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September 27, 2018

Fire dept. annouces staff changes

Board decision paves way for parking lot

Chief: Even with new hires, ‘department at capacity’ By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer

By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer

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Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman sat down with the Independent earlier this month to talk about staff changes and challenges ahead for the Fire Department. As for changes, Slaman was in the process of hiring the second of two new firefighters, which will bring the department to a total of 29. “We had requested four new positions and the town agreed to two,” said Slaman. While the department was still in hiring negotiations with one candidate, the other, John de Rivera, 23, of Northbridge, is in his first month with the Fire Department. A former Northbridge firefighter, de Rivera has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a paramedic certificate from Quinsigamond Community College.

Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman is flanked by new Training Officer John Sheridan, (l) and new Firefighter Jonn Rivera (r)

In the last year, we responded to 2,253 calls for service. Out of those, 1,900 were effective responses. It’s the remaining 253 that were not which concern me. Steve Slaman Fire Chief

Residents and visitors enjoy Polyarts Festival By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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The 44th annual Polyarts Festival, showcasing a total of 70 vendors, took place on Saturday, Sept.15 at the Hopkinton Town Common. With the weather cooperating and providing a bright sunny day, attendance was up this year resulting in all of the food vendors, including the Friends of the Library’s famous apple crisp, selling out before the event’s end at 4 p.m. Hopkinton resident Carol Cheney, along with her sister Leah, performed as members of the band Alter Ego, a Polyarts regular every year. Polyarts page 13

Attendees visit one of the booths at the Polyarts Festival.

The site plan for a proposed school bus parking lot to be built behind Hopkinton High School was approved Sept. 17 by the town Planning Board. The proposed parking lot will eliminate athletic field #9, making it possible for buses to drop off students at the rear school entrance. Town Meeting in May approved $400,000 for the parking lot. The project is in line with the campus master plan to improve safety at the High School by removing the bus traffic from where parents drop off students. The plan adds also parking spaces at the high school. The final plan includes enough space for 30 buses and 35 bus drivers’ cars. The proposed parking lot will also allow Hopkinton to collect approximately $50,000 in excise taxes, which is now being collected by Ashland, where the buses are currently parked. When the school district applied for site plan approval and went out for bids in June, it was hoped that the parking lot project could be completed during the summer before school began again in the fall. That schedule proved to be overly optimistic in light of a number of realities. The first was a series of protracted discussions between the school district’s engineering consultant, World Tech Engineering, and that of the Planning Board’s, Beta Engineering. It took three public hearings over the course of the summer, for the two firms to come to agreement in the areas of storm water management, lighting and landscaping. Money turned out to be another stumbling block. Project Engineer Bill Mertz, of

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Hopkinton second annual Family Day is fun for all By Sarah Duckett Editor The second annual Family Day, held Sept. 15, included a woodsmen competition, dunk tank, balloon artists, face painting, Maggie the Clown on stilts, a photo booth, helium balloons and many games and attractions. According to committee member Dale Danahy, the committee secured twice as many participants this year from last year. There was a continual stream of musicians who performed throughout the day and food trucks who were selling a wide variety of treats in the parking lot behind the Middle School. The beautiful fireworks capped off the event as a terrific finale.

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Selectmen vote against Greyhound Friends By Nancy Cavanaugh Contributing Writer

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t a Sept. 11 public hearing, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 to recommend against the town issuing a kennel license to Greyhound Friends, Inc. The application for the kennel license followed legal and regulatory battles the shelter has faced since the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources issued a cease and desist order in January 2017, preventing them from taking additional dogs from out of state. The town of Hopkinton subsequently suspended their kennel license, forcing them to transfer dogs to other shelters. The measure came after months of turmoil with Greyhound Friends Founder Louise Coleman resigning from the Greyhound Friends’ Board of Directors and taking a leave of absence as executive director in March 2017, before being fired a few months later. The Sept. 11 hearing, which lasted over two hours, included witnesses both for and against Greyhound Friends, dozens of members of the public who wanted to speak on each side of the issue, and an audience so packed that the Hopkinton Fire Department had to manage the number of people allowed in the room at one time. While some of the selectmen indicated they might support a future kennel license application if the entire Greyhound Friends Board of Directors was replaced, BOS Chair Claire Wright said, “Enough is enough. I cannot support this organization in this town.” Greyhound Friends Attorney Elizabeth Reinhardt opened the hearing’s testimony with a legal update of the shelter, explaining that the Cease and Desist order issued by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that effectively prohibited the shelter from accepting out of state dogs in January 2017 was still in effect. “The dogs that Greyhound Friends accepts are essentially refugees, generally rendered homeless… they sometimes come to the shelter with unknown medical and emotional needs. Allegations of mistreatment

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have been swirling on social media,” she said in defending the organization. “Greyhound Friends adamantly denies any dog was mistreated in its care.” Police Lieutenant Joseph Bennett and a team that included the building inspector, two fire prevention officers and the health director, had been charged with conducting a thorough and impartial inspection of Greyhound Friends. Bennett inspected the shelter with his team the week prior to the hearing. As of Sept. 6, he noted that there was no air conditioning and no hot water available for cleaning. He cited additional issues including an oil burner and hot water system not working, problematic record keeping, concerns with sterilization and cleaning procedures, and many cages with inadequate space for the size of the dogs. Bennett summarized his findings by saying, “The facility is not presently capable of providing a humane and sanitary environment…when the kennel has addressed the identified concerns, a re-inspection will be conducted with the recommended kennel capacity of the existing configuration at 10 dogs.” President-elect of Greyhound Friends, Caryn-Amy Rose, advocated for the issuance of a license. She stated, “Its true Greyhound Friends began to overtax its resources in the years leading up to 2017, but by dismantling a key national and international rescue organization, we’ve lost sight of the problem we’re trying to solve.”

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After listening to the testimony and public comment, Selectman John Coutinho said, “[The problems at Greyhound Friends] happened under a board’s watch. When stuff happens in town, it’s under [the Board of Selectmen’s] watch and we take heat for it. For me, unless there’s a full change of the people that were on the Bboard when all of this went down, I cannot see how it can go forward. Hearing the comment that [the dogs] are better off then where they came from isn’t good enough.” While Greyhound Friends have not publicly announced their plans to move forward, Town Attorney Raymond Miyares noted at the hearing that Greyhound Friends can reapply for another license in the future.

