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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 21 | No. 16 | August 19, 2020

Schools move forward with hybrid return

By Sandy Quadros Bowles Contributing Writer

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Alex Barker-Hook connects on a pitch during the Hopkinton Babe Ruth League team’s Central Mass. playoff game vs. Framingham on Aug. 8.

For the full story, see Page 8.

HHS teacher Doug Scott, shown working on 3D masks for use during the COVID-19 pandemic, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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reating face shields for medical professionals and children. Developing a modified police belt and vest to alleviate wearers’ back issues. Making sturdy clips to attach fire helmets more securely onto fire equipment.

Such life-changing results are all in a day’s work for Hopkinton High School robotics/engineering/technology teacher Doug Scott — even if he doesn’t use that word to describe his daily efforts.

“I don’t see it as work,” said Scott, who oversees the Business, Technology & Engineering Department for Hopkinton Public Schools. “I enjoy what I do.”

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opkinton School Committee members agreed unanimously at their Aug. 13 meeting to start school using a hybrid model that combines in-person learning and remote education.

The school year will start Sept. 16, the committee agreed. This allows for 10 days of professional training and planning ahead of a year that will look very different than most.

In this model, students would be assigned to one of two groups. Students in each group would attend school at home one day and then have in-person education the next. The other group would have the same schedule, but on opposing days.

This so-called “A/B model” was chosen because it best reflects the natural rhythm of school year, superintendent of schools Carol Cavanaugh said.

Students also may opt for a fully remote educational option.

About 75 percent of 1,172 parents said they preferred a hybrid model while 25 percent opted for remote instruction,

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he Olde Towne Pound restoration project (originally detailed here in the May 20 issue) was completed last week with its final piece — a wooden gate.

The pound, loINDEPENDENT cated on Main Street just west of the fork THOUGHTS with Wood Street, got JERRY SPAR improvements to the stone wall and landscaping along with a new sign detailing the land’s history.

Residents Jame Moran, Art Brooks and Jeff Barnes and the local landscaping company New View donated their time to fix it up.

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According to Moran’s research, in the early 1700s there were two pounds in town to house livestock, including one on the Town Common. In 1850 a pound of 2,000 square feet was located on townowned land that abutted the rear of 19 Wood St., where it remains today.

After it ceased being used the ground became overgrown, but in the mid-1990s a local Boy Scout led a project to clean it up.

Now it has received another restoration.

There are no parking spots on site, but Moran suggested pulling up on the curb, or parking at the entrance to the Center Trail, which is just up the road.

Class of 2020 goes out in style In case you missed our recap of the Class of 2020 graduation that was held Aug. 2, check the Independent website (HopkintonIndependent.com).

Highlights included speeches from class president Drew Rancatore and valedictorian Timothy Fargiano.

Rancatore, in thanking the administration, noted that when school was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Indeed it is a testament to the way this school made us feel that the majority of us were more disappointed by its cancellation than elated.”

Added Rancatore: “From what I’ve seen over the last four years I can confidently say that there is no collection of 294 students better equipped to handle such an unpredictable setback than these seniors that I proudly call my classmates.”

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Fargiano asked graduates to be aware of the social issues affecting our society and do their part to make a difference in whatever way they desire.

“Throughout history every generation is called upon to respond to events that will challenge, confuse and profoundly affect them for the rest of their lives,” he said.

HHS principal Evan Bishop lauded the students as one of his favorite classes and noted “how you made HHS more inclusive, more spirited and more accepting.”

Prior to the awarding of diplomas, the yearbook was dedicated to Liam Finnegan, an inspirational member of the class, while Hannah Ianelli was presented with the prestigious Marian T. Harris Award. The class’ gift to the school is a stone “H” that was placed in front of the entrance a few months ago.

New pizza place hits town Hopkinton has a new pizza restaurant, as earlier this month the Select Board issued a common victualer license to Royal Pizza, owned by Mamdouh Abdallah and Ayman Galtas. The pair took over Marathon Pizza’s spot at 30 Main St. The location has housed a variety of pizza establishments over the past decade, including Mangia, Vinny’s and Marathon.

