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A Few Scenes and Interviews from Polyarts 2007 (9 minutes long)
September 29, 2007 —David Sheehan speaks with vendors and patrons of Polyarts. To see the video, you will need to "Allow blocked content" if prompted. TIP: Once the movie is playing, you may right-mouse click on the image and then choose "Zoom...Full Screen" to view the HopNews Windows movie in Full Screen mode. |
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Poly = Many
September 29, 2007 — Hopkinton sculptor Michael Alfano speaks with a prospect today at Polyarts. His work is in the foreground. Mr. Alfano can be seen speaking about his work in the video above. |
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The Birds
September 29, 2007 — These birds protecting the sign at the corner of Main and Cedar are regular customers at the Hopkinton Exxon bird feeder, where they have spilled enough sunflowers to start a crop in the shrubbery bed below it. Like humans, they keep a comfortable distance from one another. |
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Whatcha' Gonna Do...
September 29, 2007 — This US Marine helicopter made a loud entrance and exit over the skies of Hopkinton this week. Few nations in the world want to see this pointing in their direction. |
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Modern Day Troubadour
September 29, 2007 — Jeff Snow brought his traveling musical performance to the Hopkinton Public Library to the delight of young and older. |
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September 29, 2007 — Yesterday, at
approximately 8:19 p.m. troopers assigned to the State Police
Barracks in Millbury responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route
495 South approximately 1 mile north of Route 109 (exit 19) in
Preliminary investigation by Trooper
Brian Tully indicates that
50-year old
Rodney L. Gladle Sr. of
This crash remains under
investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision
Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime
Scene Services Section and the State Police Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Section. The Milford Police Department, the Milford
Fire Department, Hopkinton EMS and
Due to the investigation and vehicle recovery all lanes of Route 495 South were closed for approximately 2 ½ hours when the left lane was opened. The right two lanes of Route 495 South remained closed approximately an additional 4 hours. Traffic was diverted off Route 495 South at Route 85 (exit 20) and back onto Route 495 South at Route 109 (exit 19). |
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Hillers upset Norton 21-14 Jeff Doyle coming off an injury ran and threw the Hillers to a 21-14 win over Norton played last night in Norton. Doyle scrambled for a touchdown to put the Hillers in a tie in the 2nd quarter. 7-7. It was a 12 yard scramble and Mark Sanborn kicked the extra point. The Hillers Zach Carroll ran a t.d. in for 6 yards. The final Hopkinton touchdown came on a Doyle passing option to Mark Sanborn which put the Hillers ahead for good 21-14. The Hillers battled and are looking good. Will Morningstar played a great defensive game and made many tackles to keep the Hillers alive. The Hillers host Holliston next Friday at 7:00 in Hopkinton. ~ Peter Marso |
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Music in Hopkinton on Friday Night
September 29, 2007 — In case you missed it, hear Deborah Rocha sing at ESL Girls Night Out and hear Jeff Snow at the Library, both are above. |
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Golden Frame
September 29, 2007 — The shoreline vegetation provide an early autumn frame for the island at ice House Pond, the gazebo, and the mud between each. |
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Synchronized Landing
September 29, 2007— These mallard ducks all land at precisely the same time on the Hopkinton Reservoir. |
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Two Birds
September 29, 2007 — This sparrow helped the photographer, who was looking for a photo of a bird, pardon the pun, kill two birds with one stone as he also wanted to remind readers of the Police Golf Tournament on October 1 at the Hopkinton Country Club. Please see the Calendar. |
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Making a Point
September 29, 2007— Former Selectman Ron Clark makes a point during last Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting on Fruit Street. Mr. Clark was also the Chairman of the now-defunct Fruit Street Development Committee. |
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Board of Appeals Oil Truck Overnight Parking Now Prohibited on Meserve Street Must be parked in area "remote from habitation"
September 27, 2007 — The Board of Appeals submitted their 25-page Decision to the Town Clerk today in the matter of the Appeal of the Zoning Enforcement Officer's (ZEO) Cease and Desist order against The Alliance Express (Heating Oil Partners L.P.), which has been operating a fuel storage and truck terminal facility on Meserve Street, a neighborhood of residential homes. ZEO Charles Kadlik noted that upon review, he learned that there was only a variance granted in 1974 for the storage of the fuel oil, but no Special Permit for the decades-old facility. Trucks have been stored overnight in violation of the prohibition of such a use in an area of habitation. The Decision notes that the permits required to park the vehicles in any municipality gave a Chelsea address of the "Land where Vehicle is Parked Overnight," rather than the Meserve Street address where they actually were parked. Mr. Kadlik wrote in his Order: "These trucks are started in the early hours of the morning to warm up during the week and on weekends. I have no desire to infringe upon your living, but I am concerned that you are not concerned about the rights of your neighbors to live in a relatively clean, noise free environment." In addition, results of required testing of the tanks and inventory certifications to "assess the integrity of underground storage tanks," according to the Decision, were not submitted. The Decision by the Board includes a new Cease and Desist Order, but suspends it upon compliance with conditions of the Decision, and laws stated therein and otherwise, allowing a use that has not been previously granted by Special Permit, and that is an expressly prohibited use by being within the boundaries of the recently altered Water Protection Overlay District (WRPOD) in 2006. There are 60,000 gallons of fuel stored in three underground tanks used to supply the home delivery trucks. Almost 4.5 million gallons almost was transported to and from that facility in the 2003-2004 season. If the use of the property changes, then the current zoning will kick in, prohibiting such uses in the future, which is one of the purposes of zoning.
