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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 10 | May 1, 2019

Underground Parking proposed for 76 Main St.

Key issues on tap for Town Meeting

By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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revised plan for a mixeduse three-story building on the property at 76 Main St. now includes a proposal for an underground 30-space parking garage.

The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business.

Revisions to the major project site review of Mastroianni’s application were introduced at a continued public hearing at the town Planning Board meeting on April 22.

“We are proposing to take the basement area that we had shown at the start and change that to an underground parking garage that would provide 30 parking spaces that would be dedicated to the residential apartments.” explained Kathi Sherri of REC Hopkinton LLC. Besides adding a parking garage, office space is no longer 76 Main St. | 5

Some bunny to love The annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 was moved inside to the Center School Gym due to rain. The Easter Bunny made an appearance to hand out candy and pose for photos, including this one with the Gyllstrom family: (from left) 6-year-old Sophia, 1-year-old Ben, dad Daniel and 4-year-old Tessa.

Start Line Brewing expansion running on time Start Line Brewing owner Ted Twinney is excited to offer his patrons more seating and more menu options.

By Michelle Sanford Contributing Writer

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tart Line Brewing’s muchanticipated expansion project is nearing the finish line. Due to its popularity and success over the last three years, the Hayden Rowe Street brewery soon will be offering its patrons additional seating, live entertainment and more menu options, all in time for the summer season.

Twinney opened the business in November 2016 on the Water Fresh Farm property and jokes it is his “retirement business,” but says these days he’s working quite a bit more than the typical

retiree, much to his delight.

“I’ve been a big fan of craft beers my whole life, so I’m really enjoying this,” he said.

Start Line offers both yearround and seasonal handcrafted beers that are made with hydroponic hops grown on the premises. Hydroponics is a science that grows plants in non-soil media and using nutrient-enriched water.

Twinney said his two “excellent” brewers, Chris Locke and Patrick Ross, help create Start Line’s popular crafted beers. The Brewery also makes its own hop raw honey on site, and it’s sold there and used in some of the Start Line Brewing | 4

n May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, residents will have the chance to attend another Annual Town Meeting, which has been described by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin as the purest form of democratic governing.

From his “Citizen’s Guide to Town Meetings,” Galvin writes, “In use for over 300 years and still today, it has proven to be a valuable means for many Massachusetts taxpayers to voice their opinions and directly effect change in their communities.

Here in this ancient American assembly, you can make your voice heard as you and your neighbors decide the course of the government closest to you.”

There are a total of 55 articles on the warrant this year.

The town’s fiscal 2020 operating budget totals $92,698,222.88 and represents a tax impact of 2.5 percent. Articles are broken down by categories that include Capital Expenses and Projects, Community Preservation Funds, Zoning Bylaw Amendments, General Bylaw Amendments, Land Acquisitions and Dispositions and Administrative. Some of the key articles include: • Article 10: Fiscal 2020 operating budget • Article 25: Purchase of ladder truck, $1,200,000 — approval at ballot also required • Article 42: One-year growth restriction — citizens’ petition • Articles 43 and 44: Change Board of Selectmen to Select Board in general and zoning bylaws — citizens’ petition • Article 45: Kennel licensing bylaw Town Meeting | 10

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Viewpoint Neighbors oppose Claflin house demolition We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed plan by a local builder to demolish the antique home at 76 Main Street, built in 1794.

We purchased our home at 78 Main Street in 1997. Over the past 22 years we have lovingly done everything that we could to restore our home, inside and out, to the grandeur it once had. Nothing compares with the charm, beauty and architecture of an antique home. The workmanship found in an antique home cannot be duplicated today.

The antique home at 76 Main Street not only has beauty, LETTERS TO but also historical significance. At 225 years old, it is one THE EDITOR of the oldest homes in this area and it has a storied past, occupied by some prominent figures in Hopkinton history.

To allow this building to be demolished wipes out a piece of our history that can never be retrieved. This house is not dilapidated, and it can continue to reflect a cherished part of our town’s history.

We do not feel that the builder’s vision of the downtown’s revitalization is consistent with preserving the town’s history. As abutters to the property in question, we obviously are concerned with what structure may eventually be built next to us, but our greater concern is the potential loss of a significant piece of history.

We encourage all of you to come to the Town Meeting on May 6th and vote to preserve the Aaron and Lucy Claflin House.

It’s time to stand up and be counted. On Monday, May 6, Town Meeting will be held at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium. There are a number of important issues to be discussed, debated and ultimately decided. Two weeks later, on May 20, the Town Election will be held at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym. Five of the 15 elections are contested races. For more information on the election, including statements from the candidates, see Page 10.

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– Susan and Peter Hellberg

Citizens explain zoning petitions We are writing in response to Mr. Kleinkauf’s article from the April 3rd edition, titled: “Planning Board will not sponsor plans to restrict growth.”

Two citizens’ petitions to slow residential growth in Hopkinton were proposed as citizens’ petitions so that they could be considered in the May 2019 Hopkinton Town Meeting. As sponsors of these petitions, we were not intending to circumvent the Zoning Advisory Committee and Planning Board processes, but rather pushing them for inclusion in Town Meeting discussions this year rather than waiting for 2020. We feel that it is an important issue that needs a larger discussion and consensus.

The status of the citizens’ petitions on growth are as follows: The one-year growth restriction will be revised as per the comments by Hopkinton town counsel. As rewritten, the article provides the structure and time frame for a town-organized committee to look at effects on town infrastructure with specific solutions. The last studies were done in 1995 and 2007. They looked at the impact of population increase and economics in the commercial and industrial districts.

The three-year growth restriction has been withdrawn from the 2019 Town Meeting.

– Deborah Fein-Brug, Amy Ritterbusch and Mary Larson-Marlowe

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Changes on tap for HHS prom I t’s prom season, and there are a couple of changes to the annual event for Hopkinton High School juniors (and some invited guests from other classes). On Friday, May 10, you’ll no longer see limousines around town filled with prom-goers. That’s because the high school has reserved — and paid for, using a grant from the state — coach buses to transport the students to and from Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, and the school has made the buses mandatory for all attendees.

The grand march, when the welldressed students walk into the HHS athletic center as family and watch and INDEPENDENT friends take pictures, starts at THOUGHTS 4:30 p.m. As usual, it will be broadcast on JERRY SPAR HCAM. The post-prom party, hosted by the junior class parents as a safe, substance-free, chaperoned event, runs from 11:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. at the high school. In past years the event ended around 5 a.m., but after getting student and parent feedback, organizers switched to an earlier end time in hopes of getting a bigger turnout.

“There’s been kind of a steady decline in numbers over the past couple of years,” explained Val McGuire, who co chairs the post-prom party along with Maureen Rancatore. “From what we understood, much of it was because the kids were just so tired. There are AP exams oftentimes the day of prom, so the kids are going straight through from 6 a.m. until if they went to the

post-prom 5 a.m. the next morning, and they’re toast. And some of them have sports and other activities. With their involvement in so many other things, they’re tired.”

Added McGuire: “I think at one point at its height there were probably over 300 students who would attend post-prom, and last year I think it was about 170 who did. So it’s gone down over the years. But I think there’s definitely a place for it, a role for it. Maureen and I were thinking, maybe the kids just don’t want it. So we asked the students of prom committee and they were overwhelming, ‘No, we want it.’ … So that’s when we came up with the survey this fall and said, OK, you guys want it, do you want to end it early?

And when the survey came back, an overwhelming amount said, ‘Yes, we prefer it to end early.’ ” Each year the parents come up with a theme for the post-prom party, but that’s a closely guarded secret. Last year’s theme, which got rave reviews, was Hollywood/red carpet.

Thanks in part to a contribution from Hopkinton Youth and Family Services, the post-prom event will have raffle prizes including Apple Watches, AirPods and Beats by Dre wireless headphones. Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) and the Marathon Fund provided funding for the entertainment — a DJ, an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable mechanical bull ride, a hypnotist, a caricaturist and more. More than 60 local companies/ restaurants also donated money, food or supplies.

Said McGuire: “We couldn’t provide this event without the help of many, many parents and the community’s support.”

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HPTA carnival license approved with amended hours

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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eeking approval of three licenses required to bring the HPTA carnival event back to town in June, HPTA president Erin Graziano appeared before selectmen at their April 23 meeting.

According to a letter from Graziano to the board, the event last year raised more than $9,000 for the organization.

Working with Fiesta Shows for a third time, the HPTA hopes to raise between $10,000 and $20,000 this year.

Documentation submitted by Fiesta Shows states that the company is committed to creating safe and wholesome entertainment for all its patrons.

Activities planned include amusement rides, games and food. The event will be held from June 20-23 in the Hopkinton High School parking lot. Setup will take place on June 17 in order to provide enough time for the state to inspect and license the event before its opening.

Prior to voting its approval the board asked about steps taken to minimize traffic and noise for the neighborhood and heard comments from the public. Resident Sue McCarthy spoke against the carnival, asking the board to not allow it to return this year. She cited safety concerns, indicating she was

injured at the carnival in 2017 when a sign that was not properly secured hit her on the head, causing a concussion.

She claimed to have contacted the town and the Board of Selectmen when she was injured but did not receive any response.

Select Chair Claire Wright apologized for the lack of response, but said, “It is very difficult with anything in life to give 100 percent ever that nothing is going to happen. … I am very sorry if you didn’t get an adequate response from the town.”

Selectman Brendan Tedstone added: “I’m sorry for that.”

A second resident, an abutter, requested earlier end times to the event and lower music levels.

In the end, the board approved an entertainment license, carnival license and Sunday license for the Fiesta Shows Carnival with the condition that the carnival hours be from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, June 20; 6-10 p.m. on Friday, June 21; 1-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 22; and 1-9 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, and with the understanding that on Friday and Saturday night, in the hour prior to closing, the operator will gradually reduce the sound level. The HPTA had initially requested 10:30 p.m. closing times on June 21 and 22.

