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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 23 | No. 10 | May 4, 2022

MBTA zoning law has potential for big effect in town

By Walter Bird Jr. Contributing Writer

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MAIN EVENT

Players and coaches make their way down Main Street en route from the Town Common to Carrigan Field during the annual Little League parade on April 24.

McGaffigan a very young thriver

uch like 170-plus other Massachusetts communities, town planners in Hopkinton have a number of concerns and questions surrounding the state’s mandate requiring zoning for new housing.

The law affects so-called “MBTA communities,” cities or towns that host MBTA service, abut a city or town that hosts MBTA service or have been added to the MBTA. In all, 175 communities are subject to the law passed over a year ago.

While the law does not mandate the actual construction of new housing, it does call for the creation of new multifamily zones. Cities and towns that do not comply run the risk of being ineligible to receive funds from the Housing Choice Initiative, Local Capital Projects Fund and MassWorks infrastructure program.

The regulations do not relate to Chapter 40B projects.

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INSIDE NEWS

By Jane Bigda Contributing Writer

Concerns raised about Wilson Street solar

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oira (Molly) McGaffigan is a thriver. A Hopkinton police officer for four years, she is thriving at her job; but more importantly, she is a 14-year ovarian cancer thriver.

The Groton native learned she had the deadly cancer, which usually targets older women, at age 15. “I was diagnosed in August 2008, when I went for a routine physical prior to the beginning of my sophomore soccer season,” said McGaffigan, a triple varsity athlete at Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, New Hampshire.

“My pediatrician was concerned because my midsection was bloated. An emergency ultrasound showed a large mass in my abdomen,” she recalled. The footlong, 10-pound tumor was so large it blocked the view of her ovaries and could not entirely be seen in a single scan. The tumor, along with an ovary and lymph nodes, were surgically removed at Children’s Hospital.

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HHS 11th in state in U.S. News ranking

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ELECTION

Hopkinton Police Officer and 14-year ovarian cancer thriver Molly McGaffigan is the town’s elder affairs officer. She is shown at the Hopkinton Senior Center alongside (from left) June Mackin, Eunice Inman, Cate DeCarolis and Deb Robbins.

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Town’s housing market remains ‘crazy’ situation T

he recently released 2020 U.S. Census data that showed Hopkinton was the 14th-wealthiest town in the state based on household income (see Page 8) comes as no surprise, and based on the housing market, it seems likely the town will continue to climb that list.

“The market has been just crazy,” said veteran agent Trina Macchi of William Raveis Real Estate. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 25 years in the business. … Hopkinton is a sought-after community for younger families to live due to the highly rated school system, so a lot of people want to live here.

The market is hot pretty much across the board in most towns. But we are one of the more desirable communities, also because of the proximity of getting into Boston and the highways.”

Macchi noted that buyers are waiving home inspections — or doing quick walk-through inspections before presenting an offer — and waiving appraisals despite the potential for additional costs. And this is on top of offers coming in over the asking prices on many homes.

Macchi indicated that previously homes would sit on the INDEPENDENT market for 30-60 days. “Now if it doesn’t sell in two days people are like, ‘What’s wrong with the house?’ ” she said, adding that THOUGHTS it’s rare to see a property listed for more than a couple of weeks.

JERRY SPAR The census showed that the average home price in Hopkinton in 2020 was $608,600, but it’s common to see homes in town selling for more than $1 million nowadays.

“The buyers are having a really hard time. The sellers are having a wonderful time,” Macchi said. “At some point it will maybe level off a little bit. I do think sellers are going to be able to do well for quite a while, at least through this year, probably, because there’s so many buyers out there right now.”

That said, Macchi cautioned sellers about rushing into the process. She advised that a clean, well-decorated home makes a big difference when potential buyers take a look inside.

“It’s still as important to do the preparation,” she said. “Get your real estate agent ahead of time. Don’t rush and put something on the market on a whim. Give yourself at least a few weeks. … Especially with [buyers] having to act so quickly.

They feel more confident if they go through a house and they don’t see a lot of issues like weird paint colors or the house is dirty. Simple things that when people walk through, psychologically if the house is well-maintained they feel more confident going forward.”

Collins to appear at HCA

Singer Judy Collins will appear Saturday at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ fundraising concert.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts landed a big name with the booking of Grammy Award-winning singer Judy Collins, who will perform for a sold-out crowd this Saturday as part of the HCA’s Celebrity Spotlight on the Arts Concert, the organization’s premier fundraising event.

“We are really excited to have Judy Collins join us,” HCA Executive Director Kelly Grill shared. “The HCA has worked hard to increase the level of talented musicians that play here with us. We are so grateful to the community for supporting our summer concert series that has turned into a robust concert series all year.”

While the concert has long been sold out, the HCA has reserved two VIP tickets that will be raffled off on May 6 as part of the HCA’s Help Keep the Music Independent thoughts | 3

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“This is the second Celebrity Spotlight on the Arts,” Grill explained. “We are honored that Ms. Collins agreed to support us in this way. We will make it an annual event and already have a wonderful national act lined up for next year!”

For those too young to know, Collins was a major star in the 1960s and ’70s and has continued to perform into her 80s (she turned 83 on May 1).

Her biggest hit was her 1967 recording of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now.” (If you saw the 2022 Academy Award-winning best picture, “CODA,” you’ll know the song.)

Collins also is known for her work as a peace activist. She made a memorable appearance in 1969 at the trial of the Chicago Seven (not shown in the 2020 movie). She was admonished by controversial Judge Julius Hoffman after she started to sing the folk song “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” in response to an attorney’s question about her activism.

Hopkinton’s Ashley Harmon rehearses for her role as Siobhan in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at Curtain Call Theatre in Braintree.

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Resident appears in Curtain Call play Curtain Call Theatre in Braintree is closing its 60th season with a production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” and one of the stars is Hopkinton resident Ashley Harmon.

Harmon plays a teacher of a brilliant young boy who learns to deal with his social issues.

“For me, a large part of this show is about relationships and the intricacies of family and community dynamics, and how those may change over time due to a variety of circumstances,” Harmon explained. “As his teacher, Siobhan is very much Christopher’s rock and safe place. I believe we have all had that educator or educators who have truly impacted our lives for the better, and I hope to be the rock and safe place for the audience while they navigate the course of the show with us.”

Performances are set for the next two weekends, and tickets are $20 apiece via curtaincallbraintree.org.

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Select Board

During my 6two terms working together with colleagues Select Over the past years working together with mymy colleagues on on thethe Select Board, other town volunteers, and professional staff accomplished Board, other town volunteers, and professional staff wewe have accomplished significant milestones community.

Those milestones include: significant milestones forfor ourour community.

Those milestones include: Hopkinton isisa agreat place to live, work and and play:play: Hopkinton great place to live, work

- each supported newschool growth department in school department and identified funding •• No. No. 11schools schools: eachyear year supported and identified funding sources to sources supportbudget school INCREASES budget INCREASES minimizing impact supporttoschool while while minimizing tax tax impact • No. 1 safest community - expanded public safety staffing while increasing the number of female • No 1 safest community: expanded public safety staffing while increasing the number of officers in both the Fire and Police Departments and diversifying overall staffing in town government female- expanded officers intrail both the Fire and Policetrail Departments andregion diversifying overall staffing in • Trails network - substantial network in the town government.

• Expanded commercial footprint - Lumber Street commercial area • Trails: expanded trail network, developed a substantial regional network •How Expanded commercial have we done this?footprint: Lumber Street commercial area Continued strengthening of the town's medium- and long-term financial health:

• Achieved, a AAA Bond rating based on sound fiscal budget management, How haveand wemaintained done this? lowering the town's borrowing costs Continued strengthening the town’s medium- and long-term financial health: • Thoughtfully expanded government services, education, and public safety while directing

• 2Achieved and maintained a AAA bond ratingmoney basedinon sound fiscal budget management, under-rides approved and implemented leaving taxpayers' pockets and allowing lowering the town’s inborrowing costs for more transparency future budgets • Oversaw Thoughtfully expanded government services, education, and while the expansion of non-tax revenues for the town, growing thepublic town'ssafety grant portfolio • Negotiated accelerated, approved lucrative and friendly payment schedule directing 3anunder-rides andtown implemented leaving money in taxpayers’ pockets from Legacy Farms Development and allowing for more transparency in future budgets drive infrastructure improvements •• Expanded Oversaw private-public the expansionpartnerships of non-taxtorevenues for the town, growing in thetown town’s grant • Increased the town's property valuation to over 4 billion-dollars for the town of Hopkinton portfolio subsidy to Parks andlucrative Rec enterprise •• Increased Negotiated an accelerated, and town-friendly payment schedule from Legacy • Managed water and sewer rates Farms Development •We Expanded private-public to drive infrastructure improvements in town did not forget our civicpartnerships organizations: •• Through Increased the town’s property to thriving over $4relationship billion with the Boston Athletic Association an improved connection wevaluation leveraged our • Increased Increasedinvitational subsidy toentries Park assigned and Recreation Departments enterprise fund to Hopkinton now bringing in hundreds thousandswater of dollars to localrates organizations • of Managed and sewer • Improved international branding and hundreds of thousands of additional dollars for local charities and philanthropy stays our right civic here; entries assigned to 26.2 Foundation will help build the And we did notthat forget organizations: International Marathon Center in Hopkinton •• Scouts Through an improved we leveraged our thriving relationship with the at assigned 5 acresconnection at Fruit Street

Boston Athletic Association •Coordinated Increased invitational entries assigned Hopkinton, bringing in hundreds of thousands the capitalization of town to assets: of additional dollars to local organizations • New library in partnership with state partially funded by grant • New state ofinternational the art DPW facility Improved branding and brought in hundreds of thousands of additional • New Marathon Elementary collaborationthat withstay SC, state partially grant dollars for local charitiesSchool, and philanthropy rightand here, wherefunded it all by starts; • New Sandy Beach to multi-use facility entries assigned 26.2 Foundation are bringing an international-class facility to • Planning for two new parking lots in the downtown, of which one will be a public-private Hopkinton partnership in which private entity is donating land to the town • Scouts were assigned 5 acres of land on Fruit Street

In my my 14 12 years years in in appointed appointed and elected office, I In I haveworked workedhard hardtotolisten, listen,totobe berespectful, respectful,and have and to engage in thoughtful decision making to engage in thoughtful decision making while while keeping the taxpayers in mind. keeping all the all taxpayers in mind.

Always there - John Coutinho for Hopkinton.

Always there for Hopkinton Hopkinton-Focused Leadership “Hardest working Select Person

“John does not just study and

who hasvision spearheadedfor more the future research issues, he goes to the source My of Hopkinton accomplishments for the town period” and gets results. In these unprecedented

Cestari our world-class schools. times of economic and financial •-Todd Protect instability, we need a leader like John - Build a maintain new Elmwood School “John will always his love that has the breadth of experience and Hopkinton. . . John Coutinho is a •for Protect our police Department. wherewithal to get things done.” community member, a community -Ravi Gorti to retain officers helper, and a community leader. We - Support the police chief’s efforts need John’s strong leadership and to keep asusthe #1 Safest US. JohnCommunity truly cares about in thisthe community, experience to helpus guide through the town is unquestionably a upcoming our years.”

•theProtect taxpayers with and aggressive budget oversite better place for his service. John has - Pat O'Brien - There will never be an override while on the built a strong record Iasam a member of “In times of uncertainty, John the Select Board, and he has earned board.

Coutinho is the one constant we can the right to continue to represent us.

•relyProtect ourever, natural resources: our parks, our trail on. More than Hopkinton His knowledge of town finance an needs the stability, leadership and operations will be particularly valuable system, and our lakes. expertise that only John can deliver.” as the town navigates the challenges - Fix -Kelly Karp the weed problem in Lake Maspenock. ahead.

Get trail volunteers to work together to find a -Ben Palleiko “John is a dedicated “doer” for the peoplewinning of Hopkinton.solution.

His work ethic “John has demonstrated to me and is second to none. The list of •accomplishments Capitalize the ontown downtown improvements bynot by his you who we can trust, has words but by his actions. In these achieved during his Select Board businesses reenergizing existing and attracting tenure speaks volumes.” trying times, isn’t the most important new ones.

-Brian Herr measure of our government officials demonstrated empathy for their • Build a sidewalk that goes their under the highway “I do not think any of us know what is constituents? I think so, and I think if on the eastyouside of town to walk to yetallowing to come but I people feel confident do too, you’ll support John.

Hopkinton will continue to thrive and my family Lake Maspenock and thoseI know on the westwill.” side of town meet the challenges ahead with John -Matt Kizner on to the get Selectto Board.” the revitalized downtown without having to -Ellen Scordino use a vehicle.

