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MIDDLESEX DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARTHA COAKLEY AND MIDDLESEX PARTNERSHIPS FOR YOUTH, INC. HOST SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT
“A key element in the successful development of youth is a safe and secure learning environment,” said District Attorney Martha Coakley. “We are increasingly aware that this environment can best be achieved when school administrators and staff work together with law enforcement and social services, combining resources and knowledge to create a complete foundation for students. This Summit provides a unique setting where professionals in these fields can come to the table and work collaboratively to create safe and healthy schools.” This year marks the 11th anniversary of the School Safety Summit. The Summit was first established as the Community Based Justice (CBJ) Summit, to provide legal updates for individuals involved with the CBJ Program, which helps to maintain public safety and deter high-risk and violent youth by steering them in a more positive, productive direction. Over time, the focus of the Summit shifted to law enforcement as well as prevention, education, and early intervention. Today, the School Safety Summit provides training for schools and law enforcement to intervene with youth at an earlier age, discussing topics such as violence, substance abuse, truancy, and emergency management, among others. During the Summit, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and MPY presented their second annual “Citizenship in Action Award.” The award is presented to one individual who lives or works in Middlesex and who has made a difference towards making Middlesex communities safer and healthier. This year’s recipient of the “Citizenship in Action Award” was Officer John “Jackie” Mills, a D.A.R.E. officer with the Woburn Police Department. In his role as D.A.R.E. officer, Mills educates children on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Mills also established a D.A.R.E. drop-in center to keep children off of the streets. |
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How much wood...
October 5, 2006 — This woodchuck ran in front of the photographer's vehicle and then paused for a photo in the driveway of an East Street resident. |
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Good deed for today
October 5, 2006 — Samantha Stevens is part of a crew from Intel recruited by Aaron Whitesel of the United Way of Tri-County to help with some painting and staining at the MetroWest YMCA on East Street today. |
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Police News Up-To-date today, October 5, 2006 9:21 am A woman called to say she struck and killed a cat on Ash Street and left the body on the doorstep of a business there...
5:28 pm Officer Gregg DeBoer and Sgt. Michael Sutton investigated the report from Westborough Police of a tent set up on an embankment near the Mass Pike...
4:24 pm Officer Thomas Lemon and Det. Scott Van Raalten responded to a complaint that an intoxicated male entered a West Main Street business... |
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Summer revisited
October 4, 2006 — This beautiful creature was in the company of many more of its kind today, all over Angel's Garden Center on West Main Street. |
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ZAC reopens discussion on controversial Water Resources Protection "Fruit Street was chosen to protect our Municipal water. Maspenock is contaminated — we can't get water there." ~ Carol Deveuve
October 4, 2006 — The Zoning Advisory Commission (ZAC) heard from several people this evening, and agreed to reopen discussion of a controversial delineation of what was a new Water Resources Protection Overlay District that got passed at Town Meeting in May. The map that defined the areas of protection and was championed and presented by former Selectman Eric Sonnett, was contested on the floor of Town Meeting by another map presented by Carol Deveuve, who stated, as she did this evening, that the new map removed protection from a future potential drinking well site on the Town-owned Fruit Street property. When asked on the Town Meeting floor before the vote, if the existing map would preclude the building of a waster water treatment plant at the proposed site, Selectman Eric Sonnett said, "No." "There is a question of whether Whitehall Brook should be in the zone," said Kevin Kohrt, an activist resident who is expected to ask the Planning Board to appoint him to ZAC. Whitehall Brook has been referred to as the area that effluent from a treatment plant will flow to, and in turn, flow to the Sudbury River, away from Hopkinton's drinking water, according to Earth Tech, a firm that presented scientific evidence in support of the map at Town Meeting. Another firm presented opposing evidence also. "This is our nest egg," Mr. Kohrt said, referring to the potential drinking water resource. "The State says if you are going to put a wastewater treatment plant there, you have to re-look at it." Mr. Kohrt was referring to the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for Town-owned Fruit Street land that approved of uses for that land. A wastewater treatment plant is planned for an area in the Fruit Street property that is near a potential drinking water well that is outside of he protection. But before Town Meeting in May and the acceptance of the new map, according to its opponents, the well been inside of the protected area. "I want the protections put back the way they were," was how Mrs. Deveuve summed it up. "DEP assumes the minimum," explained Hyrdrogeologist William Beyer from the firm Faye Spofford and Thorndike, in regards to the standards the DEP requires for protecting water resources. "You [the Town] can define your aquifer protection as you wish," he said. "You can extend your protection into the future," he added, referring to the protection of not just existing wells, but well sites under consideration. There is one such protected site near Alprilla Farm Road. Mr. Beyer also agreed that the Town can include more area than scientifically defined. ZAC will meet again in November to discuss this matter and hear evidence from experts. |
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Downtown Patrol
October 4, 2006 — Officer Thomas Griffin on patrol on Main Street today. The Police Department was especially active today with sticker, seatbelt and crosswalk enforcement. |
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On your mark...
