
Helen is survived by her daughter Therese
Lisciotto of Hopkinton, her son Richard Daher of Paris, France,
her sisters Visandia Arvanitis and Kleopatra Loulis of Athens,
Greece and Maria Zakaib of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She also leaves
her grandchildren Nicholas and Anthony Lisciotto of Hopkinton.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July
24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at theCallanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A funeral
service will be held Thursday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint
Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral of Boston, 340
Clapboardtree St, Westwood, MA. Burial will follow at
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Donations can be made to The National
Institute of Mental Health Gift Fund, 6001 Executive Boulevard,
Room 8104, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: 301-443-3704.
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Please keep our first responders and our wonderfulTown
of Natick, MAin
your thoughts and prayers. 16 communities have their Fire
Department’s on scene to contain this raging 9 alarm fire across the
street from us. Our hearts are heavy for our friends who have
businesses in that block. As the smoke settles, we will come
together and support each other like we always do. This town and
people are amazing. Thank you to our friends and neighbors for
checking in and helping us already. (Video shot from inside our
store)
#natickfire #natickcenterculturaldistrict #wellesleyfire #supportfirstresponders
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
July 19-21
No New Arrests
Update: Please be advised that the date of
interment for United States Supreme Court Associate Justice John
Paul Stevens has been set for Tuesday, July 23, 2019. As such
Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker has ordered that the United
States flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flags at all state
buildings should remain at half-staff until sunset, Tuesday, July
23, 2019.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution
of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls.
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings.
3. All state military installations.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
Outdoors In
July 22, 2019 -- Conductor Craig Hay took a
bow to the intense heat yesterday and changed the annual Community
Summer Band's location from Hopkinton Common to Hopkinton High
School Auditorium, where the air conditioning greeted fans.
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Editor's Note: When I was a twelve year-old,
my friend John invited me to Franklin Park Zoo with his family,
who would rely on my directions for the trip. The only way
I knew how to get there was from my grandparent's home in
Dorchester, a single-family, one of three on a street with
about 100 three-deckers. My father's
father came from Italy (My mother's father from Ireland) when he
was a boy. My friend's father was an immigrant from Lithuania,
where he served in the Lithuanian Army,
who came to America with his Russian bride after the war. They
insisted we stop at my grandparent's home as we approached it.
My grandfather came out to meet my
friends. He and my friend's father spoke to one another in
English with foreign accents. I can't remember a word of it, but
I do remember the sentiment. They both loved their adopted land.
I am reminded of their sentiment by the words of Ronald Reagan,
above, which I saw on a facebook post in my feed. It is a
foundation we can all return to. ~ Robert
GoFundMe for Moroccan Youth Soccer
Organized and created by Michael Holly and Simon
Rutter
Organized and created by
Michael Holly and Simon Rutter
We are fundraising money to
support the creation of The Center for Language
and Culture (CLC) Football (Soccer) club in
Marrakech, Morocco. This program will give
hundreds of CLC students and local orphans the
opportunity to participate in organized soccer
programs every weekend.
Working with the director of the school,
teachers, and students, we have laid the
foundation for a soccer program that will last
years. All we need now is the funds to support
this vision.
Mysterious Message?
July 20, 2019 -- This cairn was under a tree
near the road on private property near Purgatory Chasm this
afternoon. A trip tomorrow to see if the violent weather dislodged
it would be in order.
75
Years Later
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has
ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until
sunset at all state buildings on Saturday, July 20, 2019, the day
of interment, in honor of Technical Sergeant Alfred R. Sandini,
United States Army Airforce, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, who died
on February 15, 1944 in Thanh Hoa Province, French Indochina.
Sergeant Sandini will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception
Cemetery, Marlborough, Massachusetts.
This order shall be observed concurrent with the existing
Commonwealth of Massachusetts half-staff notification issued in
honor of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul
Stevens, who passed away on July 16, 2019.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public institution
of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls.
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings.
3. All state military installations.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
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Due to Extreme Heat Expected Sunday, Concert Venue is Relocated Because of the extreme heat forecast for Sunday, the Concert
on the Common, featuring the 15th Annual
Hopkinton Community Summer Band, has been moved indoors.