• Downtown corridor project groundbreaking fall 2020 with major funding via state and federal grant, highlighting the effective relationship with legislative team Coordinated the capitalization of town assets: • Fostered a public-private partnership with Baypath Humane Society to construct animal protection facilitypartially funded by grant • New librarya new in partnership with state, Pavement Management Program attracting more state funding •• Expanded New state-of-the-art DPW facility •• Protected open space bought Pratt Farm New Marathon Elementary School a collaboration with SC, state and partially funded • Approved funded and constructed New Fruit Street fields multi-use building by grant • Approved funded and constructed new turf fields at the High School

• New Sandy Beach multi-use facility •NoPlanning for two left newbehind: parking lots in the downtown, one of which will be a publicneighborhood private partnership in which private entity is donating the town • We have negotiated, resolved anda accelerated the Legacy Farmsland NorthtoRoad construction • and Downtown corridor project groundbreaking fall to2020 with students major funding refinement allowing acceptance and school buses transport safer via state and • Weed management at the Lakethe effective relationship with legislative team federal grant, highlighting and constructed new traffic light at WestHumane Main andSociety School to construct a new • Approved Fostered funded a public-private partnership with Baypath • Approved, funded and constructed new traffic light at Chestnut and Hayden Rowe animal protection facility • Expanded Pavement Management Program. attracting more state funding We manage and celebrate together as a community - One Town One Solution: • Protected open space by purchasing Pratt Farm • Better budget coordination with the schools & other town committees • facilitated Approved, funded and new Fruit Street a prominent roleconstructed of the Budget Advisory Group fields multi-use building •• Approved, funded and refurbished the Claflin Fountain Delegated strategic goals to other town entities - Charter Review Committee, ESBC, Upper Charles Trails Committee, Lake Maspenock Weed Advisory, Chamber of Commerce support in TIFs

• Formalized Hopkinton Daybehind: festivities No neighborhood left

relations •• Improved We have Chamber negotiated, resolved and accelerated the Legacy Farms North Road construction and refinement, allowing acceptance and school buses to transport students We have prioritized the vulnerable: more safely with Town Manager, Board of Health, Youth Commission in institutionalizing Youth • Collaborated • and Weed management at Lake Maspenock Family Services, Public Health Nurse •• Approved, funded andallocation constructed new Center trafficprogramming light at Westbudget Main and School Street Steadily increased town in Senior • Approved, funded and constructed light Chestnut Passed tax relief for seniors in property new taxestraffic and water andatsewer rates and Hayden Rowe • Partnered with Project Just Because to create only food bank in town

• Assigned invitational entry to Tax Relief Fund We manage and celebrate together as a community: One town, one solution • Passed tax relief for fallen heroes' families, regionalized delivery of veteran's services

• Better budget coordination schools & other town committees; facilitated a and brought in new emergencywith fundthe for veterans prominent role of the budget advisory group •We Delegated strategic goals uncertainty: to other town entities: Charter Review Committee, ESBC, successfully managed Upper Charles Trails Committee, Lake Maspenock Weed Advisory, Chamber of service • Covid-19 – no loss of services, protected community health while prioritizing employee Commerce and delivery support of servicein TIFs Hall flooding causing closure then setup in temporary location and reopening again • Town Formalized Hopkinton Day lossrelations of service • downtown Improvedwithout Chamber • Formalized HEMG and assigned Fire Chief lead role provided resources for training and championed regionalization

We have prioritized the vulnerable:

•What’s Collaborated townunprecedented manager, Boardeconomic of Health, Youth in ahead! with In these times weCommission must: institutionalizing Youth and Family Services and hiring a public health nurse 1. Protect our world class schools •2. Steadily increased town allocation in Senior Center programming budget Protect public safety measures throughout our community •3. Passed tax taxpayers relief forwith seniors in property and water and sewer rates Protect our aggressive budget taxes oversight •4. Partnered with Project Just Because to create only Preserve all the natural resources Hopkinton has to offer food bank in town •5. Assigned invitational entry Tax Relief Be respectful of our history, beto mindful of our Fund present circumstances and • Passed tax relief for fallen heroes’ families, regionalized delivery of veterans services plan our future together as a community and brought in new emergency fund for veterans

I respectfully for youronvote ontoMay 16. Thank you.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor’s note: For Town Election candidates, we are limiting letters to one per issue for each candidate due to space limitations.

Additional letters are posted on our website.

Coutinho for Select Board I am writing in support of John Coutinho for Select Board, and to ask for your support as well.

In the 20-plus years I’ve been in Hopkinton, I’ve seen firsthand John’s commitment to the town, marveling at how he attended every major event. He has served on numerous boards and committees and has deep insight into the challenges and opportunities we face. We need his voice and insight.

John served on the Select Board before and knows what we need to grow, prosper and be safe. He is committed to our police and fire heroes who are on the front lines every day. He will defend, not defund them.

I urge you to support one of Hopkinton’s greatest assets. Let’s get him back where he can do the most good for our community.

— Bob Levenson, Hopkinton

LaFreniere for Select Board I am writing this letter of support for Mary Jo LaFreniere for Hopkinton Select Board!

She has lived here for over 40 years and has the institutional knowledge of what Hopkinton needs and has all Hopkinton citizens’ interests at heart.

She served on the Board of Assessors, even as chair, and understands the tax assessments of the real estate in Hopkinton.

She is a massive advocate for our Police and Fire Departments!

For many years she was a Boy Scout leader and loved providing training and guidance to the young men in our community to teach them how to be good citizens.

She was the past district director for former state Sen. David Magnani and understand how the government is run at the state level.

She understands the town’s fiscal budgets and the balance needed for the residential tax base deeply.

She has served on the Hopkinton Marathon Committee for 35 years and even was honored as one of the wave starters five years ago.

Please join me in voting for Mary Jo for Select Board!

— Liisa Jackson, Hopkinton

Mannan for Select Board I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.

Shahidul is sincere and honest and works for our community. People may not know this as the committees that he has served do not receive much public attention but are critical for the town’s success. He has done yeoman service to the town by serving on the Appropriation Committee for seven years overseeing our budget and managing its significant growth over time.

He also served on the Growth Study Committee for two years analyzing our growth issues and giving ideas for managing it.

More recently, I’ve had the good fortune of currently serving alongside Shahidul on the Planning Board.

His background and knowledge in finance is a great asset. Shahidul is involved in the town happenings and is very knowledgeable regarding the challenges that face Hopkinton. I am confident that he will bring his professional experience and formidable problem-solving skills to develop strategies to help better life in Hopkinton.

Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.

— Sundar Sivaraman, Hopkinton

Richards-Cavanaugh for School Committee I wholeheartedly support Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh for a third term on the Hopkinton School Committee because of the personal and professional experience she brings to the role. I have worked with Nancy in multiple capacities across the years on the School Committee, on the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee, the Farewell to Center School Committee and the HPTA. Nancy has a very long track record of committed service to the town, and particularly to the schools.

Nancy brings the experience, passion and credibility to the School Committee that is critical for the next three years. Major issues in the short term include the Elmwood School project, continuing to address the longer-term effects of COVID, and increasing budget costs. Nancy has tremendous experience with the Marathon School project, which will help lead the community through a challenging decision process and support the best outcome for the students. Nancy demonstrated consistent, compassionate and collaborative leadership throughout the pandemic.

Her steady hand and deep knowledge of the priorities and concerns of all stakeholders — teachers, parents, students, community partners — will continue to help Hopkinton work through the lingering learning and mental health challenges.

Nancy has intimate knowledge of the school and town finances and is meticulous in her efforts to provide the best educational outcome possible for all students in the district, within the means of the town, and with respect to other town priorities.

Nancy is transparent and trustworthy.

Nancy has proven to be an exemplary community leader in Hopkinton. She cares deeply about the issues and concerns of all members of the community and seeks input on all issues. She works tirelessly to ensure that the public has awareness of and access to current information regarding finances, policies and decisions by the School Committee. She is a constant presence at school and community events, always available to support students and highlight their achievements.

I am proud to be supporting Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh at the polls on Monday, May 16, and I hope you will join me.

— Jean Bertschmann, Hopkinton

Fogg for School Committee I’m happy to support Ashley Fogg in her bid to fill the two-year term vacancy on the Hopkinton School Committee. Ashley is a friend of mine and I have seen firsthand how education is a priority in her household and to other families as well. To be honest, Ashley and I do not always see eye to eye on all school-related issues and I LOVE that, I NEED that, and others need that too! I want a person on the School Committee who thinks outside the box, considers all perspectives, asks the right questions and is not afraid to make tough decisions.

Remember the name, FOGG: F — FOCUS. Ashley is thorough in everything she does in life, whether it is running as a first-time candidate for school committee or planning the next event as the HPTO Appreciation co-coordinator for the Marathon School. That takes focus.

O — ORGANIZED. This is an easy one for me to describe Ashley. She is organized in everything she does, and I have zero doubt she will apply the same organizational skills to her duties on the committee.

G — GROUNDED. This goes right along with Ashley’s campaign slogan: “Compassion, civility and common sense.” She is all these things that make her grounded.

G — GUTS. When Ashley found out there was a vacancy on the School Committee, she saw it as an opportunity to make a difference, even though she knew some decisions may not be well-received by all. That takes guts.

Ashley grew up in Hopkinton and has been on the Hopkinton PTO for two years.

The Hopkinton Public School community deserves a dedicated, intelligent and resourceful voice on the School Committee, and that’s Ashley Fogg. As our district continues to grow more diverse and progressive, we need a champion like Ashley to be an independent thinker, understand all sides and make some hard decisions. I encourage the HPS community to support Ashley Fogg on May 16th.

— Shana Anandjiwala, Hopkinton

Morand for School Committee I was elated to learn that Holly Morand was running for Hopkinton School Committee.

I could not imagine a more qualified candidate. Holly has been supporting Hopkinton for nearly a decade, so it is fitting that we first met through a mutual friend who volunteered with Holly for Hopkinton schools.

Impressively, Holly took on the daunting role as president of the Hopkinton PTO (then the HPTA) where she oversaw the HPTA’s vast volunteer initiatives and its sixfigure budget. Beyond her work leading the HPTA, Holly has served on multiple district committees, including the Permanent Building Committee and the 18-22 Excel Program Committee. As a social worker, Holly has supported our town at large and many district families through Hopkinton Youth & Family Services. Holly also routinely consults for a host of local organizations, including the Hopkinton Freedom Team and the Mental Health Collaborative.

Holly is not only giving of her time to her community, she is impressively productive with her professional pursuits. A former applied chemist, Holly is currently completing a public policy Ph.D. in behavioral health.

Holly is the epitome of informed compassion. She is, at heart, a helper. Holly moved mountains to ensure that a stranger in crisis had emergency housing when public services were unavailable. Not surprisingly, Holly co-led the highly effective vaccine finder platform when our teachers and school staff were in dire need last spring. In the past year especially, Holly has been an unyielding advocate for vulnerable neighbors and shared their experience with respect, intelligence and dignity.

The work of our School Committee has never been so important. As we continue to emerge from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, our schools face an unprecedented mental health crisis while experiencing continuing rapid community growth and increasing budgetary constraints. Holly would be an exemplary addition to the committee in the important days ahead. Her unique expertise in mental health will be a vital asset to our community. Likewise, her background in research and data analysis offers critical skills for the committee to develop feasible, evidence-based policies to ensure that our schools uphold our impressive academic standards and deliver social emotional learning for all.

Even if Holly were not my friend, she would have my full support. Please join me on May 16 by voting for Holly Morand.

— Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Hopkinton

Malloy for constable I am writing to endorse Beth Malloy for town constable. I have known Beth since we moved to Hopkinton over 20 years ago. She and I worked with the Scouts for many years. Beth was always willing to step up and volunteer, and she worked hard to make sure both the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts were having fun and learning. She fosters many dogs, and we adopted one of her dogs as she just knew this one dog was perfect for our family. She works with the Michael Lisnow Respite Center with a great group of adults aiding in their independence and self-reliance. In addition, she volunteers for Camp Sunshine, doing amazing work with kids affected by cancer. Her selflessness and generosity have greatly benefited many individuals and our Hopkinton community in general. She is a great asset to the community and will perform her duties as constable with empathy and assertiveness. She stands up for herself when necessary, and I am so glad to have her as a friend and ally. We are lucky to have her in our town.

Please join me on May 16th to vote for Beth Malloy as Town Constable.

— Laura Hanson, Hopkinton Editor’s note: The opinions and comments expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Independent. Submissions should be no more than 400 words and must include the writer’s name and contact information for verification. Letters should be relevant and not primarily for the purpose of promoting an organization or event. Letters may be edited by the Independent staff for space, errors or clarification, and the Independent offers no guarantee that every letter will be published. For a schedule of deadlines for letters and other submissions, check the Hopkinton Independent website (HopkintonIndependent.com) and click on the Contact header, then on Editorial Deadlines.

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The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter. com. Anyone with questions can call 508497-9730. The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.

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Thrift Store The thrift store is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Transportation Programs for Seniors The Senior Center offers transportation to and from the Senior Center as well as local shopping Tuesdays through Fridays for Hopkinton residents. The Senior Center also can help residents find transportation assistance for medical appointments and essential shopping.

Anyone interested should call the Senior Center to learn more about the transportation options.

Beginner French Thursdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. (virtual) This new beginner French class is perfect for those who have never taken a language, those looking to dust off their French language skills, and anyone in between. Call the Senior Center for the Zoom link.

Joy of Movement Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.

This exciting new weekly exercise class starts May 11 and is for those looking to shake off the winter doldrums and start moving and grooving with some stretching and warmups. Participants will learn some ballroom steps, belly dance moves, and beautiful expressive hula hands. This program is perfect for all fitness and all dance experience levels.

QPR Suicide Prevention Wednesday, May 11, 2-4 p.m.

For anyone worried about suicide or who just doesn’t know how to ask about someone’s emotional health, QPR (ques-

tion, persuade, refer) provides the skills to start a conversation. QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Now, more than ever, people are struggling with mental health and stress.

Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs, how to offer hope and how to get help for someone in a crisis.

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week

Healthy Brain Initiative Thursday, May 12, 1-3 p.m.

The Healthy Brain Initiative is a new program supported by the CDC to improve the understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice. The initiative creates and supports partnerships and aims to increase awareness of brain health. The Hopkinton Health Department and Community EMS will host this afternoon of education on ways to keep the brain healthy along with free cognitive screening.