October 4, 2006 — The two Soap Box Derby racers above are a split second into their race as the starter releases them on Saturday. Their journey across the finish line will be recorded electronically. |
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Water sports
October 4, 2006 — The dog gives scale to his owner's model boat, that could easily be mistaken for a full sized one if it had been photographed alone. |
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REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR A CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE BY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. October 10, 2006 Pursuant to 207 C.M.R. 3.03(4) and 207 CMR 2.02(1), the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, will conduct a public hearing on October 10, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Hopkinton Town Hall – Board of Selectmen’s Room located at 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to assess the qualifications of Verizon New England, Inc. with regard to its application for a cable television license in the Town of Hopkinton, and to accept public comment on a proposed cable television license. Any relevant applications, reports, statements, licenses, documents and amendments to be considered at the hearing that constitute public records under state law are available for public inspection during regular business hours. The documents are available for reproduction at a reasonable fee at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Hopkinton Town Hall (1st Floor). BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF HOPKINTON |
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ART FORUM
The Women's art forum will be held at the CAA Thursday Oct. 5 from 7 - 9 pm. Two local quilters are speaking and a large crowd is expected. |
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Studio Session Live welcomes Katrin Roush and Chris O’Brien Wednesday,
10/4/06 at the HCAM–TV
8 Studios Reserve them at HCAM.tv |
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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 COST: $15 per person per event FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER: Go to www.activityreg.com File photo |
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The Friends of Whitehall would like to invite the public to attend Wednesday, October 4th at 7:15pm Golden Pond Assisted Living Facility Wednesday Oct 4th at 7:15pm in the activities room, Golden Pond Assisted Living Facility. Gabrielle Stebbins , Instream Flow Technical Assistant will speak to the Friends of Lake Whitehall and members of the Hopkinton High School Environmental Club about the RIFLS program (river instream flow stewards) and the Riverways Program, which is under the auspices of the Fish and Wildlife Division. |
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Come see this crazy bunch of characters!
ELS Live! Friday October 13th and Saturday October 14th, 8pm at the Woodville Rod and Gun.
Advance ticket price $15. $20 at the door. No taking of Reservations! Tickets are on sale now and going fast for ESL LIVE! This is an adult only show. It follows the format of Saturday Night Live with comedy skits, a live band, musical guests and mock commercials. After the show the dance floor opens up until midnight! They sold out last year so get your tickets early! For more information on how to purchase tickets call 508 435-2114 or email esltheater@comcast.net |
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Hopkinton Women's Club reaches out
People who
would
like to be part of one of the most philanthropic
organizations in Hopkinton, participate in ongoing projects,
collaborate to explore new opportunities, and make new
friends; meetings are generally held the second Monday of
the month. Social Hour is 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., meeting
is 10-11 a.m., and program 11-12 p.m. Welcome to the new
members of The Hopkinton Women’s Club! The next meeting,
scheduled for October 16th, will be held at the
Cultural Arts Alliance on Hayden Rowe Street and will
feature our
Women's Club Directory ~ Fundraiser At Polyarts, the Women’s Club sponsored a booth and sold note cards, pictures, and mailed out the new telephone directory! The directory is sponsored by the Hopkinton Women’s Club and you will receive your copy in the mail. Additional copies of last year’s book and the new book for your car or office are on sale for $5 per copy. The Hopkinton Women’s Club is in the middle of a fundraiser with The Pampered Chef® Kitchen Tools to stock the new kitchen for the new Hopkinton Senior Center with their wish list of tools! Many orders were taken at Polyarts, and you can place your order at the Women’s Club booth at Colella's parking lot on October 9th, at the Open House at the Senior Center on October 14th, by calling Beth Jacobs at (508) 435-2665 or go online to www.pamperedchef.biz/theonlinecatalog view the catalog and place your order directly under the Hopkinton Senior Center’s Show!
