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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 3 | February 6, 2019

Skating through America

Lykan TIF heads to voters

Farrell makes his mark with USA Hockey

Agreement among 6 warrant articles at Feb. 11 Special Town Meeting

By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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Two years ago, Sean Farrell made the decision to move nearly 700 miles away to pursue his hockey goals. That choice has taken him around the world with the U.S. National Team Development Program and allowed him to earn a chance to play hockey at Harvard after the Hopkinton native graduates high school next year. “At first it was definitely really hard, I was homesick for a little bit when I moved out here,” Farrell said. “But I’m living with a friend and my host family is really nice, that’s helped make the transition better.” The 17-year-old left winger has embraced an unusual path through high school and hockey. He and six of his teammates attend a local high school in Northville, Michigan, leaving school around

Hopkinton teenager Sean Farrell, making his way onto the ice before a recent game, has spent the last two winters playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program in Michigan.

‘A life-changing experience’ Under Levine’s leadership, local Special Olympics program thrives By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing Writer

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On and off the court, you can tell there’s something special about “Coach Alec” Levine, who took over as director and head coach of Hopkinton Special Olympics back in 2004 from program founder Claudia Vanderpool. “I had recently retired after many years as director of the Hop-

Alec Levine keeps his Special Olympics players in good spirits during their recent basketball game against the Hopkinton High School boys freshman team.

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At their meeting on Jan. 29 selectmen unanimously approved the proposed tax increment financing agreement, (TIF) for Lykan Biosciences, LLC, moving the proposal one step closer to its next required approval at a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium. A total of six articles will be addressed at the Special Town Meeting: Article 1: Unpaid bills from previous years Article 2: Supplemental appropriation for repair of Lake Maspenock dam Article 3: Supplemental appropriation for fire communication system Article 4: Approval of tax increment financing agreement — Lykan Bioscience, LLC Article 5: School Department Mitigation Fund (sponsored by School Committee) Article 6: School Department Stabilization Fund (sponsored by Town Manager/Board of Selectmen) Details of the finalized TIF agreement were presented to the board by Town Manager Norman Khumalo at an earlier meeting on Jan. 25 and include exemptions in the first three years of 90 percent, followed by 80 percent for the next two years, 50 percent for years six and seven and 20 percent for the final three years.

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duplex homes on the parcel of former Weston Nurseries land. Meanwhile, traffic lights also were in the news on Jan. 24 when the signals at the busy intersection of West Main Street and South Street were brought down by heavy winds and rain. Traffic was rerouted for most of the day while workers repaired and reinstalled them. Also in late January workers started installing new lights at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hayden Rowe, preparing to replace the blinking caution/red light with a full signal. Now if we can get a traffic light at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Main Street we’ll really be making progress.

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The Board of Selectmen approved a plan to add a deputy chief to the Hopkinton Police Department, reclassifying the position of lieutenant currently held by Joseph Bennett. A member of the department since 1993, Bennett was a patrolman, detective and sergeant prior to being named lieutenant four years ago. Bennett already serves as acting chief when Chief Ed Lee is unavailable. The department also has plans to hire another sergeant.

Legacy Farms developer Roy MacDowell has seen the light — literally. MacDowell announced to the Planning Board on Jan. 28 that he would provide for a traffic light at the intersection of East Main Street and Legacy Farm Road. A Legacy Farms engineer had indicated that the level of traffic did not yet met the requirements for the installation of lights as per the Host Community Agreement, but an engineer working on behalf of the town disputed that finding. Said MacDowell INDEPENDENT to a receptive Planning Board: “RathTHOUGHTS er than debating it, JERRY SPAR we’re just going to do it.” MacDowell might have been in a good mood because his firm, Baystone Development, recently closed on a deal to sell more than 17 acres for $9.1 million to Pulte Group, which announced plans to construct 48 single-family homes and 33 attached

Free throw fun The annual Knights of Columbus free throw contest was held at Hopkinton High School after the Hillers varsity basketball teams swept visiting Ashland on Jan. 29. Boys winners were Lucas Hodne (age 9 division), Kellen Keane (10), Abishek Karthik (11), Carlos Linton (12), Sean McCann (13) and Tommy Chatten (14). On the girls side, Alex Independent thoughts | 3

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The traffic light at West Main Street and South Street was brought down by heavy winds and rain on Jan. 24.

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Riesenberger (10), Ashley McCann (11) and Isabella Resteghini (12) took home trophies. Division winners qualify for district competition, and the top finishers from districts can advance to the state finals. The event moved to the high school from its previous location at Keefe Tech in Framingham, and Joe Altman, one of the organizers, termed it “a huge success,” indicating there are plans to return to HHS next year. The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic men’s community service organization that has sponsored a free throw competition since 1972. The Bishop Rice Council #4822 conducts numerous charity events in support of the parishes of St. John the Evangelist in Hopkinton and St. Cecilia’s in Ashland.

Dragsbaek back with B’s For the second straight year, Hopkinton’s Luke Dragsbaek got a chance to take to the ice at a Bruins game at TD Garden. Prior to the B’s game against the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 17, Dragsbaek was a Hockey is for Everyone Blue Line Captain. Hockey is for Everyone is a program that uses hockey to drive positive social change and foster more inclusive communities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Dragsbaek, a 13-year-old who plays for the Hopkinton Middle School hockey team, is an LGBTQ activist.

Hayes earns Girl Scout honor Hopkinton’s Melissa Hayes, a freshman at Framingham State University, was named as a winner of the Girl Scouts Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor, for her work creating and teaching Girls Lego Robotics, an after-school class for Hopkins Elementary School students. Hayes worked with the schools, PTA and Parks and Recreation to start the class, which now is run by Hopkinton High School Robotics teachers. The Girl Scouts Gold Award is for Girl Scouts who spend more than 80

Hopkinton fifth-grader Ashley McCann prepares to take a shot at the Knights of Columbus free throw contest on Jan. 29 at Hopkinton High School. McCann won the age 11 girls division.

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hours (over 1-2 years) on community service to create a sustainable solution to an issue in their community. Hayes will be honored along with other recipients at a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House in June.

Marathoners raise money for local organizations Local organizations once again are raising money by having people run the Boston Marathon and accept donations on their behalf. Ella Cornu is running to raise money for the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. A 2016 graduate of Hopkinton High School, Cornu is a junior at Simmons College in Boston studying to be a nurse. “It has always been my dream to run the Boston Marathon, and I’m so excited to run after so many years at the starting line,” Cornu states on her donation page. “The library does so much for my town of Hopkinton and I’m really excited to give back to them.” Chris Hart is running for the benefit of eHop, an organization that encourages civic engagement by sharing news and information about Hopkinton matters. “Patriots Day is without question one of my favorite days of the year and every year I think about how much I’d like to run the race,” Hart wrote in his introductory message. “Usually there is also an inner voice that says something like, you shouldn’t really even consider it, it’s highly unlikely you’ll be able to pull that off. The cycle I’ve been on for the past 7 or 8 years is: Patriots Day inspired jogging, run the Timlin 5K in June (another favorite day), get busy over the summer, be back at zero around labor day. “This past summer I cut BBQ events and cookbook writing and other extracurricular stuff out of my schedule and kept running. Around September I found myself running 8-10 miles on my long run days and feeling pretty good. This time the inner voice said something different, it said: You could run Boston.” For more information on Ella Cornu’s library fundraiser, check out: hopkintonpubliclibraryfoundation. org/bostonmarathon/ellacornu/. For more information on Chris Hart’s eHop fundraiser, visit: https:// www.gofundme.com/chris-hart039sand-ehop-2019-boston-marathon-run.