Help Make Hopkinton Dementia Friendly Wednesday May 18, 4-5:30 p.m., at Hopkinton Public Library Participants can turn their new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone with dementia living in the community. Actions can be as big or as small as one chooses, because every action counts. This Dementia Friends Information Session is suitable for all ages. Participants will learn the five key messages, the different types and a bit about what it’s like to live with dementia.

Everybody can help make Hopkinton a safer and supportive community for people with dementia. Reserve a seat by calling the Hopkinton Senior Center.

Plant and Book Sale Friday, May 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-noon The Friends of Hopkinton Seniors are excited to host their annual Plant and Book Sale.

A large variety of vegetables, flowers and plants grown and donated by greenhouse volunteers will be available at rock-bottom prices. Seeds have been started for over a dozen varieties of tomato plants including heirlooms. There also will be a wide selection of gardening books as well as cookbooks, children’s books, antique books, DVDs, CDs and so much more.

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ach week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature 1-yearold Cookie.

Here is Baypath’s description of Cookie: “She is a very sweet girl and a volunteer favorite! She is looking for a patient and understanding adult in a pet-free home that will help her blossom into the best girl that we all know she is!

“Cookie has a nice, medium energy level. While she loves to play and run around, she is also happy just having someone to spend time with, or getting comfy on her bed! If you settle down next to Cookie, get ready for a lap dog! She loves to be close to you, but at the same time, is always up for an adventure!

“Cookie has great manners! She keeps her room nice and clean, and seems to be mostly house-trained/crate-trained.”

For more information on Cookie and any of the other available pets at Baypath, email adopt@baypathhumane.org or visit baypathhumane.org/adopt.

For more Adoptable Animals of the Week, check the Hopkinton Independent website at HopkintonIndependent.com.

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary. org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

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New library hours in effect In response to community needs, the Hopkinton Public Library now is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers will be shut down 15 minutes before closing, as will the Reference Department and Children’s Department.

Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There are always lots of great books to be found at this annual book sale.

Author Talk: “Love, Theodosia” with author Lori Goldstein Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Author Lori Goldstein will present a talk about “Love, Theodosia,” a book about a fictional romance between Theodosia Burr and Philip Hamilton.

Attendees will learn about the research process for writing this historical romance. Copies of the author’s books will be on sale courtesy of Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, based out of Holliston. The program is presented by Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.

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Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants in the Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle are invited to bring their current project or pattern. This group is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All fiber arts crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, needle felting, etc.) are welcome. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month. Anyone who has questions or needs knitting materials should email Jak Miller at jmiller@hopkintonma.gov.

Love is Love Book Club Thursday, May 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The LGBTQ+ Book Club will discuss a range of books across all genres.

All LGBTQ+ adults and teens 14 and older are welcome, as well as allies. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Books will be available at the circulation desk.

May’s book is “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston.

Hopkinton 101 Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-noon (Town Common) Hopkinton 101 is a community event where residents and locals can learn about municipal departments as well as local nonprofit and volunteer opportunities. Town department representatives, nonprofit leaders and educational outreach coordinators will participate in this event, which is being held at the Town Common.

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HPD’s McGaffigan thrives after cancer battle And best of all, her yearly visits with her Dana-Farber Cancer Institute oncologist have been clear. “I am very healthy, and very lucky,” said the 29-year-old.

She realizes other women have not had her experience and has used her platforms as a student-athlete, as a very young thriver and now as a police officer to raise funds for research and spread the word about early detection.

Working with Framingham-based Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, which helps fund research of the disease, she started the Teal the Field lacrosse game fundraisers at her schools, Bishop Guertin and Saint AnHopkinton Police Officer Molly McGaffigan walks the “runway” at Central Public House during the 2021 selm College in Manchester, Hopkinton Fashion Show, a fundraiser for ovarian New Hampshire. cancer research.

After earning her criminal justice degree, she was McGaffigan | from page 1 hired by the Hopkinton Powas benign, but 10 days later three palice Department, which “welcomed the thologists agreed McGaffigan had 1A cause with open arms,” said McGaffigan. ovarian cancer.

“Former Police Chief [Edward] Lee said “My tumor type only occurs in about the department would do absolutely 20 percent of women with ovarian canwhatever it could to help,” including cer, and because it happens to grow larger selling butterfly pins and patches in than the more common form of ovarian September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness cancer, my life was probably spared,” Month, as a fundraiser.

McGaffigan said in a speech she gave at Her Hopkinton police career is an the fall 2021 Hopkinton Fashion Show to extension of her urge to help others. “It is raise funds for ovarian cancer research. a great fit for me; the whole town is very “If my tumor was much smaller, it most supportive of us,” said McGaffigan. As likely never would have been suspected, Hopkinton’s elder affairs officer, she said let alone detected, until a later stage, she gets to spend time at “my favorite which is when ovarian cancer is detected place in town,” the Senior Center. in most women, and unfortunately, when Outside of work, McGaffigan enjoys the disease is less curable.” time with her family and as a member of According to the Centers for Disease a dragon boat team of cancer survivors Control and Prevention, ovarian cancer who row on the Charles River. She has is the second most common gynecologic been honored by the New England Patricancer in the United States. Since most ots and Boston Celtics for her volunteer women don’t recognize the symptoms work with Ovations for the Cure. until the disease has progressed, it causes Her underlying passion is to speak more deaths than other female reproout about ovarian cancer. “Education ductive cancers. The American Cancer about the disease is so important. Women Society estimates 20,000 women will need to listen to their own bodies. If be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2022, with something is wrong, go to the doctor,” about 13,000 dying of the disease. The she said. “And if the doctor says it is symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abnothing but you still feel in your gut it dominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling is, get a second opinion. Trust your body, full quickly, and urgency or frequency trust your gut.” of urination.

For more information about ovarian Because her cancer was caught cancer, visit OvationsfortheCure.org or so early, McGaffigan did not have to CDC.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/ undergo radiation or chemotherapy. index.htm.

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ccording to recently released 2020 U.S. Census information, Hopkinton ranked as the 14th-wealthiest town in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $172,683.

Dover sat at No. 1, at more than $250,000, NEWS followed by Sherborn BRIEFS ($216,406), Wellesley ($213,684) and Weston ($206,250). The lowest median income belonged to Springfield at $41,571.

Hopkinton’s median income represented a 43.6 percent jump from the 2010 census, when it was $120,240, ranking 19th highest in Massachusetts.

Statewide, 36 other towns had a bigger percentage jump in earnings, led by Monterey at a whopping 163.1 percent ($41,625 to $109,531).

While 43.4 percent of Hopkinton’s 6,468 households earned more than $200,000, only 11 percent took in less than $50,000.

The state’s median income was $84,385, ranking fourth in the United States behind the District of Columbia ($90,842), Maryland ($87,063) and New Jersey ($85,245).

The average home price in Hopkinton was $608,600, up 12 percent from 2010.

At its meeting April 26, the Conservation Commission voted to approve the Department of Public Works’ notice of intent to be able use a variety of tools — including herbicides — to address the weed problem in Lake Maspenock.

The motion passed unanimously, with Chair Jeff Barnes abstaining because he is an abutter.

The commission will finalize the order of conditions at its next meeting, but it was made clear that the DPW will need to appear before the commission with a specific plan before taking action.

In addition to herbicides, options include hand harvesting, benthic barriers, mechanical harvesting and winter water level drawdown.

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A house under construction at 132 Clinton Street suffered major damage in a fire April 16.

A fire apparently ignited by oily rags caused major damage to a home under construction at 132 Clinton Street on April 16. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 6:30 a.m., but because there are no hydrants in the area, their response was delayed as they had to wait for tankers to arrive.

Aid came from multiple neighboring towns, and it took about an hour to get the fire under control, fire personnel stated.

No injuries were reported, but the house suffered substantial damage.

Three days earlier, there was a fire at a newly constructed townhouse on Weston Lane, at the Trails of Hopkinton adult living community. This fire also appears to have been sparked by oily rags that were among painting and staining supplies, Hopkinton Fire Chief Bill Miller explained. The oils in some paints, stains and varnishes release heat as they dry and can ignite if the rags are left in a pile or confined space.

The unit was equipped with sprinklers that confined the damage to a small area in the dining room.

“This is the third sprinkler save in this development in the past three years, and each one involved a single sprinkler head containing the fire and limiting the damage,” Miller said. “Without them, any of these fires could have caused major damage, injuries or worse. Home fire sprinklers have proven their value time and time again in our community.”

At the April 19 Select Board meeting, outgoing Member Brendan Tedstone was recognized for his six years of service on the board.

Tedstone thanked former longtime resident Bob Bartlett, former Select Board Member Brian Herr, Town Manager Norman Khumalo and the late Tom McIntyre, who died in 2017.

Tedstone also offered advice to the current board.

“I would just really stay focused on issues that belong in Hopkinton, and don’t try to bring any national stuff,” he said.

“Try to stay away from all the minutiae and just focus on stuff that betters Hopkinton.

There’s been a lot of votes that I voted against how I felt but I thought was best for the town, and I never, ever brought national politics into my thought process with Hopkinton. Take it for what it’s worth, but that’s how I foresee a board to be very successful moving forward, is focusing more on the local than the national.”

Alcohol violation addressed Deputy Police Chief John Porter reported that alcohol compliance checks were held recently, and the only establishment in town that failed was Central Public House.

An underage police intern was not asked for identification upon ordering a drink. Porter said the manager was “extremely remorseful” about the situation and was “very disappointed” that his employee failed to follow protocols.

Porter noted that the restaurant has no prior record of non-compliance, and he recommended working with the establishment to avoid future issues.

Manager Mike Thomas appeared before the Select Board and said the employee was fired on the spot.

After some discussion, the board voted unanimously not to hold a public hearing on the matter.

Khumalo said the board’s decision comes with a very strong warning.

“I think what you are hearing tonight is that this town takes the use and abuse of alcohol very seriously,” Khumalo said.

“We celebrate our relationship with our businesses that hold licenses in this town.

But holding a license where you’re serving alcohol comes with a great deal of liability not just for your business but for the community as a whole.”

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Concerns raised about screening at Wilson Street solar array

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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he Planning Board and neighbors of the recently installed commercial solar array at 17 Wilson Street expressed frustration with the developer’s screening implementation during the April 26 Planning Board meeting.

“What was installed [is] very different than what was approved,” Principal Planner John Gelcich said.

Gelcich said the screening in place consists of about 100 plants, and primarily arbor vitae, whereas the original plan was for far more plantings, including numerous native species. He added that the developer, Grasshopper Solar, did have some wiggle room, as topography alterations were expected to necessitate some changes. However, he said Grasshopper was supposed to submit an updated screening plan before proceeding.

Gelcich said he was invited to the site after the plantings were done, “very confused as to why they were done without the [updated] plan submitted. We’ve tried to work with them to figure out a way to mesh the plan that they had approved and this plan,” but Grasshopper has not shared enough details.

“They couldn’t give us an answer as to how many of each species were going to be located where,” Gelcich said. “Part of the [Planning Board] decision was they were going to give us a revised plan when they did know that information. They spoke to the neighbors … and these neighbors did their best to try to figure out what to do — but it wasn’t their responsibility to make that decision — but Grasshopper went and basically took that as an approval and installed [plantings].”

No representative from Grasshopper attended the April 26 meeting, despite Gelcich saying a company representative was made aware of it.

Contacted via email the following day, a Grasshopper spokesman said the company was not aware that the project was on the April 26 agenda, claimed all conditions of the town’s permit have been met, and indicated that the screening work is not complete and the map shown to Planning Board members was not meant to represent a final plan.

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was awarded $27,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism for 2022 as part of the Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant Program.

HCA plans to use the funds to market a “HeART of MetroWest” campaign that raises greater awareness of the area’s fastest-growing regional arts center.

“On any given weekend at the HCA, visitors are greeted with a variety of events that occur throughout the year. One is able to view our gardens, stroll through our art gallery, see a theater production, listen to summer bands under the stars, dance on Salsa Night and take a variety of workshops,” explained HCA Executive Director Kelly Grill. “Beyond all that the HCA offers, visitors can make a day of hiking and biking in Hopkinton State Park, take a picture at the Boston Marathon start line, visit the local brewery and discover the culinary delights of several local restaurants.

The support of the MOTT grant allows us to entice people to Hopkinton — the HeART of MetroWest.”

“We are transparent on what we intend to plant, and as such, we have provided this information openly to any stakeholder so that we can continue to meet the town requirements and receive feedback as to what is appropriate based on their requirements,” emailed Devesh Verma, the company’s marketing director.

Added Verma: “The current plan is still being worked on, and was not to be presented to the Planning Board. We are still working on the final screening with the neighbors and the principal planner.”

That undoubtedly comes as welcome news to the two immediate abutters, who both criticized the company at the meeting.

Neighbor Tom Shambo said he feels he’s been reasonable throughout the process but now is upset. Shambo pointed out that trees were cut down within the buffer zone that could have helped with screening. He also said Grasshopper workers moved boulders and placed them in the buffer zone, limiting what plantings can go there.

“Hold the developer accountable to what they had agreed to in the plans themselves,” he said.

Fellow neighbor Ed Cutter noted that Wilson Street is a scenic way, and it’s become less scenic now.

“What has happened in the entryway and the view from the street is really a tragedy,” he said. “It’s hard to think of how they could have made it more ugly.”

Grasshopper previously was involved in a dispute with a tribal historic preservation officer who identified areas of significance to Native Americans on the site. Gelcich said — and Grasshopper confirmed — that the sides eventually were able to come to an agreement that included avoiding further disturbance of certain sections of the property.

