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A Day for Daisies
March 26, 2007 — Troop 2962 Daisies, all in kindergarten, met with the Town Manager this afternoon and received recognition for their community service and dedication to the Town. They in turn, and as part of their merit recognition, gave flowers to the Selectmen; green petals for recycling and rose colored for making the world a better place. |
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Milford Police warn of con artists Banks across Mass find fraudulent checks for fake Lottery Prize Money
The variety of advance fee schemes is limited to the imagination of the con artists who offer them such as counterfeit lottery scams. We are received information from some banks in Massachusetts and New England that they have received several cashiers checks found to be counterfeit all involving some type of phony lottery winnings from a variety of sources that people believe is legitimate.
Some Tips to Avoid Advanced Fee Schemes (Source: FBI website)
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12:10 pm A cell phone caller reported a road rage incident on Wood Street...
2:01 pm A caller from Wood Street reported that a small yellow dog was terrorizing her and her children...
8:10 pm Detective Scott Van Raalten checked and spoke with a male in a West Main Street parking lot. He advised him, over a language barrier, of the proper location to relieve himself. |
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Real Estate Transfers for Hopkinton for Past Week Most recent first Compiled by Eric Montville for HopNews.com One new sale this week
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Project Just Because takes over fundraising for fire victims
Family displaced ~ No injuries
March 26, 2007 — A fast moving fire that destroyed
workshops and two apartments, and displaced a family, Project Just Because has taken over fundraising efforts for the mother and her two children. "They were wonderful," said Barbara Dobson (Photo), owner of the properties and grandmother to the students, one who attends Center School and one who attends Hopkinton Middle School. "We have so much food," she said. "There's no room in the fridge!" People wishing to donate should contact Project Just Because, according to President Cherylann Lambert-Walsh, to fill a number of needs. They are at 45 South Street, Suite G, Hopkinton. A phone call ahead to 508-435-6511 would be appropriate 9am-4pm daily to coordinate the best time to visit. Among the needs, according to Ms. Walsh, are gift cards for food, housewares, and clothing. All three lost bicycles in the fire. The girl wears size 7-8 and the boy size 18, with a 32-33 waist equivalent (However, he prefers to pick out his own clothes). "We want to make it a little easier for people to give," said Ms. Walsh. Money is at the top of the list of needs for the family. Checks may be made to Caroline Melito and dropped off at Project Just Because. |
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Hopkinton Historic Preservation Trust Group looks to raise funds
March 26, 2007 — On February
13, the Town’s Board of Selectmen unanimously approved
the creation of the Hopkinton Historic Preservation A small number of donations have already been collected to seed the trust fund, but the Historical Commission hopes to create further publicity for the Trust and raise additional funds in the future. “Creation of the trust will provide an alternate funding source for the long-term maintenance and restoration needs for historic structures in Town”, says Historic Commission Chair, Michaelyn Holmes (File photo). “Historic structures make up an important part of the landscape in Hopkinton, and there are periodic and recurring needs for maintenance and restoration work”. One important responsibility of the Historical Commission (Chapter 49, Section 8D of General Law) is to make recommendations to the Selectmen and the Town to accept gifts, contributions, and bequests from individuals, foundations, and government bodies. Another responsibility is to make recommendations on the use and maintenance of historical properties owned by the Town. Creation of the Trust will provide a mechanism by which donations can be dedicated for historical purposes and they can be accepted, managed, and put to good use. This is the sixth trust fund to be created by the Town to manage funds donated or bequeathed for specific long-term purposes and managed by the Commissioners of Trust Funds. The five existing trusts hold funds for school scholarships, town beautification and trees, cemetery maintenance, and support of the library. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to the Hopkinton Historic Preservation Trust, and address donations to the Town Clerk. Questions about the Trust can be directed to Michaelyn Holmes, Chair of the Hopkinton Historical Commission, at (508) 435-4279. ~ William Shaw, Chairman, Hopkinton Historical Society |
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New Schedule for the start of the 2007
Boston Marathon:
Earlier start could mean record times
Division Start TimeMobility Impaired Division (approximately 10 athletes) 9:00 a.m. Wheelchair Division (approximately 50 athletes): 9:25 a.m. Elite Women (approximately 80 athletes): 9:35 a.m. Wave One (approximately 10,000 athletes): 10:00 a.m. Wave Two (approximately 13,500 athletes): 10:30 a.m.
