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Stanley
J. Wasilauski Jr., 60, of Hopkinton, passed away in
Boston on Saturday, August 13, 2022, after a long battle with
cancer. Born in Northampton, MA, he was the son of the late Beverly
(Jacque) and Stanley Joseph Wasilauski. He was the loving husband of
34 years to Debra (Conlon) Wasilauski of Hopkinton.
Stanley was the devoted and proud father to his two daughters, Kelli
Wasilauski of Nashville, TN and Kara Wasilauski of Boston. He also
leaves behind his siblings, Mike Wasilauski and his wife, Dorothy of
South Hadley, MA, Patti Fydenkevez and her husband, Joe of
Sunderland, MA, and Debbie Czajkowski and her husband, Joe of
Hadley, MA.
Stanley worked in different branches of State Street Corporation in
Boston for over 30 years. He was an avid music lover and especially
enjoyed Bruce Springsteen. He took pleasure in fishing, golfing,
hiking and spending time in Harwich. He was a passionate Boston
Sports Fan, especially the Patriots.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A
funeral service will take place on Friday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m.
at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Melanoma
Research Foundation, 1420 K Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC
20005 or https://donate.melanoma.org/
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Representative Brian W. Murray
Endorses Connor Degan for State Representative
Connor
Degan, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State Representative,
8th Middlesex District, has been formally endorsed by Representative
Brian W. Murray Democrat of 10th Worcester District.
“I am honored to have Representative Murray’s endorsement for my
candidacy for State Representative. He represents one of our
neighboring districts and serves on multiple committees in the state
legislature including the Ways and Means, Economic Development, and
Public Health where he serves as the Vice Chair. He has been
instrumental in passing acts on both clean energy and offshore wind
as well as addressing barriers to care for mental health. I look
forward to the opportunity to collaborate with Representative Murray
on future activities,” said Degan.
Degan added that he and Murray connected on their shared experiences
in municipal government prior to running for state office and how
much of an advantage that gives new representatives when they come
in with extensive municipal knowledge.
Connor Degan looks forward to bringing his strong municipal and
extensive civic engagement experience to Beacon Hill to advocate for
the needs of constituents in the 8th Middlesex District communities
of
Holliston, Hopkinton, precincts 2 & 3 of Millis, and Sherborn (new
to the 8th Middlesex District,
currently served by Representative David Linsky). The Massachusetts
State Primary is on
September 6th and Degan is running to replace the seat vacated by
former Representative Carolyn
Dykema.
“I humbly ask for your vote at the state primaries on September 6th
and look forward to being the representative of the communities of
the district,” said Degan. |
The More the Merrier

Treblemakers Chorus Rehearsals Begin September 7
Do you enjoy singing? Join the Treblemakers adult community chorus!
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 PM starting on September
7th. Rehearsals are at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Come to
our first rehearsal to get started. Questions? Email: Treblemakers.Chorus@gmail.com,
Phone: (508) 686–7347, or visit https://www.hopartscenter.org/ |
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Jumpin'

August 15, 2022 - Jumpin Juba brought vintage music to the Hopkinton
Common yesterday, where people didn't think about the mess they
drove or walked through to get there, but were constantly reminded
by the backdrop of construction equipment and materials. Next Sunday
is the last Sunday Concert of the summer with a large Bollywood
group, Din
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Rear-end Collision

August 12, 2022 - This Toyota was rammed in the rear by a RAM crew
cab pickup. There was one or more injuries.
An injured minor subject seated in the rear is shielded from
identification while awaiting ambulance transport. |
Saturday Night
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MassDOT Project Number: 606043 Construction Advisory No. 38 August
12, 2022
Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and
existing conditions found while performing the tasks below. This
work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures
limiting access to driveways and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of August 15, 2022, to August 19, 2022,
East Side of Project and Project Wide
• Comcast Ductbanks work on Main Street from the Muffin House to Ash
Street
• Underground service work to property lines (from the Muffin House
working eastbound to Ash Street)
• Continue the service connections project wide West Side of Project
• Install new granite curb along Main Street between Wood Street and
the Fire Station
• Fine Grade and Compact sidewalks between Wood Street and the Fire
Station
• Start forming Concrete Sidewalks between Wood Street and the Fire
Station 85/135 Intersection
• Start Phase 2 of Full-Depth excavation – estimated to be completed
in 3 weeks
• Work will begin at the Fire Station and move eastward to the
Muffin House
• Work will also take place within the project limits on Cedar and
Grove Street
• One lane of traffic will be maintained and the eastbound detour –
from Pleasant St to Maple St to Hayden Rowe will be utilized;
Walcott St. will be open to two-way traffic during the detour and
will revert to one-way when the road is opened up.
• Access to driveways will be maintained with possible brief delays
• Dust control measures will be utilized including mandatory
treatment over the weekend
• Estimated work hours will be between 7am and 7pm and may include
Saturdays For the most up to date information about the Main Street
Corridor project please visit theTown's project website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com The Town of Hopkinton appreciates
your patience and consideration while we work tosupport MassDOT’s
project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure.
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HOPKINTON-
John Thomas “Jack” Donahue
of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on August 9, 2022 at
the age of 89 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on
September 18, 1932, Jack was the middle child of James and Helen
Donahue of Southborough. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s High
School and a 1955 graduate of Northeastern University. Jack spent
ten years in the US Army Reserves, ascending to the rank of Captain.
Jack is predeceased by his parents, brother Edward and son James. He
is survived by his wife Louise of Upton, with whom he shared 54
years of marriage, sister Mary Foley of Marlborough, children
Patricia Lavoie and her husband Michael of Upton, John Donahue and
his wife Erin of Northbridge, Thomas Donahue and his wife Adelaide,
of Milford, David Safstrom and his wife Shirley of Roswell, Georgia
as well as his grandchildren Megan, Colleen and Chris Lavoie, Emma,
Lillian and Jack Donahue and Matt and Tim Donahue.
Jack
was an original partner at McCarthy Pools Corporation in
Southborough where he managed the business operations for over 55
years, until retiring in 2015. A long time Hopkinton resident, Jack
was active in the community. He is a past president of the Hopkinton
Little League, former Trustee of the Hopkinton Library and was
involved in many programs at St. John the Evangelist Church.
We will all miss his smile, laugh and genuineness. The family would
like to thank the staff at Oasis at Dodge Park for the wonderful
care they gave Jack while he was a resident at the facility.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 9-10:30
a.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St. A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the
Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery,
Hopkinton.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be made to the
Shriner Hospitals for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or
www.LovetotheRescue.org
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CLAMBAKE PRICE: $28.00!!!
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Hey (hey!), You (you!), Get offa My Feeder! [Repeat]...

August 11, 2022 - Our territorial young male hummingbird staring
down, and subsequently chasing off, a BEE at
HIS feeder !
Fascinating to watch. I ended up putting out more feeders, in other
areas of the yard. Especially as summer winds down and they need the
energy for their migration, I felt bad for all the others I've seen
him chase away. He sounds like a rocket zooming after them. ~
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Death Notice
John Donahue
September 18, 1932 - August 9, 2022
Arrangement details, incomplete at this
time, have been entrusted to the
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HOPKINTON-
Kathaleen "Bette" (Burr)
Oehley, 97, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.
She was the wife of the late Donald Oehley to whom she was married
for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late Frank Burr and
Kathleen (Frizzell) Burr.
Born at just 3 pounds, on the family farm in Southborough, Bette was
not expected to survive. Bette grew up on Dairy farms and was the
first female milk delivery person for Sunshine Dairy, via horse &
wagon.
She had a love of animals and a passion for horses. Her horse’s name
was Tippy, a little white cow pony with an attitude. She rode Tippy
to round up cows, to school, and on dates, (you had to ride a horse
to get a date with Bette). She loved gardening, flowers, and fresh
corn on the cob.
Throughout her life Bette lived in Southborough, Westborough, and
Natick where she met and married the love of her life Donald V.
Oehley on June 7, 1947. They built a house and raised their 5
children at 11 Pike Street in Hopkinton. Affiliated with St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church in Hopkinton, Bette was a pie maker, sang in the
choir and made flower arrangements for the altars from her personal
gardens. Bette & Donald were married for 47 years, Donald passed on
August 31, 1994. Bette’s later years were spent living in Linwood,
MA spending time with her family.
She is survived by three of her children, her son Kendall Oehley and
wife Dina of Uxbridge, her daughter Linda Gray and husband Jim
Morill of Greenfield, NH and her son Scott and wife Cori Oehley of
Upton. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her sons Rodney
and Jeffrey Oehley and her siblings, an older Brother Clifford
(Kippy) Burr, older Sister Blanche Johnson and younger brother,
Ernest (Ernie) Burr.
A Eucharistic service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at
10:00 A.M. in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St, Hopkinton.
Burial of cremains will follow at Rural Cemetery, Southbourgh.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home.
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DCR Local beaches
Hopkinton State Park Main Beach Closed

By inference, there is swimming at the upper beach!
NOTE: The Hopkinton entry refers to the State Park, and NOT the town
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Gully Boys Win

Gully Boys won the Hopkinton Cricket League T12 – 2022 cricket
league finals against Hopkinton Hillers.
Hopkinton Cricket League T12 – 2022 was organized by the
Hopkinton Cricket Club (HCC). ~ Ravi Dasari
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When You're Down and Troubled...

August 9, 2022 - Incoming HHS Senior, artist
Owen Fitzpatrick, has finished (for now?) his message in paint, like
James Taylor's in music, offers friendship to those who need it. |
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts
Follow up on construction bylaw complaint -no
violation, assist FD,
DMV (x2), a neighbor is walking into homes and going into cars,
incident of fraud, overnight B&E into MV on White Street, MVA no PI,
school bus vs car - no PI, reports suspicious male taking pictures
of her
daughter around 8:30 am (8/5), dumpster fire - West Main, caller
lost
her red credit card, Sylvan Way - accidental smoke alarm, unlocked
container on Pratt Way, caller reports someone has taken all of the
fruit
off of his fruit trees - would like to press charges, caller reports
a tree has
fallen on her motor vehicle, caller reports early violation of
construction bylaw -
will stop work until 8:00 am, fire alarm activation on Curtis Road,
walk-in
reports insurance fraud, erratic driver on I-495, spoke with suspect
in hit & run
in Bellingham, issued parking tickets to two boats in Sandy Beach
lot,
assisted Upton with MVA, warrant arrest, assist Southborough PD,
assist FD, rude person at Sandy Beach, catalytic converter stolen on
Freedom Way, lights at Chestnunt malfunctioning...
One-vehicle accident with airbag deployment, catalytic converter
stolen
on South Street, Winnebego parked - taking up spaces in lot, 2 males
arguing
on South Street, catalytic converter stolen from Spouth Street over
weekend,
2 car MVA on South Street - no injuries, elderly woman with her
thumb out on
Legacy Farms South, wires down on School Street - no hazzard,
Claflin Ave truck
struck parked car - no PI, catalytic converters stolen from MV on
Constitution Court, assist FD, TT unit stuck on Lumber Street,
catalytic Converter stolen on Lumber Street...
August 5, 6, 7, 2022
August 8, 2022
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AstroTurf Installation Complete

A new and improved artificial turf surface,
$400,000 of the cost coming from fees account, has been installed at
the Fruit Street Fields. Got a dog? Check out the dog park on your
way to the field, and return with your dog. Wearing your hiking
boots? Test the recently completed Mary Pratt trails. |
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Hopkinton Special Town Meeting 2022

The Hopkinton Select Board has called a Special Town Meeting to be
held on Thursday, August 18, 2022. The Special Town Meeting 2022
will be held at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center
(gymnasium) and commence at 7:00 pm. You can find the initial notice
by clicking
this link.
There is one article on the warrant, which is listed below. You can
also see the signed warrant by clicking
here.
Marathon School Addition:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer
from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for
the payment of increased costs related to the Marathon School
Addition project, such sum to be in addition to appropriations
approved by vote of the 2021
Annual Town Meeting, pursuant to Article 17 of said Town
Meeting’s warrant and by vote of the 2022
Annual Town meeting, pursuant to Article 29 of said Town
Meeting’s warrant, including any planning, design, engineering,
construction or associated costs or expenses related thereto; said
sum to be spent under the direction of the School Committee. Pass
any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Click here to view the General Contractor
presentation to the Select Board from 7/12/22
Click here to view a presentation about the
Marathon School Addition project for the Special Town Meeting
As more information becomes available, this page will be updated.
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What Drought?

August 8, 2022 - The Hopkinton Reservoir Dam
displays high water marks from recent, as well as past, water
levels. Both beaches have been closed for many days in the last
couple of weeks, as Canada geese took over the water. |
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Don't Eat Me!

