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SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN GRAFTON — Helping Our Children Achieve (H.O.C.A.) is a monthly support group for families of special needs children. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 1st at 10 a.m. in the home of Mary Romaniec, 36 Cortland Way in Grafton.
The goal of the new support group is to provide families of special needs children informational resources on therapy options, counseling, education concerns, dietary and biomedical approaches. This is not a school district sponsored group. Participants are able to discuss common concerns, specific needs and gather information on various treatments, therapies and other related issues. There is no charge for any meeting.
We will be hosting guest speakers every month to come share their knowledge on various treatments and therapies that benefit our children. Our speaker for this meeting will be Lisa Knox, owner of Rayann Physical Therapy, on the benefits of cranial sacrial therapy. Our speaker for the month of April will be Mary Romaniec, a special education advocate, on the proper ways to negotiate a child's IEP.
All physical and mental health disorders will be welcome and discussed. If you have relevant information to share with the group or are a medical professional, therapist or work in a profession dealing with special needs families contact Mary Romaniec at 508/839-9599. |
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State Police News State Police Arrest Subject on Narcotics Charges and Seize Marijuana and U.S. Currency
During the course of the investigation
the State Police were able to ascertain an individual would be at
specific location to sell a large amount of a substance believed to
be Marijuana. Troopers Ross
Troopers John Conron and Rob Choquette conducted a subsequent search of subject Carraher’s residence and seized the following evidence: Approximately 13 pounds of Marijuana, 19 Marijuana Plants, $6,500.00 in U.S. Currency, 3 rounds of live ammunition, packaging material and plant grow lights.
Subject Carraher was charged with Possession of Class D Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Ammunition without an FID card. Subject Carraher will be arraigned in Worcester District Court on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. Troopers Michael Sonia and Alicia Pincince also assisted in the investigation. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing.
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State Police News State Police Arrest Suspected Vermont Kidnapper After Pursuit and Brief Armed Standoff
It was at around noontime this date that Vermont State Police put out a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a suspect wanted in connection with a kidnapping of a woman in their state. About 2 and ½ hours later, the State Police received a call from the alleged victim, who gave further details about her assailant and the vehicle he was driving. A short time later, Massachusetts State Trooper Daniel Gale, who was working a paid road detail on Route 91 in Springfield, spotted the suspect vehicle traveling southbound. Trooper Gale attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. A pursuit ensued and continued down Route 91 South into Longmeadow. Trooper David Podworski was able to successfully deploy a tire-deflation device, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the guardrail.
When Troopers attempted to affect an arrest, they observed the driver, 32-year-old Justin J. Durphey of Springfield, VT, level a .22 caliber rifle at them. After a brief standoff, Durphey surrendered to police and was taken into custody without further incident.
Durphey was transported to the State Police Barracks in Springfield where he was booked on the following charges: Armed Assault With Intent To Murder (2 Counts), Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Rape, Kidnapping and numerous motor vehicle charges including Failure To Stop For A Police Officer. Additionally, there was an outstanding misdemeanor warrant on Durphey for motor vehicle violations. Durphey will be arraigned in Springfield District Court on Monday. |
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State Police News State Police Arrest Commercial Vehicle Operator for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol
On Wednesday, February 1st at 2:35 p.m. the State Police Danvers Barracks received information that a 1998 Peterbilt Tractor that was involved in a hit and run property damage accident on Rte 1 north, just south of Rte 99 in Saugus. Tpr. Patrick Silva and Tpr. Genevieve Gibbons responded to the accident scene.
State Police received information from motorists via cellular calls advising of the erratic operation of this vehicle and current location information was relayed to area patrols. Tpr. Ronald Baker located the suspect vehicle traveling on Rte 128 South in the Lynnfield area. With assistance from Sgt. James Gilhooley, they stopped the suspect vehicle on Rte 128 SB Reading.
Investigation revealed the operator, identified as David P. Mahoney, 46 years of age from Lowell, MA. was Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Danvers Barracks. He was additionally charged with Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Negligent Operation and Failing to Stay Within in Marked Lanes.
The 1998 PeterBilt Tractor was loaded with 10,000 gallons of #2 fuel and was owned by P.J. Murphy Transportation of Methuen. The vehicle was towed by Phil’s Towing.