Membership drive Looking ahead, the November 13th meeting will be an evening program locally here in Hopkinton and will focus on attracting women interested in learning more about the Women’s Club and membership. Time and place to be determined. On December 11th, our meeting will be a social, meeting and gift collection for residents and children in need and will be held at the home of Pam McPherson, 72 Old Elm Way, beginning at 9:30 a.m. For further information, please call Renee Martin, Hopkinton Women’s Club Membership Chairperson at (508) 435-1271 rjmar13@aol.com or Jeanne Quaranto at (508) 435-2433 jeanneq@qualitymedeval.com. ~ Contributed content |
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DROP-IN HOLIDAY CRAFTS IN LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ROOM |
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Robert F. Connelly, 84, died Tuesday, October 3, 2006 in Milford. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jane (Farrell) Connelly. He was a self-employed dairy farmer and owner of Connelly's Red Barn Appliance Outlet in Hopkinton.
He is survived by his daughters Margaret Paolini and her husband
Robert of Hopkinton, Louise Mondi of Franklin and Mary Jane
Connelly of Conn., his sister Dede Grant of Hopkinton, and his
grandchildren Matthew, Stephanie and Amanda Paolini and Alison
and Max Mondi; and many nieces and nephews. |
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Police Golf Tournament
October 3, 2006 — Above, DPW Foreman, Phil Schiloski, Patrolman Matthew McNeil, Detective Scott Van Raalten, and Patrolman Patrick O'Brien pause for a pose at the Hopkinton Police Local 254 Golf Tournament yesterday. Photo by Patrolman Tom Griffin. |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR OCTOBER
October 3, 2006 — For Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), the Middlesex District Attorney's Office has launched a second annual awareness campaign, including outreach to hospital emergency rooms and other services for victims of domestic violence.
“Statistics citing the instances of domestic violence in the Commonwealth and nationwide continue to be alarming,” said District Attorney Martha Coakley (File photo). “It is my hope that through a coordinated effort with employers, emergency room staff, and law enforcement, we are able to raise awareness and educate victims on how to get help at moments when they seek medical attention because of abuse.” 5,198 Abuse Prevention Orders were filed in 2005 in Middlesex Court alone. Informational Brochure.
Like in 2005, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office encourages victims of domestic violence to call the Massachusetts statewide domestic violence hotline. 877-785-2020. |
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Flame-broiled
October 3, 2006 — These folks from the Lions Club offered their "art of cooking" at Polyarts on the Common on Saturday with the apparent purpose of keeping the flames going under those burgers. |
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Trick or Trick!
October 3, 2006 — These monsters, ghouls, bogeymen and demonic hellhounds stopped by the HopNews office yesterday for an afternoon scare while enjoying their holiday from monster school. |
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But Time is running out!
October 3, 2006 — These lucky Elmwood students won raffle prizes for submitting an order to the HPTA Innisbrook Fall Purchase Program. They, along with all other students who submit an order by Thursday, October 5th at 1 PM, are eligible for the drawing of the grand prizes: I POD Nano & $ 100.00 Amex Gift Card Winners will be announced during Friday Morning announcements in school. Don't delay, help support the HPTA in its efforts to continue to bring the enrichment programs your children enjoy to the schools.
Help Support Our School! While supporting a great cause, OUR STUDENTS! |
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October 3, 2006 — Today, at approximately 4:13 a.m. State Police Dispatch in Middleboro received a 911 call from Christopher Tetler advising he and his wife, Kristen Tetler, were traveling on Route 3 northbound attempting to get to the South Shore hospital in Weymouth. He indicated his wife was pregnant and her water had just broken. Christopher Tetler was instructed to pull his 2001 Honda CRV to the side of the road and await an ambulance. Troopers from the Norwell Barracks and the Hanover Fire Department ambulance were dispatched to their location on Route 3 northbound, in the area of exit 13, Hanover. A short time later Troopers Matthew Croteau, Stephen Gabriel and Mark Hogan arrived on scene. At approximately 4:25 a.m. a baby boy was delivered in the vehicle by the troopers. The Hanover Fire Department arrived and transported the mother and baby boy to the South Shore hospital. The father and another 2-year-old boy, who was traveling in the vehicle, were escorted to South Shore Hospital. |
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October 2, 2006 — According to Public Health Administrator, Tom Ryder, Children's Hospital called to say that a Hopkinton five year-old who has reportedly been in intensive care has tested negative for EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis), a cause of meningitis, or inflammation of he brain. Mr. Ryder was not contacted by the Department of Health regarding the girl's disease, and so is unsure of its communicability, because further information was unavailable at the close of business at Town Hall. "If it is communicable," said Mr. Ryder, "it would be reportable and we would do a follow up with the patient and family to see where they've been." HopNews will report any further developments. Previous report. |
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Last Chance Little League Tryouts Friday October 20th from 5pm to 8pm at Carrigan park for both Softball and Baseball players. Visit www.hopkintonlittleleague.com for information. Contact donaldelehman@aol.com with questions. |
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Hopkinton Trails Club, Meeting and event Club meeting: Thursday, October 5, 7pm. Golden Pond, 50 Main St, Lower level. Meetings are open to everyone. We will be discussing upcoming hiking and maintenance events and town wide trail related issues.