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Start Line Brewing expansion Start Line Brewing | from page 1

Dunkin’ grand opening The new Dunkin’ restaurant at 78 West Main St. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 14 and presented a check for $5,000 to Hopkinton veteran Kurt Power in support of his marathon run for the veterans charity Home Base. Pictured are (from left) Allan Kirchner-Theriault of Dunkin’ Brands, runner Kurt Power, Dunkin’ franchisee Steve Sardinha, Hopkinton Selectman John Coutinho, Dunkin’ franchisee Virginio Sardinha Jr., franchisee COO Manny Ferriera and Courtney Clayton of Dunkin’ Brands.

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Now more patrons will be able to enjoy the brewery’s offerings. A newly constructed beer garden and seasonal patio space as well as more seating in the tap room is being added. The new construction aims to give people a different way to experience the brewery. The three spaces will seat approximately 150 people altogether, with total occupancy around 200. Everything is expected to be completed sometime in June.

“Right now we’re running at capacity. I feel very fortunate there’s been a demand to add more seating,” Twinney said.

The menu is expanding to include sandwiches, salads, BBQ and even food truck-inspired tacos. Hydroponic produce is grown on site and used in some of the food offered.

Another change is the brewery’s hours. Recently Twinney received approval to extend business hours, which will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays

and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. In addition, occasional live entertainment will be added to the mix.

The expansion measure has been in the works for some time. Twinney said he’s happy the end is in sight and his customers soon will be able to enjoy all the brewery’s new offerings. He said the time and effort that’s been put into the expansion endeavor reminds him of the brewery’s logo of a tortoise crossing the finish line.

“Slow and steady wins the race,” he said.

When Start Line first opened, the owner said he didn’t anticipate how quickly it would become a local favorite, and he is grateful to all who supported his business.

“We didn’t plan for the growth, but we’re delighted with it,” he said. “I feel super fortunate to be in Hopkinton and be supported by this great community.”

Outdoor water use restriction starts May 1

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s mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year, pursuant to the town’s water use restriction by-law.

Under chapter 199-6 Section F, lawn sprinklers may be used for lawn watering two days per week, outside of the hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All other outdoor nonessential use is permitted daily outside the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Residents in Precincts 1 and 2 may water on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Precincts 2 and 4 may water on Wednesday and Fridays. There shall be no lawn watering on Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays. This only applies to those water services connected to the municipal water system.

A normal lawn only needs about 1 inch of water per week. If rain is expected or has just occurred, sprinkler systems should be shut off for the remainder of the week in order to avoid unnecessary and wasteful water use. Residents should check to ensure that their system is not dispensing more than what is needed during a dry week as well. Due to the twice per week restriction, the common belief is the sprinkler system needs to run for extended hours to maintain a green lawn, but that is not the case. An irrigation company can set sprinklers to maintain the minimum

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It is only with each individual water user’s diligence toward efficient water use that the town will be able to maintain safe water levels for drinking and fire protection in case of prolonged drought. Residents should plan accordingly if trying to establish a new lawn so that there is compliance with these regulations.

Any person violating this by-law shall receive a written warning for the first offense. For the second offense, violators are liable to the town in the amount of $100.

For any violations beyond the second offense, water service may be suspended.

The Water Department will be keeping users apprised of the current restriction through several methods, including signs around town, websites, newspapers, cable TV and the CodeRed phone call system for emergencies. Instant department updates will be posted on Twitter — @hopkintonwater — or residents can subscribe to the department’s notice feed at https:// groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/ forum/#!forum/watersewer to receive upto-date information.

For tips on minimizing water use outdoors, visit hopkinton.org/water/conservation.htm.

To determine if rain is on the way or how much rain the town received so sprinkler systems can be adjusted, follow @hopkintonWX on Twitter or check the weather station readings at hopkintonwx. com (click on weather station).

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Underground Parking proposed for 76 Main St. 76 Main St. | from page 1

The new design plan for 76 Main St. includes a three-story mixed-use development with a 30-car underground garage.

proposed. Revised plans propose only retail/restaurant space on the first floor and residential space on the upper two floors.

Parking was the major focus of the recent public hearing on Mastroianni’s plan.

“We now are at a total of 94 parking spaces on the property. Seventy-one spaces are required [in the bylaw], so we have a surplus of 23 parking spaces at this point,” Sherri said.

The plan calls for 11 garage parking spaces to be reserved for residents, and 10 of the surface spaces at the back of the site closest to the residential entrance also will be reserved for residents for a total of 40 reserved residential spaces.

The final hours of restriction will be determined upon final retail tenant mix.

Mastroianni’s proposal already has come under fire from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission over plans to demolish the two existing buildings on the site.

We now are at a total of 94 parking spaces on the property.

Seventy-one spaces are required [in the bylaw], so we have a surplus of 23 parking spaces at this point.

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The building in the front, known as the Aaron and Lucy Claflin house, dates to the 1700s. It has been determined to be a preferably preserved significant structure by the Historical Commission.

Earlier this year the commission imposed a six-month demolition delay that expires July 4. Mastroianni responded by offering to sell the building for $1 and contribute $25,000 toward the relocation process.

The Planning Board opened a major project site review public hearing on Mastroianni’s application and it is ongoing, having been continued to May 13.

That will be the final Planning Board meeting prior to the Town Election, which might result in a change in the board’s membership.

The process for Mastroianni’s application includes two concurrent public hearings on two separate applications. A decision is due 90 days from the close of the public hearing on each of the following applications.

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A Celebration of Recovery Saturday May 4th, 12-4pm

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illian Robertson, a Hopkinton resident who attends the Middlesex School, won an honorable mention award for her art submission to the 2019 Healthy Whale, Healthy Ocean Challenge, sponsored by Boston-based Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF). Robertson received a $25 gift card to Blick Art Materials.

The Healthy Whale, Healthy Ocean Challenge invited K-12 students from the New England and Gulf of Maine regions in the United States and Canada to use their creative voices to highlight the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and the need for conservation of marine ecosystems and resources. More than 130 participants created visual art, poetry This drawing by Hopkinton’s Jillian Robertson won an and short films that honorable mention award in the Healthy Whale, Healthy celebrated the iconic Ocean Challenge. right whales and drove action for their protection. Their submissions emphasized the beauty of the animals and called attention to The contest has been so important the many threats they in raising awareness of this critical face, including ship strikes, entanglements issue and creating a new generation and pollution. of young advocates who will fight for “North Atlantic right whales are in the protection of right whales and danger of becoming our oceans. extinct within our lifetime,” said Dr. Priscilla Brooks, director – Dr. Priscilla Brooks of ocean conservation at CLF. “The contest has been so important in raising awareness of this critical issue and creating a new generation of young advocates who will fight for the protection of right whales and our oceans.”

In her reflection about her piece, Robertson said her research gave her a better understanding of the direct relationship between humans and endangered species and added that she was “inspired to spread awareness.”

“I created this colored-pencil drawing and titled the piece ‘Imprisoned

by Plastic’ because the seaweed chain and condensed plastic cube that weigh down the North Atlantic right whale mimic the old-fashioned prison punishment of wearing a ball and chain to prevent any escape,” Roberston explained.

“Finally, I purposefully decided to leave the background blank to symbolize the uncertainty and ambiguity of the future of the North Atlantic right whale, which will hopefully be positive.”

In addition to Bow Seat and CLF staff, several esteemed guests participated in the judging process: Brian Skerry, National Geographic photojournalist and explorer-in-residence at the New England Aquarium; David Abel, Boston Globe reporter; Dr. Moira Brown, right whale scientist at the Canadian Whale Institute; and Tripp Clemens, co-founder of Windy Films.

The challenge winners and participants will be recognized on May 5 at an awards ceremony during the Right Whale Festival at the New England Aquarium. This community event will feature a student art exhibit, film screenings, presentations by youth conservation leaders, and a panel discussion moderated

by Skerry. In addition, the participants’ pieces will be an important part of an ongoing campaign to inspire awareness, care, and action for right whales and our ocean, which will include future events and art exhibitions.

“We were so impressed by Jillian’s creative and compelling work, as well as those of all the challenge participants,” said Alyssa Irizarry, executive director of Bow Seat. “Even more inspiring is that, after taking part in the contest, many students vowed to be ocean-conscious citizens by continuing to educate themselves on the issue; spreading awareness; and making changes in their daily actions, such as limiting their plastic use. Their commitment and compassion give us hope for the future of our blue planet.”

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HOP Coalition hosts Celebration of Recovery on Town Common

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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local coalition will be hosting a special event for individuals and families who are touched by substance abuse and for local community members who want to learn more about how to reach out a helping hand.

The Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) Coalition will be presenting a Celebration of Recovery on May 4 from 12-4 p.m. on the Town Common.

The HOP Coalition is a grantfunded organization that was created in 2015 by Denise Hildreth and Hopkinton’s Youth and Family Services.

Their mission was originally fueled by the opioid epidemic but now is more broadly centered on addressing substance use and abuse prevention and recovery support. HOP includes members of the police and fire departments, the school district, community members, people in recovery and family members of those who struggle with addiction. Since its inception, HOP has hosted a number of events and educational programs for individuals and families who may need support or resources including a screening of “If They Had Known,” a film about the dangers of underage drinking and abuse of prescription drugs, and a vaping intervention program for Hopkinton High School.

When considering another event to bring to the community, the HOP Coalition decided to celebrate the hard work of those in recovery while providing a safe, fun, substance-free recreation opportunity for the whole community.

“There are not a lot of events for people in recovery that are substance free,” said Colleen Souza, a licensed clinical social worker for Youth and

Family Services. “[On May 4] we will celebrate individuals and families in support of and or connected to substance addiction recovery, and to help remove the stigma of recovery.”

The HOP Coalition subcommittee members — Karen Zaleski, Amanda Fargiano, Gail Levine, Paula Vanesian, Eileen Warren and Souza — have been working hard to put together the first-for-Hopkinton event.