August 8, 2022 - Thanks to Julie for sharing
this rare photo. |
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Hopkinton Colors

August 7, 2022 - Rising Hopkinton High School
Senior Owen Fitzpatrick paints the hand of Chief of Police Joseph
Bennett Saturday at the entrance to EMC Park where Owen was awarded
a panel to design a piece of art with a message of inclusivity. Each
participant was invited to make a handprint, alternating green and
orange. After enough handprints are recorded, Owen will write "We've
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Familiar Faces

August 7, 2022 - The Spoon is a great place
to run into friends and neighbors; and now a great place to sit
under their recently constructed pergola, on the southern side of
the building, out of the sun. |
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A Walk in the Park

Officer Beloin joins Owen Fitzpatrick and his contribution to the
HCC's Diversity Mural at EMC Park . From HPD facebook. |
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Retired. Really?

August 5, 2022 - Longtime Hopkinton Officer
Patrick O'Brien, is now longtime retired
Officer Patrick O'Brien, directing traffic today Downtown. |
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Fast Work

August 5, 2022 - Hopkinton Fire Chief William
Miller made fast work of a dumpster fire behind the building that
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Hopkinton Fire Department Announces Promotion of Training Lieutenant

HOPKINTON — Chief William Miller is pleased to announce the
promotion of the department's new training lieutenant.
Lt. John Krauss was appointed to the position effective Aug. 2. In
his new role, he will be in charge of all training for the Hopkinton
Fire Department, which includes program development of both fire and
EMS-based training, group delivery and orientation for all new hire
employees.
Lt. Krauss began as a firefighter with the department in 2017. He is
certified Firefighter I/II through the Massachusetts Firefighting
Academy and is a credentialed Fire Instructor I and paramedic. He is
certified in CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
He is additionally a member of the Massachusetts District 14 Dive
Team and has Open Water and Dry Suit Certifications.
He is a graduate of the Quinsigamond Community College Paramedic
Program and is currently enrolled in Purdue Global University's
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science program with expected graduation
in December.
"Training is a crucial part of what we do as a department and
ensures all of our members are prepared with the skills needed to
respond to many types of emergencies," Chief Miller said. "I am
pleased to appoint Lt. Krauss to this role and look forward to the
knowledge and experience he will bring to the position."
Lt. Krauss will be officially sworn in to the position on Sept. 6 at
the Hopkinton Select Board meeting. |
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Construction Advisory
Above,
Main, West Main, Wood Street Intersection. OPM Camera
MassDOT
Project Number: 606043 Construction Advisory No. 37
August 5, 2022 Please be advised that this schedule may change
due to weather and existing conditions found while performing
the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane
and sidewalk closures limiting access to driveways and entrances
to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of August 8, 2022, to August
12, 2022
• Continue the service connections project wide West Side of
Project
• Complete traffic signal at Wood Street intersection with Main
Street
• Install new granite curb on Main Street moving east from the
Wood St. intersection to the Fire Station
• Fine Grade and Compact sidewalks between Wood Street and the
Fire Station – detour will be utilized as needed 85/135
Intersection
• Verizon and Comcast Ductbank work at Grove Street and Cedar
Street – detour will be utilized as needed
Please be advised, the contractor plans on starting the full
depth excavation at the 135/85 intersection on August 15. More
details will be provided in the August 12 advisory.
For the most up to date information about the Main Street
Corridor project please visit theTown's project website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com The Town of Hopkinton
appreciates your patience and consider
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HOPKINTON
- William “Bill” Fenwick
Macmillan Jr, 80, died peacefully on August 4, 2022,
surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Nancy (Penney)
Macmillan, to whom he shared a life with for 57 years. He was the
son of the late William Fenwick Macmillan and Irene M (Cousins)
Macmillan.
Bill was a lifelong resident of Hopkinton and a 1959 graduate of
Hopkinton High School where he was an all-around athlete. He was
honored to serve his country in the United States Navy on the USS
Bexar through the missile crisis in Cuba. He went on to a career
building pumping stations throughout New England but his real
passion was athletics and coaching youth sports. He touched hundreds
of young athletes over the years, including coaching Hopkinton’s
first youth football team. Hockey was near and dear to his heart.
Coaching the Hopkinton Hornets and Triboro youth hockey teams
brought him such joy as he loved seeing young talent develop on the
ice. He was actively involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s
athletics and seemed to always be on the road to one game or
another. Music was his second language and we will forever miss his
voice. He could name any 50’s tune in 3 notes and could flawlessly
sing every word with perfect pitch.
In
addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children William
Macmillan III and his wife Ursula of Milton, Brenda Macmillan and
her partner Paul of Pelham, New Hampshire, Karen Schiloski of
Mendon, Laura Doherty and her husband Tim of Gray Court, South
Carolina and Daniel Macmillan and his wife Caroline of Hopkinton. He
also leaves his beloved grandchildren Stephanie, Maxwell, Lindsay,
Kylie, Sarah, Peter, Jessica, John, William IV, Emma, Joseph,
Patrick, Jackson, Senan and Kiernan and his four great grandchildren
James, Bryleigh, Connor and Timothy with another blessing on the way
in October. Bill is also survived by his brother David “Jeff” and
his wife Norma of Hopkinton, his sister Martha Banks and her husband
Stephen of Worcester, his brother Michael and his wife Margaret of
Walpole and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 from the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street. A funeral Mass will be
celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial
with military honors will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery,
Hopkinton. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday, August 7,
2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider extending a hand to those who
willingly sacrifice each day to provide our freedom and security
through a donation in Bill’s name to the Gary Sinise Foundation, PO
Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204 or
www.garysinisefoundation.org
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Town of Hopkinton Shares Warrant Article for Aug. 18 Special Town
Meeting
HOPKINTON
— Town Manager Norman Khumalo would like to share the warrant
article that will be up for consideration at the upcoming Special
Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 18 beginning at 7
p.m. at the Hopkinton High School Field House/Athletic Center, 90
Hayden Rowe St.
The Select Board voted Tuesday, Aug. 2 to place one article on the
Special Town Meeting Warrant relating to an addition to the Marathon
Elementary School.
The warrant article will ask the Town whether to approve a transfer
of $850,000 from the School Department Stabilization Fund for
increased costs related to the Marathon School Addition project.
This funding, if approved, will supplement previously approved
funding for the project. A two-thirds vote at Special Town Meeting
will be needed to pass the measure.
The signed warrant can be found on the Town of Hopkinton website.
"Special Town Meeting is an important process by which residents
voice their opinions and participate in decision making about
pressing matters impacting the town," Town Manager Khumalo said. "We
encourage registered voters in Hopkinton to attend the Special Town
Meeting on Aug. 18."
Any resident with questions about the Aug. 18 Special Town Meeting
can contact the Hopkinton Town Clerk’s office at 508-497-9710.
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Out Standing

August 3, 3022 - Connor Degan, candidate for
State Representative from the 8th Middlesex District, poses with
supporters doing a standout on the steps of Town Hall last
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Drought Worsens - NO LAWN WATERING

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First offense – written warning
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Second offense - $100 fine
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Third offense and beyond – water service may be suspended
As the drought continues to worsen and we head for an extreme
heatwave, we would like to remind everyone that we are at a level 3 Critical
drought status. Groundwater levels continue to
decrease, limiting pumping capacity. State restrictions on the
Ashland plant are also now in place reducing the amount of pumping
from the plant. Under our current water use
restriction, there is NO LAWN WATERING permitted.
Please make sure that all automatic sprinklers are in the off
position. The filling of pools, vehicle washing, powering washing
and all other non-essential use is also prohibited.
It is extremely important that everyone follow these restrictions to
ensure we have an adequate supply of water for our essential daily
needs and for fighting fires. Thank you for your cooperation in this
very important matter.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Hopkinton, MA 01748
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Not Forgotten

August 3, 2022 -
Mike Whelan has been doing a lot of work on the Wilson Street
cemetery. There are some veterans' graves that have been flagged
regularly for several decades but no one is sure who is actually in
the plots. One of them is just a simple white wooden cross. Mike has
been able to get an unknown veteran stone for one. He has also
repaired Thomas Fetherston’s (KIA at Gettysburg) headstone, and
done a lot of other cleaning and repairing. Tom Cronin of the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home donated a beautiful antique flower pot
which is now centered in the graveyard (inset). ~ Anne Mattina. |
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Sierra Club Massachusetts Endorses James Arena-DeRosa for State
Representative
August
2, 2022 (Holliston) – James Arena-DeRosa (Holliston), candidate
for the 8th Middlesex State House District (Holliston,
Hopkinton, Sherborn, and precincts two and three of Millis), has
been endorsed by the Massachusetts chapter of the Sierra Club,
the Bay State branch of largest, oldest, and most influential
environmental grassroots organization in the country.
“James Arena-DeRosa will prioritize policies that rapidly
decarbonize Massachusetts while fighting for the commensurate
investment in renewable energy infrastructure to generate a
booming green economy," said Mimi Locke, Political Committee
Chair for the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter. "He will ensure
that experts and knowledgeable community voices are included
when planning for our environmental future.
Environmentally-conscious voters in Holliston, Hopkinton,
Millis, and Sherborn should make sure to vote for him in the
September election."
The Massachusetts Sierra Club seeks “to practice and promote the
responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to
educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality
of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful
means to carry out those objectives.”
The endorsement demonstrates James as a climate champion.
“Climate change is the foremost crisis facing our communities,
state, and nation today,” said James. “Our state legislature
must take bold action immediately to prevent further climate
disasters and mitigate the consequences of our carbon emissions
that we are already experiencing. I’m appreciative of the
Massachusetts Sierra Club’s vote of confidence for my candidacy.
I hope to be a staunch ally of the organization and all
progressive climate causes come January.”
James Arena-DeRosa is running for State Representative to give
our communities a seat at the table. Together, we will ensure
that the political process in Boston does not overlook small
towns in conversations about infrastructure, climate change,
elder care, the retention of young talent, and education. With
decades of experience from his roles with Oxfam America, the
Peace Corps, and the United States Department of Agriculture in
the Obama Administration, he has the experience to effectively
advocate for the people of Holliston, Hopkinton, Millis and
Sherborn on Beacon Hill.
The 8th Middlesex State House District includes Holliston,
Hopkinton, Sherborn, and precincts two and three of Millis. The
seat has no incumbent after Representative Carolyn Dykema’s
resignation in February. Representative David Linsky’s 5th
Middlesex District no longer includes Millis and Sherborn.
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ALLTOWN FRESH® HOPKINTON TO HOST
RIBBON CUTTING & LAUNCH EVENT: AUGUST 18, 2022
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Not Raspberries

August 2, 2022 - At Bloods Pond last week. |
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Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts
Came upon a vehicle at 12:03 am on an East
Main Street property
check and moved them along, assist FD on Wescott Drive,
walk-in transferred money to whom he thought was his attorney to
purchase
a house - but wasn't his attorney, FD reports truck blocking one
lane of traffic
on West Main Street, caller reports vehicle sitting in parking lot
watching
children - no one was in vehicle, 4 units responded to report of erratic
driver on
Wood Street, caught up with him and administered PBT [Portable
Breath Tester]
resulting in an arrest and charges of 2nd OUI offense and more, lost
wallet located,
outside fire called in by neighbor on Penny Meadow Drive...
August 1, 2022
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Don't Do This:
Truck gets stuck in driveway/roadway