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The Start Line Pediatrics Team is “With You Every Step of the Way”. Members include: (kneeling) Faith DeCesare and Cheryl Webster, (standing l-r) Linda Wheeler, Kristen Quattrochio, Marissa Monteiro, Lynne Rahim, Jennifer Luce, and Irfan Rahim, MD, founder; (missing: Brenna Abbott and Melissa Magill)

By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing Writer You’ll experience a warm welcome and a soothing, relaxing atmosphere when you walk into Start Line Pediatrics at 77 W. Main St., Suite 201, a new practice in Hopkinton founded by Irfan Rahim, M.D. You may also expect an unhurried appointment, an enthusiastic team of professionals, exceptional access and continuity of care. “After serving military families for seven years and working 17 years in private practice in suburban Boston and MetroWest, I wanted something more from my own practice,” Dr. Rahim stated. “I wanted more time with my patients and I wanted my patients to have easy access to their provider for better continuity of care. My staff is phenomenal, energetic and we are a real team. What sets us apart is the unhurried pace and the fact that we are a two-provider practice. We want to personalize the provider-patient experience, and we want you to truly feel that we are partners on this wellness journey, an old-fashioned approach, if you will. We are doing that while also offering the additional conveniences of extended hours for parents.” Dr. Rahim is known for being a friendly, competent and compassionate physician who relates to his patients and their parents in a gentle and pleasant manner. He makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

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MRMC Auxiliary events for the month of October The Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect St., will hold its monthly Auxiliary meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Conference Room A on the first floor. Auxiliary members conduct monthly fundraising events, including The Taste of the Towns, Crafts and Greenery Sale, Lottery Scratch Tickets Tree, Joan’s Jewelry, and more. All funds raised directly support building funds, departments throughout the hospital, and scholarships. The public is welcome to attend all fundraising events held at the hospital. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September to June. Both men and women are encouraged to consider joining this successful organization. For more information, call 508-422-2099 or visit MRMC Auxiliary. The Auxiliary will welcome a new vendor, “Butterfly Wishes,” Friday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be located in the Atrium Café on the first floor of the Medical Center. The public is invited to attend. Items for sale include gift sets of Avon products with a twist, Yankee candle, Pier 1, and Bath and Beauty gift sets for all ages. These practical, useful quality gift sets are a great value. They will be sold from $3 to $12 and are ready to give. Christmas holiday packages will be on debut. The Auxiliary will hold its annual Turn-Around Sale Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium Café. The public is invited to attend. This sale is a big hit every year, as items are greatly discounted from their original price.

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Tuesday Oct. 9; 1 to 3 p.m. Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between The Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Library. This is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, or living with dementia, and their care partner, family, and friends.

Parents’ Conversations around Reproductive Health with Corinne Daley, facilitator

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Retailers preparing for new plastic bag regulation By Michelle Sanford Contributing Writer

ome the New Year, singleuse, plastic check-out bags will be a thing of the past for the majority of customers shopping at retail and grocery stores in town. After a public hearing in April, the Board of Health passed the new regulation which is slated to go into effect Jan. 1. The regulation states, “The single-use plastic check-out bags shall not be distributed, used or sold for checkout or other purposes at

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Hopkinton Garden Club seeks members

Do you enjoy gardening and plants? How about helping to beautify your town or creating elegant floral arrangements for local events? Have fun, make new friends and serve your community while pursuing your interests with our club. “Dig in” to create and maintain the decorative planters lining Main Street each spring through fall, or take on one of our planted town garden areas. Use your floral design talent by participating with us for the Center for • Amy the Arts “Arts in Bloom,” the library’s “Books in Bloom,” the Boston Flower Show, or creating fun pieces for the Senior Center’s Veteran’s Breakfast. No experience needed, just an enthusiasm for gardening or floral design and willingness to join us in serving our community. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, September through June, at a Hopkinton venue and often include a lecture or other program. Meeting dates and program topics are listed on our website. New members are welcome to join us at any time throughout the year! The Hopkinton garden club is a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of 5:00pm the Garden Club Federation of MA. Please contact us at info@hopkintongardenclub.org or see our website at www.hopkintongardenclub.org “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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percent of Hopkinton Price Chopper customers bring back reusable bags on a regular basis. “That means 92 percent will need to convert their behavior,” she said. Michael Macione, Hopkinton Drug marketing manager, said there’s no need to prepare their customers for the ban. “We’ve never used plastic bags. The owners have always used paper,” he said of the store’s conscious decision to help the environment. McAuliffe added other retail stores in town have also been practicing the no-plastic-bag measure for some time. Golub said Price Chopper fully supports measures to help the environment but paper bags are expensive for stores to purchase, particularly for a store the size of Price Chopper. So, what will the grocery store offer its customers who arrive without reusable bags? “That’s’ the conversation that’s going on today,” she said. “We’re figuring that out.” She added that their WIC and SNAP customers need to be considered with the new ban and continued discussions with municipalities can help with that. “All of these thoughts need to be taken into consideration,” Golub said.

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who was very excited about an event. All was okay. 9:03 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Philip Powers responded and requested back up. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Derek Morton responded and subsequently arrested Roberto C. Coppellotti, 39, of 439 Brook Street, Framingham and charged him with Marked Lanes Violation and OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense. The Animal Control Officer was contacted to retrieve a dog from the vehicle.

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9:47 a.m. A caller reported a loose dog on Elm Street. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area and located the dog and located its

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7:55 a.m. A walk-in reported a small child walking alone on Walcott Street. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and checked the area with a negative find. 11:53 a.m. A caller reported finding a loose dog with no collar on Church Street. The Animal Control Officer was contacted. 2:31 p.m. A walk-in reported an incident of online harassment. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted. 3:19 p.m. A Teresa Road resident complained of vehicles speeding in the area. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and checked the neighborhood with a negative find. 4:29 p.m. A caller complained of youths playing in the roadway of Summer Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and contacted their parents. 8:33 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney issued parking citations on Hayden Rowe Street. 11:47 p.m. A Pond Street caller reported two intruders wearing camouflage and shining flashlights inside the caller’s home. The intruders fled. No vehicle description was given. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Brendon Lyver and Jay Deiana responded and were unable to locate the intruders.

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12:59 a.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Jay Deiana checked on teenage girls out walking on Tammer Lane and provided them with a courtesy transport home after speaking with their parents. 9:01 a.m. A caller reported fallen wires on Walcott Street. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and

owner for reunification. 11:36 a.m. A Teresa Road resident complained of his neighbor’s dog barking outside. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and found the dog’s owner outside with the dog, which was not barking. 12:24 p.m. A walk-in from Greenwood Road requested to speak with an officer about a scam. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted. 3:50 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer John Corridan about custody of her dog. 4:05 p.m. A caller reported she was stopped on Main Street by someone in a white Ford Explorer whom she did not believe to be a police officer. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas Police log page 15

7:31 a.m. A Revolutionary Way caller requested assistance with her teenager and school. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Panagiotis Honzeas responded and assisted. 7:52 a.m. A caller reported an injured baby hawk on Legacy Farms North. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 9:03 a.m. A caller reported a dog walker jumping out in front of cars on Fruit Street and yelling at motorists about speeding. The caller nearly struck her and her dog. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and checked the area with a negative find. 2:32 p.m. A caller reported a dispute between a pizza delivery driver and a customer on East Main Street. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and assisted. 7:51 p.m. A Davis Road caller reported a cat carrier is on his walkway. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and reported the carrier was empty.

notified Verizon. 10:09 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted a lost Lyft driver on Cedar Street. 11:47 a.m. An Edge Hill Road resident reported her wallet was stolen. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and took a report. 12:36 p.m. A motorist reported a realtor’s open house sign on Pond Street is causing a driving hazard. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and moved the sign to where the open house was located. 1:17 p.m. A caller reported a male on the town common yelling. Officers Stephen Buckley, Arthur Schofield, and Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with the man,

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spoke to the reporting person. 7:11 p.m. A West Main Street caller reported his parents kicked him out of the house and he has nowhere to go. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers John Corridan and Moira McGaffigan responded and spoke to the caller. A friend was on the way to pick him up.

