Time of the Season August 1, 2021 - These water lilies, blooming
right on schedule, were photographed yesterday on Bloods Pond.
According to web sources, water lilies are beneficial to a pond,
because they provide shade and prevent the growth of algae and other
invasive green plants. But when they become too abundant, sources
say, they can suffocate a pond, depriving it of the ability to
oxygenate, suffocating the fish below.
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Cooper's Hawk
Thanks to Julie Ford!
The Heavy Lifting
Doug Betschart gets ready for his 3-piece
Back Pages Trio, slated to begin at
6:30 pm tonight, Friday July 30, 2021 at the Hopkinton Center for
the Arts. He is installing his BOSE F1 amplification system that
will knock the socks off of the gathering shortly.
Come see Inky, Doug and Steve.
Hopkinton Police Department Accepting Applications for Full-Time
Officer Position
by
Taylor O'Neil
Chief Joseph Bennett is pleased to announce that the Hopkinton
Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill a
vacancy for a full-time Police Officer position.
"The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking to add a
highly-qualified individual to our ranks to continue our efforts
in maintaining a safe and peaceful community," Chief Bennett
said. "We encourage all those who have attended or who are
currently enrolled in a police academy to apply."
The Hopkinton Police Department offers full-time officers
competitive wages with the ability to work overtime and details,
educational incentives, shift differential and a robust benefits
package.
Applicants should note that this position is only open to
candidates who have either successfully passed and received
certification from a full-time police officer training academy,
or are currently enrolled and attending the training academy as
recognized by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).
Out-of-state applicants must contact the MPTC at 781-437-0300 or
www.mass.gov/mptc
to determine eligibility for certification.
In order to be eligible for a position, all candidates must also
be able to meet the following basic qualifications:
High School Graduate/GED equivalent
Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts Firearms License to
Carry
Be at least 21 years old on date of appointment
Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license on date of
appointment
Must pass a physical and drug screening
Must pass a physical fitness test
Must pass a psychological examination
Must be a United States citizen
View the full job description here.
To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of
interest, resume and the required Application for Employment to
hr@hopkintonma.gov
no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. Applications are also
accepted via walk-in or can be mailed to the Hopkinton Town
Hall, Human Resources Department at 18 Main St.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the Human
Resources Department at
hr@hopkintonma.gov .
The Town of Hopkinton and Hopkinton Police Department are an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on
race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital
status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any
other category protected by law.
THANK YOU!
The Hopkinton Lions Club would like to thank
everyone who helped support the Lions Club by purchasing tickets
as part of their Golf
Ball Drop fundraiser event. The “Drop” took place on June 26 on
field 10 along the Loop road behind Hopkinton High School. We
wish to extend special thanks to the Hopkinton Fire Department
staff who provided use of the new ladder truck which was used to
drop over 380 pre-paid golf balls onto the field below.
Congratulations to the two winners – cash prizes were awarded to
the ball which landed closest to and
furthest from the golf pin.
Proceeds from the event will be used to help
those in need as well as help to support Mass Lions Eye Research
Fund (MLERF), Hopkinton Emergency Fund and Project Just Because.
Please consider joining the Hopkinton Lions Club and becoming a
new member. Visit our websitewww.hopkintonlions.orgfor
more details and information.
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Lemonade Out of Lemons
Young Members of the Legacy Farms North community recently held a
lemonade stand in their neighborhood. The young members then decided
to donate their proceeds to the Hopkinton Police Department. The
money donated will be used for the Hopkinton Police Community Night
on September 9th. From HPD facebook.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Group dispersed from Sandy Beach parking
area, individual
would like assistance removing her things from former partner's
apartment, pug puppy running around on Wood Street -
found owner, witnessed on video car knock over mailbox,
illegal dumping, property manager reports individual with handgun
- turned out to be pellet gun, on Downey Street - goose wrapped
in fishing line caught in the weeds, bat in residence, more...
July 29, 2021
No Arrests
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Roadwork
Notice
Roadwork is scheduled to begin on the following streets. The type of
work is called Cold in Place Recycling (CIR). Work hours will be
approximately 7a-5p unless otherwise noted.
Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Please expect delays, seek alternate routes when possible and follow
detour signs where posted:
· 8/2 -
Legacy Farms Rd North (Cedar St to Wilson St)
- One lane of traffic will be open.
· 8/3 -
Edgehill Rd -
Road will be closed to thru traffic. Please use Stoney Brook Rd to
Wedgewood Dr. Detour signs will be posted.
· 8/3 -
Stoney Brook Rd (Saddle Hill Rd to Wedgewood Dr) -
Road will be closed to thru traffic. Please use Edgehill Rd to
Wedgewood Dr. Detour signs will be posted.
· 8/4 -
Cunningham St -
Road will be closed to thru traffic. Please use Wood St to Fruit St.
Detour signs will be posted.
· 8/5 -
School St (West Main St to the Upton town line) -
Road will be closed. Please use Forest St in Upton to Walnut St to
East St in Upton. Detour signs will be posted. Work hours 9a-3p.
· 8/5&8/6 -
School St (West Main St to West Elm St) -
Road will be closed to thru traffic. Please use Dicarlo Rd to
Peppercorn Rd to West Elm St back to School St. Detour signs will be
posted. Work hours 9a-3p.
· 8/6&8/9 -
West Main St (Oakhurst Rd to School St) -
One lane of traffic will be open. Work hours 9a-3p.
There will be a crew removing & plating structures on all of the
roads above ahead of the CIR crew in preparation for the cold in
place recycling work on Monday 8/2- Wednesday 8/4.
~ Mike Mansir
AG HEALEY SUES GRUBHUB FOR CHARGING
RESTAURANTS ILLEGALLY HIGH FEES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY
AG
Alleges Online Food Delivery Platform Charged Fees to Restaurants
that Exceeded State’s 15 Percent Fee Cap; Lawsuit Demands Refunds
for Restaurants
BOSTON
— July 29, 2021 - Attorney General Maura Healey today sued online
food delivery service platform Grubhub Holdings Inc. for allegedly
illegally charging fees to Massachusetts restaurants that exceeded
the statutory fee cap in place during the COVID-19 public health
emergency. The AG’s lawsuit demands refunds for restaurants that
were harmed by Grubhub’s alleged unlawful practices.
The lawsuit, filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, alleges that
Grubhub violated a provision of the state’s economic development
legislation, which prohibited Grubhub and other third party delivery
service platforms from charging fees to restaurants that exceed 15
percent of an order’s menu price. The fee cap came into effect on
January 14, 2021 and remained in place until June 15, 2021, when
Governor Baker lifted the state of emergency in Massachusetts.
“We allege that Grubhub knowingly and repeatedly violated the fee
cap statute, raising costs by thousands of dollars and harming
restaurants that were already financially distressed and trying to
survive,” said AG Healey. “We are suing to get money back to these
establishments and to hold Grubhub accountable for its unlawful
conduct. Our restaurants have been hard hit by this pandemic and we
will do everything we can to help get them the relief they need to
recover.”
Grubhub is a delivery service platform through which customers order
restaurant food for delivery or pickup. Restaurants contract with
Grubhub to use its services, which include advertising the
restaurant’s menu, accepting and processing orders and payments,
transmitting orders to the restaurant, and delivering orders to
customers.
The AG’s complaint alleges that Grubhub routinely and knowingly
charged fees to restaurants that exceeded 18 percent of the order’s
menu price, in violation of state law.
The AG’s lawsuit seeks to secure refunds for affected
establishments, as well as civil penalties of $5,000 per violation,
together with the costs of investigating and prosecuting the case.
In February 2021, AG Healey sent letters to Grubhub and other online
food delivery service platforms reminding them that a 15 percent fee
cap was in place. In May 2021, AG Healey sent a cease and desist
letter to Grubhub, ordering the company to cease charging covered
establishments fees in excess of 15 percent of the menu price of the
online order, in violation of the law.
This matter is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Michael
Sugar and Legal Analyst Maggie Wallace, both of AG Healey’s
Insurance and Financial Services Division.
Hazardous
waste collection on Saturday, July 31, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
This is a reminder that the Hopkinton DPW is
hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection this
Saturday, July 31, from 8 am to 1 pm. Rid your home of all
those nasty chemicals and dispose of them in a proper manner. Please
visit
our website for more details or
click here for guidelines.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
John K. Westerling, MPA
Director of Public Works, Hopkinton DPW
And check Cornell's recently approved and expanded permanent outdoor
seating, especially the tented tables and the new area behind the
picket fence!:
July 29, 2021 - Cathy Burns Howe is pleased
to let us share this pastel that is among many of hers on display at
the NW Barrett
Gallery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
There's no question which is the before and which is the after.
See more on this
short video,
and wait for Morena's reaction.
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Hopkinton
Police Chief Joseph Bennett, Holliston Police Chief Matthew
Stone and Sherborn Police Interim Chief David Bento are pleased
to announce that their departments’ co-response Jail Diversion
Program has recently been restructured and will now offer
increased intervention services to its communities.
The Co-Response Jail Diversion Program (JDP), operated byAdvocatesin
partnership with the police departments, aims to re-direct
individuals committing non-violent offenses from the criminal
justice system to more appropriate community-based behavioral
health services. The regional Co-Response Jail Diversion
Program, which previously included Ashland, has recently been
restructured to be comprised of the Holliston, Hopkinton and
Sherborn Police Departments.
With three communities as members of the regional program now,
the program is able to allocate the same resources at a greater
capacity to deliver proven intervention services to community
members.
“It goes without saying how vital the Jail Diversion Program is
to our three agencies as it allows our officers to respond to
calls with mental health components in a way that ensures the
individual gets the appropriate help,” Chief Stone said. “We are
fortunate to have such a great working relationship with our JDP
partners which in turn allows us to continue this crucial
service.”
Launched in 2015, the JDP pairs specially trained crisis
clinicians from Advocates with police officers at the Holliston,
Hopkinton and Sherborn Police Departments. These embedded
clinicians respond with patrol officers to calls for service and
911 calls providing immediate on-scene de-escalation, assessment
and referrals for individuals in crisis.
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St. Paul’s and St. Stephen’s
Collaborate to Share Priest-in-Charge
Unique Arrangement Joins
Churches from Different Dioceses
The Letter of Agreement was signed.by
(front row, left to right): Laurie LaBrecque, senior warden of St.
Paul’s; Reverend Mary Rosendale; Sharyn Philcox, senior warden of
St. Stephen’s; (back row, left to right): Reverend Martha Hubbard,
Regional Canon of the Diocese of Massachusetts; and Rev. Rich
Simpson, Canon for the Ordinary for
the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.
WESTBOROUGH, MA
(July 28, 2021) – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton and St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Westboro have signed a Letter of
Agreement which joins the two churches in a unique collaboration to
share a Priest-in-Charge, Reverend Mary Rosendale. The Letter of
Agreement was signed on Sunday, July 25 by Reverend Rosendale;
Sharyn Philcox, senior warden of St. Stephen’s; Laurie LaBrecque,
senior warden of St. Paul’s; Reverend Martha Hubbard, Regional Canon
of the Diocese of Massachusetts; and Rev. Rich Simpson, Canon for
the Ordinary for
the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.
The collaboration is unusual because it brings together churches
from two different dioceses -- St. Paul’s is with the Diocese of
Massachusetts, and St. Stephen’s is with the Episcopal Diocese of
Western Massachusetts.
“It’s
been a joy to assist in bringing these two congregations and Rev.
Rosendale together! They are remarkably open to a ministry God is
calling them into together, and have shown great generosity and
flexibility in working out the details,” stated Rev. Hubbard. “This
is an experiment that is bound to benefit these parishes and be a
model for others who might also be called to collaborate.”
“We
are thrilled that we are able to bring a shared priest to St Paul’s
parish and join the congregations in a supportive arrangement for
celebrating our Christianity and the Word of God,” LaBrecque said.
“We look forward to starting this journey together with St.
Stephen’s.”
Philcox added, “It is our prayer that the
combination of gifts and resources that each parish offers will
provide a new way of doing church and a new way forward. We believe
that by calling Mary as Priest-In-Charge for both St. Paul’s and St.