Planning Board members discussed scheduling a site walk to see the area for themselves, and they expressed a desire to do what they can to withhold the occupancy permit so that the array cannot be activated. Eversource utility trucks were on site the day after the meeting, installing an electrical connection under the street.

“This developer, it’s almost like a slap in the face, especially to the neighbors in that neighborhood who spent so much time

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Longtime residents recognized after passing During public comment at the April 19 Select Board meeting, Brendan Tedstone paid tribute to two longtime residents who passed away recently, Skip Hayward and Carol Kaminsky.

Skip Hayward was an on-call firefighter and drove a snow plow for the town. He was a “longtime friend of the town, longtime friend of our family. Overall just a very wonderful guy,” Tedstone said.

Kaminsky worked in the school cafeteria at Center School and Elmwood School, and Tedstone complimented her cooking skills.

Misc.: New HFD hires introduced At the April 19 Select Board meeting, Fire Chief Bill Miller introduced new hires Travis Metcalf and Maxwell Hoadley. …

The Select Board accepted the resignation of Andrea Wilk from the Cultural Council. …

Former Police Officer Stephen Buckley was appointed as a traffic constable.

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fter a successful inaugural event last year, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Week will return May 13-22. “The restaurants really benefited from it and wanted to keep it going,” says Bryan Brown, chair of the Restaurant Week committee. “We got a lot of really, really The Spoon is one of the local establishments taking part in good feedback … and Restaurant Week from May 13-22. this year, we’re trying this year is more your traditional restaurant to make it even bigger feel and bringing new items to the customand better than it was last year.” ers,” he says.

Co-organizer Ted Twinney of Start Start Line Brewing, which has a new Line Brewing, one of last year’s particismoker and several expanded offerings, pants, says the boost in business was “wonwill be “coming back strong with our derful,” noting the challenges restaurants barbecue program,” says Twinney. The experienced during the pandemic. “It was restaurant’s Big Show barbecue platter, for nice to have the community come out and example, will be piled high with brisket, support us during those difficult months.” ribs, pulled pork, confit chicken thigh, Participating restaurants are offercold bean salad and house-made jalapeño ing specials throughout the week as well cornbread. as raffle boxes at each location where Samantha Prescott, owner of The patrons can enter for a chance to win Spoon and The Spoonery, also participated $50 gift certificates. Last year, many nonin the inaugural Restaurant Week and says restaurant businesses sponsored the event she “really wanted to do things that were by purchasing gift certificates for the raffle. interactive with the community. It was just “It was a really cool thing to happen … as exciting for us to see people out as it the non-restaurants helping support the was for people to be out.” Again this year, restaurants,” says Brown.

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Retiring early? Know your health care choices

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Without insurance, you risk incurring thousands of dollars of expenses if you are injured or become seriously ill.

And if you must pay for these costs out of pocket, you might have to dip into your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts earlier than you had planned – which could result in a less desirable retirement lifestyle than you had envisioned.

What, then, are your options? It depends on your situation, but here are four possibilities: • Employer retiree health benefits – If your former employer offers health coverage to retirees, it could well be your best choice, especially if the employer continues to pay a share of the premiums.

However, fewer employers are offering continuing health coverage to former employees, and among those who do, they may use certain criteria – such as length of service and position within the company – to limit eligibility.

• Spouse’s plan – If you’re married and your spouse still has employerprovided insurance, you may be able to get coverage under this plan or continue this coverage if you have it already. If the employer subsidizes premiums for spouses, this plan could be an affordable choice – if not, though, it might be more expensive than other options.

• COBRA – The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows you to maintain your existing coverage with the same benefits and provider network. However, COBRA is typically only available for a specific time – usu-

ally 18 months – after you leave your employer, and coverage can be expensive.

Your previous employer subsidized a portion of the premium as a benefit, but once you’ve retired, you’ll likely have to pay the entire premium, plus an additional charge.

• ACA Marketplace plan – Through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, you can find a variety of plans from which to choose, possibly including ones that include your existing network. If you qualify for subsidies, the premiums for your coverage may be similar to employersponsored coverage; if not, though, they can be more expensive. For information on ACA Marketplace plans, visit www. healthcare.gov.

If you have options for health insurance, you’ll want to take into account differences in coverage and cost. Check whether your desired health care providers are in-network and try to determine if your current medications and the benefits you rely on are covered. You may also want to consider a plan that allows you to open a health savings account (HSA), which offers potential tax benefits. To contribute to an HSA, you must be covered by a high deductible health plan (HDHP), so there’s that cost to consider, but if you’re in generally good health and you don’t expect to depend heavily on your health insurance until you’re eligible for Medicare, you might want to consider an HDHP. One final note: Even when you do enroll in Medicare, you will still incur expenses for premiums, deductibles and co-pays, so you’ll want to budget for these costs in your overall financial strategy.

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“Last year, it went really well,” Prescott says. “We were able to really start building some new clientele, and I think the people in town maybe tried out different places that they wouldn’t have before.”

The event is a way for residents to show support for small businesses, Prescott adds, “but it’s also a way to say thank you to them as well for helping us get through these past few years.”

Prescott says support from other restaurants in town has also been meaningful to her. “With the shared hardships that we’ve had over the past few years, I think it’s created a stronger community within all of us,” she says. “It’s nice to go someplace and not feel like you’re the only

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Added Twinney: “We’ve been through kind of a rough go of it the last couple of years. People coming out, not only during Restaurant Week but supporting us ongoing, is really critical to us having these amenities in town, and I think everybody values these amenities. So, it’s really nice if people could show us that support.”

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Planner John Gelcich, who led a presentation on the program to the Planning Board at its April 26 meeting.

“The concern we have internally,” Gelcich said, “is this is going to be a zoning district in name only, and not ever really built out.”

Hopkinton, he pointed out, fits into the initiative because it is within a half-mile of the Southborough Commuter Rail Station. Location of the housing would have to be, at least partially, within a half-mile of the station. The other commuter rail station near Hopkinton is in Ashland, but that is more than a half-mile away from the border.

Gelcich also noted the town has very few available parcels that could accommodate the number of units it would have to build under the state requirements, which in Hopkinton’s case would mean 997 units — at least 15 percent of the town’s total housing units.

“We have to allow for zoning that

Hopkinton’s proximity to the Southborough commuter rail station qualifies the town as an MBTA community and makes it subject to new state laws designed to increase housing near public transit.

allows for that type of development by right. We do not need to construct that,” Gelcich said. “It appears at this point that this will probably be a zoning district in name only, because there is existing development there.”

Hopkinton, he continued, is in a dif-

ferent situation than most of the affected communities.

“In certain towns,” Gelcich said, “it may be advantageous to buy up land and build up around a train station. Grafton, for example, has a train station right by [Tufts University’s veterinary school], and there’s a lot of vacant land around there. Potentially, those brick buildings on the other side of the train station could be developed, because Grafton is part of this as well.

“Hopkinton and Southborough are in a unique place. There are already developed single-family homes around the train station. It may not be reasonable for developers to buy up all that land and put up multi-family units.”

The next steps, according to Gelcich, are to determine what the district will look like, then go through the Town Meeting process for district approval.

Asked what the town would be risking if it was not in compliance, Gelcich noted the town’s share of MassWorks

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funding, which included $5 million for Legacy Farms North in 2014, $500,000 for engineering and design work related to the Main Street Corridor, also in 2014, as well as $3 million in 2020 for engineering, easement acquisitions and costs related to undergrounding of infrastructure for the Main Street Corridor. In addition, he said, MWRA water connections have been funded or partially funded by MassWorks. He also cited potential future infrastructure improvements related to affordable housing and other water improvements, if deemed necessary and contribute to the economic development and/or the available housing stock.

One member pointed out that amount mentioned by Gelcich was about $8 million, accounting for a small portion of the town’s roughly $100 million annual budget.

“This, to me, looks like maybe it could never be built,” Planning Board Member Rob Benson said. “If it ever was built, you’re talking about the amount of housing, this is just something we should walk very carefully around. At first glance, I would never support this type of zoning district.”

Member Dave Paul said the Planning Board should “get moving on this as soon as possible,” but Gelcich cautioned against getting “into the weeds on this without getting more information from the state.”

Gelcich said a model bylaw would be “really helpful, a good starting point for the Planning Board.”

Then, he said, it could be tailored to the town of Hopkinton, versus creating something from scratch. He said other communities that are required to comply might be the first to implement and have development occur before Hopkinton.

“This development probably isn’t going to happen in Hopkinton in the next few years,” Gelcich said.

In other Planning Board news, the board voted unanimously to endorse the definitive subdivision plan for Turkey Ridge Estates.

Additionally, the board reviewed the Frankland Road solar decommissioning bond estimate and recommended changes that were well received by a representative from Seaboard Solar. It was slated to be finalized at an upcoming meeting.

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and energy and thought into what would work,” Planning Board Member Jane Moran said. “And the plan was workable. And then to see this come, it’s really insulting.”

Added Vice Chair Mary LarsonMarlowe: “We spent countless hours on the original plan, and for us to spend countless hours again, going through tree by tree exactly what they have included and what they have not included is not the purpose here. They should be following what was approved, what the conditions were, and not substituting in things that were not approved.”

Devesh indicated a Grasshopper representative reached out to Gelcich the day after the meeting to clarify matters. The issue is to be discussed at an upcoming meeting.

“It’s kind of a mess right now, and we’re trying to figure out a way forward,” Gelcich said. “I’m trying to avoid a situation where they have to rip out all these plantings, but if that’s what it comes to, then that’s what it comes to, because there’s an approved landscaping plan that they clearly haven’t followed.”

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Schools Committee studies enrollment, conditions at Elmwood A committee is looking into the options regarding a potential replacement for Elmwood School, which was built in 1965 and has received multiple additions as the town has grown.

By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer ommunity members in Hopkinton should be on the lookout in late summer/early fall for public forums where they’ll be asked for input on what a new elementary school should look like to replace Elmwood School. An option of renovations or changes to grade configurations and more will also be put out for discussion and debate.

“We don’t want any surprises,” said Jon Graziano, chair of the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC). “We want to bring everyone along with us and give people their say. … It’s going to be a proactive, engaging process.”

Last spring at Annual Town Meeting, voters approved formation of the building group and funding of $1 million (from the Legacy Farms host community agreement) to conduct a feasibility study to get the town in the pipeline for state funding.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) accepted the project into its feasibility period last December.

Although Town Meeting’s support for funding was an “important signal” that voters conceptually approved of studying the issue, it in no way commits the town to acceptance of the full project, Graziano said.

He explained that the existing Elmwood School was built in 1965, and although some updates have been done since then, “space and quality wise, it is inadequate.”

Elmwood, which serves Grades 2-3, currently has around 600-650 students, he said, although that number is expected to grow to 774 in 10 years. District-wide, especially at the younger grades, the enrollment has experienced rapid growth.

In addition to infrastructure problems like outdated HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and electrical systems, Elmwood School also has a lack of common spaces which makes accommodating lunch shifts at appropriate times difficult, he said.

The small play area outside also places limitations on what children can do.

Also, Graziano said that Elmwood is a “geographic outlier” in that it is the only school not to be part of the “campus” on Hayden Rowe Street.

Transportation challenges are another issue with the current location at 14 Elm Street, he said.

Elmwood School has expanded a few times with the addition of two modular classrooms and, more recently, four more, but the extra spaces are not enough, according to Graziano.

Since members started meeting monthly this year, the ESBC took its first step by hiring Compass Project Management to help with the process. The board’s primary business at its next meeting on May 9 will be to finalize the bid to engage a design firm.

The feasibility studies to take place include looking at if renovations would prove adequate to address the needs, exploring the option of whether Grades 2-3 versus adding fourth-graders would work better, and determining how many classrooms and common spaces are required to handle the projected student population and corresponding educational programs for a new school.

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Graziano said. “Growth continues to be a challenge.”

He said that the important role of non-voting members like Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, Principal Anne Carver, Schools Director of Finance Susan Rothermich and Schools Director of Facilities Tim Persson cannot be emphasized

enough.

While several members of the building committee have experience with architecture, construction, engineering and the like, the administrators will be instrumental in putting forth the educational components that are necessary to “create a school we all want for our students,”

Graziano said.

The other members of the building committee include Mike Shepard, Tiffany Ostrander, Jagrut Jathal, Brendan Tedstone, Lya Batlle-Rafferty, Bill Flannery and Norman Khumalo.

The board will come back to Town Meeting for project funding either in late 2023 or early 2024. If approved, it would likely take another three years before the doors could open to a new or improved facility, depending on the option chosen.

A former School Committee member, Graziano previously served on the Marathon School Building Committee and felt he could add his knowledge of the MSBA process to the board.

Plus, he said, the school district was great to his now older children and he likes giving back to the town.

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Retiring HHS teacher seeks out former students I

n 2009, Hopkinton High School English teacher Marie Martin asked her senior students a question: What do you want to remember from your last four years?

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK Martin challenged them with a time-capsule project for them to document their years at HHS. Using a pen and paper, they wrote down anecdotes she hoped they could remember.

Now, almost 12 years later, Martin wants to share these assignments with them. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2009 was not able to gather for a reunion planned for the spring of 2020, when Martin was going to show the students what they had written.

“I think it would be beautiful for them to see this now, with how much they’ve probably grown and changed,” Martin said.

Martin, now in her 37th year of teaching, is retiring after this school year. Before she leaves, she hopes to connect her students with their individual mementos.

“You always look back at your high school years with lots of memories, maybe they will uncover some they didn’t even know they had,” Martin said.

As for this year’s seniors, Martin said her assignment should have even more meaning.

