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Center School Principal to Take Northborough Position in a "Districted" School System

June 21, 2011 — Center School Principal, Jen Parson, has taken a position as Principal of Lincoln Street School in Northborough, one of several K-5 schools in that town. File photo, first day of school 2006.

       Mrs. Parsons sent a letter to parents and posted it on the school's web site. The letter follows:

Dear Center School Families,

I am writing to inform you that after much thought and deliberation, it is with bittersweet emotion that I have accepted the position of principal at the Lincoln Street School in Northborough.

The decision to move on was not an easy one, because I have been professionally challenged and fulfilled at Center School; however, this decision was based on my professional desire to help lead a school that encompasses the full spectrum of elementary school grades, K-5. 

As Center School's principal, I have had the great fortune to work closely and collaboratively with the many talented professionals who educate our students each day.  Center School has an amazing faculty who puts children first, and my successor will certainly be fortunate to work in such a caring, child-centered school setting. 

During my tenure in Hopkinton, I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with so many of you. I have observed firsthand the incredible impact that our parents have on our school community.  I have learned from so many of you about what it means to wholeheartedly and selflessly support a school--I have watched you do this tirelessly year after year. I am so grateful to have been part of your lives, and I thank you for entrusting me with the education and well being of your children each day for the past seven years.

Since I have just accepted the position, plans for my replacement have not yet been determined.  However, Dr. Phelan and Dr, Landman are aware of this situation, and they are both committed to ensuring and communicating a viable plan for the future leadership of Center School.  I will definitely be here for at least part of the summer to continue with preparations for the upcoming school year and to ensure a smooth transition.

Thank you for your ongoing involvement and your endless support.

Truly,

Jen Parson

Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton, Massachusetts Compiled  for HopNews.com by Robert Falcione © 2011 All Rights Reserved New Transactions from June 6, 2011 to June 20, 2011
Address	Buyer	Price	Date	Seller
24 Nazneen Circle	Abdul Fatah Al-Ashabi	$195,200	Jun 20, 2011	Ahmed Mirajuddin TR, Peppercorn Village Realty Trust, Peppercorn Condominium Tr
14 Greenwood Road	James L Persson, Michelle M Persson	$680,000	June 17, 2011	Weichert Relocation Resources Inc.
14 Greenwood Road	Weichert Relocation Resources Inc.	$695,000	June 17, 2011	Michael H Burns, Jill A Burns
3 Spring Lane	Charles S Lowey	$340,000	June 15, 2010	Alan Larrabee
300 Hayden Rowe Street	Paul Y Lu, Jeanne C Un	$459,000	June 14, 2011	Tang Oing, Xiaoyan Cao
7 Ledgestone Drive	D Alex Scott, Carolyn I Scott	$625,000	June 13, 2011	Christopher Nadeau, C Tamara Bell Nadeau
28 Main Street	28 Main Street LLC	$265,000	June 8, 2011	Mark P Shiff Tr, Anrew Z Shiff TrClaire P Shiff Mass QTIP Tr
Last Week
47 Nazneen Circle Bldg 9 Unit A	James A, Susan B Osborn	$449,900	June 3, 2011	Ahmed Mirajuddin TR, Peppercorn Village Realty Trust
7 Connelly Hill Road	Natalie A, Christopher J Tocco	$957,000	June 3, 2011	Eileen O, Kenneth Locke
19 Valleywood Road	Maryellen Papelian	$400,000	June 2, 2011	Michaewl Weiss, Hans H Weiss Est
5 Summit Way	Sasha J, Thomas H Song	$853,000	June 1, 2011	Ivona, Piotr Lassota
3 Forest Lane	Prudential elocation, Inc.	$342,500	June 1, 2011	Julie, Brian Teixeira

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- June 20, 2011

2:03 am Officer Jacob Campbell checked on a party sleeping on the side of the road on School Street...

1:33 am A Stagecoach Way caller reported hearing chanting coming from the woods...

12:09 am A 911 caller from Main Street requested an ambulance for her intoxicated friend...

6:14 pm A Spring Street caller reported a large black bear walking in the middle of the road...

Early Summer Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Landman,

Incoming Superintendent for Hopkinton Public Schools

Please come share your ideas about the past, present and future of the Hopkinton public school system! Dr. Landman will be available to answer whatever questions posed by the attendees. These conversations are an important opportunity to influence priority setting and planning for the years to come. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to jgilmore@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.

1. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday July 7, 2011, at the Central Office Conference Room

2. Noon – 2:00 p.m., Monday July 11, 2011, at the Hopkins School Library. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONVERSATION HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE LIBRARY FROM ITS FORMER LOCATION.

Serious Injuries at Route 135 Accident - Drivers Entrapped

- Medical Helicopter Arrives

June 20, 2011 — A two-vehicle accident on Route 135 just over the line in Ashland sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Ashland Fire Department Public Information Officer Lt, Iarussi. While firefighters raced to extricate each driver, a Hopkinton firefighter consoled the daughter of one. Following the extrication, one driver was transported by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma unit. The video of the scene and the extrication is above.