September 10

7:52 a.m. A caller reported a dead cat in the roadway of East Main Street. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 1:11 p.m. A walk-in requested to speak with Sergeant Joseph Bennett. Sergeant Bennett assisted the individual. 8:05 p.m. A concerned walk-in reported a person stumbling on Cedar Street in the rain. Officers Derek Morton and Brian Sanchioni responded and provided the individual with a courtesy transport to the town line.

September 11

3:37 a.m. Officers Derek Morton and Brendon Lyver assisted the Westborough Police Department with the transfer of a prisoner to Hopkinton. 6:31 a.m. Multiple calls were

received about a motor vehicle accident on West Main street. Officer Derek Morton responded, and no injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested. A report will follow. 10:15 a.m. A Weybridge Lane resident reported her outdoor sprinklers have been on for the past hour and she is unable to turn them off. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and contacted the property manager for assistance. 3:40 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted the Westminster Police Department in locating a vehicle owner on South Street involved in a parking complaint in their town. 7:24 p.m. A walk-in reported she needs help with her husband, who has just fled on foot. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and searched for the man and found him. After speaking to both parties, Sergeant Brennan provided them with a courtesy transport back home. 9:11 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded to a report of harassment on Third Road. A report will follow. 10:18 p.m. A caller reported he

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found a stray dog by the State Park on Cedar Street. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Moira McGaffigan picked up the dog and brought it to Baypath Humane Society. 11:09 p.m. The Cohasset Police Department reported a vehicle belonging to a Leonard Street resident was found in the woods in their town. Officers Brendon Lyver and Derek Morton attempted to make contact with the party on Leonard Street, but nobody answered the door.

September 12

3:30 a.m. A caller reported being worried about previous incidents involving her daughter. She was advised to come to the station to speak to an officer to file a report or to receive legal advice. 7:45 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident involving one car and a tree on Wilson Street. Officers Stephen Buckley, Matthew Santoro and Panagitoist Hontzeas responded and reported personal injuries. One patient was transported by ambulance to UMass Medical Center. 10:51 a.m. A Revolutionary Way resident reported a missing vehicle. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and took a report and entered the vehicle in to NCIC. 9:03 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney spoke with a caller about illegal fireworks. 9:37 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted a West Main Street business owner, who received a suspicious email. 10:07 p.m. While doing a check of Town Hall, Officers Benjamin Stickney and Brian Sanchioni found the doors unlocked. The key

holder was notified, and Officers Sanchioni and Stickney secured the building.

September 13

12:29 a.m. Officers Brendon Lyver and Jay Deiana checked on a person on Main Street. All was okay. He was playing Pokémon GO. 8:05 a.m. A caller reported smoke coming from under the hood of a truck on West Elm Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded along with the Fire Department. It was determined that the radiator overheated, and the owner requested a tow truck. 8:39 a.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Brendon Lyver delivered a warrant on Woodview Way and transported an individual to court. 9:11 a.m. A caller reported a cement truck lost part of its load of cement in the roadway of East Main Street. Officer Matthew Santoro responded and contacted the Highway Department to clean it up. 12:46 p.m. A caller reported two loose dogs running on Main Street. Officer Brendon Lyver located the dogs and returned them to their residence. 9:05 p.m. A caller reported a fallen wire across the roadway of Winter Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and contacted Verizon for removal.

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reported a tractor trailer is parked in a lot and blocking buses on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and spoke to the operator, who was making a delivery. He was advised to move out of the area. 6:38 p.m. A caller reported her husband is not answering his phone, and he failed to pick up their child from daycare. The caller’s name was not obtained due to a language barrier. The caller called back stating she finally reached her husband. 10:14 p.m. A Meserve Street resident complained of a neighbor playing loud music. Officer John Corridan responded and found all quiet upon his arrival.

September 15

12:04 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted a disabled motor vehicle on East Main Street. 4:04 p.m. A caller reported a parking complaint on Main Street. A detail officer was advised, and he assisted. 7:17 p.m. A caller on Main Street reported suspicious activity. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and investigated. 8:32 p.m. Multiple units responded along with the Fire Department to a report of a fire on Loop Road that started from the fireworks at Hopkinton Family Day. The fire was extinguished.

September 16

10:35 a.m. A caller reported losing his wallet at Hopkinton Family Day yesterday and wanted the incident logged. 11:46 a.m. Officer Matthew Santoro responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported. 2:06 p.m. A caller reported a van hit a parked car on Fruit Street. Officers Arthur Schofield and Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report. 7:28 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan checked on a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street. The driver was fixing the vehicle himself. All was okay. 7:43 p.m. A motorist reported an apple was thrown at his vehicle on Elm Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan responded and checked the area for a suspect with a negative find. 11:23 p.m. A Constitution Court resident complained that his neighbor knocked on his door and demanded he put his children to bed and quiet down. Officer Derek Morton advised the caller to call back if it happens again, and in the meantime, Officer Morton was to speak with the other involved party.

September 17

7:34 a.m. A caller reported a disabled motor vehicle blocking traffic on Main Street, with a

female driver crying. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and reported the driver has run out of gas. Officer John Corridan responded to assist in pushing the vehicle off the roadway. 9:21 a.m. A Teaberry Lane resident reported a suspicious vehicle parked near her house. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and reported that the operator is doing work on a neighbor’s house and is just waiting for supplies to be delivered. All was okay. 9:38 a.m. A concerned caller reported seeing two large coyotes run by on South Mill Street with what appeared to be a cat in their mouths. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 9:59 a.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Arthur Schofield about a case of harassment. Officer Schofield spoke with the woman about obtaining a harassment prevention order. 4:09 p.m. On Wood Street, Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Brian Sanchioni arrested Cristian J. Hernandez Pereira, 28, of 135 East Main Street, Westborough on two warrant charges for Speeding and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. 6:59 p.m. A walk-in wanted it logged that she was at the station to pick up her child in a custody exchange. 7:31 p.m. A Revolutionary Way walk-in followed up with Sergeant Timothy Brennan about his prior case. 7:43 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted two parties with a civil dispute.