August 1, 2022 - The ICC Bar of this box
truck got jammed into the roadway leaving a driveway on the hill of
the westbound side of West Main Street, when the ICC Bar became
caught on the pavement crest, making it suspend the rear wheels so
they could not gain traction.
Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Assist FD on Price Street, community
relations, assist FD on Cross Street,
driver reportedly swerving off the road on West Main heading to
Upton,
assist Fd - South Street - Marshall Ave, 2-car MVA East Main - no
PI,
MVA East Main - no PI, caller missing wallet, Ashland BOLO for I-495
hit & run - found in Ashland, Huckleberry Road caller wanted stolen
property logged, Clinton Street turtle crossing sign stolen, traffic
signal at
head of West Main from Main malfunctioning - put on flash, Lakeland
terrier
named tucker missing, Hillcrest Drive company violating noise
ordinance,
DUI Arrest on West Main, intoxicated female on Lumber Street - got
ride home,
shirtless man in swim trunks sharpening a machete type blade, 2
parking citations,
outside burn odor, MV fire on I-495 S, brought in wallet found in
Milford,
July 29, 30, 31, 2022
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REMINDER:
Don't Miss the August Vets Breakfast
Friday, 5 August 2022, 0900 hours, Hopkinton Senior Center
Veterans are
pleased to learn of the Grateful Veteran who will sponsor the
upcoming breakfast.
All veterans are welcome to share in the camaraderie of fellow
vets. In addition to great chow there will be remembrances of
lost comrades, and identifying those on "sick call."
We will recall several past military events that happened on
August 5th, and entertain sports fans with baseball events from
August 5th. Last month's discussions will be extended to include
past significant events of selected Hopkinton veterans. Future
veterans activities planned for Hopkinton will be announced.
See you Friday. Out. ~ Hank
I am a Soldier, I fight where I
am told, and I win where I fight.
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from July 25, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card for largely
single family homes
Prices in red are $1 million or more
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Address |
Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
Hopkinton |
24 Alexander Road |
Mohammed Khalid Ansari, Yasmin Fatthaulla |
$825,000 |
July 29, 2022 |
Kristen J Niedbala, et al |
5 Gibbon Road |
Douglas Jones, Joanne Roman Jones |
$1,341,000 |
July 29, 2022 |
Lukasz Jarzyna, Ayumi Jarzyna |
7 Hunters Ridge Way |
Jessica M Phillipo, Jason M Phillipo |
$1,477,000 |
July 28, 2022 |
Robert E Davis, Kristina B Davis |
10 Cunningham Street |
Amit Kallimani |
$860,000 |
July 28. 2022 |
Dawn L Ohanian |
7 Westfield Road |
Juan A Arango, Mary Lou Arango |
$1,150,000 |
July 27, 2022 |
Bono Family Trust, et al |
10 Daniel Road |
Luke J Neveu, Margaret Kietman Neveu |
$890,000 |
July 27, 2022 |
Robert T Woelflein, Elizabeth B Woelflein |
48 Teresa Road |
Taylor Edward Canby, Hoi Tung Heidi |
$1,100,000 |
July 26, 2022 |
Glenn A Brand, Laura R Brand |
6 Crispwater Way |
Sreedevi Veerareddy Gari |
$815,000 |
July 25, 2022 |
Shravan Batlanki, Meghana Manthani |
Last Week |
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54 Cedar Street Ext. |
Eric Scott Hubley II |
$350,000 |
July 22, 2022 |
Martha Palmer Tr et al |
81 Spruce Street U120 |
Sumodh Nair |
$899,995 |
July 20, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
4 Peter Porcaro Drive |
Yongtao Guan, Hao Ban |
$1,168,000 |
July 19, 2022 |
Charles H Beede, Eva Beede |
12 Curtis Road |
Johannes Elferich, Nathalie Javidi-Sharifi |
$530,000 |
July 18, 2022 |
Danielle Cerosimo, Joseph Cerosimo |
Prior 7 Days |
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19 Elizabeth Road |
Roland Perry Dias, Karen Bernadette Dias |
$2,000,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Todd A Cestari, Ann C Brady |
28 Pleasant Street
|
Guilherme D Boff Geraldina Morais |
$510,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Gary Comeau et al |
3 Greystone Lane |
Amir Ardelan Farhadi |
$1,400,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Robert M Keeley Jr., Sarah W Keeley |
4 AppleTree
Hill Road |
Kim Dongwook, Nam Jihye |
$450,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Edwin A Hernandez, Heysey Martinez-Hernandez |
11 Doyle Lane U 29C |
Joseph A Willoughby II, Sara Willoughby |
$479,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Mary Jane Dyer, Christopher T Riley |
14 Marshall Ave |
Michael Gumbley, Alexandra Gumbley |
$840,000 |
July 15,2022 |
Kristi McDermott |
14 Stoneybrook Road |
Binface Pedanou, Victoria Pedanou |
$1,258,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Benjamin C Best, Monica A Best |
11 Overlook Road |
Alex Gerber, Christine Gerber |
$1,950,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John S Edwards, et al |
44 Connelly Hill Road |
Michael P DiBartolo, Michelle L DiBartolo |
$1,425,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Micael F Brown, Megan C Brown |
22 Smith Road |
Peter Irwin, Sandra Irwin |
$1,600,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Eric D Schoenwolff Tr. et al |
83 Downey Street |
Xavier M Pennell, Rebekah A Pennell |
$584,900 |
July 14, 2022 |
Maria S Collella et al |
7 Bridal Path |
Rohit Bahal, Reshma Kandala |
$1,250,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Lino Alberto Gonzalez et al |
14 Andrea Drive |
Peter J Lucey, Caitlin A Lucey |
$2,000,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Robert C Ozmun, Kelly J Ozmun |
79 Front Street |
Hemalatha Kumaraswamy, El |
$805,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John J Lynch, Mary J Lynch |
13 Elizabeth Road |
Jacob Carvalho, Danielle M Carvalho |
$1,285,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Curtis A Morrison, Christine M Morrison |
54 Connelly Hill Road |
Nicholas Najnigier, Stephanie Najnigier |
$1,500,000 |
July 11, 2022 |
Christopher O'Connor, Mary Alice O'Connor |
15 Weston Lane 15WES |
Ronald Herbert Micon Living Tr, et al |
$759,000 |
July 7, 2022 |
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Electric Youth on Hopkinton Common
Choose the photo to view a 4K clip from Sunday's Performance

July 31, 2022 - To see a clip from
a great performance on Sunday, click above. Then choose quality. |
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Senate Passes Judicial Modernization
Legislation
Bill invests in information
technology used by the judiciary and closes loopholes around gun
laws
(BOSTON
– 07/31/2022) The Massachusetts State Senate on Saturday passed
legislation to modernize aspects of the Massachusetts court
system, including by closing loopholes around the Commonwealth’s
gun laws. The bill supports Massachusetts courts’ increased use
of technology in courtroom proceedings by investing in
information technology for the judiciary branch and allowing
certain administrative proceedings to be done electronically.
Following renewed national scrutiny of state gun control laws in
the wake of mass shootings and the Supreme Court’s decision to
strike down gun control legislation in the state of New York,
this bill also takes steps to strengthen Massachusetts’ gun
control laws.
“I’m proud of the Commonwealth’s strong gun laws, which save our
residents’ lives, and I’m proud that the Senate is taking quick
action to defend them,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka
(D-Ashland). “Our courts do invaluable work. In an increasingly
virtual and hybrid world, this legislation will support this
work and allow our courts to continue to operate without
interruption. I want to thank Chairs Rodrigues and Eldridge and
their teams for addressing these issues, and to the members of
the Senate for their support.”
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Young Democrats
Endorse Connor Degan for State Representative
HOPKINTON,
MA – Connor Degan, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State
Representative, 8th Middlesex District, has been formally
endorsed by the Young Democrats of Massachusetts.
“This endorsement by
the Young Democrats of Massachusetts is particularly gratifying for
me, as an advocate of youth participation in our government and
voting, and as a young person trying to make our world a better
place. I believe that engaging and informing the next generation of
voters is vital to the strength of our communities and our
Commonwealth. These individuals are the future of our democracy and
will ultimately inherit the goals we set out on now and continue to
serve as our champions of progress,” said Degan.
Degan continues to
work locally with students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. He
has organized mock elections to educate students on the voting
process in ways that they see real change in their schools and has
worked with middle school teachers to develop a curriculum for
civics education. He has coordinated with high school staff,
teachers, and students to host voter registration and information
sessions at least once per year before the pandemic’s restrictions
as well as doing so in conjunction with a student walkout in protest
of gun violence following the tragic Parkland High shooting to make
sure students were ready to make their voices heard and take action
at the ballot box.
“Since the 2018
mid-term elections, we saw an extraordinary uptick in youth
political participation. I am confident that we can continue to
improve upon the age disparity in our election process. By educating
and involving young people in the process, we continue to make young
voices heard in our elections and we need to continue to encourage
future generations of voters,” said Degan. Contributed content.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Bill's Downtown in
Hopkinton
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Construction Advisory

MassDOT Project Number: 606043
Construction Advisory No. 36 July 29, 2022
Please be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and
existing conditions found while
performing the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require
lane and sidewalk closures limiting
access to driveways and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of August 1, 2022, to August 5, 2022
East Side of Project and Project Wide
• Underground service work to property lines (in the areas between
25 Main and the 85/135 intersection).
• Continue the service connections project wide
West Side of Project
• Starting Monday 8/1/22, Dagle Electrical will be onsite to
activate the signals at the Main St/Wood St intersection
• Markings, Inc. will paint the “do not block” box in front of
Meserve St. on Tuesday night and move the stop
bar at the Main St/Wood St intersection west (past the driveway at 1
West Main) – work is estimated to be
completed in no more than 2 hours with no noise disruption
• Install new granite curb at West Main and Wood Street – detour
will be utilized as needed.
• Continue to strip and grade sidewalks from Wood Street towards the
Fire Station
85/135 Intersection
• Verizon and Comcast Ductbank work at Grove Street and Cedar Street
– detour will be utilized as needed.
Walcott Street will be opened to two-way traffic during detour hours
to enable entrance from Cedar St.
For the most up to date information about the Main Street Corridor
project, please visit theTown's project website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/
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Jake
A. Pizette, 28, of Hopkinton, passed away on Monday,
July 25, 2022. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Lynne C.
(Pizette) Boisvert and her husband, Normand “Joe” Boisvert of
Hopkinton.
In his younger years, Jake enjoyed horseback riding every summer and
taking art classes at Danforth Museum in Framingham. Jake was very
creative. He continued his art in many forms and explored various
mediums over the years, including canvas and t-shirts. His dream was
to go to California and make a name for himself. He was a big
dreamer, he loved music and movies.
Jake loved art & animals, but what Jake loved most of all was being
a father. His happiest times were playing with his children. Being a
father was especially important to him, because he never had one in
his life.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his brother, Joshua M.
Pizette; two children, Vanna Lynne Alton and Sace David Alton, his
children’s mother, Sarah DelBene, his step-son, Tre Anthony Delbene
all of Worcester and his grandfather, David E. Senior of Hopkinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate assistance with
funeral costs. Any remaining funds will go to Jake’s children.
https://gofund.me/9f692367
Funeral arrangements are being held privately and are under the care
of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com/
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It's Friday!!
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Hopkinton Teacher’s Association Endorses
Connor Degan for State Representative
HOPKINTON,
MA – Connor Degan, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State
Representative, 8th Middlesex
District seat, welcomed the endorsement by the Hopkinton Teacher’s
Association for his candidacy.
“I am so grateful to have the
support of the educators that supported me while I was in the public
schools, with the endorsement of the Hopkinton Teachers Association.
My grandmother is a retired public-school teacher from Springfield
Public Schools and I have seen the inequities that exist in our
education systems and know how much our teachers need our support.
Before the pandemic, many people took the roll of teachers for
granted and many still do. They allow so many parents to know that
their children are safe and cared for while they work and ensure
that students get the attention they need to get a good education. I
will continue to support our educators as they shape our futures by
supporting the growth of our students,” said Degan
As a graduate of the Hopkinton Public
School system himself, Degan has been a passionate advocate for the
merits of a robust public school system. He recognizes the impact
that the pandemic has had on our teachers and school systems and
continues to foster open discussion about the learning losses and
mental health challenges that students and school districts are
facing since the start of the pandemic. With the recent increase
school violence nationally, as well as teacher and staff shortages,
Degan has engaged the school board and community resource officers
in talks on how best to handle some of the mental health issues that
are facing our students and working to identify resources such as
the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline aimed at making it
easier to address one of the biggest issues that we face with mental
health today... access.
“The Hopkinton Teacher’s
Association proudly supports Connor Degan for State Representative.
Connor has an understanding of the challenges we face and a clear
desire to work with educators to identify and advocate for the
changes we need,” said Rebecca Abate, HTA President.
“I am delighted knowing that I
have the support of these remarkable public servants who work every
day to educate our youth, keep our community safe, and plan for
smart growth in our school systems,” said Connor Degan. “Our
educators serve as leaders and mentors in the lives of students and
our communities and deserve our support.”
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Upton PD called regarding a suspicious
vehicle fleeing their town
into Hopkinton - 2 detail officers saw vehicle take ramp 5 onto
I-495 SB
- State, Upton notified, truck dropping small stones onto Main
Street - GOA,
caller harassed by his former business partner - advised for civil
matter,
assist FD, Silver min-van dropped of trash in new development,
yellow lab to be dropped off at Baypath for the night,
July 27, 2022
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Almost There

The new Astroturf at the Fruit Street Fields
has been laid on top of the shock pad, getting ready for the final
measurements. |
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Dreaming Bigger and Better?
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Town of Hopkinton Invites Community to Enjoy Family-Friendly
Entertainment, Activities at 2022 Hopkinton Family Day
Hopkinton Family Day Returns for First Time Since 2019

