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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 19 Number 21
November 8, 2018
Library celebrates first anniversary
Plaque recognizing donors unveiled, dedicated
Committee to take on review of Center School re-use
By Michelle Murdock Managing Editor
By Michelle Murdock Managing Editor
Joining together to celebrate the oneyear anniversary of the re-opening of the Hopkinton Public Library after a $11.7 million expansion, restoration and renovation, members of the library staff along with the Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library, and the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation (HPLF) hosted several events Oct. 27. In addition to library tours and cider and doughnuts, the highlight of the day was the unveiling and dedication of the plaque recognizing donors to the “1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library” fundraising campaign. According to Laura Barry, a member of the HPLF Board of Directors, hundreds of Hopkinton Library page 11
electmen unanimously voted at a joint meeting with the Permanent Building Committee on Oct. 30 meeting “to request that the Permanent Building Committee work with the Town Manager with respect to gaining an understanding of the process and cost required for a full feasibility study of the re-use of the Center School site and building, and that the Permanent Building Committee and the Town Manager’s office work with Town Counsel to understand the process by which a project or feasibility study could be brought to Town Meeting in the spring of 2019”. The joint meeting was requested by the board after a presentation by the Center School Re-Use Advisory Team on Sept. 25. At that meeting, selectmen voted to accept the report and recommendations of the Re-Use Advisory Team, but wanted to obtain input from the Permanent Building Committee before making final decisions about the future of Center School. “We looked at their report and I think they did a good job of getting public involvement and trying to figure out what to do with that building,” said Permanent Building Committee Chair Dan McIntyre. “I think that they came to the right conclusion that it is a good building to save for the town.” Selectmen Chair Claire Wright agreed that the re-use team had done a good job, but pointed out that their role was to focus on town needs and concerns and that the next step was to determine what was practical and how to proceed. Brian Herr supported the decision to save the building, but argued that the decision to do so had not yet
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Victor Diune and Russ Ellsworth unveil the plaque that recognizes library donors.
Muffin House Café opens in Hopkinton Muffin House Café located at 43 Main Street in downtown Hopkinton officially opens its doors on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 5 a.m. The Hopkinton location is the fourth location for the bakery and coffee shop known for its “best blueberry muffins since Jordan Marsh”.
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Right: Members of the local women’s group “Hopkinton Face 2 Face” meet up at the Muffin House Café after their morning walk. (l to r) Denise Antaki, Erica Lavin and Sandy Lucchesi
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DPW reminds residents of Winter Parking Ban
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The Hopkinton Department of Public Works wishes to remind all Hopkinton residents of bylaws pertaining to the parking of motor vehicles during the winter months. Traffic Rules and Orders, Town of Hopkinton, Article lV, Section 8: “It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than for an emergency, to park said vehicle on any street between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Nov. 15 through April 1.” Article X, Section 1 By-Laws Town of Hopkinton: “The Highway Manager, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing the ice from any way shall be authorized to remove or cause to be removed to some convenient place, including in such term a public garage, any vehicle interfering with such work. The owner of any vehicle so removed shall be liable for the cost of such removal, and for the storage charges, if any, resulting therefrom. The Highway Manager, whenever any vehicle is so removed, shall notify the Police Department and said Department shall render all
necessary assistance to the Highway Manager in enforcing this by-law.” Article 3: “No person shall pile, push, throw, shovel, plow or by any other method or means cause snow to be deposited or placed on any public roadway or sidewalk of the Town so as to impede, obstruct or interrupt or otherwise adversely affect the unrestricted flow of traffic or the safe travel of any pedestrian on such roadway or sidewalk. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to any person in the employ of the Town, or in the employ of an independent contractor, which has been hired by the Town for the purpose of snow removal. Whoever violates this section shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars for each such violation. Each instance of such conduct shall constitute a separate violation of this By-Law.” The DPW would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Mike Mansir Highway Manager
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Thank you to our “Help Hopkinton Bloom” Sponsors! Did you enjoy the lovely blooms downtown, and the new planters along Main Street this year? The Hopkinton Garden Club wants to express its deep appreciation to the local businesses who generously donated to our “Help Hopkinton Bloom” (an on-going Hopkinton Garden Club sponsorship program for local businesses), in support of beautifying our downtown area. With their generous help, we were able to purchase self-watering planters and lovely plant materials, as well as adding to our ground sites. Thank you! Please join us in supporting our sponsors and recognizing their contribution to our community: Callanan Cronin Funeral Home Middlesex Savings Bank E.L. Harvey and Sons Phipps Insurance Agency Hiller’s Pizza Salon Entre Nous (Southborough) Hopkinton Jewelers Solect Energy Hopkinton Sunoco Stephanie G Jewelers Hopkinton Wine & Spirits Sunnyside Gardens Kathy Williamson (Century 21) The Spoon McCarthy Pools, Corp. Thompson Architects McIntyre Loan, Inc. We also want to thank Ideal Nails Spa and the 110 Grill for their generous gift card contributions. We look forward to working with our local businesses again next year to help create a vibrant and welcoming downtown! Sincerely, Diane McCauley and Mary Reynolds Program Chairs – Hopkinton Garden Club
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The Hopkinton Women’s Club invites you to join us in serving our community while developing new friendships. Our meetings are held the second Monday of the month, unless notified. The next general meeting will be on Nov. 14, 2018 at the Hopkinton Historical Society. The members will be making a fall floral arrangement using fresh flowers. Club member Marie Smith will be the facilitator. You must pre-register for this event. New members are always welcomed. For questions to join, please contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or via email at HopWCMembership@ gmail.com.
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Committee to take on review of Center School re-use Committee Continued from page 1
been made. “What is the process?” asked Herr. John Coutinho wanted to know what was practical given the age of the building and the amount of work needed and, as the discussion continued Town Manager Norman Khumalo revealed that some of that work had already been done by an architectural firm hired by the town. McIntyre said his committee would need a prioritization of all proposed uses and Center School Re-
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use Advisory Team Chair Rick Flannery said that his group had done no ranking, but only identified the needs and recommended that the building remain in municipal use. Now, with the support of the selectmen, the Permanent Building Committee will begin its work, starting with a review of the existing report. A member of the Center School Re-use Advisory Team will be appointed as a liaison as the process and cost for a full feasibility study is considered. A target date of spring 2019 was set.
