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Reminder, Tonight:

Selectmen Candidates Roundtable Discussion Tuesday, May 13

Audience welcome at HCAM-TV - Sponsored by HopNews

 

Tune in to HCAM-TV on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for a live HopNews-sponsored Round Table discussion between the candidates for Selectmen, and host Robert Foster, in a relaxed spontaneous studio setting. Mr. Foster's work on the Board of Appeals is testimony to his judicious and thoughtful approach to understanding things. In addition, Mr. Foster's background as an engineer has molded his no-nonsense approach to solving problems.

       People wishing to be part of the studio audience should arrive by 6:45 p.m.

Kramer Supporter Lists Reasons

Editor:

Here are some of the reasons we are voting for Muriel Kramer for the Board of Selectmen:

Leadership
Muriel's leadership qualities were apparent to other board members from the start of her term as selectman. In her first term, she assumed the chairmanship of the board. Under Muriel’s leadership, the Board of Selectmen has encouraged “full and fair” debate on all issues of concern to the residents of Hopkinton. As a seasoned chairperson of the Board, she has always encouraged different points of views so as to put issues in their proper perspective, while, at all times, considering what is best for the well-being of all Hopkinton residents. She tends to reduce the issues to their content and not their politics. There is none of the trade-offs of normal political fare.

Commitment
She puts in the time and effort each day calls for. Her commitment is strong and sincere. However, she is all business and tries to keep discussion focused. She has a large family to care for, so you can be sure time management is a positive quality. She has made a commitment to the town and meets all expectations. Her record will show attendance at
not only BOS meetings, but various other meetings held weekly and bi-weekly around town. She has a need to understand the issues as best she can, and this is one of her ways of doing that. FULL LETTER

Please send your letter of support for your candidate.

Editor@HopNews.com

 

HopNews will cut off Letters to the Editor without notice at some time between now and the election in order to prevent last-minute, unanswerable claims or accusations.

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Letter in support of the re-election of Muriel Kramer for Selectman

Editor:
 

When I ran for Selectman two years ago I did so for one reason only. At the time, the Board was the subject of much ridicule and, more often than not, the subject of a Metro-West News article that was most often an embarrassment to our Town. It appeared that decisions were made not in the clear light of day and they were therefore suspect. I love Hopkinton and if fortunes are kind enough to me and my family we will remain here forever.

During my first year, Muriel was Chair and some of the same name calling and innuendos were still present. Muriel was always polite, although at times frustrated by the infighting on the Board. Progress was made, the Whitehall property purchased, the Town Manager appointed in accordance with the charter and we were well on our way into the Weston Nurseries issues. Muriel is a process person. Issues must be fully vetted in front of the public, and be absolutely transparent, before action is taken. The appeals that have stymied the Fruit Street project have been frustrating for Muriel as well as the rest of us and are the result, at least in my opinion, of the way things were done in the past. FULL LETTER

One View of Town Meeting Just Past

May 13, 2008 — Above is one artist's satirical view of the Town Meeting just past. If you cannot read every word, please choose here for a high quality, full-sized pdf file. It is worth it.

The Golden Spoon Has Ice Cream Cones and More !!!

 

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Annual Rummage Sale

Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St

Thursday and Friday,

May 15 & 16, from 9 to 7 and Saturday from 9 to noon

 

   The Center's Annual Rummage Sale will take place at the Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., on Thursday and Friday, May 15 & 16, from 9 to 7 and Saturday from 9 to noon.

   This is the Senior Center’s largest fundraiser to benefit the transportation and nutrition programs that are not funded in the town budget. It is because of the public support for events like this that the Senior Center is able to provide a top notch program at a reasonable cost to taxpayers.

   There is a huge selection of clothing for all ages and shapes, children’s toys, furniture, linens, books and almost anything you can think of. The sale provides a great opportunity for families to save money on things they need while recycling things others no longer need.

   Lunch will be served on Thursday (hot dogs and beans) and Friday (hot turkey sandwiches). The cost is $4.00, which includes drink and dessert. If you want to eat at the first seating, please make reservations. Walk-ins are welcome from 12-1.