The day will feature food trucks, music, a bouncy house, face painting and guest speakers to talk about addiction and the importance that removing the stigma has on recovery.

“This is a great opportunity for community members to learn more about addiction and to meet with other members of the community who may be in the same position,” Souza said.

“It will give them a connection.”

The event also will provide an opportunity to honor those loved ones who are in recovery or who have lost their battle with recovery by offering flags to be planted in a commemorative flag garden.

Along with the support of the Hopkinton community, the event was made possible by the local treatment centers donating their time and resources and a state earmark grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. The towns of Hopkinton, Ashland, Milford, Framingham and Holliston have been invited to provide resources and messaging on local substance abuse prevention programs in the areas.

The family event is one organizers hope the whole community can learn from and enjoy.

Said Souza: “Even if just a few people hear something that might guide them to treatment if that’s what they need, that would be great.”

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enealogists, history lovers and sleuths of all kinds will be pleased to know that a treasure trove of information has just been made available from the Town of Hopkinton. Over 200 years of the town’s cemetery records are now available for individual research on the town’s website. Burial records, cemetery maps, billing records (which often contain interesting family clues) and more can all be viewed by a click, with some of Hopkinton’s oldest historical records literally at one’s fingertips.

Through a generous historic preservation grant, by means of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), the Hopkinton Cemetery Commission first embarked on protecting and preserving the town’s irreplaceable old paper records by transferring them into an electronic format, with backup and a means for regularly adding new information. Once out of this vulnerable and hard-to-access medium, the records could now be shared with the public. The second phase of the CPA project was to develop a system

whereby the records could not only be viewed by all, via the town website, but also could be individually searched — by name, maiden name, date, etc. Recently completed, with much help from Josh Grossetti of the town’s IT department, Hopkinton’s digital cemetery records system will be an invaluable resource for family researchers and historians. The project is not only in keeping with Hopkinton’s objective of government transparency, but it may well be a first of its kind in public records access.

Town offices and the Hopkinton Historical Society for years have received requests for cemetery records information, which have been hard to answer because the records were not easily accessible. Now these answers can be found by anyone, at any time, from anywhere. The records are located on the Town of Hopkinton website, on the eGov tab, under Online Cemetery Records, or in the Board & Committees section on the Cemetery Commission site. Included are instructions on how to use the site and tips for getting started.

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Customers are impressed with Lucchesi’s communication skills and responsiveness. A good listener, Lucchesi understands, upfront, how her clients prefer to connect and has a full sense of their needs and desires. She knows good communication is essential. It can make all the difference in resolving a client’s issues and, just as important, eliminate potential areas of concern before they turn into a problem.

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Cook Forest Products sells a large variety of mulches and ground cover to enhance and finish any residential or business landscape. Choose from premium hemlock, premium pine, hemlock blend, dark pine, midnight, redwood, eco-blend and safety blanket (formerly playground mulch). Detailed descriptions are available online. scape The company strives to be fully stocked with the materials you need. If you don’t see the product you’re looking for, just ask for a sales representative.

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Both mulch and loam products are made onsite. To make rich loam, for example, crew members regularly turn leaf and grass cuttings over and over during the winter, mixing in water and air and finally screening it.

The Cook crew consists of 22 fulltime employees and a few seasonal parttimers. Kelly Butler has been a truck driver with the company for the past 13 years.

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With spring’s arrival, there’s an inviting display area out front for folks to see sample designs using the granite, paver, specialty stone and gravel products available to make decorative or retaining walls, patios, raised garden beds and walkways.

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Doug Cook believed in small businesses and hard work as critical components to a successful economy. That and keeping his customers happy. He was a good and fair boss, and greatly respected.

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Question 2: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2, so-

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Question 3: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of 2 1/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking?

Question 4: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of 2 1/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown area?

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Below is a list of all positions on the ballot.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN (2 seats, 3 years) Brendan Tedstone, unenrolled (candidate for re-election) Claire B. Wright, Republican (candidate for re-election) Mary Jo LaFreniere, Democrat Shahidul Hassan Mannan, Democrat TOWN MODERATOR (1 seat, 3 years) Thomas J. Garabedian, Republican (candidate for re-election) Ellen D. Rutter, Democrat TOWN CLERK (1 seat, 3 years) Connor B. Degan, unenrolled (candidate for re-election) BOARD OF ASSESSORS (1 seat, 3 years) Gunajit Medhi, unenrolled BOARD OF HEALTH (1 seat, 3 years) Richard Peter Jacobs, unenrolled

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Candidates GARY TRENDEL Position being sought: Planning Board, 5-year term Party affiliation: None Occupation: Corporate marketing strategy Education: B.S. in civil engineering and MBA with healthcare focus Years lived in Hopkinton: 12 Governmental experience: Planning board, one year (current); CPC, one year (current); ZAC, one year; Upper Charles Trail Committee, two years Additional volunteer/service experience: Youth soccer, softball and basketball coach General statement: As a Hopkinton resident for 12 years, I have seen our town face many challenges, most recently being the explosive growth that concerns nearly all of us. I don’t think there is a simple solution, but I do believe that through creativity and a progressive mindset we can make the best of the situation we have been dealt. I have served on the Planning Board for almost one year and have gained a great appreciation for the complexities associated with it. The learning curve is long, and while I truly value new and different perspectives, I also think it is important to maintain some stability. I have distinguished my service on the board with an open ear, appreciation for what is in the best interest of our community, and an unbiased mindset.

I grew up with a strong interest in urban planning and architecture, and considered studying it in college, but I opted for a more traditional civil engineering degree.

Then in business school I worked for a small consultancy that advocated for “new urbanism,” which really sparked my interest in new ways of building community.

To me, good planning is an art — it combines a willingness to engage with the community, a strong technical background, a forward-looking vision, and a deep appreciation for what builds strong, sustainable communities.

Thanks for your engagement in our community, and I greatly appreciate your support of my candidacy.

PATRICK ATWELL Position being sought: Planning Board, 1-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Education: J.D., June 2019; B.S., Northeastern University Years lived in Hopkinton: 7 Additional volunteer/service experience: Veterans Celebration Committee, Citizen Planner Training Collaborative 2019 General statement: My name is Patrick Atwell and I am running for the one-year term Planning Board seat.

I have been a resident of Hopkinton since 2012, My wife and I really enjoy the small-town charm and the wonderful school system for our kids that Hopkinton has to offer. During this time I have seen this town grow at a rapid pace where one starts to question are we growing too fast and are we putting a strain on our town services.

The Planning Board plays an important role in ensuring that we as residents can help maintain and grow the town in an orderly way. We must preserve the charm and character of our town which is what attracted so many residents here to live.

I believe in working together as a team, in doing so if elected I will work with the board in shaping our town for the future as well as preserving the history and culture we all have grown to love.

I currently serve on the Veterans Celebration Committee. To further my education for the Planning Board, I have attended the Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Conference 2019. Professionally I am studying for my Juris Doctorate and I am a certified negotiator/mediator. My experience in understanding and applying the law will be a great addition to the Planning Board.

I respectfully ask for your vote on May 20th at Town Election.

MIKE McNAMARA Position being sought: Planning Board, 2-year term Party affiliation: None Occupation: Marketing Education: B.S., Fairfield University; MBA, Clark University Years lived in Hopkinton: 22 Governmental experience: Three terms as a library trustee Additional volunteer/service experience: Coach for Hopkinton boys and girls youth soccer, Coach for Hopkinton youth baseball and softball, coach for Hopkinton boys and girls youth basketball, St. John the Evangelist of Hopkinton Parish Council, religious education teacher at St. John the Evangelist of Hopkinton, Worcester Mustard Seed volunteer, Worcester County Food Bank volunteer General statement: I enjoyed my time as a library trustee, but after eight years I want to do something different. I have been volunteering in town every year in different capacities since 2001. I have always been interested in running for the Planning Board and want to help with the different issues facing the town. The town continues to grow and there is a lot of building and development in process or planned and I can provide a fresh perspective and new ideas.

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Candidates ROBERT BENSON Position being sought: Planning Board, 2-year term Party affiliation: None Occupation: Director of product management Education: MBA, Babson College; B.S. in electrical engineering from UMass-Amherst; Hopkinton High School graduate Years lived in Hopkinton: 33 Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: Youth soccer, youth basketball and Little League Baseball coach General statement: Hello Hopkinton! My name is Rob Benson, candidate for Planning Board, and I’d really appreciate your vote in the May 20th election!

I will bring a balanced view to the Planning Board to proactively manage residential and commercial growth in town to be in line with the best interests of all of the residents, whether they are longtime multi-generational townies or newcomers. I will work hard to find the common ground on land-use issues that are often contentious and rage-invoking to be in the best interests of the town.

Hopkinton is a great place to live, with great schools and community activities. I want to listen to the people of the town to preserve the character, charm and vitality of the town as we collectively shape the future.

I am appreciative that I’ve been able to live in Hopkinton for most of my life, having gone to Elmwood School and graduated from Hopkinton High School. My wife and I have lived in our current home for almost 15 years and are proud to be raising our two boys in Hopkinton.

Outside of town government I coach youth soccer, youth basketball and Little League.

In my professional life I’m in a leadership position at a software company in Westborough, where I listen to customers’ needs and create a balanced go-forward product and solution plan to meet their needs.

Thank you!

TOM GARABEDIAN Position: Town moderator Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Retired consulting actuary Education: A.B., Bowdoin College; Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (retired) Years lived in Hopkinton: 31 Governmental experience: Hopkinton School Committee, six years; Commissioner of Trust Funds, nine years; Zoning Board of Appeals, 15 years Additional volunteer/service experience: Board member, Armenia Tree Project, Armenian Church Endowment Fund General statement: I have been privileged to serve as Hopkinton town moderator for the past three years. As a candidate three years ago, I committed to conducting Town Meeting in an impartial, nonpartisan and informed fashion. I believe that Town Meetings over the past three years have been run in an efficient and effective manner and that I have lived up to my commitment to Hopkinton, its voters, and, most importantly, Town Meeting participants.