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Obituaries Frances Ann Tomlin Frances Ann (McGrath) Tomlin, 69, of Ft. Myers, Florida and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late James and Barbara McGrath and was the wife of 50 years to Benjamin P. Tomlin of Ft. Myers. Frances and Ben lived in various places throughout the United States, as well as living four years in Germany, while Ben was serving in the Air Force. Fran had worked for Bullard Abrasives in Westborough, Rainbow Movers in Franklin and Florida, and for the Hopkinton Post Office. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. Besides her husband, she is survived by her siblings, Bobby McGrath and his wife, Ree, Tommy McGrath and his wife, Terry, Jean Hendricks and her husband, Steve and Patsy Garver and her husband, Melvin. She is predeceased by her son, B. J. Tomlin, who passed away this past January, two brothers, James and William McGrath, and her godson, Brad Canty.

A private graveside service will be held with family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced once confirmed. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran’s name may be made to Canty’s Underdog Scholarship Fund, 5 Cunningham St., Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com

Marjorie Frances Langdon Marjorie Frances Langdon, 96, of Glover, Vt., passed away August 20, 2018. Born in Framingham on August 19, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (O’Connor) Willard. She married Harry M. Langdon on June 17, 1944 in Washington, D.C. He predeceased her in 1992. Marjorie was a 1941 graduate of Framingham High School, where she was secretary of the class. In 1942, she entered the U.S. Navy and served

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her country during WWII. Marjorie was a member of the American Legion in Ashland and a life member of St. John’s Church in Hopkinton. She was employed as an accounts payable clerk for Waters Associates in Milford for many years. Marjorie always had a positive attitude. She enjoyed baking, watching cooking shows on television, making crosses, doing a variety of arts and crafts, taking care of her plants, and visiting and helping people in any way she could. She is survived by three children, Marjorie Johnson and her husband, Frank of Upton, Joanne Campbell and her husband, Stephen of Glover, Vt., and Harry Langdon and his partner, Jolene Mason also of Glover. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and her sister, Ruth Shamblin of Milford. She is predeceased by two sisters, Irene Burke and Lorraine Willard and her greatgranddaughter, Brenna Johnson. Private family services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.

Anne Shea Anne (LeBonte) Shea passed away peacefully on August 24, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Joseph, her devoted husband of 61 years,

was with her. Anne Shea was a formidable woman who grew up in humble surroundings near Boston and went onto successful teaching and business careers. Most importantly she was an incredible mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was in the first class of women to attend Boston College in 1952. She met her future husband Joseph Shea at BC. While stationed in Germany they married on January 29, 1957. Over the next seven years Anne gave birth to Brian, Kevin, Brendan and Kerry. To date, their children have extended their families with 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. It is peak activity time for Ticks and Mosquitos. While rearing her children, Anne Our professional Tick and Mosquito Control began teaching at a special needs Programs will allow you to enjoy your elementary school in California and then an inner-city school in Newark, backyard this fall. N.J. Years later, she established a successful real estate career in Laguna Hartney Greymont offers Beach where they resided for 20 FREE Site Assessments. years. In retirement they moved to Sonoma in 1997. She and Joseph were Contact us today to able to travel extensively through schedule yours. Europe, Australia and North America. Throughout her life Anne was active Call 781-444-1227 or in national and local politics where email pboyle@hartney.com she was a strong advocate for responsible growth and other social causes. Anne was predeceased by her brothers Edward and Harold LeB“The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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George T. Welch G e o r g e T. Welch Sr., 75, of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Gertrude (Gassett) and Alfred Welch. He was the husband of the late Gail J. Welch who passed away in January 2018. George loved life and enjoyed having a good time. He is survived by his children, Tracy Welch, George T. Welch Jr., and Sherry Starkey and her husband, Jonathan. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Samantha King, Danielle King, Dillon Welch, Justin Welch and Hope Splaine. He is predeceased by a brother, Alfred “Pudgie” Welch. A funeral service took place with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 or at heart.org.

Iris Eileen Pentheny Iris Eileen Pentheny, 95, most recently a resident of The Meadows of Marlborough and formerly a 62-year resident of Hopkinton, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was the wife of 53 years to the late Kenneth G. Pentheny. Born in Bristol, England, she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Peacock) and the late William Henry James. She is also predeceased by her five siblings: Kenneth, Phyllis, and Doris of England, Lilian of Hyannis, and Elsie of Australia. Iris was a first aid PT volunteer for the Casualty Services (A.R.P.), Obituaries page 19

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Richard “Dick” George Trudel Richard “Dick” George Trudel, 80, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home with his wife by his side. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Doris (Daniels) and James Trudel. He was the husband of Julie Ann (Scott) Trudel of Hopkinton; they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on September 21. Dick grew up in Framingham. After graduating from Newton High School, he served four years in the Navy as an aviation specialist and loved to share stories of those days. He successfully owned and operated R. Trudel Electric for over 35 years. Dick received a heart transplant 24 years ago after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He enjoyed dining out, cooking, listening to music, and watching old movies as well as time spent with his family and friends and especially his grandsons. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Leah Ann Stone and her husband Jason Matthew Stone of Boylston; his two grandsons, Hunter Trudel Stone and Austin Maxwell Stone; and his sister, Beverly Hickey of Natick, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his brother, James “Skippy” Trudel.

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aturday, Sept. 15, the School Committee and administration held a Farewell to Center School. Former teachers attended along with long-time principal Tom Argir. The crowd was filled with previous and current Center School students. Walking around the facility, it became increasingly evident why it had been decommissioned. Ceilings and walls in disrepair, paint peeling, floor tiles ripped up and rusted lockers. The school has done a yeoman’s job over its 90-year life. Which brings us to what to do with the building. The Center School re-use advisory board was in attendance with the various suggestions, many of which had come from over 400 respondents to the town survey. Among the recommendations are: Parks and Recreation, gym, office, programs; Youth and Family Services; Hopkinton School administrations - Special Education “Life Skills;” town of Hopkinton storage and meeting space; community public meeting place; and Upper Trails Committee. The final recommendation should appear in the October 11 issue of the Hopkinton Independent.

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Thursday, Oct. 25, at 12:30 p.m. Professor Jeff Skillings of Dean College will deliver this presentation on generals Grant and Lee. If the Civil War is America’s epic tale of a nation pursuing its journey to selfhood, then no other characters are more significant and fascinating that Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. In the final year of this war that eventually emancipated the slaves and united a divided nation, it was Grant and Lee who faced off against each other in some of the most savage battles and brought the war to its end. Grant and Lee are now seen as two of the most important military leaders and individuals in American history. “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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The Farmers Markets at Daniels Farmstead, 286 Mendon St, Blackstone is held every Sunday, through Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be on hand offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, grass-fed natural meats, goat milk soaps, gourmet foods, fancy fudge, and more.

First Friday Open Mic will be hosted by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St. Singer-songwriter Jack Byrne will take over as host of the series this fall, with folksinger Rachel Marie performing Oct. 5. First Friday Open Mic provides an opportunity for singers and songwriters of all levels to perform before a live audience. Performers can now sign-up online at www.HopArtsCenter.org.

