September 11, 2006 — Library Director Rownak
Hussain turned the Hopkinton Library into a memorial today and hosted a
reception following the ecumenical service on the Common to commemorate
the victims of the attack of September 11, 2001. Colella's Market
donated the food.
Last Hurrah
September 11, 2006 — This dragonfly may be
seeing its last season this fall, as dragonflies usually last a
few months at best. It apparently has some miles on it, as one wing has
substantial damage.
September 11, 2006 — This
chipmunk practices his art of scurrying about at the State Park today.
9/11 Remembrance
September 11,
2006; 10:03 am— Fr. Michael Billingsley, left, was joined by Pastor
Leigh Dry, Fir Chief Gary Daugherty, Police Chief Thomas Irvin,
Selectman Chair Muriel Kramer holding son, Ethen, Selectman Mary Pratt and Selectman's
Executive Secretary, Ted Kozak in an ecumenical service remembering the
victims of September 11, 2001 at the Common this morning. The ceremony
ended at 10:28:31 as the horn at the Fire Department sounded, the same
time the North Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.
Moment of
Silence
September 11,
2006; 9:03:13 am — As part of the Town of Hopkinton's 9/11 remembrance,
the fire bell was tolled this morning prior to a moment of silence in
front of the Main Street Firehouse, as Firefighters, Police and others
stood with them.
New
Firefighter
September 11, 2006
— On his very first day on the job, newly hired Firefighter Tim Healy,
left, is shown being introduced to Selectmen Chairman Muriel Kramer and
Patrolman Phil Powers by Fire Chief Gary Daugherty.
Town
of Hopkinton
Monday 9/11/2006 Remembrance Schedule of
9/11/2001
8:46:40
a.m.Flt. 11 crashes into the north tower - Gathered personnel
observe a moment of silence at H.F.D. HQ - ring fire bells
9:03:13
a.m.Flt. 175 crashes into the south tower - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
9:37:46
a.m.Flt. 77 crashes into the Pentagon - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
9:59:04
a.m.
South tower collapses - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
10:00
a.m. Town Common:
Ecumenical Service held by the Town’s clergy with ringing of bells at
the Hopkinton Public Library. Everyone is invited to the Public Library
after the service.
10:03 a.m.Flt 93 crashes southeast of PittsburghPA - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
10:28:31
a.m.
North tower collapses - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
The 32nd Polyarts Festival will be held Saturday, September 30th, 10
am-4 pm, rain or shine, on the Hopkinton Town Common (Exit 21A off Rt.
495). Admission is free. This annual juried show and sales features over
75 artists and crafters from the community and across New England. There
will also be performing artists throughout the day, a food court and an
active children's area.
Sea breeze
September 10, 2006
— The waters of Lake Whitehall were a bit choppy today as the weather
turned a little crisp and the wind came from the North. The view is from
Pond Street.
Albanian Picnic
September 10, 2006 — Flora Busconi of
Hopkinton was one of the managers of the food table at the Albanian
Orthodox Church of Natick's Annual Picnic today at the Laborer's
Training Center on East Street. Mrs. Busconi said that the food table
made over $1,100 selling specialties like baklava and spinach pie.
High and
mighty
September 10, 2006
— Paul "Ned" Niedzialkoski attaches the grommet on the flag to a clip on
the rope while James Remillard steadies the flag pole prior to raising,
at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club's 79 th Annual Chicken
Barbeque today.
"Imagine me and
you..."
September 10, 2006 — These two
turtles are certainly Happy Together on a favorite rock in Little
Pond today.
The man with the
cam
September 10, 2006 — Michael Torosian is
manning the HCAM-TV camera and broadcast controls in this photo taken at
the recent School Committee meeting. Besides working at HCAM, Mr.
Torosian also organizes several sports, works another job full time, and
is a volunteer Fire Fighter. Whew!
Women's arts
Forum
September 10, 2006
— Michele Bredice Craemer was the featured guest and speaker at the
Women's Arts Forum at the CAA Building on Hayden Rowe Street last
Thursday. Ms. Craemer is a self-published author of children's books, as
well as motivational speaker. The Women's Arts Forum is held the first
Thursday of every month and features a different speaker each week. The
forum is organized by Cheryl Perreault and Geri Holland. Those wishing
to participate should email
sandra@caahopkinton.org .
The Green
Team
September 10, 2006
We could not hear above the din of the traffic downtown the other day, but
it appears we have some soccer players and perhaps some cheerleaders.
Nonetheless they were enjoying the fine weather last week.
Hopkinton
Little
League
Tryouts for the 2007 Softball & Baseball season
September 9, 2006
— The Hopkinton Community Endowment Telethon, the event that
raises money to offset
capital projects and will benefit
every resident of Hopkinton, will hold its Annual Telethon on
October 15, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
People volunteering
are not obligated to the entire time, but may volunteer for a time slot
to suit their availability. The program will include musical and comedy
acts with feature stories about the town and sponsors throughout the
show, which will be broadcast on HCAM, access television for Hopkinton
on Channel 8,
To volunteer for this
worthy effort, contact Chuck Joseph at 508 435 5353 or
chuck@REMAXEXEC.com
MetroWest YMCA
Open House
Above, Adam Cooper, 3, who was at the YMCA with his parents taking a
tour of the facility this morning.