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Hearing opened on community preservation proposals By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer
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The Community Preservation Committee held its first hearing Oct. 18 to consider 17 proposals for what is so far more than $556,000 in requests for money available under the Community Preservation Act. After about an hour of preliminary discussion among CPC members, the public hearing was continued until Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The proposals under consideration are as follows:
Proposal 6: Trailhead Signage Amount: $4,500 from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: HALT Description: Trailhead Signage at three locations: Peloquin Conservation Area, 22 School Street/Cheney Conservation Area and Wyckoff/Echo Trail
Proposal 1: Preservation of Town Records Amount: $20,000 from Historical Preservation Sponsor: Town Clerk Description: Restoration of the records in the basement vault. Need will be based on age of record, extent of damage, and importance of contents. Proposal 2: Digitizing Records and Photos of the Hopkinton Historical Society Amount: $3,750 from Historical Preservation Sponsor: Hopkinton Historical Society Description: Will be provided at full application review. Proposal 3: Hopkinton Public Library Heritage Quilt Framing Amount: $9,300 from Historical Preservation Sponsor: Hopkinton Public Library Description: Project would frame Hopkinton Library Heritage quilt made by the Marathon Quilters Guild, the quilt honors early library donors as well as residents who contributed to the construction of the original library in 1895. Proposal 4: Historic Headstone Restoration Phase IV Amount: $10,000 from Historic Preservation Sponsor: Hopkinton Cemetery Commission Description: Continuation of Headstone Restoration project Proposal 5: Conservation Restriction for 12 Parcels Amount: $21,300 from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: HALT, Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission and Open Space Preservation Commission Description: Conservation Restrictions for 12 Parcels (Parcel examples
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Proposal 7: Tree Aging Amount: $900 from Open Space and Historical Preservation Sponsor: Hopkinton Trails Club and Hopkinton Historical Commission Description: The project would include measuring the age of up to five trees that are determined to be of historic age based on diameter. Proposal 8: Dog Park Amount: $150,000 from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Description: The project will benefit the dog owners of the community. CPA funding will be used along with private grant funding in the amount of $250,000 toward engineering, material and labor. Proposal 9: Youth Lacrosse Wall Amount: $25,000 from Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Description: A lacrosse wall at the Fruit Street Fields Proposal 10: Pine Field Irrigation Amount: $25,000 from Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation and Hopkinton Little League Description: Irrigation for this field would significantly improve Pine Field. Proposal 11: Access and Development of the East Main Street Recreation Parcel Amount: $50,000 from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Description: Provide access to a parcel that will be developed into athletic fields, walking trails and or other passive and active recreation options. Proposal 12: Claflin Fountain Filtration System Amount: $30,000 from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Description: The irrigation system would help the fountain run independently and will have a filtered water supply. This would prevent damage to the pump and internal features of the fountain Proposal 13: EMC Playground Amount: $260,000 from Recreation Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Description: Estimates for playground have been provided by Kopman. Hearing page 5
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Hopkinton’s Michelle Leibowitz will perform in Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls” with Ghost Light Players of MetroWest Nov. 9-11. Leibowitz portrays three very different characters in this production that examines the role of women in society and what it means to be a “successful” woman. “ I t ’s i m p o rtant to know that this is an all-female production team and cast,” said Leibowitz. “I hope that someday, that doesn’t have to be impressive or cool, but it just becomes something that just is. It has been awesome working with these women in an all-female environment.” Leibowitz, who also serves on the Board of Directors and as the Interim Artistic Director for Ghost Light Players, has Ghost Light Players Interim Artistic Director Michelle performed in variLeibowitz ous other roles in community and regional theaters and previously taught drama at Wellesley High School and Hopkinton Middle School. All four of her children have been involved in performing arts, with three having performed on stage with her. Written in 1982, “Top Girls” is, according to Leibowitz, a landmark production in the feminist movement. She said, “It’s hard not to see what the women [in the play] are going through in light of the political movement happening now. Why are we still here? Why haven’t we moved forward more?” Show dates are Nov. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at First Church in Marlborough, 37 High Street, Marlborough, MA. Tickets for the production are available at http://www. ghostlightplayers.com/boxoffice/.
Hearing opened on community preservation proposals Hearing Continued from page 4
Proposal 14: 180 and 182 Hayden Rowe – Purchase of 20.8 acres Amount: TBD from Open Space, Historical Preservation and Recreation Sponsor: Upper Charles Trail Committee Description: Purchase of 20.8 acres of land between 180 and 182 Hayden Rowe
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Proposal 15: Southern Parcel - Purchase Amount: TBD from Open Space and Recreation Sponsor: Upper Charles Trail Committee Description: Purchase of a critical link from the Milford Town line that enters into Hopkinton for the Trail. Proposal 16: Center School Evaluation, Design and Renovations Amount: Undetermined (Max Allowed) from Historical Preservation Sponsor: Town of Hopkinton Description: Evaluate the existing conditions of Center School to develop accurate estimates for renovations. Evaluate the space requirement of Town/ School Departments and develop several options for the use of Center School to house those departments short, medium and long-term. Proposal 17: Town Hall Basement Evaluation, Design and Renovations Amount: $200,000 from Historical Preservation Sponsor: Town of Hopkinton Description: Evaluate options for the basement of Town Hall to provide kitchen/meeting room area and accessible route, develop estimates for renovating the basement (HVAC, lighting, fire protection, IT, finishes, doors and windows), design and renovations. “The Big Picture in a Small Town”
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Books in Bloom holds opening reception Floral arrangement by Diane Facendola inspired by the book “Mr. Grumpy’s Outing” by John Burningham.
By Michelle Murdock Managing Editor Books in Bloom, flower arrangements inspired by books, first introduced in Hopkinton last year as part of the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Hopkinton Public Library, returned Oct. 26 with its opening reception. “Hopefully, it will become an annual event,” said Beth Mezitt, president of the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library, “but it’s up to the Garden Club since they do all the work.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library and the Hopkinton Garden Club, and coordinated by Lynne Rosenblum, who serves as vice president of both organizations, the event showcases floral arrangements that reflect the theme of a book. According to Rosenblum, the library staff is responsible for choosing the books and the Garden Club then creates the arrangements. The theme this year was children’s books.