Sept. 1 - Oct. 14 The Hopkinton Farmers Market is held every Sunday through Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Hopkinton Common. Seasonal vendors include: Auntie Dalies Artisan Dried Pasta; Kelly’s Farm – produce; Woodville Maples – maple syrup, maple candy, honey; La Maison A Gateaux – French crepes, cakes, candy and cookies; Little Beehive Farm – honey, soaps; Narragansett Creamery – cheese; Angel Hair Alpacas – Alpacas and fiber craft; Birchtree Bread Company – artisanal bread; Shady Pine Farm – meat and eggs; and Svenfish – fresh seafood.

Sept. 4 - 30 Quilt shows at Hopkinton Center for the Arts Sewn Together: Selections from the Marathon Quilters Guild The first juried quilt show in the Lotvin Family Gallery featuring Colleen Manning Barnes, Jean Bertschmann, Nancy Burdick, Cathleen Dinsmore, Linda Grant, Yvonne Powell, Karen Swiech, Kelsey Ullman, Bea Wardford, and Laima Whitty. Food and beverages will be served. 98 Hayden Rowe St.

Every Tuesday The Marathon Toastmasters Club welcomes anyone looking to improve their public speaking and leadership skills to join them each Tuesday evening, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. They meet at the Sanctuary at Woodville, 249 Wood St., in the Woodville section of Hopkinton, and all are invited. For more information contact nancytinnelemrick@ verizon.net.

Wednesdays through Dec. 12 Treblemaker will be holding rehearsals for their regional non-audition community chorus every Wednesday starting Sept. 5 from 7:30-9:15 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden St., under the direction of Dr. Richard Romiti. The Treblemakers’ concert will be performed Wednesday, Dec. 12. Drop in and participate in open rehearsals during the month of September. For more details, contact Carolyn Letvin at carolyn@carolynletvin.com. The Treblemakers chorus is part of Enter Stage Left Theater, the resident theater company of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Check out all that HCA has to offer at www. hopartscenter.org.

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Sports Local athlete goes viral at CrossFit Games By Erika Steele Contributing Writer Hopkinton resident Mark Landry, 60, was sure there was going to be one moment in the CrossFit Games that he would be defeated. After six months of training, not once was he able to complete one of CrossFit’s signature workouts – the ring muscle-up. The ring muscle-up is a notoriously difficult exercise where the athlete has to do a pull up using two rings. Unlike a stationary bar, the rings move, making it that much more difficult to lift oneself upward and extend their arms completely. Landry left for Madison, Wis., sure he would fail. On day three of the CrossFit Games, he approached the ominous rings that he had seen many times before at his local gym, CrossFit Resilience, without a flicker of confidence. Landry told the nearby judge, “I’ve never done a muscle-up before, so I’ll be doing muscle-up practice the whole time!” It took nine minutes for all that self-doubt to dissipate into a moment of victory.

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“After seven unsuccessful attempts I was getting frustrated but I had the adrenaline from the crowd cheering behind me and all of a sudden I was up on top of the rings,” he said. “I don’t know how it happened, I was just there.” Knowing he had 13 minutes to complete two ring muscle-ups and move to the next round, he gave it another shot. Surprising no one more than himself, he did another one before leaping off the rings and pump-

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Hopkinton field hockey stresses sportsmanship, service By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

he Hopkinton High School field hockey team has several on-field goals for the 2018 season, including winning the TriValley League and advancing deep into the district tournament. But head coach Joan Bannon said she wants to see her team place sportsmanship and contributions to the community at the top of the list as well. “Sportsmanship is really important to me, that’s my main goal for the team,” Bannon said. “Win or lose, don’t like the calls, whatever, just be nice on the field.” Off the field, the Hillers are also looking to have a positive impact on the community and promote their sport. They help out Project Just Because, a Hopkinton-based nonprofit that provides for families in need. The team also sponsored a play day fundraiser earlier this year, welcoming dozens of younger field hockey players who took part in the event. “It’s a great way to bridge the gap between the different levels of play,” Bannon said, “and to have fun.” On the field, the Hillers were able to start strong at 2-1-1. The team has the challenge of replacing eight starters who graduated from last year’s team. “They are still figuring out how to work well with each other,” Bannon said, “and doing a very good job of it.” Co-captains Tess Papagni and Kate Wilson will lead the defense this fall; their coach praised both Field hockey page 23

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Sports Hopkinton volleyball starts strong after finals run By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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as strong players. A third captain, Caroline Wauters, will see time in the midfield and on the forward line. “We are looking for her to score,” Bannon said. Ava Clarke returns in the midfield and Bannon praised her ability to control the field. Another key cog back this fall is goalie Lizzy Gross. “You build the team from the back, up, so I am looking for Lizzy to come out big this season,” Bannon said. The season started off a bit slowly for Hopkinton and other area teams due to weather-related cancelations and Bannon said it is still difficult to get a handle on who the top teams in the TVL will be. The coach said she knows her team has a lot to replace from last year, so they have tried to set ambitious, but realistic goals for the coming season. “I don’t know who will be the team to beat this year, yet,” she said. “Hopefully, it’s us.”

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The Hopkinton girls’ volleyball team graduated six seniors from a squad that advanced to the state title match in 2017, but that has not stopped the Hillers from setting a high bar for this fall. “The team set preseason goals and their expectations are still the same,” said head coach Margie Grabmeier. “They are used to performing at a certain level and want to continue that and keep the team and the program there.” Hopkinton captured Division 2 state championships in 2014 and 2016 before being moved up to D1 last year. Playing against schools with larger enrollments, the Hillers still marched to the state final before falling to Newton North. Even with a different cast of characters, the story stayed the same through the first five matches of this season, which were all Hopkinton victories. “We knew it was going to be a different feel to this team because we lost six players who were all starters and impact players,” Grabmeier said. “But the people who returned from the team last year have just filled in seamlessly.” Senior outside hitters Jenna Willwerth and Isabella Onsi have been leading the team in kills so far this year. Setters Angie Grabmeier and Mia Ardila have both kept the offense, which features six hitters and two set-

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ters, churning and the pair has added another element to their games. “Those two are bringing back some experience,” their coach said. “They were starting setters on last year’s team and this year they are hitting and racking up some kills as well.” Cecily McNamara and Ashley McDermott both stepped into starting roles this year as middle hitters. Junior Morgan Allen and senior Lydia Rudden patrol the back row as defensive specialists. Garbmeier also welcomed three new sophomores this year - Cate Cestari, Amelia Senseney, and Rachel Leeret, - who have made contributions in all phases of the game. Hopkinton only lost two sets through its first five matches, earning sweeps of Medfield, Bellingham, and Westwood and four set victories over Ashland and Medway. Garbmeier said her team is continuing to gel as the meat of the schedule, including several league matches, lie ahead. “They are still getting used to playing together as a starting rotation,” she said, “but the energy is great and the mood on the court is positive in practices and in games.”

