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Blue Ribbon
September 15, 2007 — This downtown property at the corner of Main and
Mayhew Streets should get an award for the most well appointed fence in town, if
one existed. The wide angle of the lens allows a
view of the fence on both streets.
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Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
September
14, 2007 — Volunteer Jerry Daddio and Assistant Cook Irene Salvucci,
pause for a pose at the Senior Center during Friday lunch. Lunch is only
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POLL RESULTS
<-- HopNews readers by 52 percent to 34 percent do not believe that the President's surge is working.
A CNN poll on the
right, taken last June shows a greater opposition to the war. Although
the unscientific HopNews poll has a smaller sample, it likely reflects
an increase in support for the president following the reported
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College Rock 101
September 14, 2007 — Joshua Comeau makes rappelling down the side of College Rock in Hopkinton look easy today. "That's because it is easy," said Mr. Comeau.
The 21 year-old Hopkinton native said he enjoys mountaineering more than
rappelling, and intends to climb the world's tallest peaks.
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Brian Morrison Appeals Superior Court Ruling
September 14, 2007 — As previously reported, on August 22, 2007, a Superior Court Justice allowed a motion by the Town of Hopkinton to dismiss a lawsuit by Brian Morrison (File photo), former Conservation Commission Chairman, who sought mitigation or other remedial means in the construction of the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Now comes Mr. Morrison with an appeal of that judgement. In a telephone interview today, Mr. Morrison said that the appeal will be heard by the Massachusetts Appeals Court, a process, he said, that could take 12-18 months. Mr. Morrison said that he and his lawyers feel he does have standing in the case, a basis for the appeal. "And we're further encouraged by the fact that they've sided with the other appeal and ordered substantive changes to the project," he said, referring to the Residents' Appeal to the DEP seeking a Superseding Order of Conditions. "The DEP said 'either come up with an amended plan to accomplish all of these things , and if you fail, we will make a determination within 60 days with the information on file'," he said . "Under a Superseding Order of Conditions," said Mr. Morrison, "the Town's failure to comply could result in an outright denial." "It is the wrong place to put in so much discharge into too small a piece of property," he said of the four-acre upland parcel that is surrounded by wetlands. Mr. Morrison also said that the travel time to Whitehall Brook is not long enough.
Whitehall Brook is an Outstanding Resource Water and as such is under
the jurisdiction of the DEP, and not the Hopkinton Conservation
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A Butterfly and a Bumblebee
September
14, 2007 — These Hopkinton neighbors seen on Main Street today, unlike
many of their human counterparts, have no trouble sharing their common
space.
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Gang Activity?
September
13, 2007 — Residents and travelers of South Mill Street are subjected to
this eyesore everyday at the edge of the rustic Blood's Pond.
Apparently, some of the words have been washed off, likely by the DPW.
Gang activity or kids' graffiti? There has been "tagging" all over town
for some time now.
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No Shadow
September 13, 2007 — This groundhog at an undisclosed home in East
Hopkinton didn't stick around for a second pose Thursday afternoon, but
scurried into the bushes at the sight of the photographer.
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New Beaches
September
13, 2007 — The lack of rain combined with a heavy draw of municipal
water by Ashland and Hopkinton have made new beachfront property on a
couple of the islands in Hopkinton Reservoir.
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Caliper Life Sciences’ Presentation at ThinkEquity Partners 5th Annual
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Hopkinton Community Education Program (HCEP)
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Hopkinton Medical Reserve Corps and Board of Health to Conduct Test
Hopkinton’s Emergency Dispensing Site TEST |
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Barktoberfest 2007 Dog lovers take notice – it’s the 7th annual Barktoberfest, the ONLY event that raises money for desperately needed medical care and supplies for the forgotten dogs in town pounds. Raise money by taking a Walk Fur Dogs (with or without a pooch). Enter your dog in the Best Trick, Best Booty Wiggle, Oldest, Looks Most Like Owner, Fastest Sit, and Highest Jump dog contests. Do you think your dog has the potential to be a frisbee champion? Catch the high-flying excitement of the Skyhoundz Local Championship hosted by the Yankee Flyers Dog and Disc Club – they’ll show you how it’s done. Experience a visit to our Dog Wellness Pavilion (featuring massage, T-Touch and Reiki, Ask the Vet, microchipping and nail clipping). Enjoy our fun food court, including delicious barbecue lunch and bake sale, and a silent auction. Admission to Barktoberfest is free. Visit the PoundHounds web site at www.poundhounds.org , set up your own walk page at or call PoundHounds at 508-435-5029 for more information. Well-behaved dogs on leash and animal-loving humans are welcome! Barktoberfest will be held rain or shine (most activities are in pavilions). PoundHounds is a non-profit group and your donations are tax-deductible! Please join us for Barktoberfest 2007 – the dogs in town pounds are counting on your support this year more than ever! |
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Positively Hopkinton Archana Vamanrao selected as a Semifinalist
in the 2008 National Merit® Scholarship Program
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Friends of the Common Collects over $20,000 So Far
Group to have table at Polyarts — to sell Common Postcards, Tee-shirts
Click on the Commonometer above, right, at any time to see the latest total — and the names of the contributors!
by Robert Falcione September 12, 2007 — The Friends of the Common, a group of private individuals and others working as private individuals, met this evening to discuss fundraising strategy and presentations.