September 9,
2006 — The MetroWest YMCA of Hopkinton held an Open House on Saturday
Sept. 9th. They offered tours of their NAEYC Accredited Early
Childhood Center, Challenge Course, Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball
courts, winterized Lodge and the rest of the 116 acre facility at 45
East Street in Hopkinton. For people who missed the Open House, call
(508) 435-9345 or visit
www.metrowestymca.org and click
on Hopkinton.
Senior Center
Move
September 9, 2006 — The Hopkinton High School
Wrestling Team provided the muscle and Caliper Life Sciences donated the
furniture that made today's move into the new Senior Center.
History for
sale
September 9, 2006
— The Hopkinton Historical Society held its Annual Yard Sale today at
the home of Merylyn and Roger Mezitt.
Where:Colella’s Parking Lot 61 Main Street Hopkinton
Spaces Available:
10'x14' for a $5 donation
(to benefit the Daniel E. Colella
Scholarship Fund
Double or Triple spaces available $10/$15
Contact:jenny@colellas.com -or- call
435-3311 9am-3pm ask for Jenny in the office
Hopkinton
over King Phillip 24, 0
by Peter Marso
September 8, 2006
— The Hopkinton Hiller Football Team went into their opening game with
King Phillip Regional this evening as so-called underdogs — but don't
ever under estimate a Dave Hughes team, final score 24-0 Hopkinton. The
Hillers, with an explosive passing attack, along with the speed of Brian
Doyle, over powered the boys from the tough, favored Hockomock League,
in a game that will send a message to the Tri-Valley League that the
Hillers are in for the long haul and will be tough to bring down!
The Hillers, with the great passing combination of Doyle to Paul
Ostrander and the great play from Doyle to Kevin Cassata, shows that
there are many weapons to deal with. Doyle had runs of 78 and 60 yards
and a touchdown pass from Doyle to Mark Sanborn. Sanborn also kicked a
15 yard field goal with plenty of room to spare. The Hiller defense made
up of Will Morningstar, Anthony Tomasz and Cory Thalheimer, and many
other contributors, are tough to deal with. The Hillers will travel to
Oliver Ames High-School in Easton next Friday night and I really like
our chances!
Photos by Ben
Lewis
September 8, 2006 — Half-time
entertainment was provided by the talented Hillers Varsity Cheerleading
squad.
September 8, 2006
— The Hillers chalk up another 6 points on their way to a resounding
defeat of King Phillip.
Fireworks in
September
September 8, 2006
— District Fire Warden Scott Barrett explained procedure to State Fire
employee Seth Sullivan for the upcoming fireworks to be held on the dam
at Hopkinton State Park on September 16 as part of the Ashland Day
celebration.
Dick Cheney
visits Boston
Above, file photo of Vice
Presidential motorcade during his last visit for a fund raiser at Dick
Egan's Hopkinton home in 2003. Interestingly, two identical Cadillac
sedans are in the lead, while a Ford Aerostar is sandwiched in the
middle between the war wagons, perhaps the safest spot in the motorcade.
September 8, 2006 — Vice President Dick Cheney
visited Boston today to speak at a fundraiser honoring Hopkinton
resident and former Ambassador to Ireland, Richard Egan. Depending upon
the news source, Mr. Cheney is either the most hated man in America, or
the best Republican on the planet.
Iron Ranger
Apparel
September 8, 2006
— Theresa Gorman-Kahler of Mendon works on her labor of love at
Hopkinton State Park today, painting an Iron Ranger, one of many
donation collection boxes, that greet people using Massachusetts State
Parks, which are run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Ms. Gorman-Kahler is donating her time in return for a
notation of her website in her signature on each piece.
2nd
Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament
Oct.13-15 and Oct.
20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends.
Hopkinton High School
Tennis Courts
Match play in beginner,
intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older
You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
2006 Labor Day Mobilization Results
The
Massachusetts State Police, the Executive Office of Public Safety's
Governor's Highway Safety Bureau, and more than 270 local police
departments conducted a You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Mobilization
involving extra traffic enforcement focused on apprehending impaired
drivers between August 18 and September 4, 2006.
Preliminary results from the Labor Day weekend (Friday at 6 pm to
11:59 pm on Monday) portion of this mobilization include:
There were two motor vehicle-related
fatalities on Massachusetts roadways during the holiday period. One
involved a pedestrian in Dorchester struck by a passenger
vehicle, the other caused by a multi-vehicle crash in Yarmouth
apparently caused by a driver who suffered from an emergency medical
condition. There were five people killed on Massachusetts roadways
during Labor Day weekend in 2005.
The Massachusetts State Police made 60 OUI
arrests, 12 involving repeat offenders, during the holiday period.