Stephen’s, both churches can look with renewed hope to the future.”
Rev. Rosendale had been serving as St. Stephen’s interim priest.
The collaboration will begin on September
1, 2021
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Residential alarm sounding due to humidity,
Grove Street
signals not cycling properly, fallen tree causes wires down
onto car - 4 homes need inspection, caller was run
off of the road, walk in wants advice regarding license,
ongoing issue results in advice to get Restraining Order,
TT took down some wires on Wood Street,
individual hit and run in crosswalk on Main - confirmed
by cameras, owl struck on East Main, odor in home
from animal, more...
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
No Arrests
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July 27, 2021 -
Atlantic Puffins fly from Machias Seal Island off the
Maine/Canada coast to gather Fish for their Chicks hidden in
burrows and between rocks!
By mid August this large Puffin colony will have seen their
young fledge in a first flight and they will all leave the
Island to winter on the North Atlantic until next May when they
return to Nest and Breed, often using the same burrows year
after year! John Collins - Mr. Collins is a Hopkinton
resident and a longtime contributor to HopNews.
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Save
the dates for the Upcoming School Committee Listening Series!
When: Sunday and Tuesday evenings in
August from 7:00 - 8:00 PM via zoom.
What is the Listening Series: The Listening Series will be targeted
office hours to help the School Committee hear directly from
specific sectors of our school community about their lived
experiences, challenges, successes and concerns about diversity,
equity and inclusion.
The schedule of invited groups and their allies is as follows:
Sunday, August 1 BIPOC students and families
Tuesday, August 3 Single parents and socioeconomically disadvantaged
families
Sunday, August 8 LGBTQIA+ students and families
Tuesday, August 10 English Learners and families (ELPAC)
Sunday, August 15 Families / students receiving supports through IEP
or 504 plans (SEPAC)
Tuesday, August 17 Advanced Learners and their families (ALPAC)
Sunday, August 22 Students and families whose school experience has
been impacted by religious beliefs and/or practices.
Tuesday, August 24 Open session for those who were not able to
attend a relevant session and/or for those who identify with a group
not listed above.
Participants may join with their cameras turned on or off, according
to their comfort level. A School Committee member will open the
session with brief welcoming comments and invite attendees to share
their experiences, highlight concerns, identify successes, and make
suggestions for ways to improve student experience. Better
understanding the experiences of our students and families will be
helpful as the School Committee sets the budget and policies for the
coming year. Zoom links will be accessible through the School
Committee webpage, the town calendar and school listserv emails. If
you have any questions or difficulty connecting, please reach out to
School Committee Chair, Nancy Cavanaugh, at
ncavanaugh@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Tire
slashed and note left - vic knows perp, dog walking on bike trail,
set of keys found, trespassing on Frankland Road, license
plate found on side of road, youths playing basketball behind Center
School at midnight - sent on their way, Downey Street caller reports
turtle in roadway - relocated turtle, Officer Jay Deiana and
MSP Trooper move stalled vehicle, anonymous caller
concerned about nephew, coyote running around
Saddle Hill Road, purse stolen, gentleman on side of Lumber
Street taking pictures of self, fireworks on West Main, off to
Tufts with bleeding dog, on Exchange Street - PREVENT HARASSMENT.
ORIGINAL RP WILL LEAVE FOR THE NIGHT.
(31) REQUESTING ON-CALL JUDGE FOR EMERGENCY 209A,
MVA on East Main Street w/PI, Bike Patrol: Legacy Farms - State Park -
Echo Trail - Fruit Street - Main Street, stray dog in Linden Street
yard, Dead coyote smells, lost wallet, Rolls Royce speeding, yellow
lab in road, lost yellow lab, deceased cat,
July 22, 23, 24, 2021
July 25, 2021
Fire Logs
No Arrests
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Town Manager/Board of Selectmen’s Office
18 Main Street,
Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-497-9700 Hopkinton’s Elementary School Building Committee-2 Begins
Work
Hopkinton,
MA – The newly formed Hopkinton Elementary School Building
Committee - 2 (ESBC-2) met for the first time on Thursday, July
15, at the Elmwood School. The newly formed committee’s
documented
mission is “To facilitate the development of a proposed solution
to the operational and educational constraints of Elmwood School
that will be supported by the voters of Hopkinton, as well as
the MSBA.”
The ESBC-2 was formed
by a vote at the May 18, 2021 Select Board meeting, where
members were officially appointed by the Select Board after also
receiving the unanimous recommendation of the Town Manager,
Superintendent, and School Committee.
At their first
meeting, the committee members introduced themselves and
organized. Jon Graziano (right in file photo) was elected as
Chair of the Committee. Joe Markey (left) was elected Vice
Chair. The Committee was then briefed by Dr. Carol Cavanaugh,
Superintendent of Hopkinton Public Schools, on the mission of
the Committee, the requirements of the Massachusetts School
Building Authority, and the rough process that the project will
follow. The Committee discussed how to maintain high levels of
community engagement and input throughout the multi-year
process.
Roadwork Notice (Revised) Crews will be
removing & plating structures in preparation for road resurfacing
work on the following streets starting on Wednesday July 28- Friday
July 30. Work hours will be approximately 7a-5p unless otherwise
noted.
Dates are subject to change due to weather
conditions.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please
expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.
• Legacy Farms Rd North (Cedar St to
Wilson St)
• Edgehill Rd
• Stoney Brook Rd (Saddle Hill Rd to Wedgewood Dr)
• Cunningham St
• School St (West Main St to the Upton town line)
9am-3pm
• School St (West Main St to West Elm St)
• West Main St (Oakhurst Rd to School St) 9am-3pm
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Karen L. Sherman, 53
Karen
L. Sherman, 53 of Goochland, Virginia and
formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Saturday, June 12,
2021. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Shirley
(Swain) and Bruce Creswell Sr. She was the former wife of Ralph
Sherman Jr. of Rhode Island.
Karen was a member of the class of 1986 at Keefe Tech in Framingham.
She enjoyed horseback riding, going to Provincetown, and baking
cakes for her children’s birthdays and other special occasions.
She is survived by three sons, James Sherman and his wife, Trinity
of Goochland, Virginia, Jeffrey Sherman and his wife, Alyssa of
Waltham, and Joshua Sherman of Rochester, New Hampshire. She also
leaves behind her brother, Bruce “Chip” Creswell Jr. and his wife,
Kerry of Hopkinton; her grandchildren, Avery, Kandice, Jace, Dean,
Bruce, Lily and Andrew; her nieces, Kate Lee- Reyes and Brenna
Creswell and great-niece, Harper Reyes.
A celebration of Karen’s life with family and friends will be held
on Friday, July 30th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Woodville Rod & Gun
Club. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home
of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from July 17, 2021 to July 25,
2021
Choose Blue Links to See Town's Property Card
Protective July 25, 2021 - This American bald eagle
takes a break from its growing eaglets to call at a dog being
walked past its lair (Call of
American bald
eagle).
Lake Whitehall
July 25, 2021 - This wildflower on the shore of Lake Whitehall is a
delight for the bumblebee.
In Deep
July 24, 2021 - This clear-wing hummingbird moth, captured on "film"
by Coach Hughes, has it
proboscis deep into the petal of a flower, sipping its nectar.
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Academy Graduate
July 23, 2021- Hopkinton Fire Department is pleased to announce that
Firefighter/Paramedic John Shea graduated from the Massachusetts
Firefighting Academy's 10-Week Career Recruit Training Program on
Friday, July 23 2021. John will be returning to work next week and
assigned to Group 1.
Week ending July 25, 2021:
25% OFF!
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Hopkinton Police Logs Abstracts
Hit and run allegation on West Main proven incorrect
following review of camera footage, motor vehicle collision -
no PI, report of 2 dogs walking down West Main Street,
2 strays on Hayden Rowe, traffic light on Main malfunctioning,
male individual smoking bong on Lumber Street,
2 complaints of Ding Dong Ditch on Forest Lane...
July 22, 2021 New Arrest
Roadwork Notice
Crews
will be removing & plating structures in preparation for road
resurfacing
work on the following streets starting on Wednesday August
28- Friday August
30. Work hours will be approximately 7a-5p unless otherwise
noted.
Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
One lane of traffic will be open. Please expect delays and seek
alternate routes
when possible.
Legacy Farms Rd North (Cedar St to Wilson St)
Edgehill Rd
Stoney Brook Rd (Saddle Hill Rd to Wedgewood Dr)
Cunningham St
School St (West Main St to the Upton town line) 9am-3pm
School St (West Main St to West Elm St)
West Main St (Oakhurst Rd to School St) 9am-3pm
The Continuing Saga of Baby,
the Rescue Crow
Baby is
Anting
July 23, 2021 —
Nevermind a Crow's ear, here is a sight not captured frequently!
Baby is ANTING!
So fascinating to watch, crows are known to do this; theory is
the ants help clean their feathers and help ensure they stay
parasite and/or lice free. Just a few minutes before I took this
photo, he laid flat on the pavement over a little sand anthill.
By the time I snapped the photo, most of the ants had scurried
off. Notice the ant off to his right, that I saw hop off him.
When crows do this, it's funny, they kind of "zone out" and stay
like this for a few minutes. Notice his 3rd eyelid (nictitating
membrane), he held shut for the whole time. The only time they
close their eyes entirely (with a bottom eyelid) is when they
are sleeping. Super interesting!! Baby is amazing. ~Julie
Ford
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Mark Sanborn was introduced to this fall's players as the new
Football Coach this afternoon
July 23, 2021 - Mr. Sanborn is a Hopkinton resident, who ironically
played varsity football under Coach David M. Hughes, who took this
photo. Mr. Sanborn also played baseball and basketball in Hopkinton,
and went on to play college basketball.
Soccer Warmups
July 22, 2021 - Captains Ashley Butler and Gabi Ciri lead the soccer
team in dynamic warm-ups.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts
Tree leaning across roadway, sewer drain cover ajar,
male individual pulling on dog's ear, woman
had a few tings robbed from her, motorcycle
driving at high speed went off into the woods -
got up and drove away, bucket of fluid
spilled
off truck, dog barking for two hours...
July 21, 2021 Arrests
Sparkler 8 Team Wins!
The Hopkinton Little League's Sparkler 8 team are the 2021
CHAMPIONS of the Ashland Sparkler Tournament!!
The boys bested the undefeated Shrewsbury team, 13-12 on Sunday,
18th July at Gryncel Park in Ashland.
Players pictured [L-R]: Colin M, Myles W, Curtis M, Ryan M, Nate
G, Josh H, Luca Y, Malcolm R, Carson O, Nolan O, Drew H, and
Dylan D.
Coaches [L-R]: Nate O, Courtney B, George H, and Ed O.
Giving Back
by
Morgan Woodman
Besides being home to the starting line of one
of the world’s oldest and best-known marathons (Boston!), Hopkinton,
MA is also my home. The population is small — not even enough to
fill Fenway Park — but the amount of love, charm, and support that
stems from my hometown is immeasurable. Every year Hopkinton nearly
doubles in size from its 17,000 residents to welcome more than
30,000 Boston Marathon participants. But while others may only think
of Hopkinton on the third Monday in April, pride and essence
pervades my home all year-round. With this, it is my greatest
pleasure to give back to the community that has given so much to me.
I am beyond excited and extremely grateful for the opportunity to
run the 125th Boston Marathon for the Friends of Hopkinton,
supporting them in their goal to provide community activities that
encourage town spirit, enthusiasm, and pride. In addition to
planning town anniversary celebrations, the Friends of Hopkinton
hosts annual town Family Day and Family Night events. They also
bring together families, non-profits, clubs, and businesses by
offering an array of free activities for everyone to enjoy including
live entertainment, fun, games, food, and fireworks.
Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part
of something greater than ourselves. It provides us with
opportunities to connect with people, to reach for our goals, and
better ourselves and others. Please consider donating to this
wonderful organization and supporting me as I strive to complete a
lifelong dream of running the Boston Marathon for, and from my
hometown. Every contribution has a direct impact on strengthening
and uniting families and the benevolent community in which they are
a part of. All donations are immensely appreciated. Thank you so
much!
