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Hopkinton Independent
Volume 17 Number 11
June 2, 2016
“The Spoon” is back!
The first retail store at the new development of Lumber Street is the beloved former Golden Spoon restaurant. After a soft opening in
staff photos
the middle of last week, the Grand Opening was last Saturday and it was mobbed.
State of the Town:
The Way Forward
Legacy Farms next
phase moves forward
by Michelle Murdock
Taking place after Town Meeting
rather than before, the annual Chamber
of Commerce “State of the Town” event
focused this year on looking ahead. The
event was held in the HCAM-TV studio
on May 24 and featured presentations from
Selectman John Coutinho, Town Manager
Norman Khumalo, Superintendent Dr.
Cathy MacLeod and South Street property
owner Harold Nahigian.
Chamber president Scott Richardson
opened the discussion with a recap of the
Chamber’s involvement with the town and
its focus on economic development. In
September of 2011, the Chamber signed
a memorandum of understanding with
the town to focus on economic outreach
to existing buildings, develop marketing
initiatives to identify and attract new
businesses to Hopkinton and to assist
any businesses to succeed in Hopkinton.
Known as Hopkinton 20/20, Richardson
says the committee has recently been
refocused, but is continuing to work
towards its goal of a commercial tax base
of 20 percent.
“One thing we did,” said Richardson, “is
to update our monthly meetings to include
the Town Planner, the building inspectors
and the chairman of the Planning Board
by Jim Kleinkauf
A plan for 425 new homes in east
Hopkinton got a fresh start last week at
the first postelection meeting of the town
Planning Board.
With three new members on hand and two
regular ones absent, the Planning Board,
on Monday May 23, held public hearing
on Pulte Homes proposed “Northeast,
Northwest and North Club Villages” on
Legacy Farms land north of Rte. 135.
Recently released engineering studies
on the impact to the project of the liquefied
natural gas facility operated by Hopkinton
LNG Corp. on Wilson Street took a back
seat at the hearing pending more peer
review and possible future mitigation,
according to board chairman Ken
Weismantel. (See related story.)
Pulte Homes withdrew its earlier
application due to the Planning Board’s
recent change in membership. The new
board’s nine members are: John Ferrari,
Matthew Wade, Frank D’Urso, Fran
DeYoung, Brian Karp, Vincent Cerulle,
Cliff Kistner, David Paul and Weismantel.
Earlier last month, Kistner and Paul
secured seats on the board in uncontested
races. Former member Karp, who didn’t
seek reelection, and new member Cerulle
were appointed to oneyear terms in a joint
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Take a peek inside...
Trash talk...........................page 6
HEF grants.........................pages 7,8
Police beat...........................page 10
Senior snippets..................page 16
Community briefs..............page 18
Obituaries.................pages 20,21,23
Honors, grads.....................page 24
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Hopkinton Teachers Complete
Greek Studies Course with Study
Tour to Greece
by Jean Cann
During the school April vacation week, two Hopkinton Middle School teachers traveled
to Greece for a study tour funded by the 26.2 Foundation. Teacher librarian Diane Norby
and social studies teacher Mary Verra, through a 26.2 fellowship, have been taking a
graduate level course, The Examined
Life: Greek Studies in the Schools. The
study tour marked the culmination of
the course.
“I was given a fellowship by the
26.2 Foundation to attend this program,
for which I am extremely grateful and
honored to have been chosen,” said
Norby. “Tim Kilduff and Stephanie
Whelan of the 26.2 Foundation are
integral members of our school’s Desire
to Inspire team, of which I am a member.
One of our joint missions is to advance
Hopkinton’s marathon connection
Mary Vera and Diane Norby in the
with Marathon, Greece through our
Museum of the Marathon Run in
curriculum and various activities that
courtesy photo
Marathon,Greece
we sponsor.”
During the tour, the Hopkinton
teachers immersed themselves in all things Greek, from culture and history to food and
mythology. In one of the stunning settings they visited, they took part in a watercolor
lesson taught by author/artist Gareth Hinds, one of two authors who accompanied them
on the tour. Verra and Norby are planning lessons to relay their overall experience to
Hopkinton students.
“I am designing lessons that link Greek literature and mythology with sculpture
and vase paintings,” said Norby. “Mary Verra and I are jointly designing some really
innovative and collaborative lessons for our students. One project we are working on
Congratulations
to all 2016
Graduates!
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The Hopkinton Independent
FROM THE EDITORS
New Staff
June 2, 2016
“Your eduction is a dress rehearsal for a
life that is yours to lead.” Nora Ephron
We are excited to welcome Jim Kleinkauf to our editorial staff. Jim is a
long-time freelance journalist, former reporter, columnist and editor for
the Metrowest News for 13 years. He will have the task of keeping us all
informed on the planning and building issues going on in town. In the past
he has served as a panelist during the many debates the Independent has
sponsored, including a Congressional race. He is knowledgable and fair.
We are lucky to have him.
Vote Recount in Process for Board
of Health Position
by Michelle Murdock
With only a nine vote difference in the final tally of the votes for Board of Health
and a claim of “breach in chain of command,” Republican candidate Philip Cohen has
petitioned for a recount. According to Town Clerk Connor Degan, all of the required
signatures on the petition have been verified and the official recount will take place on
Friday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall.
Sparking the call for the recount is the small margin in favor of the winning candidate
in the election, Jennifer Flanagan, who won by nine votes. Also at stake is the fact that
absentee ballots for one precinct were not counted twice by two separate individuals as
required. The result is that all votes for the Board of Health position must be recounted
by hand.
“It’s a very deliberate process,” said Degan. “It’s streamlined to the best of its ability.”
Over 40 signatures were collected on the initial petition, meeting the requirement for
signatures of 10 registered voters per precinct.
During the recount which will be conducted live in a meeting open to the public, there
will be tables for each of the four precincts and ballots will be tallied 50 at a time and then
turned over to counters for each precinct. Each candidate can be present for the recount.
Results will be available the same day.
Darlene Hayes, chairman of Hopkinton’s Democratic Town Committee, said the
recount is all due process. With only nine votes separating the two candidates, if the
situation were reversed, they would also probably consider a recount.
“We’re fairly confident that Jennifer will stay in place,” said Hayes. “She’s extremely
excited and looking forward to getting engaged with the board, has been sworn in and
recently attended her first meeting. Flanagan will be at the recount on Friday, June 3 and
will have representation with her.”
Ken Weismantel, chairman of the Republican Town Committee said that it is possible
for the optical scanners to make errors. “It was a very close election, close enough to take
a hard look at it. A five vote difference - that’s all it takes.”
Degan says a final decision on the recount will be made by the Board of Registrars
which is a four-person board appointed by the Board of Selectmen in addition to the Town
Clerk. The board must be politically balanced and due to the unavailability of one of the
current Republican members, a temporary appointment will be required to balance the
board for the recount. Selectmen are scheduled to make the appointment at a Tuesday,
May 31 meeting of the board.
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C 2016
06/02
congratulations to the
HOPKINTON HS CLASS of 2016 “curtain up”!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Hopkinton,
I want to take a minute of your time to
thank you for supporting my candidacy and
run for Board of Selectmen. I particularly
wish to thank Kelly Karp, my campaign
manager, my treasurer Brad Fenn, and
all those who donated, hosted signs or
personally encouraged me. We ran a lean
campaign with about $600 in donations,
and broke even on expenses.
This was my first foray into politics,
and I was gratified that 755 people found
me worthy of the position, and voted
for me based on my character, previous
volunteer and paid positions in town, and
my statements in newspapers and debates.
I appreciate Hopkinton Independent,
HCAM, HopNews and eHop, all of
which keep our town well-informed.
Congratulations and best of luck to all
those who won the contested races.
I will continue as chairman of Youth
Commission, working towards a youth
center in town, perhaps at the Center School
gym, and family activities with Parks and
Rec, which will build community. I am
also now Hopkinton’s Unit Commissioner
for Scouts and will continue as merit badge
counselor and Eagle Advisor.
As a hard-working single mom, I am
grateful for all that Hopkinton has given to
me and my three children over the years,
as a safe, nurturing, beautiful place to raise
a family.
Thank you Hopkinton, with love and
sincere appreciation,
Margie Wiggin,
Candidate for Board of Selectmen
Cross St.
Thanks to Many
Contributors, Post
Prom was Smooth
Sailing
On Friday May 20th, Hopkinton’s juniors
and their guests enjoyed an action-packed
evening at the high school, which was
completely done over for the post prom
party’s surprise cruise theme. The event
continued a 22-year tradition of offering a
fun and safe environment after the special
occasion, and was open to all eleventh
graders including those not attending the
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June 2, 2016
Selectmen Reorganize,
Recognize and Confirm
by Michelle Murdock
Selectmen reorganized at their
May 17 meeting, electing Brian Herr
as chairman and John Coutinho as
vice chairman. Coutinho opened the
meeting by welcoming the newest
board members, Brendan Tedstone
and Claire Wright, before making
a motion to name Herr as the new
chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
Herr’s first action as chairman was to
entertain a motion to appoint Coutinho
as vice chairman. Both motions were
unanimously approved by the board.
Herr also congratulated Wright and
Tedstone and said, “We had a great
election cycle this year. We had four
candidates for the Board of Selectmen
for two open seats. I want to thank the
other candidates that ran. I thought
the campaigns were done extremely
well.” Herr also recognized Eric
Sonnett and Bruce Karlin for their
decades of service to the town saying
he hoped they stayed close, continued
to participate in the process and serve
the town in the years to come.
The board also recognized Denise
E. Hildreth, PhD, LICSW, Director
of Youth and Family Services for
her recent PhD accomplishment.
“Tonight we get to celebrate a great
accomplishment by one of our staff
members,” said Herr.
“It was a grind and really tough
to finish while raising a family and
working full-time,” said Hildreth who
thanked her family for standing by her.
Hildreth earned her PhD at Simmons
College in clinical social work and the
topic of her dissertation was homicide,
bereavement and employment which
involved interviewing family members
of homicide victims in Dorchester,
Mattapan and Roxbury, hearing their
stories and specifically looking at the
interaction between traumatic loss
and employment and how the need to
grieve affected individuals’ ability to
work.
“Congratulations Denise,”
said Wright, “and more than just
congratulations. I just want to express
my incredible admiration and respect
for what you’ve done. Just the sheer
amount of work and sacrifice that goes
into a PhD program is laudable in and
of itself, but then to hear the focus of
your study is really humbling.”
“I want to thank the Town Hall staff
for finding Denise,” said Coutinho
who credited Hildreth for taking the
position to another level. “Thank you
very much Dr. Denise.”
“I’ve known Denise our whole lives,”
said Brendan Tedstone. “We grew up
together. Her putting in eight ½ years
to reach this goal is not a shock to me.
I know that your dad would have put
a boot in your pants if you didn’t do
it and your husband the same thing, so
I’m super excited to have you here.”
Hildreth is a Hopkinton High School
graduate. She also holds a Master
of Social Work from the Boston
University School of Social Work with
a concentration in clinical work with
individuals and families. She earned her
BASW as Anna Maria College in 1993
and is a Licensed Independent Clinical
Social Worker in Massachusetts.
In other business, the board confirmed
the appointment of Kevin Nathan as
an At-Large member of the Veterans
Celebration Committee for a three-year
term and signed a contract between the
Town and Fire Chief Stephen Slaman.
Town Manager Norman Khumalo
explained that a contract had already
been signed by outgoing Chairman
Ben Palleiko, but a vote by the board to
approve the contract was required.
“Congratulations Chief Slaman,” said
Herr. “You are now under contract.”
Letters (continued from page 2)
formal prom.
After arriving at the “Port of Hopkinton,” students were treated to a grand buffet
of foods, entertainment that included a hypnotist, inflatables, and games, and plenty of
lounge chairs on the “deck” for catching a nap.
This voyage was made possible with the help of generous parents, civic groups, and
businesses in the community. Junior class parents planned the event over the past five
months, contributed funds and food and other items, and solicited donations from local
organizations. They made decorations to festively transform the high school, and then
afterwards, returned the venue to its typical school-day look. Parents from the sophomore
class paid it forward by chaperoning for the evening. The administration and custodial
staff from the high school provided support before, during, and after the party.
The party couldn’t have cast off without donations from the Marathon Fund Committee,
Lion’s Club, Women’s Club, HPTA, and Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention. We are
lucky to have them in our town!
When you patronize these local businesses, be aware they graciously contributed
funds and goods: Roche Brothers, Yogurt Beach, Bertucci’s in Westboro, Wegman’s,
Hurricane Roofing & Construction, UniBank, Richmond Group, Able Limousine, Sentry
Mazda, Hopkinton Vision Center, Swoon, Bertucci’s in Holliston, McIntyre Loam,
Target, The Dentist at Hopkinton, Joyce Plumbing and Heating, Scott’s Landscaping,
The Learning Center, Phipps Insurance, Razor’s Edge Salon, Main St. Cleaners,
AAA Northeast, Golden Pond, Verizon Wireless Sunnyside Gardens, Hamilton Hair
Studio, Hopkinton Chiropractic Group, BJ’s, Quattro, Chipotle, Pan Thai, TJ’s Food,
La Cantina, Applebee’s, Hiller’s Pizza, Oliva’s Market, Yummy Mummy, Hopkinton
Sunoco, Cumberland Farms, Cheesecake Factory, Dunkin Donuts in Ashland, Westboro
Tennis and Swim Club, Water Fresh Farm, Weston Nurseries, Regal Cinemas, Hiller’s
Cleaners, Price Chopper, Dunkin Donuts in Hopkinton, Marathon Deli, Panera Bread, 99
Restaurant, Bill’s Pizza, Cornell’s, Le Bistro, and Dynasty.
We are grateful to all of them for making it memorable, as the students now look
toward greater journeys in their senior year and beyond.
The Post Prom Committee
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June 2, 2016
State of the Town (continued from front page)
so that we would be getting updates on
projects that are coming in front of them,
potential businesses that are looking
to locate here in town, and any other
developments that we might be able to
assist with.”
Recent projects the Chamber has been
involved with include zoning changes, the
Gateway Green project and completion
of a Business and Community Guide in
conjunction with Town Hall that will be
used to promote Hopkinton.
John Coutinho spoke for the Board
of Selectmen and provided their take on
the way forward saying, “I believe that
at a meeting such as this with heads of
departments, representatives from various
boards, committees, and the chamber in
concert with the community we might
soon be able to begin to align our goals
with “collaboration, communication and
education.” His speech mentioned the need
for a balanced approach to growth, the
need to make the most of projects already
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earlier and more collaborative budgeting
and the need to successfully complete the
downtown project.