“I want to make a time capsule for this pandemic, too. I mean, how many times would you ever imagine this happening as a high schooler,” Martin said. “I think it would be an extremely nostalgic experience.”

For Martin, the 2009 students were one batch of many that she’s had over the years, and she believes these writeups are important for them to remember.

“It truly is a very formative time in a child’s life,” Martin said.

Martin has papers for the following students: Kelly Cook, Dan Muscatello, Nicholas Holden Mills, Erica Normandeau, Ryan Schaefer, Tim Viga, Jessica de St. Croix, Kathryn Roberts, Kristen Cormier, Lora Zaccaro, Jeff Doyle, Victoria Tuite, Ben Aitken, Kenny McMullen, Melinda Collins, Billy Hulme, Ryan Dobrinski, Ryan Page, John Bicknell, Cara Jordan, Courtney Onofris, P.J. Beauregard, Emily Labroche and Stephen T. Cronin.

Anyone on this list is asked to email evanya.mathur@gmail.com for information on how to retrieve their papers.

— Contributed by Evanya Mathur

HHS students win at HOSA competition

HHS ranked 11th in state In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Hopkinton High School is the 11th-ranked high school in the state and 371st nationally.

Massachusetts’ top 10 consists of Boston Latin School, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School, Sturgis Charter Public School, Lexington High School, John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, Boston Latin Academy, Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, The Bromfield School and Weston High School.

Factors used in the rankings include college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance and graduation rate. Hopkinton had a total score of 97.92 out of 100.

The school received a score of 71.9 out of 100 for college readiness, which puts it ninth in the state and 354th nationally.

In the magazine’s ranking of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), HHS ranks 16th in the state and 157th nationally.

Hopkinton High School’s HOSAFuture Health Professionals Club had success at the State Leadership Conference on April 2.

Prachi Meher took first place in the medical math category. Hana Ruran was first in research poster. Evanya Mathur, Nandita Ramesh, Vidya Narendra and Roma Tewari captured first place in public service announcement.

Ishi Khurana took second in clinical specialty. Pranamya Keshkamat was third in medical law and ethics. In the health education team event, Meher, Khurana, Lindsay Hong and Kylie Skiba took second, while Srilakshmi Venkatesen, Noor Rana and Prisha Shrivastava took third.

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HHS junior helps revive Red Cross Club

By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer

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ast summer, Hopkinton High School junior Dhaneshwar “Dhanu” Senthilkumaran was volunteering as a youth Red Cross ambassador and community volunteer. He noticed that some of his fellow volunteers had Red Cross Clubs at their schools and were able to connect with community members through their participation.

Noting that his “passion for the medical field” prompted him to apply to be an ambassador, he began thinking, “I want to create this type of atmosphere at HHS.” To achieve that, Senthilkumaran filled out an application to start a club. He noted that for one to be approved, a club must demonstrate a purpose and what is entailed in its running.

“I found out a number of years ago, the school did have a Red Cross Club, but as people graduated, it died out. So, I revived it last fall,” he explained.

In order to attract members, Senthilkumaran said he reached out to friends who also had an interest in the medical field and advertised the activity during the HHS club fair, meant to attract students to a variety of extracurriculars.

The 20 members now meet weekly

on Mondays after school, and during the school year they organized a number of activities in support of the Red Cross including bake sales, a walk-a-thon, can sales, food drives and blood drives.

HHS English and language arts teacher Jennifer Hedges is the advisor for the club. She noted that the students, assisted by the Red Cross, held a blood drive where they were able to donate more units of blood than in previous years.

“I feel that this is important especially as the pandemic has impacted the health community so significantly,” she said.

“Students and community members came to the auditorium to help by donating blood and I was so proud of the student members of the Red Cross Club for organizing such a major event. This one isn’t easy to navigate or execute, and their organization, effort and fervor made the event seamless.”

Senthilkumaran said getting other students to connect with the larger Hopkinton community and provide humanitarian aid in support of the Red Cross has been a rewarding experience, one he hopes to continue next year.

“It’s taught me about managing a group and being a leader,” he said. “I’ve also learned how to organize events and put things together.”

Hedges said it was important to rein-

state the activity because it allows the student population to play a direct role in supporting their community “both near and far.”

As a former Student Council advisor for five years at HHS, Hedges said she got a taste for working with the Red Cross then, as the council used to run a blood drive.

“I was always proud to be a part of organizing an event that had such ripple effects in the community,” she said. “When

Dhanu approached me last summer to be the advisor, I was thrilled to join it again and have some familiarity with the group.”

In addition to the Red Cross, Senthilkumaran was part of robotics and debate teams and the Trivia Club. He also has worked on the school newspaper.

Anyone interested in supporting or joining the club can reach him at dsenthilkumaran@hillers.org for more information.

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Tickets are $10 each, and each ticket is eligible for prizes in up to 29 daily drawings, depending on the date of purchase.

Daily drawings began April 24 and run through May 21, with the final drawing of a Boston Symphony Orchestra gift certificate taking place at the Hopkinton High School pops concert on May 22.

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Hopkinton High School lost to North Quincy in the first round of GBH’s academic tournament, “High School Quiz Show.” The program aired April 2 and is available for viewing on the GBH YouTube channel. …

Hopkinton’s Victoria Kray recently was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which bills itself as the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of Massachusetts.

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One of the department’s newest offerings is a weeklong filmmaking program led by Filmmakers Collaborative.

Parks & Rec also has added programs like Lego Adventures and Expert Architects. “When you think of Parks & Rec, you think of athletic activities,” says coordinator Colleen Allen, “but the pandemic pushed us to get really creative. We’re finding that there’s this whole group of people who don’t necessarily love playing sports, but they love these other things we’re offering.”

In addition to its arts and STEM classes, the department offers Little Hillers and Junior Hillers Playground Groups that run from July 5 to Aug. 12.

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says. “They are so caring and really take time to know students,” she says.

“Any program can pull plans from the internet, but for us, a big reason families stay is because of the relationships we have with them and their kids.”

Unlike as with bigger companies, Lucius says Kidsborough’s small size is a benefit because it contributes to a “family feel” and allows for staff to be nimble as they determine what works best for parents and students.

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Among the many sports programs the department offers, its basketball and track clinics, run by varsity coaches, are particularly popular. “It’s not an accident that our high school track and field and basketball programs are really successful,” Guelfi says, “because kids start playing when they’re 6 years old in a really fun environment like this.”

Parks & Rec programs often are more affordable than offerings in the private sector, Guelfi adds, and need-based scholarships are available to ensure accessibility.

At the end of the summer, Guelfi says, if kids had fun and made friends, then the department has achieved its goal.

As for the adults of Hopkinton, Parks & Rec hasn’t forgotten about their recreation needs either. The free Concerts on the Common series will return in July with seven bands performing through August. The department also will host movie nights and a farmer’s market, in addition to archery classes, adult softball leagues and pickup basketball and volleyball.

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(A few candidates elected not to submit a response.) All of them are available for viewing online at HopkintonIndependent.com.

Below is a list of all positions, followed by the six questions that will appear on the ballot.

Select Board (3 years, vote for 2) Mary Jo LaFreniere, Democrat* (incumbent) John Coutinho, Republican* Shahidul Mannan, Democrat*

Commissioners of Parks & Recreation (3 years, vote for 1) Cynthia Esthimer, Democrat* (incumbent) Commissioners of Trust Funds (3 years, vote for 1) Susan Kurys, Democrat* (incumbent)

School Committee (3 years, vote for 1) Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh, Democrat* (incumbent) Christopher Melton, Republican

Constable (3 years, vote for 1) Michael Hayes, Democrat* (incumbent)

School Committee (2 years, vote for 1) Ashley Fogg, Unenrolled Holly Morand, Democrat*

Constable (2 years, vote for 1) John Cardillo, Unenrolled Beth Malloy, Democrat* Michael Torosian, Unenrolled

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Board of Assessors (3 years, vote for 1) Peter Mimmo, Democrat*

Housing Authority (5 years, vote for 1) Linda Di Bona, Republican* Nancy Drawe, Democrat*

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Housing Authority (2 years, vote for 1) Rebeka Hoffman, Democrat* (incumbent)

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BALLOT QUESTIONS Question 1: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a replacement fire engine for Fire Engine 2, including equipment related to the operation and use of said fire engine?

Question 2: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for upgrades and repairs in the vicinity of Fire Station No. 2 (Woodville)?

Question 3: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to perform repair work on the Lake Maspenock Dam Area?

Question 4: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for the replacement of air handling units in the Middle School and High School buildings, including any planning, design, engineering, construction or associated costs or expenses related thereto?

Question 5: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the increased costs related to the Marathon School Addition project, approved by vote of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, pursuant to Article 17 of said Town Meeting’s warrant, including any planning, design, engineering, construction or associated costs or expenses related thereto?

Question 6: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to replace the Fruit Street Turf Field including any planning, design, engineering, construction or associated costs or expenses related thereto?

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MARY JO LaFRENIERE Position being sought: Select Board (incumbent) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired professional assessor Education: CDA from Beth Israel, MAA State of Massachusetts Years lived in Hopkinton: 43 Governmental experience: Select Board, Commissioners of Trust Funds, Tax Relief Committee, Board of Assessors, district director for State Sen. David P. Magnani Additional volunteer/service experience: Boy Scouts; 35 years for the Boston Marathon, many as vice chair of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee General statement: When I ran for the Select Board three years ago, I had a number of goals. They were to encourage business, preserve our natural resources, keep our excellent school system’s high ranking, provide affordable housing for seniors and others, and develop a smart infrastructure. I had no idea that COVID-19 would affect all of us for two years. I’m so proud of the way all the town departments and the citizens have pulled together to bring us to a more normal way of life. Progress has been made, and now is the time to continue. Going forward, we need to maintain strong financial policies, strengthen Hopkinton’s climate change strategy, and continue to support transparency in local government.

When I came here over 40 years ago, Hopkinton was a warm, welcoming town with a population of approximately

8,000. Now it has over 18,000. That is a lot of growth, and although we have had our growing pains, I am happy to have been part of the transformation. I find that our new residents are getting involved in the community in a large way, bringing with them a rich and diverse background. Hopkinton needs to support and welcome diversity and inclusion while maintaining its beloved character.

I feel blessed every day to have such a wonderful community in which to live with my family. I would appreciate your vote on Monday, May 16th.

JOHN COUTINHO Position being sought: Select Board Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Builder Education: University of Bridgeport Years lived in Hopkinton: 23 Governmental experience: Vice chair/chair, Select Board; vice chair, Planning Board; special liaison to Boston Athletic Association/Boston Marathon; vice chair/chair Zoning Advisory Committee; member, Upper Charles Trail Committee; member Marathon Fund Committee; vice chair/clerk, Zoning Board of Appeals Additional volunteer/service experience: Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Board of Directors, Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association, St. John’s the Evangelist Church, Knights Of Columbus, John Warren Masonic Lodge, Aleppo

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Our children’s education, public safety efforts and the investment of taxpayer money in the community is based on the direction the Select Board sets. In short, who we elect locally impacts our families far more than any elections at the national or state level. We must demand more from our elected officials.

For these reasons, I am seeking your vote to serve on the Select Board again.

My passion is a safe, viable community to raise families. My passion is good local government focused on our children’s education, strong public safety and thoughtful taxpayer investments.

The Select Board shifted its focus way outside of Hopkinton to national political debates and causes having zero impact on our children’s education, issues having nothing to do with property tax increases. The board’s rhetoric has been demoralizing, resulting in high turnover within our Police Department.

The current Select Board has lost its way, seemingly interested only in personal political agendas that are dragging our town down.

I will again bring balance and a Hopkinton-centered energy. With your vote we can rekindle the amazing community brand we built over the last 20 years, right the ship and stop endless conversations about nothing of consequence. With your vote we can get back on the path to being the best community in the commonwealth to live and raise our families.

SHAHIDUL MANNAN Position being sought: Select Board Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Head of data engineering and innovation, Mass General Brigham; cofounder, MBS Analytics; cofounder, Bridge Innovation (education/innovation startup); cofounder/board member, TheBrainNow (health care startup); executive advisor, AmarLab (health care startup) Education: MBA, Zicklin School of Business, New York City; MIT, executive education; MIT, social analytics; MIT, AI product designer; NYU, database management; Tuck Innovation & Acceleration, The Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth; bachelor of engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; keynote speaker and writer in innovation, big data, analytics, artificial intelligence, health care, fintech Years lived in Hopkinton: 10 Governmental experience: Hopkinton Planning Board (present), Community Preservation Committee (present); Hopkinton Appropriations Committee (7 years), Growth Study Committee (80-100 percent attendance record in meetings) Additional volunteer/service experience: Chief analytics officer, Human Health Project; president, American Association of Bangladeshi American Engineers and Architects; mentor/coach, MIT COVID-19 Innovation Challenge General statement: As a member of the Appropriations Committee for seven years, I have learned to provide fiscal oversight while ensuring success

The Hopkinton Independent • May 4, 2022 • 21 of our community priorities. Through budget meetings with every service area of the town, I honed my skills in listening, understanding and supporting our community. My goal is to preserve and improve resources, while ensuring due diligence and fiscal responsibility.

By bringing this, as well as my recent experience on the Planning Board, I will be able to help encourage revenue growth while preserving the cozy, green and peaceful town character that we all love and care about.