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To the Ocean July 22, 2021- The Hopkinton Reservoir
Spillway was busy yesterday, bringing water from recent unseasonably
strong rains toward the Atlantic Ocean, as workers made repairs
above, and an architect's abstract idea of granite waves is
memorialized in the capstones on the retaining walls.
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Investigating Drowning in Strong,
Rain-Driven River Current
GROTON
– July 21, 2021 - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Groton
Chief of Police Michael Luth have confirmed an open investigation
into a drowning that occurred today at approximately
3:19
p.m. in
the Squannacook River in the area of Bertozzi Wildlife Management
Area, Groton.
The preliminary
information suggests that a group of five friends were allegedly
jumping in and out of the river using a rope swing. When they
attempted to cross the river, one of them, a 17-year-old male, went
underwater and did not resurface. Officers from Groton Fire located
the male
at
4:32 p.m. and
subsequently transported him to the hospital, where he was
pronounced dead. When officers were executing the recovery efforts,
the river level was high, with a visibly strong current due to the
recent rain.
Mary Stone, 101
Mary
Stone died peacefully on July 20th, following a
full and happy life of 101 years. She was born to Ella and Henry
Lord in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, where she and her sisters
helped run the family business, Lord's Cabins. Mary went on to
nursing school in Rhode Island, where she proudly received her
RN degree. Upon returning to Pittsburg, she met her future
husband, Norman Stone, who was working for Perini Corporation on
a local construction project. Mary and Norman married in 1941
and moved to Massachusetts where they lived most of their life
in Ashland, raising their family and then retiring to Cape Cod.
Following Norman's death in 1992, Mary then moved to
Hopkinton, MA where she remained until her health
declined in 2021. Up until her final days, she treasured her
family and all those who brought joy into her life.
Mary is predeceased by her husband Norman Stone and her sisters
Leora Frain and Myra Brooks. She leaves her son Brian Stone and
his wife Penney Stone of Holliston MA, daughter Beverly Watson
and her husband Stephen of Weston MA, and daughter Eleanor Guare
and her husband Thomas of Greensboro, VT. Mary was especially
proud of her grandchildren and their families, including Justin
Stone, Brandon and Tara Stone, Ken, Kim, Owen and Lily Thompson,
Sarah Guare and Anna Guare. Many friends and extended family
members, especially Lany Borgerson, enriched her long and
graceful life.
Arrangements are being handled by Matarese Funeral Home in
Ashland, MA. There will be a private memorial service followed
by interment at the Wildwood Cemetery.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts
Large pothole on Cunningham, tree down - ironically - on Wood
Street, out with vehicle at Echo Trail at 2:10 am, tree on
wires to service on Clinton, walk-in reports harasssment,
check of MV at Sandy Beach Parking, owl on side of road,
arrest of suspicious male after PBT (Portable Breath Tests) and FST
(Field Sobriety Tests)... July 20, 2021 Arrest Log
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Dappled
July 20, 2021 - Julie Ford has fun with a little dappled light on
this male cardinal.
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July 20, 2021 - It looks as if the hummingbird is hovering like a
jet as it approaches a flower for a drink of nectar, but its wings
are likely flapping at 50 times per second! Photo by David M.
Hughes, whose shutter was set for 1/3200th of a second to freeze the
action to guarantee
a crisp photo with no blur.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts
Individual found key, Red Fox has been sleeping on
porch all morning, caller from Marshall Ave has complaint,
car computer may have been breached, bunnies in
yard on Morse Lane, male individual walking around
looking in windows, dog got loose, caller reports neighbors
throwing things at his balcony, caller reports flat tire,
K-9 team out to Webster Mass, wrong side of road operator...
July 19, 2021
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Water
on Main Street, Pleasant to Wood, to be Shut July 21st
Please be advised that due to a utility conflict with the new drains
being installed, it will be necessary to shut down the water main on
Main Street between Pleasant and Wood St. including Commonwealth
Ave. This will take place Wednesday, July 21stat
approximately 8:30AM and last for several hours. After the water is
turned back on, you may notice some air or discoloration and may
need to flush your cold water line.
Eric J. Carty Water-Sewer
Manager
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Dept.
PO Box 171
Hopkinton, MA 01748
P 508-497-9765
Livability Survey Results In
"The results from the National Community Survey's Livability Report
are a testament to Hopkinton's ongoing efforts to continuously
improve our residents' quality of life," Town Manager Khumalo said.
"We are extremely pleased to see numerous ratings within multiple
facets increase from our 2013 survey and we look forward to
continuing to build upon the work we've done to improve town
services. We thank those who responded to the survey and also
encourage any resident with an issue or concern regarding town
services to contact town officials." See the
Survey Summary Here
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from July 10, 2021 to July 16,
2021
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
Hopkinton
Police Incident Logs Abstract Handicap spot taken by unauthorized, ladder
in middle
lane of Route 495, Lights at Main skipped a cycle,
2 cars trespassed on Frankland Rd property,
3-car MVA on WMain, vehicle sped past woman
walking dog on Ash Street, WPD requests HPD to tell
woman to stop calling Westborough restaurant,
neighbor dispute, car window smashed - attempt to steal
other car, "Rex" got loose from Ashland repair shop, water leaking from roof, male locked in
bathroom,
group of youths blocking pumps and one entrance on WMain,
loud party on Stewart Street, branches removed in 3 locations,
rooster in back yard, unwanted individual keeps showing up,
man locked inside doorway yelling for help...
July 16, 17, 18, 2021
No Arrests
Fire Dept. Logs
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Home Sweet Home
July 18, 2021 - This chickadee removes a plug of rotted wood from
its new nest-building.
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"A Little to the Left?"
July 18, 2021 - Thanks to Julie Ford for sharing the growth of her
rescued crow, Baby, with readers. We hope for many more updates to
come.
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Springtime!
July 18, 2021 - Julie just now shares this colorful damselfly from
earlier in the springtime that somehow got on the back burner.
So Much Arborvitae
July 16 2021 - So little time.
MassDOT Project Number: 606043 Construction Advisory No. 11
July 16, 2021 Two Week Look Ahead Please be advised that
this schedule may change due to weather conditions 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 19, 2021:
• Continuation of the Drainage Installation
along Main Street (from Claflin Ave to 89-91 Main Street)
• Installation of Mast Arm Foundation for
Traffic Signals along the corridor
• MassDOT Survey Crews to continue to locate
limits of easements within the corridor
• Delivery of Drainage Materials What to Expect
for the Week of July 26, 2021
• Continuation of the Drainage Installation
along Main Street (from Claflin Ave to 89-91 Main Street)
• Continue installation of Mast Arm Foundation
for Traffic Signals along the corridor
• MassDOT Survey Crews to continue to locate
limits of easements within the corridor • Delivery of Drainage
Materials
Additional information about the Main Street
Corridor project is available on the Town'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.
Ed note: Through the project life, while
significant changes take place, the green Bar near the top will lead
to the website.
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Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan*
Friday night July 16th at the Black Box in
Franklin at 7:30pm!! Don't miss it...
bass
pedals) have played music together for five decades throughout
New England, starting with the band “Moonfast” in the early
70’s. After joining with Tom Yates (guitar, bass, keyboards &
vocals) they formed “Fair, Yates & Betschart”, becoming
the renowned house band at Timothy’s Spirits Company
in Framingham for 5 years. They packed the house weekly
and released their album “Spirits” of all original material.
Inky and Doug then became the rock duo Back Pages for 30+ years
and with the recent addition of Steve McCrossan (keyboard, bass
& vocals), continue to perform throughout the local area. For
this special night at
THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, Tom Yates is returning to the
fold to form “Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan.”
"With
the unusual combination of their varied talents, the band
will cover a vast eclectic mix of classic and modern rock
spanning five decades. It’s an event not to be missed."
In case of inclement weather this event will be moved inside.
*Editor's Note: Inky and Doug form
"Back Pages," which will be performing as a power duo at Bill's
Pizzeria in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 17 are not strangers to
HopNews readers and patrons of Bill's Pizzeria. On Friday, as
they join two other seasoned performers/friends/bandmates in a
larger venue at the Black Box in Franklin, they will prove that
the sum of the parts, in this case, is measurably greater than
the whole!
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Pole on West Main leaning into roadway,
checking
on dump truck, individual found cell phone, traffic flow
complaint - Granite Street, large log on West Main Street,
Chestnut Street tree on wires, caller reports vehicle passed
him in no passing zone on Wood Street, DMV removed
from roadway, more...
July 14, 2021 No Arrests
See David M Hughes' Hummingbird Photos - Click on Screenshot Below:
THIS COMING SATURDAY:
On Bloods Pond
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TOWN OF HOPKINTON
SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA
REMOTE MEETING
Monday, July 12, 2021 7:00 PM ACTIONS TAKEN
7:00 PM SELECT BOARD TO ATTEND PLANNING BOARD
MEETING
1. The Select Board and the remaining members of the Planning Board
will interview
candidates Shahidul Mannan and Curtis Smithson, and consider voting
to fill one
Planning Board vacancy with a term to expire at the May 2022 Annual
Town Election.
Supporting Exhibits: Applications
The Select Board
and the Planning Board appointed Shahidul Mannan to the Planning
Board, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election.
(12-0)*
* Editor's note: Before the formal vote, the two boards
took a straw poll that showed the candidates just two votes apart
with Mr. Mannan ahead. The final, formal unanimous vote was the
result of a motion to appoint Mr. Mannan, and showed solidarity of
the two boards, and not the actual original sense of the members.
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UniBank Summer Interns Volunteer
Bank Interns Provide Support at Peace of Bread Food Pantry
WHITINSVILLE, MA – (July 13, 2021)–
UniBank recently announced that their Summer Interns provide both
business and community support. Recently, they spent an
evening serving over 120 meals to people in the community at the
Peace of Bread Food Pantry in Whitinsville.
Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, stated, “As part
of our long term and strategic planning, we have developed a robust
Summer Intern Program to cultivate the financial and business
skill-sets of some very promising college students in our region.
They are doing some great and important work internally here at the
bank and true to our mission as a mutual / community bank, and part
of our Foundations Program, they are also learning the importance of
service as an element of being on Team UniBank. At its core,
mutual banking when done well is an exercise of the mind and heart.
At UniBank, we strive to embody the concept of servant leadership.”
UniBank is rooted in the Blackstone Valley with
assets of $2.3 billion as of March 31, 2021. A full-service,
mutually owned community bank, UniBank has branches in Central
Massachusetts and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. UniBank is
dedicated to contributing to the overall quality of life and
economic health of the communities it serves, while maintaining a
high level of financial soundness and integrity. UniBank is an Equal
Housing Lender and Member FDIC and Member DIF. UniBank NMLS
#583135. The company website iswww.unibank.com.
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Eye-catching July 13, 2021 - Driving past on Main Street,
an observer might wonder if they just entered Martha's Vineyard.
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Abstracts Caller reports being scammed, loose golden
retriever reunited,
caller reports seeing someone looking through windows on camera -
was oil delivery, injured duck in backyard, female reports she is
lost and needs police - Golden Pond representative responded
to pick her up, more ...
Freeze-frame! July 12, 2021 - Dave gets it right at
1/3200th of a second to stop these wings from blurring due to
motion. According to the Google, a North American hummingbird's
wings beat 53 times a second in normal flight.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Logs Abstracts Illegal burn, smoking pole, false alarm
elevator entrapment,
LF North manhole cover lifted, Fruit Street flooding, construction
trucks blocking driveway, dust sets off smoke alarm, downed power line on Grove, tree down on Ash, odor of natural gas McNeil Cir, wires
sparking on Eastview Road,
theft of property on Elizabeth, snapping turtle in swimming pool,
assisting MSP on West Main, dog found and returned,
sinkhole on Mt Auburn Street, gravestone knocked over,
Ash Street smoke and fire, driver harassed while delivering packages
on Pleasant Street, MV vs deer on granite St, someone in neighbor's
house with flashlight - permitted, PC'd an intoxicated individual,
more...