“Our future is going to be built on our
geographical location and parlaying it with
our Marathon Spirit to show the world
that Hopkinton is the place to be,” said
Coutinho. “We will use ‘collaboration,
communication and education’ to market
Hopkinton as a vibrant, welcoming
community centrally located in New
England and nestled 26.2 miles west of
Boston. We are endowed with open space,
natural resources, facilities and programs
that promote a well-educated and healthy
community. We are respectful of our
past, engaged in our present and actively
preparing for our future. And I am thrilled
for what’s to come....”
Town Manager Norman Khumalo was
next on the agenda and opened by saying
he was looking forward to a strong year
for Hopkinton. With regard to specific
projects, Khumalo’s most detailed update
was for the Main Street Corridor project as
he outlined the next steps to be completed.
The 25 percent design has been submitted
to the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation and work is continuing to
finalize the plan with the goal of completing
the 100 percent plan by August of 2017.
Included in the next phase are three
additional components: 1) realigning
the downtown intersection, 2) extending
Center Trail through Main Street and
creating bike lanes, and 3) undergrounding
of utilities. One of the next milestones will
be public hearings to gather input.
“We are counting are our strategic
relationship with the Chamber to help
facilitate that process,” said Khumalo.
Khumalo also reported that if Hopkinton
met its August 2017 deadline to complete
the 100 percent plan, the state has
indicated that the town might be in line
for to receive accelerated funding from
the Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) in fiscal year 2018 rather than fiscal
year 2019.
Providing an update on the Hopkinton
Public Schools, Superintendent Dr.
Cathy MacLeod highlighted the district’s
strategic plan and talked about what
guides their work and the way forward.
MacLeod explained that the strategic plan
is organized around five theories of action:
1) effective school leadership, 2) aligned
curriculum, 3) effective instruction, 4)
student assessment, and 5) leadership,
governance and communication.
“Each year we take a look at how
we’ve done…and we reset our sails,” said
MacLeod.
While the plan is a five-year plan,
MacLeod said it is reviewed annually and
each year new goals are set. Included in the
goals for the coming year the schools will
be focusing on sustainability and keeping
and promoting current staff, creating a
shared professional development calendar,
developing a new student information
system, preparing for new science
requirements and learning to not only
collect data, but use it as well. MacLeod
also provided an update on the new school
building project saying plans were on
target for the school to open in September
of 2018.
The final presenter of the morning was
Harold Nahigian who said he wanted
to look at and discuss who’s coming up
behind us. Nahigian talked about the
different characteristics of millennials and
how the region needed to adjust to be able
to attract them.
“The issue is that companies out here
really do have trouble attracting the type of
labor they need,” said Nahigian.
The entire “State of the Town” program
was taped by HCAM-TV and can be viewed
online at https://youtu.be/9uIC4LS4_LU.
Fundraiser for Mission Trip
through Faith Community
Church
Faith Community Church’s Student Mission Team will host a
HUGE Garage Sale/Plant Sale/Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, June
11, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 East Main
Street, Hopkinton. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards
this summer’s student mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
The funds raised will support a team of 94 students and leaders
who will travel to Santo Domingo July 1-9, 2016. The trip will help
students experience and understand how they can support the work of
the church in an international setting. The team will work with TIME
Ministries in partnership with local Dominican churches to build three
new churches (chapels) and to minister to children through several
Vacation Bible School programs and sports camps.
Attendees to the garage sale are encouraged to bring their
dirty cars with them, and then shop the expansive garage sale and
plant sale while members of the Student Mission Team wash their
cars! Garage sale items typically include: furniture, toys, books,
sporting equipment, housewares, collectibles, decorative items and
more. The sale will be held rain or shine inside the 30-car garage of
Faith Community Church. For a preview of the scope of the sale,
check out this video clip from a previous year!
Faith Community Church of Hopkinton’s mission is to guide people
to a deeper relationship with Christ and a greater love for others.
June 2, 2016
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Legacy (continued from front page)
meeting of selectmen and the Planning
Board last month.
With Ferrari and DeYoung absent, the
board voted 6 to 1 to postpone official
reorganization until its next meeting on
June 13 with only D’Urso opposed.
“We’ve got three new members here
tonight,” said Weismantel at the beginning
of the public hearing on Legacy Farms.
“It’s up for them to get the point where
they’re able to make the vote,” he said.
“Give ‘em the soup to nuts and maybe
take a little more time,” Weismantel told
Matt Mrva, a landscape architect for
Bohler Engineering, who presented an
overview of recent changes to the plans,
Mrva’s hour long, largely uninterrupted,
overview of the planned new north side
project included a number of changes
which, he said, were incorporated as a
result of collaboration with other town
boards and departments during the
permitting process so far.
Mrva said a number of revisions also
were based on suggestions from Beta
Group, a consultant to the Planning Board
for peer reviews.
One the key changes from the original
plan’s layout, said Mrva, is the reduction
of the building footprint to provide more
open space and a buffer between the units
and the roadway.
“The (Conservation Committee) was
pretty excited about that,” he said.
Although the plan still calls for 201
simplex units and 224 multifamily attached
units, “We’ve actually condensed our plan
(from 89.1) to 74.5 acres,” Mrva said.
“There will be sidewalks throughout
the project for pedestrian access and
contiguous access to open space all
around,” he said.
“With regard to site grading … the north
project differs a lot from the south project
that’s already been permitted, approved
and built in that there’s a lot of topography
that we’re dealing with here, which we
feel is a kind of a benefit to the plan,” said
Mrva.
The elevation and grade differential
provide relief to the development which
slopes away from the main roads, “So
that you’re never getting a full view of the
development. It’s kind of cascading away
from you,” he said.
Lessons learned from the implementation
of the Pulte development on the south
side of Rte. 135, were a consistent theme
throughout Mrva’s overview of the
proposed new project. There have been
complaints from neighbors about work
on the south side during the construction
phase and Pulte wants to make sure the
same mistakes don’t happen again.
As Weismantel said in a statement
made after the meeting, “Besides the site
planning, engineering details and new
housing plans of the large development, we
are working on construction management
plans and conditions needed to avoid many
of the issues the neighbors experienced on
the south side development.”
At one point during discussion of
sidewalks and adjacent grass strips, the
role of construction vehicles was discussed
briefly by Roy MacDowell, Legacy Farms
Master Developer.
“We do not want to wait as long on
the north side as we have on the south side
because I note the Planning Board has taken
a very strong stand in the construction
management plan where Pulte’s not going
to have sort of free use of driving the full
length of this road,” MacDowell said.
“Instead there will be strategic locations
where they can cross the road and
everything’s going to be off the road. So
there’s no reason why we can’t pave the
north road and complete our landscaping
within a year or less than the south side,”
he said.
Each of the five neighborhoods in the
new development will have an individual
theme to differentiate it from the others.
These themes will be reflected in various
streetscapes including different paint
colors, outdoor fixtures and even trees and
shrubs, said Mvra.
The new development will include
1,600 trees in addition to planting along
the project’s main road. One thousand
deciduous trees and 600 evergreens are
slated for new neighborhoods and each
individual unit will also have trees and
shrubs, he said.
The roads through the neighborhoods
will curve gently and the housing units will
be staggered. In another change from the
south plan, neighborhood roads will end in
cul de sacs with center islands for easier
turnaround, said Mrva.
Seven different styles of architecture
are planned that can be customized by the
buyer. And no two similar units will be
adjacent a situation that can be controlled
at the time of purchase, he said.
The plan also calls for a series of walking
trails that Mrva described as “multitude of
acres of trail network.” A total of 20 public
parking spaces will be divided among three
simple gravel lots at trailheads, he said.
At one point during the discussion of
trails, Weismantel suggested to MacDowell
that a pathway leading from the trail
network into the area of the LNG tanks off
Wilson Street could also feature the same
liquefied natural gas lanterns that will ring
the perimeter the LNG site.
“You’re going to feel like you’re walking
into Commonwealth Avenue in Boston,”
said MacDowell.
“Only with mosquitos,” joked
Weismantel.
LNG safety at Legacy
Farms still under review
by Jim Kleinkauf
The impact from a catastrophic event at the liquefied natural gas
tanks off Wilson Street on a plan for 425 new homes at Legacy Farms
continues to be studied by the Town of Hopkinton, according to
Planning Board Chairman Ken Weismantel.
“The Planning Board is awaiting a detailed proposal for mitigation
of the safety issue of LNG vapor and thermal exclusion zones from
Legacy Farms’ LNG consultants,” Weismantel said in interview last
week.
“I am hopeful that after peer review by the Planning Board’s
experts that this safety issue can be resolved and the Planning Board
can move forward on approving where the development can occur on
the north side,” he said.
While the LNG safety issue took a back seat to an overview of Legacy
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Monday May 23, it may well be discussed at more length when the
hearing reconvenes on Monday June 13 at 8 p.m., said Weismantel.
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June 2, 2016
Trash Talk: No consensus on trash and
recycling options
by Michelle Murdock
Up for discussion but continued to a later date due to the late hour at their May 17 meeting, selectmen indicated
they were not yet ready to make a decision on a potential new waste management contract. Hopkinton’s current
contract for solid waste and recycling management with E.L. Harvey expires on June 30.
“If there’s any issue that stirs the passion of the Hopkinton residents, and rightfully so, it is trash,” said newly voted
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According to Town Manager Norman Khumalo recent negotiations with E.L. Harvey have yielded a
five-year contract with three options; 1) manual trash and recycling (status quo) with total contract cost of
$3,471,093; 2) automated trash and recycling with a total contract cost of $3,427,126; and 3) manual
trash and automated recycling with a total contract cost of $3,416,110. Khumalo said that Town Hall staff
recommends option #2, which will result in annual savings of $40,000 per year or $200,000 over the term
of the five-year contract from additional savings of waste disposal at the Wheelabrator facility in Millbury.
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Feedback from the board was brief, but to the point.
While OK with single stream recycling, Selectman Todd Cestari had issues with solid waste removal
saying, “I personally would not want to push the limit any further. For me personally, you’d have to pull
my teeth to try to get me to change the trash side of the equation.”
Selectman John Coutinho said he signed the petition when trash went from unlimited to two barrels [in
April of 2010] and pointed out that E.L. Harvey has been lenient in enforcing that limit by picking up larger
sized barrels than allowed. While he supported single stream recycling, he said some people think the
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Selectmen Brendan Tedstone and Claire Wright, the newly elected board members, both had concerns
as well. Wright was concerned about seniors and the larger barrel sizes and did not want
to rush through the discussion and said, “I don’t think it’s going to get answered to
everyone’s satisfaction and the public’s right now.”
Tedstone was mainly concerned with cost savings and said, “I am historically very,
very cheap. I like to get the most bang for our buck.” He also wanted to know if any
other contractors were involved in contract negotiations besides E.L. Harvey.
With no consensus from the board, the decision was made to continue the waste
management contract discussion at a later meeting. In the meantime, Khumalo offered
to hold an open house with town staff to showcase the barrels and to solicit questions
and feedback from residents.
A Curbside Trash Public Forum with Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Director
of Public Works John Westerling is scheduled for Tuesday May 31st at 7:30 p.m. in
the HCAM studios, 77 Main Street, Lower Level. Questions from residents can be
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HEF Honors
Mary Korby
The Hopkinton Education Foundation is
honored to announce the recipient of a onetime grant to honor Mary Korbey. Funding
of $6,750 will go to Leadership Training
for High School Varsity Captains and its
applicant, Deirdre King, Hopkinton High
School guidance counselor. The grant is
named to honor the lasting contributions
of Mary Korbey, a former board member,
who passed away last summer.
Mary was on the Hopkinton Education
Foundation board for nearly 15 years.
She played key roles in the Thank A
Teacher program and the Golf Ball Drop,
as well as lending a thoughtful and firm
presence in guiding the organization. In
the words of her husband, Mike, “Mary
was unbelievably committed to everything
she did.” Mary was also passionate about
athletics and the confidence and lessons it
could teach. She coached basketball for
her entire adult life. Countless athletes
shared that Mary had “a profound effect
on their lives, teaching them that team
work and unselfish play would make them
better players, better leaders, but more
importantly better people.”
In Mary’s spirit, the Hopkinton Education
Foundation is delighted to be funding
leadership training for the approximately
70 varsity captains for the 2016/2017
academic year. All captains will attend
three leadership workshops, with themes
focusing on the fundamental importance
of relationships, as well as looking at one’s
behavior and the impact it has on others.
CORE Trainings, the same organization
that helped establish the UNITE mentoring
program at the high school, will provide
the leadership training.
“Mary believed that athletics provided
a great avenue for youth to understand
and expand their abilities and to make
a positive impact both on and off the
court. We were looking for a grant that
would truly represent Mary, her passions,
and her contributions. We believe this
grant will empower team captains to be
better leaders and role models for fellow
athletes as well as teaching them how to
effectively communicate with coaches thus
carrying Mary’s impact forward,” said
Maureen Belger, Chair of the HEF Grants
Committee.
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involves creating an interactive online
map and populating it with our photos
that include Google Cardboard virtual
experiences, mini research activities, and
other historical activities pertinent to each
locale.” Through the projects, the students
will experience many of the historical
sites their teachers visited, including the
Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, the
plains of Marathon where the Battle of
Marathon took place, and the ruins in
Olympia, where the first ancient Olympic
Games took place.
Verra and Norby plan to share their
experience with other educators at
conferences. They are also setting up a
partnership between Hopkinton Middle
School and two Greek schools based on
their towns’ marathon races. From their
one week trip the teachers are creating
lessons and experiences for Hopkinton
students that will last for the long run.
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Farmers’ Market
Sunday, June 12 marks the opening
of the Hopkinton Farmers Market on the
Town Common in Hopkinton. The market
will run every Sunday from June 12 thru
October 16 from 1 – 5 p.m., rain or shine.
The market will feature five vegetable
and fruit farms, including Heirloom
Harvest, Kelly’s Farm, The Pumpkin Farm,
Elmwood Farm and Long Life Farm. We
are pleased to offer three farms that are
organically certified: Heirloom Harvest,
The Pumpkin Farm and Long Life Farm.
Shady Pine Farm will offer grass-fed beef,
pork, lamb and free range eggs. New to
the market this year will be Boston Pops,
serving homemade creative popcorns.
Look for the return of many of your market
favorites, including Angel Hair Alpacas,
Narragansett Creamery, Birchtree Bread
Company and Woodville Maples featuring
local maple syrup, confections and local
honey. On alternate days we welcome
back Little Beehive Farm
To round out our market, Pan Thai will
be on hand each week, featuring delicious
prepared Thai delicacies. The Metrowest
Jazz Project will join us for opening day
in the music tent. Each week enjoy local
music while strolling through the market.