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Library Director Heather Backman, Friends of the Library President Beth Mezitt, Friends of the Library and Garden Club Vice President Lynne Rosenblum and President of the Garden Club Rhonda Levy with floral arrangements inspired by children’s books “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen (created by Jodi Yocher) and “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak (created by Henry Schmidt and Ryta Marchant)
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Obituaries Cynthia Ann Martel, 57 Cynthia Ann Martel, 57, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 16. She is survived by her beloved children Jessica S. Martel and Joshua M. Martel, as well as her husband Christopher B. Martel. Cindy also leaves behind two sisters, Debora LaPlante of Medfield, and Lisa Friedman and her husband, Jeffrey of Cambria, Calif.; her nieces and nephews, Lauren and husband Lynds, Christopher, Morgan, Sage, Sequoia, Uriah, Sawyer, Logan, Ashley and Sierra. Cindy cloaked them all in a blanket of love. Cindy had a passion for writing children’s books, reading to children, exploring estate sales, walking Ruby, and enthusiastically cheering on New England sports teams. She was a graduate of Fisher College in Boston, born in Framingham, and the daughter of the late Louann (O’Connor) Corrado and Edward J. Henneberry Jr. Gregarious, strong and spiritual, Cindy touched many lives in her community. She volunteered as a CCD teacher at St. John’s. She worked as
a school librarian in the Hopkinton Public Schools for the past nine years, with seven of those years being at Elmwood School. Most prominently, for many years Cindy was very active in working with women at Serenity House. Burial of Cynthia’s cremains took place Oct. 27 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Medway, followed by a funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton. Donations may be made to Serenity House, 228 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
Margaret Mary Parduhn, 49 Margaret Mary Parduhn, 49, of Hopkinton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, after a twoyear battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Mary Katherine (Stasser) Smith of Brighton, Mich., and the late, Gerald Lawrence Smith. She was the wife of 20 years to Michael John Parduhn of
Hopkinton. A Hopkinton resident for the past 11 years, Margaret was formerly of Livonia, Mich. Besides her husband, Margaret is survived by her children, Taylor, Maxwell, Ryan and Anna Parduhn, all of Hopkinton. She also leaves behind two brothers; Michael Smith and his wife, Peggy of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Andrew Smith of Plymouth, Mich. Visitation was held Oct. 22 at the Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton. Burial will take place privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online in Margaret’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.dana-farber. org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/ make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift/ or via mail to P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284.
Paul J. Murcko, Jr., 96 Paul J. Murcko, Jr., 96, of Hopkinton and formerly Bridgeport, Conn., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton. He was the son of the late Anna (Slozar) and Paul Murcko. He was the
husband of Theresa (Corso) Murcko of Hopkinton. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Paul was one of nine children. He served in the Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman Second Class from 1943-1946, and later worked as a foreman for Sikorsky Aircraft. Paul took pleasure in following the Space Program and had an interest in the latest science innovations. An avid gardener, Paul was also an amateur artist, lifetime baseball fan, chess player, and classical music enthusiast. Besides his wife, Paul is survived by his children, Paul Murcko of Hopkinton, Nancy Petitti of San Diego, Calif., and Mark Murcko and his wife, Katherine of Holliston. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Matthew and his wife, Sadie of New York City, and Timothy Murcko of San Mateo, Calif. A funeral service was held Oct. 27 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Holliston. A memorial service took place Oct. 29 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 or heart.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148 or stjude.org. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home.
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families and local businesses joined the campaign by giving or pledging $1,000 or more to the library project. In addition, many also claimed a naming opportunity which allowed individuals, families and businesses to affix their name to a plaque to be mounted in the library. “Through both of these programs, the Hopkinton community gave nearly $700,000 of the $1 million raised for the library renovation and expansion,” said Barry. Prior to the unveiling and dedication of the plaque, Barry was joined by fellow HPLF member Scott Richardson and donor Victor Diune, former Library Trustee Russ Ellsworth, and Selectman John Coutinho to raise a glass to toast the project’s success and to talk about their connection to the library.
Ellsworth spoke of his 63-year association with the library in a variety of roles, but joked that he started and finished his career as an unpaid volunteer. He and his siblings claimed a naming opportunity for his late mother, Jeanette Ellsworth, a former library director. He also praised the library staff and said, “They are my favorites. I love working with them.” “This place gets better and better,” said Coutinho. He also thanked former Selectmen Chair Ben Palleiko who was present at the celebration for helping to lead and support the library project to its completion. In her closing remarks before the unveiling of the plaque, Barry provided some numbers about library traffic and said that a 30-percent increase was predicted, but had been surpassed. “Hopkinton has blown those numbers away,” said Barry. “The library really is community center.”
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Wood St. on lots owned by members of the McIntyre family. Part of the site abuts town-owned open space known as “Whisper Way.” The plan proposes a 2,700foot extension of the existing Whisper Way cul-de-sac. According to a document submitted at the time by former town Principal Planner Jennifer Burke: “Planning and approvals must respect the recharge (leaching area included in any septic system) location and offsets. Surface drainage and runoff can be minimized by reducing paved and impervious surfaces. Recharge ponds and basins should be minimized to reduce standing water and potential insect breeding
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Senior Snippets All activities, unless otherwise noted, are at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. Call 508-497-9730 for more information or to register for a program. For a more extensive listing of programs visit Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Exercise Classes Mondays Yoga at 9 a.m. Exercise with Linda at 10:30 a.m. Zumba at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays Stretch at 9 a.m. Exercise with Joni at 12:30 p.m. Beginner Tap Dancing at 2 p.m. Wednesdays Tai Chi at 9 a.m. Fridays Chi Gong at 10:30 a.m. TED Talks Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This one hour program involves watching a short 18-20 minute thought-provoking video followed by a discussion of the ideas. W.O.W. (Weight Off Wisely) Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Congenial group of dieters giving each other support, understanding and encouragement as you learn to make good food choices. Our Time Memory Café Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meets every second Tuesday at the Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main St. Our Time Memory Café, a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Public Library, 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 and offer conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. The
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Shelby Aarden, URI ’19, finished second at the Rothenberg Collegiate Cross Country Invitational hosted by Brown at Goddard State Park on October 19. She covered the 5k in 17:53.