     The Thrift Shop will also be open, offering quality antiques as well as gift items, and the greenhouse crew will be selling their own plants, including 13 kinds of well-started tomato plants.

The MSO to Present its 2008 Masters Performance

$10 discounted adult tickets for HopNews readers who email

tickets@metrowestsymphony.org with their reservations!


May 12, 2008) — The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, led by Dr Peter L Cokkinias, will present its Orchestral Masters Concert, “From Russia with Love,” on Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 PM. This performance is presented in partnership with Hopkinton’s Chamber of Commerce and Public Schools, and will take place in Hopkinton High School's beautiful auditorium, 90 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA.
 

Symphonic scenes from Tschaikowsky’s Swan Lake Suite which depicts the tale of Odette, a princess turned swan by an evil sorcerer, highlights the evening’s performance. Shostakovich’s Symphony No 5 and other pieces complete this program of music by Russia’s Orchestral Masters.
 

Tickets prices are $15 for Adults, $6 for Students and Seniors. Children under 12 are always free! They may be purchased at the door or through our website at www.metrowestsymphony.org . For further information or ticket reservations and purchases, visit our website, or email tickets@metrowestsymphony.org .
 

This concert is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an agency that funds your local cultural council, and by the generosity of many community individuals and businesses.
 

The whole family will enjoy this event; a splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Friends and family of Randee Landreth will host a blood drive in her honor. The blood drive will support transfusion needs at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00am to 12:45pm, Hopkinton High School Cafeteria

 

BWH and DFCI perform over 60,000 patient transfusions annually and need all blood types. Your blood donation can help support patient care including surgeries, heart disease, cancer, trauma, and babies in the Newborn ICU.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - FOR APPOINTMENTS, PLEASE CALL Deborah Brug (508) 497-9131 or Donna Field (508) 544-7040 or e-mail deb@fein-designs.com  or fieldfamily4@verizon.net
FOR ELIGIBILITY AND DONATION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
BWH Blood Donor Center 617-732-6620 or click on the link below
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/blooddonation/donating.aspx
To prepare for your blood donation: Bring a photo ID. Be well hydrated – drink extra water the day before and day of donation. Have something to eat before donating. Eat foods high in iron for 7-10 days prior to donating. Be sure tattoos and body piercing (including ears) are over 12 months old. Be free of antibiotics (if any) for at least 48 hours. Be free of dental work (including cleanings) for at least 48 hours. Bring a list of travel outside the USA (if any) and include approximate dates.

Alfred P. Baratta

 

Alfred P. Baratta Of Woburn formerly of Somerville, May 11th. Beloved husband of Rita (Bavelas). Devoted father of Karen Baratta of Somerville and her fiancé Brian Eberlin of Hopkinton, Alison Petrino and her husband John of Billerica. Loving grandfather of Mandy Farhoodi, Nicholas and Jesse Petrino. Brother of John Baratta of Woburn, James Baratta of San Antonio, TX, the late Irene Holmes, Robert Baratta and Eleanor Cantwell. Arrangements complete.

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A Thank You From the Police Association

 

     All the members of the Hopkinton Police Association would like to thank everyone who participated in one way or another and helped to make the annual fishing derby such a great success.  We especially thank all of the donors who made it possible for us to stock the pond, and to purchaser T-shirts and prizes. 

     We also had donors who provided the hamburgers, hotdogs, rolls, drinks, cheese for the hamburgers, chips, water, condiments and the list goes on and on.  The Association made a small profit when everything was tallied up which will go towards to cost of the Senior dinner planned for later this year. 

      Again, we thank you all and we acknowledge that the success of this event would not have been possible without so many people who helped us and most importantly all the parents who registered their children and all the children who came to “catch the big one”.  See you next year ! 

Felony Larceny of Signs

Police investigating

Above, at supporter Michael Kennedy's home, some of the signs retrieved and ready to be put back where they were stolen from, something that will take hours. Mr. Kennedy needs to visit every location to see whether or not that location was hit.