We'll be playing in the High School auditorium, 5PM-7PM. ~ John
Ritz.
Fountain Boys
July 19, 2019 -- Former Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen Eric Sonnett, left, and former Planning Board Chairman,
Ken Weismantel, call themselves the "Fountain Boys." Above the
"boys" fill the base of the Claflin Fountain with water, replacing
the water that was blown away by the recent storm.
Working hard for Hopkinton
Homeowners
and the surrounding
Communities.
The Hopkinton
Police Department is seeking your feedback.
In
an effort to evaluate and formalize the vision for the Hopkinton
Police Department Chief Lee has launched the process of developing a
strategic plan for the Hopkinton Police Department.
“All you have to do is drive around town and you can see all the
change that is happening in town. It is a very exciting period of
growth and we want to ensure that the police department is poised to
continue delivering the highest level of service to our community.”
The first phase of the strategic plan development process is to
conduct a community survey. It is absolutely critical that the
Police Department understand the communities expectations. This
survey will be used to determine what we do well, what we could do
better and what additional services could be provided. The survey
only takes a few moments to complete and is available at
http://bit.ly/HPDsurvey
During the survey phase information will also be collected from
other stakeholders including, the business community, public
officials and our own department members. It is imperative that all
stakeholders are able to provide feedback during the process.
Through this open and transparent process we will protect the trust
afforded the department.
It is our goal that through this process we will develop a clear
vision of where we need to be moving towards. That vision will then
be used to drive a business model approach to the formation of
actionable objectives in furtherance of our progressive movement
towards our community's vision for the department.
Your feedback is critical to the success of this program. Please
take a moment to complete the survey. If you have any questions
please email Chief Lee at
elee@hopkintonpd.org
Cedar Street Water Main
Replacement to Begin Next Week 9:00 pm - 5:00 am
Please be advised that night work to replace the Cedar Street water
main will begin next week.There will be detour signs
in place to direct traffic around the construction.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Note: To facilitate
traffic, the work will be going on in the
evening. However, DPW Director John Westerling
promised the Select People that the street
cutting could be done during the day.
Roadwork
is scheduled for the following streets. All work is weather pending
and dates may need to be moved forward as needed. Work hours will be
approximately 7am-5pm.
John Collins Says Hello From Scotland July 18, 2019 -- Sheep Dot the Hillside
behind the Lighthouse near the Scottish Port of Oban as seen from
the Ferry to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides!
HOPKINTON:
The
Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee
is now accepting Draft
Project Funding Applications for
Fiscal Year 2021
Please submit your application no later than
Friday August 9, 2019
Projects allowable under the CPA include the creation and
preservation of open space, the preservation of historic sites,
the creation and preservation of affordable housing and the
creation and preservation of outdoor recreational facilities.
Please call (508) 497-9745 or email Shannon Soares at
ssoares@hopkintonma.gov if you have any questions or would like
an electronic application sent to you.
HOUSE PASSES KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO CREATE ELECTION THREAT
RESPONSE CENTER
Intelligence analysts would be tasked with defending American
political process
Washington, D.C. –
July 17, 2019 -- Congressman Joe Kennedy III today applauded the
passage of his amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act
that would create a Foreign Threat Response Center. Comprised of
representatives of the intelligence community across different
federal agencies, the Center would be responsible for analyzing
and responding to any threats to American elections by Russia,
Iran, North Korea, China and any other foreign country the
Director determines appropriate.
“By interfering in our election and shifting the trajectory of
our nation’s history, the government of Russia exposed deep
vulnerabilities in our democracy that we cannot ignore. In
little more than a year, our elections will become a target once
again, only this time Russia will not be alone in attempting to
sow discord and steal campaign information. That’s why the
creation of the Foreign Threat Response Center is critical not
just to protecting our national security and electoral security,
but defending the future of our democracy.”
To read Kennedy’s amendment, please click here.