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HHS sophomores’ self-portraits selected for regional exhibition By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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wo Hopkinton High School sophomores will have their photography work on display at the Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition, which started Jan. 22 and runs through Feb. 9 at the University of MassachusettsDartmouth. Sophomores Ceara Perry and Catherine Dacey, who both are in the HHS advanced photography class, Photography 2, were assigned a project that required them to do a self-portrait. Art teacher Sterling Worrell was impressed by their work and thought they were worthy of submitting for consideration. “It’s really competitive, so I just pick out a couple, the best of the best, to send in there that I think have a shot,” Worrell said. “The two I sent in both got in, so that was good. I was excited to have them selected.” Added Worrell: “I’ve been emphasizing working with the qualities of light and composition, and these two photographs definitely have that. But not all the students are able to — not to use a cliche — but take it to the next level, which is like having a photograph that has a narrative or a story, some meaning. These two did that, so

I’m not surprised they got in, because if you look at their photographs there’s a real narrative story to what’s happening in the picture. It makes you think.” Perry’s work is a black-and-white diptych (two panels) of her standing and looking out a window. “While researching people photography at school, our class viewed a slideshow of artists to draw inspiration from,” Perry explained. “One artist I liked was David Hilliard. His pictures are often diptychs/triptychs

Above: Ceara Perry’s submission is a diptych showing her gazing out a window.

with the subject looking across the frame. To emulate his style, I took a diptych picture of myself looking out the window.” Perry had her sister stand in for her while she set the shutter speed, aperture and focus on her camera, then she starting shooting. “I took about 50 pictures total for this shoot, and selected the two best pictures to edit together for the diptych,” she said. Dacey’s photo features her sitting in front of a window while her mother brushes her hair. “Sterling had given us a few topics to explore during this project, including a self-portrait with a parent,” Dacey said. ”I really liked this topic because I thought it would be interesting to portray the relationship between my mother and I or my father and I. I thought of a few moments that I had Picture this | 5

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shared with my mom, and I remembered that she used to brush my hair a lot and do my hair for me. I felt that this would be interesting to capture in a photograph, so I began to plan out a picture. “I wanted to show the bond between my mom and I, and how we still share moments like this. I liked the idea of my mom brushing my hair because I felt that it connected to the bond that most younger girls have with their mothers. I also liked how this moment, although it is staged, is still a very real moment and one that I still share with my mom.” Dacey initially set up her tripod and camera in the living room, but she eventually ended up in the kitchen because the lighting was more to her liking. “I had to try many times to get this photograph just right,” she recalled. “At first, the camera settings were not working well for me. I had to adjust ISO, shutter speed, and f-stop many times, but it was still not turning out the way I wanted. I decided to adjust the camera angle many times as well, trying to reduce the amount of harsh light. Eventually we had to move into

a different room with less light. “I was finally able to get the correct camera settings once my mom and I were sitting in the kitchen. I adjusted the angle and my position a few times before getting the photograph that I wanted. I felt that this picture was the right one because the lighting was right and I had it focused more on window rather than on my mom and I, which I felt gave the photograph a softer look. I liked the peaceful nature and emotion that this particular photograph portrayed. I felt that the lighting and focus were just right to portray our relationship and bond as I had wanted.” While Worrell suggested entering the photos in the contest, the teenage photographers have had to do the majority of the work to get them displayed. “They have to be teacher-nominated, but they go through the process,” Worrell said. “And that’s part of it. I usually pick some advanced kids, and it gets an opportunity for them to have to go through the whole act of putting something in a show. They have to frame it, prepare it, deliver it, attend the artists reception -- the whole bit. So it’s really a real-world opportunity for them.”

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HHS performers represent school on regional, national level By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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he Hopkinton High School Music Department is singing the praises of some standout performers who have been recognized at the local, state, regional and national levels. At the top of the list is senior Matt Dempsey, who was selected for the prestigious National Association of Music Education National Honor Chorus, which earned him a trip to

YOU COULD TELL A LOT OF THESE KIDS WERE TOP OF THEIR CLASS OR CLOSE TO IT. IT WAS LIKE, WOW, THESE KIDS ARE REALLY, REALLY BRILLIANT. Matt Dempsey | HHS senior

Orlando in late November. Dempsey, a Bass 2 (the lowest voice in the chorus), was one of 240 singers from across the nation selected for the group, and he raved about the three-day experience that

was capped by a concert on the final night. Dempsey first had to advance to district and state levels before sending in a video of him performing a song the national organization

Middlesex Savings donates $1.4M to area organizations Middlesex Savings Bank recently announced it would make $1.4 million in unrestricted gifts through its charitable foundation to 84 community service organizations in early 2019. Thirty-one food pantries will each receive a donation of $20,000 while 27 libraries and 26 senior centers each will receive $15,000. Among the recipients are two Hopkinton-based organizations: Project Just Because and Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library. According to Mike McAuliffe, president and CEO of Middlesex Savings Bank, “We are humbled Stone Work Specialists

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Matt Dempsey performed with the National Association of Music Education National Honor Chorus in Orlando in November.

selected (“Deep River”). After the selections were made, the singers received the concert music a month before the event and were expected to have it “close to memorized and ready to go,” Dempsey said. “That was kind of the standard, and everybody met up to that standard,” Dempsey added. “It was crazy. It was one of the best experiences of my life. . . . It was a wide variety of kids. A lot of really smart kids as well. You could tell a lot of these kids were top of their class or close to it. It was like, Wow, these kids are really, really brilliant.” Aside from a few hours set aside to visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the singers spent a large majority of the time rehearsing for the concert. Dempsey said some of the performers live and breathe music, and at times he felt like “one of the worst musicians there,” yet in a positive way. “This is kind of a hobby I happen to enjoy to this point,” he said. “It was such a high-quality performance and great people as well.”

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Two HHS seniors were chosen for the National Association of Music Education All-Eastern Festival in Pittsburgh, scheduled for April 4-7. Abbey Kelley-Lanser will sing treble in the chorus, and Andrew Keeley will play trombone (Part 1) in the concert band. Kelley-Lanser, Keeley and violinist An-Chi Huang were chosen for the 65th Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Festival in Boston, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 2. Those three were joined at the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Festival on Jan. 21 by Advait Nene (bass clarinet), Mirabella Paolucci (viola), Cassidy Baratta (alto saxophone), Jacob Chasten (alto saxophone), Matt Dempsey (voice), Bryce Foti (voice), An-Wen Huang (cello), Andrea Liu (violin), Camilla Schemmel (voice), Kyle Stukel (trumpet) and Tony Weissinger (voice).