HOPKINTON — Town Manager
Norman Khumalo and Friends of Hopkinton President Ann Click wish to
share information on this year's Hopkinton Family Day.
WHEN:
Saturday, Sept. 17 beginning at 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Athletic fields behind Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St.
WHAT:
Hopkinton Family Day, coordinated by the Friends of Hopkinton, is an
exciting event for families that features engaging live
entertainment, fun activities for community members of all ages,
delicious food trucks and a dazzling fireworks display.
Hopkinton Family Day brings the community together and helps
families get to know the organizations, groups and businesses in
town, as well as all of the people behind them.
Community members will be able to enjoy live entertainment and food
trucks throughout the event, beginning at 2 p.m. From 2-6 p.m., town
organizations, non-profits, clubs and businesses located in
Hopkinton offer activities, such as art projects, athletic events,
games and more.
From 6-8 p.m., attendees will be able to continue enjoying live
entertainment and the food trucks while the activities break down in
preparation for the fireworks display. Fireworks are expected to
begin around dusk, or approximately 8 p.m.
Hopkinton Family Day is free to attend, and all of the activities
are free for participation. Community members will need to pay for
food truck items.
"Hopkinton Family Day brings people from throughout our community
together to enjoy an array of exciting, family-friendly events at no
cost to them," Town Manager Khumalo said. "While children enjoy our
fun games and booths, families will also have the opportunity to
familiarize themselves with local organizations and resources, all
culminating with a stunning fireworks show. We hope to see everyone
there."
"The Friends of Hopkinton is extremely excited to invite community
members to this year's Family Day, and to be able to bring this
event back for the first time since 2019," Click said. "We have been
working hard for several months to make this Family Day the best
yet, and we encourage everyone to keep an eye out for additional
details to be shared ahead of the event. We can't wait to welcome
everyone in September."
Hopkinton Family Day was last held in 2019. The fireworks display
was unable to take place at the 2019 event due to risks posed by
mosquitoes, and the full event was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hopkinton Family Day is coordinated by the Friends of Hopkinton
organization. Its goal is to provide community activities that
encourage and support town spirit, enthusiasm and pride.
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Don't Miss the August Vets Breakfast
Friday, 5 August 2022, 0900 hours, Hopkinton Senior Center
Veterans are
pleased to learn of the Grateful Veteran who will sponsor the
upcoming breakfast.
All veterans are welcome to share in the camaraderie of fellow
vets. In addition to great chow there will be remembrances of
lost comrades, and identifying those on "sick call."
We will recall several past military events that happened on
August 5th, and entertain sports fans with baseball events from
August 5th. Last month's discussions will be extended to include
past significant events of selected Hopkinton veterans. Future
veterans activities planned for Hopkinton will be announced.
See you Friday. Out. ~ Hank
I am a Soldier, I fight where I
am told, and I win where I fight.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs
Walk-in reports loose bull - worries about
cows getting loose,
injured bird between spruce and Walnut, A2 came across MVI with PI -
injured to Milford, a West Main Street property owner reported that
a neighbor took down her tree, caller reports on neighbor watering -
neighbor has a well, Stone Crossing Way resident reports a bull in
the woods,
camera shows person enter driveway to church - GOA, complaint about
portable speedbump was installed with no warning signs - caller was
advised
that homeowner's well pump broke and the cover is for a hose
supplying water
from neighbor, caller has flat tire and can't find lug nit key -
leaving vehicle
for night, Golden Retriever running around Aspen Way...
Speaking to individuals in Sandy Beach lot
dropping
off friends (12:04 am), caller wanted fraudulent phone call logged,
traffic complaint on Overlook Road, Wood Street, caller
reports her vehicle struck while at work, individual riding his
bicycle on I-495 - a banned activity on that roadway, kids running
on roof on HR Street and then on CVS, male individual asleep
on a bench (10:32 pm), Clinton Street caller concerned about suv
w/North Carolina plates in neighborhood - were visiting friends,
caller reports waller stolen from his vehicle while at CC, dead fox
in Bridgeton Way driveway, arrest for probation violation...
Gift card/email scam, window smashed in car,
caller said he has lost a
piece of jewelry over the weekend, spare tire came off of vehicle,
caller
would like to speak with an officer about an incident in morning,
assist Milford
PD checking on vehicle involved in hit and run, male in and out of
driveways -
had appointments at 4 houses on Connelly Hill Road, dog running
loose on West Main Street, assisted FD with wires down on Fruit
Street -
and with odor of natural gas on Eastview Road...
July 22, 23,24, 2022
July 25, 2022
July 26, 2022
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Electric Youth to Perform Sunday on Hopkinton
Common
Two performers from Hopkinton

July 27, 2022 -
Electric Youth will be performing this
Sunday July 31st at 5pm at Concerts on the
Common. Included in the group are two Hopkinton
residents, Finley Doherty, left and Erin Belger.
Electric Youth is a prestigious
14-person ensemble; their shows consist of singing and dancing to
popular songs and show tunes. They are backed by the 7 person
Boston Show Band. EY has just returned from a 3 week tour of
Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy where they performed over a
dozen shows (Below). Contributed content.

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Two's a Crowd

July 27, 2022 - This great blue heron was not in the mood to stick
around following the arrival of a human, on Bloods Pond yesterday. |

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Watch Your Step!

July 27, 2022 - These Canada geese at Hopkinton Reservoir Dam are
watching their step as they approach the photographer, wondering if
they'll get lucky with a morsel (Goose mind-reading!). Visitors to
the dam should also watch their step. |
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Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

July 27, 2022 - Perhaps fans of Snappy Dogs could present an article
for the Special Town Meeting to reverse the current ban on
drive-throughs for food, inasmuch as everything is in place for one
since they moved the road. |
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More Diversity to come
Be a Part of the Message on August 6, 10:00 am - Noon

Contributor to the current Diversity Mural (Blue hand holding
flowers) at the entrance to EMC Park, rising senior Owen
Fitzpatrick, has agreed to create another piece to the diversity
message, but this time, everyone
is invited to be a part of the creation. Here's how it works: Owen
will bring the paint and the wipes. People's palms and fingers will
be painted alternating green and orange paint and then leave their
prints on the new section. When completed, Owen will paint "We've
got your back" over it, showing the love and support of the
community for those who need it. |
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from July 16, 2022 - July 24, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card for largely
single family homes
Prices in red are $1 million or more
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Address |
Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
Hopkinton |
54 Cedar Street Ext. |
Eric Scott Hubley II |
$350,000 |
July 22, 2022 |
Martha Palmer Tr et al |
81 Spruce Street U120 |
Sumodh Nair |
$899,995 |
July 20, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England LLC |
4 Peter Porcaro Drive |
Yongtao Guan, Hao Ban |
$1,168,000 |
July 19, 2022 |
Charles H Beede, Eva Beede |
12 Curtis Road |
Johannes Elferich, Nathalie Javidi-Sharifi |
$530,000 |
July 18, 2022 |
Danielle Cerosimo, Joseph Cerosimo |
Prior 7 Days |
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19 Elizabeth Road |
Roland Perry Dias, Karen Bernadette Dias |
$2,000,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Todd A Cestari, Ann C Brady |
28 Pleasant Street
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Guilherme D Boff Geraldina Morais |
$510,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Gary Comeau et al |
3 Greystone Lane |
Amir Ardelan Farhadi |
$1,400,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Robert M Keeley Jr., Sarah W Keeley |
4 AppleTree
Hill Road |
Kim Dongwook, Nam Jihye |
$450,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Edwin A Hernandez, Heysey Martinez-Hernandez |
11 Doyle Lane U 29C |
Joseph A Willoughby II, Sara Willoughby |
$479,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Mary Jane Dyer, Christopher T Riley |
14 Marshall Ave |
Michael Gumbley, Alexandra Gumbley |
$840,000 |
July 15,2022 |
Kristi McDermott |
14 Stoneybrook Road |
Binface Pedanou, Victoria Pedanou |
$1,258,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Benjamin C Best, Monica A Best |
11 Overlook Road |
Alex Gerber, Christine Gerber |
$1,950,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John S Edwards, et al |
44 Connelly Hill Road |
Michael P DiBartolo, Michelle L DiBartolo |
$1,425,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Micael F Brown, Megan C Brown |
22 Smith Road |
Peter Irwin, Sandra Irwin |
$1,600,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Eric D Schoenwolff Tr. et al |
83 Downey Street |
Xavier M Pennell, Rebekah A Pennell |
$584,900 |
July 14, 2022 |
Maria S Collella et al |
7 Bridal Path |
Rohit Bahal, Reshma Kandala |
$1,250,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Lino Alberto Gonzalez et al |
14 Andrea Drive |
Peter J Lucey, Caitlin A Lucey |
$2,000,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Robert C Ozmun, Kelly J Ozmun |
79 Front Street |
Hemalatha Kumaraswamy, El |
$805,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John J Lynch, Mary J Lynch |
13 Elizabeth Road |
Jacob Carvalho, Danielle M Carvalho |
$1,285,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Curtis A Morrison, Christine M Morrison |
54 Connelly Hill Road |
Nicholas Najnigier, Stephanie Najnigier |
$1,500,000 |
July 11, 2022 |
Christopher O'Connor, Mary Alice O'Connor |
15 Weston Lane 15WES |
Ronald Herbert Micon Living Tr, et al |
$759,000 |
July 7, 2022 |
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Moving Roadway

JUly 23, 2022 - Grove Street is being moved over a few feet at the
cost to the stores at CVS of about 28 parking spaces, in order to
make a more straight pass through the intersection from Cedar
Street.
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Shock Pad

July 23, 2022 — As expected, a new and
improved shock pad has been installed at the Fruit Street Athletic
Fields complex. What's next? See below:
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A HEALTH RISK MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH
SUBMERSION OR INGESTION OF POLLUTED WATERS. A beach is posted,
“No Swimming” as per order of the MADPH and DCR when results
equal to or exceed the Single Day Maximum Standard for
Enterococci of 104 (marine) and 61 (freshwater) or the 5-test
Geometric Mean Standard for Enterococci of 35 (marine) and 33
(freshwater). Postings will remain in force until Enterococci
levels of subsequently collected water samples drop below the
safe recreational water standards above.
Editor's Note: We received
official notice that the Town of Hopkinton's Sandy Beach is
open.
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Subterranean Protrusion

Above, this protruding wall, of which 90% is underground, we
are told was constructed to keep the building housing CVS stable,
has been finished, and pavement for a new lane is being laid. Let's
see what tomorrow will bring.
From Town of Hopkinton:
Construction Advisory No. 35 July 22, 2022 Please be
advised that this schedule may change due to weather and
existing conditions found while performing the tasks below. This
work may impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures
limiting access to driveways and entrances to businesses. What
to Expect for the Week of July 25, 2022, to July 29, 2022
• Saw Cut for ductbanks – detours may be utilized for this work.
• Continue the service connections project wide West Side of
Project
• Complete traffic signal at Wood Street intersection with Main
Street • Reset frame and covers from manholes between Wood St.
and Fire Station
• Strip and grade sidewalks between Wood Street and the Fire
Station 85/135 Intersection • Ductbank work at Grove Street and
Cedar Street - detour may be utilized.
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Three's Company

July 22, 2022 - "An adult and 2 juveniles. Amazing to see these HUGE
birds perched on branches like these. Taken close to home in
Hopkinton." ~ Julie Ford |
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OUTDOOR WATER BAN!:
Please be advised that due to the continued drought conditions,
dramatic increase in water use, low tank levels and a continued
forecast for hot and dry weather, the town is declaring an outdoor
water ban on municipal water use. A meeting yesterday of the states
drought task force also declared our area level 3, critical drought.
It is imperative that everyone turn off all outdoor sprinkler
systems immediately and cease all other non-essential use. It is
absolutely vital that everyone comply to ensure proper storage
levels for everyday use and fire protection. Thank you for your
cooperation in this very important matter. ~Eric Carty, Water Sewer
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Roadwork Notice
Crews will be removing & plating structures in preparation for road
resurfacing work on the following streets starting on Monday July 25
- Thursday July 28. Dates may change due to weather conditions.
West Main St
- South St to just after the Price Chopper entrance.
South St
- West Main St to 710’ south of West Main St.
South St
- #176 to the Milford town line.
Westcott Dr
- Pond St to 760’ South of Pond St (the old section).
West Elm St
- Barbara Rd to the dead end.
Work hours on West Main St & South St will be approximately 7pm -
5am.
Work hours on all other roads will be approximately 7am-5pm.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please expect delays and seek
alternate routes when possible.
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Art on the Trail 2022

The Hopkinton Cultural Council is inviting all artists to submit
their artwork for display during the “2022 Art on the Trail”. These
for 2022 is "Nature's Gallery, Branching Out" - Inspired by the of
artist Andy Goldsworthy and other similar artists. Utilizing
elements in nature to be inspired and create pieces that celebrate
the natural esthetics around us.
When: The “2022 Art on the Trail” will begin on Sunday, 2-Oct and
will end on Sunday, 16-Oct.
Where: The “2022 Art on the Trail” will be held on the Center Trail
in Hopkinton. The trail is 1.1 miles long and the trailhead is
located on Main Street directly across from Hopkinton Lumber.
Parking is in the Respite Center parking lot on the left side of
Claflin Place just off Main Street.
Art Call:
https://artonthetrail2022.artcall.org/
Press Release. HopNews file
photo.
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Rare Occurence