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Alan W. McGillivray,
65
McGillivray,AlanW.,
65, of Westwood, MA, passed away suddenly on July 13.Alan is
survived by his two children, Kathryn and Matthew of Westwood,
brother RobertMcGillivray and
his wife Deborah of Stoneham, sister Susan West and her husband
Graham of Pembroke, sister Denise Potts of Methuen, brother David
and his wife Katie of North Andover, former wife Ellen SennottMcGillivray of
Westwood, and many loving nieces and nephews and extended family.Alan was
a great brother, father, uncle and friend to all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at
Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood, on
Sunday, July 21st from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Monday July 22nd at 11am in Saint Timothy Church 650
Nichols St., Norwood. Interment will be private.
Alan was raised
in Medford, MA and graduated from Medford High in 1971. He earned
his BS from Lowell Tech, now UMASS Lowell, graduating with high
honors. He earned his MBA from Babson College.Alan was
a CPA and had a successful career as a Chief Financial Officer for
many well-known firms specializing in Public Relations and
Advertising. He loved living in Westwood the past 35 years and had a
deep love for Boston sports, especially the Red Sox. He enjoyed
relaxing on the beaches of Cape Cod with friends and family. One of
his proudest accomplishments, besides his children, was finishing
ten Boston Marathons and sixteen Falmouth Road Races.Alan was
a family man who loved his children, siblings, nieces and nephews,
and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire,
contributions may be sent in honor of Alan's memory to theMcGillivray Children's
Education and Enrichment Fund for the benefit of Katie and Matthew.https://www.gofundme.com/mcgillivray-children039s-education-amp-enrichment-fund
Stormy Day July 17, 2019 -- A reader shares this photo
he took in Westboro today.
Terribly Twisted Tree
July 17, 2019 -- Nancy Peters shares what
remains of this tree that she said was hit by what she calls a micro
blast this afternoon.
Cassie-Leigh Stock, age 34
BELLINGHAM:
Cassie-Leigh Stock, age 34, died unexpectedly as she slept Monday
morning, July 15th. She is loved by all who ever met her.
Cassie-Leigh was born in Framingham and grew up in Hopkinton. She
graduated Hopkinton High School, where she met and adored her first
and forever love, James Stewart. She attended Cape Cod Community
College for a short time; but, her life force led her to the
protection, saving and resourcing for abused or neglected dogs that
just needed some help with guidance, training, trust and love. She
attended numerous certification classes and studies to prepare
herself and to mentor others. Her company, HEX Dogs (Higher
Expectation) of Mendon was founded, promoted and passionately loved
by Cassie-Leigh. Her devotion to this cause will live on beyond her.
We cannot underestimate the value of her contribution, and her
partners’ contributions as she mentored them, in this cause.
Cassie-Leigh is survived by her mom, Cheryl Ann Hutchinson Stock and
William H. McGrath, now of Milford, her adoring sister and best
friend, Randle Rae Stock Sbordone and her husband, Christopher, now
of Worcester, her life companion and first and last love, James
Stewart, of Bellingham, MA, and his family of Hopkinton, as well as
Spark Plugge, Patches, Dually, and Daria. Also, her grandmother,
Pauline M. Hutchinson of Hopkinton, her grandmother, Shirley O.
Stock of New Hampshire, her Uncle Steve, cousins Ricky, Tera, Karie,
Meghan and Nicole, her Aunts Toni and Bonnie and their families, her
Uncle Mike and cousins Mikey and Katie and their families. She is
also survived by innumerable friends she considered family and a
community of humans and dogs whose lives she touched and who were so
truly special to her. She loved each and every one unconditionally,
as they love her. She is predeceased by her dad, Donald A. Stock,
and her uncle, Richard Stock, and dear friend, Christine Warren, all
of whom have her now.
All those that loved Cassie hope that you will seek out safe places
and loved ones, both 2- and 4-legged, at this most difficult time.
A memorial service will be held at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home,
34 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA, on Saturday, July 20th, at 11:00
a.m. The family hopes you will wear something Cassie would have
enjoyed! In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the humane
society of your choice. A celebration of life will be held around
the time of what would have been her 35th birthday. Announcements
will be made closer to that time in October.
UNIBANK NAMES JUSTINE M. DENORSCIA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
WHITINSVILLE,
MA –July16,2019
-- Christopher D. Foley, President of UniBank, recently announced
that Justine M. DeNorscia, has been promoted to Executive Vice
President (EVP). Ms. DeNorscia continues in her role as Director of
Government Banking.Her
responsibilities include all management functions related to Deposit
Operations, Cash Management, UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc.