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Lykan TIF heads to voters Agreement among 6 warrant articles at Feb. 11 Special Town Meeting Lykan | from page 1

“All in all,” said Khumalo, “the total TIF relief for Lykan is $416,788 and the total new taxes for the town based on the new growth will be $228,512 for the 10-year period.” Khumalo also explained to the board that under state law a company applying for a TIF can also qualify for up to 100 percent exemption from personal property taxes. After negotiations with town staff, the Lykan TIF includes exemptions for personal property taxes ranging from 90 percent for the first three years to 80 percent in the third and fourth year and ending with a 60 percent exemption for the final five years of the agreement. Lykan also might qualify for a manufacturer designation from the state and, if approved, will then qualify for 100 percent exemption for personal property taxes. If the designation is not approved, the existing schedule will remain in place. In the original pitch to the board made earlier in January, representatives from Lykan promised to create a total of 125 permanent full-time jobs over a five-year period. The finalized TIF agreement requires Lykan to create 125 permanent full-time jobs during the 10-year TIF, with specific jobs per year and with annual average salaries, excluding benefits, of $98,000 or more per job; provided however, that the company shall not be in default of the agreement if some of the jobs created fail to meet that standard, as long as the overall average salary is equal to or greater than $98,000 per job. Other requirements of the TIF require Lykan to give priority to town residents when hiring new employees and advertising online to encourage residents to apply as well as investing, together with the landlord, approximately $10 million in renovations to the property and an additional $2 million in personal property to be located at

ALL IN ALL THE TOTAL TIF RELIEF FOR LYKAN IS $416,788 AND THE TOTAL NEW TAXES FOR THE TOWN BASED ON THE NEW GROWTH WILL BE $228,512 FOR THE 10YEAR PERIOD. Norman Khumalo | Town Manager

97 South St. Priority in the selection of contractors, vendors and suppliers also is requested in connection with the construction of the property, and at a minimum Lykan is expected to advertise in local newspapers and online procure sites to encourage local businesses to submit bids. Lykan also is required to limit water usage at the property, to create an internship program for Hopkinton students and to create an employee volunteer program. Annual reports for all requirements of the TIF agreement are required to be submitted to the town on a yearly basis, and failure to comply with any of the requirements will result in the exemption from real property taxation being reduced to 0 percent for the subsequent fiscal year. In addition, if Lykan is at any point in default of the agreement, the Board of Selectmen may take action to decertify the TIF. Representatives from Lykan Bioscience at the Jan. 29 meeting thanked the selectmen and Town Manager Norman Khumalo and town staff for all of their efforts to reach this positive outcome. “We hope that we will be able to have a nice partnership with the town,” said Board of Selectman Chair Claire Wright.

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The expansion of Start Line Brewery into the space formerly occupied by Water Fresh Farm took a scary turn on Jan. 29 when a fire broke out in a second-floor maintenance closet at the building located at 151R Hayden Rowe St. The Hopkinton Fire Department responded quickly after being alerted by the alarm monitoring company shortly before midnight and prevented major damage from occurring. No injuries were reported. “The blaze was confined to

the left side of the large building and went through the floor joists,” Deputy Chief William Miller said. “Crews went inside the building to douse the blaze and stopped the flames from spreading to other portions of the building.” After an joint investigation by the Hopkinton Fire Department, the Hopkinton Police Department and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, it was determined that a malfunction of the gas heater — a natural gas forced hot air furnace that serves as the building’s only heat source — was responsible for the blaze.

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salist Area Church, First Parish of Sherborn. A longtime church member, Webber is committed to making a difference. “I love knitting with my fellow Yarn Spinners here at the church,” Webber said, “and I wanted to contribute to the quilt-a-thon, too, because it’s such a worthy cause.” Over the course of the day, Webber hand-sewed project labels

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As part of the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 21 at Hopkinton Middle School, teenagers from Boy Scout Troop 1 prepared winter care packages for Hopkinton Seniors.

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UniBank donates $32,500 to area food pantries Sam S. Pepper, Jr., President and CEO of UniBank, recently announced that 13 local food pantries were each the recipients of $2,500 donations from the bank, totaling $32,500. The donations will help the food pantries in their efforts to ease hunger and support local residents in need. The following food pantries were each recipients of a $2,500 donation: Peace of Bread Community Kitchen (Whitinsville), St. John’s Food Pantry (Worcester), New Beginnings Kitchen (Woonsocket, Rhode Island), Blackstone Millville Food Pantry (Blackstone), Grafton Food Bank (Grafton), The Blessing Barn (Mendon), Sutton Food Pantry (Sutton), The United Parish of Upton Food Pantry (Upton), Quinsigamond Community College Food Pantry (Worcester), St. Anne’s Human Services Food Pantry (Shrewsbury), Douglas Food Pantry (Douglas), Daily Bread Food Pantry (Milford) and The People First Food Pantry (Uxbridge). “So many neighbors in our local communities struggle to put food on the table,” Pepper said. “On behalf of the entire UniBank team, I am proud to support our local food pantries with these donations. The work the organizations do to provide hunger relief is critical to individuals and families in need throughout Central Massachusetts.”

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A recent headline in The Washington Post warned, “The polar vortex has fractured, and the eastern U.S. faces a punishing stretch of winter weather.” Following a bitter blast of arctic air in recent weeks, the Northeast has experienced dangerously low temperatures. And some weather experts are predicting a higher than normal number of snowstorms in the coming weeks. To find out the best ways to stay safe in the face of what is shaping up to be a brutal winter, the Independent reached out to the Hopkinton Fire Department for advice. First among the winter pitfalls to be avoided, according to Deputy Fire Chief William Miller, is damage from frozen water pipes. “Unfortunately, we don’t see those until the temperature gets above freezing,” Miller said. He suggested a couple of ways to keep pipes from freezing. “If you can afford it,” Miller said, “keep your heat at at least 60 degrees, even at night.” Another tip, he said is to leave the water on just enough to trickle, since moving water is unlikely to freeze. Worse than frozen pipes is the danger of fire. Miller referenced the following statistics from the FEMA website: — 890 people die in winter home fires each year. — $2 billion in property loss occurs each year from winter home fires. — Winter home fires account for only 8 percent of the total number of fires in the U.S., but result in 30 percent of all fire deaths. — Cooking is the leading cause of all winter home fires. — A heat source too close to combus“The Big Picture in a Small Town”

tibles is the leading factor contributing to the start of a winter home fire (15 percent). — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the most common time for winter home fires. To avoid chimney and wood stove fires, Miller recommended hiring a licensed chimney sweep to inspect and clean flues and chimneys. Miller also was quick to point out the necessity of having sets of detectors for both smoke and carbon monoxide. “And make sure they have fresh batteries,” he added. Other suggestions include making sure the fire department has access to you home by keeping your driveway and any nearby hydrants clear of snow. With the possibility of temperatures falling from 10 to 25 degrees below normal in the next few weeks, Miller referred to some of the following winter safety tips on the FEMA website: — Keep an emergency supply kit in your home that includes a battery-powered radio with extra batteries, canned food and a manual can opener, flashlights and batterypowered lamps for power failures, wood for fireplaces, and rock salt to melt ice and sand to improve traction. — Make sure your car is in proper working condition and includes blankets, warm clothing, booster cables and tools, bottled water, dried fruits and nuts, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, flashlights and batteries, a shovel and ice scraper. — Wear layers to protect yourself from the cold. A hat, scarf and mittens are also essential protection against winter weather. — Try to limit the amount of time your pets spend outdoors. — Insulate with weather stripping around doors and window sills. — Insulate pipes with plastic or newspapers. — Learn how to shut off water valves if a pipe bursts.

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Red Cross recognizes Milford Regional for milestone in blood donations Milford Regional Medical Center was recognized by the American Red Cross for collecting more than 1,000 units of blood during 2018 at the hospital’s Blood Donor Center. The dedicated donor space at Milford Regional, located off the Imaging Center waiting room, opened in February 2017 and has since enabled the Red Cross to run scheduled blood drives three or four times a month, as well as additional drives when a special need for red cells has occurred on short notice. Milford Regional transfuses about 3,000 red cells annually and blood donor partners are now able to know where their collections have been used through the Red Cross’s “Blood Drive Partner Journey.” Blood products collected at Milford Regional in November were used at Lahey Clinic, Salem Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, Elliott Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, South Shore Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Catholic Medical Center, VA Medical Center, West Roxbury VA, White River Junction, Children’s Hospital, Exeter Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For information on blood drives scheduled at Milford Regional, go to milfordregional.org.

Attending a ceremony to recognize Milford Regional for its success in blood donations for 2018 were (from left) American Red Cross representatives Nancy Sullivan, Kaity Lawler and Ana Parrelli, and Milford Regional’s Edward J. Kelly (president/CEO), Nicole Heim (executive vice president/COO), Camille Williams (blood bank/hematology manager) and Judy Barron (administrative laboratory director).