July 21, 2022 - A patron enjoying the cool breeze at the Hopkinton
Reservoir Dam end of Hopkinton State Park with her husband and dog
wonders why flames have erupted from two sources across the water,
with a resulting thick, black plume. We have been advised in the
past by representatives of the LNG facility that the burners are
burning impurities removed from the product; and the product is
Liquified Natural Gas. This activity has become a much more rare
occurence than in the past. Below, a closer look infers the second
burner to the right, the flame of which is only visible when the
breeze moves the trees.
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Kenneth
Claflin King, 68, of Marlborough and formerly of
Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born
in Framingham, he was the son of the late Doris (Claflin) and Ralph
King.
Ken was a friendly and optimistic person and an all around
great-guy. Everyone who knew him saw him as a genuine, humble, and
caring friend. His sense of humor and friendly demeanor could put a
smile on anybody's face. Ken put everyone ahead of himself and
taught compassion by the way he lived. He excelled in his painting
career and was passionate about history and enjoyed sports. His most
cherished life’s work was his role as a father and grandfather.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Macayla King of Marlborough, his
siblings; Sandy Altamura and her husband, Carl of Hopkinton and
Hyannisport and four grandchildren, Lucas, Juliana, Brooke and
Shane. He also leaves behind many nieces, and nephews, who he
adored. He is predeceased by his daughter, Ashley Nicole King who
passed away in 2017 and his sister, Beverly King.
Ken's humor and compassion will be dearly missed by all who had the
pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 31st from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at
the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe st.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A reception will follow at
TJ's Restaurant, 355 W. Union St. Ashland.
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Emergency Pavement Marking
Scheduled (Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21)
Emergency pavement marking has been scheduled at night from
8pm to 4am on Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21 to
stripe the new pavement on Main Street between Wood Street and the
Fire Station.
Getting pavement markings down after new pavement has been installed is
essential for roadway safety, especially at night. As such, public
safety approved the work to take place since it will be a safety
issue if the new pavement is not striped as soon as possible.
The Department of Public Works does this same type of work at night
every year and before every Marathon. This work was originally
scheduled to take place during the day, Wednesday and Thursday, but
the Town was notified by MassDOT that the original scheduled day
work was canceled.
No other MassDOT approved contractor was available to do this work during
the day on such short notice. The work on Wednesday night will be
for layout and preparations and Thursday night will be for painting.
No detours are planned but the Pleasant Street detour may be
utilized Thursday night, if necessary. MassDOT has been informed
that noise shall be mitigated as much as possible. Police details
will be onsite to assist with traffic flow and access to/or exit
from driveways. The paint dries very quickly so the wait to
enter/exit a driveway is minimal, estimated not to exceed five
minutes. For information about the Main Street Corridor Project,
please visit the project website. ● Project website:
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/ Project contact:
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton

New Transactions from June 6, 2022 - July 15, 2022
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card for largely
single family homes
Prices in red are $1 million or more
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Address |
Buyer |
Price |
Date |
Seller |
Hopkinton |
19 Elizabeth Road |
Roland Perry Dias, Karen Bernadette Dias |
$2,000,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Todd A Cestari, Ann C Brady |
28 Pleasant Street
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Guilherme D Boff Geraldina Morais |
$510,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Gary Comeau et al |
3 Greystone Lane |
Amir Ardelan Farhadi |
$1,400,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Robert M Keeley Jr., Sarah W Keeley |
4 AppleTree
Hill Road |
Kim Dongwook, Nam Jihye |
$450,000 |
July 15, 2020 |
Edwin A Hernandez, Heysey Martinez-Hernandez |
11 Doyle Lane U 29C |
Joseph A Willoughby II, Sara Willoughby |
$479,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Mary Jane Dyer, Christopher T Riley |
14 Marshall Ave |
Michael Gumbley, Alexandra Gumbley |
$840,000 |
July 15,2022 |
Kristi McDermott |
14 Stoneybrook Road |
Binface Pedanou, Victoria Pedanou |
$1,258,000 |
July 15, 2022 |
Benjamin C Best, Monica A Best |
11 Overlook Road |
Alex Gerber, Christine Gerber |
$1,950,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John S Edwards, et al |
44 Connelly Hill Road |
Michael P DiBartolo, Michelle L DiBartolo |
$1,425,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Micael F Brown, Megan C Brown |
22 Smith Road |
Peter Irwin, Sandra Irwin |
$1,600,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Eric D Schoenwolff Tr. et al |
83 Downey Street |
Xavier M Pennell, Rebekah A Pennell |
$584,900 |
July 14, 2022 |
Maria S Collella et al |
7 Bridal Path |
Rohit Bahal, Reshma Kandala |
$1,250,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Lino Alberto Gonzalez et al |
14 Andrea Drive |
Peter J Lucey, Caitlin A Lucey |
$2,000,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Robert C Ozmun, Kelly J Ozmun |
79 Front Street |
Hemalatha Kumaraswamy, El |
$805,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
John J Lynch, Mary J Lynch |
13 Elizabeth Road |
Jacob Carvalho, Danielle M Carvalho |
$1,285,000 |
July 14, 2022 |
Curtis A Morrison, Christine M Morrison |
54 Connelly Hill Road |
Nicholas Najnigier, Stephanie Najnigier |
$1,500,000 |
July 11, 2022 |
Christopher O'Connor, Mary Alice O'Connor |
15 Weston Lane 15WES |
Ronald Herbert Micon Living Tr, et al |
$759,000 |
July 7, 2022 |
Trails, LLC |
6 Claflin Ave |
Wyatt P Gilmore, Julia Carmody |
$750,000 |
July 6, 2022 |
Olivia Lindon |
8 Huckleberry Road |
Sarah Katz, Gene Schildkraut |
$975,000 |
July 6, 2022 |
Noam Mendelson |
19 Primrose Circle |
Ganesh Madhugrir Kanakaraju, Pooja Guttal |
$1,010,000 |
July 5, 2022 |
Subtahmanya Kishore Penmetsa, Anusha Sagi |
23 Juniper Tr U166 |
Oxford Entities Inc |
$775,000 |
July 5 ,2022 |
Vasantha Krishna Sampatoori, Sravani Lalva |
124 Lumber Street |
Sunchandra Ghose, Gautam Prakash |
$990,000 |
June 30, 2022 |
Briasn Colin Fitzgerald, Crystal S Fitzgerald |
23 Falcon Ridge Drive |
Amin Khairallah, Johanna Benavides |
$1,400,000 |
June 30, 2022 |
Adalton Sales, Josiane Braga Sales |
49 Cherry Lane #382 |
Jaspreet Singh Chadha, Gulshi Kaur Bhatia |
$1,0892,227 |
June 30, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
17 Hidden Brick Road |
Susan Song, Jung Rhee |
$1,620,000 |
June 30, 2022 |
John N Dioone, Kristin Dionne |
18 Fawn Ridge Road |
Chowdhury Ferdous, Tareq Islam |
$1,800,000 |
June 30, 2022 |
Kevin P Thomas, Deborah A Thomas |
17 Church Street |
Milton Merida Lopez, Stefanie Michelle Merida |
$624,500 |
June 29, 2022 |
James F Maloney |
7 Peppercorn Road |
Karthik Sridhar, Lakshmi Karthik |
$1,050,000 |
June 29, 2022 |
Harry Keates, Robin Lynne Silverman |
16 Bandon Lane 16BAN |
Gang Chen, Jinsong Chu |
$684,000 |
June 28, 2022 |
Trails, LLC |
28 Connelly Hill Road |
Soroosh Kiani, Mary Flynn |
$1,680,000 |
June 28, 2022 |
Kelly DePaolo, et al |
65 Aspen Way unit 248 |
Kaushij Raut, Bhakti Vishwarao |
$1,112,297 |
June 28, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
19 Pleasant Street |
Amego Inc |
$363,749 |
June 28, 2022 |
Kennedy-Donovan Center Inc |
311 Wood Street |
Stehen Franks, Keryn Franks |
$600,000 |
June 28, 2022 |
Judith Stingley |
14 Bandon Lane U14BAN |
Robert CDonnelly et al |
$659,000 |
June 28, 2022 |
Trails LLC |
7 Hoyt Way Unit 7 |
Michael E Levangie |
$893,100 |
June 27, 2022 |
LFJ Development Corp |
4 Valentine Circle |
Sevag Donabedian, Michaela A Donabedian |
$1,100,000 |
June 27, 2022 |
Donald G Lussier, Meghan E Luccier |
8 Cole Drive Unit 13 |
Joseph D Mecurio, Nancy E Mecurio |
$706,145 |
June 17, 2022 |
William G Burgess Tr et al |
6 Benson Road |
Adam Charlton, Leah Charlton |
$1,450,000 |
June 17, 2022 |
Arthur P Ciaramicoli Tr Karen M Ciaramicoli et al |
33 Rocky Woods Road |
Isaac Barbour, Jessica Spinelli |
$1,310,000 |
June 24, 2022 |
James Holland, Jerri-Lynn Holland |
11 Bandon Lane 11BAN |
Gerard M McDonald et al |
$699,000 |
June 24, 2022 |
Trails LLC |
2 Paiul Rever Path Unit A B3 |
Amit Nanne, Sneha Naguraj |
$635,000 |
June 24, 2022 |
Jonnalagadda Kanvasri |
Legacy Farms North |
Trails LLC |
$5,145,000 |
June 23, 2022 |
Legacy Farms LLC |
63 Aspen Way Unit 249 |
Srinivasan Chandrasekaran, Ramya Ramachandran |
$1,012, 920 |
June 23, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
10 Hoyt Way Unit 10 |
Brian Thompson, Marilyn Thompson |
$892,484 |
June 23, 2022 |
LJF Development Corp. |
66 Old Elm Way |
Ryan Ginand, Catrina Derderian |
$975,000 |
June 22, 2022 |
Nora Fullington |
61 Aspen Way Unit 250 |
Balamurugan Ramakrishnan |
$1,105,833 |
June 22, 2022 |
Pulte Homes of New England |
219 Ash Street |
Fisseha Testfamicael, Helen Ocbagabir |
$870,000 |
June 21, 2022 |
John A Perreault, Cheryl B Perreault |
10 Lincoln Street |
Jayadev Das, Manisha Patel |
$662,500 |
June 21, 2022 |
Kathleen R Moxam et al |
54 Oakhurst Road |
Queenie Li, Lifeng Lin |
$888,000 |
June 21, 2022 |
Joyce Boden, Mark W Boden |
5 Bridgton Way |
Steve S Shin, Jaehee Hyun Shin |
$2,120,000 |
June 21, 2022 |
Anton F Ehrhardt, Nancy L Ehrhardt |
4 McNeil Circle U2B1 |
Eleanor T Hahesy, James E Hahesy Jr |
$540,000 |
June 17, 2022 |
Debra S Preis |
35 Connelly Hill Road |
Julia Maria Siripurapu Tr et al |
$1,700,000 |
June 17, 2022 |
Micahel McCarron, Jennifer McCarron |
121 Ash Street |
Meghan E Rice, James Donovan |
$965,000 |
June 16, 2022 |
Stephen D Franks, Keryn A Franks |
40 South Mill Street |
Glen H Neary, Karen Neary |
$685,000 |
June 15, 2022 |
Jeffrey H Barton |
17 Crispwater Way U177 |
Anurag Obulamoalli, Divya Thanigai Arasu |
$771,000 |
June 15, 2022 |
Chandrashekar Divakaran, PavithraManiprasad |
65 Clinton Street |
Daniel Nedelcu, Simona Nedelcu |
$1,050,000 |
June 3, 2022 |
Rory A Warren, et al |
14 Winter Street |
Nathan James Hebert, Stephanie Hebert |
$880,000 |
June 10, 2022 |
Stephen M Kelley |
12 Teaberry Lane Unit 202 |
Manikandan Bakthavatsalam, Dharani Thiruppathy |
$1,130,000 |
June 10, 2022 |
Sridurga S Ganapathineedi,Vishwanath C Kameineni |
8 Canterbury Lane |
Anson Abraham, Therese Abraham Tr et al |
$1,505,000 |
June 10, 2022 |
Stephen Furlong, Jodi Furlong |
69 Frankland Road/Cross Street |
Agilitas Energy Inc |
$600,000 |
June 9, 2022 |
Seaboard Solor Holdings |
19 Weston Lane |
Holly Ditroia, et al |
$559,000 |
June 9, 2022 |
Trails LLC |
25 Weston Lane 25WES |
Maureen Dunn Scholl |
$699,000 |
June 9, 2022 |
Trails LLC |
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Edward
Francis O’Leary Jr., 89, of Hopkinton, passed away
on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born in Framingham, he was the son of
the late Alice R. (Cummings) and Edward Francis O’Leary Sr. He was
the husband of 65 years to Mavis Angela (Murray) O’Leary.
Edward grew up in Holliston. Growing up, he enjoyed working on many
farms in Holliston and throughout New England. He was a 1950
graduate of Framingham High School, where he played hockey and
football. He attended Tilton Prep School (NH) and was a graduate in
the Class of 1956 from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. After
pursuing Army ROTC in college, upon graduation Edward joined the
Army Artillery, where he served as a 1st Lieutenant from 1957-1959
and in the reserves until 1962. Edward worked as a Project Manager
for the Perini Corporation from 1958-1988 in highway / heavy
construction, and took pleasure in establishment and coaching of
youth hockey for the Hopkinton Hornets. He was a member of Saint
John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton and after retiring enjoyed
volunteering and driving the Busy Bee bus for the Hopkinton Senior
Center. He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved horses. He was active
in family businesses and supported all aspects of his children’s and
grandchildren’s
activities.
In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by 7 children, Kathryn
of Clinton, Brian and his wife, Dawn of Manchester, NH, Kevin of
Wayland, Daniel and his wife, Cindy of Baltimore, MD, Edward and his
wife, Karen of Grafton, Alison of Worcester and Erin and her fiance,
Jim of Boston. He also leaves behind his brother, Robert O’Leary and
his wife, Mhel of Ormand Beach, FL, 17 grandchildren, Coretta,
Mahalia, Lauren, Mollie, Sean, Owen, Elise, Timothy, Jennifer,
Scott, Justine, Paige, Grace, Andrea, Gavin, Keagan and Sophia; 5
great-grandchildren, Charlie, Callie, Gabriel, Alice and Edward. He
is predeceased by his brother, Richard O’Leary and his wife, Debbie,
and his grandson, Matthew. He also leaves behind many nieces,
nephews, extended family, many longtime friends and antique car,
truck and farm equipment enthusiasts.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21st from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Friday, July 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John the
Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Saint Mary’s
Cemetery in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-hockey-fund-in-memory-of-matt-oleary
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Adding a Lane

