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Changes ahead for HHS schedule

Off and running

Administration seeks to alleviate stress with more flex periods By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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Runners head down Route 135 in Hopkinton at the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon on April 15. Additional marathon photos on pages 12 and 13.

Järvinen family embraces journey from Finland to Hopkinton Nature lovers all, the Järvinen family take great pleasure in walking the trails in Old Town Naantali, swimming at area beaches and eating locally.

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lthough the Järvinen family had talked about the possibility of an intercontinental move for several years, they were not totally sure what to expect or how smoothly such a transition might go. Still, when the career opportunity arose for Henna Järvinen to direct and manage the Hopkinton-based diagnostics department of PerkinElmer, Inc., the American medical device company she works for in Turku, Finland, the family traveled the 4,861 miles (by air) from their cozy home in scenic Naantali and began the journey of

opkinton High School will be making some changes next year, ones that school officials hope will have an effect on students’ social and emotional well-being. During the March 28 School Committee meeting, HHS principal Evan Bishop presented a proposal on phasedin changes to the school schedule. “It’s a topic we have been talking about since 2005 … asking ourselves, does our current schedule meet the needs of our students and staff?” Bishop said. It became a major focus this year, however, after representatives from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) visited and came back with some feedback about anxiety levels at the school. “They noted how stressed the students and staff are,” Bishop said. “Students are saying there is very little downtime during the day, and that they are feeling overwhelmed and overbooked.” Social/emotional learning already was a focus for the school this year with the addition of homework-free weekends, mindfulness sessions in classes and movement breaks. Officials then decided to re-examine the schedule to build in more time to alleviate stressors. “One of the things we learned [from the teachers] was the value in building relationships with students,” said Bishop, noting that those relationships are hard to build during the half-year schedule that is in place at the high school now. Results of a survey sent to students and staff also revealed that there was significant interest in adding a flex-block period, with 61 percent of students and 44 percent of staff stating that was the No. 1 change they would like to see in the schedule. Bishop told the School Committee that after working with teachers, HHS schedule | 20

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Kenya Day tradition continues at Elmwood K enyan runners might no longer dominate the Boston Marathon as they did from 1991 through 2012 (19 men’s champions and nine women’s winners in 22 years), but that has not diminished their stature at Elmwood School. Last week, for the 28th consecutive year, elite Kenyan runners paid a visit to the elementary school, meeting students, talking about their culture and going for a short group run. “This is our 28th INDEPENDENT Kenya Day at ElmTHOUGHTS wood School. It it really a tradition that JERRY SPAR is unique to Elmwood School and something that third-graders and their families look forward to throughout the school year,” third-grade teacher Tom Keane said. Focusing on the Kenyan runners and where they come from is a method

The annual Hopkinton Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 20 at the Town Common. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by local businesses, the event is a longstanding tradition. High school volunteers will hide thousands of plastic eggs with candy inside for youngsters to find when the hunt begins at 11 a.m. For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation website at hopkintonma.myrec.com.

for the students to learn about another part of the world in a special way. “Leading up to April 11, students [learned] about the culture and music of Kenya, the Kenyan people, animals that live on the African continent, as well as understanding the similarities and differences of African climate and geography,” Elmwood principal Anne Carver said. “Even more importantly, this is an opportunity for students to gain a more global perspective of their world.” Added Keane: “Teachers integrate information about Kenya across all areas of the curriculum leading up to Kenya Day.” The fact that some of the best runners in the world step foot in the school and mingle with students and staff prior to their moment in the spotlight on race day gives Elmwood a special connection to the race. “There are so many great memories,” Keane said. “We’ve had 22 different Boston Marathon winners visit Elmwood School. Moses Tanui, Catherine Ndereba and Wesley Korir are a few of my all-time favorites.” Independent thoughts | 3

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Kenyan marathoner Betsy Saina and Hopkinton High School runner Jane Stilwell are welcomed by Elmwood School students during Kenya Day on April 11.

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Kenyan marathoners Philemon Rono (left) and Geoffrey Kirui pose in front of posters made by students in Tom Keane’s third-grade class at Elmwood School to honor the visitors from East Africa during their April 11 visit to Hopkinton. Independent thoughts | from page 2

Marathon’s blue line blurs line There are many wonderful traditions surrounding the Boston Marathon and Hopkinton’s involvement in the race. There also are newer features, such as the Chamber of Commerce banners along Route 135 that add character while also raising money. New this year is one feature that is raising some eyebrows — OK, maybe just my eyebrows — for perhaps taking commercialism too far. A blue line was painted along the first mile of the marathon course, from the start line next to the Town Common to the Stylianos Kyriakides statue at Weston Nurseries. Hopkinton and race officials heralded how the line “will highlight Hopkinton’s stewardship of the start and first mile for the world’s most prestigious marathon,” and symbolize the “strength and commitment” between the Boston Athletic Association and Hopkinton. To me it looks like we have the Adidas logo for a mile on Route 135. Because the blue line (which is what race organizers have termed it) is actually three blue lines. And, in case you didn’t know, race sponsor Adidas has long been known as “the brand with the three stripes” — three plain parallel lines. There is nothing wrong with a commercial partnership, but I find it disingenuous to make such a big deal about these lines without at least acknowledging that it’s a not-so-subtle advertisement (for which Hopkinton received no additional payment). So if we want to provide advertising space to the BAA on our roads, I guess that’s OK. But let’s call it what it is, and not paint over the facts.