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Alyssa Annenberg, UConn ’21, put up the fourth best scores on both the 1 meter (235.87) and 3 meter (227.02) boards in her swimming and diving team’s win over Southern and Central State Connecticut State Universities on October 20 at UConn. Julia Burdulis, Trinity ’21, finished 112th in a field of more than 300 at the Connecticut College Invitational on October 13. She covered the 6k course at Harkness Memorial State Park in 24:10. Nic Canal, Cornell ’20, received one pass in his football team’s 34-16 win over Brown on October 20. Anne Comcowich, Holy Cross ’22, rowed on the winning boat in the Novice Four at its fall season opening re-
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Brian Gaughan, Franciscan ’21, made four saves in his soccer team’s 3-0 shutout of Pitt-Bradford on October 13. He made five saves in a 2-1 loss to Penn State-Behrend on October 15 before recording a trio of shutouts, 3-0 over Mt. Aloysius on October 17, 2-0 over D’Youville on October 20, and 2-0 over Pitt-Greensburg on October 23, with four saves, eight saves, and three saves, respectively. Heading into playoffs, Gaughan has 79 saves and a 1.14 GAA, and an 11-5 record with six solo shutouts. Amanda Gilbert, Endicott ’22, had six kills and two digs in her volleyball team’s 3-0 win over Springfield College on October 13. In a 3-0 shutout of UNE, she had four kills and a block. She added seven kills in a 3-1 contest over Western New England on October 20. She had six kills, 10 digs, and two blocks in a 3-0 win over Wentworth on
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October 23. The win over Wentworth moved the Gulls into a tie for the lead in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Isabelle Giordano, Dartmouth ’21, finished 43rd in the sub-varsity race at the New England Collegiate Cross Country Championship at Boston’s Franklin Park Oct. 6. She covered the 5k course in 19:53. Jack Guelfi, Salve Regina ’20, had one solo tackle in his football team’s 14-41 loss to Western New England Sept. 27. On October 20, he made a solo tackle in his football team’s 30-21 win over Curry. Molly Hawkins, Haverford ’21, finished 13th in the Jack Saint Clair Memorial Cross Country Invitational on October 13 in Philadelphia. She covered the 6k course in 24:59, helping her team to a second place finish. Lauren Hazzard, Bucknell ’19, took 175th in a field of nearly 300 at the Penn State Nationals Cross Country Meet on October 12. She covered the 6k course in 22:51. Jimmy Hervol, UConn ’19, tied for seventh place at the Firestone Invitational held Oct. 1 and 2 at the Firestone Country Club North Course in Akron, Ohio. The co-captain shot a 3-under 72-68-73=213 to lead his golf team to a sixth-place finish. At the UConn Invitational at GreatHorse from Oct. 7-9, Hervol tied for the individual title and led his team to the win. He shot a 2-over 72-73-73=218 for his best finish of the season. Jake Kelleher, Salve Regina ’21, made seven passes for 53 yards and rushed for 16 yards in his football team’s 14-41 loss to Western New England Sept. 29. The next weekend, in a 31-8 win over Becker, he made five passes for 112 yards and rushed for 26 yards. On October 20 in his football team’s 30-21 win over Curry, he completed two passes for 19 yards and rushed for three yards. Beth Koeller, Bowdoin ’22, made a defensive save in her field hockey team’s 2-1 loss to Trinity Oct. 6.
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Sports Back to back, Hopkinton golf wins states again By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist The Hopkinton High School golf team won its second straight Division 2 state championship, becoming the first Hillers’ golf team to repeat in more than a decade. Senior tri-captain Mitch Marcou and sophomore Ryan Lundy carded 3-over par rounds of 75 in cold, windy conditions last week at the Marshfield Country Club to lead the way for Hopkinton, which finished six shots clear of second place Danvers. The Hillers top player through the regular season, junior Matt Epstein, added a 79 despite not playing his best to help give Hopkinton the win. “Depth, that was the key to the whole tournament,” said Hopkinton head coach Dick Bliss. “Matt did not have his best day but he hung in there. When you get your number five or six player stepping up and shooting 3-over par, like Mitch did, that’s best round he has played in tournament competition.” Bliss also extolled the play of Lundy, who also stood out in last year’s tournament. Senior Will
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By Chris Villani Sports Reporter/Columnist The Hopkinton High School girls’ soccer team experienced some changes at the start of the season, but the Hillers were able to adapt and secure positive results in nearly every match through the month of October and earn a spot in the sectional tournament. “Overall it’s been a very good, successful year, it’s my best season with the team,” said head coach Wayne Sygrove. “We went into the season and changed the formation, the style of play and the culture within the team. We started off a little slowly as you typically do when there is a lot of change, but we improved across the board and it was nice to secure the playoffs.” Hopkinton went into its first round playoff game at Scituate 9-3-6 on the year and with one of the strongest defensive units in the
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to keep teams guessing with a variety of potential weapons. Allison Bird, a junior, along with senior Gabrielle Weilding and junior Delaney Mick finished fairly close to one another in both goals and points. “We spread it around across all three forwards,” Sygrove said. “We had a good team concept with our offense.” Hopkinton wrapped up qualifying for the tournament with a home win over Dover-Sherborn on senior night and with several games left in the regular season to continue to work on fine tuning for the playoffs. The Hillers excelled against tough competition, earning a tie against last year’s state finalist Medway, beating and tying Medfield, and handing Holliston its only loss of the regular season. “We did very well against the top teams,” Sygrove said. “Ultimately we are going into the postseason in a good frame of mind and excited for the challenge.”
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The Hillers, who will graduate 10 seniors from this year’s team, also earned a second place finish at the South Sectional tournament. “That’s a lot of seniors to be leaving our team,” Bliss said. “That’s the most I have had on the team but they have been in the program this long and have been loyal to the team, so I said ‘we are keeping them.’” Bliss said his team put together a strong practice round on Monday, the day before the state tournament. “They were really confident go-
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Sports Michael’s Run raises fun and funds By Nancy Cavanaugh Contributing Writer The Michael Lisnow Respite Center held its 21st annual Michael’s Run on Oct. 20. In addition to raising money through the 5k race, the day featured live music, pumpkin decorating, balloon animals and lawn games. The race itself included par-
ticipants in strollers and runners and walkers all the way up to age 79 and drew diverse entrants with middle and high school athletes as well as those in wheel chairs, spanning all abilities. In all, 255 registered participants finished the race, meeting an enthusiastic crowd at the finish, with cheers and high fives for all. Michael’s Run is held each year
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to teach disability awareness, answer questions about disabilities, and host students for a field trip to the Respite Center. This year’s overall winner of the 5k, Sam Felsenfeld, finished with a time of 20:13 and Hopkinton’s Maureen Tumbleton won for the women with a time of 22:55. As they have done for the past couple of years, Hopkinton High School football players ran with Respite Center participants, in many cases pushing wheel chairs or holding hands with athletes to help them along the way.