Hike at Reservoir Run, Hopkinton State Park: Saturday, October 14, 2006, 1pm. Meet at access road on Rafferty Road near corner with Rt 85 (Cedar St). |
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Hopkinton Wine and Spirits 3rd Anniversary Open House Open House & Grand Tasting Saturday, October 14, 1 – 6 PM
Want to taste over 50 great wines? Join your friends at Hopkinton Wine & Spirits at the wine event of the year! Open House & Grand Tasting Saturday, October 14, 1 – 6 PM. Enhance your wine knowledge with some of the region’s leading wine experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste wines from around the world. 77 West Main Street (at Lumber Street). 508-435-1292 |
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VENDORS WANTED !!
Colella’s 2nd Flea Market/Yard Sale/Craft Fair EXTRAVAGANZA !!! When: Columbus Day, Monday October 9th 8am-2pm (setup 7am) 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. |
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HOPKINTON TOWN CLERKOctober 18th is the last day to register to vote for the November 7th State Election October 18th Hours 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Absentee Ballots Are Available. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office or Download applications on Town Clerk’s website http://www.hopkinton.org |
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today, October 2, 2006
8:00 pm A caller from Hayden Rowe Street reported that someone was trying to break into a vehicle...
5:39 pm A caller reported a minor motor vehicle hit and run at a West Main Street gas station...
7:55 am A caller reported that a tire rolled down Pleasant Street and across Main Street... |
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William R. Sullivan, 70, died at home September 30, 2006 after a long illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late William E. and Mary (Ridge) Sullivan. He was a U.S. Naval veteran serving on the USS. Leary as a Fire Controlman 3rd Class. He was employed as a graphic artist for TASC before his retirement. ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE |
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Jean C. Eberlin, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2006 while residing at the Beaumont Nursing Home in Northbridge. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Eberlin whom she was married to for 45 years.ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE |
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It's All About the Roses
October 2, 2006 — Mrs. Alfreda White receives roses and flowers from Tom Nealon of the Senior Center Building Committee last week during the ribbon cutting, for her great efforts on behalf of the Committee. The Center's staff has put the welcome mat out for people 60 and over for entry to the building, starting October 2.. |
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30 Years Old
October 1, 2006 — According to owner Christine Martin, Sunshine Preschool is celebrating 30 years of being in Hopkinton, with over 120 kids enrolled consistently, for almost every year. Some of Friday's charges pose in front of the sign that was donated by last year's graduating class and recently installed. One parent, who has remained anonymous, contributed enough to insist that the sign be made of granite, according to Mrs. Martin. "It was in return for our contributions to Hopkinton," Mrs. Martin said. |
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State
Missing Juvenile in Wales On Friday, September 29, 2006, at about 4:30 p.m., the Wales Police Department contacted the State Police for assistance in locating a 16-year-old male who had been missing since about 3:50 p.m. in a wooded area of the Norcross Conservation Area. State Police deployed C Troop patrols, the State Police Canine Unit and the State Police Airwing to assist the Wales Police Department, the Wales Fire Department and local civilian search and rescue volunteers with the search for the boy who had become separated from his father and uncle while taking a walk in the Conservation Area. (File photo)
At about 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Chief Carl Ekenbarger, Chief of the Wales Fire Department, was assisting with the deployment of State Police personnel on Route 19 along the Connecticut border and observed the boy walking along Route 19 just north of the Connecticut line, approximately 2 miles south of where the boy had been separated from his family. Chief Ekenbarger transported the boy back to the Command Post where the boy was examined by Wales EMS. The boy had no visible signs of injuries but was transported as a precautionary measure to an area hospital for further evaluation. Due to the boy’s age, his name will not be released. READ MORE: THREE FATALITIES |
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TYNGSBORO
– 
guest
speaker Attorney Kathleen Nealon who will discuss legal
issues pertaining to the aging population. 
MIDDLESEX
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARTHA COAKLEY LAUNCHES 
Innisbrook
extended
Baby
Boy delivered on Route 3 in Hanover with help of State
Police
POLITICAL
NOTICE
State
Police busy in Sturbridge area this weekend.