In order to develop my skills as a moderator, I have been an active participant in the Mass. Moderators Association and its subcommittee on keeping town meetings relevant. I repeat my commitment to being informed about all of the articles on the town warrant so that the meetings will run smoothly and so that participants can make informed decisions that affect the future of our town. I respectfully request your vote on May 20.

ELLEN RUTTER Position being sought: Town moderator Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Marketing operations Education: M.B.A. from Fairfield University, B.A. from Princeton University Years lived in Hopkinton: ~16 Governmental experience: I am the secretary of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee. I’ve represented Hopkinton at a number of local and state meetings.

Additional volunteer/service experience: See statement below General statement: I’m Ellen Rutter. I’m running for Hopkinton town moderator. As your moderator, I’ll bring a fresh perspective to Town Meeting. Moderator responsibilities include making sure that the meeting is run according to our laws and town charter.

Hopkinton residents make key decisions at Town Meeting — including ratifying our annual ~$100M budget. It is an important forum for residents, committees and employees to help govern Hopkinton!

At Town Meeting in May 2018, I was the deputy town moderator, and in February 2019 I served as acting town moderator for our Special Town Meeting. I’ve gotten good feedback on my approach at both meetings.

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GUNAJIT MEDHI Position being sought: Board of Assessors Party affiliation: None Occupation: Senior director, software engineering at Dell EMC Education: B.E. in aeronautical engineering from the University of London; M.S. in mechanical engineering from Boston University; MBA from Babson College Years lived in Hopkinton: 6 Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Little League, board member General statement: My name is Gunajit Medhi. Some folks in town know me as Guna. I am running as a candidate for the Board of Assessors.

I live on Hayden Rowe Street with my wife, Tanya, and our three children, Neel, Kunaal and Alisha. Hopkinton has been a safe, friendly and welcoming town for me and my family. It is a place where our children have found a foundation to establish roots and flourish.

I am running for this position since I am always looking for new ways to give back to the community. Over the last two years, I have been a member of the Hopkinton Little League Basketball board and this spring I will also be assisting as a coach on my son’s 11U team.

Like many others in town, I have attended several town meetings and eHop events. I have also met with several others who are currently active on elected positions in town or have served in the past. Having those interactions and with support from friends and family, I have decided to actively participate in the dialogue towards creating sustainable solutions to the property tax challenge. My candidacy for this position is a start on that journey.

If elected to office on May 20th, I will patiently listen to both longterm and new residents of our wonderful town. I will work cooperatively with fellow board members and other elected officials to find new and innovative solutions to our town’s many opportunities.

NANCY RICHARDS-CAVANAUGH Position being sought: School Committee Party affiliation: None Occupation: Social worker/emergency services mental health clinician Education: B.A., Colby College, 1993; Master’s degree in social work, Boston University, 1997 Years lived in Hopkinton: 21 Governmental experience: Hopkinton School Committee, 2016-19 Additional volunteer/service experience: Former HPTA executive board member, former eHop board member, former Girl Scout leader, former Hopkinton Youth Soccer coach, classroom-based and school-based volunteer, religious education teacher General statement: I am seeking re-election to the Hopkinton School Committee to continue to work on behalf of the Hopkinton students, staff and community in providing for the educational welfare of all of our students while meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to our town. Our schools are at a critical juncture with rapidly rising enrollments and shifting demographics, and I will continue to work proactively to ensure our programming, staffing and facilities meet the needs of our entire student body.

I will work with our state agencies and legislators to help facilitate the Elmwood School’s acceptance into the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s school construction and renovation program, as state funding will be vital in this process.

I will continue to work with our district to find solutions to capacity issues created by enrollment increases in all of our buildings.

During my first term, I have worked to improve transparency and communication on the School Committee by instituting School Committee office hours and maintaining a Facebook page (Nancy Cavanaugh, School Committee) dedicated to sharing relevant School Committee information, but I would like to continue to grow communication within the community and between town elected leaders and boards. I look forward to growing town-wide collaborations to maximize our resources, both human and financial, while promoting inclusivity and meeting the needs of all of our learners. I would welcome the opportunity to continue to serve our community and respectfully ask for your support at our May 20 Town Election.

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Candidates BRENDAN TEDSTONE Position being sought: Board of Selectmen Party affiliation: None Occupation: Licensed nurse Years lived in Hopkinton: 49 Governmental experience: Board of Selectmen, three years Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Fire Department volunteer, Elementary School Building Committee, Open Space Preservation Committee, Veterans Celebration Committee General statement: My name is Brendan Tedstone, and I’m seeking to continue my service as a Hopkinton selectman, a position in which I’ve served since 2016. As a sixth-generation Hopkintonian, I’ve lived in our town for over 49 years, and I’m now proudly raising my children here. I am eager to continue to serve you. Professionally, I am a licensed nurse, specializing in dementia care.

Currently, I’m the nurse manager of a dementia unit in a nearby nursing home. I’ve also been a volunteer member of the Hopkinton Fire Department, joining in 1989.

I am running for selectman because I want to continue to serve all members of the Hopkinton community, with my special focus on our public safety, seniors and veterans. As a strong advocate of fiscal responsibility, I want to work hard to maintain our strong existing levels of town services all within the tight budgetary constraints that we are facing. I am politically unenrolled; I believe strongly that all our community members deserve my best efforts. I look forward to continuing to serve every resident of our great town and humbly ask for your vote on May 20th.

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Candidates MARY JO LAFRENIERE Position being sought: Board of Selectmen Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Professional assessor (recently retired) Education: Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) Years lived in Hopkinton: 40-plus Governmental experience: Board of Assessors (current), Tax Relief Committee, Commissioners of Trust Funds (founding member), former professional assessor for Holliston and Plainville, former district director for State Senator David Magnani Additional volunteer/service experience: Marathon Committee volunteer (current), Hopkinton Senior Center (current); former treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 1 General statement: My name is Mary Jo LaFreniere and I am running for Board of Selectmen.

In Hopkinton, we face many challenges as we struggle to accommodate our town’s growth. That’s why I believe that a strong financial and municipal background is critical for a selectman candidate. I have served for many years on the Board of Assessors and the Marathon Committee. I am a Massachusetts accredited assessor and have served as a professional assessor for the towns of Holliston and Plainville. Here in Hopkinton, I have served as a Commissioner of Trust Funds and on the Tax Relief Committee. At the state level, I was district director for Senator David Magnani.

As a selectman, I will encourage business and industry in order to increase town revenue, pursue infrastructure improvements including a smart parking plan, promote affordable housing options for those who need them, help keep our school rankings high, and focus on long-term preservation of Hopkinton’s natural resources.

Our family moved to Hopkinton when our boys were 3 years old and 3 months old. Over the years I came to love our friendly town with its strong school system and beautiful natural environment. Now as the town grows, I want to grow my service to the town. I hope to serve old and new residents alike, and foster a sense of community so that we can all share the same wonderful Hopkinton experience that my family and I have enjoyed.

I respectfully ask for your vote on May 20.

CLAIRE WRIGHT Position being sought: Board of Selectmen Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Former editor and higher education administrator Education: Wheaton College (Norton), M.A./B.A.; Northeastern University, MBA Years lived in Hopkinton: 39 Governmental experience: Board of Selectmen (three years), Planning Board (15 years), Design Review Board, Historical Commission, Historic District Commission, Cemetery Commission, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Fruit Street Master Plan Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Historical Society Board of Directors, Hopkinton Humane Society Board of Directors General statement: Serving you on the Board of Selectmen, and this year as chairman, I hope that I have earned your trust and respect. I am running for re-election because in these times of rapid growth and change, Hopkinton needs continued, experienced leadership — someone who has demonstrated their commitment to our town, and a selectman who will work for fiscal responsibility and balanced growth and services. I offer leadership focused on keeping Hopkinton a prosperous and well-managed town and maintaining our strong schools, our community character, and our quality of life.

I believe in a “One Hopkinton” approach to issues and problem-solving. We can neither dwell on old Hopkinton nor disregard its value to focus solely on the new.

We appreciate that we are a community of varied ages, varied incomes and varied cultures, and we are enriched by that diversity. We must recognize the financial and community strength that is brought by new growth, while we seek to develop in ways that support rather than sacrifice our town character.

As the citizens’ representative, I will listen to you, work to understand the many factors, and seek answers that address the public’s concerns. The “win-win” is always my objective. Through collaboration rather than conflict, I believe we can find balanced solutions that are reasonable, practical, and effective. This is the “One Hopkinton” ideal: to promote a Hopkinton that serves all of its citizens well. I hope to have your vote on May 20 and the honor to continue to serve you.

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Touchstone, the only independent school in Grafton, has been serving kids for 36 years, and Summer@Touchstone, is heading into its fifth year. Summer@ Touchstone was created to reflect the school’s mission and to honor summer as a time for children to explore, discover and grow socially and emotionally.

“Our summer camp and our school offer rich, engaging experiences that foster empathy, compassion and the joy of lifelong learning,” incoming head of school Sally Kent said.

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– Sally Kent, incoming head of school Summer@Touchstone offers five one-week sessions, beginning June 24. Campers enjoy days filled with outdoor play, hands-on activities and opportunities for new friendships and new learning.

Touchstone School and Summer@ Touchstone value the growth that comes from outdoor education, including learning to grow and harvest vegetables from the greenhouse and on-campus gardens, identifying plants and animals, taking small hikes on the campus nature trail and more.

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Chapman adds that learning how to systematically approach work results in academic success and helps develop self-confidence in their students.

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“I think this is what sets us apart,” Chapman added. “At Education Station we are committed to helping young people feel known, engaged and confident during a time when so many students struggle with anxiety and fear.”

College application bootcamps and workshops, SAT and ACT prep courses in multiple delivery and the AdChildren 2.9formats years and older vanced Placement Ready workshops also launch this summer.