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Sports Wicked 5k raises more than $10,000 for ESL By Jean Cann Contributing Writer
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keletons, princesses, Mario and Luigi sped around the Loop Road and Center Trail Oct.28 as part of Enter Stage Left Theater’s Wicked 5k, the third annual. The final finisher, Denise Antaki, won the costume contest for third straight year, outdoing herself with a detailed, ingenious outhouse costume, which surely slowed her but likely garnered the most attention and applause. The runners and generous sponsors helped the event to raise more than $10,000 for ESL, the resident theater company at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, the race’s start and finish point. “It was a Halloween party and a road race in one,” said race director, Ilana Casady. “Runners enjoyed beautiful, picturesque scenery. Everyone was really happy and there was a positive energy. It was a super fun event.” As well as the 5k with mini pumpkins for each finisher, participants enjoyed a kids’ costume parade, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, and a raffle of elaborately carved pumpkins. The top three men and women each received passes to ESL shows. ESL puts on up to a dozen productions per year and offers theater education for all ages. The race itself featured many theatrical aspects with the ESL’s own Treblemakers chorus singing the National Anthem then dispersing out to the course to volunteer by handing out water, directing runners, calling out times, and supporting runners along the way. Top finishers included Kevin Ryan, Steve Levandosky, Brian Schneider, Colby Michaud, and Wyatt Ruff for the men, and Angele Meyers, Kylie Skiba, Kayla Sawyer, Autumn Tumbleton, and Maureen Tumbleton for the women. 123 finished the race. Numbers were a little down from last year, with some likely deterred by the cool, damp conditions from the Nor’easter that blew through the previous day. Weather cleared by race time and treated runners to a beautiful, crisp fall conditions. Full results are available at https://my5.raceresult. com/111270/#1_7AAEAD UniBank served as the event’s gold sponsor, with Hillers Pizza also a major sponsor. Healthy Paws Vet, Hopkinton Vision Center, Middlesex Savings Bank, Platinum Physical Therapy, PT Innovations, REC Hopkinton, LLC, Solect Energy Development, Southfield Properties, Startline Pediatrics, and Webster Credit Union also sponsored the fun-filled local event helping to support theater and the arts for all in Hopkinton and surrounding communities. ESL’s next production will be youth musical “A Year with Frog and Toad” on Nov. 10 and 11. For more information about ESL, please visit https://www. hopartscenter.org/home
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Schools Celebrating diversity at HHS’s International Night By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer
Italian Exchange student Costanza Albert gives a presentation about her home country during the annual HHS International Night.
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n one night, you could travel from Italy to Germany, from Switzerland to Thailand - all by walking from one side of the room to the other. On Oct. 25, Hopkinton High School’s (HHS) Ambassador’s Club hosted their annual International Night, an evening to celebrate the diversity of the international students attending HHS through an exchange program. “International Night is about educating our students about different countries and cultures while helping our international students better acclimate to Hopkinton High School,” said Laura Theis, HHS world language teacher and Ambassador Club advisor. Twenty-four exchange students coming from nine different countries are attending HHS this year, for either half or the full school year. The students stay with host families in town while attending HHS during the day and are even encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to get the full experience of American high school. Hoping to educate the HHS community on their ethnicity, the exchange students worked to develop presentations about the customs and culture, food, and fashion of their home countries. Community members were invited to “travel” from country to country, taste testing the local cuisine and learning about what makes each location special. “I made beef jerky and black sticky rice so that people could taste traditional Thai food,” said Klam
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Sermkijseree, who is visiting Hopkinton from Thailand. Sermkijseree is spending the year at HHS, choosing to receive his education specifically in the Hopkinton School district. “I heard that the Hopkinton Public Schools are one of the best public schools in Massachusetts,” Sermkijseree said of his research when deciding on a school in the United States. So far the experience has been exceptional, he said, noting that the community has been very welcoming. “Everyone has been so helpful,” said Sermkijseree. “So far it has been great.” Italian exchange student Costanza Alberti agreed that it was the reputation that made the area desirable for students planning to come to America to study. “I really wanted to see this part of America,” she said. “Everyone said that Massachusetts was a good
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shared a project which included laying out some stereotypes that Americans have of Italians, and why those ideas are false, as well as explaining the meanings of hand gestures that Italians are known for. And although all of the countries may be separated by thousands of miles, school officials at Hopkinton High School hope that the exchange program and events such as the International Night will bring about connections that can build bridges to span those miles. “Much of this program is based on the idea that relationships matter,” commented HHS Assistant Principal Joshua Hanna. “It is critical to get to understand each other so that in times of stress, we don’t think of conflict as a solution. We think of the times we came together to celebrate differences.”
Hopkinton Students collecting turkeys and fixings for Salvation Army By Jean Cann Contributing Writer Hopkinton’s student-run Thanksgiving Turkey Drive will be collecting turkeys and other Thanksgiving fare for the Salvation Army. This year’s drive, the 20th annual, has set a goal of collecting 75 turkeys and feeding approximately 250 local families. “My brothers and I have been involved in the turkey drive for about 12 years,” said Hopkinton High School junior Dylan Johnson, this year’s drive coordinator. “At first I just helped my older brothers carry
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the turkeys. The drive was started 20 years ago by a family friend, Dan Merzel. I have remained involved with the drive because seeing how grateful the families in need are inspires me every year.” The Johnson and Kramer families took the reins from the Merzel family after Dan, a 2005 Hopkinton High graduate, then his younger brother, Adam, moved on to college. Many area families and businesses contribute to the drive. “We have reached out to a few groups, and we are waiting to hear back,” said Johnson. “What makes the drive special is that most of the donations come from Hopkinton families.” Jack Breslin, Bobby McGuire and Kate Stauss have been assisting Johnson this year, and they welcome more volunteers. Any interested students may email Johnson at dmjohnson@hillers.org. Collections will take place at three locations from Monday, Nov. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 15. Student volunteers will be on hand to collect turkeys as well as boxed desserts, gravy, pies, potato flakes, cranberry sauce and stuffing each day from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle and High schools, 88 and 90 Hayden Rowe St., and from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Elmwood School, 14 Elm St. The group will also accept cash donations to purchase food for the drive. The schools will provide freezer space for turkeys, but students should not bring turkeys on the bus. “The feeling of helping others is incredible, and it is a great way to start the holiday season,” said Johnson, who is available by email at dmjohnson@hillers.org to answer any questions.