 

May 12, 2008 — This morning, residents of North Street awoke to find 70 of candidate Selectman Chair Muriel Kramer's political signs across the road, having been stolen from the properties where they were displayed.

     "We are going to look into it like any other larceny," said Hopkinton Police Sgt. Charles Wallace. "We can't say what methods we are going to use, but emails are going out to all of the officers to be on the lookout," he said.

     "A couple of years ago, there were political signs were stolen, and we caught the people who did it.

     "It is a larceny and people could be charged with a criminal offense. Larceny over $250 is a felony," Sgt. Wallace said.

     According to Mrs. Kramer, the signs cost $4 each. ($4x70=$280)
     People with information about the crime may call the police at 508-497-3401.

The Golden Spoon Has Ice Cream Cones and More !!!

 

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Baby's First Photo

May 12, 2008 — These goslings, especially the one running toward the camera, are having their first portrait today at the Lake Whitehall Dam.

Police News UP-TO-DATE  Today, May 12, 2008

 

9:28 am A caller reported that a vehicle attempted to run him off of the road into the breakdown lane on 495...

 

8:55 pm A caller reported almost being struck by a Chevy sedan while getting out of her friend's car on Davis Road...

 

11:02 am A caller from Chamberlain Street reported that a raccoon had its head stuck in the railing of his porch...

 

10:42 am A resident of Main Street reported that someone let the air out of the rear tires of his vehicle...

Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Compiled by Eric Montville for HopNews.com,  May 12, 2008

Address

Buyer

Price

Date

Seller

5 Jackson Street Christopher J. Deal & Jennifer Allegretti Deal $815,000 May 09, 2008 Jeanne M. Cutrona
Previous update:        
6 Barbara Road John R. Ferrari $645,000 Apr. 30, 2008 Keith D. Bernard & Linda M. Maggio

See Full List back to February 1,  2007

Link above is renewed each week

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Double Fatality in West Boylston Single-Car Crash

Neither driver nor passenger wearing seat belt

 

May 12, 2008 — Yesterday at approximately 9:41 PM, Troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Holden responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Route 190 North in West Boylston that resulted in two fatalities.

 

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Hari Arisetty indicates that a 2003 Dodge Viper being operated by an adult male was traveling north on Route 190 in West Boylston, approximately one mile prior to Exit 5, when it lost control, struck the jersey barrier on the left side of the roadway, veered across the travel lanes, struck the guardrail on the right side of the roadway and came to rest wedged underneath the guardrail.  The operator of the Dodge sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.  An adult female passenger also sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.  Neither was wearing a seat belt.  Their names are being withheld pending proper notification.

 

Although speed appears to have been a factor, this crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section.  The West Boylston Police and Fire Departments and MassHighway assisted Troopers at the scene. 

Reminder

Selectmen Candidates Roundtable Discussion Tuesday, May 13

Audience welcome at HCAM-TV - Sponsored by HopNews

 

 

 

Tune in to HCAM-TV on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for a live HopNews-sponsored Round Table discussion between the candidates for Selectmen, and host Robert Foster, in a relaxed spontaneous studio setting. Mr. Foster's work on the Board of Appeals is testimony to his judicious and thoughtful approach to understanding things. In addition, Mr. Foster's background as an engineer has molded his no-nonsense approach to solving problems.

       People wishing to be part of the studio audience should arrive at 6:45 p.m.

FREE PawSox Tickets

 

    HopNews has 30 tickets available for the PawSox vs. Rochester Red Wings on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, complements of Ed Thompson, News Director of WMRC, 1490-AM in Milford.

      Call 508-435-5534 between 10: a.m. and noon on Monday, May 11, 2008 to get as many as you wish up to 30. First call/calls, first serve.

The Golden Spoon Has Ice Cream Cones and More !!!