It appears after a quick read of the Decision that it does not
address the early morning idling of vehicles, an activity that
the ZEO will likely address . However, a town
bylaw prohibits the running of equipment before 7:00 a.m.,
something that may prohibit the filling of the machines before
that time.
NOTE: The entire Decision can be read here. |
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Dry Spell, Drought?
Ben Lewis
takes the HopNews camera in search of water, above. |
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Reader Remembers Honor Roll Editor -
Thanks for
your picture of the Honor Roll. I remember how proud we were of
it up there in the Common. I was a little younger than those on
the list but knew many of them. Is it still around or has only
the picture survived? I read your excellent paper every night.
Good work. September 27, 2007 |
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ST. PAUL’S 16TH ANNUAL “BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS” OCTOBER 7
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Save the Date! Hopkinton Wine & Spirits Grand Tasting & Open House Saturday, October 13th 1 - 6 PM |
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Hopkinton Public Library Celtic Music Join us for this
exciting and fun program where traditional and contemporary songs blend
melodically for your listening pleasure. Jeff will sing & play guitar,
autoharp, bouzouki and bodhran! |
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The Macmillans Return to ESL Coffeehouse Oct. 6
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SUNDAY TAPS VIGIL
OCTOBER 7, 2007
Please join the
Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee on Sunday October 7,
2007 as we join thousands of communities across America for a
remembrance ceremony at the Gazebo at the town common in
Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The Committee is hosting a “Sunday
Taps Vigil” starting at 7pm. The ceremony will consist of a
short tribute to American soldiers, veterans and their families
and is expected to last 15 minutes. The ceremony will include
the sounding of the 24 hauntingly beautiful notes of “Taps”. |
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Middlesex County Justice/Crime
CAMBRIDGE - September 27, 2007 - Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today that a 65-Year-Old Everett man has been indicted by a Middlesex Grand Jury in connection with the alleged murder of his ex-wife, Dorothy Philbrook, age 65, also of Everett.
George Philbrook, age 65, of Everett, is charged with murder, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of a defaced firearm used during a felony, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
“We allege that this was a domestic dispute which tragically turned to violence and death,” District Attorney Leone said. “Mr. Philbrook’s arrest was the result of courageous police work by the Everett and Malden Police, who worked together to track down and apprehended the defendant minutes after the shooting, and while he was still in possession of a loaded weapon and several extra rounds of ammunition.” |
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James Montgomery at Cornell's Field October 21, 2007 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Left to right, Isabel Holden, Madison Calkins, Christine
Leonard, Colleen Malloy. Back row, Abigail Carbonneau,
September 27, 2007 — Junior Girl Scout Troop 3799 was treated to a visit to the Selectman’s office Tuesday afternoon as they worked toward their “Local Lore” badge. The 4th grade troop met with Geri Holland, Executive Assistant and Clerk to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Holland explained the workings of the Selectman’s office and all the preparations that go into a selectman’s meeting.
Anthony Troiano, Town Manager, also met with the girls and
described his role, and the role of others in our town
government. Both Ms. Holland and Mr. Troiano answered all the
girl’s questions and the girls had a tour of the town hall.