Chairman of the group, Ruth Gorman, President of the Hopkinton Garden
Al Rogers of the Parks and Recreation Commission agreed that it would be good to get that work done before the winter. Mr. Rogers said he should have a plan soon for the design for the removal of old trees and the planting of new ones. Boulder Capital and Weston nurseries have promised to help with the landscape design and the planting, respectively. Ultimately, the Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Historical District Commission will need to sign off any plans. Mr. Rogers said that he would need to schedule a Public Hearing to publicize the plan and show the need for tree replacement. Mrs. Gorman offered a recap of fundraising activities, which will include a table or tent at the Common at PolyArts to solicit donations and offer Friends of the Gazebo memorabilia, such as postcards of the Common and tee shirts with a rendering of the gazebo and a "Friends of the Common" imprinting. In addition, the group has been approved for inclusion in the "Millionaire for a Night" cocktail party for fifty people. The group will be selling, as will other groups, $25 tickets for a chance at a 50-person cocktail party for the winner and fifty of their invited guests. The drawing will be held October 2, 2007. Mrs. Gorman has also planned a "Fun Run" at the High School track on October 14, 2007. One-hundred percent of the entry fee will go the the fund.
"Everyone will go home with a prize, and a tee shirt will be included The group has looked at gazebo designs and considered repair of the existing one, which is rotting and in disrepair. A repair of the existing one would likely trigger an ADA compliance requirement, which would mean a ramp 48 feet long, or a metal lift. A lift alone would cost about $19,000, according to latest estimates. The repair of the roof has been estimated at $20,000. However, the group appears to be leaning toward the construction of an entirely new gazebo, one that would be closer to the ground and would accommodate not only handicap access, but moms with their strollers (Similar to photo, right). In a new design, the earth slopes gently around to the back, where it becomes level with the inside floor. "It's the right thing to do [handicap access]," said one member. Jeff Furber of the Community Preservation Commission reported that he met with a representative of Wollaston Foundry to discuss repair of the fountain on the Common. He said that $20,000 was voted at Town Meeting, and that he is seeking additional funding through grants. Architect Scott Richardson was on hand to lend his expertise and is expected to design a plan for the public to see.
Mr. Richardson said that he believed a new gazebo could be built
"resourcefully" for around $50,000, and noted that the fund is almost
halfway there.
TO BE A PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING, PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK MADE OUT TO: HAA/Friends of the Common PO Box 820 Hopkinton, MA 01748 |
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List of Hopkinton Organizations Promoting "Millionaire" cocktail party ticket sales: Friends of the Common Baypath Humane Society Hopkinton Public Library Hopkinton Historical Society Hopkinton PTA Hopkinton Garden Club
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Sam Modoono Sam Modoono Died Sunday, September 9, 2007. Born in Lexington, Massachusetts, Sam graduated from Boston University and went on to earn a doctorate in Psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook.
After a fulfilling tenure at Lesley College as a Psychology Professor, Sam entered the field of management consulting and executive coaching, and was the General Manager of the Norwalk, Boston and New York offices of the Hay Group. A devoted family man, Sam created welcoming and loving homes in Wellfleet, East Hampton, and West Palm Beach and enjoyed a deep connection to these sanctuaries. Sam is survived by his loving wife, Jane Kiriacon Modoono, former Hopkinton High School principal...Arrangements complete |
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Hopkinton Company Expands
September 12, 2007
—
Hearthstone Associates,
the New England Franchisee for Cosi, announces the opening of their
latest restaurant in the
The first Cosi in Known for their fresh flatbread, gourmet sandwiches and salads Cosi is a leader in the fast casual category, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as offering a full catering menu. The first Cambridge Cosi is open seven days a week.
“We are very proud to bring the Cosi concept to
The latest Cosi opening is the eighth for Hearthstone. Based in |
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Selectmen's meeting Town Manager Anthony Troiano Returning to Work Re: Fruit Street: These costs should have been presented more honestly ~ Chair, Muriel Kramer
September 12, 2007 — Town Manager Anthony Troiano addressed the Selectmen for the first time publicly at last night's meeting, his voice wavering and with long pauses, and thanked them — and the town — for their support. Mr. Troiano suffered life-threatening injuries from a head-on collision that killed the other driver on his way home from work on May 15, 2007, and will begin his first full-time week on Monday. Town workers donated 120 days of their sick time to the popular Town Manager. "My children would like to thank everyone for their support." he said (Video above).