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Sports Enter Stage Left to host ‘Wicked 5k’ Oct. 28 By Nancy Cavanaugh Contributing Writer

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Enter Stage Left (ESL) will host its third annual “Wicked 5k Run” on Sunday, Oct. 28. In a town with a number of high profile running events, the Wicked 5k run sets itself apart by adding a Halloween family fun theme and encouraging participants to wear costumes. “Goofy, spooky and fun characters” will reportedly support runners along the course. The race will start and end at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA), 98 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton, and will follow a relatively flat course, going around the loop road and on a groomed gravel trail. The HCA will present awards to the overall top three male and female finishers and the top three age group finishers. Age groups include a male and a female group for 10 and under, 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and over. Additionally, they will give an award for the best costume and all finishers will receive a mini pumpkin. According to ESL board member Joe Gammal, “This [Wicked 5k Run] is more popular every year and we are hoping for even more participation this year. The money we raise allows us to

The kids’ line up for the Halloween Race at last year’s event.

RE/MAX charitable 5K scheduled for November By Erika Steele Contributing Writer The RE/MAX Executive Realty Charitable Foundation will host its annual 5k run/walk Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Hopkinton Country Club, 204 Saddle Hill Road, with all proceeds going directly back into the community to deserving families in need. Since its inaugural event in 2013, the 5k has been a family friendly event

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Schools Hoagland retires after 20 years of helping to guide students By Sarah Duckett Contributing Writer

I never would have stayed here for 20 years if I didn’t like the job and the people. Especially the students who would come in at lunchtime and after classes and hang out.

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he first time Nadine Hoagland walked into the Guidance Office, it was as a volunteer. The Guidance Director, Lee Greco, had mentioned the need for help with filing and all and did Hoagland know anyone who would be interested. She had her bachelor’s degree and had been taking paralegal courses, but wasn’t thrilled with the idea of going into Boston to work, so she suggested herself. Greco agreed and that began a long relationship. At that point in time, the office was in the high school, today’s Middle School. “It has been a fun job, never knowing what you are walking into. I love the kids and it never got boring,” she said. This fall, Hoagland will not be in the schools. Rather, she will be starting the next chapter of her life as she enjoys retirement in Dennis. Her work in the Hopkinton schools took on many dimensions, she said, from registering kids to the district, withdrawing kids, and endless questions from both students and parents, and assisting students with scholarships. “Unfortunately, not enough student take full advantage of the scholarships available. What was really tough was setting up scholarships in memory of a student. But I developed a really close relationship with those families,” Hoagland recalled. Hoagland talked about the first week when the department moved into the new high school. “There was a pile of brand new, state-of-the-art televisions stacked in the corner, but

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none of them worked,” she said. “So all of us were crowded around this little tv in the front office, watching the events.” The reason why the staff was watching television that morning? It was the same that millions of others around were – it was Sept. 11, 2001. That day, of course, was one of the worst days of terrorism in American history when al-Qaeda militants hijacked four airplanes and then crashed them in suicide attacks into the World Trade towers in New York City, the Pentagon Building in Virginia and a field in Pennsylvania.

Nadine Hoagland The job expanded when Hoagland went from 10 months to 12 months. She scheduled college visits, collected transcripts for juniors and seniors and coordinated the AP classes. “So many take AP classes now,” she said. Every year there are more things to do, but not more people. Her coworker, Connie O’Loughlin, will now go to 12 months, but there will only be part-time help for her. One of the increases in the job is dealing with “school shoppers.” This had been because of the school rankings. But the rules have now changed so that those wanting to visit the school and meet with a counselor must own property in town.

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Schools Farewell to Center School - until we meet again By Jean Cann Contributing Writer

opkinton’s Center School opened its doors on Sept. 15 for former students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and community members to bid farewell to the elementary school of 90 years (1928-2018). Fittingly, the farewell event took place on Hopkinton Family Day. Former students, including some families with more than one generation that attended Center School, roamed the halls, and took photos in their old classrooms. The Hopkinton High School photography club took photos of past students next to the large green Center School sign on the 11 Ash St. lawn where most likely previously posed as excited new kindergarteners. Many had the opportunity to visit their former teachers and principals, some long-retired. “I think that we’re not just saying goodbye to a building but celebrating the work of hundreds of educators who touched more than 40,000 lives,” said School Superintendent Dr. Carol Cavanaugh at the event’s closing ceremony.

A group of teachers who returned to Center School for the Farewell with former Principal Tom Argir

lunches on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. After forcing down three helpings, Argir joked that he needed to head to Framingham Union Hospital. Hopkinton school and town personnel at the ceremony spoke nostalgically about Center School and eagerly about the building’s future. Jennifer Parson, who took over as principal from Argir, and recently re-

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turned to Hopkinton as assistant superintendent, spoke about Center as a new beginning for many students and parents in Hopkinton borrowing the Hopkinton Marathon Committee slogan, “It all starts here.” Lauren Dubeau, who was principal at Center School and now at the brand new Marathon Elementary School, said, “I look forward to seeing what this building will become.” Hopkinton School Committee Chairman Nancy Cavanaugh said, “I want to thank everybody for coming. I think in a town like Hopkinton where we are growing and we are changing, the history that we have here and the collective knowledge that everybody has is so important to hold onto and to mark.” She introduced then Gail Heald, a Center School teacher from 196071, who presented the ceremonial key to Center School to the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen. Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Chairman Claire Wright showed the audience a well-preserved personalized Center School book bag her daughter received before entering the school as a Kindergartener in 1991, making her feel as though she already had a place there. “Today as we pass the torch to the new school, there is a tremendous outpouring of affection for the school that for 100 years has educated children and held a place in all our hearts,” Wright said. In working with Center School Re-Use Advisory Team, Wright said she has heard consistent support from the community to keep the building in the public domain. “Today we say farewell, but honestly I hope and believe that we’re not saying farewell, we’re saying, ‘Until we meet again,’” she said. “We look to the new Marathon School with tremendous excitement, but at the same time we look to Center School with tremendous love, so we make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.”

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Schools Planning Board decision paves way for school bus parking lot new bids this winter “we might get better pricing.” The site plan received a unanimous approval from all six board members eligible to vote, meaning they had attended or watched on tape all three public hearings held on the project. Those members were: Muriel Kramer, David Paul, Amy Ritterbusch, Fran DeYoung, Deborah FeinBrug and Mary Larson Marlowe. New members Gary Trendel and

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World Tech Engineering, explained during the Sept.17 public hearing that the new schedule involved going out for new construction bids this winter and doing the work over the next summer. “We bid [the project] at a tough time of year. We did it in the summer when contractors pretty much have their work,’ said Mertz. He said he hopes that by soliciting

Carol DeVeuve, along with longtime member Francis D’Urso, were not eligible to vote on the issue. However, Trendel did speak as an abutter, and not a Planning Board member. “I am very much against this,” he said. “I don’t like the idea of putting another parking lot next to the school. It feels overly compact to me. There’s no room for growth.” “I think it’s one of those things we’re going to look back at in 10 years

and say, why on earth did we do that? Like that just doesn’t make sense,” he added. Voting members Fein-Brug and Paul also expressed reservations about having buses parked so close to the school. Susan Rothermich, the school district’s director of finance noted that once the buses are located in town, parking them somewhere else during the school day might eventually be possible.