Below is a road closure and re-opening schedule for the towns along the Boston Marathon course (all times are approximate):
LOCATION/TOWN CLOSE – OPEN Hopkinton 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ashland 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Framingham 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Natick 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wellesley 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Newton 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Brookline 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Boston Variable – 6:00 p.m.
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April 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee will hold a caucus to select candidates for the May 2007 Town elections on Friday , April 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Second Floor Planning Board Hearing Room ( #211) in Town Hall on Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. The Republican Caucus is open to all Hopkinton registered Republicans and unenrolled voters. |
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It's a Bird, (It's a Plane)
March 25, 2007 — Dan Murphy took advantage of the warm weather on Sunday and did some flying at Hopkinton State Park. |
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Andrew Francis Regan, 82,
formerly of Framingham and East Sandwich, died Friday,
March 23, 2007 at the Veterans Administration
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Group raises nearly $10,000
March 25, 2007 — Members of the Woodville Rod and Gun Club held a fundraiser last night for the family of Laura Nardini. Laura, who died awaiting a heart transplant, necessary due a to a virus that attacked her heart last Thanksgiving, was the 14 year-old daughter of Gun Club members. Around 100 businesses donated goods goods, services and money for raffles. In all, raffles, ticket sales and donations brought in nearly $10,000 that will go to the family of Laura Nardini. |
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Hundreds turn out for HPTA Silent Auction
March 24, 2007 — Above, Peg and Ken Weismantel, who is a candidate for the Planning Board, place a bid on an item at the HPTA Silent Auction Saturday night at the Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis. To see a larger photo, please choose a thumbnail below.
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The Aftermath ~ Mouse-over image to see the fire
March 25, 2007 — Above, part of the Dobson property the day after the fire. To see what this looked like while ablaze, mouse-over the photo (You must allow "active content."). |
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Patricia A. McNamara, 74,
of 50 Edgemere Blvd., Shrewsbury, died Friday March 23,
2007 at the Millbury Health Care Center after an
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STATE POLICE AND NORTON POLICE ARREST ON-LINE PREDATOR Advise parents to monitor children closely
John J. Ready, age 60, of Norton, MA was arrested by State Police and Norton Police detectives at his apartment on Barrows Street in Norton after a lengthy investigation and sting operation which was begun in December of 2006 by detectives with the Stafford County Virginia Sheriff's Department. Ready made contact with a detective who portrayed himself as a 13 year old boy on the internet. Ready was then introduced to another "13 year old friend" who was in fact, a 2nd detective. The two detectives received from Ready, on line, pictures and movies of other children engaged in sexual acts with other children and adults. John Ready then introduced, on line, a friend, Gene Raymond Morrill, from New Ipswich, New Hampshire, who was also arrested in New Hampshire by the Stafford County detectives.
Stafford County
detectives came to Massachusetts with warrants
to assist in the arrest of Ready, who is well known
in the town of Norton.Ready
has been involved with Norton’s Boy Scouts, and
search and rescue teams for the town of
State Police and Norton Police detectives request the assistance of anyone having any knowledge which would be relevant to this investigation. They also advise that parents closely monitor their children's access to the internet and immediately report to law enforcement if their children are ever approached inappropriately on the internet.
Please contact State Police detectives from Bristol County at 508-993-2016, and Norton Police detectives at 508-285-3309. |
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Shh... (Silent Auction)
March 24, 2007 — Nick Laloier, 7, looks over a bounty of items to catch the eyes of children at the Children's Preview at the Silent Auction this afternoon at Glen Ellen Country Club. The doors open again at 7:00 pm this evening. Photo by Ben Lewis. |
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New Merchants' group to form Meeting on April 2, 2007 at 7:00 pm Room 211 Town Hall
In a letter to Downtown merchants, Ms. Mattina wrote, "After the success of our inaugural Holiday Stroll, many business owners expressed a desire to from an association to further promote Downtown as a destination for shopping, dining and other services." "This is to fill a void in the business community," said Ms. Mattina in a telephone interview today. Ms. Mattina may be reached by email at profafm@yahoo.com |
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Silent Auction on SATURDAY
The HPTA is putting the finishing touches on the 24th Annual Silent Auction. The event will be held at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis, MA on Saturday, March 24. Doors open at 7 pm.