(UFASI), UniPay, and Government Banking.
Ms. DeNorscia has
been with UniBank for 15 years. She is a 2013 graduate of the
American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and
a recipient of the Certificate for Executive Leadership from The
Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from Assumption College.
“Justine is an
asset to the UniBank leadership team,” stated Christopher D. Foley,
UniBank President. “I am confident that her banking expertise will
continue to enhance UniBank’s evolution and further strengthen our
reputation as a community leader.”
UniBank prides
itself on community involvement and Mrs. DeNorscia embraces that
mission as a member of the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers
Association, Massachusetts Municipal Association, Massachusetts
Association of School Business Officials. Mrs. DeNorscia is also
involved with various County Municipal Associations, volunteers at
the Community Harvest Project, and serves as a member of the Hanover
Theatre’s Ambassadors Circle.
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with
assets of $1.8 billion of June 30, 2019. A full-service, mutually
owned community bank, UniBank has branches in Central Massachusetts
and the Metro West region of Massachusetts. UniBank’s newest
full-service branch is located at 193 Boston Turnpike (Route 9) in
Shrewsbury (at the former site of Spag’s). UniBank is dedicated to
contributing to the overall quality of life and economic health of
the communities it serves, while maintaining a high level of
financial soundness and integrity. UniBank is an Equal Housing
Lender and Member FDIC and Member DIF. UniBank NMLS #583135. The
company website iswww.unibank.com.
Troopers Arrest Lynn Man for Possession of Gun, Narcotics
LYNN
-- July 16,2019 --Just after 1 a.m. today Trooper Joseph Lamusta,
assigned to State Police-Revere, was conducting enforcement of motor
vehicle laws on the Lynnway prior to Blossom Street in Lynn. At that
time he observed a Suzuki GSXR motorcycle pass him with numerous
equipment violations. Trooper Lamusta pulled into traffic and
effected a traffic stop on the motorcycle.
After the motorcycle stopped Trooper Lamusta approached the
operator, identified as ANDERSON VAZQUEZ, 33, of Lynn, and informed
him why he was stopped. VAZQUEZ was acting strangely causing Trooper
Lamusta to request backup. Trooper Stephen Thomson and Trooper
Michael Daly arrived a short time later.
While speaking to VAZQUEZ, Troopers discovered he only possessed a
learner’s permit to operate a motorcycle. Riders with learner’s
permits are only permitted to operate a motorcycle between dawn and
dusk, any other time they are considered to be operating without a
license, a criminal offense. Trooper Lamusta requested a tow truck
to respond to the scene then began an inventory of the motorcycle.
During the inventory troopers located multiple full boxes of firearm
ammunition. It was confirmed that VAZQUEZ did not possess a license
to carry firearms, or a firearms identification card, and Trooper
Lamusta placed VAZQUEZ under arrest. He was escorted to Trooper
Lamusta’s cruiser where a search of his person was conducted prior
to placing him in the rear seat. Trooper Lamusta located a loaded
.22 caliber revolver in a fanny pack worn around VAZQUEZ’s waist.
Additionally, the firearm
was listed to be stolen from the proper owner.
Also located in the fanny pack were numerous prescription
medications not belonging to VAZQUEZ. These medications were
considered to be controlled substances.
VAZQUEZ was transported to SP Revere where he was booked and ordered
held for court without bail. He was arraigned today at Lynn District
Court on the following charges:
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
Possession of a Class E Drug;
Possession of a Class B Drug;
Possession of a Firearm;
Possession of Ammunition without FID Card;
Carrying a Loaded Firearm;
Armed Career Criminal;
Receive Stolen Property Under $1200; and
Motor Vehicle Equipment Violation.
Roadwork Notice Wildlife Dr, Pheasant Hill Rd & Partridge Rd
are scheduled to be paved on Thursday July 18.
Should it rain work will be done on Friday July 19. Work hours will
be approximately 7am-5pm.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please expect delays and seek
alternate routes when possible.
