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October 22, 2021 -On Thursday evening, October 21, 2021, the Hopkinton School Committee voted 3-2 to lift the mask mandate for a three week trial period at Hopkinton High School. Hopkinton High School received the “off-ramping” waiver from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on October 7, 2021. The three-week lifting of the mask mandate begins on Monday, November 1, 2021 and ends on Friday, November 19, 2021. Students will resume wearing masks on Monday, November 22, 2021, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the period following the three-week hiatus, the District will be assessing data, including answering questions such as: Was there a rise in absenteeism during this period because greater numbers of students had COVID-19 symptoms (but not COVID-19) and had to stay home? Was there an increase in COVID-19 cases or did our case counts remain relatively stable? The Committee also voted to be able either to hold an emergency meeting or to allow the superintendent to restore mask-wearing at any time during the three-week period, in the event of a spike in cases. ~ HPS Press Release

* On Tuesday, Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe suggested to the Select Board, "Now is not the time to off-ramp and go mask-free."

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William John Keefe, 86

William John Keefe, 86, of Plymouth and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Pauline (Bouret) and William Keefe. Bill Was the beloved husband of 41 years to Judy A. (Johnson) Keefe of Plymouth. Judy and Bill were life partners who had a long, intensely joyous and loving life together. They lived in Naples, FL and in Charlotte and Sunset Beach, NC. Favorite times were golfing at Round Hill, Sea Trail and White Cliffs.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by three daughters, Michele Keefe and her husband, Robert Sullivan of Franklin, Alison Keefe and her husband, Steve Cook of Newbury, MA, and Stacy and her husband, Joseph Flanagan of Upton. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis of Hopkinton and Falls Church, VA.

Bill loved and enjoyed his grandchildren, Meg and Amy Sullivan and Joseph and Michel Flanagan. Bill enjoyed spending time with his fun loving cousins, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, Judy Gillete Keefe (Jimmy's Judy) and his wife's 8 siblings and their families. Bill is predeceased by his sisters, Pauline Desiata, Nancy Benson and his brother, Jimmy Keefe.

Bill worked in the computer industry during the startup of mini- computers and personal computers. He managed numerous departments for Computer Control and Prime Computer in Framingham, Data General in Westborough and Honeywell in Waltham and started a Marketing firm. Bill believed in giving back to the community. He served Hopkinton for many years as Assessor, elected Se!ectman, and was involved in building a ballpark and Senior Housing. In Plymouth, Bill was a member of Cedarville Preservation Committee and an elected Town Meeting member.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25th from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church of Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org   

Water Work Next Week

Please be advised that the contractor working on the new water main on Hayden Rowe, will be connecting the water main to College St. on Monday, October 25^th at approximately 9:00AM.  This will require the water to be shut off on College Street for several hours.  After the water is turned back on, there will be some air and discoloration. Please flush your cold water line to help clear the lines in your home.

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New Libraries

The Hopkinton Women’s Club recently donated Vocabulary Development Photo Card Libraries to Andrea Conboy, Hopkinton Public Library children‘s librarian. Children will be able to bring these cards home in carrying bags. The cards have vocabulary in 14 different languages. Presenting the cards to Andrea (middle) are Nancy Proulx, (left) and Nancy Tarsi, (right).

Andrea recently spoke at the Women's Club monthly meeting about the Children’s Library New Strategic Plan.

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BOSTON (October 18, 2021) – With the arrival of flu season in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated now to protect themselves, their families, and prevent the spread of flu, as well as ease the burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses on the health care system. Every person over the age of 6 months is recommended to get a flu shot every year.

On Friday, October 15, DPH began its statewide surveillance reporting for the 2021-2022 flu season. Weekly data will be reported every Friday on the severity of influenza-like illness, hospital visits, and flu-related hospitalizations across Massachusetts. Since September 1, 37 lab-confirmed flu cases have been reported in Massachusetts. The number of cases is within the expected range for this time of year.

``While we cannot predict the severity of this flu season, as in every season, flu vaccination remains the best way for people to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against flu, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness and people with certain chronic health conditions,’’ said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “For residents who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 or need a booster shot, now is also a good time to get the COVID-19 vaccination.”

Flu activity this season is predicted to be higher compared to last season, given that flu activity was uncharacteristically low amid COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as stay-at-home advisories and mask mandates.

Flu can be very serious. Nearly every year in the United States, millions of people get the flu, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands die from flu-related illnesses. The most common symptoms of flu are fever, cough, and sore throat. Symptoms can also include body aches, headaches, chills, runny nose, and fatigue.

Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, for example people with a chronic respiratory condition, heart disease, a weakened immune system, and pregnant women. Because flu and COVID-19 may both be circulating this fall, and may have similar symptoms, people with flu-like illness should get tested for COVID and those at higher risk for flu complications should also get tested for flu. There is antiviral treatment available for flu and individuals at higher risk should call their health care provider to discuss treatment.

``A flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time,’’ said Dr. Larry Madoff, Medical Director of the DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences. “Whether you are getting your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or are eligible to receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to get a flu vaccine during the same visit.’’

People who have questions about getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines during the same visit should speak with a health care provider.

For more information about influenza, visit Influenza | www.Mass.gov  or call your health care provider, local board of health, or DPH at (617) 983-6800.

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Vera E. (Melchior) Geissinger, 93, of Ashland died suddenly Monday, October 11th at the Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center. Born in Germany, Vera was a long-time resident of Hopkinton, and has been a resident of Ashland for the past 16 years. She was the only child of Walter and Charlotte Melchior.