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he Hopkinton Public Schools has welcomed a new Assistant Principal to the Marathon Elementary School this year. Shannon Dickerson has joined Hopkinton’s administration team, working with Marathon Principal Lauren Dubeau. Dickerson comes to Marathon with close to 25 years’ experience in early elementary education. She attended Boston College, where she earned both a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a minor in math and computer science, and a master’s degree in moderate special needs. After college, Dickerson went to work in the Newton Public Schools, where she spent 23 years as a special education teacher and as a classroom teacher for first grade and kindergarten. “I love working with young kids…I love that ‘lightbulb’ moment when a student makes a connection with learning. You can see it in their face,” said Dickerson. “Everything at that age is new and exciting.” While teaching, Dickerson returned to the classroom herself and earned a second master’s degree in administration from Endicott College. “I never thought that I would leave the classroom as a teacher, but when an opportunity became available to attend a program to get my

administration license, I couldn’t pass it up,” she said. “I had already taken on leadership roles while working as a teacher in Newton, and I knew this was the next logical step in my career.” But in order to make the leap from teacher to administrator after over two decades in the classroom, Dickerson said that she knew it would have to be the “perfect match.” “Hopkinton Public Schools has such a great reputation, and when I looked more closely at what their priorities were as a district, I knew

that this would be the place I would like to further my career,” she said. Already Dickerson said she feels like Marathon is home and is “overwhelmed” by the welcome she has received. “The teachers and the administration staff have been so welcoming by reaching out to me and by putting a smile on my face every day,” she said. “Everyone works as a team, which is amazing.” Dickerson said she is looking forward to getting to know the students and families of the Marathon

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Schools Additional school staffing needs up for discussion By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

opkinton Public School Superintendent Dr. Carol Cavanaugh updated the School Committee on additional staffing needs in the district and the results of a district-wide diversity survey during its Sept. 7 meeting. Hopkinton Public Schools have been facing an increasing enrollment in the district over the past few years, with most recent numbers far surpassing the enrollment projections made by the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) for the 2018/2019 school year. Projections are made based on an analysis of a town’s birth rate, real estate turnover rate, and new construction. In November 2017, NESDEC had predicted an increase for the 2018/2019 school year of about 50 students, actual enrollment saw an increase of 202 students, some that registered as late as August. “On the first week of school, our enrollment numbers are 3,721 students. These are numbers that NESDEC predicted wouldn’t be reached until 2024,” said Cavanaugh. An “unprecedented” increase in

students meant the need for additional staff. The hiring of four additional fulltime paraprofessionals for Marathon Elementary were already approved by the School Committee at the Aug. 13 meeting. With 26 students more than anticipated in grade 6, school officials returned to the School Committee once again with additional staffing requests. “If we could have predicted that all of these students would be enrolling over the summer we would be in a different place,” said Cavanaugh. “It’s been challenging.” Hopkinton Middle School Principal Alan Keller went before the committee to request the hiring of two additional teachers for grade six. Keller explained that the current staffing puts upwards of 25 students in each classroom for this school year. “It is very tight in the classrooms… I don’t think this is the best learning environment for our students,” he said. The two new teachers would mean a shift of students into new classrooms even though the school year has already started, but Keller assured the committee that they would make changes in the least disruptive way as possible for the students. The additional classrooms would mean reducing class sizes to 21-

23 students, according to Keller. The enrollment of four students needing special services this school year is also requiring the addition of another paraprofessional at the middle school. Funding for salaries for the new positions will be absorbed into the Operational Budget, but will need to be looked at closely during the budget season, said Cavanaugh. “Budgetarily, we are doing everything in our power we can, but going into this budget season we are going to have to think hard about these increases,” she said. “This is a lovely problem to have, but at some point we need to think about growth in the town in terms of buildings…We are on the cusp of something that we have to take very seriously as we look at the next budget season.” The School Committee unanimously approved the new positions. Cavanaugh also updated the School Committee on the results of a diversity survey sent out at the end of last school year to teachers, students, parents and alumni. The district received responses from 97 teachers, 131 students in grades 8-12, 37 alumni and 440 parents. “I believe a good survey doesn’t

necessarily provide us with answers, but should provide us with more questions,” Cavanaugh noted. She told the committee that when looking at the data about how the district should handle diversity in the schools, one theme emerged. “Some parents preferred that the Hopkinton Public Schools not focus too heavily on diversity and social emotional concerns for a host of reasons,” she said. Several comments were made on the survey that parents felt values should be taught at home, and schools should focus on academics. Cavanaugh also presented some quantitative data such as responses to statements such as, “I believe the HPS address the social emotional needs of all learners,” to which 81 percent of teachers responded they were in agreement or strong agreement, versus 69 percent of students. “Maybe the kids know something that the teachers don’t know…This may be an area for us to explore,” said Cavanaugh. After the presentation Cavanaugh stated that the data would continue to be broken down and that focus groups would be developed to look into the topic of diversity in the district.

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rom across the room, Karen Swiech’s six-by-six-foot quilt shows the black-and-white image of a happy couple – her parents - on their wedding day six decades earlier. But look closer, and you’ll see more than 5,000 faded photos depicting her family’s history in the 60 years since her parents’ wedding, with more than 1,000 of them rendered in full color on the back of the quilt. “My parents were very touched,” said Swiech, who gave them the quilt as an anniversary gift. “They love looking at all the photos and figuring out who everybody is. And the best part is that you can spill red wine on this and nobody can tell.” The quilt, accompanied by a matching pillow, was just one of more than 70 quilted labors of love on display at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts Sept. 15 and 16 for the Marathon Quilters Guild’s “Common Threads” exhibit. Many, like Swiech, were inspired by special people, events and memories. Organizer Cathleen Dinsmore said that the show’s theme was timely. “People have become so disconnected and they don’t talk to one another,” she said. While many quilts showcased traditional quilters’ patterns, others showed designs People have become that reinforced that connection, as Swiech did, through images so disconnected and that were special to the quilters and their loved ones. they don’t talk to one Dinsmore had several quilts on display, including one feaanother. turing Ozzy Osborne and other Cathleen Dinsmore heavy metal themes – a gift for Organizer her son Liam Palacios, 19. “He saw Ozzy in concert recently so we went online and pulled off images of Ozzy and Liam’s other favorite bands,” she said. The quilt also depicted the music and lyrics to one of Liam’s favorite childhood songs, entitled “This Little Light of Mine.” Hopkinton quilter Janet Roberts made a Christmas tree quilt, complete with working white mini-lights, so her son Kevin could have a tree in his college dorm room. She also won recognition for three small quilted dragons she made for her husband and two sons, complete with their own eggs that zipped up. Other quilts also paid homage to popular culture. Hopkinton’s Kerry Creswell marshaled a group of 20 fellow quilters to create “Mischief Managed,” a breathtaking homage to the Harry Potter books, featuring owls, potion bottles, maps, a scary snake and other images that fans will remember. Another was a tribute to the beloved children’s book by Eric Carle, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” by Holliston quilter Becky McDonald. Some quilters depicted special places. Lynn Marquedant of Hopkinton featured a map of Martha’s Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands on her quilt. Jeanne Bertschmann, who had several quilts on display, created quilted pillows featuring Cape Cod. A number of quilts paid homage to a single color family, including Bertschmann’s “Labyrinth,” a primarily blue quilt whose pieces were arranged to look three-dimensional. Colleen Manning Barnes had three colorthemed quilts: “Horizontal #1 in Purple,” “Horizontal #2 in Blue,” and “3 Dudes in Brown.” Franklin quilter Linda Grant welcomed autumn with her “Fall Pinwheels” quilt. And McDonald featured a riot of colors in “Big Blooms,” a giant bed quilt inspired by festive Mexican colors. For more information on the quilters’ group, visit marathonquilters.com.