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Schools Pair of Hopkinton Destination Imagination teams head to global championships

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wo Hopkinton Destination Imagination teams will be headed to a global tournament in Kansas City this month after their presentations took first place at the state level competition.

The Hoplinks team (Grades 4-5) and the (AM)2 team (Hopkinton High School juniors) will be representing Massachusetts in the May 22-25 event that will bring together more than 1,400 of the top scoring DI teams from across 45 states and more than 14 countries.

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service learning. Teams choose a challenge in September and get to work solving that challenge using teamwork, creativity and ingenuity skills.

The Hoplinks — fifth-graders Saanvi Gupta, Eleanor VanDeusen, Julia Hoffmaster and Mary Finnegan along with fourth-grader Remi VanDeusen — chose to work on a service project for this year’s DI challenge.

“They wanted to help children, so they chose to raise money for the Together We Rise program,” explained Hoplinks team manager Anne Vergnon.

Together We Rise is a nonprofit organization that helps children in foster care. One of the things the organization does is provide duffle bags called “sweet cases” — with blanket, teddy bear, coloring book, crayon and hygiene kit — for young foster children.

After doing a social media blitz back in September, the students were able to raise close to $500, which enabled them to purchase 20 sweet cases. They then filled and decorated the bags and delivered them to the CASA Project in Worcester to be distributed to foster children.

“It was quite an experience for them,” Vergnon said of the team, of which three of the five members have been together for the past three years.

“They have really grown from this.”

For the older students, DI has become more than just about solving a challenge in order to enter a competition, according to (AM)2 team manager Lisa Giusti.

“This program changes their life,” she said. “They will never look at a problem the same way again and will always approach it in a unique way.”

The team of Michael Giusti, Mihika Abraham, Akila Sanjay and Ananth Sanjay, all four of whom have been together for the past eight years, are described by their team manager as “critical thinkers.”

“They are not afraid to take on challenges and learn new skill sets,” she said. “These are skills sets they will be able to take with them forever.”

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Schools HMS students selected for district music performance T hirteen Hopkinton Middle School students earned acceptance to the 2019 Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Junior Festival, which was scheduled for April 27.

The students were selected from HPS NOTEBOOK more than 600 who auditioned in early February.

The HMS representatives were: Chloe Baril (chorus/soprano), Abigail Baskin (cello), Erik Berlin (alto saxophone), John Carlson (trombone), Allison Chen (violin), Avani Daga (flute), Camryn Franks (cello), Brandon Fu (clarinet), Brian Gu (trumpet), Ryan Hwang (percussionsnare drum), Peter Liang (flute), Evan Mirazimi (bassoon) and Alia Ohira (cello).

Katherine O’Toole, orchestra teacher at Hopkinton Middle School, was the assistant orchestra manager for the event.

Hamilton wins teaching honor Hopkinton High School psychology and history teacher Mike Hamilton recently was named winner of the Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award, which is presented by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP).

In announcing the honor, the Hopkinton Public Schools described

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to tackle an engineering challenge.

The challenge was to make a structure that was as light as possible that could hold as much weight as possible. The catch? The challenge also was to create a special effect that would be triggered by the weight placement.

After qualifying at the regional level in March for the state tournament, the team went on to win the top spot and qualify for the global championships for the second time. Details of the structure will be kept under wraps while the team prepares to compete against other teams from as far away as Qatar and China.

“When you first read the challenge, it looks like it is nearly impossible,” Giusti said. “But I have never heard them say, ‘This can’t be done.’ They always find a solution.”

As the trip to the global tournament can cost upward of $10,000 per team, the two groups are now fundraising to get to this prestigious event.

Those interested in helping the teams with travel expenses can visit their GoFundMe pages.

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Hamilton as “incredibly dedicated, caring, talented and student-centered in his approach,” adding that he is a favorite amongst the students and well-respected by his peers.

Hamilton helped start the New England Teachers of Psychology conference held each summer at HHS for educators from around the country.

Hamilton, who is in his 14th year at HHS, will be recognized at the STP’s annual Conference on Teaching, to be held in Denver on Oct. 17-19.

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Thanks to the support of all our Team With A Vision runners, fundraisers and the Hopkinton Vision Center, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired can provide critical programs and services for Massachusetts residents living with blindness and vision loss.

Hillers head to China Hopkinton High School students who are learning Mandarin Chinese took a trip to China during April vacation week and had a chance to test out their language skills in places like Shanghai.

HHS students participate in All-Eastern music festival

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music in the weeks leading up to the event, and once they all arrived they got right down to business practicing for the Sunday concert.

“It’s crazy how we can all show up never having played together before and in two to three days come out with a great performance,” Keeley said.

In between practice and the Sunday performance, the students had the chance to attend a Pittsburgh Symphony concert, a Navy Choral and Band concert and the Pennsylvania All-State and All-Eastern honors jazz ensemble concerts.

And although the Sunday concert was a great experience, Keeley said the highlight of the trip was the people he had the opportunity to meet.

“I have forged so many new friendships with high school musicians from outside of New England,” he said.

Along with voicing his appreciation of Hay, Keeley also credited the HHS administration, the Hopkinton Music Association and the Hopkinton PTA for financial assistance for the trip.

“Their generosity does not go unnoticed, and I am grateful for their support,” he said.

Keeley gives back to his band community by being involved in the district’s instrument donation program, which helps open up the world of music to students who might not otherwise been able to afford it.

“It’s sometimes a big struggle for families to start their kid in music,” he said. “They dread the cost of a musical instrument.”

But thanks to the instrument donation program, students can take advantage of borrowing a gently used instrument at no cost, and a donor can feel the satisfaction of knowing the instruments will go to good use.

To donate a gently used instrument, email Andrew Keeley at akeeley@hillers.org.

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Sports Rudden, Calkins lead way for HHS girls lax

By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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he Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse team is coming off a trip to the sectional quarterfinals a season ago and has a pair of seniors leading the attack who are set to play at the collegiate level and help the Hillers toward another trip to the postseason.

Lydia Rudden is heading to Stonehill College next season, while Natalie Calkins will play for Merrimack.

“Lydia and I are both seniors, so we work really well with each other together on the field and with the underclassmen as well,” Calkins said.

Rudden had similar praise for her attackmate, calling Calkins “a great player.”

“She is really aggressive and always hustling,” Rudden said. “She will be great at Merrimack.”

The duo has been excellent for the Hillers, helping Hopkinton to three straight tournament appearances and a winning record a quarter of the way through the 2019 season. Rudden passed 100 goals for her career last season and passed the 200-point milestone last month. She earned Tri-Valley League All-Star recognition each of the past two seasons after receiving honorable mention her freshman year.

Stonehill-bound Lydia Rudden already has more than 100 goals and 200 points in her HHS career with much of her senior season remaining.

Natalie Calkins, who is headed to Merrimack, is closing in on 100 goals with the Hillers.

Calkins is closing in on a milestone of her own, nearing 100 career goals.

It’s a tally she hopes to achieve before the end of her senior campaign. She has also been a TVL All-Star.

The teammates also had deeply personal reasons for landing at their respective colleges to continue their lacrosse careers.

“I really liked the size, it’s a smaller

school with smaller class sizes. I knew that would be best for me,” Calkins said of Merrimack.

Rudden kicked off the recruiting process early and already knew the Stonehill program well, since her sister, Brooke, played there, and her brother, Hank, played football at the North Easton school. At first it did not seem like that connection would help the

school land another Rudden.

“I loved visiting her there, but I thought I wanted to change it up,” she said. “But as I looked at other schools, I never found one I loved as much as Stonehill. It seemed like the perfect fit for me.”

Calkins plans to study something in the health sciences field, though she will be entering school without a declared major. She said she is planning to look into physical therapy or athletic training. Rudden also is going into college undecided in terms of a major, but said business and education are two fields that she is interested in.

But before they head off to the next level, the teammates hope to lead Hopkinton to the tournament for a fourth straight year and put together a deep playoff run.

“We are all supportive of each other and always helping each other out,” Calkins said. “That goes a long way.”

Rudden agreed, saying her primary goal for the rest of her high school career is to help the team achieve as much success as possible.

“I want to work really hard for my teammates and be a great leader on the team, create a good team environment and chemistry,” she said. “We have been improving every game, we want to be the best we can be at the end of the season.”

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Sports Devlin’s first Boston Marathon fulfills dream Local runners express satisfaction with finishing race

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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enn Devlin always knew she wanted to find a way to honor Boston Children’s Hospital for the care shown to her family when her daughter and son, born a year apart, both needed medical attention early in their lives.

A decade later, the HopBOSTON MARATHON kinton resident found a way to ROUNDUP pay tribute and help the hospital while also fulfilling a “flickering and seemingly far-fetched dream of running a marathon.” She joined the Miles for Miracles fundraising team and ran her first Boston, finishing in a time of 4 hours, 48 minutes.

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Braver.’ blue Miles for Miracles shirts, I was able to hug my strong, tough, brave and healthy children at the starting line, at Mile 13, Mile 20 and at the finish line thanks to my husband, sister and aunt,” Devlin said. “The Miles for Miracles shirts lined the course as hundreds of families and children came out to support their runners. Always in the back of my mind, though, were the families and

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Devlin said being able to see her family multiple times along the course was “the best part,” especially seeing them as she closed in on the finish.

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blew them a kiss, then attempted to kick it up a notch to get to the line — though to be honest, it was probably more of a ‘bounce-walk’ by then. My hope was to finish in less than five hours — definitely not blazing speed — and I came in at 4:48, which was a win in my book.”

Devlin set a goal of raising $10,000, and she was closing in on that total — but still seeking donations (fundraise. childrenshospital.org/goto/jDevlin) — before the fundraising deadline of May 15. In addition to funding research and treatment programs, the money will help provide care for children whose families cannot afford it.

Devlin said it’s an important lesson for her kids.