July 19, 2022 - The town's contractor added a
lane to Cedar Street yesterday, taking part of Shell's land to do
so. Above, an earth mover tamps down fresh soil being used to help
bring the new roadway to grade. That side of the southbound
intersection will contain dedicated left, right and straight lanes.
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HOPKINTON GARDEN CLUB AWARDS TWO
SCHOLARSHIPS
The
Hopkinton Garden Club is pleased to have selected Olivia
Sward and Ryan D’Alleva as the 2022 Hopkinton
Garden
Club Scholarship recipients. 
Olivia and Ryan were awarded the scholarship at the Hopkinton High
School Awards Ceremony in June. Olivia will be attending University
of California, Berkeley and Ryan will be attending University
of Vermont in the fall, both with plans to pursue
degrees in Environmental Studies.
"It
was thrilling to have such high caliber students apply for this
year's scholarship and to see their passion and interest in the
environment really come through in their personal essays. We wish
Olivia and Ryan the best of luck this fall and can't wait to see
what they do next," said Elaine Gowdy, Chair of the Hopkinton Garden
Club Scholarship Committee.
Funding for the scholarships is made possible through the Spring
Plant Sale, with generous donors, and enthusiastic customers. The
Garden Club will be accepting scholarship applications again next
spring.
The Hopkinton Garden
Club is a nonprofit organization whose mission in our community is
education, beautification, and conservation. The Club, organized in
1924, is an affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of
Massachusetts. Check out our website (www.hopkintongardenclub.org )
for events and activities – it’s also a great resource with a wealth
of gardening information. Follow
us on Facebook (HopkintonGardenClub) and Instagram
(@hopkintongardenclub).for timely tips, gardens to visit, and other
gardening inspiration! Contributed.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log

Assist FD (x3), employee at day care said
detail officers
were not letting parents through - at odds with position of detail
officer,
DMV on Cedar Street, car vs. dog on West Main - both fled scene,
deer
struck on East Main, teen with pink and black shorts hitch-hiking
on Elm Street [sex of subject not noted on public log], checked
on many vehicles and people on baseball fields as well as Hayden
Rowe and Parkwood Drive, citizen complained of insufficient warning
for ditch on West Main - officer disagrees, insulation all over
road,
German shepherd running loose on Main Street - GOA, caller from
Alabama reports fraudulent CC Charge comes back to Hopkinton
individual - detective informed, front plate stolen from individual
on
Duffield Road, small dog loose on Ridge Road, bull loose at Elmwood
Farm,
two suspicious females in black attire, 2-car MVA w/PI on Cedar
Street,
Milford PD checking Echo Lake for missing male from Hopedale,
Trevor Lane caller seeking assistance with neighbor's large,
aggressive dog,
Lincoln Street search for male individual screaming "help!" from the
other
side of the tracks - including the use of drone from Westborough -
yielded
no results...
July 15, 16, 17, 2022
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Hopkinton Community Summer Band 2022

July 17, 2022 - HopNews dishes out reviews
very sparingly, but this group gets 5 stars. Give it 6 with
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Coming Along

July 17,2022 - (NOTE to self: Bring wide
angle lens next time) This is Fruit Street Fields as it has been
laser-leveled in the last few days. Once the level condition is
officially accepted, the company will install a shock pad. The
photo is a hurried combination of two photos; not to be used as
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House Wren

July 17, 2022 - From
Julie Ford:
Three little magical House Wrens, from the
National Guard at Ft. Devens, have flown the coop
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They called me, desperate to find someone to accept the tiny
nestlings, after finding them on a truck they needed to use.
What an honor! And out of all the birds that have flown off so
far this year, these guys have stuck around, and visit
regularly. So adorable, all 3 are always together. When they
hear me feeding the younger birds still inside, they chatter on
the deck and wait for their supplemental live meal worms. They
are SUPER bug control around the yard too (caught one with a
wasp even!). So much intelligence, character and spunk in these
tiny, gorgeous birds, they are so clever! And these little Wrens
have one of the largest ranges of all New World songbirds .
I sure hope they return to use my nest boxes for their own
babies next year!
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Bullfrog

July 17, 2022 - There are ways to determine
the
sex of a bullfrog, which, unlike a cattle bull, is not always
male. Only the male bullfrog calls for a mate, but most other
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Sun Halo

July 17, 2022 - This rainbow
sun halo appeared above Hopkinton Common yesterday afternoon.
The camera lens was not wide enough to capture the entire thing, but
we got what we could, even though most cameras caution against
shooting directly into the sun. NOTE: We used a video camera, whose
display is video in itself, as opposed to an SLR, which directs the
very light through the lens, by means of a mirror and prism, to the
viewer's eye without filtration. Don't do that. And even though an
individual may be viewing it as a video, it is not good for the chip
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30-Year Anniversary for Deputy Chief
HOPKINTON
— Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to recognize Deputy Chief John
Porter following his 30th anniversary as a member of the Hopkinton
Police Department.
Deputy Chief Porter marked 30 years of service on Thursday, July 14.
His name was added to the Hopkinton Police Department 30 Years of
Service Award plaque in recognition of the milestone.
"We were thrilled to recognize Deputy Chief Porter's years of
service on Thursday and all he has achieved during his 30 years with
the department," Chief Bennett said. "He has shown a true commitment
to bettering this department and serving the Hopkinton community,
and we are fortunate to have him as a member of the Hopkinton Police
command staff."
Deputy Chief Porter joined the Hopkinton Police Department in 1992.
He moved through the ranks serving as a patrol officer, detective,
sergeant and lieutenant before being appointed deputy chief in
October 2021. He was also the department's first school resource
officer and built the foundation for the program as it is today.
He was Hopkinton's first accreditation manager and helped the
department achieve its first accreditation award through the
Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission in March 2021. He
additionally serves on the Massachusetts Accreditation Committee's
standards and training board.
Deputy Chief Porter has worked many major cases, including the Neil
Entwistle case during which he traveled to England as part of the
investigation. He is also the only member of the department to
receive the Medal of Valor, which recognized his work taking into
custody an apparently suicidal person armed with a knife who had
doused a home with gasoline and attempted to light it on fire.
He has also been selected as the Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD) Officer of the Year four times.
Deputy Chief Porter ran the Boston Marathon once as a bucket list
item. He has been married to his wife -- his high school sweetheart
-- for 27 years and they have two children. Town Press Release.
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Advisory for Next Week, 7/18 - 7/22

Construction Advisory No. 34 July 15, 2022 Please
be advised that this schedule may change due to weather and existing
conditions found while performing the tasks below. This work may
impact traffic and require lane and sidewalk closures limiting
access to driveways and entrances to businesses.
What to Expect for the Week of July
18, 2022, to July 22, 2022 West Side of Project
• Start the second of three layers of pavement from the western
project limit to the Fire Station
• Continue the service connections between the Fire Station and
the 85/135 intersection
• Complete traffic signal at Wood Street intersection with Main
Street
• Reset frame and covers from manholes, water boxes, and catch
basins between Wood St. and Fire Station
• Line stripe the new pavement between Wood Street and the Fire
Station
• Strip and grade sidewalks between Wood Street and the Fire
Station East Side of Project
• Continue ductbanks for Verizon moving west to the135/85
intersection (Pleasant St. to Maple St. to Hayden Rowe detour
required).
• Start Comcast ductbanks at 85/135 intersection and move east
towards Church Street (Pleasant St. to
• Maple St. to Hayden Rowe detour required.)
• Start service connections between the 85/135 intersection and
Church Street.
• Complete historic walls at 15, 17, 25 and 35 Main Street
85/135 Intersection
• Ductbank work (Pleasant St. to Maple St. to Hayden Rowe detour
required)
• Widen the west side of Cedar St. and Grove St. at the
intersection for initial sidewalk relocation.
• Relocate the fire hydrant at the corner of 85/135 • Backfill
concrete retaining wall at CVS.
For the most up to date information about the Main Street
Corridor project please visit theTown's project website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
Press Release by Michele Murdock.
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When it All Began
Below are a few photos of the beginnings of the town involvement
on the Fruit Street property, Below that are photos taken today.



July 15, 2022 - Director of Parks and
Recreation, Jay Guelfi remarked on the status of the new Fruit
Street Fields surface being leveled Thursday afternoon by New
England Lazer Grading.
He said the field that was installed originally had reached its
life-expectancy, "...and Town Meeting agreed."
$400K of the cost will be paid out of the department's revolving
fund, money collected from fees. Mr. Guelfi said that the
project will be in four steps.
1. Remove turf and infill.
2. Grade surface
3. Install Shock Pad.
4. Install new synthetic turf and infill.
Some the old synthetic turf will be used for
a lacross wall.
Mr. Guelfi expects the project to be
completed by August 25, 2022.
Mr. Guelfi answered questions of some people
concerned about possible contribution to PFAS in the wells by
having Weston & Sampson look into it.
"They said 'no'."
Mr. Guelfi also revealed the future
construction, across from the dog park, of 8 pickle ball courts.
See a
sample game here.

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On Ice House Pond

July 14, 2022 - This behavior is not uncommon
for a Canada goose, but it doesn't always mean the same thing. It
could be a male taking a bath. Or it could be the female bathing,
while the male is near the nest, protecting the eggs. Or, a predator
like a snapping turtle could have a foot or a leg in its grasp,
while the goose struggles to get away. It did get away and join its
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Electrical alarm sounding on Pratt Lane, tree
down on
Glen Road, assist FD, caller has lost her wallet, MVA on West Main -
no PI, advised individual on No Trespass Order, Overlook Road caller
regarding possible counterfeit currency, assist FD...
July 13, 2022
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Flag Half-staff

Please be advised that Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of
America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be
lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state
buildings on Friday, July 15, 2022, the day of interment, in
honor of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Samuel Michael
Demers, of New Bedford, MA, who passed away on June 20, 2022.
Sergeant Samuel Michael Demers, United States Marine Corps Air
Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, CA, will be laid to rest at the
Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, MA on this date.
This gubernatorial order applies to:
1. The main or administration building of each public
institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations
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Paving to Begin Tomorrow

Construction Advisory No. 33 -
UPDATED July 13, 2022
Please be advised that this schedule may
change due to weather and existing conditions found while performing
the tasks below. This work may impact traffic and require lane and
sidewalk closures limiting access to driveways and entrances to
businesses.
MAIN STREET PAVING BEGINS ON
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, the contractor will
start paving Main Street between the Fire Station and Commonwealth
Ave. Work hours for paving will be from 7am to 5pm with setup
activities being allowed by public safety to begin at 6am. Expect
delays, plan accordingly, and allow for additional time to
enter/exit driveways, especially when paving operations are ongoing
directly in front of a property. Driveway access will be impacted
during the paving. There will be a waiting period for vehicles to
cross the new pavement. Public safety will be present to direct
traffic and vehicle movements. Urgent access across fresh pavement
may be allowed in approximately 15 minutes or more. More time is
required before vehicles can drive actively over or on the new
pavement so, please plan accordingly. Eastbound traffic will be
detoured from Main Street to Pleasant Street, to Maple Street, to
Hayden Rowe. One lane on Main Street is scheduled to remain open at
all times for westbound traffic. At the end of every workday, both
lanes of traffic will be open and the detour will be removed. Access
for emergency vehicles through all work zones will be maintained at
all times. What to Expect for the Week of July 11, 2022 to July 15,
2022 -
UPDATED
● During the eastbound detour Walcott St.
will be open to two-way traffic to allow access via Cedar Street.
Main Street will be opened at the end of the day to at least one
lane of alternating traffic. At that time Walcott Street will revert
to one-way traffic.
● Continue work on Verizon conduit
from Church Street moving westbound towards the 135/85 intersection.
Eastbound traffic will be detoured via the above mentioned Main
Street to Pleasant Street to Hayden Rowe detour.
● Continue work on wall at 15/17 Main
Street.
● Continue work on Concrete Retaining Wall
in CVS parking lot area.
For the most up to date information about
the Main Street Corridor project please visit theTown's project
website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com
The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your
patience and consideration while we work to support MassDOT’s
project to revitalize our downtown infrastructure.
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Select Board Calls Special Town Meeting for August 18, 2022
Location TBA

July 13, 2022 - The Select Board, following
a presentation by members of the School Dept., voted to
schedule a Special Town Meeting for August 18, 2022. According
to Town Clerk Connor Degan, the funds for the Marathon School
expansion have already been appropriated, they just need a Town
Meeting Article to approve the transfer from funds collected
from Legacy Farms, that resulted from payments due to an
increased count of children. Of course, some of the need,
$850,000 according to Town Clerk Connor Degan, is from materials
cost escalation.
The Select Board appointed Tyler Staback as a Police Officer
for the Town of Hopkinton (3-0-2),and Alexander Stewart as a
Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton (5-0).
In addition, the board made dozens of annual appointments.