Vera immigrated to the US in the early 1950s after a brief sojourn in Canada. She settled in Hopkinton with her husband and her son, where they refurbished an old house themselves. A hard-working homemaker, Vera raised three children, maintained a large vegetable garden, and sewed clothes for her family. She was an avid gardener of flowering plants as well, and sold them as a sideline for many years. In her spare time, Vera enjoyed a variety of crafts including knitting, crochet, and ceramics. Travel was another of her passions; she visited many countries later in life, from Europe to North Africa.

Vera leaves her son, Kurt Geissinger, and his wife Elaine, of Bellingham, MA; her daughter, Karen Blazevich, and her husband Michael, of Montana; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Karl Geissinger, and her daughter, Margie Matteson.

A remembrance gathering is being planned. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

The Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation Approaches $1,000,000 in Grants Distributed; Announces Children Across America as 2021 Gala Spotlight Grantee 

Hopkinton, MA -- The Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation (HCCCF) announced that before the end of 2021 they will have granted over $1,000,000 since their inception in 2010.

“The HCCCF is extremely proud to reach this tremendous milestone and to have been able to help those in our communities that may not have been able to help themselves. We are thankful to our generous sponsors and donors without whose support this would not be possible.” stated Fred Wahlers, President of the Hopkinton CC Charitable Foundation.

In addition, Children Across America in Milford, MA will be the 2021 Spotlight Grantee for the 12th Annual HCCCF Evening Gala to be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Hopkinton Country Club. The mission of Children Across America is to give every child the literacy tools they need when leaving elementary school, as students who are not reading proficiently at the end of the third grade are at risk of becoming one of the 1.2 million students in the United States that do not graduate from high school every year. Children Across America offers free programs for underserved children to develop literacy and mathematics skills in elementary school students as well as in summer camps.

Additionally, they are a partner vendor with the state of Massachusetts Health Insurance. Says Wahlers, “Children Across America, under the leadership of Ray Fellows, does amazing work and the HCCCF is privileged to support their cause.” The November 20th Evening Gala will feature food, drink and live music by Never in Vegas, with a speakeasy styled “The Roaring 20’s” theme. The public is welcome, and doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are available for $150 and include gourmet dinner stations. Visit www.hopkintoncccf.org  to purchase tickets and get information on becoming a family or corporate sponsor. For those who are unable to attend, please consider making a donation of any amount.

HOPKINTON - Thomas P. Brock, 82, a retired sergeant of the Massachusetts State Police after 28 years, died October 13, 2021 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie Janet (St. Pierre) Brock to whom he was married for 31 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Hogan) Brock.

A 1957 graduate of Walpole High School, he held a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Anna Maria College. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also worked for the Boston Herald.

He was a graduate of the National Fire Academy in Maryland and attended the Oklahoma State Police Commercial Trucking School. He enjoyed time spent at his home in Port St Lucie, Florida.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Thomas Jr. and William, his daughter Maryellen, his devoted stepson Jon Lachapelle of Beverly, his brother Joseph Brock of Salem, NH and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Kevin.

The funeral will be held Monday, October 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Donations may be made to Hopkinton Fire-Police Association, 73 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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Stephen Gates, 76, long time resident of Wakefield, MA passed away after a brief illness on October 10, 2021

Steve was a ‘baby boomer’, born in Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 1945, to the late Norbert S. and Rose M Gates.  The family moved to New Milford, NJ, and later to Hopkinton, MA, where he spent his high school years.  A good athlete, Steve played varsity football, basketball, and baseball in high school, forming strong friendships with classmates that remained throughout his life.  He joined the Air Force after graduation, then followed his dad into the printing business.  Starting as a press tender, he became president and part owner of a printing company that won international awards for its patent of a unique prismatic imaging process, a forerunner of holograms.

Steve retired early and spent the remainder of his life in volunteer work.  He got involved with the Woodville Elementary School, serving on the PTO and school building committee.  When his daughter was in kindergarten, he began showing up each morning to greet parents and students at their vehicles, opening the doors and escorting them safely into school.  His daughter is several years past her college degree and until his recent illness, Steve was still at the school every day.  As soon as he finished his duties at Woodville School, he'd travel to Odyssey Day School where his grandsons attended preschool and another daughter taught.  He'd arrive at noon each day to feed babies and rock them to sleep.  Those boys are now in high school, but Steve still rocked on for more than ten years until this hospitalization.

He was an energetic supporter of the Wakefield High School Marching Band and could be counted on to load equipment and drive the trucks to meets as far away as Disney World. You might have noticed him in his band jacket that said ‘Roadie’.  He owned three Santa suits and wore them enthusiastically to many civic celebrations.  He was one of the first Santas on the popular Wakefield Music Booster’s Polar Express fundraiser train ride, from Woburn to North Station.

As a member of the First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield, Steve stood out for his level of commitment.  He served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, member of numerous committees, and shepherd of the community dinners held bi-annually for the needy.  He was a fixture at Sunday service in his three-piece suit, even when the outside temps were pushing 100.  Steve was the consummate usher, coffee maker, table mover, and anything else that needed doing.  He defined what the word service meant.