“My husband, Jason, and I have always believed in teaching our children the importance of giving back to the community in whatever small ways we can,” she said. “We both coach with Hopkinton Youth Soccer and volunteer with the HPTA, I am on the School Committee, and he is active in the Boy Scouts. But to give back to the hospital that took care of the two most important people in our lives, well, we are all too aware of how lucky we are, and we know there are far too many families who are not as fortunate.”

Looking ahead, Devlin said it’s too early to decide if she’ll give the race another try.

“As far as running the marathon again, I kind of equate it to childbirth: I can’t answer that question for at least six months. By then I’ll forget how much it hurt, and maybe I’ll consider it,” she joked.

Locals find way to finish line Selectman Brian Herr completed his 30th and final Boston Marathon, with his wife and children joining him for the last few miles — “A nice surprise,” Herr said.

Herr, who defied doctors and battled his way back to the marathon after suffering a major leg injury while skiing a couple of years ago, said overall it was a “great, albeit slow, day,” as he crossed the line in 5 hours, 36 minutes.

Herr said the weather — pouring rain in the morning gave way to a warm and dry midday followed by more rain and strong winds in the late afternoon — was not a problem.

While his marathon days are behind him, Herr said he won’t give up running altogether.

“Looking forward to 5Ks and the occasional 10K for years to come,” he said. …

Kathy Curry also said 2019 was her last Boston Marathon, although she admits that she “retired” three times previously only to return, “so, you never know.”

Curry said she made it a point to “thank everyone along the way,” which made the experience more special.

Said Curry: “Due to many issues, I was not trained as well as I would like, but enough to get the job done. Sometimes this is the hand you are dealt, and Marathon | 23

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that is OK. My goal was to raise at least $7,000 — done, thanks to many generous donors — hope for good weather — best weather of my eight Boston runs — and to enjoy every moment of the marathon.” …

Joy Donohue completed her third Boston, and she said the weather had a huge effect.

“During the race, there were several weather belts that were challenging,” she said. “Humid and rainy in Hopkinton; hot, sunny and tropical in Natick around Miles 10-14, then at race end in Brookline around Mile 22, cool rain which felt like gold raining from heaven. It was so needed. I was overdressed with light insulating rain gear and overheated at Mile 10, and had to stop, take off my jacket with the help of a fan, re-pin my bib and carry on. Complete time-waster, too. In addition, for the first time ever, I got huge cramping in my calves and leg areas and had to wait them out periodically for about 30 seconds each through the finish. Wasn’t pretty, but I did it.”

Donohue, who raised funds for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and hosted the Newton-Wellesley Hospital charity team at her house on race morning, said she plans to return, with hopes of improving on her time of 4 hours, 43 minutes.

“I would absolutely love to run again,” she said. “There is no finish line in this race or life in general. It’s a dream that keeps giving — an admirable goal for mind, body and spirit. Whatever a person’s interests, I usually encourage my family and others to define your stretch goals and go for it — as crazy as they may seem. It can be done and makes life fun.”

Added Donohue: “It is truly an addicting, fulfilling, crazy, fun, worldwide athletic experience.” …

Todd Snyder took his time in completing his first Boston, crossing the line in 6 hours, 10 minutes.

“I am satisfied with finishing the race,” he said. “I purposely did not run my pacer. I wanted to soak in the race, and I enjoyed every single step.”

Added Snyder: “It was a wonderful experience. There were people out and cheering essentially the entire 26.2-mile route and cheering as if I were in the lead. It was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.”

Snyder, who initially started training for the race five years ago but was twice derailed due to bouts with cancer, said he has no plans to run again next year, although he might eventually take another shot at it to prove that he can run a faster time.

“I know I can do better — perhaps that is the seed for a future run,” he said.

“For now, I am savoring my finish and my goal achieved!”

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UConn senior Jimmy Hervol ended his college golf career by shooting a 2-under-par 69 and finishing eighth at the American Athletic Conference Championship in Innisbrook, Florida, on April 21-23. Hervol became the first UConn player to shoot a sub-70 round in the six-year history over the AAC Championship, and he had the best-ever finish by a UConn golfer at the event, tying his own record set the past two seasons.

Hervol, who served as Huskies captain for the second straight season, set the school record for the best per-round average in a season, posting a 71.06 in 32 rounds — one of many school records

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Will Abbott has his college lacrosse career off to a strong start. The Quinnipiac freshman midfielder was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week twice in the season’s first two months. Through April 23 he had started all 13 of the Bobcats’ games and recorded 15 goals and 12 assists, helping his team to a record of 7-6 (4-2 MAAC). Classmate DJ Sloan, who starred with Abbott last year for the Hillers, has seen limited action. …

Tim Simoes, a sophomore second baseman on the baseball team at Army, played in 18 games through April 23, starting 13 of them and batting .304 with a home run, 12 RBIs and seven walks.

The Cadets were 24-16 overall and 11-6 in Patriot League play heading into the last two weeks of the regular season, and coming off a season series victory over Navy for the first time since 2014. …

Elise Chandler, a senior defender on the lacrosse team at the University of New Hampshire, started all 15 of her team’s games through April 23 and was second on the Wildcats in ground balls, averaging 1.8 per game. UNH headed into the final week of the regular season with a record of 10-5 overall and 5-1 in league play, good for second place. …

Josh Sokol was named captain of the football team at Sacred Heart University. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound Sokol has been a three-year starter at center for the Pioneers, who went 7-4 last fall and won the Northeast Conference with a 5-1 league mark. …

Mike Messier, a senior infielder on the baseball team at Clarkson University, has helped the Golden Knights to an overall record of 16-12 and 10-4 in the Liberty League, good for first place as of April 23. Messier was batting .230 with a home run and nine RBIs. …

Senior Sean Bennett has appeared in six games in goal for the Bentley University lacrosse team, starting one game and recording a win. The Falcons took a 9-4 record (7-4 Northeast 10 Conference) into league tournament play in late April. …

Mattie Stauss, a freshman diver at Denison College, placed eighth in the 1-meter competition and 13th in the 3-meter competition at the NCAA diving regionals in early March in Crawfordsville, Indiana. …

Isabelle Giordano runs cross country and track at Dartmouth College. At the Jay Carisella Coaches Invitational on April 20, Giordano finished second in the 800 meters with a time of 2 minutes, 21.07 seconds. At the end of the indoor season, she was part of the 4x800 relay team that finished second at the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships. …

Roger Williams sophomore Kyle Rector finished fifth in the high jump and also had a top-10 finish in the hurdles at the Sean Collier Invitational track meet hosted by MIT on April 20. His time of 18.50 seconds in the hurdles was a personal best. …

Andrew Estella, a sophomore defender on the lacrosse team at Swarthmore College, played in 14 games through April 24, recording four goals, one assist and 44 ground balls. The Hopkinton resident attended St. John’s High School.

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Whitehall spring cleanup May 4

The Friends of Whitehall’s 14th spring lake and trail cleanup will be held Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.noon, rain or shine. Participants should go to the boat landing/parking lot at Whitehall State Park on Wood Street (Route 135) to sign up and be assigned an area of the trail or shoreline or roadside near the lake.

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LMPA Spring Fling May 4

The second annual Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Spring Fling will be held Saturday, May 4, from 7-11 p.m. at Hopkinton Country Club. There will be a cash bar, hearty appetizers and a DJ. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased through the LMPA website at LMPA.org or at the door.

Global 6K for Water May 4

The Global 6K for Water, a walk/ run and family day, will be held at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton (146 East Main St.) on Saturday, May 4, starting at 9 a.m. In addition to the race/walk, there will be face-painting, bounce houses, photo booths, refreshments and more. For more information, visit 6k.run.

HCA art show submissions due May 4

Arts in Bloom is a juried art show open to all artists. It will be held June 4-July 18 at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Lotvin Family Gallery.

Juror Christine O’Donnell (owner of Beacon Gallery in Boston) will select the work to be exhibited and will choose six winners who will receive cash prizes totaling more than $1,000.

Artwork — along with entry fee and form — is to be submitted Friday, May 3 (4-7 p.m.), or Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). For more information, visit hopartscenter.org/gallery/ call-for-art or call 508-589-4409.

Hopkinton Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m.-noon at the Town Common. Rain date is the following day, same time and location. The sale will feature member garden and wholesaler perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets and liftable container plantings. Purchases will help further the club’s beautification and education efforts in Hopkinton. For more information on the event or the organization,

Beth Tikvah Synagogue will hold its annual religious school open house on Sunday, May 5, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 30 Oak St., Westborough.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with religious school coordinator Cindy Avergon, teachers and families. Children are invited to sit in on classes. For more information, visit www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org or email EJ Dotts at vpmember@ bethtikvahsynagogue.org.

Hopkinton Police Fishing Derby May 11

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The Reverie Duo, consisting of Christine Tsen (cello) and Kathy Burmeister (harp), will perform on Sunday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and students. For more information, visit HopArtsCenter.org.

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By Jim Mazzuchelli Owner of WPC Pest and Termite Control Last year gypsy moths had huge appetites for most of Metro-West’s beautiful shady hardwood trees, and 2019 will be not be that much different.

To many homeowner’s dismay, they didn’t catch the problem in time and found their shrubs and trees destroyed. This year, have a game plan.

In the mid 1800’s, a scientist from Medford MA, brought the gypsy moths to America to study and evaluate their silk production. A few of the caterpillars were blown from his window and that’s how it all started.

The gypsy moth caterpillar is not a fussy eater. It does prefer the leaves of hardwoods like Elm, Maple and mostly Oak trees, but when their infestations are heavy, competition for food will make no tree or shrub safe.

The gypsy moth female will lay egg mass then cover it with body hairs to act like an insulation to protect the eggs from other predators and harsh winters. After she lays the eggs, she dies along with her male counterparts. In late April to early May when spring comes and the temperatures start to rise, that’s when it all begins again.