Each week, the market will feature
children’s activities and community
organizations that make up the fabric of
our town. This is a great opportunity for
outreach to the Hopkinton community. If
you represent one of these organizations,
please reach out to us and schedule a day
to join the market. There is no vendor fee
and the market supplies the tent and table.
The farmers market is also seeking
local artisans to exhibit their creations at
the market as well as volunteers to assist
the market with set up and break down
on market days. Please contact laura@
longlifefarm.com.
The Hopkinton Farmers market accepts
SNAP benefits for approved purchases and
offers an incentive for SNAP beneficiaries.
A number of farms also accept WIC
coupons. Please visit our farmers’ market
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their generous support. Thanks also to the
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June 2, 2016
Hopkinton Education Foundation Announces 2016
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deeper understanding of the world beyond
their classrooms. It will fund 60 Google
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devices for running Google Expedition.
Standing Desks awarded to Rachel Siegel
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a movement towards standing desks for
students which allows for comfortable,
ergonomically correct positioning, while
helping with attention, behavior and focus.
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one 5th grade classroom.
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awarded to Samantha Harris at the Middle
School for $16,614 – This grant provides
professional development for MS teachers
to learn Mindfulness & Restorative
Practices and how to implement in their
classroom. There will be coaching to
develop a school wide program. As a part
of this program development, there will be
a speaker presentation to staff, students and
parents.
Google Cardboard for the Classroom
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our Students awarded to Karen McDeed at
the Middle School for $3,860 – This grant
will enable the MS teachers to immerse
their students in virtual field trips bringing
abstract concepts to life as well as offering a
deeper understanding of the world beyond
their classrooms. It will fund 30 Google
Expedition view Masters and applicable
devices for running Google Expedition.
Write On! awarded to Dawn McNally
at the Middle School for $1,265 - This
grant will provide a unique and creative
assessment tool for students in the Foreign
Language department. The Think-boards
are dry-erase film that will be applied to
student’s desk. These boards will facilitate
collaboration in the classroom, reinforce
grammar and allow for immediate
feedback to students when writing in a
foreign language.
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Hopkinton’s Secondary School Libraries
– HHS Library Learning Commons Model
& Digital Information Hub awarded for
Kirsten Fournier at the High School for
$21,537 – This grant will allow for the
HHS library to be poised to reinvent itself
not only as a 1:1technology resource but as
a collaborative learning commons center
as well as becoming a true digital learning
hub.
The Fusion of Art, Science, and Self
Expression through Filmmaking awarded
to Joseph Williams at the High School for
$13,463 – This grant will support the initial
technology needs, from videography work
through editing, for three film courses
that were developed as part of a complete
redesign of the high school’s engineering/
technology offerings. Students will work
with creative writing students and art
students to create and produce their films.
Fab Lab: 3-D – Design and Fabrication
Cross Curricular Course awarded to
Christine Enos at the High School for
$8,913 – This grant will enable the HS
to offer a new interdisciplinary course
where students will learn to use art and the
engineering design process. The classroom
will be a dynamic and collaborative
environment where teachers and students
can discover and share ideas. The
course will serve those interested in Art,
Architecture, Engineering, Sculpture, 3D
Design, and Fabrication.
Mary Korbey Leadership Training for
Varsity Captains awarded to Deirdre King
at the High School for $6,750 - This grant
will provide leadership training for Varsity
Captains in three 5-hour workshops. The
results will empower captains to be better
role models for team members, effective
communicators with fellow athletes and
will help develop a systematic approach
to achieving team success. This grant
will honor Mary Korbey and her passion
for education and empowerment through
athletics and teaching athletes to be good
citizens in all aspects of life.
“Congratulations to all of the grant
recipients for their hard work and outside
of the box thinking,” said Maureen
Belger, Ed Foundation Grant Committee
Chairperson. “We are proud to be a catalyst
for innovation motivating our educators
and students.”
June 2, 2016
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Hopkinton Marathon Committee
Celebrates Successful 120th
Boston Marathon Start at PostMarathon Party
by Jean Cann
A month after helping to conduct the start of the 120th Boston Marathon, the Hopkinton
Marathon Committee and friends gathered to celebrate at the New England Laborers’
Training Center.
The evening, emceed by committee member Jack LeDuc, included a dinner catered
by TJ’s Food and Spirits, a
few public thank yous and
awards, raffle prizes, and
two slideshows—one with
marathon highlights created
by the Boston Athletic
Association’s Marc Davis,
and a second focusing on
the start, using photos taken
by Jim Danahy and Noah
Burke, and compiled by
committee member Chuck
Wallace. Wallace’s final slide
reminded the hard-working
volunteer group, “326 days
until marathon 2017” as they
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planning for the 121st Boston
Marathon began shortly after
the final finisher crossed the finish line of the 120th.
Tom Grilk, Executive Director of the B.A.A., usually serves as finish line announcer
for the marathon but chose to ride along the course this year. At the HMC party he
spoke about spending time during the marathon with two Olympic gold medalists, track
athlete Billy Mills, who also served as a race starter this year, and hockey player Angela
Ruggiero.
“What they remarked on was the spirit of the marathon,” said Grilk. “They noticed how
everyone owns the marathon…they now know that there’s no greater athletic platform
than right here…this doesn’t happen anywhere else.”
HMC chairperson Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace presented awards to HMC member and
volunteer start captain Judy Pitassi and Big Brother Big Sister Foundation representatives,
who work together to collect and use runners’ discarded clothing. Steve Beck, Executive
Director at Big Brother Big Sister, thanked HMC for the award and for helping the nonprofit organization to raise thousands of dollars. “Over the years, you’ve helped change
the lives of many children,” he said.
Raffle prizes included “It all starts here” T-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as items
donated by the B.A.A. All attendees also received a T-shirt with images of the starting
line, the HMC logo, and seals to commemorate 50 years of women running Boston and
Grand Marshall Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon in 1966,
as well as Running Strong for American Indian Youth, an organization co-founded by
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Police beat
May 12
12:59 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious
incident of a man taking pictures and
videos of a Jamie Lane house. Sergeant
Scott Van Raalten responded and spoke
with the man, who was taking photographs
but had the wrong house. All was okay.
2:05 p.m. A walk-in reported problems
with an ex-wife harassing him. Officer
Arthur Schofield gave him advice.
4:52 p.m. On Lumber Street Officer
Arthur Schofield and Sergeant Timothy
Brennan arrested Michael Z. Maneri, 23,
of 69 Warren Street, Upton on a warrant.
5:06 p.m. A Palomino Drive resident
reported a vehicle drove by and someone in
the vehicle took pictures of his neighbor’s
house. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke
with the caller and checked the area with
a negative find.
6:28 p.m. Multiple walk-ins requested
to file reports about a person in a van
taking pictures of their children while they
walking home from the bus in the area of
Pond Street and Jamie Lane. Officer Alex
Cruzvergara spoke with the parents and
took reports.
7:34 p.m. A caller reported he received
a no trespass order from Hopkinton
Country Club on Saddle Hill Road, which
the Hopkinton Police Department is aware
of, but he still has some of his belongings
on the property. Sergeant Timothy Brennan
spoke with a manager and advised him.
May 13
6:33 a.m. A Wescott Drive resident
complained of a construction crew causing
a disturbance since 6:15 a.m., a violation
of town bylaw. Officer Linda Higgins
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credit cards and a license that he found.
12:27 p.m. A walk-in reported his
wife is missing. While Officer Thomas
Griffin spoke with the man, the man’s wife
returned.
1:50 p.m. A Saddle Hill Road caller
reported seeing a suspicious white van
with green lettering parked near her house
last night. A male driver with long brown
hair and a beard was inside the van. The
incident was logged.
2:06 p.m. A walk-in reported an IRS
scam over the phone and wanted the
incident logged.
4:01 p.m. A Spring Street caller
reported his mailbox was vandalized and
mail is strewn on the ground. The incident
was logged.
4:47 p.m. A Jamie Lane caller reported a
resident who was threatening and assaulted
him. The caller then came to the station
and spoke with Officer Matthew Santoro,
who took a report.
5:16 p.m. A walk-in spoke with officer
Panagiotis Hontzeas about an incident
that took place earlier today. A report will
follow.
6 p.m. Multiple officers assisted with
the Relay for Life event on Hayden Rowe
at the high school.
6:15 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer
Matthew Santoro about the threatening
text message her daughter received.
May 14
1:47 p.m. A walk-in retrieved a cell
phone that he lost at the fishing derby.
8:37 p.m. An Ash Street resident
complained of noise from construction
equipment next door. Officer Matthew
Santoro responded and spoke with the
neighbor, who was vacuuming inside his
residence. No construction equipment was
being used.
9:20 p.m. A Blueberry Lane resident
spoke with Sergeant Timothy Brennan
about a civil matter.
May 15
3:28 a.m. On Wood Street Officer John
Moran spoke with an individual taking a
nap in his car before fishing. All was okay.
9:05 a.m. A walk-in from Hayden
Rowe Street reported his car was egged
last night for the second time. Officer
William Burchard responded and viewed
the vandalism.
2:58 p.m. A walk-in turned in a driver’s
license that she found in Hopkinton State
Park. The owner was notified.
3:38 p.m. A caller reported workers
working on new construction on Singletary
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6:47 p.m. A walk-in reported a past road
rage incident in which a person followed
him into Ashland and confronted him at
the Dunkin’ Donuts drive through. The
caller wanted the incident logged, as he is
a frequent visitor to EMC Park and doesn’t
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May 16
11:47 a.m. A walk-in reported she has
been receiving traffic tickets from New
Jersey, yet she has not been to New Jersey.
Officer Alex Cruzvergara reported the VIN
number is from a vehicle the caller owned
and was totaled in 2015. A report will
follow.
1:09 p.m. Officer Alex Cruzvergara
assisted the Fire Department in responding
to a report of a mulch fire on Front Street.
The fire was extinguished.
1:39 p.m. Officer Thomas Griffin
assisted the Fire Department in responding
to a mulch fire that has flared up again on
Front Street. The fire was extinguished.
4:05 p.m. A caller reported a fallen wire
on Ash Street that is blocking the roadway.
Officers Peter Booth and Brian Sanchioni
responded and assisted Eversource.
4:26 p.m. A caller reported an erratic
operator on West Main Street headed
towards Upton. The Upton Police
Department was notified.
May 17
8:48 a.m. A walk-in with questions
about post-prom spoke with Officer Peter
Booth.
9 a.m. Officer Peter Booth spoke with
a Clinton Street resident about a suspicious
incident that occurred when his daughter
got off the bus yesterday.
9:35 a.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer
Peter Booth about a personal matter.
1:29 p.m. A walk-in reported a case
of fraud. Officer Arthur Schofield referred
him to the Upton Police Department, as the
incident took place in Upton.
2:27 p.m. A Main Street caller reported
possible mail tampering. Officer Peter
Booth referred the caller to the Postmaster
General.
2:32 p.m. A passerby reported to Officer
Peter Booth possible found narcotics on
Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Booth took
the item, which was actually an insulin
pump, and disposed of it.
9:56 p.m. A Hillcrest Drive caller
reported someone knocked on her door
15 minutes ago. Officer John Corridan
responded and checked the area with a
negative find.
May 18
12:14 a.m. A Jackson Street caller
complained of a group of youths making
excessive noise while playing basketball.
Officer Matthew McNeil responded and
spoke to the group about the disturbance
and told them to move indoors.
2:02 a.m. Officers Linda Higgins and
Matthew McNeil arrested Al Aric Martin,
39, of 32 Old Common Road, Lancaster on
West Main Street on a warrant.
8:20 a.m. A caller reported a little
boy sitting on the side of the roadway of
Meserve Street eating a sandwich. He is
wearing black shorts, a grey t-shirt, and
a backpack. Officer William Burchard
negative find.
12:37 p.m. A lawn service employee
working at a Wedgewood Road residence
reported a male in his forties in a dark
pickup truck drove slowly past the house.
When he asked him if he was lost, the man
stated he was there to give an estimate for
a waterfall. The lawn service employee
contacted the homeowner, who stated he
is not expecting anyone for an estimate.
Officers William Burchard and Peter Booth
June 2, 2016
negative find.
2:43 p.m. A Ledgestone Drive caller
reported a woman going through her
neighbor’s trash. Officer William Burchard
negative find.
3:47 p.m. An Amherst Road resident
reported several vehicles are parked in
front of her house and she believes they
belong to high school kids, who are going
in to the woods. School Resource Officer
Philip Powers and Officer Matthew Santoro
responded and contacted one owner and
advised him to move his car.
7:33 p.m. An employee at Price Chopper
on West Main Street reported catching
someone shoplifting. Officers Matthew
Santoro and Philip Powers responded and
arrested Judi A. Solot, 54, of 16 Apple Tree
Hill and charged her with Shoplifting by
Concealing Merchandise.
11:55 p.m. A Cedar Street Extension
caller complained of a neighbor’s dogs
that are barking and howling and woke
up his child. The caller stated that this is
an ongoing issue with the dogs constantly
being left outside. Officer Matthew McNeil
left a message with the Animal Control
Officer to contact the dogs’ owner.
May 19
5:48 a.m. A caller reported three ponies
loose on Wilson Street. Officer Matthew
McNeil and the Animal Control Officer
responded and located the animals. The
owner came to retrieve them.
8:34 a.m. A Jackson Street resident
reported a small bird entered her house and
she requested assistance in capturing it and
returning it to the wilderness. The Animal
Control Officer responded and removed
the bird from the house.
9:22 a.m. Multiple officers assisted
the Mass State Police in a foot pursuit of
a suspect in the area of West Main Street
and Elm Street. Several calls were received
with sightings of the suspect. Building
Blocks Academy and Elmwood School
were notified to lock down. The suspect
was apprehended and handed over to the
State Police.
2:29 p.m. A Baldwin Lane caller
reported a brush fire against a neighbor’s
house that is melting the siding. Officer
Stephen Buckley and Sergeant Scott Van
Raalten responded along with the Fire
Department. The fire was knocked down
and the wiring inspector was notified.
9:40 p.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni
checked and spoke with a student picking
up her car on Loop Road.
May 20
8:20 a.m. A West Main Street caller
requested the Animal Control Officer be
dispatched to remove the deceased cat
lying on the ground across the street from
her house. The Animal Control Officer
was notified.