Steve is survived by his daughters; Christine Waddell and fiancé Bruce Murphy of Tewksbury, Jennifer Sovie and husband Chris of Tewksbury, Erin Gates and partner Nicholas Barrett-Miller of Northfield, Vt. and son in law Gregory Speck of South Dakota.  He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Pamela Speck.  He leaves behind sisters Sharon O’Connor (Charles) of Winchester, Kathleen Grass (Peter) of Southborough and brother Gerald (Patricia) of Princeton, MA.   Steve was a proud Grampy to Amber and husband Bryce, Johnny and fiancé Angela, Brandon, Jack,  Alex and Owen as well as his new great granddaughter, Pamela June.  He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.     

Visiting hours will be held at the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St Wakefield, MA on Thursday Oct. 14 from 4-7pm.  Funeral service Friday at 11 am at the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Wakefield, MA.  Masks are required and social distancing is requested while in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Wakefield Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 1752, Wakefield MA 01880 or to the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St, Wakefield MA 01880

Funeral arrangements are through the Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home in Stoneham, MA

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Hopkinton Garden Club's Online Speaker Series Presents: “New England Native Flora”

With Gretel Anspach - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 7:30 p.m. via *Zoom, free and open to the public.

During this illustrated presentation, you will learn about native plants of New England. Plants native to our region will be easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees, shrubs, and perennials that evolved here will grow here with much less input from you.  You will reduce your workload while creating a paradise for the native birds and pollinators

Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon.  She won the MMGA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Gretel established and maintains a 20,000 square foot food production garden that has provided fresh produce to the Marlboro and Maynard Food Pantries for the last ten years.  Her primary interest and focus is always in the science behind horticulture.

*This program will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Non-members who wish to attend, please respond to register@hopkintongardenclub.org and state your interest in attending our October 19th online event. Instructions will be provided in a reply email.

The Hopkinton Garden Club is an affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Visit us at www.hopkintongardenclub.org; follow Hopkinton Garden Club on Facebook and hopkintongardenclub on Instagram. New members are welcome any time during the club year. Come learn with us! 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council through the Massachusetts Cultural Council LCC program.

PRESS RELEASE:
HHS Receives State Approval to "Unmask" the Vaccinated

Over 80 % Vaccination Rate

Defers Decision Until 10/21/21 Meeting

On September 27, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that "as of October 15, 2021, if a school demonstrates a vaccination rate of 80 percent or more of all students and staff in the school through an attestation form submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), then vaccinated individuals in that school would no longer be subject to the mask requirement.”

Hopkinton submitted the Attestation form on Friday, October 1, 2021. In response, Hopkinton High School has received the following approval from DESE:

"Based on the information [the school district] provided, Hopkinton High School’s request has been approved. Vaccinated individuals in this school are not currently subject to the Department’s mask requirement, although they may certainly choose to continue to wear a mask while in school. Please note that in alignment with statewide guidance, unvaccinated students and staff are still required to continue wearing masks. Please note further that the Department reserves the right, following consultation with medical experts and state health officials, to re-institute the Department’s mask mandate at Hopkinton High School, if it becomes appropriate based on state and local public health data."

The School Committee met last Thursday evening, October 7, 2021, to discuss the opportunity for "off-ramping." The meeting aired on Hopkinton's HCAM TV. Hopkinton's Public Health Official Shaun McAuliffe joined the meeting in an advisory capacity.

Naturally, the Superintendent and the School Committee are taking a cautious, informed approach in order to mitigate risk and to be prepared for the logistics of unmasking, if that does end up being the decision for Hopkinton.

No formal vote was taken at the October 7th meeting, but the Committee plans to revisit this topic at their meeting on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021.

HHS Press Release 10.12.2021

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Dakota Sioux Marathoner Honored by 

Roxbury Runner on

Indigenous People’s Day* at Boston Marathon 2021

HOPKINTON, MA – The Boston Marathon is traditionally run in April on Patriots Day. Due to postponements, this year the race fell on Indigenous People’s Day. Ted Resnikoff (Contributed photo, above) of Roxbury ran his 11th consecutive Boston race today in honor of the Native American who inspired him to take up the sport.

Emmett “His Many Lightnings” Eastman (HopNews 2008 file photo, right) first ran Boston in 1972, and again in 2008 when independent producer Resnikoff documented the Dakota Sioux Elder’s journey. Eastman was 76 years old at the time. He ran “for those who cannot run” and believed “every step is a prayer.” He ran in memory of others.

This year Resnikoff ran in memory of Eastman who journeyed on one week ago today on October 4th. Eastman had hoped to run the Boston Marathon one last time next April at the age of 90. Resnikoff wore Eastman’s name and 2008 number along with his own bib #10640.

In the Native American tradition, Resnikoff was smudged with the smoke of sage and sweet grass by Emmett’s relative, Daniel Eastman, of Hopkinton who hosted the elder in 2008.  Contributed content.
* NOTE: On October 8, 2021, President Biden declared October 11, 2021 "Indigenous People's Day."

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Friends of Whitehall Fall Clean-up Oct. 16^th 2021

The Friends of Whitehall‘s fall lake and trail clean-up will be held on Sat. Oct.16th 2021 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. We will gather at the boat landing at Whitehall State Park on Wood St. (rte.135) and be assigned areas of trails and shoreline around the lake to clean up debris and refuse . We will work on both the DCR state trails and the Whitehall Conservation Area trails. We will also clean up some of the roadsides near the lake. Kayakers and boaters are also welcomed to help clean-up the shorelines and islands Gloves, trash bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide refreshments due to Covid regulations. We will be working with the approval of the Department of Recreation This is a wonderful opportunity to help your community and we hope you will join us.