Hopkinton Women’s Club meeting Feb. 11 It will be a very busy and productive February meeting for the Hopkinton Women’s Club on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library. New members are always welcome. The HWC will be assembling 30 care bags for the Hopkinton Senior Center Outreach Program. This program makes supportive visits to members of the Hopkinton community. Local businesses have donated essential toiletries to fill the bags. The special guest will be Lynn Stader, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Mas-

sachusetts. Miss Stader’s presidential project is called More than Words (MTW). Her goal is to collect 5,000 gently used books. the HWC will present her with 300-plus books. MTW places an emphasis on helping young adults who have been in foster care, homeless, out of school and/or incarcerated create positive change in their lives. MTW runs two bookstores and an online book-selling business. The jobs at MTW help the young adults to be independent adults. Also at the meeting Yvette Madany will have a PowerPoint presentation,

and attendees will get to practice handson Chinese calligraphy. There will be cookies and Valentine’s trivia. For more information on the meeting or about joining the Hopkinton Women’s Club, contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopWCMembership@gmail.com. Also, applications for the Hopkinton Women’s Club scholarships and the Mary McDonough Community Service Award are available in the Hopkinton High School guidance/counseling office. Applications are due April 3.

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Calendar HCA presents ‘Love Letters’ Feb. 9

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents “Love Letters,” a play by A.R. Gurney, starring Hopkinton residents Amy and Mark Cafazzo and directed by Kelly Grill. There will be a single performance the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton. For more information visit www.HopArtsCenter.org.

Baypath Humane Society hosts pet talk Feb. 24

Baypath Humane Society will hold its next free pet talk, “Click to Calm,” on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The workshop, led by veteran canine behavior training consultant Emma Parsons, is an opportunity for pet owners to learn proven techniques for humanely, safely and effectively teaching dogs that are fearful or overreactive to people or other dogs. The workshop is sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and is free. To reserve a spot, email humaneeducation@baypathhumane,org.

Celebrate Recovery support groups at FCCH

Two new, weekly support groups are being offered at Faith Community Church as part of the Celebrate Recovery Program. One is for men struggling with pornography, sexual abuse issues, infidelity, intimacy problems or sexual addictions. The other is for women struggling with food, alcohol and drug dependency. The programs are based on Christian principles and are run by trained leaders who facilitate discussion in a safe, caring and confidential environment alongside others who are on the road to recovery. Celebrate Recovery has open meetings every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main St., Hopkinton. For more information: fcch.org/ celebraterecovery.

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Live4Evan Red Tie Affair March 2

The second annual Live4Evan Red Tie Affair will be held Saturday, March 2, from 7-11 p.m. at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The event features a reception (dinner and open bar), an auction and games, with proceeds helping to provide housing for families of children with congenital heart disease. Tickets, which are $75 per person through Feb. 16 and $85 thereafter., can be purchased through the organization’s website: Live4Evan.org.

Help for anxiety and depression via PT

Platinum Physical Therapy’s Lisa MacDonald will host a free, one-hour presentation titled “Help for Anxiety and Depression Via Physical Therapy” on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Lisa will discuss how evidence-based exercises can alleviate anxiety and depression and serve as a great adjunctive form of treatment. Donations will be collected to support the Hopkinton High School chapter of Active Minds, a club that is dedicated to creating awareness and resolving the stigma around mental illness.

ACS seeks volunteers for March fundraiser

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers for its annual Daffodil Days fundraiser. Volunteers will help sort, organize, package and deliver bunches of fresh-cut and potted daffodils to donors. The commitment is a flexible number of hours during early March. The sorting location is to be determined. Deliveries will be made in Eastern Massachusetts. For more information, contact Lisa Labadini at Lisa.Labadini@cancer.org or 857-327-8581.

MRMC Spring Fashion Show April 4

The auxiliary members at Milford Regional Medical Center will host their Spring Fashion Show at the Crystal Room (49 Cedar St., Milford) on April 4, starting at 6 p.m. Clothing is provided by Katalina’s Boutique. There will be a full-course Italian dinner and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the MRMC. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from any auxiliary member or at Katalina’s Boutique in Northbridge as well as Newport, Rhode Island. For more information, call 508-422-2099.

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Our Time Memory Café at the Hopkinton Public Library

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. (meets monthly, every second Tuesday) Our Time Memory Café 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 is requested but not required. For more information, call 508-497-0108 or email info@

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with John Guido

Thursday, Feb. 14, noon Celebrate Valentine’s Day with good friends or bring that special someone! Enjoy pizza, calzone, salad, special dessert and the music of John Guido. Bring your dancing shoes and singing voice or just come to enjoy the ambiance and food. Reservations required. No regular lunch will be served this day. Cost: $5.

Meditation

Friday, Feb. 15 (meets every other Friday), noon The Senior Center is excited to welcome back Jeanne Friswell to lead this meditation class, which blends seated mindfulness meditation and standing qigong. This class is offered twice a month and will replace the weekly meditation class. The cost is $3 per class; pay by the month.

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Thursday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m. The Caregiver Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is recommended. If you have any questions or you need care for your loved one while you attend the group, contact the Outreach Department at 508-497-9730.

Library Corner Drumming workshop

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6-7 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Sign up online. Limited to 20. Workshop on handdrumming and rhythms. Drums provided.

Film showing

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m. Current Academy Award-nominated movie about a superhero that saves an African kingdom. Ages 13 and up only (rated PG-13). Sign up online. Limited to 40.

Film showing

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m. Spike Lee’s current Academy Award nominee about an AfricanAmerican detective infiltrating the KKK in the 1970s. Rated R. “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

Mini-golf in the library

Friday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Hopkinton Library. All ages welcome. Free to play. Donation to Friends appreciated.

Native plant gardens for pollinators

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by Mass. Audubon Society. The presenter and expert will discuss how to establish a native plant garden to make a positive impact on pollinators — and beautify your outdoor space.

Middle School Book Club

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Discussing “Harbor Me” by Jacqueline Woodson.

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Schools School Committee sends budget to town

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he Hopkinton School Committee certified the FY20 School Budget during its Jan. 17 meeting, sending the $48,059,950 budget to the town for final approval. Next year’s budget represents a $3,003,300 increase — 6.67 percent — over FY19. “It was really important to us to maintain the level of excellence that [Hopkinton Public Schools] have,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh during a budget presentation in December. “We have had some major challenges along the way including the increasing enrollment.” The district has seen unprecedented increases in enrollment over the past few years, with close to 200 more than anticipated students coming into the district this school year alone. Increases in enrollment have meant increases in staffing and other student services that are major drivers for the budget increases. This year’s budget was based on an increase of 103 students, a number that was developed based on past history and real estate data in town. Along with the increase in the number of teachers and support personnel, drivers of the budget increase also include an increase IT WAS REALLY IMPORTANT in utilities, new textbooks and materials for new social studies stanTO US TO MAINTAIN THE dards, and an unanticipated special education bussing cost increase of LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE $200,000. THAT [HOPKINTON PUBLIC “Some of these are costs that come at us that are beyond our SCHOOLS] HAVE. WE control,” School Committee Chair Nancy Cavanaugh said about some HAVE HAD SOME MAJOR of the unanticipated special education transportation costs for next CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY year. “It’s our legal, ethical, and obligation to provide for our INCLUDING THE INCREASING moral students.” Before the vote, several School ENROLLMENT. Committee members voiced their approval over this year’s budget Dr. Carol Cavanaugh process and gave kudos to the adSuperintendent of Schools ministration for making some “hard choices.” “I am appreciative of the fact that you are taking into consideration the growth, student’s needs and interests, performance measures, and staff needs,” said Vice Chair Meena Bharath, “The entire admin team has worked collaboratively to find efficiencies and better alignment.” With a directive from the town of keeping the budget increase under 6.5 percent, the district has had to make some adjustments and cuts to its original proposal of an over 9 percent increase. “Each member did their best to keep up with our vision . . . while being mindful of the parameters provided by the selectmen,” Bharath said. Along with staffing increases to support an increase in enrollment, this year’s budget will also help a number of initiatives take shape, according to school officials, including a more robust 18-to-22-year-old special education program, stronger programs for differentiated learning, and a revamping of the district’s website. “I am so thankful to our taxpayers for funding this for the kids, this is the future that we are investing in,” Bharath said. The School Committee voted unanimously to approve the FY20 budget and submit it to the town manager. The town manager will then submit a draft of the full town FY20 budget and capital plan to the Board of Selectmen at the end of January. The budgets will be voted on during the Town Meeting in the spring.