Join Auctioneer Chuck Nowlin, disc jockey from WZLX, as he leads bidders through the Live Auction portion of the evening. A special Live Auction item will be offered to benefit the Andrea and Joshua Memorial Scholarship Fund, created to honor Andrea and Joshua Goncalves who passed away in a car accident on March 26, 2006. There will be multiple trips up for bid – a week in Antigua; two different weekends in Vermont; and a girls weekend at the Cape. Rounding out the Auction are fabulous items such as a golf outing at Pleasant Valley; dinner in your home, prepared by local chef Rick Litavis; the ever-elusive Wii; and four tickets to see The Police at Fenway in July. READ MORE |
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Town Manager needs bail money Pitch for Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp
I’m going behind bars _ help me get out! A warrant has been issued for my arrest! As one of the area’s “Most Wanted,” I’m going to be “locked up” on April 4, 2007 at 1:00 pm at Stone’s Public House in Ashland to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The only way I can et out is by raising $1,300 to help send two children to MDA Summer Camp. You can contribute to my bail by donating to MDA via check or credit card. Stop by, call 508-497-9700, or email anthony.troiano@hopkinton.org |
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Candidate Recruitment on agenda The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee is meeting on Saturday, March 24, 2007 in the training room on the second floor of the Fire Station on Main Street. The meeting will start at 9 AM and is open to all Republican and unenrolled voters in Hopkinton. The focus of the meeting will be candidate recruitment and candidate support for the upcoming May Town election. The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee still has several open positions for the upcoming May Town election ballot. If you wish to run for town elected office, please contact Ken Weismantel, Chairman at 435-5725 or ken@weismantel.com for more information. If you are a registered Republican, you can become an Associate Member of our organization. Please come to our meeting or contact our Chairman for additional information about our activities. Click here to visit my Participant Page. |
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Residential Fire!
March 23, 2007 — Above is a video from the fire on South Mill Street today. Progress of the fire is apparent as it spread through the building and firefighters fought to get water to the flames. The property with antique colonial buildings is in one of the most idyllic parts of Hopkinton, home to horses and other animals. It is bordered on one side by a steam from Blood's Pond, and a beaver pond in the rear, which is home to many species of wildlife not seen elsewhere in Hopkinton. Fire companies from Southborough, Milford and Ashland were called to assist. |
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Residential Fire!
March 23, 2007 (3:15 pm) — Firefighters are still putting down this fire on South Mill Street at the home of Barbara and David Dobson. The building ablaze in the photo above is a workshop and secondary residence to the main house which is adjacent, but detached. The people as well as the animals got out safely and no one was hurt. Firefighters from surrounding towns were called in. Above a ladder from Ashland elevates firefighters above the roofline. |
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Voices for Vision IIVisioning East Hopkinton A Community-Wide ForumSaturday, March 31, 2007, 8 am-noon Elmwood School Cafeteria Hosted by the Planning Board and Land Use Study Committee — Jointly facilitated by Sasaki Associates, Inc. and Hopkinton’s Voices for Vision Civic Engagement Committee. This will be an opportunity to learn about planning options for East Hopkinton, including Weston Nurseries; discuss, ask questions and explore cost/benefit impacts of the scenarios on our community; give input about our ideal vision; make recommendations to the Planning Board. To sign up or for more information, contact Elaine Lazarus, Planning Director 508-497-9755 or elainel@hopkinton.org For more information, go to: www.hopkinton.org/gov/LandUseStudy A full copy of the presentation is available at the Hopkinton Public Library |
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Carol DeVeuve Announces for Planning Board
March 23, 2007 — Unenrolled candidate Carol DeVeuve has taken out papers today for one of two 5-year spots on the Planning Board. Mrs. DeVeuve, an accountant and mother of two, is a member of the former Master Plan Committee, and the Treasurer and fundraiser for the HPTA. "I've been involved in Town government on the periphery, and now its time to make the next step. "It's a great group of people on the Planning Board and I look forward to joining them — and Elaine [Lazarus, Town Planner] is wonderful," she said. "I just want to do a good job for the town." Mrs. DeVeuve is the second candidate in the field. Republican Ken Weismantel completed gathering signatures and tuned his papers in yesterday. |
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Mr. Brunetta was a graduate of Hopkinton High School and attended Newman Prep in Boston. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Hopkinton. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves a son, Anthony "Toni" Brunetta of Portsmouth, N.H. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel. |
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T State Police Join Crackdown on Aggressive/Distracted Driving and Promote Road Respect
To help reduce aggressive and distracted driving, the Massachusetts State Police will join more than 210 local police departments participating in the 2007 Road Respect Mobilization which runs from March 23rd through April 8th. This mobilization is sponsored by the Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau (GHSB), a program of the Executive Office of Public Safety, and coordinates $475,000 in extra traffic enforcement with $110,000 in public information efforts.