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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts

Well being check, MV check, found property -
returned to owner, hazard reported - hazard denied,
speeding vehicle on South Street from Milford - GOA,
Station tour, debris on I-90, caller has found a cell phone,
hazard reported - hazard denied, House lock out, someone
reported trespassing - was owner - not trespassing, sent 10:00 pm
basketball
players on their way, erratic operator report leads to DUI arrest,
out-of-town resident called to report her garage door opened,
911 call handed off to Upton, Stoney Brook
Road caller is complaining that
Southborough Rod and Gun is shooting too close to his property,
Ashland
caller reports larceny - APD contacted, traffic complaint, assist
FD,
female lift assist on Revolutionary way, speeding on Ash Street,
she can't find her keys, assist FD, Hayden Rowe parking violation,
two callers report a bull walking down Ash Street, caller reports
bull
in his backyard, assault (no further info), excessive dust from
construction,
pipe bursts in home - not from fire suppression,
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First Sunday Concert of the Season

Above, HopNews Video Grabshot from Park
Street
July 11, 2022 - The Roy Scott Big Band, always a hit at the
Hopkinton Summer Concert Series, thrilled the large gathering of
young and old at the Hopkinton Common early yesterday evening. Next
Sunday, at 5:00 pm, the Hopkinton Community Summer Band will fill
the space in front of the Veterans Memorial Gazebo with volunteers -
students and professionals - who will have been rehearsing for the
special day - July 17, 2022.
This Summer's Roster:
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July 17th The Hopkinton Community Summer Band
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July 24th Hot Acoustics
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July 31st Electric Youth
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August 7th Jah Spirit
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August 14th Jumpin' Juba
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August 28th Din Check
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Roadwork
Notice
Crack Sealing work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday July 12 on the
following streets. One lane of traffic will be open at all times.
Work is expected to take approximately two weeks. All work is
subject to change due to weather conditions. Please do not park any
vehicles in the street as it will prevent the contractor from
completing the work.
Ash St, Courney Cir, Fawn Ridge Rd, Fruit St, Glen Rd, Maria
Ln, North St, Pleasant St, Saddle Hill Rd, Split Rock Rd, Spring St,
Teresa Rd, Ursla Dr, Whirty Cir, Winter St & West Main St.
Thank you,
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
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Saturday Work Notice
HOPKINTON, MA (July
8, 2022) - The Town has confirmed that AF Amorello will work
Saturday, July 9th, between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. They
will be working on Wood Street, at the intersection of Wood
Street and Main Street, on Main Street between Wood Street and
Pleasant Street, and on Main Street between the Fire Station and
Pleasant Street. One lane of alternating traffic may be required
at times. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained when possible.
The following detours may be utilized;
Eastbound Main Street traffic will be detoured onto Pleasant
Street, to Maple Street, to Grove Street, and back onto Main
Street.
Southbound traffic on Wood Street will be detoured onto Elm
Street, to Lumber Street Extension, and back onto West Main.
Please be advised that due to weather and unforeseen conditions,
changes to these plans may be required.
For additional information about the Main Street Corridor
Project and upcoming work, please visit the
project website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/ .
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The Hopkinton Carnival c. 1997

July 8, 2022 — Is the little guy, that would
be John K. Savignano, really turning 30 years-old next year!? Dad is
John L. Savignano, the famous Real Estate Professional.This photo
was taken at a Hopkinton Carnival around 25 years ago, in a scene
that is repeated every day, every year, somewhere in America.
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FISH DAY!
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This message is intended to
reach as many impacted residents as possible.
As a result of the construction
activities on Main Street - EL Harvey will be picking up
trash only (not recycling) on Friday, July 8th, at
an earlier time then normal (as early as 5:30 or 6am) for
the following roads;
Main Street (Ash Street to Whalen
Road)
Residents along this route may
wish to put their trash bins out this evening, so as not to
miss the pickup tomorrow.
A HopNews graphic by Ashley Jackson
nearly 20 years ago!
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Cedar Street resident concerned about people
on her property
who duck when she looks out - not found, Next Generation Day Care
reports both entrances blocked, chubby husky into traffic at
Claflin Place, walk-in reporting ID theft, semi-trailer parked in
Wood
Street lot - spoke with operator, dead raccoon in middle of roadway
on
East Main Street, reports identity theft, car vs deer on Granite
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Protecting Free Speech!
Hopkinton Resident Reflects on the Impact of a 2002
Historic Supreme Court Ruling on the 20th Anniversary

Press Release by Jehovah's Witnesses:
July 7, 2022 - While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to
temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the
pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one
U.S. village in the late 1990s — that is until the United States
Supreme Court stepped in with a historic 8-1 decision on June
17, 2002, declaring the local ordinance unconstitutional.
At the 20th anniversary of that precedent-setting decision, some
Hopkinton residents wondered what their lives would be like if
one of their neighbors had not knocked on their door and shared
a life-changing message with them. Constitutional scholars
marvel at the outsized impact the decision has had on the
protection of free speech for all, agreeing with Justice Antonin
Scalia’s opinion in the case, “The free-speech claim exempts
everybody, thanks to Jehovah’s Witnesses.”
Before meeting Jehovah’s Witnesses at his door in 2015, James
Bianculli, of Hopkinton, had a comfortable job and was a caring
father of three, but he wasn’t completely satisfied with where
his life was heading. “I had a nice life,” Bianculli said. “I
thought there must be more to life than just competing at work
for the best job.” Reflecting on what his life would be like had
he not answered that knock on his door, Bianculli said, “I
wouldn’t have a hope for the future.”
The 2002 Supreme Court decision in Watchtower v. Village of
Stratton affirmed that a local village ordinance in Stratton,
Ohio, requiring a permit to knock on doors violated the rights
of any person who wanted to engage in free speech with their
neighbor, including Jehovah’s Witnesses who practice
door-to-door evangelizing. The Court overturned two lower court
rulings that upheld the ordinance, and thus paved the way for
all citizens to maintain open dialogue with their neighbors on
any number of issues including environmental, civic, political
or educational.
“Looking back on the two decades since the decision, it’s clear
to see the wide-ranging impact that Watchtower v. Stratton has
had on free speech for all,” said Josh McDaniel, director of the
Religious Freedom Clinic at the Harvard Law School. “This is
just the latest of some 50 Supreme Court victories by Jehovah’s
Witnesses that have helped establish and broaden First Amendment
jurisprudence throughout the last century.”
The village of Stratton became a center of controversy in 1998
after the mayor personally confronted four Jehovah’s Witnesses
as they were driving out of the village after visiting a
resident. Subsequently, the village enacted the ordinance
“Regulating Uninvited Peddling and Solicitation Upon Private
Property,” which required anyone wishing to engage in
door-to-door activity to obtain a permit from the mayor or face
imprisonment. Jehovah’s Witnesses viewed this ordinance as an
infringement of freedom of speech, free exercise of religion and
freedom of press. Therefore, they brought a lawsuit in federal
court after the village refused to modify their enforcement of
this ordinance.
“Our motive for initiating the case was clear: We wanted to
remove any obstacle that would prevent us from carrying out our
scriptural obligation to preach the good news of the Kingdom,”
said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
“Making it a criminal offense to talk with a neighbor without
seeking government approval is offensive to many people, but
particularly to God who commanded Christians to preach the
gospel.”
While Bianculli continues to engage in a productive ministry
through letter writing, phone calling and virtual visits, he is
looking forward to knocking on doors again.
“We are thankful that we have the legal right to practice our
ministry from door to door,” said Hendriks. “When the time is
right and conditions are safe, we hope to visit our neighbors in
person once again.”
This victory is one of more than 250 rulings in cases brought by
Jehovah’s Witnesses in high courts around the world that have
expanded the rights of people of all religious faiths. “It's
hard to point to any organization, let alone a religious
organization, that has had such a profound impact on the shaping
of constitutional law over many decades in the Supreme Court,"
said Harvard Professor McDaniel.
For more information on the Stratton case, go to
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Main Street Corridor Project
Traffic Update

HOPKINTON, MA (July 6, 2022)
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The Town is
aware that efforts to mitigate traffic impacts from the Main Street
Project occasionally result in significant traffic delays.
Therefore, to minimize traffic impacts and maintain safe work zones
for the public, the Town met with MassDOT and AF Amorello this
afternoon to discuss other possible mitigation measures.
As a result of
the meeting, the following changes were agreed to or discussed;
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Dump
trucks will no longer be allowed to turn around on Main Street.
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Amorello
is considering working Saturday, July 9th, to reduce traffic
delays for next week. Public Safety is in support of this
option. The Town will notify the public if Saturday work is
confirmed.
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Public
safety is considering allowing night work on a limited basis,
depending on the location and type of work. Night work might be
needed for work within the 85/135 intersection.
Amorello
expects to complete milling work by the end of this week. Fine
grading and initial paving will follow after that. This work
requires fewer trucks than the current milling work and is less
impactful. In addition, with fewer trucks in the area, Amorello will
be able to halt work and allow traffic through if traffic gets too
backed up.
Please be
advised that due to weather and unforeseen conditions uncovered
while performing any work, changes to planned detours and mitigation
efforts may be required.
For additional
information about the Main Street Corridor Project, please visit the
project
website at
https://hopkintonmainstreet.com.
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July 7, 2022 - This young teen visiting
Hopkinton State Park with her church group does her best to let
these Canada geese know that her line in the sand is the roadway
(access);and they must stay off. Subsequent photos would suggest
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Part II
Winners (Enlarge each thumbnail):
McDonalds on the left and on the right, "Welcome to the Jungle."
 
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts

NOTE: In photo above at the locked gate
to the Hopkinton Reservoir Dam, vehicles are allegedly parked
illegally, each one having in common with all the others, an
orange-red parking citation on its windshield issued by Ashland
Police. The scene repeated itself up and down Cedar Street in
Hopkinton, and inside the car-top boat access area off of Legacy
Farms Road North, by Hopkinton Police.
Caller needs help with a ceiling fan, 3 males trespassing at
Sandy Beach at 12:51 am, 6 day-old baby choking,
baby raccoon has a can stuck on its head,
detail officer
reports being grazed by a vehicle - immediate threat issued to
operator,
West Main hit & run, unemployment fraud, caller reports he was
almost the victim of a telephone scam, 3 car MVA on West Main - no
PI,
caller broken down on I-90 - MSP contacted, caller reports stopping
on Downey Street to let child cross street and vehicle passed on the
left,
caller was tailgated by vehicle that tried to pass him - he pulled
over and
driver was yelling, assisted MSP on Fruit Street to try to help
locate 3 females who fled a traffic stop on foot, possibly
intoxicated driver
on Clinton Street - GOA, caller states someone rang his doorbell
camera and
then took a picture of front door and garage, Caller complains of an
individual in the
middle Pond St lighting off fireworks - GOA, identity fraud, dump
trailer spilling
load, caller reports 2 dogs in a vehicle appear in distress -
vehicle was
running with AC on, MVA on Pond st - no PI, small limb on Grove St
power line,
burnt food sets off fire alarm on Woodview Way, traffic around
Hopkinton State
Park in Hopkinton as well as Ashland drew many complaints - parking
violation citations were written for dozens of vehicles, motor
vehicle hit
pothole on West Main and became disabled - will tow in AM, caller
reports sick fox - Animal Control Officer will check the area,
caller from
Kimball Road reports someone put fireworks in his mailbox overnight,
walk-in reported 24 year-old female missing, 911 caller reports
fight in progress in Hopkinton State Park- call transferred to
Ashland..
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2022 Lake Maspenock Boat Parade

July 4, 2022 - One of our personal favorites
is the Bic Mac/McDonalds entry above, followed by a Ronald McDonald
look alike in tow. An alluring voice said over a loudspeaker,
"Welcome to McDonalds; may I take your order," while another
repeated the theme jingle.