Selectman John Coutinho, who is the board’s Boston Marathon liaison and is very passionate about promoting the town, said he was not concerned about the commercial aspect, noting that “our starting line and now the blue line are featured in news articles all over the world,” which he said helps market Hopkinton “as more than a one day a year destination.” Added Coutinho: “We want people to see Hopkinton as beautiful as we see it every day.” I get his point, but I think Hopkinton is more beautiful without a sneaker logo guiding us for a mile toward Ashland. Thankfully, Coutinho said the paint is temporary and should fade from view in a couple of weeks. At least we’re in good company. The last mile in Boston has been painted with the three stripes since 2016. And when it was announced, similarly there were references made to anything but Adidas. The Boston Police Department actually brought up the “thin blue line,” a metaphor for law enforcement’s role in protecting society from lawlessness. That’s really crossing the line.

Tax relief help needed Normally there is an insert in the envelope with residents’ tax bills asking for contributions to the Hopkinton Tax Relief Fund. The inserts were mistakenly omitted in the most recent mailing, which has created concern that the relief funding for Hopkinton seniors and the disabled will suffer. To make a donation, send in cash or a check payable to Hopkinton Tax Relief with your tax bill, or mail the donation separately to 18 Main St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Hopkinton Women’s Club hosts candidates forum The Hopkinton Women’s Club presents the 32nd annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the HCAM studio, 77 Main Street. The moderator for the event, which will be broadcast live, is Kathie Hebden. In other HWC news, the organization will have a fundraiser on May 18 at The Spoonery. A percentage of the restaurant’s sales from 3-7 p.m. that day will go the HWC scholarship fund. The HWC also is collecting information for the Hopkinton Community Register and Telephone Directory. In order to make the directory accurate and useful, residents are asked to look at the current year’s Hopkinton phone book. If any corrections need to be made, send an email to Hopkintonphonebook@gmail.com. HWC meetings are held the second Monday of each month from September to April. New members are always welcomed. For questions or to join, contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopWCMembership@gmail.com.

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Residents learn about community at Hopkinton 101 Members of the Hopkinton ChineseAmerican Association attended Hopkinton 101 for the first time.

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aving debuted last year, Hopkinton 101, a community fair-style event at the Hopkinton Public Library, is now an annual event that offers residents the chance to learn more about the services and resources provided by various town departments, boards and committees, as well as local nonprofits. Originally inspired by library director Heather Backman’s recollection of her parents talking about not understanding Town Meeting when they first moved to her hometown of Bedford, the event this year, coordinated by adult services librarian Jessi McCarthy, included several new organizations, including the Fire Department, South Asian Circle PHOTOS/MICHELLE MURDOCK

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said Dale Danahy, representing the Friends of Hopkinton. “I think it was an awesome idea for townspeople to come to see what the organizations in Hopkinton are all about.” Working the Friends of Hopkinton booth with Sandy Sulfaro and Janice Robinson, Danahy said she was able to meet and welcome many new residents to town. “It gave people a chance to see a diverse cross section of these organizations and committees in town that you probably might never come in contact with,” she said. “I think it was very well attended and gave new people to town a chance to find out about Family Day [a Friends of Hopkinton event held each September]. We also signed up several volunteers to help on Family Day and a new member of our committee.” Representatives from Hopkinton’s town departments, including Town Clerk Connor Degan, were housed in a separate room this year. “The best part about the room with representatives from Town Hall was that it gave people a chance to learn about issues that interest them, while also being able to create a personal connection with town employees and see the people who help make sure that the town runs smoothly,” Degan said. “Not only did Hopkinton 101 continue to highlight the organizations that support the community, but it also gave neighbors a chance to meet each other, learn each other’s passions, and through this process of new understanding bring our community closer together.” While actual attendance numbers are hard to gauge, the library ends up taking a percentage of door counts Hopkinton 101 | 5

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Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS “McIntyre Loam donated quite a bit of it, so I’d like to thank Mr. Palmer and Mr. McIntyre, who unfortunately isn’t with us anymore,” Brennan said. “But electmen at their April 9 meeting he donated to many Eagle Scout projects recognized and approved a procbefore mine.” lamation for Troop 4 Eagle Scout Jack Brennan was commended by the Brennan. A Hopkinton High School board for his dedication, achievement senior, Brennan is the son of Sgt. Timoand community service. thy Brennan of the Hopkinton Police “I’ve said congratulations to a lot of Department and Kim Brennan, the Eagle Scouts,” Brendan Tedstone said. assistant scoutmaster for Troop 4. The “I haven’t known them personally and I award, earned on average by 4 percent haven’t known their families personally. of scouts nationwide, is a performanceThis means a lot more to me than most. based achievement with requirements So congratulations from the bottom of in the areas of leadership, service and my heart. … You did a great job.” outdoor skills. Added Brian Herr: “Achieving this Eagle Scout now is something that you will carry with you for a long, long time — in fact, for your entire life. … The way the Eagle Scout goes with you is amazing.” John Coutinho pointed out that Brennan was the third Eagle Scout recognized by the board since the middle of March and noted that while the national average is just 4 percent, it clearly must be higher than that in Hopkinton. “We do this every week,” he said. “It’s an honor to yourself, to your family, and to the town. Thank you for being a leader in the youth of today.” Irfan Nasrullah agreed with all the accolades and noted how well it reflects Troop 4 Boy Scout Jack Brennan worked on his on the town. Eagle Scout project at the Good Shepherd Church in “Even more importantWestborough, completing a brick patio with a cross ly, it shows as a community outlined in the middle. what we are able to bring about, that we’re able to foster young children and bring them into positions of leadership Brennan’s service project was comand put you out there into the world with pleted at the Good Shepard Church in all these skills,” he said. Westborough, where he and his family Brennan also will host the second attend. He built an 18 by 18-foot brick annual Community Flag Retirement prayer patio with a cross outlined in Ceremony in Hopkinton on June 14, bricks in the middle. The project was with the time and location to be decompleted in one month with the help of termined shortly. He emceed the first 23 volunteers, including scouts, parents ceremony held last year, with a very of scouts and other volunteers. positive response from the community “It took a lot of preparation and members who attended. planning,” Brennan told the board. “In “He is looking forward to hosting the end, it came out really well.” this again and making it an even more Materials and equipment were dowell-attended event,” Kim Brennan nated by Chip Baker, McIntyre Loam said. and Your Space Landscape Inc.