July 9, 10, 11, 2021 No new arrests
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Select Board/Planning Board Zoom at
7:00 pm Tonight, July 12, 2021 to Vote to Fill Vacancy
on Planning
Link to Agenda
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from July 4, 2021 to July 9,
2021
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
Turtle Talk July 11, 2021 — Julie Ford believes — and who
else would know what animals say to one another — that the older
turtle on the left is showing the younger turtle how far apart they
need to be for social distancing.
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July 11, 2021 - Maggie Neff, who as a child
auditioned on The Voice, appeared last evening at Bill's Pizzeria in
Hopkinton, Mass to an intimate crowd of fans, and new, instant fans.
Give a listen, and then watch for her next booking! (The camera lost
a little focus on one song, but it still sounds great!
Goodyear? July 11, 2021 - Dave shares one of a snake he
took at Firehouse Pond yesterday. Wow! Looks like tire tread!
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Parent and Offspring July 11, 2021 - By David M Hughes.
Has Anyone Seen the Beaver
Muskrat? July 10, 2021 - Thanks to Coach David M
Hughes for scoring quite a few photographic touchdowns today. We'll
show more tomorrow.
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Did the Deer Have Any Doe? July 9, 2021 - Not much. She had about one
buck - nyuck, nyuck! Photo by Jacques LeDuc (Yes, THAT Jacques LeDuc).
And the humor is a style borrowed from him (and the Three Stooges).
Photo in his backyard.
Scene on Cedar Street Today July 9, 2021 - Some people might have fun
wagering if the pole will fall due to gravity or from a motor
vehicle collision first before it is up righted or replaced. If that
pole falls, and if past is prologue, several others could come down
with it.
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Why bother with the culvert under the roadway? July 9, 2021 - Above, West Elm Street today
with a culvert that reaches capacity in these types of rain events. Below, on the former Rafferty
Road. It may look like a pile of snow or ice, but it is water
churning up from a manhole that it pushed open. Below, a torrent broke through the underbrush
creating a new cascade of water and silt apparently from behind The
Trails of Hopkinton today. Below, on Main Street, another example of the
power of water to pave its own path today. Below, an ages-old ponding on Main Street
Synchronous! July 8, 2021 - Julie was busy today. Let no
bird remain un-photographed! This looks like Bloods Pond, where,
judging from the flawless feathers on the smaller great blue heron
in the rear, we might be seeing parent and offspring.
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GRLA Updates the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’
Terry Farmhouse
July 9, 2021 — GRLA [Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects] is proud to
continue our 25-year relationship with the Hopkinton
Center for the Arts with the long-awaited renovations to the
historic Terry Farmhouse.
The circa 1850 farmhouse, which has been well-used over the years
for art and music instruction and includes a longstanding ceramics
studio, is being updated to expand the open area on the first floor
to better accommodate the ceramics classes. The second floor is
being renovated to provide more music instruction rooms with
improved soundproofing, access, and all new finishes and lighting.
The exterior, which is showing its age, will be completely
rehabilitated with new windows, doors, siding and trim, as well as a
new roof and added insulation. The exterior stairs will be relocated
to the rear of the building to provide an opportunity to bring the
north elevation back to its original window configuration. The ramp
will be rebuilt to provide compliance with ADA regulations and to be
accessible directly from dedicated HC parking spaces.
The Hopkinton Community Preservation Commission is funding the
exterior renovations while a grant from the Mass Cultural Council is
funding renovations to the interior. Completion of both projects is
slated for late summer 2021.
Baby July 8, 2021 - Photographer Julie Ford keeps
us apprised of the progress of her rescue crow named Baby, whose
remarkable feathers, like brush strokes, would be the worthy subject
of any respectable painter.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Pallets fell off of truck and are in the
Fruit Street roadway,
ex-boyfriend refuses to return her car, Southborough
requests bolo for Ryder truck that hit Cedar St ext bridge
and fled, following paper exchange from MVA walk in
reports threats, hit and run on Saddle Hill Road,
tree down on Lumber Street - TT involved with wires,
power line on fire on North Mill, shed struck by
lightning, house struck by Lightning, Westborough
PD requests female officer...
July 7, 2021 Existing Arrest
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Hopkinton Police Log Abstracts Traffic light not cycling properly,
MV parked all week at
Rocky Woods Rd, power lines
hissing and making noises, bus transporting
students on East St heavily
damaged, check on truck driver sleeping
Wood St/495 bridge, scooter operating illegally - recklessly
and flipping the bird," dog bite info given
to Dog Bite Officer, scam phone call, linesdown on Linden, wire on Grove St
sidewalk, CC fraud... . In addition to specifically noted
reported incidents, the police check several locations
throughout Hopkinton every evening, and one or more throughout
the day.
July 6, 2021
Existing Arrest
Update on Arraignment of Men in Connection with Carrying
Firearms on I-95 Over Weekend
WAKEFIELD
– The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State
Police have confirmed seven men were arraigned today in Malden
District Court in connection with allegedly being in possession of
improperly stored firearms without a license during an incident on
interstate 95 in Wakefield this weekend. All defendants arraigned
today by Judge Emily Karstetter in Malden District Court were
ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled
for Friday, July 9, 2021. The prosecutor who handed today’s
arraignment is Assistant District Attorney Graham Van Epps
Alban El Curraugh and John Doe 2 had their arraignments continued to
tomorrow, July 7, 2021.
John Doe 1 was ordered held pending fingerprinting and positive
identification. The next date in his case is Friday, July 9, 2021.
The juvenile will be arraigned at a later date
The defendants are identified as follows (two of the defendants
continue to refuse to identify themselves),
JAMHAL TAVON SANDERS LATIMER, a.k.a. JAMHAL TALIB ABDULLAH BEY, 29,
of Providence, R.I.;
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, 21, of the Bronx, New York;
WILFREDO HERNANDEZ, a.k.a. WILL MUSA, 23, of the Bronx, New York;
ALBAN EL CURRAUGH, 27, of the Bronx, New York;
AARON LAMONT JOHNSON, a.k.a. TARRIF SHARIF BEY, 29, of Detroit,
Mich.;
QUINN CUMBERLANDER, 40, of Pawtucket, R.I.;
LAMAR DOW, 34, of the Bronx, New York;
CONRAD PIERRE, 29, of Baldwin, New York;
A male juvenile, age 17;
John Doe #1, refusing to identify self;
John Doe #2, refusing to identify self.
All defendants have been charged with:
Unlawful possession of a firearm;
Unlawful possession of ammunition;
Use of body armor in commission of a crime;
Possession of a large capacity weapon;
Improper storage of firearms in a vehicle; and
Conspiracy to commit a crime.
Additionally, Hernandez, Johnson, Dow, and the juvenile male are
charged with furnishing a false name to police.
Based on the preliminary investigation all 11 males refer to
themselves as a militia and state that they adhere to “Moorish
Sovereign Ideology.” The group claimed that it was traveling from
Rhode Island to Maine to conduct what it refers to as “training.”
None of the men, who were dressed in military fatigues and body
armor and were armed with long guns and pistols, has a license to
carry firearms. The group was in possession of four pistols, a
shotgun and four rifles, including three AR-15 style rifles in
addition to thousands of rounds of ammunition. They were also in
possession of binoculars and body armor.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex
District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police detectives
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the State
Police Crime Scene Services Section and State Police.
More Boat Parade
July 6, 2021 - Please enjoy more from the Lake Maspenock Boat Parade
2021.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log Abstracts Occupied vehicle at HSP Rafferty boat ramp,
wrong way driver on/off 495, unoccupied vehicle
left in lot on West Main, HS student allegedly sold contraband
to caller's HMS son, unwelcome coyote in caller's backyard,
40 cars in EMC garage having a memorial, coyote walking
circles unafraid in caller's backyard - ACO put down,
rollover accident with entrapment on Chestnut St - extricated 28
minutes later - OUI arrest, motorcycles racing up and down Downey
St w/o headlights, 2 deer struck on 495, unauthorized charges on
bank account, walk light gets stuck at Lumber/Main,
large party shooting fireworks, white shepherd loose,
(3) fireworks complaints...
July 2, 3, 4 5
One New Arrest
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Lake Maspenock Boat Parade 2021 July 6, 2021 - "We need a bigger boat!" Great
themes across the water at the Lake Maspenock Boat Parade on Monday.
America's Birdday July 5, 2021 - Dave documents the progress of
an American bald eagle family. Above, this year's young looks ready
to fly, but the parent will judge that. They do not get their
recognizable white crown and tail feathers until after three or soyears..
Can You Spot (<--- Hint) the Queen Bee? July 5, 2021 - Dave has sent a photo of
cultivated bees purchased by his daughter. The queen is easy to
"spot."
Yes, It's a Fly, But Julie's Story is Amazing
July 5, 2021 - I'll take pictures of
anything that catches the eye! And of course, try to find
something interesting out about them. This glowing fly is a
Green Bottlefly.
Adult Common Greenbottle Flies drink nectar and help pollinate
crops like broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, onions, and kale.
Adults are a metallic green color. Some have shades of yellow on
their shiny bodies. All have black hairs sparsely covering the
body and large red eyes. The timing of this species' life cycle
is well-studied and useful information thanks to its diet and
habitat.
Common Greenbottle Fly larvae eat from the carcasses of dead
animals. Knowing the size and life stage of the maggots makes
their presence at a crime scene useful in timing the
decomposition of corpses. This species of adults is one of the
first flies to arrive on a corpse. Thanks to short lives, they
move through various life stages in days, not weeks or years,
offering valuable information to forensic teams. Maggots have
also been used medicinally to clear rotting tissue from humans
when surgical options are ineffective or impossible. When placed
in an infected, necrotic area, the maggots carefully devour the
dead tissue, sparing the healthy tissue, thereby cleaning the
wound.
The more you know! ~ Julie Ford
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Hopkinton Police Log Abstracts 4-car MVA on Main Street, traffic light too
long,
unauthorized vehicle in handicap space, fraud,
mulch fire extinguished on West Main Street,
ongoing issue, tree on wires on Pond Street,
mulch smoldering, bike seat stolen, more
mulch fire, B&E East St commercial property -
stolen items, car blocking deliveries, individual
complains someone took his picture on Church St,
incident of fraud, pontoon boat on beach - fire burning,
3 vehicles drag-racing down South St,
West Main resident requests AC be turned on,
youth walking in dark clothing, lost wallet, $300 charge
on card, camper broken down, money scam via VENMO,
trees and wires issues (4) due to storm, boiler red-tagged,
hit and run, fraud (2), visiting team out of control,
teen bleeding from (stabbing?) - 2 suspects fled,
fuel leak at Main Street Auto, male jumping in front of traffic
on Cedar Street, juvenile suspect turns himself in...
June 28, 2021
June 29, 2021
June 30, 2021
July 1, 2021
Fire Logs 6/21 - 6/28
No New Adult Arrests
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from June 26, 2021 to July 3,
2021
Choose Links to See Town's Property Card
Friday, 9 July 2021, at 0900 hours will be the HopkintonVets
Breakfastat
the Senior Center. Old Guard New England will be the
guest chef. The entire cooking/serving crew has first-hand
experience with military chow and inside/outside "mess"
operations.
The menu comprises eggs, hash browns,
bacon, and beef hash (SOS returns during the August breakfast),
with tasty donuts, crumb cake, and coffee.
Agenda items
will include naming Lost Comrades, Vets on Sick Call, historical
remembrances of military events of 9 July, announcements of
ongoing local veterans activities, and closing quips by Jacques
LeDuc.
Members of the American Legion Post
will lead the gathering in the Pledge of Allegiance and grace
before the meal.
See you there.
Out.
Runneth Over
July 4, 2021 -
Mike Beatty, our fountain hero of the week, found and cleaned a
clogged filter on the Town Common irrigation system that supplies
water to the fountain. Maybe this or low ground water level was the
cause of the fountain not getting enough make up water last week
which required us to temporarily shut down the fountain. The recent
rain likely improved the ground water level also. The fountain is
back on line. Thanks Mike, and Happy Fourth of July to all in
Hopkinton. We will miss the Horribles Parade this year...