Hopkinton students on honor roll at Keefe Tech Keefe Tech recently announced its Term 1 honor roll, and a number of Hopkinton residents were recognized for their performance in the classroom at the Framingham regional technical high school. Earning high honors were sophomore Gabrielle Buentello and freshman Jake Shepard. Those earning honors included senior Juliet Jacobs, juniors Kimberly Recinos, Michael Salber and Aidan Shepard, sophomore Desarae Cioppa, and freshmen Michael Duffy and Alexis Manchester.

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rust the caring staff at The Residence at Valley Farm to make your winter stay as comfortable as possible. You’ll experience a truly engaging community with modern conveniences and amenities, impeccable dining, innovative programming and a vibrant social environment with daily opportunities for learning, culture and entertainment. Resident Engagement Director Angela Rosado will spend time getting to know you and assist in choosing classes suited to your unique interests and needs. With programs ranging from concerts, lectures and wine and cheese socials to exercise, arts and craft activities and more, your days will be full of new and familiar experiences. Local shopping excursions, monthly lunch outings and special, themed events are also welcome offerings. Grounded in science and employing the “Four Pillars of Engagement” – the cognitive, emotional, social and physical elements of an individual – every activity is designed to keep the mind, body and spirit thriving. “We create a supportive environment to help people continue doing what they enjoy and engage them in new and interesting ways,” Executive Director Brian Patterson said. “This prolongs a person’s independence and encourages a strong sense of self-esteem and community belonging.” Besides a recent addition of Chair Tai Chi to their wellness program, the Valley Farm community just launched a pilot dance program that will help promote a resident’s stability and balance. Last month, a Parkinson’s support group was established onsite. The group is run by Malka Young, LICSW, CCM and Director of Allies in Aging at Jewish Family Services Elder Care Solutions and is in addition to the existing group meeting monthly at Ashland’s Senior Center. “We have a great team that thinks outside the box,” Patterson added. “Our staff are forward thinking and love what they do. It’s all about creating a community where residents, their families and our associates experience good times, good friends and great care.” The culinary program at Valley Farm and their “anytime dining” approach creates a lifestyle where friends can enjoy restaurant-style meals and snacks whenever they desire. Everything is made to order, making it easy to accommodate an individual’s likes and dislikes as well as dietary needs. Foods are freshly prepared with locally-sourced ingredients and all menu choices promote both physical and brain health, tying back to Valley Farm’s holistic philosophy. The chef will even create your favorite family recipe for all to enjoy. “Anytime dining is designed to give freedom and choice back to the resident,” Senior Culinary Director Christopher Ryan explained. “Our community members use the dining area as their home, with no time restraints on meals and no artificial schedule to follow, just as they might be used to, minus the hassle of shopping, cooking and cleaning up. This offers a relaxed mindset and contributes to a much better quality of life for our seniors.” Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living or need Reflections Memory Care, Valley Farm is an active community full of comfort, camaraderie and meaningful, rewarding activities. Staff believe in providing a life-affirming experience rooted in continuous personal growth where each resident leads a life of dignity, purpose and well-being. There are 60 comfortable two-bedroom, one-bedroom and studio apartments at Valley Farm, each with their own kitchen, and residents enjoy a full slate of amenities as well as the beautifully-appointed library, living room, media/movie room, fitness and sunny dining area. The Residence at Valley Farm is conveniently located at 369 Pond Street in Ashland. Discover more at www.residencevalleyfarm.com and follow www.facebook.com/theresidenceatvalleyfarm. If you’d like a private tour, contact Sales and Marketing Director Jonathan Terlaje at 508-532-3197.

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Schools Middle School Robotics team advances to regional competition

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Members of the HMS RoboHillers Team 1715C champions are (back row, from left) Chris Burton, Rylee Blair, Disha Mudenar, Jake Dold and Sam Porter, (front row, from left) aspiring RoboHiller Devon Striek, Dylan Striek, Shrija Kumar and Surina Tripathi.

eam 1715C of the RoboHillers, Hopkinton Middle School’s Robotics team, is heading to the VEX IQ Southern New England Championship tournament in March. On Jan. 21, 16 VEX IQ teams braved the cold weather to compete in the VEX UQ Next Level Challenge, a worldwide challenge that combines programming skills, individual skills and teamwork competition skills. Team 1715C came away with the Design Award and the Teamwork Challenge Award, shared by Team 24036S, St. Stan’s Robotics Club from Fall River. The RoboHillers are coached by Patricia Allen, a local parent, who relies on parents to work with the 63 middle school student members. They have seven teams this year, including an all-girl team, and meet after school on Thursdays in the HMS cafeteria. “I am so proud of all our students for working hard, problem-solving and challenging themselves to learn new skills,” Allen said. “This is a large group, so sometimes it can feel chaotic in here. I couldn’t do it without Mrs. Blair, the Kellys and all the parents who volunteered during the two competitions we hosted this season.” At their previous competition on Dec. 8, Team 1715C won the Excellence Award and Outstanding STEM Research Project Award for its video on how to calculate instantaneous speed. All team members are excited to cheer on their friends as Team 1715C hopes to do well in March and qualify for VEX Worlds in April.

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man Hannah Murphy; At the University of Delaware, Rachel Calkins, Nicole Hudson, Caroline Johnson, Hannah McKenzie, Delaney O’Beirne, Grace Schacterle and Elena Wade. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, senior aerospace engineering major Amanda Dings, senior mechanical engineering major Katherine Schweikert, senior industrial engineering major Kameron Yagoobi, junior mechanical engineering major Abigail Gilbert, junior robotics engineering major Kyle Heavey, junior chemical engineering major Jeremy Jacobs. junior physics major Michael Palmieri and sophomore interactive media and game development major Rory Sullivan; At Ithaca College, psychology/ mathematics major Samuel Factor and writing major Sydney Joyce; At Quinnpiac University, Christa Cosmo, Katelyn Curry, Anne Dumas and Conor Murphy; At Lasell College, senior criminal justice major Holly McGrath; At Mass. Bay Community College, Austin Richard Black, Brooklyn Kayleigh Briner, Dawson McMillan and Payal Ramu Murthy. At the University of New Hampshire, Brittany Forsmo, Ivy Gogolin, Galen Graham, Madeline Juffras and Peter Mitchell received highest honors, while Elis Chandler, Jessica Mellor, Allison Scimone, Jonathan Snow and Lauren Winer received high honors. At Siena College, Scott Babigian was named to the president’s list and Kyle Canty was named to the dean’s list. At Plymouth State University, Megan Barnes, an art education major, was named to the president’s list while Matthew Decina, a communication studies major, was named to the dean’s list. At Cedarville University, athletic training major Emma Barker was named to the dean’s honor list.