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“All our newest firefighters are also paramedics,” said Slaman. “Out of a total of 29, 20 are certified paramedics,” he added. Once hired, the next new firefighter will take the place of John Sheridan, who has been promoted to Training Officer. “That position has been vacant for a few years and we recently got approval to reactivate it,” Slaman said. But even with the new hires, there are plenty of challenges to be faced, said Slaman. “Covering 20 square miles of town from one fire house is a big concern,” he said. While there are no plans in the works for a second firehouse, Slaman said he has had discussions about the possibility with town officials. Slaman has also recently testified publicly before the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board about the challenges facing his department. The message: “We’re at capacity,” he told the boards. The busiest time for the Fire Department is from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Keeping the shifts properly manned during those hours, he said, involves a good deal of creative juggling.

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“In the last year, we responded to 2,253 calls for service. Out of those, 1,900 were effective responses. It’s the remaining 253 that were not which concern me,” he said. Risk assessment is the name of the game for Slaman. He keeps track of a lot of numbers, not the least of which are those reflecting the rapidly growing population in Hopkinton. And regular trips to the Town Clerk’s office help to keep him in-

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Commission seeks public input on potential expansion Group works toward preserving character and historic significance of town Submitted by the Hopkinton Historic District Commission The Hopkinton Historic District Commission would like to hear public input into expanding the local historic district in Hopkinton Center. The Historic District Commission believes that by expanding the historic district, the character and historic significance of our town can be preserved. We can be very thankful that so many buildings from our town’s past still remain in the center. However, homes and structures outside of the very small historic district could be lost forever through

future demolitions and alterations. An expanded local historic district will help to guide future changes, making sure that historic character will remain a distinct part of Hopkinton center. In a local historic district, exterior architectural features visible from a public way will be reviewed by a locally appointed historic district commission to make sure that the proposed exterior changes are appropriate to the historic character of the district. Interior design changes are not reviewed. There are over 200 local historic districts in Massachusetts and that number grows each year.

Please attend one of our public forums for: • FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions • Take our survey • Online survey • Printable paper survey • List of streets to be considered for potential expansion • Map of potential expansion area Public listening sessions - attend in person or watch on HCAM-TV: • Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m., Hopkinton Public Library Event Room (13 Main St.) • Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., Hopkinton Town Hall 2nd Floor

(18 Main St.) • Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., HCAM Studios (77 Main St.) Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information email hdcchair@hopkintonma.gov or visit hopkintonma.gov/hhdc or on Facebook (HopkintonHistoricDistrict). Hopkinton Historic District Commission Members Mike Auen, Maryanne Chambers, Beth Kelly, Amy Ritterbusch, Melanie Smith, Jeanette Thomson, and Beth Watson

Selectmen recognize town employee award recipients By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer The Board of Selectmen at their September 11 meeting recognized three town employees for awards received: Denise Hildreth, director of Youth and Family Services, received the Unsung Hero Award on June 20 from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women; Principal Assessor John Neas received the first Robert Ellia Executive Director Scholarship from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers. The association established an executive director award which is presented to the assessor who is dedicated to mentoring others through friendship and leadership; John Westerling, director of Public Works, and also the President of the New England Chapter of the American Public Works Association,

I think this is just a tremendous honor. For a social worker to get an award for giving is like getting an award for living, it’s just part and parcel of what we do. Denise Hildreth Director of Youth and Family Services

received the Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence in recognition of the chapter’s outstanding contributions and service to its membership, profession and community. Asked to speak about her award, Hildreth said, “I think this is just a tremendous honor. For a social worker to get an award for giving is like getting an award for living, it’s just part and parcel of what we do. We don’t often get recognition.

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Certainly that is not something that feels comfortable for me, but it’s nice to get.” After congratulations by the board, Town Manager Norman Khumalo said, “On behalf of your colleagues at Town Hall, we want to thank you for your fantastic contributions. Your talent and passion is clearly making a difference.” Neas said he was very low key and doesn’t like to be recognized.

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“But since you made me come tonight, I am proud to be recognized for an award in the name of my mentor,” said Neas. The board congratulated him for doing a great job in a job that is not easy. “Thank you for representing Hopkinton as professionally as you do,” said Selectman Brendan Tedstone. Speaking about the recognition of the New England Chapter of the American Public Works Association, Westerling said he was humbled to have received the award. “I am fortunate to work for a community that allows me to part take in associations like this,” he said. “It’s good to see you rise to the top of the pack,” said Selectman Brian Herr who also praised the DPW staff for getting things done. “It’s your leadership style that makes it happen.”

Volunteers needed to serve as Compassionate Companions Milford - Milford Regional Medical Center is looking for volunteers to serve as “Compassionate Companions” to ensure that patients at the end of life are not alone. Based on the “No One Dies Alone” program, Compassionate Companion volunteers provide a comforting, compassionate presence for patients at the end of life who would otherwise be alone. For more information about Compassionate Companions or to volunteer for this important program, contact Elaine Willey, director of Volunteer Services, at ewilley@ milreg.org. Volunteers will be interviewed, screened and trained. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Oct. 10 in order to be included in this year’s training.

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Blooms, Brews and Barbeque benefits Jimmy Fund Walk Weston Nurseries held its second annual Blooms, Brews and Barbeque event at its Garden Center Sept. 8. This has become an annual fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund Walk which this year was held on Sept. 23. Craft beers, ciders, and various food trucks supplied the crowd with lots of choices. Weston Nursery Owner Peter Mezitt commented that there were a lot more children and dogs visiting this year. He added that he was hopeful that the event would garner more donations for the Jimmy Fund.

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