~from Fountain Guardian Emeritus,
Ken Weismantel. HopNews File photo.
JOINT
UPDATE FROM MIDDLESEX DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
AND MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
The ongoing investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives
assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the State
Police Crime Scene Services Section and State Police Troop A has
determined that all 11 males arrested yesterday in Wakefield refer
to themselves as a militia and state that they adhere to “Moorish
Sovereign Ideology.” The group claimed that it was traveling from
Rhode Island to Maine to conduct what it refers to as “training.”
None of the men, who were dressed in military fatigues and body
armor and were armed with long guns and pistols, has a license to
carry firearms. Troopers have recovered eight firearms thus far:
three AR-15 rifles; two pistols; a bolt-action rifle; a shotgun; and
a short barrel rifle.
The defendants are identified as follows (two of the defendants
continue to refuse to identify themselves),
JAMHAL TAVON SANDERS LATIMER, a.k.a. JAMHAL TALIB ABDULLAH BEY,
29, of Providence, R.I.;
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, 21, of the Bronx, New York;
WILFREDO HERNANDEZ, a.k.a. WILL MUSA, 23, of the Bronx, New
York;
ALBAN EL CURRAUGH, 27, of the Bronx, New York;
AARON LAMONT JOHNSON, a.k.a. TARRIF SHARIF BEY, 29, of Detroit,
Mich.;
QUINN CUMBERLANDER, 40, of Pawtucket, R.I.;
LAMAR DOW, 34, of the Bronx, New York;
CONRAD PIERRE, 29, of Baldwin, New York;
A male juvenile, age 17;
John Doe #1, refusing to identify self;
John Doe #2, refusing to identify self
All suspects are charged with the following offenses:
Unlawful possession of a firearm, eight counts;
Unlawful possession of ammunition;
Use of body armor in commission of a crime;
Possession of a high capacity magazine;
Improper storage of firearms in a vehicle; and
Conspiracy to commit a crime.
Additionally, HERNANDEZ, JOHNSON, DOW, and the juvenile male are
charged with furnishing a false name to police.
Additional charges are possible if the ongoing investigation,
including the expected search of the defendants’ two vehicles,
determines they are warranted.
The juvenile defendant will be released to parental custody. The
remaining adults will be each be held at the Billerica House of
Correction on $100,000 cash bail. They will be arraigned next week
in Malden District Court.
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Talk About Safety
July 4, 2021 - From Hopkinton Police
Department facebook: On June 17, 2021 Officer Jay Deiana visited
Rachel's Rascal Daycare and talked with the rascals about safety and
then gave out safety coloring books. Lastly the rascals toured the
cruiser and had fun with the public address system. Thank you to
Rachel for sharing her rascals with us. Have a happy, safe and great
summer "rascals."
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Hopkinton Garden Club July 3, 2021 - The Hopkinton Garden Club has
acquired these modern-type of planters (Self-watering) and spruced
up the Downtown area. We recently photographed a couple of others
the club placed on each side of the Hoyt statue. Bravo!
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Growing so Fast July 4, 2021 - David's baby barn swallow.
Wakefield Armed Standoff Ends in 11 Arrests
July 3, 2021 - Massachusetts State Police
marked the beginning of an armed standoff on Route 95 in
Wakefield by stopping to see if a vehicle in the breakdown lane
needed help. They came upon armed men who refused to identify
themselves, and instead scattered into nearby woods when
challenged further. Here is a self-styled member of The Rise
of the Moors
live-streaming in the early morning and then later in the
morning. MSP Col.
Mason
spoke to the press while the standoff was ongoing.
WCVB's
take on the conflict following the Colonel's press
conference. In the photo above appear to be "Bear Cats" surplus
military armored troop carriers made available to police
departments and organizations, such as CEMLEC (Central
Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council), which has responded to
despondent individuals and a swatting in Hopkinton in
the recent past (Sniper
on C Street)
Below in a photo Tweeted by author Nick
Adams - an apparent video screen grab - are two of the
individuals allegedly involved in the incident, one appearing to
be the individual narrating the live video. According to
District Attorney Marian Ryan, the individuals - as of this
writing unnamed - will be arraigned in court on Tuesday.
1.) Lake Whitehall Boat Parade still on for July 4th beginning at
1:45 pm.
2.) Light Up The Lake postponed until July 4th at 8-11:00 pm.
Smoke on the Water
July 3, 2021 - Much fog on Lake Whitehall yesterday as seen from
Highland Street, and over the Lake Whitehall Dam.
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Very Special Memories
July 2, 2021 - Thinking ahead to this year's
July 4th weekend I was reminded of one of the most patriotic moments
I have ever experienced. It happened on a Monday in April of 2014.
I was fortunate to take the attached photos a few minutes after Meb
Keflezighi was crowned winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon.
More than usual, the flags on the Boston Public Library seemed to be
beaming with pride as Meb was being interviewed by
WBZ-TV's Steve Burton [Off-camera].
The gold olive wreath from Marathon, Greece added a historic touch
to a day that spoke to the power of the human spirit
as well as adding more meaning and depth to ... Boston
Strong!
Happy 4th of July America, and thanks Meb and the BAA for a
memorable moment!
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Green Heron
July 2, 2021 - By David M Hughes.
Police Report No Danger to Public
Hopkinton stabbing victim expected to live
HOPKINTON
— July 2, 2021 - Chief Joseph Bennett reports the Hopkinton Police
Department has charged a teenager in connection with a stabbing that
occurred yesterday.
A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 14, OF HOPKINTON, is charged with Assault and
Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Police report there is no perceived threat to the public and all
parties involved are known to each other.
At 1:48 p.m. on Thursday, Hopkinton Police responded to a report of
a stabbing involving teens at an apartment complex on Constitution
Court. Upon arrival, police found a 14-year-old Hopkinton boy had
suffered injuries that are serious but not believed to be
life-threatening. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital.
The suspect voluntarily turned himself in to police on Thursday
night. No bail was posted after he was booked and he was released
into the custody of his parents overnight. He is expected to be
arraigned in Framingham Juvenile Court later today.
Hopkinton Police are actively investigating the incident. Chief
Bennett also wishes to thank the Middlesex District Attorney’s
Office for their support throughout the investigation. No further
information is available at this time.
~ from Hopkinton PD News
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Development Under Agreement with Toll
Brothers
July 2, 2021 - Originally planned for over
30 homes, the development being constructed between Chamberlain
Street and Whalen Road has been reduced to 29, and is now under
agreement, according to developer Paul Mastroianni, with Toll
Brothers, a Fortune 500 company that claims to be the 5th
largest homebuilder in the United States. Their website lists
Whalen Road as the site of their future sales office, and the
photo below as an example of their luxury kitchens.
The plan above shows two cul-de-sacs, each ending at an access
intended to be for emergency use only. The new neighborhood will
be accessible by driving through two existing neighborhoods that
the residents did not want to be cut-throughs to avoid Downtown.
On their website, Toll Brothers is calling the new development
Edgewood at Hopkinton, and listed starting prices at
$1.5 million.
Which is it?
July 2, 2021 - Are they free, or are they $3? On Pond Street.
George Behrend Jongeling, 78
George
Behrend Jongeling, 78, of Milford, Massachusetts
passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. George was a generous, wise
and kind man whose life was truly a blessing to his loving family
and his many friends.
Born in 1943 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, George was the eldest
child of George and Evelyn Jongeling. His childhood was spent on his
family’s dairy farm in Chancellor, where he had many adventures and
helped his parents with every aspect of the farm’s operation. After
attending a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade, George
graduated from Chancellor High School in South Dakota in 1961.
George went on to graduate from the South Dakota School of Mines and
Technology in 1966 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
George started his engineering career in the field of power
generation with the General Electric Company. Business travel for
his various management positions took him all over the United
States, Europe, and Africa during his 25 years with G.E. In 1989,
George joined the Swiss Company ABB as Vice President of Turbine
Power Generation. He completed his professional career as Vice
President of Gas Operations for Keyspan Energy of New England,
retiring in 2005.
During their 28 year marriage, George and his wife Judy traveled the
world, both on business and during their retirement. They enjoyed
many winters in Naples, Florida, always welcoming their family
members to join them. George was an outdoors enthusiast, and enjoyed
annual fishing and hunting trips with his best friends in Alaska,
Colorado, Missouri, and South Dakota. George treasured the special
trips he made with his children to Egypt, Spain and Greece.
George is survived by his wife Judy; his daughter Kristi (Worcester,
MA); his son Steven and partner Rita (Clifton Park, NY); his
grandson Alex and his wife Sarah (Latham NY); his former wife Vera
(Sioux Falls); his brother Charles and his wife Barbara (Sioux
Falls, SD); his sister Darline (Charlotte, NC); his step-daughter
Lisa Vega and her husband Joseph (Napa, CA), and their two children,
Roger and Jolie; his step-daughter Lana McAuliffe and her
husband John (Hopkinton, MA) and their children, Tommy,
Sam, Jack, Zachary & Lisa; and many beloved nieces, nephews and
cherished friends.
George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle
and friend. Always there for everyone, with an easy smile and a
helping hand. His was a life well-lived.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chancellor, South
Dakota.
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Hopkinton Bows to St. Mary's, 5-2, in 2021 MIAA Baseball Eastern MA
Div. 2 Championship
PJB Tournament
July 1, 2021 - The Mastroianni family, parents Noreen and Paul in
front and two of the three triplets, Christopher and Ryan behind,
pause for a photo during the golf tournament for Project Just
Because on Monday. Below, from left: Spencer Dryden of Scott's
Landscaping, Select Board member Brendan Tedstone, John Palmer of
McIntyre Trucking, Scott Dryden of Scott's Landscaping at Hopkinton
Country Club for the PJB tournament. Contributed photos.
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"Let Your Journey Start Here"
Pease enjoy an excellent video about Hopkinton put together by the
Hopkinton
Chamber of Commerce.
Expansion
June 30, 2021 - Chris Siarkos cuts the
ribbon at his family's latest restaurant venture, this time in
Framingham at the location of the former 400 Club, now The
Buckley Kitchen and Bar. Mr. Siarkos, his son, Zach (far right)
and son in-law, George, on left, are known in Hopkinton for
rebuilding Bill's Pizzeria building, upgrading its menu, and
adding entertainment. More recently, they opened MAZI in
Ashland, also offering entertainment, as well as a very modern
menu. They were not committal when asked about entertainment in
the new venue.
Below, George Vasilakeris, Roy MacDowell,
Zack Siarkos and Mayor of the City of Framingham, Yvonne Spicer
greet one another prior to the ribbon cutting, Ms. Spicer was
clear that today is her birthday. Mr. MacDowell is well known in
Hopkinton for developing Legacy Farms. He also recently
developed The Buckley in Framingham, hundreds of luxury
apartments for which the new eatery is named.
Donald Quentin Sears, 95
Donald
Quentin Sears, 95, of Hopkinton, passed away at his
home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Newton, he was the son of
the late Edith (Hubbard) and Chester Hunt Sears. He was the beloved
husband of 68 years to Margaret “Peg”(Schermerhorn) Sears of
Hopkinton.
Don and Peg raised their family in Wellesley, then resided in
Holliston for 9 years before retiring in Yarmouthport on Cape Cod
for 23 years. Donald was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and
Harvard University.
He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Don
and Peg loved to travel in the U.S. and Canada visiting National
Parks in their motor home. Don loved family visits, enjoyed
woodworking, photography and was an avid golfer, whose favorite golf
courses were the Nehoiden and the Kings Way Golf Courses.