Abdallah was part of a team that bought Marathon Pizza from its original owner a few years ago, but he left soon thereafter, only to return now and buy out his former partner.

“I was here three years ago and I stayed just for a couple of months. I couldn’t stand my partner, so that’s why I left,” Abdallah candidly told the Select Board.

Abdallah and Galtas also own Lakeview House of Pizza in Grafton.

Foundation for MetroWest makes donations

Basketball courts closed

The Foundation for MetroWest announced earlier this month that it has granted $3.3 million in emergency relief funding to community organizations since the outbreak of COVID-19. This level of giving is six times greater than the Foundation’s typical grant-making, reflecting the urgency and breadth of the pandemic’s impact.

The funding has been directed to nonprofits providing essential support to MetroWest’s most vulnerable residents during a time of unprecedented demand for critical services. Among those receiving grants are Hopkinton-based Project Just Because as well as Dignity Matters, which has a Hopkinton chapter.

Following a meeting Aug. 12 that included representatives from multiple town departments, the Health Department recommended that the basketball courts outside Hopkinton Middle School be closed indefinitely. The rims were removed from all four baskets in order to ensure compliance.

Crowds of players had been gathering at the courts nightly over the past few weeks to shoot around. On a recent night a group of high school and college players from outside Hopkinton showed up and played organized pickup games, which are not yet allowed under the state’s reopening plan.

No timetable was in place for when the rims would be returned.

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Vote to stop commercial solar Fall Town Meeting, at this point, is Sept. 21, meeting in person at the [middle] school.

One important article is to vote yes on the Planning Board’s Solar Overlay District Map. This overlay district, to be clear, defines where large industrial commercial solar farms may be constructed with rows and rows of shining solar arrays, humming noises, and lithium chemical battery storage LETTERS TO rows. This will no longer ruin the backyard views and quiet of THE EDITOR residential neighborhoods, other than the homes that already have been burdened.

To be clear, a homeowner is not restricted in any way by this Solar Overlay District Map from installing roof solar panels or backyard ground mountings that do not disturb their neighbors.

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Tennis courts need divider nets My brother and I were recently playing tennis on the public courts near Hopkinton Middle School. As we were playing, we quickly came across a problem — one that we could not remedy at that moment. Since there were no barriers of any sort between the courts, any tennis ball that was missed or hit improperly would roll onto adjacent courts.

The problem had never been as accentuated as it had on that particular day, despite the fact that I had encountered this problem on various occasions; I counted 10 instances in which a ball from another court rolled onto my court.

Regardless of the skillset of a player, it is impossible to always hit a ball within the bounds of a court, especially during competitive play. Most players usually come to these courts during a specific, short period of time in the late afternoon and early evening, thus worsening this problem. The reasons that cause such busy periods are beyond our control and complex — chief among them is the weather and free time players have later in the day.

The wisest solution to this problem is to set up divider nets that will be able to prevent tennis balls from rolling onto other courts and other balls that are flying towards other courts. Virtually all tennis clubs use these nets because it allows players to not worry about disturbing or being disturbed by players on different courts. Based on my research a good quality tennis divider net can cost anywhere from $300-$500. Three of these nets will be required to create barriers between every court, therefore costing about $900-$1,500 in total. This may seem like a significant amount of money, however, these nets will last for 10 years on average. If we view the cost of these nets from that perspective, we will see that the yearly cost for the nets will range from $90-$150 — a

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Local support for Mermell With one voice, we rise to support Jesse Mermell for Congress in the September 1 primary.

We trust Mermell to show up, work hard, and fight for our values. She has met with us personally on many occasions and has joined our community at the Black Lives Matter protest on the Town Common. We find her to be an attentive and open-minded listener as well as a determined advocate.

Mermell brings to the table her experience as a former Brookline Select Board member, advisor to Governor Deval Patrick, and senior leader at Planned Parenthood.