 

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Hangman

Save the life of the stick-figure Games

 

Editor's Note: We know that people love the HopNews Discussion Page, Town Talk. But HopNews is so much more. One time we abandoned the Games button Games (Always on top) in favor of something else, and we heard about it immediately. However, many HopNews resources are underutilized, and we'd like to see more people taking advantage of the fun or informative resources on HopNews. Try Free Daily Free Daily for word games and encapsulated news, history, and fun facts provided by the Free Dictionary. The words even have spoken pronunciations available for all words.

      Both buttons are always on top.

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Thanks to All Participants

 

May 11, 2008 — Project Just Because Wishes to thank The Postal Carriers of Hopkinton who were involved in The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday May 10th for the Hopkinton Food Pantry. Thank you to all the volunteers who took their time on a Saturday to help. Thank you for all the Wonderful Hopkinton Residents and Children who put out food. Working Together makes it very special to provide help to all the families who need us. Sometimes it is hard to believe children, families and seniors in Hopkinton are Hungry. Keeping our pantry full with Dry Goods, Paper Goods, Toiletries, Cleaning Supplies, etc. is a full time effort and allows us help them when they need us. Again, I truly appreciate everyone's efforts in this drive and the many caring people we have in our community for your continued support of Project Just Because.

 

We always want to be here to help, if you know of a family that could use any of our 18 year round programs please connect with us www.projectjustbecause.org or 508-435-6511 .

 

Sincerely,

Cherylann Lambert Walsh, President and Founder

Double Fatal Crash in Cambridge

 

May 11, 2008 — Today at approximately 5:11 a.m. troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Brighton responded to a two vehicle crash on the Alewife Brook Parkway West at the intersection of Route 2 and Route 16 in Cambridge that resulted in two fatalities, one serious injury and one minor injury. 

 

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Scott Eunson indicates that an adult male was operating a 2002 Infinity QX4 SUV on Route 2 East when he lost control of his vehicle while attempting to turn left onto Route 16.  The Infinity struck a light pole in the median and rolled over, landing on top of a 1999 Volkswagen that was stopped at a red light on Alewife Brook Parkway West at the intersection with Route 2 and Route 16.  The operator of the Infinity sustained serious injuries in the crash and was declared deceased at the scene.  An adult female passenger in the Infinity also received serious injuries in the crash and was declared deceased at the scene.  An adult male passenger in the Infinity was taken by ambulance to Beth Israel Hospital with serious injuries.  The juvenile female operator of the Volkswagen received minor injuries in the crash and was transported by ambulance to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.  Two other juvenile passengers in the Volkswagen were not injured in the crash.  The identities of the victims are being withheld pending proper family notification.

 

Two Receive Serious Injuries on Route 146 South in Uxbridge

Drivers NOT wearing seatbelts - EJECTED

 

May 10, 2008 — Yesterday at approximately 8:49 a.m. troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Millbury responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 146 South prior to Route 16 (exit 3) in Uxbridge that resulted in two serious injuries and one minor injury.

 

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Edward Powers indicates that 60-year-old Donald Garron of Uxbridge was operating a 2005 Nissan Titan Pickup on Route 146 South in Uxbridge when his vehicle drifted off the road to the left and entered the median.  After entering the median, the Nissan lost control, reentered the roadway, crossed over the left travel lane and entered the right travel lane where it collided into the rear of a 2007 Subaru Impreza operated by 43-year-old Duan Ou of Northborough

 

After the collision, both vehicles exited the road to the right, rolled over, crashed through a fence and came to rest in the woods.  Ou sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported by ambulance to UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester Garron, who was not wearing his safety belt, was ejected from his vehicle during the crash and was taken by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester with serious injuries.  The passenger in the Subaru, 18-year-old Xuantong Li of Northborough was also not wearing his safety belt and was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.  Li sustained serious injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial University Campus in Worcester.   

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The Winners

May 10, 2008 — The winners of the Hopkinton Police Association Fishing Derby pose above. Below is the list of winners. School Resource Officer Philip Powers, holding chart, organized this year's derby. Photos by Rick keough.