12:07 p.m. A walk-in reported suspicious
activity in the cul-de-sac area of Blueberry
Lane, where multiple kids are walking
through the area. Officer Thomas Griffin
responded, and the youths were gone upon
his arrival.
12:35 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious
male walking down Hayward Street with
a large hoodie and hiding his face when
pedestrians and cars pass. Officers Arthur
Schofield and Stephen Buckley responded
and spoke to the party, who was walking to
his new residence in town. All was okay.
1:38 p.m. A Deneen Road caller
reported she brought unknown wildlife in
to her home, and she is unsure if it’s a ferret
that has been attacked or not. The Animal
Control Officer was contacted.
3:45 p.m. A caller reported the trash
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at the town common is overflowing. The
Parks and Recreation Department was
contacted.
4:16 p.m. A Woodview Way caller
reported an IRS phone scam and wanted
the incident logged.
7:12 p.m. A Frankland Road caller
reported a contractor is working past
7 p.m., violating town bylaw. Officer
Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and spoke
with the workers, who will pack up and
leave.
Timothy Brennan assisted the Fire Department in rescuing
the caller. Maintenance was notified and the elevator was
placed out of service.
7:53 p.m. A Davis Road caller reported he cut up a
bunch of checks and threw them in the trash and put the
trash outside. Someone went through his trash and took the
checks. The caller contacted the bank already and wanted
the incident logged.
10:03 p.m. Officer John Corridan reported finding cups
in the back of the middle school on Hayden Rowe Street.
He removed them and also checked on two cars parked in
the area.
May 21
May 24
1:01 p.m. A caller reported an attempted
breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
at Hopkinton Country Club on Saddle
Hill Road. Officers Alex Cruzvergara
and William Burchard responded, but
the described vehicle was gone upon
their arrival. The Westborough and
Southborough Police Departments were
notified.
4:44 p.m. A Chestnut Street caller
reported a female solicitor trying to sell
books to benefit inner city children.
Officers Brian Sanchioni and Peter Booth
responded and spoke with the solicitor,
who was unregistered, and advised her of
solicitation rules.
10:08 p.m. An anonymous caller
reported an underage party on Oakhurst
Road. Officers Aaron O’Neil, Brian
Sanchioni, and Peter Booth responded and
subsequently issued violations.
1:47 a.m. Officer John Moran checked on two vehicles
parked in a rear lot on Hayden Rowe Street and discovered
a damaged window in one of them.
6:27 a.m. A walk-in reported he has noticed a person
sleeping in a vehicle on Twin Island Road the past couple
of nights. Officer Linda Higgins responded to check on the
individual.
7:07 a.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Arthur Schofield
about the theft of cable boxes.
11:53 a.m. Officer Peter Booth checked on a white Ford
with Idaho plates that is parked on Jamie Lane. The vehicle
belongs to a registered solicitor.
1:18 p.m. A Rice Street resident reported a Budget
truck backed in to her driveway, and when the driver
saw her through the window, he took off at a high rate of
speed. Sergeant Scott Van Raalten checked the area with a
negative find on the truck.
1:26 p.m. Officer Arthur Schofield spoke with several
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May 22
12:17 a.m. A Lakeshore Drive caller
reported that 13 hours earlier, a suspicious
man approached her and asked questions
about parking on Lakeshore Drive. The
caller stated that the man resembled a
suspect in another jurisdiction’s case. The
information was passed along.
12:40 a.m. A Holt Street resident
requested assistance in finding his lost
hearing aid. Officer Linda Higgins
responded and found it.
4:35 p.m. Officers Aaron O’Neil,
Brian Sanchioni, Panagiotis Hontzeas, and
Arthur Schofield assisted the State Police
with an escort on the Mass Pike for the
fallen Auburn police officer.
5:58 p.m. A Pond Street caller reported
two males were seen near his property
30 minutes ago, and he believes they
were damaging the beaver dam. Officer
Panagiotis Hontzeas spoke with the
reporting person.
6:52 p.m. A John Matthew Road
caller reported a suspicious male rang her
doorbell and said he was homeless but
was collecting cash for children’s book
for a hospital. A second call was received
about a solicitor on Elizabeth Road. Officer
Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and located
the solicitor, who was from Graceful
Hands and checked out okay. Both callers
were advised.
May 23
6:12 a.m. A Downey Place caller
reported a solicitor came to her door trying
to sell magazines. The caller wrote a check
but believes it may be a scam. An officer
will be contacting the caller shortly.
11:02 a.m. An Ash Street caller with
questions about coyotes was referred to the
Animal Control Officer.
1:18 p.m. A caller reported a dog in a car
on Church Street for a long period of time
on a hot day. Officer Peter Booth checked
the area and located the owner, who will
remove the dog from the car.
5 p.m. An Overlook Road caller reported
a male solicitor is going door to door in the
neighborhood. Officer Matthew Santoro
checked on the solicitor, who is a member
of a church organization.
5:09 p.m. A caller reported being stuck
in an elevator on South Street. Sergeant
• Hopkinton Library Fund
• Friends of Seniors
• Center for the Arts
• Baypath Humane Society
• Perkins School
• Salvation Army
• HEF-HCE-HPTA
• 300th Anniversary
• Woman's and Garden Clubs
•MetroWest
Metrowest YMCA
YMCA
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Wounded Warriors
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First
Congregational are warmly welcome to visit us at
64 West Main Street, Westborough.
Church, UCC
Places of Worship........
Sunday worship and religious
education for children start at
10:30 a.m. We honor diversity,
welcome all who share our values
and principles, and believe how
you live your life is more important
than doctrine. We are a Welcoming
Congregation, committed to the
The Congregational Church intentional inclusion of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender person
of Westborough
in all aspects of congregational
57 West Main Street, Westborough, MA
life. Learn more about us on
01581. 508-366-2000
www.uccwestborough.com
or
find Facebook (Unitarian Universalist
us on Facebook at w.facebook.com/ Westborough), on our website
TheCongregationalChurchOfWestborough (www.uucsw.org) or phone 508Join us on Sundays at 10 a.m. - infant and
366-2635.
child care is provided, and all kids are
725 Washington Street, Holliston,
MA 01746. 508-429-8608. www.
hollistonucc.org
Rev.
Bonnie
Steinroeder
([email protected]).
Worship service on Sundays at 10
a.m. - infant care provided.
invited to our wonderful church school.
We are a community of OPEN DOORS
and GROWING FAITH!
St. John
Church
the
Evangelist
20 Church Street, Hopkinton,
MA 01748 508-435-3313
Sha’ arei Shalom Contact Information: www.stjohnhopkinton.com
Web:
h t t p : / / w w w . Sunday Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.
shaareishalom.org
Sundays 8 and 10 a.m. and 6:30
Phone: 508-231-4700
p.m.
Email:
info@shaareishalom.
Weekday Masses: Monday –
org
Address:
Sha’arei Shalom P.O. Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. No
Masses on Thursday, Saturday 8
Box 454 Ashland, MA 01721
a.m.
Sha’ arei Shalom
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
61 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-4536
RESTAURANT
SAUTE & GRILL
www.stpaulhopkinton.org
Rev. Gordon Schultz, bridge rector
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61
Wood Street (Rte. 135) invites
its friends and neighbors to join
services. These services will be
held at the church and will be led by
St. Paul’s new priest, Rev. Gordon
Schultz, and the new organist and
music director, Karen Scheffler
from Germany. The mission of
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church is to minister
unconditionally
to
all in the name of
Christ through shared
worship,
teaching,
healing, and service.
Din
For more information
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pat
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Woodville Baptist Church
Woodville
Baptist
Church
(American Baptist), meets to
worship the Triune God in
community every Sunday morning
at 10:30 a.m. We enjoy a sermondialogue most weeks, where
thoughts and questions around the
selected Bible text and themes can
be offered and pondered. It is our
joy to seek God together and enjoy
community, and we gladly invite
others to join us for just a visit, or
better yet, to become a part of the
family! The church building is
located at 249 Wood Street (Rt. 135)
across from the Hopkinton Rod and
Gun Club. Check out our web site
woodvillebaptist.org., or call us at
508-435-6938.
Sanctuary at Woodville
Please check out our web site
for upcoming events www.
sanctuaryatwoodville.org.
We
are located at Woodville Baptist
Church, 249 Wood Street (Rt. 135),
Hopkinton, MA, right across from
the Rod and Gun Club.
The United Parish of Upton
An Open & Affirming/Reconciling
congregation of the United Church
of Christ/United Methodist Church,
1 Church St., Upton MA. 9:45
a.m. Sunday worship & Christian
Education, 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday
Free Community Supper. For more
information, phone 508-529-3192 or
email unitedparishoffi[email protected]>
The Rev. Dr. Virginia Child, Interim
Pastor effective July 1, 2016, The Rev.
Lourey Savick, Pastor.
June 2, 2016
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MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER
COALITION’S
ANNUAL STATEWIDE AGAINST THE TIDE
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will be holding its annual, statewide Against the
Tide swim, kayak, walk, and/or run fundraising events again in 2016. Proceeds benefit MBCC, which is
the state’s leading breast cancer organization that seeks to understand the causes of breast cancer in order
to find ways to prevent the disease.
“We are very fortunate to have such tremendous support from citizens of Massachusetts demanding
greater protection of their children’s future health in our effort to stop breast cancer before it starts,” says
MBCC’s Executive Director Cheryl Osimo. “MBCC often is overshadowed by larger, national breast
cancer organizations and messages of early detection, treatment, and finding a cure. We depend on our
generous media and supporters to continue our unique goal of breast cancer prevention.”
The Statewide Metro-Boston Against the Tide will be held for the 24th year at DCR’s Hopkinton State
Park (30 miles from Boston, 20 miles from Worcester) on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The statewide Cape Cod
Against the Tide will be held for the 17th year at DCR’s Nickerson State Park (Brewster, MA) on Saturday,
August 20, 2016.
These family-friendly and inspirational events bring people from all demographics together with one goal
in mind: breast cancer prevention. Both events consist of several components: competitive and recreational
swims, recreational kayak, recreational walk, and USA Track & Field certified 5K/10K competitive and
recreational runs. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose 1, 2, or 3 of these exciting activities. The
event also offers an Aquathon “Splash and Dash” component, where participants “splash” in the competitive
1-mile swim and immediately “dash” in the competitive 5K or 10K run (chosen by the participant).
MBCC is inviting people throughout Massachusetts to register for one or both of the events at www.
mbcc.org/swim or by calling 1-800-649-MBCC (6222). Those who cannot attend are invited to make a
pledge to a registered participant or existing team. Participants may register as an individual or as part of
a team. Registration is $40 per adult per event activity ($80 for aquathon) and $25 per student per event
activity ($50 for aquathon) up to a maximum of 3 events. We encourage all participants to fundraise beyond
the registration minimum, as all proceeds support the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. Prizes will
be awarded to the podium finishers and top fundraisers.
DIRECTIONS: DCR’s HOPKINTON STATE PARK
Park location: 268 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Rte. I-495 (north or south) to exit 21A, Main Street, Hopkinton. Travel on Main Street until the third
traffic light located at the heart of downtown Hopkinton. Turn left, traveling north on Route 85. Proceed
approximately 2 miles to the DCR’s Hopkinton State Park entrance on the right (do not enter the Field
Office on the left).
Or
Mass Pike to Rte 9E Turnpike Road via Exit 23A toward Framingham. Take the RT-85S ramp toward
Hopkinton / Milford. Turn slight right onto Cordaville Road / RT 85. Continue to follow Route 85. DCR
Hopkinton State Park entrance is on the left.
DIRECTIONS: DCR’s NICKERSON STATE PARK
Park location: 3488 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
From Boston:
- Take Rte. 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge
- Take Rte. 6 to exit 12 in Orleans
- Turn left off the ramp onto Rte. 6A West towards Brewster.
- Continue for about 2 miles. Park entrance is on left.
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teenagers on Hayden Rowe Street who were smoking and advised them that they
cannot smoke on town property.
1:40 p.m. A Woodview Way caller reported someone is parked in his handicap
parking spot. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and spoke with the illegally parked
operator and advised him of the fine. He promptly moved his car.
4:29 p.m. A Davis Road resident reported someone is breaking in to her neighbor’s
house. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Detective David Shane responded and reported
the person is house sitting for the homeowner, who is at the hospital. A report will
follow.
5:29 p.m. A Hidden Brick Road resident reported a youth is riding his dirt bike
around the neighborhood. Officer Mathew Santoro responded and located the boy and
advised him to stay on his own property.
7:26 p.m. A Lumber Street caller reported a solicitor in the neighborhood. Officer
Matthew Santoro responded and spoke with the solicitor, who is registered and from
Graceful Hands.
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12:51 a.m. A Jackson Street resident caller complained of a loud party at a neighbor’s
house. Officers Aaron O’Neil and Jacob Campbell responded and discovered an
underage drinking party. The homeowners were made aware and will get all attendees
picked up by parents.
6:41 a.m. A nanny working on Greystone Lane reported a black Cadillac parked on
the road with a male sitting in it. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke with
a livery driver, who was waiting for his passenger.
12:05 p.m. A Hayden Rowe Street caller reported a squirrel is trapped in his stove.
The Animal Control Officer was contacted.
3:34 p.m. A Gassett Road resident reported a party knocked loudly on her door
and rang her doorbell six times. Officer Michael Santoro responded and spoke with
the reporting person.
8:55 p.m. A caller reported his son called from the hospital and stated that a neighbor
told him that his screen door was missing from his home. Officers Brian Sanchioni
and John Corridan responded to this ongoing issue and checked and secured the home.
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Scholar Night
Hopkinton High School Senior
Trying to Change Perceptions
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On Tuesday, May 17 at Lake Pearl in
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high schools were honored at the Milford
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Hopkinton High School senior Brian Gao shared the photographs he took for his
school photography class project intended to motivate people to change something.
Initially, he planned to take photos of contaminated water until his teacher asked
everyone to choose a topic that truly interested them. Gao, a table tennis player, decided
to try to change people’s images of table tennis players.
“People usually think that only Asian people play table
tennis. And I know that in the clubs that I go to that is
definitely not true,” Gao said. From all the photos he took,
Gao selected 10 for his project. The players pictured cover
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different angles, the photographs show players during
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Four steps to a safe deck
(BPT) - Now that the weather is
warmer and you’re spending more
time outdoors, it’s the perfect time
to check that your deck is ready for
outdoor entertaining. Just as you take
your car in for regular maintenance
to avoid bigger problems, a little
deck maintenance goes a long way
to ensure your peace of mind and to
give your deck a longer life. Here
are four tips to keep in mind as you
prepare to enjoy your backyard oasis:
1. Inspect your deck every year.
Ideally, you should inspect your
deck each year by going underneath
it to make sure posts, beams, joists,
deck boards, railings, fasteners and
connectors are all in good shape,
and nothing is unstable. “The
ledger connection is where the deck
connects to the house. It is one of
the most common failure points on a
poorly built deck. It’s very important
to use structural screws rather than
nails to secure your deck ledger
board to your home,” says David
Finkenbinder, a branch engineer with
Simpson Strong-Tie.