The Friends of Whitehall started in 2005 and have had clean-ups since then. FOW’s main mission is to preserve, protect and improve the wonderful natural resource of Lake Whitehall and its environs. We are proud of our many accomplishments which are cited on our website www.friendsofwhitehall.org. Each year we send an appeal letter for membership to residents in the immediate vicinity of the lake and its watershed. We would like to expand our membership to all residents of Hopkinton and surrounding towns who enjoy and use Whitehall, whether for boating, fishing or hiking. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website. We are also on Facebook.

We hope you will help with the clean-up on Oct. 16th and that you will consider becoming a member. We are a non-profit 501c (3) organization.

B.A.A. Boston Marathon Information

BOSTON MARATHON ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
125th Boston Marathon will be held on October 11th, 2021.

On October 11th, 2021 at 6:30am all roads leading
into the downtown area will be closed for general travel. This will be done to create a
safe and efficient area for all who are involved in the 125th Boston Marathon. This year
will be consistent with recent years prior. The major roads leading into the downtown
area will be blocked at the following locations:
i. West Main Street at Lumber Street
ii. Wood Street at Elm Street
iii. Hayden Rowe Street at Chestnut
iv. Ash Street at Blueberry Lane
v. Cedar Street at Legacy Farms North
vi. East Main Street at every intersection
vii. In addition to these locations all roadways that are adjacent to the roads where
runners, spectators, volunteers and workers are located will be blocked.

The full start schedule is:

Military March 6:00 a.m. — Ash and Hayden Rowe closed at Common

Men’s Wheelchair 8:02 a.m.

Women’s Wheelchair 8:05 a.m.

Hopkinton Selectman Welcomes all 8:10 a.m.

Handcycle & Duo Participants 8:30 a.m.

Professional Men 8:37 a.m.

Professional Women 8:45 a.m.

Para Athletics Divisions 8:50 a.m.

Rolling start begins 9:00 a.m.

Rolling start ends 11:30 a.m.

Roads reopen at 1:30 p.m.

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Barbara Nickerson, 98

Barbara Nickerson, 98, of Holliston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (LaCroix) and Willard Bagster. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Lindsay Joseph Harper. She then remarried Richard G. Nickerson, who passed away in 2007.

Barbara was a homemaker, and later volunteered beside Pastor Robert Cloutier on the Care and Concern Committee for 25 years at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding motorcycle and drove ice boats in the winter with Lindsay. Most importantly, Barbara enjoyed vacationing in Nova Scotia with her children.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jerry Harper and his wife, Alecia of North Carolina, Philip Harper and his wife, Janet of Uxbridge; her siblings, Lorraine Ahronian of Holliston, Anette Gassett of Blackstone, and Shirley Thames of New Hampshire. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Beverly Bagster of NH, 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers, Dick, Bob, Billy Bagster and her son, Daniel Harper and his wife, Lauren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.Alzheimers.org .

Maria C. Torres, 29

Maria C. Torres, 29, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on September 28, 2021. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Maria (Quiles) Cruz and her husband, Tony of CT and Edwin Torres of Florida. She was the wife of 10 years to Evan Purvis of Hopkinton.
Maria’s obituary is pending at this time. Funeral services are as follows…
Visitation will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 63 Rockwood Rd. Norfolk on Thursday, October 14th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted (children’s fund to be announced soon.) Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

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For the Health of It

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) partnered with medical professionals across the Commonwealth, the Hopkinton Health and Public Safety Departments and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to develop a layered COVID-19 policy that was protective of the participants, race volunteers, residents, and spectators.  All Boston Marathon participants are required to provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the fall race. While masks will not be required while running, they will be enforced on transportation and in other areas to align with local guidelines. The majority of the volunteers are fully vaccinated.  Symptomatic volunteers have been advised to remain at home.  As the event activities are out of doors, CDC and MDPH publications support that the risk of race related COVID-19 transmission is extremely low.

In September 2020 the BAA announced a covid-19 Medical & Event Operations Advisory Group.  Read more info here

You can view the Participant Health & Safety Policies for the 125th Boston Marathon (2021) here
For more information and links, please visit Hopkinton's dedicated Boston Marathon page here:

https://www.hopkintonma.gov/visitors/boston_marathon/index.php

Hopkinton Town Hall and Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday October 11th. 

Virtual Open House for Day and Boarding Students

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FLORAL CENTERPIECE

WORKSHOP

Presented by Marie Smith

Saturday, November 13, 2021

1 – 3pm

St. Paul’s Church Hall, Wood Street, Hopkinton

Make a beautiful 14” fresh flower holiday centerpiece with step by step instructions.

Find us on Eventbrite to reserve your spot prior to November 1, 2021.

Or click on this link.
$50 per person – includes all materials
Masks and proof of vaccination required
Proceeds to benefit the Hopkinton Women’s Club charitable work

BIRDS OF PREY

HAWKS – OWLS – EAGLES – OSPREY - FALCONS

Find out why these birds are considered birds of prey and discover their amazing diversity while meeting live birds of prey native to Massachusetts. We’ll share some tips to help you see these birds more often where you live.

Friends of Whitehall is happy to present this program by Kathleen Regan, naturalist at the Massachusetts Audubon Society Blue Hills Trailside Museum.