I have decades of professional experience as a technology leader — leading strategy, budget and departments of over 300 people, managing software product lines and large enterprise programs. I moved with my wife and two children to Hopkinton in 2012, to raise our kids in a peaceful, friendly and beautiful town with great schools. As we enjoy the resources from the community, we believe in giving back. If elected as your next Select Board member, I will work towards a prosperous Hopkinton that grows in harmony while maintaining affordability, building diverse community, and ensuring our quality of lives.

My key focus areas are: success for schools, managing growth, build business post-COVID and vibrant downtown, preserve town character, healthy budget and taxes, and promote diversity and harmony.

There are two open seats, and I humbly request one of your two votes to elect me to the Select Board on Monday, May 16th.

NANCY RICHARDSCAVANAUGH Position being sought: School Committee, 3-year term (incumbent) Party affiliation:

Democrat Occupation: Psychiatric emergency services clinician Education: B.A., Colby College; MSW, Boston University School of Social Work Years lived in Hopkinton: 24 Governmental experience: School Committee 2016-present; previously served on Middle School Council and covered local boards and committees (including the School Committee) for the Hopkinton Independent (2006-18) Additional volunteer/service experience: HPTA (now HPTO) executive board member, vice president Center School HPTA, Hopkinton 300th Celebration (children’s area coordinator), eHop board member, Girl Scout leader, Hopkinton Youth Soccer Association coach, religious education committee member and teacher General statement: I am seeking re-election to the School Committee this May to continue to work on behalf of Hopkinton students, families and staff in providing for the educational well-being of all of our students, while still meeting the fiduciary responsibility we hold to the town. Emerging from the pandemic and in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, our students are facing greater social and emotional needs and learning gaps than we have seen in the past. They need leadership and advocacy at the School Committee level and collaboration with our town partners to meet them where they are at right now and I believe my background and record of dedication to the town and schools position me to provide this leadership. I am experienced, committed and future focused and, if re-elected, will continue to work on the vast array of issues that

present to the School Committee.

Our enrollment is continuing to grow, with more than 700 additional students anticipated in the next 10 years. We need careful district-wide campus planning and facilities management with the input of our community and all of the stakeholders to continue to support and grow the excellence of our educational system. We also need to continue to attract and retain the outstanding educators who make our district top-rated in Massachusetts. I still hold dear the commitment I made when I was first elected in 2016 to continuous improvement to benefit all of our students.

ASHLEY FOGG Position being sought: School Committee, 2-year term Party affiliation: Unenrolled/independent Occupation: Stay-at-home parent Education: B.S. in applied legal studies from Suffolk University (2010), elected officer of Suffolk University Paralegal Association, graduated magna cum laude Years lived in Hopkinton: Raised in Hopkinton, attended college in Boston, moved back to Hopkinton in 2018 to raise family Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: Current HPTO appreciation co-coordinator for Marathon School; active room parent for classrooms at both Marathon and Elmwood schools; active member at Faith Community Church in the children’s ministry; discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship (held at Faith Community Church) General statement: I grew up in Hopkinton and attended Hopkinton Public Schools. My husband, Peter, and I moved back in 2018. We have three children, two of whom attend Elmwood and Marathon, and a 4-year-old who will start school in 2023. I am very active in the schools and have a personal relationship with many of the staff members, teachers and principals. My firsthand experience of having children in HPS gives me real insight into the issues, concerns and priorities many parents and community members may have regarding our schools. I hope to take this real-time experience and use it in making informed decisions. Having been raised in Hopkinton gives me a unique perspective that is different to any other candidate. Now with my own children, I have a vested interest in the longevity of the Hopkinton Public Schools’

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I hope to provide a new outlook on maintaining the excellence of HPS. I promise to promote civility and compassion and use common sense in my decision-making.

My top priorities are the mental health crisis facing our children as we emerge from the pandemic; managing effectively the exponential growth in our student population in the last several years while also improving the school buildings to handle such an increase; and continuing the excellence of Hopkinton Public Schools’ academics.

I hope to receive your vote, and I promise to work endlessly to do my best to promote and improve the Hopkinton Public Schools.

HOLLY MORAND Position being sought: School Committee, 2-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Research fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; doctoral candidate, behavioral health Education: B.A. in chemistry/philosophy from Assumption University; M.S. in applied statistics from UMass Lowell; Master of Social Work from Simmons University; Ph.D. candidate in behavioral health from Arizona State University Years lived in Hopkinton: 18 — I bought my house in May 2004. I grew up in Holliston and have had family in Hopkinton since the 1920s. I also went to Holliston High during school choice, and many of my friends were from Hopkinton.

Governmental experience: Permanent Building Committee 2013-14, social worker for Hopkinton Youth & Family Services 2016-17 Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Freedom Team board member (current), 18-22 EXCEL Program committee member (2021), HPTA president (2018-19), Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) advisory board member (2016-17), Resolve of New England public speaker (2012-18) General statement: As a mom of two young kiddos and a 20-year resident of Hopkinton, I know how our schools have grown. However, as we have seen for years and worsening throughout the pandemic crisis, our kids struggle in many ways. Students need help with big feelings and appropriate ways to interact with others in many social situations.

For our town to continue the high level

of education provided, we must ensure we look at every child as a whole person and make every effort to fill whatever needs they bring into the building. I believe that diversity is a strength, and equity is superior to equality.

My background in science, math, research, social work and behavioral health positions me uniquely to address many of these issues head-on. I have worked as a school counselor with Milford, Franklin and Hopkinton students, addressing mental health struggles; I have created social skills, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation curriculum for health care providers. I currently run an evidence-based research project at BWH to integrate mental health services into standard care delivery. I created many programs for kids in town on substance use. I have volunteered with organizations that serve many at-risk individuals. The most critical piece of this work is engaging stakeholders, listening to the opportunities for growth, and collaborating on a solution.

Please consider voting for me on May 16. Please contact me anytime so I can listen to what your family’s needs may be.

JENNIFER DEVLIN Position being sought: School Committee, 1-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Teacher Education: Doctor of Education, Northeastern University; Master of Education, Framingham State University; Bachelor of Science in international business, Ithaca College Years lived in Hopkinton: 18 Governmental experience: School Committee (2017-20), Elementary School Building Committee for Marathon School (2017-20), Growth Study Committee (2019-21), Center School Re-Use Advisory Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Youth Soccer volunteer coach, HPTA classroom volunteer General statement: My name is Jenn Devlin and I am running for the one-year open seat on the Hopkinton School Committee.

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cal to effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of the committee. Along with the institutional knowledge I acquired over three years serving on the School Committee, I bring perspective from my time on the Growth Study Committee, the Elementary School Building Committee (for Marathon school) and the Center School Re-Use Advisory Committee.

Our schools continue to experience growth in student population and diversity. Simultaneously, teachers and school leaders are working to address the impacts of the pandemic on student development and health, and our community is in the midst of a feasibility study to address another aging school building. My past service to the town positions me well to offer insight into these matters, which I believe will be the major focus of our district and the work of the School Committee in the coming year. I see all of these as opportunities for our district to continue delivering an excellent education to the children of Hopkinton.

I respectfully request your consideration this May, and look forward to continuing to serve our community.

JARED PRAY Position being sought: School Committee, 1-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Consultant in pharmaceutical industry Education: B.S. in chemical engineering from Bucknell University, master’s from Dartmouth College, MBA from Bentley University Years lived in Hopkinton: 17 Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: Coach in youth sports General statement: I have lived in Hopkinton for 17 years with my wife, Jessica, and our three children (first-grader, fourth-grader and future member of the Class of 2038). The past two years, we have asked our children to disproportionally shoulder the weight of COVID restrictions. We now must help them gain what they have lost academically and socially, while improving where we as a district have fallen short.

This is not the time for the School Committee to relax — there is too much to accomplish.

Specifically: — We must do more to support all kinds of learners, including students with learning disabilities and special needs as well as advanced learners. Investment by the community has made this a top-10 district in Massachusetts.

The next School Committee must commit to maintaining the current standard of excellence.

— Plan for future space needs.

While a replacement for Elmwood School is the biggest near-term need, let’s continue our work towards the proposed long-term master plan.

— Be more diligent in ensuring that our schools are a safe, positive environment for each and every student.

In addition to a passion for the education of our children, I bring a business mindset, problem-solving experience, the perspective of working parents with young children, and, uniquely on this next School Committee, the perspective of a father. With my background and experience along with a passion for excellence in this school district, I ask you to vote for Jared Pray for School Committee on May 16th.

FRAN DeYOUNG Position being sought: Planning Board, 1-year term (incumbent) Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Sales Education: B.S. Purdue University, MBA Michigan State University Years lived in Hopkinton: Since 2006 Governmental experience: Planning Board (7 years), Zoning Advisory Committee (2 years), Growth Study Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: Milford Regional Medical Center Contributors Council, Hopkinton Little League past president, Hopkinton Running Club past president, coached various youth sports (soccer, basketball, baseball) General statement: I’m running for the Planning Board open seat because I continue to have a passion for

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MARIA ELYSE BARRETT MIHAJLOSKI Position being sought: Planning Board, 5-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Education: Psychology and neuroscience degrees from University of Miami Years lived in Hopkinton: 5 Governmental experience: Zoning Advisory Committee for three years Additional volunteer/service experience: I am on the Hopkinton Moms Group board and am the vice president of eHop. I have also been the regent of my Daughters of the American Revolution chapter for the past three years, and am a former member of the Junior League of Boston.

General statement: My name is Maria Elyse Barrett Mihajloski, Those who know me know me as Elyse, and I am running for a seat on the Hopkinton Planning Board. I am a hard worker and problem solver, and have a history of involvement with the town and volunteer groups in town. As our town continues to grow and change, I believe our board and committee members need to reflect that too.

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dren, a 4-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. We very much enjoy the trails and parks around town. We would love to see more thoughtful well-planned growth in the downtown area and are anxiously excited for the corridor project to finish!

I believe it is important to have a Planning Board member who has a slightly different view about the town.

As a parent of young children, I can bring this valuable perspective and complement the knowledge and skill sets of the current board members.

My skills of research, critical thinking, problem solving and knowledge of various groups in town are a great complement to the other board members. Being a member of eHop, I try to stay up to date on town issues, and having served on ZAC I feel I have an adequate background of town bylaws and how committees are run in town.

NANCY “PUNKY” DRAWE Position being sought: Housing Authority, 5-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired teacher/nanny Education: Creative writing at Emerson College, Boston Years lived in Hopkinton: 195456, 1974-80, 1991-present Governmental experience: Hopkinton Housing Authority member, Hopkinton Senior Center Council on Aging member/secretary, Veterans Celebration Committee member, Volunteer Advisory Committee member Additional volunteer/service experience: Computer tutor at Hopkinton Senior Center; wrote weekly columns about the Senior Center for the Hopkinton Independent, Hopkinton Crier and hopnews.com; weekly news reporter for Senior Center activities on HCAM; member of School Council at Center School; vice president of Brampton Circle Tenants Organization at Hopkinton Housing; lunch hostess at Hopkinton Senior Center; trained as a Dementia Friends Champion; currently volunteering to do Dementia Sessions for the Age/Dementia Friendly Initiative in Hopkinton General statement: As a resident of Hopkinton Housing myself, I have attended most of the monthly board meetings over the last 20 years and have firsthand experience in what our needs are. As a member of the Housing Authority board, I am able to provide a direct voice and be an active advocate for the other residents. If elected, I will continue to work with the other board members as well as the housing director to maintain and improve Hopkinton senior housing. If you, members of your family or friends move to Davis Road in the future, I’m the one you would want to have on your side! Thank you for your support!

REBEKA HOFFMAN Position being sought: Housing Authority, 2-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired, substitute teacher in Hopkinton schools Education: Attended University of Chicago, majored in public affairs; B.S. in foods and nutrition, Framingham Candidates | 23

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State University; M.Ed. in nutrition education, Framingham State Years lived in Hopkinton: 33 Governmental experience: Current chair, Hopkinton Housing Authority; vice chair, Sustainable Green Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: Various church leadership positions General statement: My goals are to provide fiscal oversight and to contribute to the development of policies to manage Hopkinton Housing Authority facilities in a sound and humanely appropriate manner. As a commissioner, I will continue to work to ensure that Hopkinton’s affordable rental housing units for elders, disabled people and low/moderate-income families are safe and pleasant places to live.

RICK JACOBS Position being sought: Board of Health Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Retired M.D./assistant professor UMass Chan School of Medicine Education: Undergraduate at University of Pennsylvania, UMass Medical School, residency at Mount Auburn Hospital, fellowship at New England Deaconess, master’s in health care administration at Clark University Years lived in Hopkinton: 39 Governmental experience: Past three years on Hopkinton Board of Health Additional volunteer/service experience: Hopkinton Cultural Council

member (current); Hopkinton High School boys varsity tennis team assistant coach (current); UMass Chan School of Medicine Admission Committee (current), Bridge Advisory Board (current), Alumni Board (current) General statement: I have had the privilege of serving the community for the past three years on the Hopkinton Board of Health during the country’s worst public health emergency in over 100 years. Hopkinton was fortunate to be guided during this period by Lisa Whittemore (BOH chair) and Shaun McAuliffe (health director). We mobilize the community to meet the state’s requirements, and sometimes institute requirements more rigorous than the state, in order to keep our residents safe.

I emergently reinstated my medical license, which allowed me to vaccinate several hundred town residents (including children, adults and senior citizens).