Troopers Injured After Cruisers are Struck by Suspected OUI
Driver
BROCKTON
-- July 15, 2019 -- At 12:56 a.m. today a suspected drunk driver
struck two Massachusetts State Police cruisers that were stationary
during a motor vehicle stop on Route 27 at Westgate Drive in
Brockton.
The impaired driver’s vehicle, which was traveling north on Route
27, struck the rear of one cruiser, and pushed that cruiser into the
rear of the second cruiser that was ahead of it. The impact then
pushed the second cruiser into the 2011 Subaru Forester that had
been stopped by the Troopers.
At the time of the crash the Subaru that had been stopped was in the
breakdown lane. Both fully marked cruisers, positioned to protect
the Subaru, were in the right lane with their overhead blue
emergency lights flashing.
Each cruiser — one a 2013 Ford Interceptor utility vehicle and the
other a 2015 Interceptor — carried two Troopers, a Field Training
Officer and a new Trooper from the MSP recruit class that graduated
on June 27.
All four Troopers, all males, were transported by ambulances to Good
Samaritan Hospital in Brockton for non-life threatening injuries of
varying severity. They were treated and released this morning.
The operator of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan that struck the
cruisers, FRANDY JOSE RAMIREZ RODRIGUEZ (a male), 26, of Brockton,
was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and operating
after a previous license suspension. RAMIREZ RODRIGUEZ was taken
into custody by Troopers and charged with the following offenses:
– OUI Liquor;
– Operating a Motor Vehicle After License Suspension;
– Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
– Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle;
– Marked Lanes Violation; and
– Failure to Take Care in Starting, Stopping, or Turning.
The 29-year-old male operator of the Subaru — the driver who was
stopped by the Troopers — was also transported to Good Samaritan for
possible minor injuries. He is also a Brockton resident.
RAMIREZ RODRIGUEUZ is expected to be arraigned today in Brockton
District Court.
Roadwork
Notice
“A sparkle.” That is
how people who knew Lauren Anderson would have described her. Lauren
and her family – parents Riki and Bob and sisters Amy and Julie -
moved to Hopkinton in 1983. They quickly embraced the advantages of
living in a small, family-oriented town of what was then about 6,000
people.
New
York Times bestselling author David Epstein will join us at Fay on
September 26 as part of our Ideas&Insights speaker
series. Based on his new book, Range, Epstein uses research
on the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians,
inventors, and scientists to argue that in most fields—especially
those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not
specialists, are primed to excel. Read more about why generalists
triumph in a specialized world in this New York Times article:
Worcester.
Born in Boston and raised in Watertown, he was the son of the late
Mary (Lehan) and Edward F. L’Antigua Jr. He was the husband of 64
years to Joyce (Alexander) L’Antigua of Hopkinton. 
At
approximately 7:12 pm tonight a member of the Massachusetts
State Police Motorcycle Unit crashed while on duty on the ramp
from Route 95 northbound to Route 95/128 northbound in Canton.
Cheryl
A. Hutchinson Stock, age 62
BOSTON
(July 22, 2019) –The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
is urging residents to practice safe food handling practices
following an increase in reported infections of Cyclospora, a
foodborne illness that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly
diarrhea, that can sometimes be severe. Since May 1, 2019, there
have been more than 100 reports of Cyclospora infection cases in the
state, when, over the past three years, DPH has received between 18
and 33 reported cases. Most cases this year have occurred in greater
Boston, but infections have been reported in residents across the
Commonwealth. Other states have also reported increases in the
number of cyclosporiasis cases; the cause of the outbreak is not yet
known.
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BELLINGHAM:
Cassie-Leigh Stock, age 34, died unexpectedly as she slept Monday
morning, July 15th. She is loved by all who ever met her.
WHITINSVILLE,
MA –
LYNN
-- July 16,2019 --Just after 1 a.m. today Trooper Joseph Lamusta,
assigned to State Police-Revere, was conducting enforcement of motor
vehicle laws on the Lynnway prior to Blossom Street in Lynn. At that
time he observed a Suzuki GSXR motorcycle pass him with numerous
equipment violations. Trooper Lamusta pulled into traffic and
effected a traffic stop on the motorcycle.
was listed to be stolen from the proper owner.