Head-On Collision - Chopper from Boston Picks up Patient

"Both drivers were seriously injured" Lt. Iarussi, Ashland Fire Dept. Public Information Officer

June 20, 2011 — Following a horrific accident just across the Hopkinton line on West Union Street in Ashland, the driver of the SUV above was taken by Hopkinton Fire Department ground ambulance to UMass Worcester as was her daughter by Ashland ambulance. The driver of the white pickup below was rushed to Boston by medical helicopter. Video on this is being processed and will be uploaded in a while.

Owner Found!!

The owner of the cat that has been 20 feet up in a pine tree on Church Street has been found and is in the process of coaxing it down from the tree.

UPDATE: Friend of owner, Christine St. Andre, climbed the tree and grabbed the cat, which has been missing for a month. It is now back with its loving family.

 Positively Hopkinton

Timlin Race — The Video 

Please enjoy a few minutes from Saturday's Timlin 5k, and Fun Day, in HD

Hot Acoustics performed at Family Fun Day; their music is the background for much of the video. Nearly the entire start was captured.

Summertime

June 19, 2011 — A group of kids had a good time showing off for passing boaters today at a location on a lake in Hopkinton.

Wipe That Grin...

June 19, 2011 — This water snake slid into the water as the photographer approached on a trail surrounding Lake Whitehall today. The snake shows off his painted teeth, which could ward off some potential predators.

Food Chain

June 19, 2011 — These tiny fish (minnows?) were near the shore by the thousands at Lake Whitehall today.

Varsity vs. Alumni in Weaver Memorial Lacrosse Game

June 19, 2011 — The Hopkinton Hiller Varsity team and a team of alumni pose at the Fruit Street Fields Saturday. The two groups played in the first Tom Weaver Memorial Lacrosse Game. The score was not immediately available, but word has it the varsity won. Photo by Kathy MacDonald.

Firemen's Sunday

June 19, 2011 — Tom McIntyre rings the bell during Firemen's Sunday this morning at the Hopkinton Fire Department's memorial on Mayhew Street. Mr. McIntyre restored the bell as well as the adjacent hydrants and other Fire Department displays around town.

2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Double A

Friday Night the Red Sox Double A Little League won the Championship Game....From left to right Russel DeMarco, Timmy Tourigny, David Quinones, Jesse Chambers, Rohan Kapur, Matthew Cooper, Tyler Morse, Zach Pryshlak, Cameron Mulvaney, Dylan Murphy

Fast Girls

In the female division: 1st place - Kate Woelflein (10yrs) 6:11, 2nd place - Gaby Weilding (9yrs) 6:15, 3rd place - Emma Mann (10yrs) 6:20.

All students at Hopkins School. Contributed content.

The top boys, not pictured, are: Kieran Herr, James Tepper and Tyler Zanini.

Charles M. Zettek, 89

Hopkinton- Charles M. Zettek, 89, died June 17, 2011.  He was the husband of Anne E. Zettek.  Arrangements, under the direction of the Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton www.chesmorefuneralhome.com, are incomplete at this time.

And the Winner...

Above, 21 year-old Drew Clark beat the field at the Sharon Timlin Memorial 5k Memorial Race, coming in at 16:37.9 this morning.

Below, 24 year-old Emily Ricketson of Holliston is the first woman to cross the finish line today.

Click on each thumbnail to see a larger photo.

One in a Class

June 18, 2011 — Alex Danahy of Hopkinton was the sole wheelchair/handcycle entrant in today's Timlin 5k Race, crossing the finish line to a cheering throng.

They're Off!!

June 18, 2011 — Runners in the Sharon Timlin Memorial 5k Race to Cure ALS take their first steps this morning as family, friends and spectators lined the street. A dozen or so minutes into the race, an ambulance was dispatched from the finish line to Teresa Road, which was on the course. More photos, as well as video, later today.

Against the Tide - of Breast Cancer

June 18, 2011 — Vietnam War Veteran Navy Seal Will Sawyer gets a push from his wife as the lead kayak in the kayak portion of the race today at Hopkinton State Park during the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition event, Against the Tide.

More photos, as well as video and interviews, later today.

Lake Maspenock Hazard!!

Missing your dock?  There was one spotted this morning floating in front of Crockett Road.  If it is yours please retrieve it.

If it is not yours, please be careful while out boating, skiing, tubing, etc....  Have a great weekend!

Charles Zettek, 89, War Veteran, Former Town Moderator, Passes

Charles Zettek, 89, passed away today three months shy of his 90th birthday with his loving family at his side. Mr. Zettek greatly appreciated the opportunity to serve his country in World War II as a Captain and Lead Bombardier in a B-17 in the 388th Bomb Group - Eighth Air Force.  For his service, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor In Combat three times and the Air Medal that was given to survivors of twenty five missions in B-17's.