More importantly, she brings depth to our ongoing discussions about issues that affect us every day. A supporter of the Green New Deal and Medicare For All, she also advocates for racial and social justice, common sense gun legislation, and her plan for COVID-19 response and recovery.

We are impressed by Mermell’s list of endorsements, including the National Education Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Massachusetts Nurses Association, and labor organizations too numerous to list here. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is a strong supporter, as are many of Hopkinton’s own elected officials.

We urge all voters to cast a ballot on or before September 1. For those pulling a Democratic ballot, please join us in voting YES for Jesse Mermell for Congress.

— Hopkinton residents Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Muriel Kramer and Lisa Whittemore, and state Rep. Carolyn Dykema (whose district includes Hopkinton)

Nude couple’s arrest hot stuff Re: the nude couple walking their dog down Hayden Rowe at 6:30 in the sweltering July morning [in last issue’s Police Log section].

So glad we have such stalwart guardians of public morals keeping their eyes peeled to report such imminent dangers to the common weal. Who knows what they might use to break and enter. (For all we know, Lucy, the little gangster’s moll, was probably packing under that fur coat of hers.)

And what a relief the police didn’t wimp out and stoop to peaceable conflict-resolution, doing something as undramatic as advising or escorting them home, but rather escalated it to a full-scale confrontation, foot chase, physical blows, hospitalization, arrest, arraignment, etc. — all to the tune of our tax dollars.

We wouldn’t want such menaces to public safety as these unarmed, unshod, ungarbed vigilantes at large. Better they be speeders, tailgaters, cell-phoning drivers, maskless virus vectors huffing in your face — then they’re right in line with conventional society scofflaws we all know and cherish. But airing out the birthday suit? Full extent of the law!

And lucky that Lucy was such a “nice dog,” she didn’t decide while her devoted owners were being pursued, accosted, manhandled by threatening strangers, to give chase also, and help herself to a bite of police butt for breakfast.

— Margaret Barton, Hopkinton

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Leonard Street plan to be resubmitted after snag with Planning Board

By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer

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all Street Development Corp. will have to wait until the fall to get approval for a construction project on Leonard Street that was first proposed nearly three years ago.

After finally receiving approval for his project from the Conservation Commission two weeks ago, Lou Petrozzi, president of Wall Street Development Corp., appeared before the Planning Board on Monday night seeking an Approval Not Required (ANR) for the project. An ANR is the division of land into lots with frontage on existing roads, whether public or private, or simply reconfiguring lot lines. The Planning Board endorses ANRs certifying that approval under the town’s subdivision regulations is not required.

The project originally was proposed as a subdivision of five houses and the construction of a paper street.

But due to conservation issues the plan has undergone several changes, and now it consists of three lots/houses, all with access from the existing roadway of Leonard Street.

Petrozzi noted that there has been ongoing litigation due to drainage discharging onto the property for many years that created a wetland, as well as a great deal of storm water problems to adjacent properties.

“Under this proposal we are doing extensive mitigation to create a better solution by holding the water back and discharging it through a swale drainage,” Petrozzi said. “It is going to help significantly.”

Petrozzi noted that one condition from the Conservation Commission is likely to result in the granting of an easement to the town for drainage purposes. Wall Street also will create a homeowners association responsible for maintaining drainage structures on the property.

Leonard Street is a combination of public and private way. Town planner John Gelcich said in order for the ANR to be granted, the lots have to be on a public way, or a private way that is maintained and used as a public way.

Petrozzi said he also would be seeking approval for paving 250 feet on Leonard Street — that section, which will be used to access the new homes’ driveways, now consists of gravel — to bring it up to town regulations for subdivisions. He explained that under state statute, property owners own to the middle of a private way, and anyone who abuts a private way has the right to improve that way to the benefit of those who live there.

“We are pretty within our rights to do what we are proposing to do,” he said.

Michael Hildreth, of 19 Leonard St., disagreed. He said the private way being discussed is actually his driveway.

“I’m not sure how people can make improvements on lands I own,” he said.

“It seems unfair to me that someone can come in and claim it’s an access point.”