Thus, today, Hopkinton’s BOH is in a position for the first time in two years to direct more of its attention to the other pressing needs in public health (vaping, tobacco, opioids, PFOS/PFOA, ticks, EEE, influenza, RSV, depression as well as managing the MRC and Community EMS services).

and care; M.S., leadership and policy in early childhood education; J.D. Years lived in Hopkinton: 14 Governmental experience: One year on Cemetery Commission, served on Marathon School Council, paid positions for Massachusetts Department of Education and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Additional volunteer/service experience: President, Lucy Legacy’s Foundation 2020-present, treasurer 2019-20, member 2017-2019; Hopkinton Girl Scout troop leader, 2018-present; Wheelock College Alumni Association, Wheelock College Corporation member General statement: Hopkinton’s cemeteries are places of solitude and remembrance for both those with loved ones buried there and citizens in our community. The upkeep of our town’s

cemeteries is important to our entire community, but most importantly to the families who frequent the cemeteries. As a community, we must invest in keeping our cemeteries well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing. We also have a duty to cherish the deep historical roots contained within our cemeteries. We need a plan that will ensure the grounds, roads and headstones are preserved and safe for those visiting or using the cemeteries for study or recreation. Funds from the sale of plots, Community Preservation Funds and general town funds all are used to maintain and improve our cemeteries and are vital to their upkeep and continuance. It has been my honor to serve on this committee for the past year, and I look forward to hopefully continuing my service if my neighbors elect me again. Thank you.

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KYLA McSWEENEY Position being sought: Cemetery Commission, 3-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Director of innovation and program support, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Education: B.A., early education

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There are several key aspects to a Detroit-style pizza, Sproul says. First, it’s square-shaped. Authentic Detroitstyle pizzas are cooked in a blue steel pan (hence the name Blue Square Pizza). In the 1940s, the pans were used in automotive factories, Sproul says, and Italian workers would bring them home to press out pizza dough.

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opkinton High School lined up one of the toughest schedules in the history of the baseball program this year, answering the call as powerhouses around the state wanted to take on the Hillers.

Coach Steve Simoes planned on having a pair Hopkinton High School senior John Wauters delivers of pitchers who are going a pitch during the Hillers’ 4-0 victory over Holliston on to play at the next level, April 24. but the team was dealt games against a Nauset team that went a setback when Bryant 20-0 a season ago along with perennial University-bound Vin Purpura suffered powers Xaverian and Lincoln-Sudbury. a broken leg that will keep him out for Hopkinton also has two games the season. scheduled — one of them at Fenway Park “That was a little deflating for the this past Friday — against a Medfield kids,” Simoes said. “We’ve had to battle squad that Simoes said might be the top through some adversity and we have one team in the state. of the toughest schedules in the state. A “They know it’s going to be a challot of teams wanted to play us.” lenge,” Simoes said. “We have a tough A quartet of seniors have stepped stretch coming up and our league is up in Purpura’s absence to try to fill the excellent this year. It’s as good as it’s role and ensure that Hopkinton will field ever been.” a deep pitching staff this spring. Simoes Even without Purpura, Simoes said said John Wauters, who is slated to conpitching will be the Hillers’ strength this tinue his baseball career at Bentley, has spring. become a de facto ace. Mike Burney, “Losing our best kid was hard, but Nick Paharik and Andrew Gaughan all these guys have stepped up,” he said. “I are contributing on the mound. thought we were going to be really deep “Those are four kids who have all on the mound, and that has been the case, done really well,” Simoes said. “We have it’s really kept us in games.” gotten really good contributions from Simoes also expects the bats to get guys on the mound.” hot as the season progresses.

The Hillers will look to Paharik and “We have not hit yet, but I think we fellow senior Dylan Locke to lead the will,” he said in mid-April, prior to a 15way offensively after they anchored the run outburst in a win over Ashland. “We batting order a season ago. Locke, the are playing a lot of kids in different spots starting catcher, was the team’s offensive and trying to figure things out. They work MVP. Senior Scott Pagliuca has been hard at it, so I don’t even worry about another key contributor through the first that. It will ultimately come around.” part of the year as Hopkinton posted wins The objective for the Hillers this in four of its first six games. spring is similar to most seasons, al“He has been really hot for us ofthough this year they will be playing for a fensively,” Simoes said. spot in the newly implemented statewide The committee-based approach will postseason tournament. be needed as Hopkinton faces a brutal “These kids are used to being on non-league schedule that includes some championship teams,” Simoes said. “The of the top teams in the state and a Trigoal is to get into the tournament and Valley League slate that Simoes said also have their experience take over.” looks to be strong. The schedule includes

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Will Collins is in his fourth year with the Hillers program, but this is his first as the varsity coach as he steps in for Shannon Allberry-Yerardi, who is on maternity leave.

“I’ve been involved in coaching for about 10 years and I look at this as a big opportunity,” Collins said. “There are some players who made the varsity when they were younger, and now I have the chance to coach them this year.”

Two of those veteran players are pitchers Charlotte Cann and Julianna Ceddia, both of whom are senior captains.

“They are both great friends and wonderful people and they came into this season with a lot of experience,” Collins said. “They really root for one another to be successful, even though they play the same position. They want the other one to pitch and play well.”

Senior Emily Jurasek also is serving as a captain this spring and has moved to shortstop after playing the outfield as a junior.

“She has been a great vocal leader and she’s done a good job communicating with the other fielders,” Collins said. “She will be the leadoff hitter again this year.”

Collins noted that Jurasek hit around .370 a season ago.

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“We are looking to see big things out of her,” the coach said.

Junior outfielder Caroline DeSimone is the team’s fourth captain and a returning TVL All-Star.

“She was one of the better players in the league last year,” Collins said. “She covers a lot of ground in the outfield and she is very athletic. She’ll be a great hitter for both average and power. The expectations are high for her.”

Even with all of the experience the Hillers bring to the table, there still is a large contingent of newcomers who are playing big roles. Hopkinton started the season with four of the six freshmen on the roster earning spots in the starting lineup, and they helped the Hillers to a 3-3 start. The new blood factors into the team’s goals this spring.

“We are looking for a positive team culture and to make sure all of our players have a good experience,” Collins said. “We want to be competitive and we want to develop this young corps of freshmen we have.”

The senior captains have been “vital” when it comes to helping the younger players along, Collins said.

“They have been very open to talking to the coaching staff about things they observe and recommendations they have for how we run practice and what we want to work on as a team,” he said. “We have a great group. They are very close, and the ninth-grade class is mature past their age.”

Collins was clear that he did not view the season as a rebuilding campaign.

“We are hoping to contend in the league,” he said. “That’s our goal. We want to be competitive in every game and compete in our league. The expectation is that we are going to win games.”

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Garden Club spring plant sale May 7 The Hopkinton Garden Club’s annual spring plant sale is Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hopkinton Town Common. Club members will be selling perennials, many dug from their own gardens, and annuals, to include a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs. All members participate in this event, which funds the club’s town beautification efforts and education programs, to include the speaker series and the scholarship fund, as well as conservation objectives. For more information and updates, check the club’s website (hopkintongardenclub. org), Facebook page (facebook.com/ HopkintonGardenClub) and Instagram page (@hopkintongardenclub).

K of C Nite at the Races May 7 The Knights of Columbus is hosting a fundraising event for adults (18 and up) called A Nite at the Races on Saturday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Hall (20 Church Street). Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be 10 horse races and 10 grand prize gift drawings.

All admission tickets, which are $10 each, are eligible for a door prize. Food and beverages, including premium beer and wine, will be available. For more information, visit bishopricekoc.org.

Police Association Kids Fishing Derby May 14 The Hopkinton Police Association will host the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday morning, May 14, at the Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association on Lumber Street. This free event is for ages 15 and under who live in Hopkinton and surrounding towns.

The first 150 children to register will

receive a free T-shirt. Refreshments are provided, and trophies will be presented to children who catch the most fish and the biggest fish. For more information, contact Officer Jay Deiana at 508-4973401, ext. 1290.

Timlin Event at HHS June 18 Registration is open for the 19th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which is returning in person to Hopkinton High School on June 18. The event, also called A Race to Cure ALS, will retain a virtual component this year.

The 5K road race and family fun day is a fundraiser for The Angel Fund for ALS Research. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the family fun day activities with live music, food, games, raffles, a silent auction and other activities until noon. For more information or to register, visit sharontimlinrace.org.

MBCC Against the Tide at State Park June 18 The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will host its annual Against the Tide event on Saturday, June 18, at Hopkinton State Park. The event features multiple competitions and recreational activities, including a half-mile or 1-mile swim, a 5K or 10K run and a 3-mile fitness walk. There also will be a virtual component from June 11-18. Proceeds benefit MBCC’s work toward breast cancer prevention, locally and nationally. For more information and to register, visit mbcc.org/swim.

Freedom Team Pride Parade June 19 The second annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, sponsored by the Hopkinton Freedom Team and in collaboration with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services and the Hopkinton Youth Commission, is scheduled for Sunday, June 19, from 2-5:30 p.m. Participants will parade one lap of Loop Road around the schools from 3-4 p.m. and then gather on Field 1 behind Hopkinton Middle School for a celebration from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, visit hopkintonfreedomteam.org.

Little League spring fundraiser May 13

Hopkinton PolyArts festival Sept. 10

Hopkinton Little League’s spring fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, May 13, from 7-11 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Hall, 20 Church Street. Food and beverages will be provided by Snappy Dogs, Start Line Brewery and Mary’s Fine Wines. Tickets, which include an open bar, are $110 and can be purchased at hopkintonlittleleague.org.

There also will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will be used to improve fields and the overall playing experience.

The 2022 Hopkinton PolyArts festival will be held at the Town Common on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event, established in 1974, features regional artisans, crafters and local nonprofits. Now a subcommittee of the Hopkinton Cultural Council, it is managed by a small committee of volunteers. Proceeds fund multiple scholarships to local high school graduates majoring or minoring in the arts. For more information, including a vendor’s application, visit cozzens.net/polyarts.

Veterans Breakfast first Friday of each month

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Oct. 2

The Veterans Breakfast is held on the first Friday of every month from 9-10 a.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center. In July, and if the first Friday of the month is a holiday or snow day, the breakfast switches to the second Friday.

No registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Beck at the Senior Center, 508-497-9730.

Registration is open for the 34th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2. Funds raised are donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk features four distances, from the full marathon (starting in Hopkinton) to a 5K. To register or to support a walker, visit JimmyFundWalk. org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for a $5 discount off the registration fee. All registered participants will receive a bib, medal and T-shirt.

Trails organizations seek monthly volunteers The Hopkinton Trail Coordination and Management Committee (TCMC) and the Hopkinton Trails Club have created a monthly trail volunteer day on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-noon. Residents also are encouraged to inform these groups of maintenance issues observed on trails (downed trees, trails becoming overgrown, etc.) by emailing TCMCchair@ hopkintonma.gov or hopkinton.trails. club@gmail.com. For more information, visit hopkintontrailsclub.com.

First Friday Open Mic With Feature Rob Siegel | May 6, 8:00 p.m.

Our monthly First Friday Open Mic is a great way for singers to put themselves in front of a very supportive and fun crowd and to learn by watching other singers.

Socializing and sign-up will take place from 7:30 to 8:00 pm. Rob Siegel is well known in Boston folk music circles as an innovative songwriter who draws from his idyllic yet stressed-out middleclass, suburban existence and produces memorable, intelligent, well-crafted songs.

Mother’s Day Classical Concert | May 8, 1:00 p.m.

What a wonderful gift to get mom or that special someone in your life — music! Join us for a beautiful program of chamber music performed by members of Worcester Chamber Music Society: Peter Sulski, violin; Ariana Falk, cello; and Randy Hodgkinson, piano. Your ticket includes the concert, tea, and sandwiches.

The Secret Door: Hopkinton’s Mind Reading and Magic Experience | May 20, 8:00 p.m.

The Secret Doorway is an astonishing evening of mind-reading with comedian, hypnotist, and sleight-of-hand artist Peter Gross. Peter uses the quick hands of a card shark, the improvisational skills of a stand-up, and a con man’s command of human psychology. Peter has performed at the White House, The Kennedy Center, Canada’s National Theater, and on National Television.

Treblemaker’s Spring Concert | May 21, 7:30 p.m.

Enter Stage Left Theater’s adult community chorus, the Treblemakers, are back ready to entertain you with their first live performance in two years! Under the direction of Eric Miller, this spring concert, Treblemakers At The Tonys, will include classic Broadway musical hits!

Light refreshments will be served.

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Skip Hayward Francis Edward “Skip” Hayward, 88, died April 16 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jean (McSweeney) Hayward, to whom he was married for 67 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Francis “Doc” and Virginia (Fecteau) Hayward.

He was a 1952 graduate of Hopkinton High School. As a member of the football team for all four years, Skip played running back and fell in love with a cheerleader, Jean McSweeney. Three years after high school, in 1955, Skip and Jean got married. During those early years of marriage, Skip worked at Pyne’s Sand and Gravel.

In the late ’50s, he began what would become a long and highly impactful career at Rosenfeld Concrete. Skip was an incredibly dedicated and reliable employee for the company. During his time with Rosenfeld, the company expanded to become one of the largest concrete suppliers in Eastern Massachusetts and was instrumental to the expansion of the Massachusetts Turnpike into Boston in 1965.

Skip also was deeply connected to the Hopkinton community. He served as an on-call firefighter and plowed for the town during major snowstorms. Skip was an incredibly talented operator, as he was one of a select few who ran the largest snowplowing grater in Hopkinton.

He enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife and friends. In later years, his hobbies included working with his son, babysitting grandchildren, watching the Patriots, listening to the Red Sox and visiting Foxwoods. He truly loved his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Skip is survived by his children, Michael Hayward, Diane Hayward, Susan Aitken and husband Gary, and Mary Prescott and husband Michael, all of Hopkinton, Joanne Sables and husband John of Melbourne, Florida, and Susan Roberts of Leominster. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by siblings David Hayward, Shirley Clark and William Hayward, as well as sons-in-law Fred Hoskins and Gordan Roberts.