Besides
his wife, Donald is survived by his children, Jane Sears Pierce and
her partner Daniel Goodwin of Holliston, Laura Sears Brady and her
husband, Paul Francis Brady Jr. of Eastham, Margaret Lynne “Mardy”
Sears and her husband Venkatesh Gopal of Evanston, IL. He also
leaves behind his sister, Carol Veum and her husband, James of
Franklin; grandchildren, Christopher Donald Pierce and his wife,
Amanda Elizabeth of Blackstone, Sarah Jane Pierce of Wrentham,
Ashwin Sears Gopal of Evanston, IL, and great granddaughter Penelope
Elizabeth Pierce of Blackstone; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his siblings, Richard, Douglas and Bruce Sears.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m.
at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com Interment will take place on
the same day at 2:30 p.m. at Massachusetts National Cemetery in
Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s name to
The American Heart Association at www.heart.org
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Roadwork
Notice
Crack Sealing work is scheduled to begin
on Thursday July 1 on the following streets. One lane of traffic
will be open at all times. Work is expected to take approximately
two weeks. Work hours will be 9am-3pm except for Frankland Rd which
will be 7am-3pm. All work is subject to change due to any potential
bad weather.
Please do not park any vehicles in the street as it will prevent the
contractor from completing the work.
East Main St (Full length),
Elm St (Wood St to Lumber St Ext),
Frankland Rd (Legacy Farms Rd North to Cross
St),
Grove St (Full length),
Hayden Rowe St (Grove St to Teresa Rd),
West Main St (Main St to Lumber St and School St
to the Upton town line),
Wood St (Whisper Way to Exchange St).
Thank you, Mike Mansir Highway Manager.
Muhammad Ali from around 1970 pointing out
what some today might call systemic racism,
with light humor.
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Rosemarie Phipps, 82
Rosemarie
Phipps, 82, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, June
28, 2021 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton, surrounded by
family. Born September 22, 1938 in Natick, MA, she was a longtime
resident of Framingham and Hopkinton.
Rosemarie worked hard her whole life at many jobs, retiring from
Keefe Technical school so she could spend more time with family and
friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and
friend. Not a day went by that she did not speak to one or many of
her loved ones. She loved to travel with her family, especially to
see Nubble Light, listen to and sing music, as she did in the St
Tarcisius choir, and be with her family and friends on holidays. In
her spare time she enjoyed cross-stitching, ceramics and reading and
attended every Boston Marathon from her front yard in Hopkinton for
over 20 years. Her ever-spoken mantra “make the memories” defined
her life.
She is survived by her 3 loving children: Deborah Pennie and her
husband, Robert of Millville, Michael Phipps and his fiancée, Debbie
Brodeur of Mendon, Matthew Phipps and his wife, Heather of Lowell.
She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Shannon Pennie, Brian Pennie,
Derek Pennie, Samuel Phipps and Dominic Phipps, her sister Lorraine,
life-long friend Mary Greenwood and Rosemarie’s long-time partner,
Calvin Greenwood.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1st from 4-7 p.m. at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Friday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s church in
Holliston. Burial will be held at St Tarcisius Cemetery in
Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemarie’s name may be
made to Brookhaven Hospice, 114 Turnpike Rd, Suite 206, Westborough
Ma, 01581
Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from June 19, 2021 to June 25,
2021
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Parade Around Track at David M Hughes Stadium June 28, 2021 - HCA Director Kelly Grill,
students, and volunteers at this past Saturday's first LGBTQUIA
Pride Parade in Hopkinton. The parade was organized by the Hopkinton
Freedom Team, with help from the Hopkinton Youth Commission.
For more information: https://www.hopkintonfreedomteam.org
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstracts Noise complaint, absent resident hears of
truck damage
to stone wall from neighbor, custody questions, vehicle's
front wheel fell off on Wood Street, dog barking for 45 minutes,
Community Policing at Pride Parade at David M Hughes Stadium,
small dog running in road - reunited, fraud [x2], traffic backed up
from State Park, forged prescription, weaving operator
arrested for OUI, lost wallet, found wallet, sparks from wire
behind residence, odor from gas fireplace - shut off unit,
June 25, 26, 27, 2021 New Arrest
Fire Logs
Congratulations!
Canty's Underdog Scholarship continues to
give ten $1000 scholarships each year. This would not be possible
without the support of our community. The class of 2021 recipients
of the scholarship in Memory of Brad Canty are: Holly Burns, Haley
DeLuca, Katelyn Diune, Katherine Graham, Nicholas Igartua, Katherine
Morse, Megan Murchie, Charlie Nealon, Catherine Szczepankiewicz, and
Nia Alvarado-Rodriquez.
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Whodunnit? June 28, 2021 - Beautiful flowers in
modernistic planters at the Hoyt statute. According to Mary-Anne
Guild, Hopkinton Garden Club member, the club was responsible for
these and the others like them around the Downtown.
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Farmer's Market
June 27, 2021 — Soft music, light breeze,
fragrant food, sparkling jewelry and alpaca "wool" to satisfy all of
the senses at the Hopkinton Farmer's Market today. The market will
take July 4 off.
Sharon E. Schiloski, 73
(New funeral service location)*
Sharon
E. Schiloski, 73, of Hopkinton, passed away suddenly
on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Mass General Hospital in Boston,
surrounded by her 5 boys. Born March 26, 1948 in Framingham, she was
the loving daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Bernard) Deiana.
She was the wife of the late Robert Schiloski.
Sharon worked at both Clearpoint and Carbones in Hopkinton for many
years, before retiring to take care of her most prized possessions
in life, her grandchildren. Sharon was the most devoted Mother,
Nana, Sister, and Aunt. She was loved by so many and had a way of
making an entire room laugh. Not a day went by that she didn’t speak
to her loved ones.
She is survived by her 5
beautiful sons: Robert Schiloski and his wife, Jill of Franklin,
Peter Schiloski of Mendon, Philip Schiloski and his wife, Jody of
Hopedale, Richard Schiloski and his wife, Sandy of Upton, and David
Schiloski of Hopkinton.
She also leaves behind 14
grandchildren, soon to be 10 great-grandchildren, 6 siblings: Helen
Ware, Sheila Matejko and her husband, Mike, Richard Deiana, William
Deiana and his fiancée, Kathleen, Terri Kenney and her husband,
Jack, David Deiana and his wife, Stella, Peter Deiana and his wife,
Mary, her sister in law, Lola Dzerkacz and her husband, Frank, and
brother-in-law, Kenneth Schiloski; as well as many nieces and
nephews who she loved like her own. She was predeceased by her
brothers, Francis and Bruce Deiana; her sister, Cindy Deiana, and
her brothers-in-law, Philip and Paul Schiloski.
Visitation will be held
on Tuesday, June 29th from 5-8 pm at the
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. *A
funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 30th at 10:00
a.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home. Burial will be held privately at a
later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sharon’s name may be
made to BayPath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Rd. W,
Marlborough, MA. 01752.
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They're Back! June 27, 2021 - Live performing musicians are
back, and so are their fans. Above, Back Pages, Doug Betschart and
Inky Fair rocked the house at Bill's Pizzeria last night as part of
the band's monthly Saturday rotation. Mazi, Bill's other place in
Ashland, will present them this coming Thursday. Mazi has live
entertainment both Thursdays and Saturdays.
Their July schedule is here. And on Wednesday,
The Buckley Kitchen and Bar in Framingham, part of the growing
Siarkos family of restaurants, will open to the public.
Cricket Pays June 26, 2021 - Members of Hopkinton's large
South Asian community formed a cricket league that held a tournament
today and donated part of the proceeds to the Hopkinton Police.
Above, Chief Joseph E Bennett accepts the check from Ravi Dasari,
Hopkinton Cricket Club. Photo by David M Hughes.
A Day in the Life
Julie Ford doesn't seem to want to travel
far from her Hopkinton home until "Baby," her adopted crow, is fully
healed and ready to fly with the best of them. Above is a
short video of Baby and some other feathered friends that have
her on their foraging route.
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Morgan's is also open Sundays for fresh fish, take and bake and
lobsters.
Hopkinton 7, North Attleboro 2 June 25, 2021 - Cam Jarrett, Senior Captain, beats the throw to
first in this photo-finish, driving a runner home at the same time. Conor Kelley pitched the entire game.
Hopkinton Center for the Arts June 25, 2021 - Willie J Laws brought them in
and cranked them up on the lawn at Hopkinton Center for the Arts
tonight.
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Balance Rock June 24, 2021 - A View of Balance Rock in
Arches National Park at 1 AM yesterday morning as Jupiter rises on
the left, while the Full Moon out of Frame on the right illuminates
the Landscape! ~John Collins
Where's the Road Kill? June 24, 2021 — Dave got a shot of a perfect
turkey vulture specimen today, but the road kill that was nearby was
removed digitally.
1. Vulture attempts to board an airplane with a dead squirrel under
its wing.
2. "You can't bring that on the airplane," barks the attendant.
3. "Why not?" asks the vulture. "It's carrion."
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Just the Facts, Please June 24, 2021 - Teresa Boyce left her post at
the grill in a rush to take more orders from people in line at
Snappy Dogs on Grove Street this afternoon, as Lisa Volpe Hachey
prepared the condiments for ongoing orders, and the line thinned
out. Teresa is just concerned with what is going on the grill, and
Lisa with the toppings.
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Patience Rewards June 24, 2021 — The photographer saw the eyes
in the great blue heron bulging, followed by coinciding body
language, and was inspired by its patience, which rewarded the bird
with a nice fish, and the photographer with a nice photo. A close
look reveals that the bird's open beak has pierced the fish, perhaps
a 'pout, in two places; today in Little Pond at the end of
Lake Whitehall.
Nothing But Pressure Here
June 24, 2021 - Hopkinton resident Mark
Mercer of Under Pressure* cuts the ribbon for his new Hopkinton
location at 88A Elm Street this morning surrounded by family,
staff and Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce executives.
Mr. Mercer, although a Hopkinton resident,
began his thriving business in Framingham, but saw this
opportunity to be adjacent to Route 495 — also near his
Hopkinton clients and family — and moved quickly to lease the
space. Under Pressure has an
informative website and can be reached easily on
facebook.
Mr. Mercer is a graduate of the New England School of
Photography, and also attended Boston University Center for
Digital Imaging Arts, but was instead drawn to continue to grow
his successful business. Visitors to his office at 88A Elm
Street will be missing out if they do not ask to see his camera
collection.
* Yes, "Under Pressure" is also the name
of a song by Queen, but song titles themselves are not protected
by copyright.
Feeding Time
June 23, 2021 - Barn swallow chicks giving
their parents no option!
June 23, 2021 - We recently broke ground on
the new Center for Creativity and Design! We're eager to share
updates as the construction progresses. ~ Fay School
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Tribute to K-9 Kitt June 23, 2021 - Yesterday, numerous members
of the Massachusetts State Police, including members of our K-9
Unit, joined at Gillette Stadium to pay respect and bid farewell to
Braintree Police K-9 Kitt, killed in the line of duty earlier this
month. K-9 Kitt was a member of the Braintree Police Department for
12 years and was partnered with Officer William Cushing Jr. for 11
of those years. Rest in peace K-9 Kitt.State Police Superintendent
Colonel Christopher Mason and Deputy Superintendent Lieutenant
Colonel Scott Warmington were also in attendance at today's
services. ~From MSP.
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Two FREE HCA Concerts This Weekend This weekend the HCA has two FREE outdoor
concerts lined-up! Willie J Laws on Friday, June 25 and the Nate
Aronow Nextet on Saturday, June 26. Both concerts are from 6:30 to
8:00. Get your free tickets for these and more events at www.hopartscenter.org/events-calendarHopNews file photo.
HCA Dance Program Expands
Lease is signed and we are excited to
announce the HCA dance program, which has grown tremendously this
past year, is temporarily moving to 22 South Street in Hopkinton (in
the Price Chopper Plaza).
Come check out the new space at our Open House on July 15 |
3:30 to 6:00pm
Hopkinton
Police Log Abstracts Delivery truck strikes underground garage
(South St.),
2 dogs running loose down Hill St., trailer in
swamp on Cedar St., BOLO from Ashland for
Dodge Charger or Challenger with female yelling for help,
report of stolen vehicle, backing up MSP, minor accident
on West Main, spent fireworks in Sandy Beach lot,
caller believes BB hit window, tree down across
Clinton St., caller reports driver failed to yield to
him in crosswalk, caller reports motor vehicle
not returned, more...