Gelcich said that while Hildreth may own the land, the street was laid out so that the way can be used to access other properties, giving those landowners right to access the way.

Petrozzi said he has already secured easements from abutters to install water and sewer.

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enforcement.”

Petrozzi offered several solutions, including entering into a covenant with the Planning Board associated with the ANR endorsement in which there would be a bond, similar to a subdivision, to make improvements to the roadway, and once those improvements are completed his company would be able to build on the lots.

“So that serves both sides,” he said.

Gelcich said it would be a concern to have an ANR approval in conjunction with a proposal to construct a way.

Petrozzi also offered to extend the 21-day window in which the Planning Board has to vote on the ANR, but Gelcich said under the law there could be no extension.

Ultimately, Petrozzi chose to withdraw the ANR and submit a revised plan and application. The hearing and discussion for that plan is to take place at the Planning Board’s Sept. 28 meeting.

Town counsel hasn’t visited the property. We’ve been through a long process here … and we think we’ve come up with a solution that is beneficial to the neighbors, the town and Wall Street. ­— Lou Petrozzi, president of Wall Street Development Corp. the ANR but struggled, pointing to an opinion from town counsel that the proposal likely does not meet ANR conditions.

“While town counsel may have their opinion, they do leave it up to the Planning Board to make that determination based on conditions on the ground,” Petrozzi said. “Town counsel hasn’t visited the property. We’ve been through a long process here … and we think we’ve come up with a solution that is beneficial to the neighbors, the

town and Wall Street.”

Several Planning Board members agreed the current proposed plan was better than the original plan, but they still were uncomfortable approving the ANR due to the current gravel condition of the road.

“Because we can’t condition an ANR, we don’t have a lot of control to influence what happens here,” Planning Board chair Gary Trendel said.

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Scott this month was one of two Massachusetts teachers to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award is the highest honor presented by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 math and science teaching.

“It was a pleasant surprise for sure,” Scott said.

Teachers are selected based on their distinction in the classroom and dedication to improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Scott was nominated by Dr. Leigh Estabrooks and Tony Perry of the Lemelson-MIT program. The program, based at MIT, is focused on invention education and teaching young people to become inventors through engineering.

Scott serves as a mentor to other teachers in the program.

The award application process was rigorous. He had to submit a 30-minute video of himself in class and then break down the video, reflecting on his educational choices.

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The lesson involving the Police Department made sense to submit for his video, he said, because it was “a good lesson to look at.”

For one thing, he had to curb the participants’ enthusiasm, in a sense.

“Everyone wants to solve problems right away,” he said of both the students and the police officers. “I had to refocus the kids.”

Before a solution can be developed, students were reminded, the problem has to be identified and quantified. Working with the police, students developed a “problem statement” that detailed the challenge they faced. Students then had to research the issue to learn more and ensure it was a widespread challenge and not just an individual concern, he said.

“There were a lot of different learning moments during that visit,” he said.

Although the effort was not related to the award, Scott and his students have drawn a lot of positive attention locally and beyond for developing a plan to use 3D printers to make face shields for first responders during the pandemic.

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The Senior Center, partially funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation, is running a limited takeout lunch program (Tuesday-Friday) for Hopkinton seniors, particularly those who are homebound and/or have relied on the center for their daily main meal in the past. While there are limited quantities, anyone who knows of a senior who might benefit from this program can call the Senior Center at 508-497-9730. Cost is $2 per meal.

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uring the Aug. 4 Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo and board members indicated their preference that the Sept. 21 Town Meeting be a very short one.

Khumalo said he will recommend NEWS BRIEFS that proponents take no action on nonurgent articles on the warrant in order to limit the meeting to one night.

Member Brian Herr took it a step further, suggesting, “This Town Meeting should be about 20 minutes long, if at all possible,” with the focus on budgetary and emergency issues, “and everything else goes to [the next Town Meeting in] May.” Vice chair Irfan Nasrullah concurred, although he noted, “We don’t know what’s coming in the spring, either,” with another wave of COVID-19 possible, especially if no cure or vaccine has been developed.