2. Build it right.
Like a house, a deck should be
designed to support the weight it
will need to carry - think people
and furniture, as well as the forces
of Mother Nature, such as wind and
snow. A safe deck needs load-tested,
structural connectors and fasteners
throughout the entire structure,
spanning from the house to the posts
in the ground. Your local county
building department or a licensed
contractor are both great resources
to check that your outdoor structures
are up to code. If you’re a DIYer,
you can also check out the DCA
6 - Prescriptive Residential Deck
Construction Guide.
3. Combat corrosion.
Decks - and the metal connectors that
keep them connected and safe - are
exposed to the elements. Over time,
metal connectors, screws and nails
can corrode and weaken the structure
of your deck. When choosing
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you live, and how weather and the
environment may affect your deck.
In many cases, connectors with a
zinc galvanized coating and hotdip galvanized fasteners provide
adequate corrosion resistance. If you
live along the coast or near bodies
of water, it is recommended that you
use stainless-steel connectors and
fasteners.
4. Maintain for beauty and safety.
Just like other parts of your home,
regular maintenance is needed. You
should keep your deck clean from
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Regional Networking Group
The Massachusetts Council of
Aging (MCOA) is launching a
new Regional Networking Group
program right in your local area to
support and assist people 50+ years
old who are looking for a new job
or guidance in transitioning into a
new career direction.
This program is open to any
individual who resides in MA and
is 50 years and older. Networking
meetings will be held at the
Hopkinton COA biweekly on the
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
at 9 a.m.
Upcoming Topics:
June 9 Eric Ross – “Power
Networking”
of your potential. This is an easy
yet thought provoking workshop.
Through the use of acrylic paints on
canvas you will become inspired to
find and express your purpose in life.
No art experience is needed. Please
bring an apron or a shirt suitable to
paint it. Looking forward to seeing
you!
The senior discount of $32 includes
all canvases and paint supplies
needed for the workshop. Payment
is due at the time of registration.
This workshop is presented
by
Kathleen
Wirtanen,
Art4Healing®Facilitator.
Please
contact Kathleen at kwirtanen@
verizon.net with any questions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To apply, please stop into the
Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street)
and fill out a Volunteer Application
or contact Sue Stewart, Volunteer
Coordinator at 508-497-9730 ext.
Networking meetings will be 1618.
moderated by Dawn Quesnel,
CPCC, PCC of CoachDQ.com, a Volunteer Wait Staff
Certified Career & Life Coach and The Hopkinton Senior Center is
creator of the B.R.I.D.G.E. Method in need of wait staff in our Dining
for the Encore Career and Amy Room which serves weekday lunch.
Beck, Co-Facilitator and Assistant You can choose to volunteer once
Director of the Hopkinton Senior a week, every other week, once a
Center. There is a nominal first- month, or more! Wait staff serve
time fee of $5 to attend. Coffee from 10:45 am - 1:00 pm. Duties
provided to encourage networking! include making sure table setup
is complete and guests are served
We look forward to seeing you at drinks, soup/salad, main course and
our next Networking Meeting on dessert, and tables are cleared and
June 9th at 9:00 am!
set up for the following day.
Subsequent meeting is on June 23rd.
Cost: $5 (tax deductible) all training Volunteer Prep Cook
materials provided at meeting.
The Senior Center is in need of
people interested in joining our
Art4Healing - “Paint Your Way to Team of Volunteer Prep Cooks who
Inner Peace”
help prepare and plate weekday
Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
lunches. Basic duties are preparing
Let yourself relax and experience garden salads and sandwiches,
all that you were meant to be! This setting up the sandwich bar, and
Art4Healing®
workshop is plating desserts. Prep Cook hours
relaxing and yet encourages you to are from 9-1. You can volunteer
let go of what’s holding you back once a week or once/twice a month
and spurs you on to reach more or more!
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On Tuesday, May 17, at Dunkin’ Donuts on 76 South Street,
Dunkin’ Donuts presented a $10,000 donation check to The
New England Center for Children, a school for children with
autism in Southborough. From left to right: Pictured (from
left to right): Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee Konse Scrivanos;
Dunkin’ Donuts General Manager Anita Houle; Dunkin’
Donuts Franchisee Neal Faulkner; Bradley; Xander; Luke;
Chief Development Officer for NECC Jared Bouzan; Mike;
Development Coordinator for NECC Heather Fortin;
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee and Co-chair of The DDBRCF
Northeast Chapter, Benny Omid; Director of Development
for NECC Joseph Ziska.
Whether you are considering purchasing a second property, are in the process of
purchasing, already own a second property, or want to learn how to incorporate as part
of your estateQMBO, this complimentary workshop will provide you with valuable
information on planning, purchasing, protecting, and preserving this major asset.
When: Tuesday, June 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Milford National Bank and Trust Company
300 East Main Street, Milford, MA
RSVP: Donna Crandall, 508-244-5118, [email protected]
Presenters
Planning: Financial Considerations
Scott Scales, Vice President, Department Manager, MNB Wealth Management
Purchasing: Purchasing Strategies
Gail Colella, Residential Loan Officer, The Milford National Bank and Trust Company
Protecting: Property, Liability and Casualty Concerns
Steven Ellis, President, Bright Insurance Agency, Milford MA
Preserving: Estate Planning and Keeping the Home in the Family
Timothy Borchers, Esq., Accredited Estate Planner,® Borchers Trust Law, Medway, MA
Moderator
Tony Chinappi, MNB Wealth Management
Dunkin’ Donuts Donates $10,000 to
Local School for Autistic Children
The Dunkin’ Donuts at 76 South Street
in Hopkinton, Dunkin’ Donuts executives
including Neil Faulkner, owner of the 76
South Street Dunkin’ Donuts, presented a
$10,000 check to the New England Center
for Children. The grant was given on behalf
of the Dunkin’ Donuts Baskin-Robbins
Community Foundation (DDBRCF). The
New England Center for Children is a
nonprofit research and education center in
Southborough dedicated to transforming
the lives of children with autism.
The New England Center for Children
is honored and grateful for the generous
contribution of the Dunkin’ Donuts
Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation,”
said Jared Bouzan, Chief Development
Officer of The New England Center for
Children. “These funds will be used to
further educate, foster independence,
and maximize the skills of children with
autism. Together Dunkin’ Donuts and the
New England Center are helping transform
the lives of autistic children, and giving
their families a better future.”
For more than 40 years, the New
England Center for Children has been
transforming the lives of children with
autism through education, research and
technology. Programs include home-based,
day, and residential programs; public
school partnerships; teaching software;
and research.
As the number of children diagnosed
with autism grows, so does the need for
autism education and research. Through
the generosity of Dunkin’ Donuts
franchisees, employees, vendors and
guests, The Dunkin’ Donuts BaskinRobbins Community Foundation raises
funds to support nonprofit organizations
making a difference in communities. Since
its founding, the DDBRCF has awarded $8
million in grants to local charities.
Seating is limited so please reserve your seat today.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Register Now for AYF
Fightin’ Irish Football
Hopkinton-Ashland
American Youth Football
A
(AYF) invites you to
take part in the
Fightin’ Irish Football
Program’s fifth year!
Athletes going into 1st through 8th grade
are invited to register now for the fall season.
TACKLE for 2nd–8th grade • FLAG for 1st–3rd grade
June 7th 7-9 pm
Informational &
Paperwork Night
Hopkinton High
School Gymnasium
Newly elected Town Clerk Connor Degan will oversee the Board of
Health vote recount with the Board of Registrars.
For more information go to
www.hopkintonashlandayf.org
and to join a program with a winning
tradition register at www.playAYFnow.org.
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Community briefs....
Pasta Dinner
The Boy Scouts are having a fund-raiser
Pasta dinner on June 17. Here is a link
to where people can buy tickets: https://
squareup.com/store/troop1hopkinton
summer reading. Donations to the sale will
be accepted until June 3. Please call Beth
Mezitt at 508-435-6335 to arrange a drop
off at her home.
Pop Up Pottery Sale
You are invited to celebrate
Linda Cloutier’s retirement!
Primarily Potters invites you to our on
Monday, June 6, 4 to 8 p.m. at Farmstead
Table Restaurant, 71 Union Street, Newton
Center (across from T station). Beautiful
one of a kind handmade pottery. Potters
include: Beth Zebal, Carol Mecagni,
Gabrielle Gold, Hana Reilly, Ineke Ceder,
Jill Soloway, Martha Gold, Mary Edwards,
and Sue Valentine. Free and open to the
public
Yard Sale
The Historical Society is in need of a few
volunteers to be at the building and accept
yard sale donations during advertised
drop-off times on Saturdays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays from May 28 to June 9.
The volunteer shifts for drop-off dates are
listed below. Please just send an email
[email protected] if you can
help with any of these designated times.
No experience needed! Drop-off dates and
times are: Thursday, June 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 1 - 4 p.m., - Tuesday, June
7, 3 - 5 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 3 - 5 p.m.
The yard sale itself will be on June 11-12,
and watch for a separate email calling for
volunteers to staff the event in a few weeks.
Friends of the Library Book
Sale
Saturday, June 11, Friends of the Library is
holding its book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on the Common. Stop by and stock up on
After 29 of teaching and loving children at
Faith Community Church and Hopkinton
Christian Preschool, Linda Cloutier is
retiring at the end of the current school
year.
All present and former students
and their families are invited to attend her
retirement celebration on Friday, June 10,
from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of
Faith Community Church. If you would
like to send a card or note, or contribute to
her gift, please send it to Vickie Hampton
at Faith Community Church before June
8. Video messages are being filmed at the
church on Sunday May 22 starting at 10:30
a.m. Mrs. Cloutier has been a blessing to so
many families. I hope that you will join us
in honoring her on June 10.
Support Mission Trip
Faith Community Church Fundraiser
to Support Student Mission Trip to the
Dominican Republic. HUGE Garage Sale/
Plant Sale/Car Wash. Saturday, June 11, 8
a.m. – 2 p.m.
Touch a Truck
Hopkinton
Public
Library
Foundation’s 5th Annual TouchA-Truck and Food Truck Festival
will take place, rain or shine, on
Sunday, June 12, 2016, from 11
a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Hopkinton High
School Parking Lot. This event has
SERVING HOPKINTON
CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS,
AND THEIR FAMILIES
FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES including:
Individual, Group
& Family Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Community
Education, Programs
& Activities
Information & Referral
Parent Consultation
Court Diversion
Advocacy
Hopkinton Substance Abuse Prevention Grant Programs:
• Free access to Narcan (opiate overdose antidote)
• Educational Programming on Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery
• Hopkinton Access to Coordinated Treatment Team (ACTT) –
Free Addiction and Recovery Support
To inquire about services or to register for upcoming programs, please contact:
Denise E. Hildreth, LICSW, PhD
Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton
[email protected] (508) 497-9781
www.hopkintonma.gov/home/government/departments/youth
something for boys and girls of all
ages!
Hopkinton Farmer’s Market
Sunday, June 12-October 16 at Town
Common. Corner of Main St. (Rt. 135)
and Ash St., Hopkinton. 1-5 p.m.; www.
hopkintonfarmersmarket.com (508) 5961651.
Class Reunions ’71 & ‘72
The Hopkinton High School classes of
1971 and 1972 are holding a class reunion
on July 9 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Woodville
Rod and Gun Club. The price is $25 per
person or $40 per couple. Checks may be
sent to:
Hopkinton High Class of ‘71. P.O. Box 43,
Hopkinton, Ma. 01748
Regional Networking Group
The Massachusetts Council of Aging
(MCOA) is launching a new Regional
Networking Group program right in
your local area to support and assist
people 50+ years old who are looking
for a new job or guidance in transitioning
into a new career direction. If you are
unemployed and actively looking for
work, underemployed and looking for a
new career direction, or recently retired,
not ready to stop working and looking for
your “Encore Career”, this program is
for YOU! This program is open to any
individual who resides in MA and is 50
years and older. Networking meetings will
be held at the Hopkinton COA biweekly
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
at 9 a.m., March – June 2016. Networking
meetings will be moderated by Dawn
Quesnel, CPCC, PCC of CoachDQ.com, a
Certified Career & Life Coach and creator
of the B.R.I.D.G.E. Method for the Encore
Career and Amy Beck, Co-Facilitator and
Assistant Director of the Hopkinton Senior
Center. There is a nominal first-time fee of
$5 to attend. Coffee provided to encourage
networking!
We look forward to seeing
you at our next Networking Meeting on
April 14th at 9 a.m.! Next meetings are on
May 12th and 26th and June 9th and 23rd.
Cost: $5 (tax deductible) one-time fee
includes all training materials provided at
meeting.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory
Care (50 West Main St., Hopkinton) is
hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Support Group every third Thursday of
the month from 5 - 6 p.m. in The Lodge.
The group is free, open to the public, and
focuses on individuals who care for people
in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s
and related Dementias. This support group
is an Alzheimer’s Association Approved
Support Group in New England. Light
refreshments will be served. Please call
Liz Kemp, LCSW at (508) 435-125- ext.
29 to register.
Alzheimer’s Support
For caregivers in the Milford area, there is a
new monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group.
Alzheimer’s / Dementia (Public Invited).
To be held at the Whitcomb House, 245
Main Street, Milford beginning June 16, 6
– 7:30 p.m.
Third Thursday of Every
Month. Email: David Kingsley, Executive
Director at dkingsley@capitalseniorliving.
net
Please put Support Group in Subject Line
or Call David at 508-634-2440.
HOPKINTON
CENTER
HISTORY
Interested in local history? The Hopkinton
History Center, at 168 Hayden Rowe Street,
provides public access to historical Town
records, photographs, maps, year books,
artifacts, and manuscripts. Museum hours
are Mondays 2 -5 p.m. and Thursdays
5 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more
information, call 508-435-4502 or email
[email protected].