A favorite of the youngsters in the water is
the Ice Cream Boat, below, which made sure they were the last in
line so they could linger a bit to make sure every kid could have an
ice cream! It is a bit of a takeoff from the traditional activity of
the Horribles Parade in throwing candy to the kids on the sidewalks.

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In Memory of Joe Pyne

Veterans
gathered around the Gallery photo
of Joseph Pyne, whose family sponsored the Vets
Breakfast on 1 July 2022, in honor of Joe and
his US Army service. Joe was an archetypical "Townie," and his
memory evoked many animated stories.
The photo above shows a portion of the veterans in
attendance: On the left, Front-to-Back; Mike Boelson (US Army),
Jacques LeDuc (USCG), Jim Pyne (US Army and brother of Joe
Pyne), Frank Fede (USN), William Muench (USN), Robert Hole
(USN), and "Ted" Hoyt (US Army). On the right, F-to-B; Hank
Allessio (US Army), Jeff Macmillan (USN), Margo Pyne (Joe's
daughter), Bill Hamilton (USN), and Ken Weismantel (USAF).
The group discussion
comprised remembrances of recently deceased veterans, and
historical recollections of military events that occurred on 1
July, the date of the breakfast. An understanding of decisions
of great military leaders is typically a highlight. Best wishes
for a safe and enjoyable Independence Day were
shared among the veterans.
August 5, 2022, is the next
scheduled Vets
Breakfast.
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The Virtual 2022 Horribles Parade
July 4, 2022 - See what the beginning of the
route of the traditional Hopkinton Horribles Parade looks like at
this moment,
here, and realize it would not be a good time in the life of the
roadway to have a 100% safe in-person parade.
However, although we cannot dispense water like those super-soakers
on floats, or the buckets over the side of dump trucks, or the
airborne balloons, nor can we fit all of their equipment on this
page; but we can impart a small bit of the timely political humor
that the Horrible's Parade and the McIntyre family are known for.
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Kelly's Lemonade Sparkler

July 2, 2022 - Kelly Karp will be at Bill's
Downtown Pizzeria until closing, serving her red, white and blue
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3 Arrested in Hopkinton After Police Chase and K-9 search.
See Channel CBS 4 News video on our alert page. Please follow.
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Former Bank of America Space Available at 77 West Main Street
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Charlton State Police needs assistance
contacting a resident
whose mother is being held and needs her heart medication -
cancelled enroute, caller says individual who was late for his
1 Lumber Street appointment - and couldn't be seen - made threats,
MVA on Wood Street - no PI, assist FD, Dog running in roadway,
hit and run MVA on West Main, 2 vehicle MVA - no PI, on Pond Street,
a
hit and run vehicle did not stop, caller reports intoxicated driver
about to get into his vehicle - friend allowed to drive him home,
Town Hall employee reports finding keys, unauthorized parking
on Chestnut Street, caller reports suspicious vehicle on
Woodview Way - officers found nothing suspicious...
June 30, 2022
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2022 Yearly Maintenance on July 4th

July 1, 2022 - "Wishing
everyone a great July 4th weekend!
Photo: The USS Constitution makes its way thru Boston Harbor on July
4th during the Turnaround Cruise. The Ship is then put back into its
Charlestown Dock with the opposite side facing the weather for the
coming year. ~ John Collins File photo)" |
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West Main and Wood Streets 6/30/2022

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Mass Senate President Karen Spilka Receives Honrorary Degree
Longtime legislator recognized as an
effective leader, advocate, and champion for Massachusetts’ most
vulnerable citizens

NEWTON, MA -- Senate
President Karen Spilka, a respected leader and champion for diverse
social issues including mental healthcare, juvenile justice,
educational equity, and services for the elderly, was recently
awarded a doctorate of humane letters, the highest honor bestowed by
William James College. Spilka, a former social worker, attorney, and
small business owner was honored at commencement exercises
celebrating the William James College class of 2022. Located in
Newton, Massachusetts, William James College is a nonprofit higher
educational institution that prepares the next generation of
behavioral health professionals.
For the past five years, Spilka, a Democrat who represents the 2nd
Middlesex & Norfolk District which includes Ashland, Framingham,
Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, and Natick, has served as
Senate President. She was first elected to the Massachusetts State
Senate in 2005.
According to William James College President Nicolas Covino, Senate
President Spilka understands the importance of workforce development
within the mental health sector and the critical role that policy
making plays in the development and retention of the behavioral
health professionals.
“Senate President Spilka gives voice to those who are often
overlooked. A staunch advocate for accessible, high-quality care for
residents of every age and background, she works tirelessly to
eliminate barriers to essential mental health services,” said
Covino.
Senate President Spilka is widely recognized for her leadership
during the height of the pandemic. She pursued the passage of
Patients First legislation which advanced support for community
hospitals, COVID testing sites, and telehealth services. Despite a
crisis that resulted in significant budget cuts across the country,
Senate President Spilka helped establish one of the most robust
Rainy-Day funds in the country which allowed the Commonwealth to
avoid cuts to social safety nets, while expanding support for
housing stability, food security, unemployment benefits and
much-needed relief for the hospitality and restaurant industries.
A graduate of Northeastern Law School and a longtime resident of
Ashland, Senate President Spilka also holds a B.S. in Social Work
from Cornell University. (She has been married to environmental
engineer Joel S. Loitherstein for more than 30 years.)
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Fishing Strategy

A great blue heron stands at the edge of the
large shadow made by the surface covering of large leaf pond weeds
on Bloods Pond, which would cause fish to seek more open water, a
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Offices Closing
Hopkinton Town Hall and municipal offices (including the Hopkinton
Public Library and the Hopkinton Senior Center) will be closed on
Monday July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The Public
LIbrary will also be closed on Saturday, July 2nd. HopNews
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Alicia
Moreau Shambo passed away
peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022 in her beloved chalet on
the hillside of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
Alicia was born on March 10, 1962, in Winchendon, MA. She was the
daughter of the late Philip A. Moreau, who died in 1975, and
Evangeline M. Moreau Skelton, who died in 2009.
She is survived by her three children: two daughters, Brittany
Evangeline Shambo, and Natalie Margaret Shambo; a son, Thomas Alan
Shambo; and her beloved dog, Baron. She leaves her three brothers:
Philip Kirk Moreau (Lisa) of Hubbardston, MA, William Mark Moreau
(Ginger) of York, ME, and Kent Smokey Moreau (Susan) of Westminster,
MA, as well as a step brother, John Beecher Skelton (Carolyn) of
Andover, MA. She also leaves six nieces and nephews, and eleven
great nieces and great nephews. She is predeceased by her twin
brother, Alan Ray Moreau, who died in 1994.
Alicia was raised in Winchendon, and graduated from Murdock High
School in 1980. At the age of 18, she enlisted into the United
States Navy and served as a Corpsman. She was a member of the United
States Navy for twelve years (four years active duty, eight years
reserves), during which time she was stationed in Oakland, CA and
Subic Bay, Philippines.
During her time in the US Navy Reserves, Alicia attended The College
of Charleston in Charleston, SC and graduated in 1989 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. She moved back to MA shortly
after, and graduated with an MBA from Nichols College in Dudley, MA
in 1992. She worked for Banyan Systems in Westboro, MA until
starting her own sewing and interior design businesses, The Curtain
Lady/Designs by Alicia, in 2000. Alicia lived in Hopkinton, MA from
1992 until 2017, at which time she moved to Franconia, NH.
Alicia was a great lover of the outdoors, enjoyed spending time in
her garden, had many adventures travelling the world, but her true
passion was for skiing at Cannon Mountain. She volunteered at the
Hopkinton schools every Veteran’s Day to teach the kids about the
military, and also volunteered in helping lead a Girl Scout troop.
She was a member of the Mittersill Association for Chalet Owners
(MACO), and served on the Zoning Board Committee for the town of
Franconia, NH. Alicia was a parishioner at St. John’s the Evangelist
church in Hopkinton, MA where she was active in the RCIA and CCD
programs.
Alicia volunteered at the Boston Marathon for many years, handing
out mylar blankets at the finish line. During the 2013 Boston
Marathon Bombing, she was a first-responder on the scene and was
instrumental in helping to save the lives of many victims, utilizing
her US Navy Corpsman training once again.
A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:30
A.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton
with Rev. Richard Cannon officiating.
There will be a burial with military honors at Riverside Cemetery,
Winchendon Saturday at 2 P.M. The family invites you to a reception
after the funeral for a light lunch and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The
Adaptive Ski Program of New Hampshire in Alicia’s honor:
https://aspnc.app.neoncrm.com/donation.jsp?campaign=244&
There will be a Celebration of Life in Alicia’s memory held in New
Hampshire at a later date. There will be details to follow.
To leave a condolence, go to
www.stone-ladeau.com
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Homeowners and the surrounding Communities

  

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Hopkinton Police and Fire
Departments Share Tips
for Safe Fourth of July Celebrations
Possession
or Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts
 
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HOPKINTON — Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Fire
Chief William Miller, along with the Hopkinton
Police and Fire Departments, wish to share several
important safety tips and reminders as residents
prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
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According to the Massachusetts Department
of Fire Services and State Police,
fire departments statewide reported more than 900
fires related to illegal fireworks from 2012 to
2021. In addition to the 43 fire service injuries
and $2.1 million in damages attributed to these
fires, Massachusetts medical facilities reported 31
severe burn injuries extending to 5% or more of the
victims’ bodies that were caused by illegal
fireworks. |
The possession, use and sale of all fireworks
without a professional license is against
the law in Massachusetts, and punishable by
confiscation, fine, or imprisonment. Fines range
from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry
a one-year prison sentence. It is also illegal for
private citizens to purchase fireworks legally
elsewhere and then transport them into the state. |
Residents are encouraged to report any
misuse of fireworks they notice in the community to
the Hopkinton Police Department at 508-497-3401. In
case of a firework-related or other emergency,
always dial 911.
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Hopkinton Police and Fire share the following safety
tips with residents:
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Be mindful of pedestrians.
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Always wear your seatbelt.
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Do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
From 2016 to 2020, there were 1,390 drivers killed in
motor vehicle traffic crashes over the Fourth of July
holiday period — 41% of the drivers killed were drunk.
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Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, do not
plan on driving. Instead, designate a sober driver or
use public transportation or a ride-share service to get
home safely.
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Take keys away from individuals who are under the
influence and are planning to drive. Alcohol and drugs
can impair perception, judgment, motor skills, and
memory, which are critical for safe and responsible
driving.
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If you see a possible impaired driver on the road, call
911.
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For
more tips from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, click here. |
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Attend organized and permitted fireworks displays only.
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Remember, alcohol/drugs and fireworks do not mix.
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Never allow young children to go near fireworks.
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Keep pets indoors and away from fireworks. The loud
noises and flashing lights can be frightening and
overwhelming for pets. Pets can become frightened and
run from familiar environments and people, becoming
lost. Read more here.
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Always wear a life jacket when on the water. Make sure
the jacket is a proper fit for your size and weight and
that it is properly fastened. The U.S. Coast Guard
reports 76% of boating deaths in 2017 were due to
drowning and 84% of the victims were not wearing a life
jacket.
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Maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times.
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Be courteous and respectful to other boaters.
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Travel at a safe speed for the environment and
conditions.
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Be sure you have and know how to use essential
equipment, such as visual distress signals, sound
producing devices, locator devices, fire extinguishers
and navigation lights.
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Check the latest forecast before leaving shore and watch
for changing weather.
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Take a safe boating course and get a vessel safety
check.
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Never boat under the influence. Drugs and alcohol impact
your cognitive abilities, judgement, balance,
coordination, reaction time and vision. Federal law
prohibits boating under the influence of alcohol and
drugs on all boats.
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For more information on safe boating, click here.
The Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments wish
everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! |
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Hopkinton resident arrested, loose dog on
Grove Street,
caller reports kids vandalized building, unregistered
solicitor on Ridge Road peeking in windows - told to
leave until registered, yelling among delivery drivers,
911 caller reports neighbor is disturbing her and her family
by placing a speaker at edge of fence and playing loud/derogatory
music/recordings, handicap parking violation issued,
June 28, 2022
One New Arrest |
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Tips From Lake Maspenock Preservation Association

Summer is finally here, and the weather has
been beautiful of late.
With an increased number of people using the lake and Sandy Beach,
we understand that there likely are some folks unfamiliar with the
Lake Rules and Sandy Beach Rules (links below).
In addition, we've recently received some complaints of unsafe
boating activity in and around the swimming area as well as
non-residents using Sandy Beach.
If you happen to see activity that is not consistent with the rules,
please contact the Hopkinton Police Department and Hopkinton Parks
and Rec Department (both below) with details of what you observed.
The more details you can provide, the better. We have reached out
and spoken to Parks And Rec, Hopkinton PD, and Environmental Police
to make them aware of these situations.
For your own safety, PLEASE do not confront any individuals
exhibiting misconduct.
Wishing you a safe and happy summer!
Jaime Goncalves
LMPA President
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