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uture scientists and engineers had a chance to receive feedback from some community experts as Hopkinton High School (HHS) gets ready for their annual Science and Engineering Fair. The fair, which has been held at HHS for the past 31 years, is the culmination of work that students have put into researching a science or engineering topic of interest to them. Students in grades 9-12 sign up to participate in the fair, and spend from September to February developing a thesis, doing research, and putting together a presentation on their findings or creations. With over 100 students participating in the fair this year, the biggest group in HHS history, the Science & Engineering Fair advisors were hoping to offer different avenues for students to learn more about their topic. “We decided to reach out to the community to tap into the many resources we have here,” said HHS Chemistry Teacher Kristen Murphy. “We have so many scientists and engineers living in Hopkinton that we know can give the students advice and valuable insight.” The community experts were invited to meet with the students at the school Oct.18, to give feedback on their projects and to talk to them about their own careers in the STEM fields. “This was an opportunity for the students to talk to real scientists and real engineers to see what their future could look like,” said Murphy. This year, the HHS Science and Engineering Fair will be held Feb. 26 and will be open in the afternoon to the public. Each of the projects will be judged by local judges and the top 12 projects will be selected to attend the Regional Fair at Worcester Polytechnical Institute (WPI) in early March. The top 40 projects from the Regional Fair are then sent to the State Fair at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in May.
“Hopkinton typically sends about three to 10 projects to the states,” said Murphy. “It is very competitive so it is a great accomplishment.” Three years ago, HHS sophomore Himanshu Minocha’s project of developing an app that detects if you have had an accident or incident while on exercise equipment in order to alert authorities, was selected to go to the International Science Fair. “That was a huge deal,” said Murphy. “He got to work with some of the top researchers in the world.” But for Murphy, a HHS graduate herself, the biggest prize for students participating in the Science and Engineering Fair is the skills that they learn along the way. “This was one of the best things I did while in high school,” said Murphy. “I became a better presenter, and learned how to tackle problems. Even if you don’t go into a science field, you will still learn skills you will use for a lifetime.” Murphy credits the success of the long-running fair to the support of the administration in STEM education and to several community resources who make “generous” donations for supplies and equipment including the Hopkinton PTA and Solect Energy in Hopkinton. If you are in a STEM field and would like to donate your time or resources to help students with their Science Fair projects, or would like to act as a judge for the fair in February, contact Murphy at kmmurphy@ hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
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Police Log October 17
10:08 a.m. A caller complained about a tree company working on West Elm Street without a detail officer present. Officer John Corridan responded and spoke with the workers and advised them to stay in the road while working. 12:20 p.m.Acaller reported an IRS phone call scam and wanted the incident logged. 10:46 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan found an open door at a Church Street building, checked the area, and secured the building.
October 18
2:59 p.m. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted a trash truck stuck in trees on Davis Road. 4:07 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle ran her off the roadway of West Main Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Derek Morton responded and a report will follow. 4:09 p.m. A motorist reported an erratic operator on East Main Street. Officer Derek Morton responded and the vehicle was gone upon his arrival. 6:44 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney checked on an individual on West Main Street, who was waiting for a bus. All was okay. 7:50 p.m. The Milford Police Department requested a Scarlata Road resident be contacted about an incident in Milford. Officer Benjamin Stickney located the individual and assisted.
October 19
10:11 a.m. A walk-in handed in a wallet found on West Main Street. 10:38 a.m. A caller spoke with Officer Stephen Buckley about past fraud on a credit card account. The charges have been canceled and she has been reimbursed. 10:56 a.m. A Wedgewood Drive walk-in reported an individual syphoned gasoline out of his vehicle overnight. Officer Panagiotis Hotzeas responded and took a report. 8:30 p.m. A taxi driver reported an unpaid fare from a female who jumped out of the cab on Whirty Circle. Officers Philip Powers and Derek Morton responded and checked the area for the female with a negative find.
October 20
11:07 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley provided a courtesy transport to an individual from Ash Street to the town common. 12:43 p.m. A caller reported fallen wires on Pleasant Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and contacted Verizon. 2:33 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Stephen Buckley about a case of fraud. A report will follow. 5:06 p.m. Officer John Corridan responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving two cars on Main Street. No injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested.
October 21
4:21 a.m. A resident from Golden Pond on West Main Street reported she needed help getting out of her room and no staff was around to assist her. Officer Jay Deiana responded and spoke with Golden Pond staff. 8:19 a.m. A caller reported the doors at a Main Street store were half open and an alarm box was open, but no employee was in the store. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and located an employee inside. All was okay. 3:17 p.m. A walk-in reported losing her cell phone at Dunkin Donuts on West Main Street. When she went back to look for it, it was gone, and it has since been turned off. She wanted the incident logged. 5:47 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person in a black SUV on Main Street. Officers John Corridan and Moira McGaffigan responded and found a limo driver waiting for a customer. All was okay. 6:12 p.m. A caller reported a person sleeping in a vehicle, possibly a grey Toyota Camry, on Wood Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and subsequently arrested Paula M. Erickson, 44, of 51 Summer Street, Westborough and charged her with OUI Liquor, 2nd Offense.
October 22
4:05 p.m. A walk-in reported possible
identity theft. Officer Derek Morton assisted, and a report will follow. 5:08 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two cars on West Main Street. No injuries were reported. 10:19 p.m. A caller reported the smell of smoke in the middle of the roadway of Chestnut Street. Officer Derek Norton responded and found chimney smoke coming from a nearby house. All was okay.