A funeral was held April 22 from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church, followed by burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Skip’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Carol Kaminsky Carol Ann (Luukko) Kaminsky, 81, of Hopkinton passed April 16 at Milford Regional Medical Center.

Carol was the middle daughter of the late Edward and Helen Luukko. She lived in Westborough until her marriage to Frank Kaminsky on Sept. 20, 1958.

They were residents of Hopkinton for the entirety of their marriage.

Carol was a dispatcher for the Hopkinton Police Department and served Hopkinton’s youth for many years as a baker at both Center and Elmwood schools. She later worked at Framingham Union Hospital. Carol loved the beach. When her children were young, summers were spent at Sandy Beach, Hopkinton State Park, down the Cape and at Ocean City, Maryland. She enjoyed traveling to the coast of Maine in later years. Carol loved collecting antique and vintage bottles as well as finding treasures at yard sales far and wide. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 63 years, Frank Kaminsky, Carol leaves daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Fred Prince of Seven Lakes, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law Frank and Laurie Kaminsky of Winchendon; and daughter Lynn Beecher of Hopkinton.

She leaves seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Campbell and Nancy Gaucher.

Following a service at Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, interment was held April 20 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s memory to Baypath Humane Society, 500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Dorothea Pecora Dorothea A. (Moran) Pecora, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on April 10 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothea was born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Edward P. and Avis (Mills) Moran. She grew up in Hopkinton, where she was a graduate of Hopkinton High School. Dorothea lived most of her life in Worcester, also spending time in Enfield, Connecticut, before moving to Shrewsbury two years ago. Dorothea was a nursing assistant in labor and delivery at St. Vincent Hospital for 16 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Our Lady of Loreto Church, where she was in the church leisure club. Dorothea enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, going out to eat, playing bingo, going to the casino and socializing with the residents and staff at Orchard Grove.

Dorothea’s husband, Pasquale Pecora, passed away in April 1965, and her loving life partner, Virgilio “Virg” Faticanti Jr., passed in November 2021. She is survived by her four children, Joseph Pecora and wife Gail of Worcester, Kenneth Pecora of Sun City, Arizona, Dorothea Pecora and significant other Gary Abasciano of Worcester, and Anna Straight and husband Robert of Upton; six grandchildren, Angela Pecora, Joseph Pecora, Michael Pecora and wife Diane, Monica Pecora and significant other Shane Nicholson, Stephanie Hudon and husband Lance, and Samantha Straight

and fiancé Joseph Annino; four greatgrandchildren, Sage, Silas, Kiana and Isla Mae; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Moran, and a sister, Patricia Sheehan.

A funeral was held April 15 in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, Worcester. Burial was held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Tammy Sullivan Tammy A. Sullivan of Waltham died April 16 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 58 years old.

Born in Framingham on Oct. 2, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Patricia (Lowd) Sullivan. A graduate of Framingham High School, she had worked for various software and technology companies including Intranets. com (later known as Webex-Cisco) and Locus Robotics, where she had worked as an accounting manager.

Tammy was kind to everyone she met and made fast friends with all who crossed her path. Known for being anything but shy, she embodied the saying “There are no such things as strangers … just friends we haven’t met yet,” and always had genuine concern for others.

She loved reading, riding motorcycles and watching her favorite science fiction movies and television programs, especially “The Orville” series. An avid cat lover, she never went a day without having at least two beloved feline friends.

In addition, she made many happy memories as a child camping with her family.

Tammy leaves her siblings, Thomas Sullivan of Hopkinton, Charles Alexander of Mashpee, Sharon Crowley of Milford and Cheryl Sullivan of Framingham, many nieces, nephews and cousins, and her aunt, Linda Willk of Framingham.

Family and friends honored and remembered Tammy’s life by gathering for calling hours in the Joyce Funeral Home, Waltham, on April 21, followed by a prayer service and sharing of memories.

Burial was private. A memorial Mass was to be said in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 (mspca.org).

Christo Mastrogianis Christo “Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at his home April 25. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Mary (Caracostas) and Hercules Mastrogianis.

Christo took pleasure in gardening, movie nights with his Davis Road neighbors and discussing current events.

Christo spent more than 25 years working as a mechanical engineer for Chemplast Corporation. During his retirement, he was employed as a driver with JFK Transportation, a place where he was

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Christo leaves behind two children, John Mastrogianis and wife Tami of Hopkinton, and Lena Marie Smith and husband Jeff of New Castle, Washington; his sister, Angela O’Connell and husband Ted of Peabody; four grandchildren, Christina Hartry of Framingham, Tia Mastrogianis of Millbury, and Joseph and Alexandra Smith of Washington.

A funeral service was held May 1 at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA 01701.

Barbara Kimball Barbara Kimball, 94, of Hopkinton died comfortably at home in hospice, in the care of her family, just as she wanted. Born in Wellesley to the late Leroy and Anna Siebert, Barbara was determined to live her life her way. She took up flying when her father told her she couldn’t get a motorcycle license. Working at Hilliard’s Candy Store helped her afford lessons that later led her to join the Civil Air Patrol.

In her life, she was a Sunday school teacher at Grace Church in Framingham, a Cub Scout den mother, Hopkinton secretary for the selectmen, worker at the Welfare Office, and more notably assistant branch manager at the Hopkinton/Holliston Bank for Savings, now Middlesex Savings Bank.

Barbara was an avid outdoors woman and loved going to the various Audubon sanctuaries and trips hosted by Audubon, her favorite being Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, where she led birding walks. Her other favorite place in the world was Baxter State Park, where she was always on the lookout for a moose. Many family trips out hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing and camping with her late husband Everett, children and/or grandchildren over the years gave her great joy. She would often be spotted for her evening walks around town with her son Wayne. On trips down to Arkansas, where she would visit her son Ken and his family, she enjoyed adventures with the grandkids and great-grandkids, including mudding on four-wheelers. Another group she enjoyed was the Walk’n Mass Volkssport Club.

This tenacious and wonderful woman was predeceased by her husband Everett, their daughter Deborah Anne, their son Kenneth, and grandson Kenneth Jr. She leaves behind her two sons, Wayne and his partner Sharon, and Clifford and his wife Barbara, three grandchildren Tracy, Christine, Carrieann, and Kat, 8 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren with one more on the way.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, massaudubon.org or Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club.

Funeral arrangements are being held privately with family and are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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Police Log ARRESTS April 16

2:34 p.m. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Kevin Sager responded to a motor vehicle crash on East Main Street and subsequently arrested a 49-year-old Curtis Road resident and charged him with OUI liquor. An ambulance responded, and Officer Shannon Beloin accompanied the involved party to the hospital. Officer Brittany Firth stayed with him until his release.

The vehicle was towed.

Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, this is an abbreviated version of the Police Log. For the full Police Log visit the Hopkinton Independent website at HopkintonIndependent.com.

injuries were reported. Officer Ferreira requested a portable breath test.

10:52 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator in a dark sports car on West Main Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and checked the area with a negative find.

10:55 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Benjamin Stickney and Matthew LaTour responded along with the Fire Department to Weston Lane to a report of a fire alarm sounding, sprinklers going off and a flooded apartment.

Fire was found on the third floor. A message was left for the on-call detective.

April 14 6:43 a.m. A Daniel Road resident reported her dog cornered a fisher cat

and she requested assistance. Officer Shannon Beloin responded and put down the fisher cat. The caller took her dog to the vet. Officer Beloin spoke with the animal control officer.

7:57 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana completed community policing on Main Street.

8:51 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious incident of a man taking photographs of all the cars in a South Street parking lot. Officer Shannon Beloin responded and spoke with the individual, who denied taking photographs.

5:07 p.m. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles on West Main Street. No personal injuries were reported.

11:15 p.m. A Teresa Road caller reported three vehicles racing in the neighborhood. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Matthew LaTour responded and stopped a vehicle and issued a written warning.

April 15 12:52 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth made checks of Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive.

2:47 a.m. Officer Matthew LaTour removed debris from the roadway of North Mill Street.

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April 12 8:33 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street involving two cars and airbag deployment. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Matthew Santoro responded and requested a tow truck. No personal injuries were reported.

10:00 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana assisted a caller who reported he performed some work for a customer and did not get paid the money that was owed. Officer Deiana spoke with the customer, who claimed he did not pay because the caller quit and never finished the job. Officer Deiana advised both parties that it was a civil matter and to contact the courts.

1:20 p.m. A concerned caller reported a small black dog was left in a vehicle parked in the sun on West Main Street.

Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded.

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3:18 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross facilitated a paper exchange between two parties involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on West Main Street.

4:42 p.m. A caller reported the Williams Way street sign was stolen. Officer Matthew LaTour responded and took a report of stolen property.

8:29 p.m. A caller reported someone stole her paycheck and deposited it into their account. Officer Matthew LaTour responded and took a report of fraud.

April 13 8:36 a.m. A caller reported a tree fell in the roadway of Elm Street. Sergeant Scott van Raalten responded and reported no hazard.

11:40 a.m. A South Street caller reported an employee quit and refused to return equipment. Officer Cody Normandin spoke with the caller and advised it was a civil issue.

1:33 p.m. Officer Cody Normandin assisted a disabled motor vehicle on Lumber Street and contacted a tow truck.

4:35 p.m. A concerned caller reported a dog in a car with no windows open on West Main Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and the vehicle was gone upon his arrival.

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6:32 p.m. On Wood Street, Officer Cody Normandin assisted a disabled motor vehicle in a hazardous spot that awaited a tow.

April 18 1:17 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Cody Normandin found property and returned it to the Boston Marathon Athletes Village.

1:26 p.m. A caller reported an intoxicated person on a bicycle on East Main Street. Officers Jessica Ferreira and Cody Normandin checked on the individual and spoke with him. He walked home.

6:32 p.m. A caller reported two loose dogs on Main Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and the dogs were gone upon her arrival.

7:04 p.m. Three calls were received about loose dogs on the center trail off West Main Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and reported the dogs were back at their home.

7:59 p.m. A caller reported a mailbox sticking out in the road on Ash Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and spoke with the homeowner and found minimal damage.

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12:02 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan assisted with fingerprinting at the station.

1:24 p.m. A caller reported two young girls riding scooters in the middle of the roadway of Nicholas Drive. Officer Shannon Beloin responded and spoke with the girls.

3:50 p.m. A caller with a complaint requested to speak with an officer about a past incident. Officer Jay Deiana assisted.

3:58 p.m. A Teresa Road resident reported her son was acting erratically.

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11:29 p.m. A Hillcrest Drive caller reported threats being made. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Matthew LaTour responded and took a report.

3:12 p.m. A caller reported someone in a vehicle on West Main Street attempting to wave cars down. The State Police were notified and responded.

4:43 p.m. A Carriage Hill Road resident reported suspicious activity after finding golf balls all over his yard. The caller stated the same thing occurred last year, with one ball breaking a window.

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8:18 p.m. A caller reported a white sedan parked in the middle of a West Main Street intersection with windows fogged up and a female operator possibly with her head down. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:26 p.m. A caller reported a tan and light-colored bulldog-type dog roaming loose on Church Place. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded to the area and subsequently notified the animal control officer.

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8:08 a.m. A caller reported an injured turkey on East Main Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and notified the animal control officer.

9:03 a.m. A caller reported a box in the roadway of West Main Street.

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April 20 6:43 a.m. A caller reported a company was working on Hayden Rowe Street before 7 a.m. in violation of town bylaw. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and reported the workers were using hand tools and not creating noise.

7:49 a.m. A Thayer Heights Road resident reported his vehicle was egged overnight. Officer Jay Deiana responded and took a report.

9:00 a.m. A caller reported her son was possibly being extorted for money.

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10:17 a.m. Multiple callers reported two dogs running loose in and out of the roadway of Wilson Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded along with the animal control officer and reported the dog sitter was en route to pick up the dogs.

11:35 a.m. A walk-in from Wood Street reported he encountered someone walking out of his driveway as he arrived home. Officer Moira McGaffigan and Jay Deiana responded and checked the area and found a landscaper next door who initially misunderstood which driveway he was in. All was OK. 12:10 p.m. A motorist reported an erratic operator all over the roadway of the Mass Pike. The State Police were notified.

1:07 p.m. A caller reported finding a dog on South Street. The animal control officer was notified. The caller called back and stated the dog was reunited with its owner.

3:39 p.m. An Ash Street resident reported when she got home, she found her door open and her dog missing. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded along with the animal control officer, who picked up the dog and brought it to Baypath.

7:33 p.m. A caller complained of three teens doing wheelies on Main Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and spoke with the teens.

April 22 2:18 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth assisted another police agency with a search on Cordaville Road.

9:05 a.m. A caller reported two dogs running loose on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and did not locate the dogs.

1:34 p.m. The Worcester Police Department requested an officer to check for a male party at his place of employment in Hopkinton. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Basit Dennis responded to Avenue E and the person was not there.

3:56 p.m. A caller requested assistance while he changed a flat tire on Cedar Street. Officers Robert Ekross and Sean McKeon responded and assisted.

4:41 p.m. A Mechanic Street caller reported hearing loud explosion sounds in the area. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Cody Normandin responded and checked with a person who was done with work for the day.

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Chehalem Winery Pinot Noir, Oregon 750mL ...................$19.98 Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy 750mL.......$21.98 Yalumba Barossa Grenache, Australia 750mL ....................$15.98 Dom Pral Beaujolais Rouge, France 750mL .......................$12.98

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