In other Selectmen's business, Rev. Paul Clifford, Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church was appointed as the Hopkinton Police Department Chaplain. "The primary role of a Chaplain is to support the police officer in the moment and more so behind the scenes," he said. The Auxiliary Police got a boost with the appointment of Rebecca Carroll, who said she is seeking field experience to augment the degree in Criminal Justice for which she is studying. "When I apply to the Police Academy, I'll have not only a degree, but field experience," she said.
Auxiliary Chief Don Creswell was on hand and explained that the role of
his division is to "back up the Maria Forte of Caffe Italiano at 28 Main street, appearing with her attorney, was granted a change of location of her full liquor license to the location of O'Toole's on South Street/Hayward Street, where she will begin full-time operations on November 1. Ms. Forte will continue to operate downtown during the transition. Selectmen Vice-Chair Mary Pratt noted that their will be an available liquor license. Department of Public Works Director JT Gaucher was on hand with Board of Public Works member Dan McIntyre to ask for $200,000 toward the Waste Water Treatment Facility. Putting the best spin on costs that appeared to go over estimates, Mr. Gaucher said, "We are under by $2,000 the $490,000..." contracted with Earth Tech.
The men explained the process.
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Cost: $100 for returning members, $125 for new members – for the school year
Offers: Orientations, exercise programming, goal setting, body composition, incentive programs and more! |
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“Millionaire for a Night” Raffle drawing October 2, 2007
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MetroWest Senior Artists Honored at State House
BOSTON – September 11 ,2007 — At the start of the first ever 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk Senior Citizen Art Show at the Massachusetts State House today, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) and Representative David Linsky (D-Natick) thanked seniors from Ashland, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, and Natick for making the State House “a little brighter” by displaying their creations. The art show, which runs until Friday, September 21, provides senior citizen artists with the opportunity to display paintings, photography, quilting and other works of art in Doric Hall. As Doric Hall is the starting point for all State House tours, placement there guarantees that their art will be viewed by the hundreds of tourists who visit the historic building each day. At a reception for the artists this morning, Senator Spilka commended their work and praised their eagerness to contribute, both to the art show and to the civic lives of their communities. “As legislators, we cannot do our jobs alone,” Senator Spilka stated. “It’s people like you, with your willingness to get involved with the work that we do at the State House, that make our jobs easier and more fulfilling.” The artists represented include students from the Ashland Senior Center Watercolor Class (Suzie Meeker, Instructor); Franklin Art Association (Jeanne Blake White, President); Holliston Senior Center Art Class, (Lavonne Suwalski, Instructor); Hopkinton Senior Center Art Class (Bill Robinson, Instructor); Medway Senior Center Crafts Class (Kathy Bullock, Instructor); Natick Senior Center Art Class (Deborah Watts, Program Coordinator). The 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk Senior Citizen Art Show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until September 21. For more information, contact Pat Vinter, Constituency Services Director in the office of Senator Karen Spilka, at (617) 722-1640. |
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Recycling with the Lions Club
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"The
News Starts Here!"
Mr. Morrison named the DPW and the Conservation Commission members as
defendants. In allowing that motion by the Town, the judge claimed that
the plaintiff, Mr. Morison, lacked standing to sue, and did not prove
injury. At that time, Mr. Morrison said that the judge did not rule on
the merits of the suit.
In
the event of a Pandemic Flu or another infectious disease outbreak, the
Hopkinton Board of Health and the Hopkinton Medical Reserve Corps will
dispense medication to the citizens of Hopkinton . Hopkinton officials
are preparing for a range of possible emergencies, from hurricanes and
blizzards to a flu pandemic and acts of terrorism. 
September
13, 2007 — Hopkinton High School Principal John McCarthy announced that
Archana Vamanrao was selected as a Semifinalist in the 2008 National
Merit® Scholarship Program (Evanston, Illinois). We congratulate Archana
on this wonderful accomplishment. 
Club
suggested an informational campaign, compete with photos, to inform
residents of the seriousness of the diseased trees on the Common that
need to be removed.
with the entry fee," Mrs. Gorman said.
Support
your Library
regulars, work on parades, patrol on weekends and help with church on
Sunday." The auxiliary officers donate their time.
Community
Covenant Church of Hopkinton
The Lions Club is at it again!
September 29th is their next bottle and can drive. The Lions Club
members will be accepting recyclables at Colella’s Market on Main Street
between 9 am and 2 pm. All profits from this hands-on project go to
those in need.