The program will be held on Sat. Oct 9th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. outside behind the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at 98 Hayden Rowe. Since this program features live birds please do not bring your pets. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and should be seated by 12:55 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting program.

Friends of Whitehall [HopNews file photo].

Lawrence "Larry" W. Pomeroy, 80

HOPKINTON - Lawrence "Larry" W. Pomeroy, 80, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham. He was the husband of Margaret (Smith) Pomeroy, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (O'Hara) Pomeroy.

A graduate of Boston Trade High School, Larry worked for many years as an auto mechanic. While working for RCA, he worked on the Apollo moon landing as a project manager in charge of the lunar lander landing radar. His name is on a plaque attached to the lander. He was a member of the Minuteman Militia and a model train enthusiast. He volunteered for many years at St. John's Rummage Sale.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son William L. Pomeroy and wife Melissa (Hickey) Pomeroy of Millbury and his granddaughters Anastasia and Natalie Pomeroy. He also leaves his siblings David and Nancy Pomeroy.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October, 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton. Burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 311, Framingham, MA 01702.

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Treasurer Goldberg’s Women in Finance Fellowship Applications
Now Open for Summer 2022

BOSTON — The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2022 Women in Finance Fellowship. Next year’s fellowship marks the sixth year of the program, which offers female-identifying undergraduate students positions within financial departments or quasi-agencies managed by the Office of the State Treasurer. The nine-week fellowship runs from Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 to Friday, July 29th, 2022.

The upcoming fellowship offers full-time positions within the State Treasurer’s Debt Management Department, the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and the Pension Reserve Investment Management Board. Fellows will engage in finance-related projects and give support to the offices’ day-to-day activities. The program includes a robust mentorship component giving fellows one-on-one opportunities to learn and gain insights from financial specialists within the Treasury.

“This program provides Massachusetts young women with experiences that not only enhance their financial skills, but also helps to build their self-confidence as they begin their careers in the financial services industry,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “Women are still underrepresented in these high paying fields, and we see this fellowship as an investment in both their future and the future of our state.”

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, December 10, 2021. Applicants must include a resume, a cover letter, one letter of recommendation, and the answers to attached questions on the application. Due to COVID-19, the fellowship may adopt an in-person, remote, or hybrid schedule depending on safety protocols. Please follow these links to apply for the following fellowships:

Debt Management Department

Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Massachusetts School Building Authority

Pension Reserve Investment Management Board

Since its founding in 2016, the Women in Finance Fellowship has prepared women to enter the finance industry with the experience and confidence needed to become leaders in their fields. The program also provides them with a supportive network of women and men from across the public and private sectors that will enhance their career development.

When Treasurer Goldberg took office in 2015, she created the Office of Economic Empowerment to improve the economic wellbeing of Massachusetts residents. The office works to promote programs that serve women, families, high school students, veterans, and seniors. Its initiatives focus on closing the race and gender wage gap, racial equity, increasing access to financial education, improving college affordability, and investing in STEM careers and education.

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HMA Seeks New Board Members

The Hopkinton Music Association (HMA) is actively seeking new Board Members for the 2021-2022 school year. This organization is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote, support, and advocate for exceptional music education for all students in the Hopkinton Public Schools. We achieve this with the generous support of business, individuals, and the families of music students...past, present, and future.

The Board meets monthly. Members assist at concerts, fit concert attire for students, organize/run the MiCCA and Pops Concert weekend Spring events.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the HMA can contact Karen at ktbograd@gmail.com or 508-904-5139.

And view our website at https://hopkintonmusicasso.wixsite.com/hopkintonmusic

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Hopkinton Marathon Committee Selects Fire Chief William Miller as

Starter for 125th Boston Marathon

HOPKINTON, MA (October 4, 2021)—The Hopkinton Marathon Committee (HMC) has selected a starter for the 9:00 a.m. rolling start of the 125^th Boston Marathon. The Boston Athletic Association has granted the HMC the honor of starting the Boston Marathon’s later waves since 2006, when the race first introduced the wave start. This year, with a rolling start rather than waves, just one starter position was available. The HMC selected Hopkinton Fire Chief, Bill Miller, to fulfill the role.

        “On behalf of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee we are pleased to announce that Hopkinton Fire Chief Bill Miller will be the official starter for the rolling start of the Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11, 2021,” said Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, the chairperson of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee.

        “We wanted to honor a first responder who unselfishly for the past 22 months worked on the front lines leading his department with retired Chief Steve Slaman, ensuring the public safety of our residents amid the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

“Fire Chief Bill Miller, a respected and proven leader, continued to champion his team through all the unknown and devastating challenges this deadly Corona Virus inflicted on our community. The Fire Chief also serves as the Emergency Management Director, who has had a daunting task in the middle of the pandemic. Bill represents Hopkinton’s first responders who continue to courageously fight this pandemic with such strength and resilience and have saved lives and showed heartfelt compassion along the way. He will represent all essential workers and first responders in our town who are the heroes that left their families to help others in time of need.”

        Miller, who was promoted to Chief this year, has worked for the Hopkinton Fire Department since 2000 and has been a part of the Boston Marathon since.

      “My initial roles were as a shift officer working different locations such as the start line and runners village,” said Chief Miller, an Oxford, MA native. “When I was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2016, I began developing the Incident Action Plan for the Fire Department. This plan includes Marathon and non-Marathon responses and all resources needed for this spectacular event.”