Kick off Concert
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA)
welcomes Boston’s premiere dance band
NightRhythm to headline the HCA Summer
Kick Off Concert Friday, June 17 from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring
a blanket, picnic, and the entire family to
this free concert at the HCA’s new outdoor
performance space at 98 Hayden Rowe St.
in Hopkinton. This concert is just the start
of a full summer of outdoor concerts and
events at the HCA. For more information,
and a full schedule of happenings, visit
www.hopartscenter.org/hca-calendar. The
Summer Kick Off Concert is sponsored by
the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and the
Barbara Corbett Dobson and Dave Dobson
Memorial Fund. This is the third year the
fund has supported family entertainment
in Hopkinton. The Corbett family created
the fund in memory of their mother
Barbara and her husband Dave who loved
music and spending time with family. To
make a donation to the fund, visit www.
hopartscenter.org/summerconcert.
Art on the Trail
The opening is planned for Sunday August
7.
Sharon Timlin 5k & Family
Fun Day
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 8:30 - 12 noon.
Hopkinton High School. A fun day for the
whole family! Register online at www.
sharontimlinrace.org Races will sell out
so register early. Honored guest: Mike
Timlin, retired MLB pitcher for Boston
Red Sox. Enjoy 5k race, new fun color run
(sold out), fun and games for kids, dunk
tank, raffles, silent auction, music, food and
much more. All proceeds benefit the angel
fund towards ALS research. For more
information go to www.sharontimlinrace.
org
ATT June 18
The Massachusetts Breast Cancer
Coalition (MBCC) will be holding its
annual, statewide Against the Tide swim,
kayak, walk, and/or run fundraising events
again in 2016. The morning events consist
of several components: competitive and
recreational swims, recreational kayak,
recreational walk, and USA Track &
Field certified 5K/10K competitive and
recreational runs. Participants of all ages
and abilities can choose 1, 2, or 3 of these
exciting activities. The event also offers an
Aquathon “Splash and Dash” component,
where participants “splash” in the
competitive 1-mile swim and immediately
“dash” in the competitive 5K or 10K run
(chosen by the participant). Participants
may register as an individual or as part of
a team. Registration is $40 per non-student
per event activity and $25 per student per
event activity. The aquathon is $80 for
non-students and $50 for students. We
encourage all participants to fundraise
beyond these suggested minimums, as all
proceeds support the Massachusetts Breast
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Cancer Coalition. Prizes will be awarded
to the podium finishers and top fundraisers.
The statewide Metro-Boston Against the
Tide will be held for the 24th year at DCR’s
Hopkinton State Park on Saturday, June
18, 2016. The statewide Cape Cod Against
the Tide will be held for the 17th year at
DCR’s Nickerson State Park on Saturday,
August 20, 2016. Both statewide events
start at 7 a.m. and end at 12 noon. Please
visit www.mbcc.org/swim or call 617-3766222 for more information and to register.
family member who is a patient. Each shift
is three hours, and shifts are available late
morning, afternoon, evening and night
any day of the week. This role is ideal for
anyone looking to add steps to their day as it
entails a lot of walking. To apply, download
a volunteer application at milfordregional.
org and return it to Volunteer Services, or
email Elaine Willey at ewilley@milreg.
org. All volunteers are screened and must
provide character references and complete
a criminal background check.
Greyhounds Friend Hold Hospice Volunteers Needed
Inaugural 5K Walk/Run SALMON VNA & Hospice is seeking
compassionate, reliable volunteers who
Fundraiser
wish to offer a kind, caring presence to
Saturday, June 25, 2016 – 9 a.m. (check-in
8 - 8:45 a.m.). Rain or shine. Greyhound
Friends Kennel - 167 Saddle Hill Road,
Hopkinton. Take a lengthy run or stroll
with a pet, friend or family member while
supporting local greyhounds and other
breeds by participating in Greyhound
Friends’ first-ever 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser.
Please visit greyhoundfds.org and click on
the event link to sign up, become a sponsor
and for more information. You can also
email Melissa at [email protected]
for further information.
Heart Challenge
Join the American Heart Association for
an adventurous 5K obstacle trail run with
family, friends, co-workers and survivors at
this year’s Heart Challenge on Saturday,
June 25th at Prowse Farm in Canton,
MA. The event will kick-off at 8am with
heats running through noon, followed by
an on-site Summer Celebration which will
include a short speaking program, live
music and Hands-Only CPR Trainings!
The course is designed to be completed
by anyone that can run a 5K. To register
or for more information visit www.
heartchallenge.org or call 781.373.4517.
Sunshine Club
The Sunshine Club of the Douglas Senior
Center will be taking a day trip to Meredith,
NH on Thursday,
July 28. The musical “My Fair Lady”
will be at the Interlakes Theatre, a great
summer theatre! There will
be lunch at Hart’s Turkey Farm with a
choice of turkey dinner, roast sirloin, or
broiled haddock.
Everything is included for $74. The seats
are in rows C -F of the orchestra. On
Monday, August 15 there
will be a cruise out of Portland, ME to
Bailey’s Island with lunch on the island.
Choices are lobster,
haddock
or
Mediterranean
pasta
(vegetarian.) The price is $92. Tues, Sept
13 will be a cruise on the
MS/Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee
w/the buffet on the boat and a stop in
Wolfeboro for $72. All
trips originate from the Westborough
Senior Center and the Whitinsville
WalMart . Everyone is welcome to join
the group on any of these trips. Please call
Sue at 508-476-5820 for more information.
Volunteer
If you have a few hours a week to give,
are friendly and outgoing, want to give
back to your community, consider
volunteering at Milford Regional. Some of
the volunteer needs include visitor escort,
lobby information, emergency department
volunteer, wheelchair escorts and gift
shop assistance. Milford Regional has a
particular need for volunteers to serve as
emergency department visitor escorts. In
this role, volunteers escort visitors from
the emergency room lobby to see their
hospice patients and their families in
the town of Hopkinton for 1-2 hours per
week; training will be provided. Please
contact SALMON’s Hospice Volunteer
Coordinator Mike Metcalf at 774-2148702 or [email protected].
Hopkinton
Group
Networkers
The Hopkinton Networkers Group (HNG)
is for those who are unemployed or
employed who would like to network with
those who are in a similar situation. The
purpose of the group is to provide leads,
ideas,
search strategies and encouragement for
area job-seekers through face-to-face
meetings and e-mail conversations. HNG
meets the first and third Friday of the
month at St. John the Evangelist Church
Parish Hall from 10 a.m.to 12 noon. HNG
is an umbrella organization utilizing an
e-mail distribution list to share job leads,
ideas and to request assistance. Any
job-seeking member is welcome to all
meetings. Reminders of meeting times and
locations are published in weekly e-mails
to members. Meetings are free except
for a small voluntary donation of $1 per
meeting to help pay for coffee and meeting
supplies. For further information, please
contact [email protected].
Women’s Club
The Hopkinton Women’s Club invites you
to join us in contributing to our community
through volunteer opportunities, in
developing new friendships and in having
fun together. Meetings are held the second
Monday of each month from September
to June and new members are always
welcome. For more information contact
Barbara Buchner, 508-435-4028 or email
[email protected].
The
Women’s Club summer picnic will be
held at 10 a.m. on June 6 (rain date June
7). Contact [email protected] for
more information.
Running Club
The Hopkinton Running Club is a group of
runners of all abilities, from the painfully
slow to the ridiculously fast, living in
and around Hopkinton. Established in
the spring of 2003, we’re dedicated to
promoting running as a lifestyle, improving
the fitness of our community, and providing
a welcoming environment for those new to
the sport, as well as seasoned veterans. Join
us for a Saturday Club Run at 7:30 a.m.!
Contact our Membership Director (info@
runhopkinton.org) for details on location.
For more information about the club, visit
our website at www.runhopkinton.org or
follow us on Twitter @RunHopkinton.
in 2014: 1) Town voted YES for the
restoration, renovation and expansion of
our
Library, 2) $4.5 million state grant awarded
to Hopkinton, 3) $525,000 raised toward
our $1,000,000 goal!
But our work is not yet finished. We still
need your help! BUILD WITH US! by
joining 1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library,
attending fundraising events, supporting
HPLF marathon runners, or encouraging
others to be a part of our Town’s future.
Add YOUR name to the growing list of
those who already have joined together
to make this incredible opportunity for
our community a reality. You can learn
more at HPLFinc.org and facebook.com/
HPLFpage
Join Hopkinton Girl Scouts!
Interested in Girl Scouts? Come learn
more about the largest girl led program
in America! Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place. Visit
www.hopkintongirlscouts.org for more
information. Join today!
Hopkinton Moms Group
Calling all moms! The Hopkinton Moms
Group offers a wide variety of activities to
participate in for you and your children and
committees to serve on from Playgroups to
the Service Committee. We work together
to organize exciting activities, maintain
regular outings and serve the community. If
you are interested in joining please contact
[email protected]
Calling All Metro
Business
Women;
Location
Gentiva Hospice is in need of caring
individuals to provide friendly visits and
companionship to patients and families in
your community. Visit near where you live
or work. Flexible training schedule and
hours and ongoing support is provided. For
more information please call Jennifer Long
at 508-229-0912 or
via e-mail: [email protected]
Support Groups
Milford Regional Medical Center Support
Groups offering Caregivers Support
Group, Chronic Pain Support Group and
many other support groups, go to MRMC’s
website at milfordregional.org.
Milford Regional Medical Center is
inviting Facebook and Twitter users to
become Facebook fans of the medical
center and to follow us on Twitter. Simply
go to our Web site, milfordregional.org
and click on either the “F” for Facebook or
the little bird, for Twitter. Both icons are
located at the top right of the home page on
our Web site.
Child seat inspection
Hopkinton Fire Department will offer
free child seat inspection and education.
Lt. Patrick Gross, a certified CPS (Child
Passenger Safety) technician will work
with the parents to install the child safety
seat in the safest manner. Installations
Monday to Thursday by appointment only.
West
New
NEW (Network of Enterprising Women)
invites all Metro West Business women
to attend our monthly meetings. If you are
from the Metro West area, in business and
a woman, we invite you to attend one of
our meetings, where you will be treated
to; a free, healthy breakfast-style buffet,
an opportunity to network with other
women and to listen to one of our dynamic
presenters. NEW is happy to announce it
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OBITUARIES
Michael R. Pedroli
Maria G. Garcia
Michael R. Pedroli, 39, of Hopkinton,
MA died May 26, 2016, as a result of a
tragic motor vehicle accident.
Michael
was a loving son, brother, husband and
father who devoted himself to his family
and friends.
He leaves behind his beloved wife
Kristen (Laggis) Pedroli and sons, Nicholas
and Matthew. He was the devoted son of
Richard and Paula (Collatos) Pedroli of
Milford, MA (formerly of Norwood, MA)
and cherished brother of Lauren Pedroli of
Natick. He is also survived by his in-laws
Nicholas and Donna Laggis of Ayer, MA;
brother-in- law and sister-in- law Todd and
Jennifer Robinson of Ashland, MA and
their children Alexa and Tyler. Michael
also leaves behind many loving aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Michael was born on June 3, 1976, in
Boston, MA. He attended Norwood Public
Schools graduating in 1995. In 1999, he
graduated from Bentley University with
a degree in Marketing. He was employed
by Callahan Chemical Company as Vice
President of Sales.
Mike’s love of sports started at a young
age, and he was a gifted athlete. This
passion for sports led him to become a
tireless coach for both of his sons and many
other children in Hopkinton. Mike was an
inspiration to all who knew him and was a
role model in his community. His loss will
be felt in countless ways.
A memorial funeral Mass will be
celebrated Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at
10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist
Church, Hopkinton.
Burial will be
at the family’s convenience. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church
Street, Hopkinton (www.callanancronin.
com).
HOPKINTON – Maria G. Garcia, 96,
passed away peacefully on May 16, 2016
at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham,
MA. She was the wife of Rafael E. Garcia,
who predeceased her
in 2015. They were
married for over 50
years. Maria was born
on a small island in the
Pacific Ocean, Chiloe,
in South America, in
the town of Castro. She
was the daughter of
the late Luis Antonio and Maria Antonia
(Gallardo) Guerrero. She immigrated
to the United States in 1960 and met her
husband, Rafael in New York City, where
they lived for 35 years before retiring to
Hopkinton, MA.
She was an accomplished, formally trained
seamstress and worked in the garment
district in New York City. She worked with
many famous fashion designers throughout
her long career and she took great pride in
her beautiful work. She loved to travel and
returned to her native Chile throughout
the years. She especially loved seeing
the snowcapped Andes Mountains and
yearned for that spectacular view when she
could no longer travel.
Maria adored her daughter, Cecile Garcia
Desmond, her grandson, James Desmond
and her son-in- law, John Desmond, all
of Hopkinton. She also leaves behind her
beloved niece, Cecilia Acuna of Rego
Park, NY.
A memorial funeral Mass will be
celebrated Friday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. in
St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church
Street. Burial will be private. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, (www.
callanancronin.com,) 34 Church Street.
Hopkinton Middle School
Teacher Named Physical
Education Teacher of the Year
by Jean Cann
The Massachusetts Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (MA-HPERD) named Hopkinton
Middle School teacher John Parker the
Massachusetts Physical Education Middle
School Teacher of the Year at its annual
award banquet in April.
The veteran teacher of 22 years has
taught in Hopkinton for the past 12
years, following positions in Andover
and Methuen, Massachusetts, as well as
Gilford, New Hampshire. Of the award,
he said, “It is based on recommendations
from colleagues, administrators, parents
and former students, and focuses on the
overall program. A lot of great people said
a lot of very nice things about me. It was
very humbling to hear what they had to
say.”
At the awards ceremony he displayed
some of the T-shirts he’s become known
for. One reads, “Of course I’m right, I’m
Mr. Parker.” Another says, “Behind every
great coach is someone rolling their eyes.”
When he started teaching in Hopkinton,
his family started giving him T-shirts with
funny, thought provoking, or confusing
sayings printed on them. One of his
favorites explains the mindset he’s held
during his years of teaching. It says, “I can
explain it to you, but I can’t understand it
for you.” Parker said, “I really think that a
lot of responsibility for learning should be
on the learner. I can talk about and explain
things over and over, but it is the student
who has to truly want to learn it for it
to stick.” Another T-shirt that provokes
laughs says, “Facing your fears builds
strength, but running from them makes
for a great cardio workout.”
While helping students face their fears
and complete great cardio workouts,
among other skills and feats, Parker
appreciates his role in their lives. “It is
so amazing to see how much the students
change from the time they show up in
sixth grade to the time they move on to the
HS, and I really enjoy being a part of that
process of change,” he said. “I remember
middle school and how stressful it can be. I
hope students in my class feel comfortable
taking risks and trying things that they did
not think they could ever attempt.” While
he’s mentoring the students through
middle school, the award-winning teacher
may be wearing his “World’s Okayest
Teacher” T-shirt.