October 23
6:03 a.m. A caller reported a dumpster has been moved in to the roadway of Parker Point Road. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and reported the dumpster is associated with a recent building teardown. The recycling company was contacted for dumpster removal. 12:08 p.m. A McDermott Lane resident reported a hit and run in which a vehicle struck her mailbox and damaged it. Officer John Corridan responded and took a report. 12:32 p.m. A caller reported a dead deer on Route 495 South. The State Police were notified. 7:30 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle operator hit a rock on West Elm Street. Officer Derek Morton responded and assisted the owner, who will be able to drive the vehicle home.
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Police Log Police log Continued from page 20 arrangements for removal. 4:32 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Derek Morton and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a motor vehicle accident on School Street. Philip W. Butler, 57, of 225 Winter Street was arrested and charged with OUI Liquor, Speeding, and Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle. A tow truck was requested, and the Fire Department responded to clean an oil spill. 9:24 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on Legacy Farms South. Officer Derek Morton responded and advised the operator of the complaint.
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8:37 a.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer about a possible restraining order violation. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted the caller. 8:37 a.m. The Upton Police Department requested assistance in locating the moving truck that hit several mailboxes in Upton. Sergeant Joseph Bennett responded and located the truck and gathered the driver’s information. 9:43 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield attempted to relay information to a Woodview Way resident on behalf of the Marlborough Police Department. 10:21 a.m. A caller reported her vehicle missing from West Main Street. Before Officer Stephen Buckley’s arrival, the caller called back and stated she found her vehicle parked at a different entrance and she has left the area. 5:17 p.m. A caller reported a truck overheating on West Main Street. Officer John Corridan responded and stood by while a tow truck responded. 4:36 P.M. An Alexander Road resident reported someone is attempting to enter his home. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the caller’s father was doing work on the front door. All was okay. 9:31 p.m. A caller reported youths egging houses on Briarcliff Drive. Officers Moira McGaffigan and John Corridan responded and spoke with the parents of the offenders.
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11:57 a.m. A caller reported Cub Scouts hanging off the side of a Jeep while making deliveries on Fruit Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and reported when he passed the vehicle, he witnessed all occupants inside of the vehicle. 12:02 p.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on a person on South Street, an Uber driver waiting for a customer. All was okay. 1:27 p.m. A Proctor Street resident reported her black and white cat is missing. The information was forwarded to the Animal Control Officer. 2:49 p.m. A Constitution Court caller reported she received threatening messages from her daughter’s boyfriend’s mother. Officer Arthur Schofield responded and spoke with the reporting person. 8:48 p.m. A caller reported a transformer exploded on Wilson Street and there is no power in the area. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Moira McGaf-
figan responded along with the Fire Department and contacted Eversource about the explosion and loss of power. 10:03 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Moira McGaffigan conducted a motor vehicle stop on Claflin Avenue and found youths in possession of alcohol and marijuana. Parents and the School Resource Officer were notified. 10:11 p.m. A caller reported unwanted parties from another town at a house party on Old Farm Road. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with the homeowner, who stated he is fine with the out-of-towners staying.
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1:13 a.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil assisted the Ashland Police Department after an individual pulled out a gun and pointed it at officers in a parking lot. The suspect was located in Hopkinton’s town common. 8:12 a.m. A caller reported a dog running in the roadway of Wood Street. Officer Arthur Schofield and the Animal Control Officer responded and spoke with a resident, who stated she is dog siting and the dog escaped. 11:28 p.m. A Wood Street caller reported hearing twenty or more gunshots in the area. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Brendon Lyver responded and found all quiet.
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alarm has been sounding for ten minutes. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and it was determined a faulty detector was in the master bedroom. The detector was removed from the system, and the neighbor will notify the homeowner. 9:50 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley advised a tree crew working without a police detail on Spring Street to shut down until a detail officer could report to the scene. 12:16 p.m. A caller reported a motorized vehicle on the Center Trail. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and advised the person about no motorized bikes allowed on the trail. 4:59 p.m. A walk-in complained of a large pile of concrete dumped on the side of the roadway of Frankland Road. Officer Derek Morton responded and left a message for the DPW. 5:34 p.m. A caller reported an individual getting in to his vehicle on Hayward Street appears intoxicated. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Derek Morton responded and found the person still in a parked car. A friend was to pick him up. 7:00 p.m. Officers Derek Morton and Benjamin Stickney responded to a motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported and no damage to either vehicle occurred.
12:02 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil checked on a person in a parked vehicle on West Main Street. He was asleep. All was okay. 12:12 a.m. A Cunningham Street caller reported a 75 lb. Black Lab missing. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and the Animal Control Officer were advised. 1:35 a.m. A caller reported a possibly drunk individual on West Main Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Brendon Lyver responded and issued a Breathlyzer test, which the individual, who was tired, passed. 8:57 a.m. Sergeant John Porter notified the DPW of a broken green traffic light on West Main Street. 12:21 p.m. A Sylvan Way resident reported receiving scam mail and wanted the incident logged. 1:12 p.m. A caller reported a black pick up truck pulled in to a West Main Street parking lot, and the driver does not appear old enough to drive. Officer John Corridan responded and checked the area with a negative find. 9:09 p.m. Officer Derek Morton assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Elm Street.
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Legal Notices Notice from the Treasurer/Collector To the owners of the hereinafter described parcels of land situated in HOPKINTON in the county of MIDDLESEX and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to all others concerned: You are hereby notified that on Monday, November 26, 2018 pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 60, Section 53 as amended, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes It is my intention to take for HOPKINTON the following parcels of land for non-payment after demand, of the taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking unless the same shall have been paid before that date. MICHAEL D. CONNOLLY ALLEN, MICHAEL G, ALLEN, MARIA T, LAND & BUILDING located at 15 BRIARCLIFF DR in HOPKINTON, containing .691 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map R2514300A, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 975-5/3. Tax for FY-2018 $3,490.92. ASHLEY, PETER S., ASHLEY, LINDA M., LAND & BUILDING located at 31 ALEXANDER RD in HOPKINTON, containing .769 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map R30094000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 24408-062. Tax for FY-2018 $2,377.03. BOELSEN, JOHN J. III, C/O REEM PROPERTY LLC LAND & BUILDING located at 9 COMMONWEALTH AVE in HOPKINTON, containing .847 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U1901700A, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 24770-406. Tax for FY-2018 $1,673.63. BRISCO, DONALD W., BRISCO, ANNA M., LAND & BUILDING located at 7 KERRY LN in HOPKINTON, containing .589 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U20106000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 1304-/45. Tax for FY-2018 $1,516.12. COMEAU, U. ROY, COMEAU, JOAN Y., LAND & BUILDING located at 28 PLEASANT ST in HOPKINTON, containing .601 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U19024000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 14235-559. Tax for FY-2018 $2,628.15. CRESWELL SR., DON S., LAND & BUILDING located at 18 CROSS ST in HOPKINTON, containing .642 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 0U8033000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 63662-94. Tax for FY-2018 $5,694.39.