Sixteen of these 60 OUI arrests were generated by the State Police
during two joint state and local police sobriety checkpoints, one in
Lowell and one in New Bedford. Both checkpoints involved the State
Police's new Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile. The New Bedford
checkpoint also generated a yet to be determined number of
additional OUI arrests processed by the New Bedford Police
Department. A full accounting of the OUI arrests made during this
You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Mobilization by state and local police
won't be available for several weeks.
Hopkinton Garden Club Holiday Open Meeting Fundraiser
The
Hopkinton Garden Club will be holding its annual Holiday Open
Meeting fundraiser on Thursday, October 26, 6 to 9:30 P.M. in
the auditorium at Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe (Route 85).
Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. and the program will begin at 6:50 P.M.
Local resident and Interior Designer Sandra Delbridge will be this
year’s featured speaker. This is the second time she will present
her creative ideas to the public. The program is entitled “When
Green is Green”. Using her out of the box thinking Sandra will
create arrangements exploring the use and many shades of green that
are available to the consumer. This idea became evident as she has
worked with different greens from her own garden and added other
elements of green to develop the various themes she is after. The
kitchen arrangement is sure to be a visual treat to all of those who
attend. Other arrangements may include the use of holiday
ornaments, fruits and vegetables, with a few surprises that she
won’t let out of the box yet.
Bring a friend and join us for a fun filled evening. Tickets are
$10 per person or for a group of ten people $80.00. They can be
purchased from Hopkinton Garden Club members, by calling Kathy
Yankee at 508-435-6471 or Pam McPherson at 508-435-3596, or at the
door on the evening of the program if still available. Tickets also
include delicious refreshments, a chance to win a fabulous door
prize and dazzling raffle tables! ~ Garden Club
School District Kicks Off New Year
Budget timeline affected by new Town Charter
NESDEC Report online ~ Private kindergarten cited
as one reason for declining enrollments
by David Hamacher
September 8, 2006 — The School Committee
discussed and voted on several key items last evening at their meeting
in the Middle School Library.
School
Superintendent, Dr. Phelan reported that planned custodial items for all
schools had been completed over the summer, and students were excited to
be back. He went on to report only a minimum of normal transportation
issues had come up during the first two days of school and indicated
that some bus routes and timing issues will be worked out as needed. Dr.
Phelan indicated that the total school population on opening day was
3,356 students in grades K-12. This represents a decrease of 120
students from the latest enrollment projections (just completed in June
2006) which was calculated by the New England School Development Council
(NESDC) based in Marlborough, MA.
Read the full NESDEC report here.
He indicated that
45 new staff members were hired for this year including the 16.8
positions that were budgeted, along with five new administrators. Three
positions are yet to be filled by qualified applicants including a
Literacy Specialist, Speech and Language teacher, and Human Resources
Director. He added that during this hiring season all applications for
all positions were applied for through the web site utilizing the
paperless recruiting process recently put into place. Of the small
amount of hard copy resumes received, the applicants were redirected to
use the paperless process. The superintendent completed his report by
announcing that both a boys and girls soccer team, each with 17 players,
had been added this year.
On September 11,
at 10 AM, a service of prayer and remembrance will be held on the
Hopkinton Common. The service is nondenominational, and will be led
by local clergy. At 10:05, the bell in the library will ring to
remind us of the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade
Center. At 10:28 the bell will ring again as we remember the
collapse of the North Tower. Please come to remember the fallen
heroes of 9/11, to comfort those who mourn them, and to be
comforted.
If there are any
questions about the service, please contact Rev. Leigh Dry,
508-625-1189.
Town
of Hopkinton
Monday 9/11/2006
Remembrance Schedule of
9/11/2001
8:46:40
a.m.Flt. 11 crashes into the north tower - Gathered personnel
observe a moment of silence at H.F.D. HQ - ring fire bells
9:03:13
a.m.Flt. 175 crashes into the south tower - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
9:37:46
a.m.Flt. 77 crashes into the Pentagon - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
9:59:04
a.m.
South tower collapses - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
10:00
a.m. Town Common:
Ecumenical Service held by the Town’s clergy with ringing of bells at
the Hopkinton Public Library. Everyone is invited to the Public Library
after the service.
10:03 a.m.Flt 93 crashes southeast of Pittsburgh
PA - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
10:28:31
a.m.
North tower collapses - blow Fire horn at HFD HQ
September 7, 2006
— This Weston Nurseries Garden Center worker, Annie Smith, gives special
attention to these new arrivals ready for display.
Fast work
September 7, 2006
3:30 pm — Fire and Police personnel secure the scene and prepare a
patient for transport to Milford Hospital after a two-car collision near
1 West Main Street.
Horticultural
camera
September 7, 2006
— The drops of dew from this plant this morning act like a camera lens
in capturing the light from the opposite side — the greenery, the sky,
and the buildings (Look closely) — and inverting and reversing the
light, just as a camera lens does.
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Telethon needs volunteers
The
Hopkinton Garden Club will be holding its annual Holiday Open
Meeting fundraiser on Thursday, October 26, 6 to 9:30 P.M. in
the auditorium at Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe (Route 85).
Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. and the program will begin at 6:50 P.M.