June 2, 2016
OBITUARIES
Community (continued from page 19)
Call 508-497-2325 between 8 a.m. and 4
p.m. Monday to Thursday to schedule an
appointment.
Wheels of the World
Do you have a manual wheelchair, walker,
aluminum crutches or canes that are no
longer needed? Donate them to Wheels of
the World. They will be refurbished and
distributed overseas to those in need. A
tax deductible receipt will be provided on
request. Call Cindy at 508-653-3743.
Town Clerk
NEW Office Hours: Town Clerk – Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday - 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 2
p.m.
Recycling
If any charitable groups want to participate
in this program, please call Bob Snyder at
435-4528.
The Town of Hopkinton DPW is now
offering Electronic Waste Drop-off at the
Recycling Center Saturdays from 7:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a nominal charge as
follows: PC Monitors and Large TVs, $10,
Small TVs and Household Electronics $5,
Portable Electronics $1. To dispose of an
item, see the Recycling Center Attendant.
Compassionate Friends
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Barbara Blanchette
David Serocki
Mary E. Foss
WESTBOROUGH – Barbara M.
(Murphy) Blanchette, 83, died Tuesday,
May 24, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation
in Worcester. She was the widow of the
late Richard L. Blanchette, who died in
1968. Born in Marlborough, she was the
daughter of the late Charles and Alice
(Monette) Murphy and was a graduate of
Marlborough High School, class of 1950.
A long-time resident of Westborough,
she worked in the Westborough school
system for many years and also served as
a home health aide. Barbara raised seven
children and enjoyed spending time with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Nancy
and Kenneth Quick of Narragansett, RI,
Richard and Gail Blanchette of Buford,
GA, Katie and Paul Bolduc of Windham,
NH, Paul and Kathleen Blanchette of
Oxford, Melissa and Wayne Comeau of
Hopkinton, Sara and James Ringer of
Dudley, and Heidi Blanchette of Beverly
Hills, FL. She also leaves her brother
Charles Murphy of FL, her sisters Louise
Amato of Boylston and Kathleen
Cicerone, 13 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service took place in the
Callanan-Cronin funeral home. Burial
followed in Pine Grove Cemetery,
Westborough.
Hopkinton and formerly Holliston David Charles Serocki, 72, of Hopkinton
and formerly Holliston,
passed away May 22,
2016
at
Metrowest
Medical
Center
in
Framingham. He was the
son of the late Mabel and
William Serocki. He was
the husband of 52 years to
Sharon Serocki of Hopkinton.
David was a member of the Maspenock
Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and
gardening. He was also involved with the
Hopkinton Boy Scouts.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
three children, Patricia Tetreault and her
husband Jason of Bellingham, Stephen
and Matthew Serocki, both of Hopkinton;
three brothers, Thomas Serocki and his
wife Carol of Medway, Dennis Serocki and
his wife Donna of Holliston, and William
Serocki and his wife Edna of Plymouth and
his sister, Sandra Maycock of Holliston as
well as his brother in law, William Phipps
of Holliston. He also leaves behind two
grandchildren, Logan and Wyatt and many
nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He
is predeceased by a sister, Alice Phipps.
A funeral service was held in the
Chesmore Funeral Home, Holliston.
Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery
in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Salvation Army or St.
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Hopkinton - Mary E. Foss, 95, of
Brentwood, NH and formerly of Hopkinton,
passed away February 16, 2016 in
Brentwood, NH. Born in Peace River
Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter
of the late Mary (Murphy) and Andrew
Dunning. She was the wife of the late
Edward C. Foss who passed away in 1979.
Mary was a 1938 graduate of Hopkinton
High School. She was a very active
member in the Seniors’ Red
Hat Club. She loved to travel to see friends
and relatives any time she could.
She is survived by her children, James
Foss of Lynn, William Foss of Levittown,
PA, Kathleen Chick of
Lenore, NC, a brother, Richard A. Dunning,
as well as 12 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She is predeceased by two
sons, Frederick and Joseph Foss.
A graveside service was held in St.
John’s Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Friends
of the Hopkinton Seniors, 28 Mayhew
St. Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements
are under the care of the Chesmore
Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.
chesmorefuneralhome.com
A support group for those who have lost
a child meets the third Tuesday of every
month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church on Washington Street in Holliston.
Anyone who has lost a child of any age is
invited.
La Leche League
of Hopkinton/
Ashland/Holliston
holds
meetings
each month for women looking for
breastfeeding information and mother-tobe support. Led by experienced mothers,
topics range from the basic how-to’s of
breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties, to
nighttime parenting, introducing solids and
weaning. Babies are always welcome. Call
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for Mary.
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Location: 86 South Street
Phone: 508-435-6511
Web Site: www.projectjustbecause.org
Email: [email protected]
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problem. Meetings are Thursdays at 7:30
p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Wood Street
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- 5 p.m., Sat-Sun, and Mon. holidays, 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. Trails: Tues-Sun, and Mon.
holidays, dawn to dusk. Nine miles of
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and along the Charles River include a
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A Woods Walk with Tom Wessels
June 5, 2016 (Sunday) 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Herons Galore! Birding at the Rookery
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Watercolors in Nature
June 11, 2016 (Saturday) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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June 2, 2016
13th Timlin Race Expecting to Surpass $1.5
Million Raised for ALS Research
by Jean Cann
Abbie Rosenberg founded the Sharon
Timlin Memorial Race to Cure ALS in 2004
after her longtime friend George Mazareas
was diagnosed with the progressive
neurodegenerative disease. Rosenberg,
the Timlin Race Event Director, recently
visited her friend, who is paralyzed and
kept alive by a breathing machine, but
fully cognitively aware. Communicating
by blinking and an alphabet board, he told
her, “A wealthy man wants many things,
but a sick man wants only one.”
The Timlin Race is working to give all
those sick with ALS the one thing they
want—a cure. After this year’s event,
organizers expect that their total amount
raised for ALS in the race’s 13 years will
surpass $1.5 million. This year’s Timlin
Race will take place on Saturday, June
18 and includes the professionally-timed
USATF certified 5k, sold-out Kids’ Color
Run, and a Family Fun Day with food, live
music, games, the dunk a teacher dunk tank,
and raffles and silent auction prizes. All
money raised at the event goes directly to
The Angel Fund, a non-profit organization
that supports ALS research at the Cecil
B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular
Research.
“There have been huge advances, but
unfortunately we still have a way to go to
find a treatment,” said Rosenberg. “We
are closer than ever though. Since the race
started, and thanks to actual money raised
by the Timlin Event, specific mutated
genes have been identified and now the
real challenge is how to turn those genes
off. Our goal is to see treatments in human
trials in the next year or two.”
Former Red Sox pitcher Mike Timlin,
whose mother Sharon died from ALS
and is the race’s namesake, will attend
this year’s event with family and friends
as he does each year. New this year, in
addition to the Kids’ Color Run, the Timlin
Race Committee has started a Sharon
Timlin Memorial Scholarship award for
a graduating Hopkinton High School
student.
“We are so thankful for all that the entire
town does to support us and, in particular
the Hopkinton Public Schools (faculty and
students), make this day possible,” said
Rosenberg. “It is really heartwarming to
see everyone come out, chip in, help us
raise money for this awful disease and
have fun in the process!”
Rosenberg and her all-volunteer
committee are especially motivated to
help find a cure for ALS since another race
supporter and friend was diagnosed. Rich
Kennedy, The Angel Fund president, has
cared for many ALS patients including
his brother and father, who died from the
disease. A physical therapist, Kennedy
recognized a foot issue while training for
his 31st consecutive Boston Marathon. After
the official ALS diagnosis when Rosenberg
asked what the Timlin Committee could
do, he praised the work they’ve already
done and noted that if further research
doesn’t save him in time, it will save his
children, nieces, and nephews and many
others. When she asked what she could
do to help, Kennedy said, “Keep on doing
what you’re doing.”
To help the Timlin event keep doing
what it does, people may donate money,
volunteer, register to race, and participate
in the Family Fun Day. Further information
about all of the ways to support the event is
available at sharontimlinrace.org
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OBITUARIES
Gordon E. Marquis
Helen Fair Cady
Hopkinton - Gordon E. Marquis, 84, died
peacefully on May 10, 2016 of cancer at
his home in Upton, MA. Born in Boston,
he grew up in Newton, MA, graduated
from Newton High School, and received
a B.A. in History from Colby College in
Waterville, ME.
He subsequently
graduated
from
the
intensive U.S. Army
Language School in
Monterey, CA in 1954.
He was assigned as a
Russian interpreter in
occupied Germany, and
was honorably discharged in 1960.
He remained in Europe enjoying his
love of mountain climbing and hiking in
many countries. After returning to the
U.S., he earned a Certificate in Accounting
from Bentley College in 1963.
Gordon spent over 30 years with New
England Electric System (now National
Grid), originally in the Finance and
Accounting group, and subsequently in
the Environmental Affairs team where he
spent most of his career. He combined his
background in history and his love of the
out-of-doors in a unique career that took
him all over New England’s small towns,
rivers and dams, and transmission right-ofways. He was full of stories of unexpected
adventures and beauty.
He assembled the first, and awardwinning, agreement between a major
utility and The Nature Conservancy for
the protection of rare, threatened, and
endangered species. When the first ever
electrical transmission lines crossed from
Hudson Bay, Canada into New England,
he was responsible for “No Adverse
Effect Determination” upon archeological
sites and properties eligible for the U.S.
National Register of Historic Places.
Many of his industry colleagues became
close, personal friends over the years.
Living in Hopkinton, MA for 28
years, Gordon was on the Board of the
Hopkinton Little League, Chairman of
the Finance Committee, Chairman of
the Superintendent of Schools Search
Committee, a member of the Republican
Town
Committee,
Conservation
Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals,
and Founder and Chairman of the Capital
Improvement Program Committee. He
marched for racial equality with Dr. Martin
Luther King in Boston and was a summer
host parent for children from Roxbury, MA
in the Episcopal Civil Rights Visitation
program for many summers.
After raising their family in Hopkinton,
Gordon and his wife moved to Upton,
MA, where he served on the Historical
Commission. He also organized and
archived the important historical papers of
Adin Ballou into a custom-made viewing
chest at the Hopedale Unitarian Parish.
Gordie, as he was so affectionately
called by his family and friends, will long
be remembered for his wry humor, his
quick wit, and strong intellect. He was an
avid fly fisherman with a profound love
of the Allagash and Montana. Aroostook
County in northern Maine and its people
also held a special place in his heart. A
life-long train buff, he would always
choose Amtrak over an airline.
He loved living in two colonial-era
houses with all their quirks, and was
passionate about tending his vegetable
garden, flowers, and shrubs. He was a
voracious reader of history and an opera
aficionado. He was also a devoted friend
of Bill W., Dr. Bob, and Jack the Barber
for over 35 years.
Hopkinton - Helen Fair Cady, 96, of
Hopkinton, passed away Monday, May
16, 2016 at Metrowest Medical Center in
Framingham. Born in Framingham, she
was the daughter of the late Helen (Durand)
and Raymond Fair.
She was the wife of the late Francis “Buzz”
W. Cady who passed away in 2006.
A lifelong Hopkinton resident, Helen
helped to start the Little League in
Hopkinton. She was a hard worker and
enjoyed being involved in the Hopkinton
Senior Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann
C. Raymond and her husband Robert;
her sister, Virginia Bamforth of FL; four
grandchildren, Dawn, Debra , Jon, and
Julie; five great-grandchildren and one
great-great grandchild. She is predeceased
by her son William F. Cady who passed
away in 2010 as well as her siblings,
Raymond and Joseph Fair and Mildred and
Catherine.
www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
A
funeral service took place in the funeral
home. Burial followed in Mt. Auburn
Cemetery in Hopkinton. Donations may be
made to Friends of the Hopkinton Senior
Center, 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton, MA
01748.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55
years, Pauline (Hoyt) Marquis.
He is also survived by their two
children and spouses, Will Marquis and
his wife, Michele of Sutton, MA and
Victoria Petracca and her husband, John
of Lancaster, MA. He is also survived
by his grandchildren, Christina of NYC,
Alexander Gordon and Isabella of Sutton,
MA, and Anthony and Anna Grace Petracca
of Lancaster, MA, caring friend Kaylin
Petracca, as well as his nephew and nieces.
He was predeceased by his parents, Will
and Martha Marquis, and his sister, Anne
Stevenson.
The Marquis Family extends its
heartfelt gratitude to Gordon’s oncologist,
Dr. Michael Constantine, as well as all
of his devoted care givers at Dana Farber
in Milford and Boston. Gordon’s family
is equally appreciative of his devoted
nursing care through Salmon VNA, and
in particular to Ellen Luby RN, as well
as his outstanding hospice nurse, Teresa
Wojnowski RN, and caring aide, Jenna
Daughbenaugh. We are forever grateful
for the level of care he received.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Upton Public Library at 2
Main Street, P.O. Box 1196, Upton, MA
01568, the Hopedale Unitarian Parish at 65
Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747, or
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 20 Prospect
Street, Milford, MA 01757. There will be
no calling hours.
A memorial service
will be held at Hopedale
Unitarian
Parish
on
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Honors
Lasell College in Newton recently named
Alexandra Livis of Hopkinton to the
Lasell College Dean’s List for the Spring
2016 semester. Livis, whose major is
Fashion and Retail Merchandising, is a
member of the class of 2018.
Assumption College has announced that
Jaclyn Chirco, a member of the Class
of 2017, was named to the College’s
undergraduate Dean’s List for the spring
2016 semester.
Nazareth College is proud to announce that
Matthew Manzella of Hopkinton has been
named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016
semester. Manzella is majoring in Health
Sciences.
Those who made the Dean’s list at
Coastal Carolina University are: Anthony
Lisciotto, a sophomore majoring in
management and Jared Ridgway, a
sophomore majoring in communication.
The following students made the dean’s
list at James Madison University for the
spring 2016 semester: Halley Barton,
who is majoring in psychology, Joseph
Kuykendall, who is majoring in sport and
recreation management and Renee Salois,
who is majoring in health sciences.
Named to the Dean’s List at Northeastern
University are: Kayla Sullivan, majoring
in Nursing, Spencer Franklin, majoring
in Computer Science/Game Design, Paul
Langton, majoring in Computer Science,
Connor Murdock of the Rochester
Institute of Technology men’s crew
team was named to the 2016 National
Invitational Rowing Championships AllAcademic Team on Thursday, May 19. For
a student-athlete to be recognized to the
NIRC All-Academic Team, they must have
completed one full-year at their institution
(freshmen and first-year transfers are not
eligible), maintain a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.35 and be recognized
as a varsity letter winner. He is the son of
Thomas and Michelle Murdock.