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CRESWELL, DON, LAND & BUILDING located at 165 LUMBER ST in HOPKINTON, containing 1.035 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map R3000400C, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 30439-333. Tax for FY-2018 $6,019.57. DESTEFANO, ANTHONY F., HAYDEN ROWE REALTY TRU ST, LAND & BUILDING located at 134 HAYDEN ROWE ST in HOPKINTON, containing 1.099 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U23002000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 24202-523. Tax for FY-2018 $2,908.13. DESTEFANO, ANTHONY F., CHAMBERLAIN REALTY TRUST, LAND located at CHAMBERLAIN ST in HOPKINTON, containing 1.400 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U23004000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/ Page 24323-298. Tax for FY-2018 $1,234.99. HINDS, H. RONALD, HINDS, SANDRA L., LAND & BUILDING located at 6 BEACH ST in HOPKINTON, containing .160 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map L35143000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 15946-242. Tax for FY-2018 $5,381.17. HOPKINS, JAMES A., C/O JU, KAP SOON, LAND & BUILDING located at 37 FRUIT ST in HOPKINTON, containing 6.888 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map 0U300200A, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 68983-38. Tax for FY-2018 $4,447.43. MAHONEY, HELEN T., MAHONEY, THOMAS F. III, LAND & BUILDING located at 33 DOWNEY ST in HOPKINTON, containing .230 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map L37019000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 867-4/3. Tax for FY-2018 $2,186.37.
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MAHONEY, HELEN T., MAHONEY, THOMAS F III, LAND located at FISHER RD in HOPKINTON, containing .170 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map L37024000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 1022/8. Tax for FY-2018 $64.40. RYAN, ERIC J., RYAN, ROBIN A., LAND & BUILDING located at 14 OLIVER LN in HOPKINTON, containing .507 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U15032018, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 28255-385. Tax for FY-2018 $60.16. SALVUCCI, CHRISTINA M, TRUSTEE, SALVUCCI REALTY TRUST, LAND & BUILDING located at 117 HAYDEN ROWE ST in HOPKINTON, containing .691 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U22019000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 49987-149. Tax for FY-2018 $1,333.06. SMITH, JEANNIE A., TRUSTEE OF VIENNEAU FAMILY TR., LAND & BUILDING located at 2 STONEGATE RD in HOPKINTON, containing 1.954 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map R2201000B, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 32878-095. Tax for FY-2018 $3,468.16. SPERANZA, DAWN, LAND & BUILDING located at 13 FRONT ST in HOPKINTON, containing 1.400 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map R1901400D, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 21404-116. Tax for FY-2018 $1,773.17. STONE CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOC, C/O RICHARD J POLSINELLO, LAND located at ASH ST in HOPKINTON, containing 11.967 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U2002900F, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 24963328. Tax for FY-2018 $50.70. STRATTON, ANTHONY L., STRATTON, MICHELE A., LAND & BUILDING located at 9 NEBRASKA ST in HOPKINTON, containing 1.499 ACRES shown on Assessor’s Map U19030000, recorded at SOUTH MIDDLESEX - Book/Page 22375-032. Tax for FY-2018 $1,870.38 STURTEVANT, MICHAEL, LAND & BUILDING located at 11
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By Michelle Sanford Contributing Writer The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is putting together the final details on its much- anticipated, revived Holiday Stroll event which is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The town-wide happening is gearing up to be a fun-filled community event bringing businesses and residents together with participating Hopkinton retailers and non-profit organizations opening their doors to offer a variety of holiday themed activities for everyone to enjoy.
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The Holiday Stroll used to be an annual event in town each December but as time passed, it petered out. “I think the last one was four or five years ago,” explained event co-chair and Chamber member Kelly Grill. “The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce wanted to revive it because they saw this as a wonderful community celebration and so they’ve taken the reigns and picked it up again.” Grill, along with Chamber member Cristina Morrissiey, are cochairing the event. “The Holiday Stroll gives residents the opportunity to visit places in town they might not have necessarily stopped into before, which helps generate foot traffic into participating businesses and organizations,” Morrissiey explained. This year, there are more than 25 businesses and organizations in town that have signed up to take part and will offer everything from treats to special discounts, giveaways, and more. Participating businesses are located in nearly every part of town including Weston Nurseries to Christine’s Nails, to Hopkinton Drug, and Hopkinton Center for the Arts, among many others. A few of the confirmed activities include Hopkinton Drug to offer patrons holiday music and pictures with Santa. Carolers will be strolling and singing throughout the downtown area courtesy of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, which will also host a festival of wreaths to be raffled off, two showings of the Nutcracker, and Anna and Elsa of Frozen will also be making an appearance. Adding to the fun are four $500 cash prizes to be given to lucky participants. Through a passport challenge, those persons who visit every participating location will receive a stamp in a passport book and are then eligible to win the prize through a drawing. The passports will be an insert in the Day of Event brochure, which will be available in print at participating locations and on the Chamber’s website prior to the event. Both co-chairs agree the event would not be possible without its participating locations and its sponsors who include Presenting Sponsor Unibank, Supporting Sponsor Hopkinton Independent, and Marketing Sponsors AB Designs and Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Grill added it’s hoped that the event is such a success this year that the Chamber will continue to bring it back each December. “That’s the goal anyway,” she said. The day will culminate with the caroling on the Town Common at 4 p.m. followed by the annual tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Santa plans to arrive via fire truck to greet everyone there.