        “The Boston Marathon brings so much to our community,” said Ferriter-Wallace, who looks forward to the return of some favorite local marathon traditions like honoring veterans at the start. “We have all been through so much over the past 22 months  and we are fortunate to have an in-person race come October 11, 2021. My hope is that people understand and be patient with the changes this year as we welcome runners of the world to Hopkinton.”

        “Being asked to start the race is truly an honor and something I am very proud to do and what makes it even more of an honor is that it is the 125th running,” said Miller, who will fire the starter’s pistol at 9 a.m.

The full start schedule is:

Military March 6:00 a.m.

Men’s Wheelchair 8:02 a.m.

Women’s Wheelchair 8:05 a.m.

Handcycle & Duo Participants 8:30 a.m.

Professional Men 8:37 a.m.

Professional Women 8:45 a.m.

Para Athletics Divisions 8:50 a.m.

Rolling start begins 9:00 a.m.

Rolling start ends 11:30 a.m.

The Hopkinton Marathon Committee was established in 1979 to work in conjunction with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), the organizers of the Boston Marathon, to ensure that the annual running of the race is an exciting, successful and safe event for all concerned. Committee members contribute their efforts throughout the entire year to the planning, organization, and coordination of multiple facets of the race, working to protect the best interests and welfare of the town, its residents, businesses and visitors.

Top photo: Contributed File Photo of then-Deputy Chief Bill Miller consoling a victim of the fire at 17 Main Street.

Hopkinton Women’s Club

Monday, October 18, 2021

Program Topic:

“Hopkinton Children’s Library New Strategic Plan”

The Hopkinton Women’s Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Please join us. The meeting will be on Zoom. Contact Judith Weinthaler, Membership Chair, at HopWCMembership@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.

The program following the business meeting will be a presentation by Andrea Conboy, Hopkinton Children’s Librarian, on their new strategic plan. Our programs are open to the entire community. We welcome new members from the surrounding communities and those with an affiliation with Hopkinton.

For more information about the HWC go to www.Hopkintonwomensclub.org Our Mission is to improve our community through volunteer service. Our focus is scholarships for Hopkinton students, families in need, and support for local charities.

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'I’ve always got a kick out of seeing a photo of all the “living” US Presidents together. Just recently at a function in Hopkinton, this picture was taken of all the “living” Boston Marathon Race Directors...ha!  And, although this is the 125^th Boston, there have only been FOUR race directors in the history of the race!" ~Dave

Tim Kilduff – 1983 to 1984.

Guy Morse – 1985 to 2000.

Me – 2001 to present (21 years – I was the Technical Director from 1988-2000).

Before Guy, the Director was Will Cloney – 1947 to 1982.

Pretty cool to be together and share memorable stories with Guy and Tim about our respective history and experiences with directing the race and how it has both changed and stayed the same over the past 40 years!  Proud to be a small part of that group.  And, I have Guy to thank (and some would say blame!) for hiring me in the summer of 1987!

Dave

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Jeanne Marie Miley, 65

Jeanne Marie Miley, 65, of Holliston, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Margaret (Cahill) Miley of Holliston and the late Daniel A. Miley.

Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Jeanne was at the center of her family. She looked forward to attending daily mass at Saint Mary’s in Holliston and chatting with friends after. She took pleasure in her time spent at the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton. Jeanne had wonderful memories of her travel to Belgium, France, Germany, and Mexico. Most importantly, she loved being with family and friends and her life’s work was making new friends.

Besides her mother, Jeanne is survived by her siblings, Stephanie Miley and her husband, Kurt Beurmann, of Alexandria, VA and Robert Miley and his wife, Kelly, of Avon, CT. She also leaves behind her nephews, Jack and Colin Miley and Connor Beurmann.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 8th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 9th, at 9:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, 112 W. Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748, or to Saint Mary’s Church, 8 Church St. Holliston, MA 01746.

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The 26.2 Foundation has been awarded $7500 to upgrade an existing hiking trail in Hopkinton to make the trail more suitable for regular use by hikers, runners and bikers. The project is to improve the trails that extend from behind Center School by the Common to Elmwood Farm on Ash Street, and was selected from over 150 applications to the Athletic Brewing Company’s Two for the Trails Grant Program. The trail is roughly 2 miles in length and allows for a nice but strenuous 3 mile loop run or hike. However, the trail is often wet and the grant funds will allow the trail to be upgraded with the construction of bridges. The Hopkinton Trail Coordination and Management Committee (TCMC) will coordinate the project and will be looking for volunteers to help.

The 26.2 Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1996. Its mission is to promote and support the sport of marathoning, as well as health, wellness and economic development initiatives through strategic investments in innovative, multi-generational programs on local, regional, national and global levels. This project is the second trail project for the Foundation, as in conjunction with the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), they provided funding for the construction of the Middle School cross country course. This trail upgrade project and the Athletic Brewing Trail Grant fit well with the 26.2 Foundation’s mission.

Athletic Brewing, a leader in the brewing of non-alcoholic craft beers, and is based in Stratford, Connecticut. They are committed to not only positively impacting the health and happiness of their customers, but greatly impacting their communities and environment for the better. Athletic Brewing’s Two for the Trails program is a cornerstone of that mission statement, based on the company’s philosophy that access to the outdoors is pivotal for health and mindfulness. Part of the company’s core mission is to do its part to maintain and improve this planet with every step they take as a business.