Sara Elizabeth Johnson was named to
the Dean’s List at the College of William
& Mary.
Jake Le Suer, 2016, Honors, Biological
Sciences, Allison Marculitis, 2017, High
Honors, Government and Amanda St.
Laurent, 2018, High Honors, Human
Development were named to the Dean’s
List at Connecticut College.
Michael Ng, majoring in Computer Sci/
Interactive Media, Kyle Bills, majoring in
Criminal Justice, Nina Cok, majoring in
Chemistry, Timothy Greizer, majoring
in Biochemistry, Justin Ullman,
majoring in Chemistry, Timothy
Fujiyoshi, majoring in International
Business, Joseph Grabmeier, majoring
in Business Administration, Elizabeth
Petracca, majoring in Business
Administration, Jessica Scott, majoring
in General Studies, Health Science an
Sree Vishant Prabhakaran, majoring in
Comp Sci/Mathematics, and member of
the University Honors Program. Meghan
Murdock, majoring in Political Science/
Business Adm, and member of the
University Honors Program.
Scott Nixon, Westfield State University
‘18, an Economics and Criminal Justice
major has received academics honors by
achieving Dean’s List for spring ‘16.
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Mackenzie Burke is an Undeclared major
in the College of Arts and Sciences. Kelton
Bogasky is a Business Administration
major in the Grossman School of Business
were named to the Dean’s List for the
spring 2016.
The following local residents were named
to the Worcester Polytech University’s
Dean’s List for academic
excellence for the spring 2016 semester.
Amanda Dings is a member of the class of
2019 majoring in aerospace
engineering, Sumayyah Ahmed is a
member of the class of 2019 majoring in
biology and biotechnology,
Zachary Sellman is a member of the
class of 2016 majoring in biomedical
engineering and Shannon Moffat is a
member of the class of 2018 majoring in
mechanical engineering.
June 2, 2016
Grads
MassBay Community College recently
honored students at the College’s 54th
Commencement ceremony on Thursday,
May 19 at the Wellesley Hills campus.
Nearly 300 students participated in
this year’s Commencement ceremony,
representing students from 38 countries
from around the world. Hopkinton
resident Amy Roberts was awarded the
Divisional Award for her 3.735 GPA for the
Division of Health Sciences, earning her
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
Roberts had dropped out of high school
and earned her GED, a mother of two, she
worked for 13 years at Stop & Shop when
she realized she wanted to be in a role
where she could help others. She credits
her success to the support and sacrifice
of her partner, Dave, who went to great
lengths to make sure that she could earn
her degree. With his support, she stayed
focused on her goal and she said, “literally
gave it my all.”
Roberts will take her registered nursing
exam in the coming months and hopes to
be employed full-time as a nurse.
Students who received their degrees from
Champlain College include Kyle Braga
and Thomas Markinac.
Clint Atkinson, of Hopkinton, was one
of 693 graduates to receive a degree
during Assumption College’s 99th
Commencement exercises on Saturday,
May 7. Atkinson was awarded a Bachelor
of Arts degree.
Local residents received degrees at
Clemson University’s May 7, 2016,
commencement ceremonies. Kathryn
Mary Cook who graduated Cum Laude
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and
Adam Brooks O’Neil who graduated with
a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
Barrett Hanlon was awarded a Bachelor
of Science in Accounting from Salve
Regina University.
John Riga has received a BA degree
from Lasell College. The achievement
was announced during commencement
exercises on the Newton, MA campus
in May 15, 2016. Riga majored in
Communication
Jenna Nicole Espinosa, Bachelor of
Social Work, Social Work, cum Laude was
graduated by Baylor University.
Harrison S. Sullivan, son of Kristin and
Sean Sullivan of Hopkinton, received a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton
College on Sunday, May 22, at the
Commencement ceremony concluding the
college’s 204th year.
Graduates from the University of New
Hampshire include Allison Onofrio who
earned a BS in Neuroscience:Animal
Behavior Cum Laude, Brooke McMullen
who earned a BS in Communication Sci
& Disorders, Dean Otey who earned a
BA in Political Science, Justin Diercks
who earned a BS in BusAdm :Marketing,
Kelci O’Rourke who earned a BS in
BusAdm:Marketing, Lynsy Calvario
who earned a BS in RMP:Program &
Event Management, Nathan Weiner
who earned a BS in BusAdm:Accounting,
Tyler DeWolfe who earned a BS in
BusAdm:Finance and William Elder who
earned a BA in Communication.
Michela Russo, Olivia Kent and Jake
Doucette graduated from Salem State
University.
June 2, 2016
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Hopkinton’s Tenth Relay for Life
Raised More than $117,190
by Jean Cann
A steady rain started during the opening ceremony and continued for most of Hopkinton’s
10th Relay for Life, but didn’t dampen the spirit or enthusiasm of participants, many
wearing themed T-shirts and other paraphernalia for their teams with catchy names like
Pirates of the Cure-ibbean and Remission Accomplished. Fifty teams and 534 participants
combined efforts to raise $117,190 for the American Cancer Society at the Relay, held at
the Hopkinton High School track on May 13.
“Although the rain wasn’t fun, everybody still came out and we knew we had to
Relay for those who can’t,” said event co-chairperson, Olivia Spar, a Hopkinton High
junior. Spar, who also volunteers at the American Cancer Society and lobbies the state
house for various cancer-fighting
initiatives, received the Sandra
C. Labaree New England
Volunteer Values Award, given
to no more than five American
Cancer Society volunteers
statewide. According to the
American Cancer Society, the
awards are given to, “volunteers
who
have
demonstrated
excellence in behavior that
best exemplifies Mission,
Stewardship, Diversity, DataDriven, and Respect.”
Spar and her co-chairs spoke
to all participants at the start of
the relay about the symbolism
of the event. “It symbolizes the journey of a cancer patient,” said Spar. “The day starts off
bright and happy, but eventually becomes very dark and you must keep walking even if
you are tired or your feet are sore.”
Hopkinton’s Marie Boyle moved many participants to tears as she spoke about different
people who gave her hope as she fought stage three ovarian cancer in 2014, and about
all those who still need hope. She is the inspiration for Rie Rie’s Riot, Hopkinton’s top
fundraising team for the last three years. The team raised more than $19,000 this year.
Following the opening ceremony, Boyle joined others in the Survivor Lap around the
track, with other participants supporting from the sidelines before joining the walk after
the first lap. Flags and signs reading “Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back” dotted the route.
The night included a mixture of fun activities and solemn moments. Prior to the 9 p.m.
luminaria ceremony, Hopkinton teacher and coach Steve Simoes spoke about his former
student Tom Weaver, who died of brain cancer in 2010. During his cancer battle, Weaver
coined the term “B+ or ‘be positive” to refer to both his blood type and the attitude
he tried to keep during treatment. Simoes, who led a personal graduation ceremony for
Weaver in his hospital room and spoke at his funeral, and said that Weaver taught him
more than he taught Weaver. With both funny and heart-wrenching anecdotes, Simoes
urged Relay participants to keep the B+ message alive.
During the luminaria lighting, organizers asked for different groups to light luminaria
candles at a time, saying “All those honoring a mother or father, please light your candle;
all those honoring a friend or neighbor, please light your candle…” Once all the candles
glowed inside their bags, participants took part in a silent lap in the dark, tears flowing
until the light returned.
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tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday May 21st and 22nd at the
Oxbow Marina in Northampton MA. Forty-three teams competed in this
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Farming was a way of life in Hopkinton
by Cathy Buday
Many people lament today that Hopkinton
is becoming too built up, with housing
developments and retail and industrial
buildings springing up on previously quiet
stretches of land.
Hundreds of years ago, from Hopkinton’s
founding, through its years as a bustling
shoemaking town, and even to the late
20th century, the landscape was different.
Dozens of farms once could be found
here -- growing produce and fruits, raising
cattle and chickens -- for customers as far
away as Boston. New England’s rocky soil
has always been tough to cultivate, and one
can only imagine the resilience of these
first farmers.
Many early “planters” relocated from
Framingham to the eastern edge of
Hopkinton in the early 1700s. They took
out 99-year leases for the land, paying
rent to the trustees of Harvard College,
which had purchased the area from native
Americans (who no doubt had their own
farms) when Hopkinton was founded. In
1742, the cost of the lease was just one
penny per acre each year. Eventually, many
of these early farms in East Hopkinton
became buried beneath Ashland Reservoir.
The writings of the late Hopkinton
historian Gordon Hopper reference many
farms and the people who worked them.
Saddle Hill was a popular growing and
grazing area because its higher altitude gave
it a longer growing season. Old timers told
Hopper that the farms furthest up the hill
gained an additional month without frost.
Entire families came for the day to pick
blueberries from Saddle Hill’s abundant
fields. One enterprising man, Silvester
Gay, would purchase blueberries from the
growers then re-sell them in Boston.
Five generations of the Morse family
owned Morse Farms, located on Fruit
Street, for 125 years. The earliest Morses,
Seth and Abigail, established the farm
well before the Revolutionary War. Old
Hopkinton plans and maps dating back to
1831 depict land owned by the Morses.
Eventually, the Morses sold and the area
became the Carver Hill Farm, raising 500
grazing sheep. Later, in 1959, Edward
Turcotte bought the property and raised
turkeys, as many as 50,000 at a time.
Starting around 1840 an Irish widower
named Keany settled in Hopkinton with
his 10 children. Keany bought land around
what is today Proctor Street and eventually
expanded into Saddle Hill and to the corner
of Elm and Wood streets. The family made
their living by raising cattle and growing
fruit. Their part of town became known as
“Keanyville.”
J. Howard Leman, a Boston textile
magnate, bought five farms along Pond
and Winter streets in the early 20th century.
Leman eventually expanded his farm
to about 600 acres by buying up other
farmland from the Kimball, Temple,
Wheeler, Baker, Hill and Aldrich families.
Leman ran a bustling dairy operation that
supplied milk and cream to railroads for
their dining cars. He also donated many
dairy items to the former Bear Hill School.
“The farm is well stocked with valuable
stock, and his turkeys and fowl are of the
purest strain,” one Westboro newspaper
reported in 1908.
In an interview with Hopper, Upton
resident Vera Burns, who was part of
the Cheney family of Bear Hill, recalls
Leman’s fields of corn, acres of apple trees
and grazing areas where as many as 600
cattle once fed. She also recalled that the
farm was a training ground for racehorses
and their jockeys.
Despite his early success, Leman
eventually lost his fortune and had to sell
his property. His former ice house still
stands on the property now owned by Ron
and Kathy Yankee, near the intersections of
School and Pond streets.
Around the same time as Leman Farms,
Cold Spring Farm operated near the
intersections of Ash and Chestnut streets.
In the early 20th century, the farm raised
registered cows and employed more than a
dozen milkers. It also included a creamery,
a butter churn, gasoline-powered generator
and a sterilizing plant. The farm’s dairy
products traveled by train to hotels and
other customers in Boston.
Many longtime Hopkinton residents
today can still remember Terry Farm,
which was located on the present-day site
of the high school, its surrounding athletic
fields, and the Hopkinton Center for the
Arts. The Terrys grazed cattle and sold
dairy products, and allowed their friends
and neighbors to skate on their pond and
ride horses through their property. The
Terry family sold the property to the town
in 1995, but their farmhouse and barn –
now part of the HCA – are a reminder of
bygone days.
The Colella family also ran a thriving
farm, which supplied their supermarket for
many years. The earliest Colellas emigrated
from Italy and bought 100 acres in an area
of town now known as Charlesview. The
Colellas grew apples, peaches, plums and
nectarines and sold them to customers at
their farm stand, which eventually became
the market.
Smaller, specialized farms also could
be found. Old deeds dating back to 1812
reference an area near Cedar Swamp that
was known as the Rice cranberry bog. In
the mid-20th century, Honey Hill Farm on
Hayden Rowe raised chickens and sold
eggs.
Today Hopkinton has just a handful of
working farms. Among them are Pratt
Farm on Fruit Street, which last year sold
some of its acreage to the town but will
continue to sell fresh produce, corn and
pumpkins. On Hayden Rowe, near the
former Terry Farm, Water Fresh Farm sells
fresh hydroponically grown vegetables.
And near the former Leman farm, at the
bottom of School Street, Hopkinton couple
Laura Davis and Donald Sutherland are
growing crops for the Hopkinton Farmers
Market, which is bringing the joys of
homegrown produce to today’s locavores.
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College Sports
Notes....
by Jean Cann
Alex Hulme, Salve Regina ’16, was one of
two Salve Regina seniors to be honored as
male athlete of the year at the 35th Annual
Seahawk Sports Award Ceremony on April
29. The release about his accolades said,
“In 2015, Hulme became the first 1,000yard receiver (1,173) in program history,
and his 16 touchdowns also established a
new program record. He owns the school
record for touchdowns in a career (30)
and pass receptions (184). Hulme was an
all-conference receiver and D3Football.
com all-region player and was named the
ECAC Clayton Chapman Bowl’s most
outstanding player after catching the
game-winning touchdown with 58 seconds
remaining.”
Tamara Mills, Franklin & Marshall ’16,
was awarded the Student Athlete Advisory
Committee
(SAAC)
Sportsmanship
Award at the athletic department’s annual
awards luncheon on April 25. Mills
played midfielder on the Diplomats’ field
hockey team. According to an F&M news
release, “The Sportsmanship Award is
bestowed upon a male and female athlete
who has demonstrated consistently good
sportsmanship and ethical behavior in his/
her daily participation in intercollegiate
athletics. He/she must also have
demonstrated good citizenship outside of
an athletic competition setting and be in
good academic standing.”
Connor Murdock, RIT ’19, was named
to the 2016 National Invitational Rowing
Championships All-Academic Team on
May 19. In order to be named to the NIRC
All-Academic Team student-athletes must
have completed one full-year at their
June 2, 2016
institution, maintained a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.35, and earned a varsity
letter.
Jessica Scott, Northeastern ’18, finished
second in the 100m in a personal best time
of 11.88 at the New England Outdoor
Track & Field Championship. Her time
ranks sixth on Northeastern’s All-Time
Outdoor Performance List. Scott also
placed fifth in the 200m (24.82), led off
the third place 4x100m relay, and finished
19th in the long jump (5.14m/16′10½″).
Scott helped Northeastern to the team
win at the championship, held at Southern
Connecticut on May 13 and 14.
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