He loved the Town of Hopkinton and, in 1953, began a decades-long commitment to public service with tenures on the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Elmwood School Building Committee and most recently as Town Moderator. His family truly appreciates the good will shown towards Mr. Zettek by fellow Hopkintonians especially over the past decade.

Born in Dwight, Kansas and raised in San Leandro, CA, he was a gradate of Harvard College with a Masters Degree in Urban Design.  For almost sixty years, he was an active member who served in many capacities at St. Mark's Church in Southborough.  Mr. Zettek is survived by his wife Anne, five children and eight grandchildren.

JONATHAN EVANS APPOINTED AS KEEFE TECH’S NEW PRINCIPAL

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Joseph P. Keefe Technical School Superintendent-Director James Lynch is pleased to announce that Jonathan Evans, current Director of Student Services, will succeed Patricia Canali as the school’s new Principal.

Superintendent Lynch stated that Evans’ appointment is effective July 1, 2011. According to Lynch, “I have made this decision after a very thorough search process that included a broadly publicized posting, 14 applicants, 6 semifinalists, 4 finalists, two lengthy and probing interviews, and a detailed review of recommendations and references. I am convinced that Mr. Evans is the very best candidate for this important leadership position. I look forward to working with him as Principal and as we go forward to continue to improve our school and service our students.”

Evans has served the Keefe Tech school community for 15 years, beginning his career as an intern in the Guidance Department in while he was earning a Master of Education in Counseling. He came aboard as a full-time Guidance Counselor in the 1997-1998 school year, and advanced to the position of Lead Counselor and then Director of Guidance and Admissions over the next ten years. In 2007, Evans was appointed as Director of Student Services, overseeing the school’s Special Education, Health Services, and Guidance Departments and the coordination of student recruitment and school marketing efforts.

“This is an opportunity to work with an exceptionally talented faculty and administration and a great group of students,” said Evans of his new appointment. “As Principal, I’m looking forward to being in a leadership position where I can help to provide our students with more opportunities for a full high school experience and excellent options for the future.”

Before joining the team at Keefe Tech, Evans worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, where he provided counseling to individuals with disabilities. “I really enjoyed working in a capacity that helped people build skills and set career goals, which led to my decision to pursue a career as a guidance counselor in a career technical school,” he noted.

The search committee tasked with screening candidates was comprised of 12 members from the Keefe Tech school community. Members of the search committee recommended four candidates for final review, and Lynch along with School Committee Chairman Nelson Goldin conducted the final interviews and selected Evans for the position.

“I find working in a career technical school environment to be extremely rewarding because our students choose to come here and receive two educations in one,” explained Evans. “I have provided support to students both academically and in their career technical fields and have seen the benefits of this type of education firsthand.”

Evans is a married father of three and a resident of Sudbury, MA. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Fitchburg State University and teaches a graduate and undergraduate course in Occupational Education. Evans holds a B.A. in Psychology from Providence College, a M. Ed. in Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and many professional education licenses including a Vocational Principal License.

Joseph P. Keefe Technical School is a four-year high school located in Framingham, MA and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition to 13 career and technical programs, Keefe Tech offers a complete college preparatory program to students from the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick.

Jonathan Evans will assume the role of Principal of Joseph P. Keefe Technical School on July 1, 2011. Evans, the current Director of Student Services, has served as a member of the Keefe Tech school community for 15 years.

Due to expected inclement weather, Hopkinton Parks and Recreation rescheduled movie night. 

The movie The Blind Side will now be showing Monday June 20^th at 8:30PM on the Town Common.

Luck of the Irish runs out for Hopkinton Babe Ruth team

June 17, 2011 — They may have come up short in the prized Hopkinton Babe Ruth Championship game held Wednesday night but the fighting "Irish" shown above proudly hoist their team flag in a final act of defiance and team spirit. Team Irish thanks their coaches, Mike Carroll and Steve O'Leary, fans and especially their sponsor - Tom Cronin of Callanan and Cronin Funeral Home. Members are: (kneeling, left to right) Cam Finlayson, Drew Donohue, Paul Windhauser; (second row) Brendan O'Leary, guest manager Ryan Carey, Nick DiBenedetto, Patrick Ryan, Jordan Carroll, Jack Cote; Coach Mike Carroll, Mike Kinzler, Andrew Welzel, Dan Kinzler and Andrew Taggart. Missing from photo are: Coach Steve O'Leary, the team's designated "secret" leprechaun, and Luke Moschini.

TLC Graduation - The Video 

Robert Sprague, 70

Robert Sprague, 70, of Hopkinton, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Arrangements under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com are  incomplete at this time and services will be held at a later date.

The Learning Center Graduation 2011

June 16, 2011 — TLC (The Learning Center) graduated 12 students from their preschool today and showered just about every other student with recognitions and awards, as perhaps 200 fellow students, staff, family members and friends attended. The graduates are caught candidly below accepting their diplomas. Click on each thumbnail for a larger photo. HD Video on Friday? YES!

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