 
With every beer sold, Athletic donates 2% of all sales to their Two for the Trails Program, totaling 1 million dollars donated to over 60 organizations in 2021 alone. They are committed to making the outdoors accessible and sustainable. From urban playgrounds to trail building & maintenance to the most remote backwoods hut programs - they are excited to help wherever their communities need them.

For more information about the 26.2 Foundation or Athletic Brewing; please see their websites.
For more information about the trail, please contact Peter LaGoy; TCMC Chair, at peter_lagoy@msn.com .

Milford Regional Golf Classic Raises more than $190K

To Benefit Milford Regional Medical Center

MILFORD – The 32nd Annual Milford Regional Golf Classic raised more than $190,000 to support Milford Regional Medical Center.
      The Golf Classic, held on Sept. 1st at the Franklin Country Club, is a significant fundraiser in support of critical hospital services and the Medical Center’s mission to provide the highest quality of care to the community with compassion, dignity and respect. This year’s event raised $194,225 with 140 golfers participating.
     The continued success of the Golf Classic is due to the overwhelming support of the community, Golf Committee members, Milford Regional’s Healthcare Foundation board and volunteers. Local businesses also continue to demonstrate their incredible support.

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Town of Hopkinton Commemorates September 11th from John Guilfoil Public Relations on Vimeo.

DOWNTOWN  IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Preparing for the Boston Marathon – Paving Work In preparation for the Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11. No Main Street Corridor Project work is scheduled for October 6, 7, and 8. The remaining drainage work has been suspended and will resume after the Marathon.

Work scheduled for the next two weeks will focus on clean up and roadway and sidewalk repairs resulting in a freshly paved surface on Main Street from Pleasant Street to Ash Street. In addition, work will include new traffic striping and clean up of all construction debris including stockpiled curbing, extra barrels/cones and structures on Marathon Way.

This work will require one lane of alternating traffic through the work areas as well as a detour being set up on Wednesday September 29th. The detour will close the eastbound lane of Main Street just east of the 85/135 intersection to Hayden Rowe. At the 85/135 intersection, eastbound traffic will be directed to take a right onto Grove Street up to Hayden Rowe then to take a left onto Hayden Rowe to get back to Main Street.

During this work on street parking will not be accessible where milling or paving operations are occurring. Driveways and vehicular access to businesses will be temporarily blocked while these operations pass by these locations.

Anticipated schedule of milling and paving operations is as follows:

Tuesday, September 28 (Milling of Main Street - Ash to Pleasant) Milling of Main Street will begin on Tuesday, September 28th, at the Main Street/Ash Street intersection and continue westbound to Pleasant Street. The operations will then turn around and continue milling operations eastbound back to Ash Street.

Wednesday, September 29 (Paving of Main Street - Ash to 85/135 Intersection) Paving operations of both east and westbound lanes on Main Street will begin on Wednesday, September 29th, starting at the 135/Ash Street intersection, including Marathon Way, and working towards the 135/85 intersection. An eastbound detour will be utilized with one lane of traffic being maintained throughout the work zone.

Thursday, September 30 (Paving of Main Street - 85/135 Intersection to Pleasant Street) On Thursday, paving operations will continue starting at Pleasant Street to the 135/85 intersection. If unable to be completed in one day, the paving will be completed on Friday.

Friday, October 1 (Paving of Main Street - Complete Paving work scheduled the 29th or 30th but not completed) Paving operations will include any paving work that was not able to be completed on the 29th and 30th. Line striping will begin along the corridor from Pleasant Street to Ash Street. Monday,

October 4 and Tuesday, October 5 Line striping and construction debris cleanup will continue until completed.

 Wednesday, October 6, Thursday October 7, and Friday October 8 (No Work - Contractor not onsite).

The Town of Hopkinton appreciates your patience and consideration as we work to prepare for the 125th running of the Boston Marathon.

● Main Street Corridor Project website: https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/

● Project contact: mmurdock@hopkintonma.gov  Cell: (339) 223-5377

TOWN OF HOPKINTON
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748

COVID-19 Updates & Precautions
Sept 27, 2021 update

Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here:
https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/

As of 9/23/21, Hopkinton’s Health Department is reporting 1215 total confirmed COVID-19 cases; 19 of those cases are active, with 1,179 recoveries and 17 deaths. (these metrics are cumulative since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic). You can see historical tracking and updates on Hopkinton’s Community Impact Dashboard. Whereas from the middle of May 2021 through the end of July 2021 Hopkinton saw relatively low counts of new cases (18 new cases over 75 days); Hopkinton has seen an uptick in case counts since the beginning of August (70 new cases over 31 days). Since the beginning of September, Hopkinton has seen an average of 3 new cases per day.

The Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Interactive Dashboard is another valuable resource to review rates and trends:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting#covid-19-interactive-data-dashboard-

Hopkinton Public Schools - NEW UPDATE
We’ve had a great return to full-time, in-person learning.


In terms of COVID-19 cases, we have had two students test positive for COVID-19, both at Marathon School. To date we have not had any transmission of the virus in school.

Parents, guardians, and caretakers, please remind your children that masks must be worn on the school buses. It is a federal mandate.

SEE FULL UPDATE HERE

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Ulysses Roy Comeau, 87

HOPKINTON – Ulysses Roy Comeau, 87, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham with complications of pneumonia. He was the husband of the late Joan (Dumas) Comeau, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. She pre-deceased him in December 2017.

Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Annabelle (Bourgoyne) Comeau. He moved to Massachusetts and settled down in Hopkinton and raised a family. He owned and operated Roy’s Cleaning Service for several years. He carried inspiration, hard work and devotion to family. He was a great mentor, father, grandfather, husband and friend.

He is survived by his children Gary and wife Kathleen of Ashland, Dale and wife Marcia of Framingham, Wayne and wife Melissa of Hopkinton and Theresa and husband Donald Roy of Uxbridge, his 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his son Kevin who died in December 2019 and leaves his daughter-in-law Cathy of Marlborough.

Calling hours at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home are Tuesday, September 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.

Lee Jackson, 72, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at his home at Indian Lake Estates, Florida on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Framingham, MA in 1949, he was the son of Margret and the late Phil Jackson, and was the beloved husband of the late Jean Coisman, and the father of the late Jeffrey Jackson.

A 1967 graduate of Hopkinton High School, Lee enlisted in the Navy in 1968. After serving his country, he accepted employment with AT&T. He later worked for the US State Department as a communications specialist. Lee married Jean Coisman in 2006. His work with the State Department took them to Frankfurt, Germany and Pretoria, South Africa. They enjoyed exploring the countryside and going on safari in South Africa. In 2009, they returned to the United States, moving to Coral Springs, Florida. When Jean passed away in 2020, Lee relocated to Indian Lake Estates, Florida. Lee was active in the Masons, Shriners and Moose lodges for many years. His pastimes included golf, fishing, hunting and tinkering with antique cars.

Lee leaves his mother, Margret of Hopkinton; his brothers, Kris Jackson and his wife, Ann of North Grafton and Lawrence Jackson and his wife, Laura of Hopkinton, as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves many friends and colleagues all around the world. He was planning on visiting the family in Massachusetts this month and is greatly missed.

Visitation will be held at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. from 5 to 7pm on Thursday, Sept. 30th. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital at www.lovetotherescue.org .

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UPDATE: (daTE FOR CELEBRATION ADDED)

Harold D. Schmidt, 84, of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marion (Koss) Schmidt and Herbert D. Schmidt. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn (Prosser) Schmidt.

Harold was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and was a competitive shooter in the US Army. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He was a chemical engineer and the president and co-owner of Teampron Products. Harold was an avid member of Rusty Nails Train Club and Tanheath Hunt Club. He was an accomplished painter, just like his father.

Harold is survived by three children, Dana Rebecca Kalipolites and her husband, Gary, Robert David William and his wife, Heather, and Doris Marie Schmidt and her husband, Jay Mullen.He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Zina Misurelli and her husband Tony, Athena Kalipolites, Brandon William, Dylan William, Richard Schaefer and his wife Elizabeth, Tanner Mullen, Kensey Mullen; 3 great-grandchildren, Kyrah, Hannah, and Montgomery. He is predeceased by his brother, Edward Schmidt.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 11th at 3:00 p.m. at 49 Frankland Rd. Hopkinton, MA. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Assoc. Heart.org or to Alzheimer’s alz.org

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Talk's Cheap

Dear Editor:

Yesterday, my attempt to access downtown was thwarted by the stationary line of traffic on Wood Street. Today was not bad. I think it only took one cycle of the lights to get through and on my way to a Main Street business.

I asked the owner how they were doing. He noted that about every customer who manages to reach them is complaining. I remembered how, in a Select Board meeting two years ago, there was a lengthy soliloquy by a Selectman expressing concern for Main Street businesses, potential for lost sales, and how that needs to be taken care of. I asked if said party, or anyone from the Town, had been by to see how this project was impacting their business. “No, I guess he’s stuck in traffic,” was the response.

One of my Father’s quotes seems appropriate here, “Talk’s cheap, it takes money to buy booze.”

Sincerely,

Ed Harrow

8 Spring Lane

Hopkinton, MA 01748

September 22, 2021

Charles F. DeWaele, 92

Charles F. DeWaele, 92, died February 8, 2021..  He was the husband of Carol A (Buthray) DeWaele, to whom he was married for 66 years.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Callanan) DeWaele.

He was a graduate of North High School, Worcester and Gettysburg College.  He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran and worked for over 40 years for Travelers Insurance.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Matt of Hopkinton and Mark and wife Heidi (Canaan) of CT.

A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church St. Hopkinton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton.

Rte 140 Upton Water Break

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David Alan Rice, 75

David Alan Rice, 75, of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Ruth (Ingalls) and Clyde Rice.

David was a 1963 graduate of Bellingham High School. He then went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Dean College in Franklin. Before his retirement, he was an employee at Newport/Thermo Gerolach in Franklin. where he was once an Employee of the Month. He taught Sunday school with his brother-in-law, Greg, and was involved with recording Tape ministry as well as being a Sunday school coordinator. For a brief time, he was a bass player for the singing group, “New Song” as well as a member of his mother’s church choir, and a few other voluntary jobs all at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. He was a big movie buff who loved playing video games and loved the band, Queen. He was an excellent chess player and most importantly he loved his nieces and nephews.

David is survived by his brother-in-law, Gregory Titus of Woonsocket, RI; his nephews, Eric Titus of Bellingham, Andrew Titus and his wife, Katie of Smithfield, RI, Cherie Svannson and her husband, Jeffrey and Holly Titus all of Woonsocket; grand-nieces, Anne-Marie, Claire, Cecilia, and Felicity Dancause. He is predeceased by his sister, Janet E. Titus, who passed away on September 6, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com  A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748.

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