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Sports Ambassadors of the asphalt HHS duo chosen to represent Boston at Japanese road race United States well.� Their coach also is ready with some advice, but she trusts the girls will figure things out. “Try not to change too much,� Cann advised. “Take in the experience, but as far as race day and the days out there before the race,

probably not try anything too exotic — food, especially. And try to get some decent sleep. But overall, enjoy the experience. It’s going to be as much a cultural exchange as anything. And I think they’ll enjoy the running part of it. I think they’re pretty well prepared.�

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ebruary vacation is a good time to escape the snow and freezing temperatures with a visit to a place that offers more sun. For Hopkinton High School senior Amanda Hansen and junior Kayla McCann, a different opportunity presented itself: a visit to the Land of the Rising Sun. Hansen and McCann were selected by the Boston Athletic Association to travel to Japan from Feb. 13-21 and participate in the Ohme-Hochi 10K, one of the country’s most popular road races, on Feb. 17. Their expenses are being covered by Ohme race organizers, who have partnered with the BAA for many years. The Hillers were nominated by Jean Cann, who coached them both in cross country in the fall and was impressed by them. “I knew they would both be good guests in Japan,� Cann said. “They’re both very polite and they both have experience with international travel as well as being strong

runners.� Neither McCann, who lived in England for four years, nor Hansen, who has traveled to Europe, has been to Asia. “I’m most looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their culture,� Hansen said. “There’s only so much you can read in a book, but immersing yourself in a culture brings that knowledge to a much higher level.� Said McCann: “I am looking forward to experiencing a race through the streets of Tokyo and touring close cities and towns. It will be fascinating to see the different architecture, language and way of life of the Japanese while doing something I love to do, run.� The students have been learning some basic phrases and will travel with a translator, Kay Horiuchi, who also gave them some race advice. “Our translator said the most important thing is just to finish the race,� McCann said. “Obviously Amanda and I want to try our best, but as long as we finish, I think we will represent Hopkinton and the

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Sports National pride: Farrell makes his mark with USA Hockey Farrell | from page 1

noon every day so they can eat lunch and hit the ice for practice. Farrell finishes his studies online, in between globe-trotting to tournaments in Russia, Finland, the Czech Republic and British Columbia over the past two years. “I think it’s really cool to see some of these places and see how people live,” he said. “Russia was a crazy experience, just seeing how different it is. In Czech and Finland it was different, too, but the people were really nice. We also had a fun time going over there.”

Above: Sean Farrell (right) has a supportive family in (from left) father Bill, sister Brooke and mother Erica, who got to see him in person after a USNTDP game at Boston University. Left: Sean Farrell, who will play at Harvard after he graduates high school in 2020, has traveled around the country and the world playing for the USNTDP program.

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Farrell, who plays with the U-18 squad, will don the red, white and blue in Sweden this April at the World Championships. Farrell’s atypical high school experience has presented some challenges, as well as some great opportunities, for the rest of his family. His father, Bill, or his mother, Erica, will make a trip to Michigan about once per month, and both have been able to fly overseas to see their son play for Team USA. “It’s been an honor, in a word,” Bill said. “It’s been hard, he went away at 15 and that’s definitely un-

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nyone concerned that Mikayla Pucci might not be able to improve on her impressive freshman season at Wheaton College must not know the 5-foot-9 forward very well. With her work ethic, there was no way she would ever let up in her efforts to make herself a better player. After averaging a team-high 12.7 points as a rookie, Pucci headed into February averaging 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting just over 50 percent from the field. Last month she scored her 500th career point. “She’s every coach’s dream,” said Hopkinton High coach Mike Greco. “She turned herself into a basketball player by sheer will and hard work. She understands the game and her role, and the role of all the other positions. She’d sacrifice her body, her minutes, her shots for the good of the team.” The eldest of Mike and Kim’s three children, Pucci carried that attitude to Wheaton. Her intensity and energy on the court show in her face and by her conHopkinton’s Mikayla Pucci passed the 500-point stantly moving ponytail. plateau midway through her sophomore season “We have a philosat Wheaton College. ophy in our program: EFA — effort, focus, attitude,” longtime Wheaton coach Melissa Hodgdon said. “If you give that every day to whatever you are doing, you will be your best. Pucci does that. Her effort is always 100 percent. She is sooooo coachable and focused at all times. And her attitude is what every coach dreams of — an authentically positive person with amazing faith.” “Pooch,” as she was known by Hopkinton coaches and teammates, also earned the nickname “Glue Girl” from Greco. “It wasn’t like she stood out at any one thing, but she was always getting everyone organized and making sure everyone was included on and off the court,” Greco said. She served as two-year high school basketball captain, as well as captain of the state championship volleyball team. She already is a captain at Wheaton, where everyone calls her “Pucci.” “The student-athletes on the team and the coaches vote for captains,” Hodgdon said. “We, as a team, talk about how grade/age does not matter for skill, leadership or anything else — it is all about what is best for the team and program on and off the court.” One of the off-court aspects that drew Pucci to the Wheaton program was its commitment to community service. “I knew from the start that I wanted to continue my basketball career in college,” Pucci said. “Throughout the recruiting process, I focused a lot on finding a school with a strong education program where I would still be able to do what I enjoy outside of basketball and classes. At Wheaton, I am able to be a part of Best [Buddies] and the Education Club, as well as tutor at Norton High School. I also love that Coach Hodgdon and the Wheaton basketball program put a strong emphasis on community service. We do work with Heller’s Angels [a Special Olympics program], run clinics and camps for local kids, and participate in other community projects throughout the year.” Pucci recently headed one of those community projects, Math Madness, an event to help Norton Middle School students enhance their math skills through basketball. “We modeled the idea of Math Madness from a program developed by the Worcester State women’s basketball team,” said the secondary education and mathematics double major. “Coach Hodgdon presented the idea to me last spring and I was super excited to create the booklet for Wheaton basketball. It was a great way to combine my love of teaching and basketball. The event was extremely successful and it seemed like the students really enjoyed it. We look forward to continuing and expanding Math Madness for the upcoming years.” While Pucci is enjoying her time at Wheaton, she has a career goal for when college is over. “My dream job would include teaching math by day and coaching basketball by night!” she said.

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Sports Under Levine’s leadership, local Special Olympics program thrives Alec Levine has run the Special Olympics program in Hopkinton since 2004.

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kinton youth basketball program,” Levine said, “and my daughter, Jackie, encouraged me to get involved in the newly-formed program.” Hopkinton Special Olympics is considered a Unified Sports program where athletes and volunteer partners play side-by-side. Partners never shoot, score or steal the ball but ensure the flow of the game and encourage athletes as they develop their skills. “Probably more important than the athletic component is the social component,” Levine noted. “You can see the absolute joy these athletes experience playing and hanging out with their peers.” The key to the program’s success is the tireless effort of Levine. “He’s totally incredible,” said Hopkinton High School senior Evan Sisitsky, who has been a volunteer partner for the basketball program the past six years. “His patience and his ability to connect with all the athletes and the partners is incredible. The organization piece also, he does an incredible job of organizing it, making sure there’s enough partners, enough athletes to be able to

play. Everything he does just shows much he cares about everyone in the program.”