June 21, 2021
June 22, 2021
After
a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hopkinton
PolyArts is pleased to be returning to the Hopkinton Common on
Saturday, September 18th to host the 46th annual event. Hopkinton
PolyArts was established in 1974 as a festival that featured
regional artisans, crafters and local nonprofits managed by a small
committee of volunteers. This has become a cherished all day town
event and highlights talents of local artists, often it is said that
it is attendee’s favorite day each year in Hopkinton per Pam
Litchfield who has help orchestrate the event for many years.
The revenue from the Hopkinton PolyArts vendor fees has always been
reinvested into aspiring artists from Hopkinton, in the form of
annual scholarships to high school seniors. Even without hosting the
2020 Hopkinton Polyarts festival a commitment was made by the
committee and an anonymous supporter to still host a scholarship to
a 2021 applicant.
The 2021 Hopkinton PolyArts Scholarship was awarded to Antonio
“Tony” Weissinger. Tony is an Eagle Scout, a member of National
Honor Society, along with being very involved in local and regional
theater and musical productions. Tony graduated from from HHS and is
heading to Northeastern; his long-term goal is to someday operate
his own nonprofit theater bridging generations together.
See
PolyArts on facebook, and read full press release.
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June 21, 2021 - Looks like the senior tennis
players are posing for their best "Trading Card" shot tonight before
squaring off against Plymouth, which they won 5-0.
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Hiller Baseball
Hopkinton 3, North Quincy 0 June 21, 2021 - Throw from short to first for
the out!
Red Squirrel Visiting on Porch June 21, 2021 - Dave isn't going to let a
beauty like this get away without a photo.
Beth Lavoie, 70
Beth
Lavoie, 70, passed away
peacefully on June 19, 2021, lovingly surrounded by her family at
her home of 41 years in Hopkinton, MA. Born on March 2, 1951 in
Syracuse, New York, Beth was the first of five children of the late
Dolores (Reynolds) and Edward Burke. She and her late husband, Leo
Lavoie, were married for 36 years.
Beth treasured spending time in Chatham, MA, where she created a
second home filled with wonderful memories. Amazingly kind and
empathetic, Beth naturally put people at ease and had a way of
making them feel cared for and heard. Her unforgettable, merry laugh
will be missed dearly. Beth loved The Sound of Music and would often
sing the songs to her children and grandchildren. A few of Beth’s
“Favorite Things” included great conversations with interesting
people, knowing her children were safe and happy, her first sip of
coffee, days at the beach, going out to dinner (especially for a
delicious prime rib!), a meaningful quote, a customized playlist, a
good book and hosting family holidays.
Beth is survived by her children, Matthew Patrick Lavoie of
Arlington, VA, Pattie Colleen Reid and her husband, Jesse of Stow,
and step-daughter, Linda Lavoie and her wife, Mary Ann Germain of
Worcester. She also leaves behind her siblings, Patty Gibson and her
husband, Denny of Westport, CT, Michael Burke of Dallas, PA, and
Chris Burke of NYC, along with her nephews, Jack, Max and Bo Gibson.
She is predeceased by her brother, Steve Burke. She cherished being
“Nana Beth” to her beloved grandchildren Emmett Leo and Felicity
Shea Reid.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . A funeral mass will be celebrated
on Friday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist
Church in Hopkinton. Interment will be held at a later date. Beth’s
family is forever grateful to the doctors and nurses that cared for
Beth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Beth
Lavoie to support the Mass General Cancer Center under the direction
of Dr. David Miller and his work. Gifts can be made in Beth’s name
at
www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate . Checks
made payable to Massachusetts General Hospital can be mailed to: MGH
Development Office C/o Tara Henry 125 Nashua St, Suite 540 Boston,
MA 02114.
Hopkinton
Police Incident Log Abstract Mailbox hit and run, [2] deer struck- one
fled - other deceased,
32 year-old Franklin man making suicidal statements via text,
Wellesley PD request touch base with resident re: hit and run,
Maple Ave resident reports cameras outside he entrance,
red mini-van taping dirt bike doing a wheelie, reckless
driver got out of car and threatened caller, Kruger Road
caller reports banner torn off of property, suspect in Wellesley
hit and run not in driveway, boys jumping fence and then
jumping into pool, Census Bureau harassing resident,
large snake stuck in net, daughter drove into chain
and left the scene of the damage, loud kids o Lumber Street,
checking individual behind Center School on foot at 12:45 am, White Ford F-150 pickup hit and run - f/e
damage, State Park traffic
backed up for 2 miles on Cedar Street, parking citations issued
on Cedar Street, Citations issued - illegally parked trailers and
aggressive jet ski operators... more.
June 18, 2021 - June 20, 2021
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Real Estate Transactions for Hopkinton
New Transactions from June 11, 2021 to June 18,
2021
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The Knack June 6, 2021 - Nicole Fornal shares this
photo of a railroad bridge over the Blackstone River taken,
ironically, from another former railroad bridge that is now
a walking path. Nicole has a knack for seeing the natural and the
manufactured combine in brilliant photographs taken with her phone
camera and aided by the
HDR photographic method.
No need to Leave Home June 20, 2021 - Thanks again to Julie Ford
for sharing her incredible eye for animals and other creatures, and
without needing to leave her Hopkinton home much at all lately.
Today's close up is of a garter snake helping her "with pest
control."
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In Training June 20, 2021 — The American bald eagle that
Dave Hughes has been photographing had a young one that could barely
see over the edge of the nest when we last saw it. Now, it appears
the little one has grown enough to begin learning how to move on
tree limbs, below. Next, we might see how-to-flap-wings lessons.
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Mini-show June 20, 2021 - The Red Devil Car Club
brought a handful of their unique vehicles to Fairview Estates on
East Main Street for a Father's Day viewing this morning.
Did Dad say something about a typical New England clambake with
steamers and lobster?
Having guests over to celebrate Fathers Day, but don't feel like
cooking?
There is a solution to both:
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Ricardo at MAZI, early.
Then, Greek Night 10 pm - 1:00 am
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Alpacas June 19, 2021 - Charlton Street in Oxford today.
Shapes of Things June 19, 2021 - Despite all of the
surrounding visual distractions, we can tell easily where the birds
are, even from 100 feet away.
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Jerry Reaches Out
Editor:
As I have
thought about the events of the last few days, I mentioned a lot
of people who have helped me and my business along, while I was
busy moving out of the space that the people of Hopkinton have
graciously supported with their gasoline purchases, and the
trust they have put in me for repairing their vehicles.
Sometimes when you're busy like the last few days, it takes a
while to settle down and put it all in perspective. There is one
person I forgot to mention.
I want to be sure people know how
thankful I am to Scott Dryden for his work putting on that party
for me at Cornell's the other day. He did a great job. It was
quite a sendoff.
Thank you, Scott,
Jerry Lazzaro
1292 Washington Street
Holliston, MA
Hopkinton 18, Franklin 6
June 18, 2021 - Caroline DiSimone takes a
home run victory lap today. Below, Emily Jurasek slides safely into
third.
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Hopkinton 4, Silver Lake 1
June 18, 2021 - Photo #1: First singles
player, Maya Storm, hits a forehand during her 3 set match loss
to Silver Lake Regional High School.
Hopkinton won the overall match, 4-1, and moves on to the South
Division 1 quarterfinals against Bishop Feehan High School on
Monday in Hopkinton.
Two Serious Father's
Day Meals
BBQ basics from Arena's or cooked, hot, individual clambakes from
Morgan's
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Amazon truck blocking half of road,
traffic
complaints via email, back window of vehicle on
Wood Street shattered (BB Gun), male trying to break,
into vehicles, lost dog on Church Street reunited,
Fawn Ridge residents victim of Ding Dong Ditch...
James
Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86, of Humarock and formerly
of South Weymouth, MA, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary Kate (Sullivan) and
Patrick T. Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Ellen (Kilroy)
Fitzgerald.
Jim grew up in Dorchester, MA and was a 1955 graduate of Boston
College. A Lieutenant in the Navy, Jim served as a Navy Pilot where
he flew a P2V Neptune aircraft. He worked for many years as Vice
President in Hospital Administration at Brockton Hospital. He was a
lifetime member of the Marshfield Yacht Club and attended St. Anne’s
Parish in Marshfield. Jim was extremely proud of his Dorchester
roots and his Irish Heritage.
Jim is survived by nine children: James P. Fitzgerald Jr.
and his wife Denise of York, ME and Hopkinton, Kevin P.
Fitzgerald and his wife Suellen of Westborough, Patrick T.
Fitzgerald and his wife Maureen of Milton, Daniel J.
Fitzgerald of Hopkinton, Paul F. Fitzgerald and his wife
Michelle of Mendon, John T. Fitzgerald and his wife Sandy of
Mansfield, Kathleen M. (Fitzgerald) Herlihy of Hopkinton,
David A. Fitzgerald of Hopkinton, and Mark J.
Fitzgerald and his wife Robin of Scituate. He also leaves behind
siblings, Josephine Noble of Weymouth, Thomas Fitzgerald of Boston,
Maureen Egan of Boca Raton, FL, W. Paul Fitzgerald and his wife
Joyce of Naples, FL, and sister-in-law Mary Fitzgerald of Walpole.
He is predeceased by his siblings John “Jack” Fitzgerald and
Catherine “Sissy” Gillis.
Jim will be fondly remembered as Grandpa by his 21 grandchildren;
James (“Jimmy”) Patrick III, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Gillian, Liam, Meghan,
Shannon, Joseph, Aidan, Brendan, Maryellen, Andrew, Owen, Ciara,
Colin, Quinn, Elizabeth, Patrick, Ryan, Catherine and Mary. He was
also “Uncle Jim”, “Big Jim” or “Mr. Fitz” to dozens of nieces,
nephews, extended family and friends.
During his long work tenure, Jim was dedicated to supporting the
nursing staff at Brockton Hospital, whom he held in highest regard.
Throughout his years, he enjoyed fishing and lobstering off the
coast of Scituate, swapping stories with friends at the Marshfield
Yacht Club, and taking generations of family water skiing on
Monponsett Pond in Halifax, MA. To all who knew him, no visit with
Jim was ever complete without some quick-witted one-line humor, a
glass (or two) of cold beer, and the backdrop of Irish music
crackling on a portable radio.
Funeral mass announced: Friday, June 25th 10:00 a.m. Saint Ann by
the Sea, 591 Ocean St. Marshfield, MA.* Arrangements under care of
Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton,
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com . In lieu of flowers, please
consider a donation to your local food pantry. *Revised date.
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Knock, Knock
(A Dad Joke)
A. Knock Knock
B. Who's there?
A. Moo.
B. Moo Who?
A. Aw, don't cry!
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It's a Wonderful World
June 17, 2021 - "Our first visit this morning from Mom and her 8
poults! The sun wasn't even all the way up yet, this was very
early-around 6 am. Such a treat to see in the yard! They foraged
around the grass and even came up and grazed under our bird
feeders. Our next generation! Love this time of year, babies
everywhere! But the poults are my favorite, so adorable AND they
make the cutest little peeping sounds! Fingers crossed we get to
watch all 8 grow over the summer!" ~ Julie Ford
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In case you missed yesterday's news:
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Several calls on dead dog on East Main
Street,
detective receives tips, traffic speeding on School Street,
stolen ipad, water leak on front lawn, 2 car MVA - no PI,
individual ingests pills, arrest on a warrant,
female harassed by a male,
bunnies chased by a cat, hydrant on the ground,
June 16, 2021
Arrest Log
Sandra Lea Dow, 76
HOPKINTON
- Sandra Lea Dow, 76,
passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical
Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of
Charles Dow, to whom she was married for 52 years. Born in
Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Wojnar)
Guzielek.
Sandra attended Syracuse University and received her Master’s Degree
in Fine Arts Education from Assumption College . She met her husband
in Boston, then settled down in Hopkinton where they raised two
children.