Subject was held on $2500.00 cash bail and will be arraigned in Lynn District Court today. |
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Milford Police to hold Citizens Police Academy
(Milford, MA.) The Milford Police Department will begin to accept applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin Wednesday February 22, 2006. The class will meet once a week for 11 times on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Milford Police Department’s Training Room. The classes will be taught by members of the Milford Police Department to provide citizens an opportunity to learn more about the Police Department, daily operations and the criminal justice system. Past Citizen Police Academies have been very popular and have successfully established a better relationship between members of the Police Department and the community. Classes provide interactive instruction in many of the basic police tasks. In addition participants will tour the police station, the jail and given an opportunity to participate in cruiser ride-a-longs with officers on patrol upon successful graduation. A graduation ceremony will conclude the end of 11 weeks classroom instruction on Wednesday May 3, 2006. Citizens who are interested should fill out an application at the Police Station or contact: Training Coordinator Sgt. James Heron at (508) 473-1113 Ext. 624 (heron@milfordpolice.org) Academy Director Lt. James Falvey at (508) 634-2362 Ext. 649 (jfalvey@milfordpolice.org) |
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FIVE ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEX FOR A FEE January 19, 2006 — (Milford, MA.) Milford Police Detectives assisted by Massachusetts State Police Detectives and Milford Patrol Officers conducted an undercover sting in the Route 495 area Wednesday night and subsequently arrested five male subjects for soliciting sex for a fee. (MGL c. 272 s. 53A) Each was released on bail and scheduled for arraignment in Milford District Court on Thursday January 19, 2006. Michael A. Mathur age 43 of 38 Northern Spy Road Franklin, MA; Donald S. Theoharides age 46 of 177 Whitebirch St. Leicester, MA; Brian D. Somers age 39 of 599 Washington St. Franklin, MA; William C. Haney age 44 of 16 Green St. Methuen, MA; Donald H. Cobin age 45 of 60 Hope Ave. Waltham, MA. ~ From the desk of Lt. James Falvey, Milford Police Department. |
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
GRAFTON — Helping Our Children Achieve (H.O.C.A.) is a monthly support group for families of special needs children. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 1st at 10 a.m. in the home of Jeanne Chaclas, 217 Magill Drive in Grafton.
The goal of the new support group is to provide families of special needs children informational resources on therapy options, counseling, education concerns, dietary and biomedical approaches. This is not a school district sponsored group. Participants are able to discuss common concerns, specific needs and gather information on various treatments, therapies and other related issues.
We will be hosting guest speakers every month to come share their knowledge on various treatments and therapies that benefit our children. Our speaker for this meeting will be Jennifer Lentz of Apple Tree Arts to discuss the benefits of music therapy for special needs children. Our speaker for the month of March will be Lisa Knox, owner of Rayann Physical Therapy, on the benefits of cranial sacrial therapy.
All physical and mental health disorders will be welcome and discussed. If you have relevant information to share with the group or are a medical professional, therapist or work in a profession dealing with special needs families contact Mary Romaniec at 508/839-9599.
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PRESS CONFERENCE
Juvenile charged with murder 17 year-old charged with Accessory After the Fact
January 9, 2006 — Last Friday at 10:31 pm, Emergency services responded to the home of Daniel Columbo who had suffered a stab wound during an altercation near his Carroll Street, Milford address. At a press conference this evening at Milford Police Headquarters, Chief Thomas J. Loughlin announced the arrest of two people in Boston who were being returned at that moment to Milford headquarters after their surrender in that city. As a result, an unnamed 16 year-old juvenile from Milford has been charged with murder, and a 17 year-old, Joshua Phipps (Photo) of Milford, has been charged as an Accessory After the Fact of Murder. According to Chief O'Loughlin, another two people were in the car with the others. One is in DYS custody being held on unknown charges, and the fourth, Chief O'Loughlin said, was not involved. To see an in-depth press conference with the Milford, Massachusetts Chief of Police, Thomas O'Loughlin, choose the video player controls.
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MIDDLESEX SHERIFF JAMES V. DIPAOLA JOINS THE "BEACON HILL GANG" TO SUPPORT NEW ANTI-CRIME LEGISLATION
Citing British author and philosopher Edmund Burke, Sheriff DiPaola stated: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing. Well, I am here today to say in Massachusetts that is not the case. I am here to join the Beacon Hill Gang, the legislators, the Attorney General, the District Attorneys and the Governor's Office and stand with them to put the gangs in Massachusetts on notice that they have competition for control of our communities." READ FULL STORY
Members of the Black Ministerial Alliance, the Boston Ten Point Coalition and other public safety officials from around the Commonwealth also attended the press conference on the State House's Grand Staircase.