Thousands of feeding caterpillars munch their way through the leaves of thousands of acres of trees. They will cause millions of dollars of damage to important timber and shade trees, making huge messes in your yards and cause allergic reactions to many people. These feeding frenzies also do harm to other animals like birds who make their homes in these trees. The larvae grow throughout the next five months and complete their development by early July.

You cannot wait that long. Treating for gypsy moths needs to be done no later than late April to the end June. We need to stop them before them from reproducing, which is in late July to the beginning of August. We need to try to stop the cycle from happening again next year.

The best way to control them from making a mess of your home and yard is to have your property treated by a professional. A professional will have the knowledge to know where to apply the material and will have the proper equipment to reach as high up the trees’ as possible. Only a licensed technician will have the most effective and safest material’s that are known to kill the moth.

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RAD training for women starts May 13

The Hopkinton Police Department presents a free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training class for women ages 14 and older. The class (location TBD) will be held on five consecutive Mondays from 6-9 p.m., starting May 13. The program teaches and emphasizes awareness, avoidance and physical self-defense using hands, feet, elbows, knees, head, etc. Participants must be able to attend all five sessions. For more information, email Sgt. Timothy Brennan at tbrennan@hopkintonpd.org or call 508-497-3401, ext. 1203. The class is limited to 30 participants.

Premiere Image Gallery (290 Eliot St., Ashland) will hold its annual open art exhibit and competition this month. The show is open to all artists in the area regardless of affiliation or expertise. Drop-off dates are May 2-4.

An open house (public welcome, no admission fee) will be held Thursday, May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to honor the artists and present awards. The show will be on exhibit through June 27. For additional information, call 508-881-4730.

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its annual fundraiser, a luau party at St. John’s Parish Hall (20 Church St., Hopkinton), on Friday, May 17, from 7-11 p.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food, beer and wine from Marty’s and a local craft brewery, and more. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.hopkintonlittleleague.org.

HCA Local Scene music series starts May 17

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Local Scene music series starts Friday, May 17, with an appearance by Groove Authority in the Delbridge Family Performance Space at the HCA (98 Hayden Rowe St.). Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music starts at 8. For more information, visit HopArtsCenter.org

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The Hopkinton Lions Club’s community yard sale will take Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at homes across Hopkinton. Rain date is June 1.

Registration is $25, and the Lions will advertise all participants’ yard sales. For more information, visit the Hopkinton Lions website at hopkintonlions.org.

Church plant/bake sale May 18

Community Covenant Church, located at 2 West Elm St. in Hopkinton, will hold a plant and bake sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m.-noon. The plant sale will include inexpensively priced perennials, specializing in cottage garden favorites. The bake sale will include Swedish baked goods. For more information, visit comcovhop.org or call 508-435-3723.

Broadway in Hopkinton at HCA May 18

Florrie Bagel, who appeared in the first national tours of “Sister Act” and “Kinky Boots,” visits the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for a musical performance on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 general admission, $18 for seniors and students. For more information, visit HopArtsCenter.org.

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

Sharon Timlin Event June 15

Registration is open for the annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which will be held Saturday, June 15, at Hopkinton High School. Activities include a 5K run/walk, a color run and a family fun day with the Red Sox mobile show, balloon wizard, raffles, face painting, arts and crafts and more. For more information, visit sharontimlinrace.org.

Against the Tide fundraiser June 15

The annual Against the Tide fundraiser for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition will be held June 15 at Hopkinton State Park. The event offers participants of all ages the choice of up to four of the following components: competitive and recreational swims, recreational kayak, paddle board, fitness walk and USA Track & Field certified 5K/10K runs. Participants can register as an individual or as part of a team. For more information, visit www.mbcc.org/ swim or call 800-649-6222.

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All activities unless otherwise noted are at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. The Senior Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 508497-9730 for more information or to register for a program. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

Meditation

Friday, May 3, noon The Senior Center is excited to welcome back Jeanne Friswell to lead this meditation class, which blends seated mindfulness meditation and standing qigong. This class is offered every other Friday and replaces the weekly meditation class. The cost is $3 per class; pay by the month.

Our Time Memory Café at the Hopkinton Public Library

Tuesday, May 14, 1-3 p.m.

Our Time Memory Café, which meets every second Tuesday of the month, is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. The monthly events are free, offering conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. Registration is requested but not required. For more information, call 508-497-0108 or email info@ourtimememorycafe.org. Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Library.

Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, May 23, 10:30 a.m.

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

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Jen Mann’s Big Book Tour

Monday, May 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Ceremonial Stone Landscapes

Saturday, May 11, 1-3 p.m.

Doug Harris’ presentation will cover how to identify ceremonial stone landscapes in the town and how to work with the town’s historical commission to develop a protected status. Participants are invited to bring photographs of structures

they wish to ask about. The process will include identifying a group of people to lay out a process for creating a protected status and begin a dialogue with the town’s historic commission.

The Friends of Hopkinton Public Library Present: Author Michael C. de la Pena

Monday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Michael C. de la Pena is the author of “Coyote Wars,” “The Last Coyote” and “Coyote Rising.” He has added a series prequel in “The Devil’s Henchmen.”

These stories are threaded with tension and twists and turns that will keep readers enthralled to the very last page. At this Friends of Hopkinton Public Library event, de la Pena will read and discuss his newest book, which will be available to purchase for signing.

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April 9 6:34 a.m. An Equestrian Drive resident reported a suspicious vehicle in front of her house and wanted the area checked before her children headed out to the bus stop. Officers Brendon Lyver and Ryan Polselli responded and advised the caller that it was a high school senior involved in the “Senior Assassin” game.

8:13 a.m. A Main Street store employee reported three males asked a cashier if she wanted to “make a quick 20 bucks.” Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers John Corridan and Arthur Schofield responded and a report was to follow.

9:57 a.m. A Main Street caller reported suspicious activity of an individual from a previous incident harassing customers again. Officers Matthew

April 9 1:02 a.m. Officers Brendon Lyver and Ryan Polselli conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested Cameron M. DeRose, 21, of 194 Goodale St., West Boylston, and charged her with operation of motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, and willfully obstructing an emergency vehicle.

April 11 4:23 p.m. A caller reported an erra2:10 a.m. On South Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Preston Mucciarone and Brendon Lyver arrested Miranda M. Barnett, 38, of 16 Tanglewood Drive, on a warrant.

April 18 12:41 a.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil checked on an individual walking on Wood Street and subsequently arrested Zachery Rosenoff, 35, of 3 Merchant Road, Framingham, on a warrant.

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10:43 a.m. A caller reported a 40foot ladder was stolen overnight from a South Street location. Officer John Corridan responded and took a report.

1:47 p.m. A caller reported an abandoned vehicle with no plates sitting in the middle of the roadway of Pond Street. Officer John Corridan responded and reported a tow truck was en route.

5:30 p.m. The Ashland Police Department requested assistance with a person check on East Main Street.

Officers Derek Morton and Moira McGaffigan attempted to locate the person with a negative find.

April 10 7:14 a.m. A Lumber Street resident complained of a construction company in the area constantly working before 7 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and advised the contractor of the town bylaw.

8:45 a.m. A motorist reported being struck from behind and the other vehicle was attempting to leave. Officers Panagiotis Hontzeas and Stephen Buckley responded and assisted the parties with the paper exchange.

10:54 a.m. A Peppercorn Way caller reported a vehicle that did not belong to the neighbors was parked on the street for several days. The owner was located and said he was having his driveway repaved. All was OK. 12:43 p.m. A walk-in reported a case of fraud. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted.

5:37 p.m. A walk-in reported a suspicious male at Hopkinton State Park, where she was walking. Officer Benjamin Stickney assisted and a report was to follow.

April 11 12:16 p.m. The Environmental Police reported a male was harassing a female at the State Park on Cedar Street.

Officers Stephen Buckley and Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with the reporting person and the Environmental Police, however, the suspect left the park.

8:32 p.m. A Hillcrest Drive caller reported he believes his daughters were followed home earlier in the day and wanted the incident logged.

10:53 p.m. A Wood Street caller reported her dog was bitten by a neighbor’s dog. The animal control officer was notified and planned to respond the following morning.

April 12 12:27 a.m. A motorist reported hitting a deer on the Interstate 495, Exit 21A off-ramp. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and reported the animal was able to run away, and the vehicle was fully operational.

7:26 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle speeding and going through stop signs on Wedgewood Drive. The license plate was obtained, and Officer Arthur Schofield left a message for the driver.

11:04 a.m. A caller complained of vehicles speeding up and down Downey Street every day, especially after school dismissal. The caller requested extra checks of the neighborhood.

11:55 a.m. Multiple calls were received about an odor of natural gas on Ray Street. Officer Panagiotis Police log | 29

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Hontzeas responded along with the Fire Department, and it was confirmed that a controlled release of gas took place in Milford.

12:17 p.m. Multiple calls were received from Hayden Rowe Street about the odor of natural gas in the area. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and an investigation was commenced.

4:12 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil spoke to a female taking photos of the police station. She stated it was for a school project.

April 13 12:29 a.m. A Cedar Street Extension resident reported losing power, and an 89 year-old in the house required an oxygen tank. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and offered transportation to the hospital.

The caller declined and stated he would monitor the oxygen while waiting for Eversource to restore power.

9:28 a.m. A motorist reported a vehicle backed into his vehicle on Wood Street. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and took a report.

11:05 a.m. A walk-in reported a suspicious incident that took place at the Fruit Street sports fields. Officer Stephen Buckley took a report.

11:17 a.m. A walk-in reported an unattended suspicious item in a Main Street parking lot. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and reported it was a large exercise ball and moved it out of the parking lot.

12:02 p.m. A North Mill Street caller reported the ongoing issue of a neighbor’s dog chasing her when she walks by. The animal control officer was contacted.

1:13 p.m. An East Main Street resident reported a loose pig in her backyard. The owner of the pig was contacted to remove it.

2:53 p.m. A caller reported a loose pig on Fawn Ridge Road. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan responded and contacted the animal control officer, who had the pig in sight but was unable to retrieve it before it ran into the woods. The owner was notified.