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while the event is occurring. According to McCarthy, the door counts this year between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. were up slightly from last year, but that didn’t accurately reflect the increased numbers of participants staffing tables for their organizations since most of them entered the building prior to 10 a.m. Reactions and feedback from both attendees and participants was overwhelmingly positive. “The biggest benefit folks express is being able to connect with such a large number of community groups in one place and learning about everything these organizations can offer residents.

Those who staff the tables seem to enjoy being able to meet and socialize with the other folks involved with community groups in town,” McCarthy said. “I always have a great time at the event and anticipate it growing each year.” McCarthy also encouraged feedback from attendees that can be used to improve future events. “Several ideas were forwarded to us last year that were incorporated into this year’s event, so please keep them coming,” she said. For more information about Hopkinton 101 or to offer comments/ suggestions, contact Jessi McCarthy at 508-497-9777 or jmccarthy@hopkintonma.gov. “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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student at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts took her desire to help others and her passion for the arts on an “eye-opening experience” in February. Amelia English traveled to the Dominican Republic during February school break through the organization Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Our Little Brothers and Sisters). NPH supports orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged boys and girls in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. English, who is fluent in Spanish, spent her days working in the kitchen, teaching English to students ages 6-18, and harvesting and planting in fields. But most impactful of all, according to the 16-year-old Natick resident, was the time spent working in the therapy center for children with special needs teaching about one of her major passions — pottery. English has been studying ceramics for the past five years under the guidance of HCA teacher and Hopkinton resident Hana Reilly. Prior to arriving at the HCA three years ago with the opening of the ceramics studio, Reilly was English’s teacher at another facility. Knowing what a “caring and passionate” teacher Reilly was, English followed her to Hopkinton to continue her training. Those years of skills came in handy when English found herself in an orphanage that had a pottery wheel that hadn’t been used in many years. When she found out that the art instructor at the orphanage didn’t know how to use the wheel, English got to work training him. “It was a large, heavy wheel with a foot pedal,” English said. “I taught him how to use it, and by the end of the week I was so impressed with what he had created.” English spent time each day working with the instructor and the kids at the orphanage on ceramics, passing on her knowledge and love of creating masterpieces from a lump of clay. She even used a little old-fashioned ingenu-

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ity as she gathered sticks, strings and other basic materials to use as tools for their projects. “I wanted to share this with them, to share my passion,” she said. “In many places art isn’t valued as much. But it’s part of their culture and it should be valued.” Art is highly valued back in Hopkinton, where the HCA’s mission is to “cultivate an inclusive and vibrant community committed to the exploration and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts.” The HCA is a non-profit organization that offers classes in visual arts, theater, music and dance. Students at all levels can attend classes to learn more about an art form that interests them. “I find wheel throwing very calming and stress relieving,” English said. “You have to put a lot of focus on what you are doing, and it blocks everything else out.” English said that she has enjoyed her time at the HCA, as her teacher has created an environment where she feels free to express her creativity and is not afraid to make mistakes. Said English: “It is so much fun.”

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Bittersweet licenses approved By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

n a continued public hearing from their last meeting on March 19, selectmen voted at their April 9 meeting to approve three licenses for Ciaran Dunne dba Bittersweet Company at 22-24 Main St. in downtown Hopkinton: 1) a common victualer license, 2) a Section 12 beer and wine alcohol license, and 3) an entertainment license. Dunne plans to operate a food establishment during the day along with entertainment to be held on Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 8-10 p.m. Proposed manager of record is Mark Pironti. The proposed entertainment will include an independent film night, an improv theatre, DJ dining, acoustic music, intimate art, and storytelling. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m., with entertainment ending at 10 p.m. The votes to approve the licenses, except for the common victualer license, were not unanimous. The alcohol license was approved by a 4-1 vote, with John Coutinho voting no, and the entertainment license was approved by a 3-2 vote, with Coutinho and Claire Wright voting against approval. Additional approvals are required for the common victualer license from the Board of Health, and the entertainment license also will require approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Prior to the vote for the entertainment license Wright asked whether it was premature to approve a license for entertainment before it was determined by the ZBA if entertainment was allowed. Coutinho was in agreement, saying he would sup-