After having their photos taken in the selectmen’s chair, each
girl was presented with a certificate of gratitude and respect
from Mr. Troiano. It was a memorable day for Troop 3799. Thank
you Ms. Holland and Mr. Troiano for taking time out of your busy
schedule to meet with our troop. ~ Troop 3799
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Above sign was once on the Hopkinton Common. |
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White Powder in Mailbox
September 27, 2007 — Firefighters and police under floodlights await a Hazmat team to investigate a Winter Street resident's report of a white powder in his mailbox. Police closed the road while the investigation continued. The team arrived shortly before 8:00 p.m., and cleared at 8:28 p.m. According to Lt. William Miller of the Hopkinton Fire Department, the team discovered that the powder was baking soda, and not a hazardous material. The US Postal Service as been used by criminals in the past to deliver deadly poisons to unsuspecting legslators. According to Wikipedia: The 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States, also known as Amerithrax from its FBI case name, occurred over the course of several weeks beginning on September 18, 2001. Letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and two Democratic U.S. Senators, killing five people and infecting 17 others. The crime remains unsolved. Senator Patrick Leahy, one of the recipients of an anthrax letter, publicly stated just before the sixth anniversary of the case that he believes people within the US government know the source of the anthrax powder. According to Hopkinton Police Sgt. Sutton, the police do not know what was behind the incident.
"If the intent was to scare," said Sgt. Sutton, "it would be a
charge of placing a hoax device. A lot of these laws are new
since 9-11. The gentleman has not had any other threats, hate
mail or problems, and he doesn't work in a place that uses
animals."
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HOPKINTON -
Dorothy J. McBride, 91,
died at her home Monday, September 24, 2007. Born in Milford,
she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Florence (McArdle)
MacKinnon. |
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Bill's Pizza is Back Coupons is the word
Coupons Check out the coupons in the page linked by their icon ad. Print them yourself any number of times and bring them in on the specified days. |
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Fruit Street Stakeholders meet with Selectmen No new Fruit Street Development Committee
by Robert Falcione September 26, 2007 — The main order of business at Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting was a discussion, as outlined by Chairman Muriel Kramer, of the various projects slated for the town-owned Fruit Street property. However, during any discussion of Fruit Street, the Board is reduced to three members, because Vice-Chair Mary Pratt is a direct abutter, and Selectman Michael Shepard's daughter lives within some designated zone of influence. But before the round-table over the property, Mr. Shepard availed himself of the ten-minute Public Discussion segment afforded residents by the Selectmen near the beginning of each meeting. Mr. Shepard first spoke of the right of people to appeal things that are decided by Boards or other governing bodies, but not to make frivolous appeals. Mr. Shepard did not refer to any specific incidents. Mr. Shepard went on to talk about the Fruit Street property without mentioning it by name, calling it "the property of which I cannot speak," suggesting that a private company such as John Smith [in Milford] could come in, lease the property and provide athletic services such as fields. The last two Town Meetings have shot down appropriations for the construction of Parks and Recreation Department athletic fields on the Fruit Street property. Brendan Doyle of the Parks and Recreation Commission would later say that his group is still pursuing the construction of fields on that property. Mrs. Kramer would refer to the "news about artificial turf, given the proximity to the wells," implying some sort of danger to drinking water, and asked Mr. Doyle if he would investigate. Mr. Doyle implied he would not investigate, saying he was certain that the consultants they hired would have said something. Mrs. Kramer started the conversation by saying, "As a community we have been paralyzed by our inability to get things done. This forum is an opportunity to start fresh. "I believe we need to challenge each other. Every question is not opposition, but is hard work to make progress," she said. DPW Director JT Gaucher cited the progress of the Waste Water Treatment Facility and the new water well, which he said cannot be drawn from until the treatment plant comes online. However, later in the meeting Board of Public Works member Dan McIntyre explained that water can be taken out of that well to rest the other wells, but the overall capacity cannot be increased until water is put back into the ground to recharge it. Mr. McIntyre also said that he agreed with the Conservation Commission that a DPW facility, one of the originally planned uses of the property, should not be located on that land.
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Caution for Milford Residents Good advice for everyone
(Milford,
MA.) September 26, 2007 — There have been numerous reported
breaks throughout the Milford Community during the summer
months. They include commercial and residential buildings as
well as motor vehicles and have occurred in different areas of
town. Most of burglaries are believed to have been committed
during the late night to early morning hours under the cover of
darkness. In some instances there have been intrusions into
homes while the residents were asleep and unaware of the
burglaries until discoveries of missing items were observed once
they were awake. Some of the breaks were determined that entry
was made by removing a window screen with an open window on the
rear first floor level and then burglars have made efforts to
hide their crimes from detection by replacing removed window
screens that they used to enter a dwelling. Many motor vehicles
breaks still occur due to valuables left visible in unlocked
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