"The public safety and criminal justice system will now have a new tool to protect those who join us to take a stand against these criminal organizations. With this new statewide witness protection program, we tell witnesses and victims that they can take back their streets. Together, as a team, we will combat witness intimidation and gang violence; we will make it more difficult for gangs and other violent criminals to operate in Massachusetts." |
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PBS documentary on boys to feature Touchstone Community School classroom
GRAFTON –
Kindergarten teacher Jane Katch and her students at Touchstone
Community School in Grafton will appear in an upcoming PBS
documentary about the emotional development of boys in America
today. RAISING CAIN, hosted by child psychologist Michael Thompson,
Ph.D. and co-author of the best-selling book “Raising Cain”,
premieres January 12 at 9:00 p.m. on WGBH Channel 2. |
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A news update from the desk of Ed Thompson, News Director, WMRC Radio
Murder suspects still on the loose Single stab wound took life by Ed Thompson January 9, 2006 —The two suspects are still at large, one is 17 year old Joshua Phipps of 7 South Main Street in Milford and 16 year old from Boston, he is described as being five feet ten inches tall, a black male with an Afro haircut.
A large knife was used in the attack, one single stab wound near the heart. The victim was 21 year old Daniel Columbo of Carroll Street in Milford, his funeral will be Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Faith Baptist Church in Mendon, calling hours will be tomorrow from five to eight o'clock at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home in Milford. More later. Ed Thompson |
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MILFORD A news tip from the desk of Ed Thompson, News Director, WMRC Radio
HOMICIDE UPDATE ~ BE ON THE LOOKOUT For a black Honda with Mass registration: 99Y-D34. January 8, 2006 Additional information on Milford murder: Looking for two suspects, one 16 and the other 17 years of age, driving a black Honda with Mass registration: 99Y-D34. An all points bulletin has been issued for the suspects and vehicle. Assistance from witnesses was a great help in the investigation, about 30 people came forward to help authorities and Chief Tom O'loughlin said the people should be commended for stepping forward. That's it for now, Ed Thompson |
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MILFORD A news tip from the desk of Ed Thompson, News Director, WMRC Radio
Stabbing in Milford takes life ~ Homicide investigation continues
The responding officers and staff from the Milford Fire Department and AMR Ambulance Services provided emergency care to the victim.
The victim, who was subsequently identified as Daniel Columbo, 21 years of age, from Carroll Street, Milford, MA, was taken to the Milford Regional Medical Center where at 11:47 P.M., he was pronounced dead.
The homicide investigation continues and is being conducted under the direction of Worcester District Attorney John Conte by officers and investigators from the Massachusetts State Police and the Milford Police Department.
A tip of the HopNews hat to Hopkinton resident Ed Thomson, News Director of WMRC for stopping by and letting us know about this story. UPDATE Missing Holliston woman's body found in Ware No foul play suspected
January 1, 2006 —HopNews ran a story on December 22, 2005 from Holliston Net News of a missing Holliston person as a public service message. The hope was that any added exposure would lead to her discovery, hopefully alive. But today, the Boston Globe, in an AP story, reported the discovery of the body of 63 year-old Zelean Robinson in Ware, Massachusetts. There was no apparent foul play, according to the story, which can be read here.
HOLLISTON
December 22, 2005 — There is a 63 year old woman, Zelean Robinson, who was reported missing by her husband late Tuesday. Holliston Police are investigating and if you have any information please contact them at 508-429-1212. They do not suspect foul play at this time. MISSING PERSON
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WESTBOROUGH CSCT awarded grant
December 22, 2005 — The Cedar Swamp
Conservation Trust (CSCT) has received notification from the Greater Currently volunteers from CSCT, with help from members of the Friends of Lake Whitehall, record stream flow levels on the Jackstraw, Piccadilly, Whitehall and Indian Brooks for the USGS Upper Sudbury River Study and the State Riverway’s Program. The additional funding will allow the expansion of the stream flow monitoring to include the Rutters Brook and to do the water quality sampling on the Jackstraw, Piccadilly, Rutters and Whitehall Brooks which feed the Cedar Swamp. These feeder brooks of the Cedar Swamp ACEC, as well as the Cedar Swamp itself, are classified as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) under the state environmental regulations which prohibit degradation to the water quality from stormwater and other forms of discharge. Increases in impervious surface area and other development activities can disturb soil and release sediment and other pollutants into the local streams. Contributed content. |
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GRAFTON SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN December 22, 2005 — Helping Our Children Achieve (H.O.C.A.) is a monthly support group for families of special needs children. The meetings are held the first Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m. in the home of Mary Romaniec at 36 Cortland Way in Grafton.