port the license but not before ZBA approval. During discussion prior to the vote for the license approvals, the board also heard from Fire Chief Steve Slamin, who talked about regulatory requirements and occupancy limits. “You’re literally right on the edge of what the use group is, the number of people that go in there … so I talked to C.J. [Dunne] about creep. I don’t want to see any creep [above the maximum occupancy],” Slamin said. To not be classified as a nightclub, total occupancy of the building cannot exceed 49. With the relocation of Bittersweet, Dunne talked about having to start the license and approval process all over again, saying he thought that any existing licenses granted in his former location could be transferred. “I’ve done what I’ve been asked to do and I’ve reapplied,” he said. With respect to all licenses granted, any changes made or any decisions by other boards would need to go back to the Board of Selectmen for review. According to Town Manager Norman Khumalo, the Planning Board review requires Dunne to downsize his occupancy relative to the availability of parking. “If it changes the layout that the board has approved, the board needs to know,” Khumalo said. Similarly, any changes imposed by the building inspector that result in changes in the layout will require Dunne to apply for an alteration of premises, which applies to the liquor license. “That application would be seeking an amendment to an existing license, not applying for a new license,” Khumalo explained.

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The town has prepared a new Senior Solutions Guidebook for seniors, veterans and their families on the tax relief programs that are available through the Town of Hopkinton. The notebook also contains information on the new means-tested senior exemption that is available this year for the first time. This guidebook is available at the Senior Center and will soon be available online. Anyone with questions about the various exemptions available to residents should call Stuart at the Assessor’s Office at 508-497-9720.

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Thursday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. Scams seem to show up everywhere and employ very personal means of targeting individuals to get personal information and money. Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee will visit the Senior Center to discuss some of the common scams, how to be protected from them and other types of identity theft, and what to do when victimized.

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Tuesday, May 14, 1-3 p.m. Our Time Memory Café, which meets every second Tuesday of the month, is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. The monthly events are free, offering conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. Registration

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cheeseburgers. Each family member agrees their biggest challenge is the language barrier, followed by the cultural nuances. Although children are exposed to English from third grade on, it is not a spoken language in Finland, so there is much to learn. A top-notch student, Liinu loves mathematics, aesthetic group gymnastics (a hobby she has enjoyed since age 6) and anything Harry Potter. Her parents believe she might be an engineer or scientist one day. As an eighth-grader, Liinu finds the math courses challenging at Hopkinton Middle School, but she likes it that way. She is serious about

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Memorable moments from 123rd Boston Marathon The women’s elite runners take off at the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon.

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Three Hopkinton sixth-graders were named winners of the Marathon Education Committee’s Marathon Essay Competition and were honored on April 11 at the State House. Pictured are (from left) Alpha Omega Council president Nicholas Ypsilantis, Hopkinton sixth-graders Ashwath Sridhar, Ioanna Selibas and Anoushka Nair, and Marathon Education Committee chair Nicholas Courtis.

Representatives from Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School participated in the Boston Athletic Association Invitational Mile on April 13 in Boston. Runners included (from left) Ian Cann, Alex Brown, Schuyler Gooley, Olivia Jones, Kayla Sawyer, Autumn Tumbleton, Wyatt Ruff and Craig Salois. The Hopkinton girls won the team title.

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Hopkinton resident Kim Muscatello is ranked among the top 1 percent of mortgage originators in the nation, according to the Winter 2019 issue of Mortgage Executive Magazine. “I am extremely humbled to be listed among the top 1 percent of the nation’s mortgage originators by Mortgage Executive Magazine,” said Muscatello, who works for First Choice Loan Services, based in Needham. “Recognitions such as this can only accomplished by associating with a strong team of mortgage professionals whose dedication to customer service is second to none. Over the last 18 years, it has become apparent that working with my clients to establish a financing strategy and educating them about their mortgage options is what has contributed to my success. The ability to finance in 49 states and close quickly has also been very appealing to many clients.” In order to be eligible for inclusion in the rankings, mortgage originators must have had a total individual production of at least $30 million in 2018, and entries cannot include loan volume of associate originators or junior originators who earn a commission on the same loan files. “Kim brings a tremendous amount of strength and determination to her work,” First Choice Loan Services executive vice president of national production James Iley said. “Her commitment to her clients is clear. It’s these professional traits that she embodies that we deeply respect and earn her this well-deserved accolade. Kim has ranked as one of our top producers since joining the First Choice Family, and we look forward to supporting her continued success.” “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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ituated in South Framingham, the oldest sports bar in town has a solid reputation for great pub food, live music Thursday through Saturday, and a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. “We’re at the 6-mile mark on the Boston Marathon route at 666 Waverly St., Framingham,” Owner Marc Noe noted with a grin. “The 4’s is truly a gathering place for sports enthusiasts, food fanatics and those looking for great, live entertainment.” Menu items are classic pub fare: wings made in almost any conceivable manner (breaded and deep fried, teriyaki, honey BBQ, Cajun, buffalo style and more), burgers built to order, milehigh club sandwiches, fresh pizza made daily and, of course, a full bar, including ice cold beer. The 26.2 Marathoner IPA is on tap as well. Online reviews tout the wings as the best around and highlight the 8-ounce juicy burgers, made your way, Union House pizza and weekly specials. Named to represent Boston’s four major professional sports teams, The 4’s boasts six large high-definition televisions (always tuned to sports action), dart boards for league competitions, and ample space for the blues, jazz and other bands that frequent the establishment Thursday through Saturday, starting