A team effort Early on, Levine introduced softball, track and field and bowling, but basketball and soccer became the preferred sports. There are four agespecific teams made up this year of 47 athletes from Hopkinton and surrounding towns, and every Saturday afternoon there is dedicated practice time at the Elmwood School gymnasium. Many hope to participate in the Special Olympics State Games in mid-March. Levine credits his success to the overwhelming generosity and sup-

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Said Sisitsky: “It’s definitely one of those things that gives you perspective on what matters in life, especially in the sense of how the little things — you going and playing basketball with these athletes makes their day. When you go in there and see them smile or give you a highfive or a hug or something it really makes you feel good to know that they’re getting a lot out of it and that you’re making such an impact on them and their lives.” Levine also has high praise for members of the Hopkinton Police Department and Fire Department, who provide incredible support, and the many volunteer partners. “Many of the partners who started with me 14 years ago have now graduated from college and gone on to work in the field, perpetuating the model of giving back and working with those who may be less fortunate,” Levine said. This past fall, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen and School Committee recognized Levine, who in 2010 was inducted into the Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame.

Wired for kindness Beyond his involvement in Special Olympics, Levine’s compassionate and caring nature reveals itself in other ways. In 2017, he was recognized by the United Way for nearly a decade of volunteer service with the Pearl Street Food Pantry in Framingham. After watching a “60 Minutes” exposé, “Rock Steady Boxing,” that demonstrated how people with Parkinson’s disease benefit from a high-intensity exercise regime using boxing techniques, Levine set out to find more. “I’ve been boxing for 14 years now,” Levine added. “It’s an incredible fitness regime, and I like sparring.” He contacted the only three gyms in New England that in 2015 had Rock Steady Boxing programs and started volunteering. Today, there are 50 programs nationwide. Levine gathers a small group of men living with Parkinson’s and trains with them at an area gym. For four years now, their work has built up skills in core strength, balance and coordination, stamina and muscle memory training and improved cognitive ability. “There’s no cure [for Parkinson’s], but unbelievably, boxing seems to help slow down the progression of symptoms and offers an important social support mechanism for these guys,” Levine explained Added Levine: “I’ve always felt everyone should do their little part. I’m just wired this way. If there’s some way I can help, I want to do my part.”

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Police Log January 14

ARRESTS January 19

8:58 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil checked on a motor vehicle on West Main Street. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Ryan Polselli responded as backup. Andrew L. Smith, 41, of 22 Randall Street, Worcester, was arrested on a warrant.

January 22

11:27 p.m. Officer Brendon Lyver assisted a disabled motor vehicle on Main Street and subsequently arrested the operator, Gerald Vital, 24, of 11 Congress St., Milford, on a warrant.

January 23

12:36 p.m. A caller requested a well-being check of a woman on Gibbon Road. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and John Porter and Officers Ryan Polselli and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and subsequently arrested Alexander G. Toloczko, 25, of 9 Gibbon Road on two warrants.

January 11

2:07 a.m. Officer Preston Mucciarone issued multiple parking ban warnings on Hilltop Road. 8:00 a.m. A North Mill Street caller reported an ongoing complaint of bloodhounds in her yard chasing her dog. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and the dogs were gone upon his arrival. The animal control officer was notified. 8:01 p.m. An A Street resident reported the odor of kerosene when lighting her stove. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded along with the Fire Department, and the homeowner was advised to stop using the stove.

January 12

12:20 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on a vehicle parked at an abandoned house on Elm Street. All was OK. 3:32 p.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer. Officer John Corridan assisted, and a report was to follow. 5:21 p.m. Officer Jay Deiana responded to a motor vehicle accident after a vehicle hit a deer on Ash Street. No personal injuries were reported. 10:17 p.m. A caller reported a highly intoxicated person urinating outside on Grove Street. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the man arrived home and was going to be staying in for the rest of the night. 11:07 p.m. A caller reported a person walking down the middle of the roadway of South Mill Street. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Preston Mucciarone checked on the person and provided him with a courtesy transport.

January 13

12:09 a.m. An Everett Circle resident reported a possible dog in distress behind his house. Officers Preston Mucciarone and Brian Sanchioni responded and checked the area with a negative find. 10:05 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted a disabled motor vehicle with a flat tire on West Main

Street. 12:41 p.m. A motorist reported a dead deer on the side of the roadway of Ash Street. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and contacted the animal control officer for removal. 2:12 p.m. A Greenwood Road caller reported a burning odor in her house. Officer Stephen Buckley responded along with the Fire Department. The wire inspector was contacted. 3:23 p.m. A walk-in handed in a Jeep key and a house key found outside of Santander Bank’s front entrance on Main Street. 5:47 p.m. A walk-in brought in her autistic son and asked an officer to speak to him about his behavior. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Moira McGaffigan assisted. 11:09 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street traveling toward the center of town. Officer Preston Mucciarone checked the area with a negative find.

7:46 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted a disabled motor vehicle with a flat tire on Cedar Street. 9:33 a.m. A Grove Street resident reported a person on his property violating a no trespass order. Officers Matthew Santoro and Arthur Schofield responded and removed the person. A report was to follow. 11:40 a.m. An East Main Street caller reported a suspicious vehicle that pulled into his driveway about three times and just sat there. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and spoke with the operator, who was waiting to get lunch. All was OK. 3:40 p.m. A motorist complained of high school track team members running four across on Lumber Street. The caller reported having to brake and swerve around them. Officer Derek Morton responded and spoke to the runners.

January 15

9:21 a.m. A caller reported a dump truck on Wood Street creating a road hazard. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and reported there was no hazard. 10:21 a.m. A caller reported he picked up an injured owl from the side of the roadway on Main Street. The animal control officer was notified. 10:27 a.m. A walk-in spoke to Officer Brendon Lyver about a fraudulent online transaction. A report was to follow. 11:58 a.m. A Woodview Way walk-in reported noticing damage on her vehicle four nights earlier. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted her. 11:59 a.m. A walk-in reported her New England Patriots tickets were stolen. Officer Brendon Lyver took a report. 12:12 p.m. A caller reported illegal dumping on Avenue C. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and

assisted. 1:07 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked near the chemical tanks on South Street. Officer John Corridan responded and spoke with photographers, who were advised of the complaint. 3:12 p.m. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan assisted a broken-down school bus on Hayden Rowe Street that hit a barrier. A tow truck removed the bus. 9:31 p.m. Officer Derek Morton responded to Oliver Lane and took a report of a past motor vehicle accident. 10:05 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Derek Morton about an accusation of stolen property.

January 16

12:11 a.m. A Connelly Hill Road caller reported she thought someone broke into her home and set off the fire alarm. Officer Ryan Polselli responded along with the Fire Department and they found all secure and no cause for the alarm. 1:17 a.m. Officer Ryan Polselli issued a parking ban warning on Priscilla Road. 1:12 p.m. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas took a report of fraud on Spring Street. 3:24 p.m. An A Street caller reported a suspicious person walking in the neighborhood, looking at houses. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Derek Morton responded and checked the area with a negative find.

January 17

8:54 a.m. A caller reported a deer was dumped behind a Clinton Street storage container. The animal control officer was notified. 4:30 p.m. A West Main Street caller reported past assaults. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Derek Morton responded along with a clinician. Police log | 22

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January 18

12:49 a.m. A Constitution Court resident complained about loud music in the common lobby area of the building. Officers Brendon Lyver and Brian Sanchioni responded and advised the individual to turn down the music. 12:15 p.m. A West Elm Street caller requested to speak with an officer about an ongoing issue with her neighbor. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded, and a report was to follow. 1:19 p.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer about putting up no trespass signs on her property. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted. 2:25 p.m. A caller reported a hit and run motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Sergeant Joseph Bennett and Officers Jay Deiana and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded, and a report was follow. 6:19 p.m. Officers Jay Deiana and Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted the Uxbridge Police Department in responding to a hit and run motor vehicle accident.