She worked as an elementary art teacher in the Sudbury school system
and at the Edgebrook School in Framingham. She also worked as a
coordinator/ducent at Danforth Museum. She was actively involved in
the YMCA after school arts education program and the Champions after
school program. Out of her home in Hopkinton, she ran the Country
Day School, where she taught art to children.
She was insanely funny, incredibly loving and smart as a whip. She
adored animals and loved to create, draw, sketch, paint and sculpt.
She was multi-talented and extremely gifted.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children
Christopher J. Dow and his wife Rebecca Lane of Whitinsville and
Alexandra K. Dow and her boyfriend David Clemmons of Boca Raton, FL,
a granddaughter, Bella Lane of Beverly, and her dog Holly Golightly.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00
p.m. at the
Callanan
Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton. A funeral
service will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s memory can be made to
Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748.
Breakfast June 17, 2021 - Julie says a Downy woodpecker
is
feeding her fledgling.
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2021 Lake Maspenock Safe Boating Day and Vessel Safety Check
WHEN:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Dock at 30 Lakeshore Drive (Drew Logan's house on the
lake)
Have your outboard, inboard, personal
water craft, pontoon boat, kayak or canoe inspected for
mandatory state and federal safety equipment by a certified U.S
Coast Guard Auxiliary member. There is no charge for this
service and no penalty for not having the required equipment, we
simply explain what is needed and that’s it.
A 2021 Vessel Safety Check decal will be issued upon completion
which is recognized by local and state environmental police.
Inspections take no more than 10 minutes of your time, hope to
see you there!
Thanks,
LMPA Executive Board
Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Someone ripped down a Pride flag on Winter
Street,
toolbox left on side of road no longer there, TT Rollover
at Ramp 4 [Exit 21B WB] with injured occupant stuck - refused
further treatment, tree crew blocking road, large knife
found in garden beds, large turtle on property removed by Officer
Tyler W Brabham, more...
Until We Meet Again June 16, 2021 - Above, Longtime Hopkinton
service center operator [currently Shell] of nearly 40 years, Jerry
Lazzaro and wife Jane at Cornell's Irish Pub yesterday as friends
and customers offered their best wishes and partook of a buffet
arranged by friends. Mr. Lazzaro expects to bring himself and his
repair crew to brother Neil's Village Service Center on Route 16 in
Holliston, while he continues to plan for a garage in Hopkinton.
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Up Close June 15, 2021 - Thank you to Mr. Coutinho for
sharing this up close and personal of Tuesday's rollover.
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Firefighters Memorial Sunday June 15, 2021 - Hopkinton firefighters took
part in Memorial Sunday on June 13, 2021, posing in front of the
station, above, beside the new Ladder 1, and at the Firefighters
Memorial on Mayhew Street.
TT Rollover on West Main Street! June 15, 2021 - Thanks to loyal HopNews reader
Olivia Enegess for sharing this video she took while passing the
scene of a tractor-trailer rollover this afternoon; it appears while
exiting Ramp 4 (21B) onto West Main Street westbound.
Looks like tanker lost some fuel.
Karen
L. Sherman, 53
Karen L.
Sherman, 53 of Goochland, Virginia and formerly of
Hopkinton, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in
Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Swain) and
Bruce Creswell Sr. She was the former wife of Ralph Sherman Jr. of
Rhode Island.
Karen was a member of the class of 1986 at Keefe Tech in Framingham.
She enjoyed horseback riding, going to Provincetown, and baking
cakes for her children’s birthdays and other special occasions.
She is survived by three sons, James Sherman and his wife, Trinity
of Goochland, Virginia, Jeffrey Sherman and his wife, Alyssa of
Waltham, and Joshua Sherman of Rochester, New Hampshire. She also
leaves behind her brother, Bruce “Chip” Creswell Jr. and his
wife, Kerry of Hopkinton; her grandchildren, Avery, Kandice,
Jace, Dean, Bruce, Lily and Andrew; her nieces, Kate Lee- Reyes and
Brenna Creswell and great-niece, Harper Reyes.
Due to distance and covid, public services will take place at a
later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral
Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
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DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? If so, if you are a friend, a customer, or a
patron of the Friday Night get-togethers, stop by Cornell's Irish
Pub this afternoon for a friendly, private send-off for Jerry
Lazzaro, who will be vacating 60 Main Street on June 18th. His
friends have organized a party in his honor on this day, and you are
invited. Party begins at 3:15. Jerry gets there at 4:00 pm. Let's
fill the room and greet him!
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Heavey, Marilyn M. “Mandy”
(Moore)
Heavey,
Marilyn M. “Mandy” (Moore) – Of Danvers, formerly of
Natick, passed away on Thursday, June 10th after a long
battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in San Diego on June 11, 1938,
Mandy lived in many places as her family moved with her Navy father
from base to base, including Japan, Alaska, Texas, California and
Florida. Mandy lived many years in Natick where she was an active
member of the community including as a CCD teacher for multiple
years.
Mandy received a BS degree with a major in
Mathematics and a minor in Microbiology from Texas Tech and was
involved in technology at a very early time. She was thought of as
a pioneer in women breaking technology companies' glass ceiling as
she gained more and more responsibility. She
started out as a software programmer for the Navy Tactical Data
Systems.
Over the years she held positions from
individual contributor to senior management in software development,
engineering, software applications, operations, IT, Mergers
and Acquisitions and Program Management
for many types of products/services companies
including Beckton-Dickinson, Prime
Computer, Apollo Computer, BeFree and HP.
In addition to her career accomplishments Mandy was known to many
for her kind and caring personality and love of practical jokes. She
was always asking “how could she help”, “what did people need” and
was involved in the community to support local causes. Also, there
was never an April Fool’s Day that passed by that she didn’t “fool”
someone with a practical joke that would have her laughing for
hours.
Mandy is survived by
her three children and their spouses – her sons, Blair Heavey and
his wife Nicolette from Ipswich, Dennis Heavey and his wife
Andrea from Hopkinton, and her daughter Le Chaney and her
husband Keith from North Andover. She was also beloved and known as
“Grandy” to her grandchildren Ryan, Kelsey, Devon, Brent, Kyle,
Anna, Carter and Nina who she glowingly talked about. She also is
survived by her brother Ben Moore III (“Mike”) and his wife Cynthia
of Manlius, NY, and her
cousin Helen Deane Bennett of Winston-Salem, NC.
Relatives and friends
are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at
10:30 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church St.,
Hopkinton, MA, followed by a reception and celebration of Mandy’s
life. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in
Mandy’s name to the local Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Rd.,
Waltham, MA 02452,
act.alz.org/donate. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Somerville.
For more information, please visit
www.dohertyfuneralservice.com
Hopkinton Troup 1 Court of Honor June 15, 2021 - Hopkinton Boy Scout Troop 1
held a Court of Honor last night on the Veterans Memorial Gazebo,
awarding advancement in rank as well as achievements in merit, all
done during the pandemic. Contributed photo.
UNIBANK WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS
UniBank 2021 Interns.jpg Photo Caption: UniBank’s 2021 Summer
College Interns include: (L-R) Kate Labrie, Sophie Plouffe, Ben
Potter, Mike Wickstrom, Jack Tessier, James Cannon, Trevor Ham,
Derek Knobloch, Robbie Cannon. Contributed content.
WHITINSVILLE, MA – On
June 7th, UniBank welcomed nine local college students to take part
in the bank’s 2021 Summer College Internship program. The program,
coordinated by UniBank’s Training & Development Manager, Heather
Kicelemos, allows the interns to integrate knowledge and theory
learned in their college classrooms to contribute to bank projects.
The goal is for the interns to experience valuable applied
experiences and make connections in the fields they are considering
for their respective career paths.
Each intern has been paired with a mentor in their respective field
of interest which includes Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Retail
Administration, Credit, Sterling Associates, Commercial Lending,
Compliance, and Community Reinvestment. They will work closely with
their mentors on assignments and projects. While completing the
designated assignments, the interns will be included in department
and committee meetings and will be provided networking opportunities
with other departments throughout UniBank. They will also have
weekly interactions with the bank’s Senior Leadership Team.
UniBank’s 2021 Summer College Internship program interns include:
James Cannon (CRA) – Providence College, Management
Robbie Cannon (Marketing) – Providence College, Marketing and
Finance
Trevor Ham (Credit) – Clark University, 2021 Economics and
Management graduate/2022 MBA candidate
Derek Knobloch (Credit) – Bryant University, Finance and Applied
Analytics
Kate Labrie (Sterling Associates) – Bryant University, Human
Resources
Sophie Plouffe (Finance) – UMass Amherst, Economics and IT
Ben Potter (Compliance) – UMass Amherst, 2021 Finance graduate
Jack Tessier (Commercial Lending) – Holy Cross, Economics & History
Mike Wickstrom (Retail Administration) – Providence College,
Marketing & Sociology
“It is quite exciting to see these students embarking on their
summer internships with UniBank,” commented Michael Welch, UniBank
CEO. “The teams they join from across the bank share in my
excitement and are eager to work with these students. We are looking
forward to a productive summer providing enriching experiences for
our interns.”
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Hopkinton Police Incident Logs Dead Possum on roadside, individual on
Chestnut Street
being loud, did not receive online order, birdfeeder moved
[possibly by animal], locked in State Park, male walking behind
Hidden Brick homes vomiting, individuals outside a
vehicle on Cedar Street at 2am, individual complained
outdoor church services on East Main are too loud, TT
unit causing traffic backup, 3 parking violations on Cedar Street,
cars blocking drive, sister opened bank account in dead
father's name, neighbor shooting paint balls onto property - oops -
it was son, someone screaming profanity, more... HPD Photo: Officer Polselli with Special Olympics Athlete.
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Taylor O'Neil
Ball Drop fundraiser event. The “Drop” took place on June 26 on
field 10 along the Loop road behind Hopkinton High School. We
wish to extend special thanks to the Hopkinton Fire Department
staff who provided use of the new ladder truck which was used to
drop over 380 pre-paid golf balls onto the field below.
Congratulations to the two winners – cash prizes were awarded to
R
BOSTON
— July 29, 2021 - Attorney General Maura Healey today sued online
food delivery service platform Grubhub Holdings Inc. for allegedly
illegally charging fees to Massachusetts restaurants that exceeded
the statutory fee cap in place during the COVID-19 public health
emergency. The AG’s lawsuit demands refunds for restaurants that
were harmed by Grubhub’s alleged unlawful practices.
Hopkinton
Police Chief Joseph Bennett, Holliston Police Chief Matthew
Stone and Sherborn Police Interim Chief David Bento are pleased
to announce that their departments’ co-response Jail Diversion
Program has recently been restructured and will now offer
increased intervention services to its communities.
Save
the dates for the Upcoming School Committee Listening Series! 
Karen
L. Sherman, 53
by
Morgan Woodman
GROTON
– July 21, 2021 - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Groton
Chief of Police Michael Luth have confirmed an open investigation
into a drowning that occurred today at approximately 
Mary
Stone
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Fair (drums & vocals) and Doug Betschart (guitar, vocals & 
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Center for the Arts with the long-awaited renovations to the
historic Terry Farmhouse.
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George
Behrend Jongeling, 78
Donald
Quentin Sears, 95
Besides
his wife, Donald is survived by his children, Jane Sears Pierce and
her partner Daniel Goodwin of Holliston, Laura Sears Brady and her
husband, Paul Francis Brady Jr. of Eastham, Margaret Lynne “Mardy”
Sears and her husband Venkatesh Gopal of Evanston, IL. He also
leaves behind his sister, Carol Veum and her husband, James of
Franklin; grandchildren, Christopher Donald Pierce and his wife,
Amanda Elizabeth of Blackstone, Sarah Jane Pierce of Wrentham,
Ashwin Sears Gopal of Evanston, IL, and great granddaughter Penelope
Elizabeth Pierce of Blackstone; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his siblings, Richard, Douglas and Bruce Sears.
Rosemarie
Phipps, 82
Hopkinton
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Sharon
E. Schiloski, 73
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James
Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86
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WHEN:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Heavey,
Marilyn M. “Mandy” (Moore)