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“This is truly a place where everyone gets to know your name,” Noe added. Don’t forget to check out the intriguing sports memorabilia lining the pub walls, including some one-of-akind, historical sports items featuring legends like Smoky Joe Wood (Red Sox, 1908-15), autographed items and original news clippings featuring other

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Hopkinton High School student was elected president of the Massachusetts chapter of the Business Professionals of America organization, and 10 of her classmates earned spots to join her at the National Leadership Conference in May. HHS junior Tiffany Ramsarran was elected president for more than 400 other members during the State Leadership Conference in early March. A member of the Massachusetts BPA since sophomore year, Ramsarran campaigned for the post after spending last year as the vice president and social director for her school’s BPA chapter. The BPA is an organization that is focused on the professional development and future of our youth, “providing the tools, skills and experiences students need to compete, succeed and thrive in the business world.” With 45,000 members in more than 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, students in the BPA have the opportunity to learn about business and information technology subjects and compete in categorized events such as economics, computers and entrepreneurship. To campaign for the role of president, Ramsarran not only had to garner support from fellow BPA members, but she was required to study for and take a test about the history and regulations of the state and national BPA organizations, and interview for the position with the board of directors and state officers team, a task for which she was well prepared, according to her adviser. “Tiffany’s election to the position of president of MABPA is a testament to her dedication and hard work that is respected by adults and students,” said Hopkinton Public Schools business/technology/ engineering subject matter leader and BPA chapter adviser Doug Scott. “She is a terrific leader and

a great role model to students in Hopkinton and beyond.” This is not the first experience Ramsarran has had with leadership and service. She has held a number of leadership positions in her school and community including Diversity Club president, a volunteer for Project Just Because, an after-school tutor, and member of the leadership group at her church. As president, Ramsarran will be involved in preparing for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, on May 1, take her place in summer leadership conferences, and help to plan the Fall Leadership Conference. “It has been amazing being involved with BPA,” Ramsarran said. “I have gotten to meet so many people and have made lifelong friendships around the state.” Ramsarran will be joined by Ryan Hawkins, Helena Hubbe, Ayush Krishnamony, Mahdi Maymandi-Nejad, Ashley McDermott, Ben MoreyBeale, Tyler Rhodes, Sucheta Sunder, Shreya Thalvayapati and Tara Joshi, who qualified to compete at the national conference among 6,000 other students in areas of study such as economic research, entrepreneurship, 3D modeling and printing, global marketing, digital publishing and digital media. Last year, Ramsarran’s video production team placed first at states and first at nationals, which was a big reason why she ran for state officer. “This is preparing me for my future career,” said Ramsarran, who would like to study business in college. “The skills I am learning in communication, being able to work in a team. …these are skills that will give me opportunities to help my own community in the future.” The BPA is an after-school club at HHS sponsored by Hopkinton Public Schools, HPTA, Bose, mentors and private donors.

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hree Hopkinton High School students, led by multiple award-winner Emma McNamara, received state-level recognition in the 2019 Scholastic Writing Awards last month. McNamara, a senior, won a gold key HPS NOTEBOOK and silver medal in the critical essay category for her work titled, “Refutation of Misinformation on Autism Spread.” McNamara also won a silver key in the dramatic script category for “Guilt, Grief, Girl (A One-Act Play Told by Anxiety)” and honorable mention in the poetry category for two works, “Dreamlog Disarray” and “Call Me Addie.” Senior Emma Beale won a silver key in the critical essay category for her piece, “Masculinity and Femininity.” Freshman Kevin Gu received honorable mention in the short story category for his work, “It Storms.” The gold and silver key winners were recognized in a ceremony at Tufts University on March 16.

Vijay 11th at state GeoBee Hopkinton Middle School student Abnishek Vijay finished 11th out of 100 students in the National Geographic GeoBee state championship on March 29 at Elms College in Chicopee. Vijay won the HMS competition and then had to take a test to earn a spot in the state GeoBee. This was his second straight appearance. The GeoBee is a national competition designed to motivate students to learn about the world and how it works.

HHS Destination Imagination team advances A Hopkinton High School team advanced at the Destination Imagination state tournament last month and will represent Massachusetts in the global finals in the engineering challenge. The team consists of juniors Michael Giusti, Mihika Abraham, Akila Sanjay and Ananth Sanjay. The global finals are scheduled for May 22-25 in Kansas City and will bring together more than 1,400 of the top-scoring Destination Imagination teams from 45-plus states and 14-plus countries. Meanwhile, Hopkinton Middle School sent five Destination Imagination teams to the state tournament on March 30 at WPI, after they placed first or second at the regional tournament earlier last month. At the state tournament, the

Wojcik wins writing award HHS senior Alex Wojcik took first place in the annual Will McDonough Writing Contest, sponsored by the New England Sports Museum. Winners (one each in Grades 4-12) were chosen by sports editors from The Boston Globe. Wojcik and the other winners were honored in a ceremony at TD Garden on April 1.

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Lecture on teen anxiety April 25 Hopkinton High School will host a presentation called “Emotions and Teen Brains — It’s Complicated” on April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. With rates of anxiety and depression rising in teens, learn more about the neurodevelopment and societal factors behind this increasing health issue and what parents can do to provide support. The presentation will be led by Kerrie Toole, LICSW, the director of Castlebrook Counseling Services.