The goal of the new support group is to provide families of special needs children informational resources on therapy options, counseling, education concerns, dietary and biomedical approaches. This is not a school district sponsored group. Participants are able to discuss common concerns, specific needs and gather information on various treatments, therapies and other related issues.
Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, January 4th. We will be hosting guest speakers every month to come share their knowledge on various treatments and therapies that benefit our children. Our speaker for this meeting will be Ted Mahan, owner of Forge Works Farms, a therapeutic riding center, on how horseback riding has evolved to help individuals with special needs. Our speaker for the month of February will be Jennifer Lentz from Apple Tree Arts on the benefits of music therapy.
All physical and mental health disorders will be welcome and discussed. If you have relevant information to share with the group or are a medical professional, therapist or work in a profession dealing with special needs families contact Mary Romaniec at 508/839-9599. Contributed Content. |
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MILFORD
FOUR ARRESTED FOR THEFTS FROM CLARK CORPORATION.
(Milford, MA.) Milford Police Detectives assisted by patrol officers arrest four men suspected in the thefts of expensive kitchen appliances on Sunday December 11, 2005 after being stopped approximately 10:30 a.m. on Fortune Blvd. Detectives had the suspects, which included an employee of Clark Corporation, under surveillance and subsequently stopped a vehicle they observed loading equipment at the loading dock Sunday morning. Detectives working the case include Sgt. Ken Kingkade, Craig Stanley, Dustin Testa, and Richard Belanger. They were assisted by Patrol Officers Joeseph Shuras, David Villani and Russell Poissant during the stop and arrests. Those arrested are: Frank Ippolito, age 42 of 206 Prospect Street Norwood, MA charged in 2 incidents of thefts on December 4 and December 11, 2005 for 3 counts of larceny over $250, and 4 counts of conspiracy. Thomas William Bombard, age 44 of B16 Algonguin Hts Plymouth, MA 2 counts Larceny over $250, 2 counts Conspiracy Noel Serrano, age 29 of 111 Leyden St. Brockton, MA 2 counts Larceny over $250, 2 counts conspiracy William Medeiros, age 30 of 69 Peterson Ave. Brockton, MA, Larceny over $250, Conspiracy (2 counts) ~ From the desk of Lt. James Falvey, Detective Commander |
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Worcester
— On Saturday, February 18, 2006 the State Police from
the Holden Barracks, Leominster Barracks and State Police Detectives
from the Worcester County Narcotics Unit received information from a
confidential source regarding illegal distribution of a controlled
substance.
Baker and Trooper Scott Irish, a recent graduate of the 78th
Recruit Training Troop conducted surveillance on a specific location
in the City of Worcester. At approx 8:00 p.m. during the course of
their investigation they seized approx 3 pounds of marijuana along
with smaller bags containing a green leafy matter believed to be
marijuana. They arrested a subject identified as Daniel J.
Carraher, 29 years of age, of 89 Sterling Street, Apartment 2,
Clinton, MA. Subject Carraher was transported to the State Police
Barracks in Holden
Milford suspects in custody
CAMBRIDGE
— Sheriff James V.
DiPaola joined a bi-partisan group of Massachusetts lawmakers
including Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, Senator Jarrett Barrios (author of
the bill), Attorney General Thomas Reilly, Suffolk County District
Attorney Dan Conley and Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley,
among others. The anti-crime legislation would most notably create a
state-wide witness protection program designed to combat the
increasing instances of intimidation of witnesses and victims.
Worcester Community Foundation/Water and Land Stewardship Fund of a
grant award to do water
quality testing on the feeder brooks of the Westborough Cedar Swamp.
“This funding will help the CSCT volunteers expand the existing
stream flow monitoring program and include quality testing of these
vital resources”, stated John Craycroft CSCT President.