In 2006, state and local police in Massachusetts issued approximately 533,300 violations related to aggressive and distracted driving. There has been a 7.4% decrease in the number of such violations issued as compared to in 2003, the year before the Road Respect initiative began.
Massachusetts law enforcement recommends the following 10 tips to reduce aggressive and distracted driving: · Obey posted speed limits. Allow extra travel time for traffic and bad weather. · Always signal your intentions when turning or changing lanes. · Come to a full stop at red lights and stop signs. Never run yellow lights. · Let other drivers pass and merge as necessary. · On multi-lane highways, use the left lane for passing only. · Avoid distracted driving, especially if using a cell phone. · Refrain from unnecessary use of your horn. · Pay attention to the special needs of those who drive trucks and buses, ride motorcycles and bicycles, along with pedestrians. · Wear your safety belt. It’s your best defense against an aggressive or distracted driv | |||||||||||||||
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(Milford,
MA.) March 26, 2007 — A Milford citizen
recently reported to police that they received a telephone call from a
female voice telling them that they won a prize for a few thousand
dollars and that a courier would deliver the check but they would have
to pay the courier with a check in the amount of $500.00 for certain
fees. The citizen observed the caller ID both times they received the
calls. A call was placed to that number but was answered by a digital
voice asking for a PIN number. The location of the telephone is unknown
and most likely in some foreign nation. Fortunately the Milford
resident recognized something was wrong and contacted police, however
there have already been victims reported around the country including
New England where several banks have reported receiving several Cashiers
Checks found to be counterfeit involving lottery prize money. This type
of scam is known as Advance Fee Schemes and occurs when
the victim pays money to someone in anticipation of receiving something
of greater value, such as a loan, contract, investment, or gift, and
then receives little or nothing in
return.
including two children, spared people and animals from
injury or loss of life.
Trust. Creation of this trust fund was recommended by
members of the Hopkinton Historical Commission, who saw
a need to provide a system for accepting private
donations for historical purposes. Donations
contributed to this trust fund can be used for the
protection, preservation, purchase, or maintenance of
historic buildings and structures. Funds will be
managed by the Commissioners of Trust Funds, an existing
3-member town board, and the periodic expenditure of
funds will be authorized by the 7-member Hopkinton
Historical Commission.
HRTC
to hold Caucus for Candidates for 2007 Town Election
Yesterday,
March 23, 2007 State Police detectives, with Norton
Police, arrested an on-line predator who had been
targeted in an internet sting operation initiated by
the Stafford County, Virginia Sheriff's Department.
March
24, 2007 — Anne Mattina, the new Chair of the Downtown
Revitalization Committee (DRC), has invited merchants
and business owners to join the DRC at a meeting on
April 2, 2007 to discuss forming such a group. What has
been originally dubbed as a Downtown group, Ms. Mattina
has agreed to extend the invitation to merchants and
business people throughout the community.
HOPKINTON
REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE MEETING 
Richard E. "Tony"
Brunetta, 57, of
Portsmouth, N.H., died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at
home. He was the husband of Linda
Brunetta of Portsmouth, N.H. Born in Hopkinton, he
was the son of Elizabeth (Bagley) Brunetta of
Hopkinton and the late Baldassare Brunetta.