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Girl Scouts book drive The Girl Scouts are holding a book drive through April 30. There is a collection bin in the HHS atrium. Donations of new or used books for children and middle schoolers — picture books, chapter books, novels, graphic novels, comic books, children’s magazines, etc. — are accepted. For more information, email colleenmbarnes@outlook.com.

School bus applications available The school bus application period is open, with a deadline of May 1. This is for students in Grades 7-12, who must pay a fee if they use the bus. Students in Grades 6 are free and do not need to apply for busing, although those will not ride the bus should notify the transportation coordinator at transportation@hopkinton.k12.ma.us. Students in Grades K-5 also are free, and information for those grades will be distributed after April vacation week. Information on childcare busing also will be released after April vacation week. For more information, visit the transportation page at the HPS website: hopkinton.k12. ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=5902.

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year and replace it with additional Hiller days. Hiller days are late-start days for high school students in order to give teachers common planning time and students time to meet for study groups or just get a little more sleep. Bishop said HHS would move from two Hiller days per month to Hiller days every Friday. “I feel like this will have a lot of impact for the kids and the staff,” he said. Lastly, a fourth lunch would be added to the schedule to help with the crowding issues that three lunches create with more than 1,200 students using a 365-seat cafeteria. As for changing the schedule to add a flex-block, Bishop told the committee that more research would need to be done over the next year to see if it

was feasible for HHS for the 2020-21 school year, and if so, how it would be implemented. “We want to make sure we are thoughtful and have conversations before we make any decisions,” he said. Not all of the School Committee members were in agreement with the plan. “I am protective of learning time. … Adding more free time gives me more hesitation,” Amanda Fargiano said. “I love that Hiller day is kind of special, and I am not sure if it will have the same impact if it is going to be every week.” In the end, the School Committee voted three in approval and one abstention to the proposed schedule changes for the 2019-20 school year.

Colleges recognize local students Amanda Gollaher, a sophomore majoring in international relations at Colgate University, received the dean’s award with distinction for the fall semester. Jimmy Adams was named to the dean’s list at Hobart College, where he is a sophomore. Carly Chase, who is working COLLEGE HONORS toward a degree in marketing communication/advertising, was named to the dean’s list at Western New England University. Aine Ford was named to the dean’s honor list for outstanding academic achievement at Gettysburg College. Also at Gettysburg, James Desmond made the dean’s commendation list. Emily Viehl, a senior majoring in statistics and psychology, was selected for inclusion on St. Lawrence University’s dean’s list. At Endicott College, fall dean’s list students included Hopkinton residents Jack McGuire (who is studying business management), Emma Murphy (liberal studies/education), Katherine O’Connor (communication), Natalie Shambo (nursing) and Olivia Zhang (nursing). University of Massachusetts students Cyrus Freshman and Tessa Patapoutian were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which bills itself as the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline college honor society. Emily Viehl, a senior at St. Lawrence University majoring in statistics and psychology, was selected for membership into the school’s chapter of Psi Chi, the international psychology honorary society. Abigail Gilbert, a junior majoring in

mechanical engineering at WPI, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research project through the WPI project center in Hong Kong. The project was titled Implementing Eco-Friendly Cutlery in Hong Kong, and the students wrote that their goal was “identifying cutlery and tableware that met the criteria of being compostable and biodegradable as well as being feasible for implementation in Hong Kong.” Also at WPI, junior computer science major Blake Dobay was a member of a student team that completed a project through the WPI project center in Ecuador titled Quingeo Socioeconomic Analysis. Evan Goldstein, a junior computer science major, was on a team that completed a project through the WPI project center in Eilat, Israel, titled Transportation in Eilat. And Paul Shingleton, a senior computer science major, was on a team that completed a project in California’s Silicon Valley titled Automated Policy Testing. Brooklyn Briner, who is studying biotechnology at MassBay Community College, was selected to participate in an experiential, lab-based program at Sanofi’s research and development laboratories in Framingham. During spring break in mid-March, Briner and seven of her classmates were given the opportunity to be “science apprentices,” learning about the techniques used to make a biologic drug at one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Editor’s note: Information for college honors is provided by the schools. Those interested in being included in this section should request for the school to email the information to: editor@hopkintonindependent.com.

Hopkinton students on Keefe Tech honor roll Keefe Tech announced its honor roll for Term 2, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents. Senior Juliet Jacobs, sophomore Gabrielle Buentello and freshman Jake Shepard received high honors. Junior Aidan Shepard and freshmen Michael Duffy and Jeremy Fogarty received

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Sports Former HHS star Gogolin provides spark at UNH whatever she can for the team. So she’s really special.” This comes as no surprise to HHS coach Mike Greco, as Gogolin led the Hillers to the Division 2 state championship game her senior season and left her legacy on and off the court. “She always rose to the occasion, not only with her performances on the floor, but her leadership off of it,” Greco said. “She’s just one of the all-around best people, forget about athlete or

Right: Former HHS standout Ivy Gogolin was named to the America East AllRookie team as a freshman at UNH.

Below: Ivy Gogolin was forced to take on a bigger role due to injuries to her UNH teammates, and she finished second on her team in rebounding.