January 19

12:19 a.m. Officers Ryan Polselli and Jay Deiana checked on a motor vehicle parked on Hayden Rowe

Street. The driver did not want to go home because of issues there. 10:50 a.m. A caller reported a gray-haired male in jeans and a leather jacket walking along Interstate 495 northbound. The State Police were advised. 12:02 p.m. A walk-in reported a suspicious male approached her on West Main Street and asked her for a ride to Boston. The man, in a leather jacket and jeans, with gray hair in a bun, matched the description of an individual walking on Interstate 495 northbound from an earlier call. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and spoke with the man and provided him with a courtesy transport to the station, where he waited for a ride. 12:51 p.m. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas replaced a manhole cover on West Main Street. 9:13 p.m. Officer John Corridan responded along with the Fire Department to a report of a chimney fire on Old Farm Road. The fire was extinguished.

January 20

3:22 a.m. A DPW employee reported an erratic operator on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Jay Deiana caught up with the driver, who was having difficulty driving in the snow. 10:56 a.m. A Woodview Way resident complained of a vehicle

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January 21

8:03 a.m. Multiple calls were received about a snowplow truck that hit two vehicles on Cedar Street. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers Arthur Schofield and Matthew Santoro responded to assist. A tow truck was requested to remove a sander that fell off the back of a pickup truck. One operator was issued a criminal application for failure to stay in the correct lane. 11:26 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted a motorist stuck on ice on Hayden Rowe Street. 12:20 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle crashed into a West Main Street

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January 22

8:20 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle off the roadway of East Street with an unconscious driver. The caller stated the passenger door was locked and the driver side door was against a tree. Officers Derek Morton and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded along with an ambulance and a tow truck. 9:21 a.m. Officer Derek Morton assisted a vehicle stuck on ice on Front Street. He requested a tow truck for a winch-out. 11:42 a.m. A caller reported a deer carcass in the woods by a play area on East Main Street. The animal control officer was notified. 4:55 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted a vehicle stuck in the snow on Hayward Street. 8:14 p.m. A caller reported the owner of a Main Street store blocked her vehicle in the parking lot while she was inside his store. Officers Derek Morton and Brian Sanchioni responded and assisted in having the vehicle moved.

January 23

8:06 a.m. A caller reported poor road conditions on Saddle Hill Road. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and contacted the DPW. 7:14 p.m. A caller reported a man shoplifting at a West Main Street store. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Brian Sanchioni responded and issued a complaint application. 7:53 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two cars on West Main Street. A report was to follow.

January 24

9:27 a.m. A Gassett Road resident locked out of her house requested assistance. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and assisted in gaining access. 12:03 p.m. A motorist reported traffic lights on West Main Street fell down and were creating a road hazard. Mutiple officers responded along with the DPW and Eversource. 2:27 p.m. Officer Philip Powers spoke with a manager at a Hayden Rowe Street business about an unruly customer. 5:50 p.m. A caller reported a person attempting to enter customers’ cars on Cedar Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Moira McGaffigan and John Corridan responded and searched the area with a negative find. 7:24 p.m. A caller reported a 4-foot by 4-foot sink hole on Ash Street. Officers John Corridan and Moira McGaffigan responded and advised the DPW of the hazard.

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Obituaries Caroline A. Davidge Caroline A. (Kumlin) Davidge, of Blackstone, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of James S. Davidge. Born Dec. 25, 1938, in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late David P. and Edith M. (Walker) Kumlin. Besides her husband she leaves three sons, all from Blackstone: William H. and his wife, Nancy (Savini) Davidge; James B. and his wife, Debra (Lebel) Davidge; and Scott C. and his wife, Linda (Lanoue) Davidge. She always loved spending time with her family, especially her seven grandchildren: Matthew (Leah), Kyle (Laura), Shayna (Guy), Brian (Amanda), Kimberly (Tyler), Corey and JohnPaul, and her six great-grandchildren: Haylee, Owen, Charlotte, Eben, Kaia and Londyn. She was the sister of Ruth Phipps and the late Paul, Richard (Cookie) and Ralph (Jumbo) Kumlin and Mildred Perkins. She also leaves behind a sisterin-law, Judith Davidge Tuschak, and many nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly. Caroline had a compassionate love for animals. Donations in her memory can be made online to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton at https:// www.baypathhumane.org/donate, or by mail to: Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Her funeral and burial, under the care of Kubaska Funeral Home in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, were private.

Carolyn Diane Schmidt Carolyn Diane Schmidt, 81, of Hopkinton, passed away Jan. 26. She was the daughter of the late Doris (Elkins) and Adelbert Prosser. She was the wife of 52 years to Harold D. Schmidt of Hopkinton. Carolyn was a graduate of Hopkinton High School and Boston University. Prior to her retirement, she was a physical education teacher for Hopkinton Public Schools. She was active with St. Paul’s Church in Hopkinton, took pleasure in gardening and loved animals. She is survived by three children: Dana Rebecca Kalipolites and her husband, Gary; Robert David William and his wife, Heather; and Doris Marie Schmidt and her husband, Jay. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Zina Misurelli and her husband, Tony; Athena Kalipolites; Brandon William; Dylan William; Richard Schaefer and his wife, Elizabeth; Tanner Mullen and Kensey Mullen, and three greatgrandchildren: Kyrah, Hannah and Montgomery. She is predeceased by

her first husband, First Lt. David William, and a brother, James Prosser. A memorial service took place on Jan. 30 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St., Hopkinton MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton (www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com).

Christopher Calcagni Christopher M. Calcagni, 49, of Hopkinton, died Jan. 26 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Dr. Patti Zub, two sons, Cole and Eli Calcagni, all of Hopkinton; his parents, Priscilla (Gareau) Calcagni and John Mountzuris of Worcester; a brother, David Calcagni; two aunts, Charmaine Leary and Sister Elizabeth Calcagni S.N.D.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Barbara and Joseph Zub of Florida; and three sisters-in-law, Debbi and Karen Zub, and Lea-Ann Willems. His brothers Jeffrey and Brian Calcagni predeceased him. Christopher was born in Worcester. He was a graduate of St. Peter-Marian High School in Worcester and Northeastern University in Boston. Christopher was a registered pharmacist and worked many years for the Tufts Health Plan. Chris was a brilliant, funny, generous and kind man. He will be remembered for his ability to walk into a room and put a smile on everyone’s face with his quick wit and disarming sense of humor. A devoted father to Cole and Eli, his life centered on being present and active in their lives. A dedicated pharmacist and team player, he contributed greatly in his work at Tufts Health Plan. He will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched.

A funeral was held Jan. 31 under the care of Athy Memorial Home in Worcester. Following a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, burial followed in Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester.

James T. Canty James T. Canty, 83, of Holliston, passed away Jan. 25 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in Somerville, he was the son of the late Mary (McCarthy) and Cornelius Canty. He was the husband of 55 years to Lorraine (Gargan) Canty of Holliston. James was drafted into the Army and served in Germany. He was a retired colonel in the Massachusetts State Police. After retirement, he went on to work in the banking industry for 10 years. James was a big family man and took pleasure in spending time with the ones he loved. Besides his wife, he is survived by five children: Deborah Canty and her husband, Michael Howlett, of Moultonborough, New Hampshire; James Canty and his wife, Rebecca, of Hopkinton,; Cheryl Obid and her husband, Sano, of Holliston; Richard Canty and his wife, Amy, of Natick; and Kevin Canty of Holliston. He also leaves behind his sister, Mary Canty of Brighton, and five grandchildren: Zachary, Kyle, Jake, Marie and Katherine. He is predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Paul Canty, and his grandson, Brad Canty. A funeral mass was celebrated on Jan. 31 at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston, with burial following in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston (www.ChesmoreFuneralHome. com). In lieu of flowers, donations

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