3:09 p.m. A walk-in reported the harassment of her daughter. Officer Moira McGaffigan assisted.

3:17 p.m. A caller reported a religious protest was taking place on the Town Common. School Resource Officer Philip Powers stated that the peaceful group checked in with him earlier and all was OK. 6:48 p.m. A Grove Street resident reported an abandoned bicycle on his property. Officer Jay Deiana responded and took the bike to the station.

April 14 11:32 a.m. A caller reported a pig running around on Sanctuary Lane. The animal control officer was contacted.

12:12 p.m. A Briarcliff Drive caller reported that it appears someone drove over her lawn. The caller requested more checks of the area.

12:28 p.m. A Brian Lane resident reported seeing a large pig in the woods near his home. The animal control officer was notified.

1:03 p.m. A Front Street resident reported she learned her identity was stolen when she was filing taxes. The caller went to the station and Officer Arthur Schofield assisted.

4:20 p.m. A walk-in handed in a cell phone found on Main Street. The owner was contacted and was to pick up the phone in the afternoon.

6:54 p.m. A walk-in handed in a wallet found on Church Street. The owner was contacted and was to pick it up after the Boston Marathon the following day.

2:25 p.m. A walk-in handed in a checkbook found by Ice House Pond on West Main Street.

April 16 6:33 a.m. A caller reported nearly hitting a person skateboarding on Amherst Road three days earlier. No injuries or damages were incurred. The caller was advised to visit the station to complete a report.

10:40 a.m. A runner reported losing his out-of-state driver’s license during the Boston Marathon. The incident was logged and the caller was advised on how to locate and replace a license.

12:21 p.m. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas assisted an operator who ran out of gas on West Main Street.

2:30 p.m. A Downey Street caller, who was trying to work at home, complained of a boat on the lake revving

April 15 9:51 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan transported Boston Marathon runners from West Elm Street to the Athletes Village.

11:36 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil assisted the State Police Rapid Response Team on Wood Street.

11:37 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan provided a courtesy transport for a person from the Town Common to Knoll Road.

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9:01 p.m. A Saddle Hill Road resident reported fraudulent charges on her credit card. Officer Benjamin Stickney advised the caller and a report was to follow.

April 17 8:09 a.m. A Lumber Street caller reported a truck hit wires attached to her house and they were still attached but hanging low. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and contacted Verizon. Eversource also was contacted about a secondary wire disconnected from a transformer.

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10:28 p.m. A caller reported a trash can fire in front of a Kimball Road residence. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded along with the Fire Department and extinguished the fire.

April 18 2:01 p.m. A Lumber Street manager reported an ex-employee threatened him. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and took a report.

2:56 p.m. A Maple Street walk-in reported her vehicle was hit overnight while parked in her driveway. Officer Jay Deiana responded and took a report.

3:40 p.m. A caller reported youths

attempting to enter Center School on Ash Street. Officer John Corridan responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:57 p.m. Officer John Corridan attempted to stop a Jeep Grand Cherokee with attached plates on Wood Street.

The vehicle continued onto Interstate 495 South, and the State Police were notified and deployed stop sticks. The Bellingham Police Department was notified.

April 19 2:06 a.m. A Falcon Ridge Drive caller reported her daughter, who attends Quinnipiac University, was missing in New Haven, Connecticut. The New Haven Police Department and Quinnipiac Public Safety were contacted. The girl was later located asleep

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9:38 a.m. A walk-in reported someone was following her. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted and a report was to follow.

1:49 p.m. A Turnbridge Lane walkin requested an investigation of a previous car fire. Officer Benjamin Stickney assisted.

3:51 p.m. A Hayden Rowe Street resident complained of noise at a neighbor’s house. Officer Jay Deiana responded and found all quiet.

4:29 p.m. A walk-in reported a case of larceny. Officer John Corridan took a report.

7:29 p.m. An Elm Street caller reported finding a bullet casing in his driveway. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and determined it was a blank.

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April 20 1:04 a.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni checked on a vehicle parked on West Main Street and found an Uber driver waiting. All was OK. 9:44 a.m. A Grove Street caller reported her house was being flooded.

Officer Arthur Schofield responded. The homeowner contacted a plumber.

4:29 p.m. A Huckleberry Road caller reported an inside odor of gas.

Officer John Corridan responded along with the Fire Department. An oil leak was discovered, and the oil company was contacted for repair.

6:49 p.m. A walk-in turned in a wallet and iPhone found on Lumber Street. Officer Ryan Polselli returned the items to the owner, who resides at a residential facility.

7:38 p.m. A caller reported losing her keys at the State Park on Cedar Street and wanted the incident logged.

8:14 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan assisted a disabled motor vehicle that ran out of gas on Cedar Street.

9:19 p.m. A caller reported losing a men’s leather wallet containing numerous gift cards and cash. The incident was logged.

11:46 p.m. A Constitution Court resident reported a vehicle was parked in her assigned parking spot and she had called a towing company for removal. Officer Brendon Lyver ran the plates and determined the vehicle belonged to someone in the neighborhood. Officer Lyver attempted to contact the owner.

April 21 4:21 p.m. A caller reported a motorcycle weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed on East Main Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and followed the motorcycle onto Interstate 495 North and contacted the State Police.

7:05 p.m. An out-of-town visitor’s dog ran off into the woods on Pond Street. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan responded but could not locate the animal. The animal control officer was notified. The dog was eventually located.

7:52 p.m. A walk-in turned in a bank card found at an ATM. The owner was contacted and visited the station to pick it up.

8:42 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan checked on a suspicious person on Spring Street who was searching for a lost dog. All was OK. 10:26 p.m. A Patriots Boulevard caller reported a neighbor threatened him with a weapon while he was outside talking. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Jay Deiana, Moira McGaffigan and Ryan Polselli responded and a report was to follow.

April 22 8:07 a.m. Officers Ryan Polselli and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving injuries on Hayden Rowe Street.

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Gregory Raymond Fox, 71, of South Windsor, Connecticut, beloved husband of Paula (Casavant) Fox, died unexpectedly on March 22 at his home. He was born in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 1947, son of the late John Henry and Ellen (Pavlak) Fox. Greg grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated from Penny High School in 1965.

He owned and operated Fox’s Service, a light equipment and rigging company he began in 1968.

Greg was married to the love of his life, his soulmate, Paula Casavant, on Sept. 22, 1979. Together they lived in South Windsor since 1977, where they raised a family. Greg will be remembered by his family and friends for being a simple man who would do anything for anybody. He enjoyed car shows and loved to take rides to the beach with his wife. He was a man of great faith and was a member of Crossroads Community Cathedral, where he was part of the street ministry and attended Men on a Mission, a prayer group in Vernon, Connecticut.

He was a man of great integrity and oldschool thinking, and had an incredible work ethic.

Family was most important to Greg, and he cherished every moment he could spend with his wife, children and grandchildren. Along with his wife, he leaves his children, Jason Fox and his wife, Victoria, of South Windsor, Dawn Moore of Las Vegas, Caleb Fox and his wife, Emily, of West Hartford, Nathan Fox and his wife, Maggie, of Manchester, Connecticut, Zachary Fox of South Windsor, and Samuel Fox of East Hartford; his brother, John Fox and his wife, Deborah, of Lake Mary, Florida; his sister, Ruth Ann Moore of San Jose, California; and his grandchildren, Amanda, Bradley and Elijah. He also leaves his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Mariann Casavant of South Windsor, Louis and Diane Casavant of Hopkinton, and Peter and Deborah Casavant of North Carolina.

Greg also will be missed by his faithful companion Max. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Marcia Yates.

A funeral service was held March 29 at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home (carmonfuneralhome.com) in South Windsor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and/or World Challenge, Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 8930, Pueblo, CO 81008-8930.

Elfriede H. “Friedel” (Knopf) Remillard, 94, a longtime resident of South Yarmouth, died April 13 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehab in Northbridge after a period of declining health.

Her beloved husband of 47 years, Norman E. Remillard, died July 26, 2010.

She is survived by several nieces, nephews as well as other extended family members. Born in Konigsberg, Germany, on Nov. 17, 1924, she was the daughter of Otto R. And Maria J. (Waldmann) Knopf and lived in South Yarmouth for 30 years, previously living in Hopkinton.

Mrs. Remillard worked as an assembler for the Fenwall Co. in Ashland for many years. While living in Germany she worked as a hairdresser. She loved animals (especially cats) and was an avid gardener. She met her husband at the end of World War II, they married there, and she emigrated to the United States in 1963. They enjoyed the beach and moved to Cape Cod for their retirement years. She was a quiet, unassuming woman who will be remembered for her loving devotion to her husband.

Her funeral service was held April 23 at Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home in Uxbridge. Burial will be privately held in the VA National Cemetery in Bourne at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. To leave a condolence message for her family, visit jackmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Eleanor D. Straight Eleanor D. Straight died April 9 at the age of 50 after a brief illness. Ellie was predeceased by her parents, Fredrick Straight and Dorothea Bell. She is survived by seven siblings: Richard Straight and Elizabeth Trudeau of Hopkinton, Fredrick Straight of Southborough, Carol Ryea of Richford, Vermont, Mildred Sosa of Gardner, Edward Bell of Milford and Sandra Lopez of Catalina Island, California. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held April 19 at at Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home in Hopkinton (callanancronin.com).

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An ambulance transported one patient to the hospital while another person refused medical assistance. A tow truck removed both vehicles.

12:02 p.m. A jogger reported being chased by two large dogs on Hidden Brick road. The animal control officer responded to the area but did not locate the dogs.

2:28 p.m. A Revolutionary Way caller questioned the legality of a longtime resident driving with out-of-state license plates and driver’s license. The caller was advised of the law.

9:40 p.m. A motorist reported a hitand-run motor vehicle accident in a Main Street parking lot. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and a report was to follow.

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