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player. She’s really one of the all-around best people that I’ve ever had a chance to work with.” Looking ahead, Gogolin might have to battle for minutes again next season when some of the injured players return, but the future is bright. “The sky’s the limit,” said Greco. “I think she’s going to keep developing and be a superstar for them.” Said Magarity: “I think she’s just going to continue to flourish.”

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Sports After life-threatening illness, Donahue stars at second-choice sport Reece Donahue plans to redshirt next season and then return for a final year on the diving team at UMass.

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hen Reece Donahue was 9 years old, he had his sights set on being a gymnast and pursing the sport he’d loved for most of his young life. But a twist of fate led to a terrifying ordeal, and an opportunity to pursue a new sport, one that’s landed him at UMass Amherst as a successful diver. “I did gymnastics as a kid, but when I was about 9 years old and the workouts starting getting more intense, my heart rate got too high and I would pass out,” Donahue said. At first, doctors thought it was dehydration. But at the end of a lengthy practice, Donahue passed out and had to be rushed to the hospital. Despite being in elementary school at the time, he has vivid memories of being resuscitated and rushed to the hospital in the back of an ambulance. “It was really terrifying,” said Donahue, who would soon learn he had catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or CPVT. The condition manifests itself during intense physical activity. so Donahue’s gymnastics career was over. But not long after, he was watching the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and he saw the diving events. A number of aspects of the sport seemed familiar.

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“I had the flexibility and the foundation from gymnastics, so that definitely helped me going into the sport,” Donahue said. “I had an idea of how to move my body from gymnastics, so it was a pretty good transition.” Donahue started diving when he was 11 and took to the sport naturally. Because it involves only short bursts of energy, rather than prolonged cardio endurance, he doesn’t have to worry about triggering his CPVT. He started training with Charles River Diving out of Boston and joined the Hopkinton High School team. Donahue placed second in the state as a freshman and captured the state title his sophomore year. He earned a fourth-place finish as a junior, before missing the state tournament his final year when he had a pacemaker installed in January of 2016. “Having the pacemaker has made me less afraid of going out and doing new dives,” Donahue said. “Before I had it I was more cautious and afraid to push myself in the pool. But the pacemaker has given me an extra layer of security and I know it’s going to be OK, because I have a bunch of great doctors.” Donahue also competed on the AAU circuit, finishing as high as third place at nationals and competing in tournaments all over the country, from Florida to California. His talent led him to the Division 1 UMass program. “He just brings a good attitude to practice every single day and a good intensity that lifts everyone else up as well,” said Minutemen diving coach Joshua Arndt. “Every day he is striving to be the best he can be.” Now a junior at UMass, Donahue was hoping to medal at the Atlantic-10 meet and maybe take a run at the NCAA meet during his final year, which will be during the 2020-21 season after he takes a redshirt year next season to further hone his craft and perfect some more difficult dives. In the meantime, Donahue is enjoying the support of his family, including his parents, Amy and Jeff, and his older sister Amanda, a gymnast herself. He’s getting checkups regularly and taking medications for his heart. And he’s grateful to be pursuing his athletic dreams, even if they aren’t exactly the ones he had in mind initially. “It’s pretty cool,” Donahue said. “I thought I was going to be a gymnast. It didn’t work out that way, but I’m lucky to be a diver.”

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Holy Week events at Community Covenant Church

Community Covenant Church of Hopkinton invites all to attend services on Holy Week. On Maundy Thursday, April 18, there will be a service of reflection and Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 21, a traditional Easter hymn-sing begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit comcovhop.org.

Easter Egg Hunt April 20

The annual Hopkinton Easter Egg Hunt, a free event organized by the Parks and Recreation Department, will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Town Common. All Hopkinton children are invited to join the search for the thousands of eggs with candy treats inside and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, check the Parks and Rec website at hopkintonma.myrec.com.

Women’s Club candidates night April 24

The Hopkinton Women’s Club presents the 32nd annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the HCAM studio, 77 Main Street. The moderator for the event, which will be broadcast live, is Kathie Hebden.

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Milford Regional Medical Center is offering a free seminar on concussion treatment on April 24 at 7 p.m. in Physicians Conference Room B. The presentation is titled “The Team Approach: Multidisciplinary Treatment for Concussion.” The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Register online at milfordregional.org or call 508-422-2206.

Caregiver Support Group April 25

Gold Pond Assisted Living (50 West Main St.) will host a free Caregiver Support Group the last Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m. The meeting will be held at The Lodge, the facility’s third-floor pub. For more information, call 508435-1250 or email Mary (mscarlata@goldenpondal.com) or Molly (mlukason@ goldenpondal.com).

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The civic organization eHop will hold its seventh annual “Know Your Vote” forum on Monday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hopkinton High School library. The forum offers residents the opportunity to question town officials about all articles that are up for a vote at next month’s Town Meeting. For those unable to attend, it will be broadcast live on HCAM-TV and on eHop’s Facebook page. Questions can be submitted before or during the event to knowyourvote@ehop.org or via Facebook or Twitter. For more information, visit ehop.org.

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Baypath Humane Society golf tourney June 14

The sixth annual Fore Paws Golf Tournament to benefit the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will be held June 14 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. Proceeds will support the shelter’s Lilly & Orchid Extraordinary Medical Fund, which ensures that animals in need of life-saving treatment or ongoing support for chronic illness get the care they need. Following the tournament, there will be a dinner, awards ceremony, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150 per person. Sponsorship packages also are available. For more information, visit www. baypathhumane.org/Fore_Paws_2019.

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ficer Jay Deiana spoke with a juvenile’s mother and informed her of an incident that took place in Ashland involving her son. 8:04 p.m. A caller complained of a loud generator left running on Church Street by a construction company. Officer Derek Morton responded and contacted personnel from the company and advised them to shut off the generator overnight. March 28 9:54 a.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Arthur Schofield about possible fraud. 10:02 a.m. A Lumber Street resident reported receiving scam phone calls. Officer John Corridan spoke with the caller, and a report was to follow. 3:27 p.m. An East Main Street caller reported a case of fraud. Officer Moira

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March 29 8:36 a.m. A caller reported finding sharps needles in the woods on Cobbler’s Way. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and disposed of them properly. 9:31 a.m. A dog walker on Loop Road complained of an unleashed dog in the area. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and spoke with the owner of the unleashed canine. 11:10 a.m. An Ash Street caller reported a suspicious silver pickup truck parked in front of her house. The truck took off when the caller approached it.

March 30 6:59 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley left a message for the DPW about picking up a dead raccoon from the roadway of Front Street. 12:43 p.m. A Peg’s Way caller complained of a dog barking outside for over an hour. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke to the dog’s owner, who stated the dog was outside because a contractor was inside the house. 1:46 p.m. A Proctor Street caller reported a black Toyota Corolla speed-

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to the driver for failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. 2:23 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Stephen Buckley about a case of identity theft. A report was to follow. 6:06 p.m. A caller reported two vehicles racing each other on Cedar Street. Officers Derek Morton and Preston Mucciarone responded and all checked out OK. 9:00 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious male on Apple Tree Hill property. Officers Derek Morton and Preston Mucciarone responded and checked the area with a negative find.

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7:16 p.m. A Main Street store owner reported a tow truck was on the way to tow vehicles from his property.

April 5 7:59 a.m. A caller reported losing a car key on Loop Road and wanted it logged. 12:56 p.m. A caller complained that a landscaping crew was blowing leaves into the wetlands on Teresa Road. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke with a landscaper, who said he would redirect the leaves. 3:48 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Benjamin Stickney about a case of fraud.

April 7 2:12 a.m. A West Main Street caller reported someone knocked on his door, and the same thing happened the previous night. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and checked the area with a negative find. 4:59 a.m. A West Main Street resident reported someone banging on his door. Officers Preston Mucciarone and Ryan Polselli responded and found all quiet. 11:34 a.m. A Front Street caller reported that while doing spring cleaning by the roadside, she found a syringe. 12:24 p.m. A walk-in handed in ammunition found in his father’s home after he passed away. Officer Arthur Schofield took possession of the ammunition for safe- keeping. 2:52 p.m. A walk-in handed in keys found on East Main Street. 5:05 p.m. A caller reported her car was hit on Woodview Way earlier in the day. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

April 6 12:42 a.m. Officer Brendon Lyver removed a small tree from the roadway of Fruit Street. 7:34 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle hit his Dunkin’ Donuts sign on West Main Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and took a report. 10:06 a.m. A Wood Street caller reported receiving a scam phone call and wanted it logged. 10:47 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted a disabled motor vehicle on Cedar Street. 12:10 p.m. A Carriage Hill Road resident reported a problem with a sewer pump. The DPW was notified. 12:16 p.m. Multiple calls were received about traffic lights not working on Main Street. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Arthur Schofield responded and contacted Eversource about a transformer failure. Officer Schofield stood by to direct traffic. 6:51 p.m. A caller reported youths with pallets and lighter fluid in the woods on Amherst Road. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan responded and spoke with the youths, who were to leave.

April 8 8:00 a.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers Brian Sanchioni and Arthur Schofield responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a tree. An ambulance responded and one person was transported to the hospital. A tow truck towed one vehicle. 1:11 p.m. A walk-in requesting legal advice about a civil matter spoke with Officer Matthew Santoro. 2:27p.m. A Glen Road resident reported finding a shotgun slug in her yard. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and spoke with the party, who wanted it logged. 11:38 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person standing outside a vehicle on Wood Street. Officers Brendon Lyver and Ryan Polselli responded and found someone attending the Islamic Center. All was OK. 11:48 p.m. Officer Ryan Polselli checked on an unattended vehicle in a church parking lot on Wood Street and discovered it belongs to the cleaning staff. All was OK.

Raymond Francis Charleston of Hopkinton passed away suddenly at the age of 67 while walking the family dog, Zeus, on March 30. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Alice E. Charleston. Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years, Colleen Doyle Charleston, their four children, Mike, Tim (Michaela), Alicia Pollaci (Victor) and Ben, and two grandchildren, Amelia and Imogene. His memory is lovingly cherished by his siblings, Nancy Crawford (Jack), Jane Force (Jim), Patty Sullivan (Paul), Anne Rasmussun (Bud) and Kevin (Nancy), his in-laws, E. Aubrey and Joan Doyle, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lisa Carloni (Ray), Aubrey Doyle (Julie), Julie Rice (Paul), Sean Doyle (deceased), Tim Doyle (Sonya), and Brendan Doyle (Deena). He will be sadly missed by many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. After graduating from Providence College in 1976, Ray met his wife, Colleen, during the early part of a 38-year career at Liberty Mutual Insurance. He enjoyed a short retirement before returning to work as a vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

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