Khumalo said town officials are meeting weekly to devise a plan and are considering holding Town Meeting outside due to the pandemic that already has caused the meeting to be delayed twice (the original date was in May).

Tedstone noted that if it’s a windy day, “Social distancing is out the window.”

“If you’re upwind you could be 2 inches away from somebody and not be at risk of catching the virus, whereas if you’re downwind on a day like today you could be 30 yards and you could still catch the virus,” he said. “So it’s something to think about.”

Member Amy Ritterbusch suggested that the decision on the meeting format and schedule be made at least a month beforehand so people can understand the new procedures and how it’s going to work.

COVID cases trend younger In his report to the Select Board, Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe indicated more younger individuals are testing positive for COVID-19, leading to concerns that people are not being vigilant enough.

He said there have been 135 total cases in town, with three currently active.

Two of the three new cases are people who recently returned from trips outside the state.

“Over the last month our confirmed and probable cases are trending younger,” he said. “We have observed positive cases returning from travel down South and out West. We took a look this morning at our probable cases. The average age of a probable case — those getting antibody tests or antigen tests — are 34. Forty-six percent of those are below the age of 29.

“What that’s suggesting is that, consistent with what is going on in the commonwealth in general, as people are traveling or coming back from college, people getting together at parties, gatherings, they’re just not being as careful — or at least that younger population is not being as careful. And that needs to be a focus. The governor, the DPH [Department of Public Health] and local boards in general are focused on messaging to that specific group.”

Board appointments confirmed The Select Board made a number of board appointments. Unless noted, all terms expire June 30, 2023.

Nancy Stevenson, Eric Sonnett and John Pavlov will return as full members of the Historical Commission, with James Haskins and Stacy Spies to serve as associate members. Spies also will serve on the Historic District Commission.

Other appointments include Donna Deneen to the Council on Aging; Joseph Baldiga to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management Citizen Advisory Group (no term length); Geoffrey Rowland, Rebeka Hoffman and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee; Sue Kurys and John Palmer to the Tax Relief Committee along with treasurer/collector Christopher Heymanns; Liisa Jackson as the Parks & Recreation Commission nominee on the Trail Coordination and Management Committee; Chelsea Rockhold to the Youth Commission; Eli Post and Robert Snyder (full members) and Peter Johnson (alternate member) to the Upper Charles Trails Committee; Benjamin Campbell, Josiah Campbell, Michael Sutton, Scott Jurasek and Jane Moran as traffic constables; and William E. Picket Jr. as constable.

Town picks up pair of grants Hopkinton’s Upper Charles Trail Committee has been awarded a $111,563 MassTrails grant for work on the Campus Trail Connector, a proposed 2,750-foot shared use path connecting Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton Middle School and and the new Marathon Elementary School.

The Campus Trail Connector, when combined with adjacent existing and proposed facilities, will allow students, runners, cyclists and others easy passage between the three schools as well as the downtown area, for a total distance of approximately 2.5 miles.

According to a press release from the

town, the funds will allow for a detailed engineering study to determine the exact route, surface materials and total cost and funding sources of the project.

Hopkinton also was awarded a $350,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters program. The money, awarded jointly to the Hopkinton and Ashland Fire Departments, will be used to replace obsolete portable radios, bringing both departments into compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards.

Meanwhile, Khumalo shared more positive financial news at the Aug. 4 Select Board meeting.

“At the end of last week we received a message from the governor’s office which alerted us that our local aid in Chapter 70 [targeted for schools] will be level-funded,” he said. “That represents a positive stream of about $2.5 million based on a line-by-line quick review that we have done so far.”

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polls on the day of the primary.

Degan added that the situation would be reviewed again prior to the November election.

Main Street opening bid date extended MassDOT moved the bid opening date for the Main Street Corridor Project back two weeks, to Aug. 25. According to a press release from the Hopkinton town manager’s office, the decision was made based on input from Construction Industries of Massachusetts, Inc. The release stated that due to the project’s size and scope, contractors have asked for additional time to fully review and prepare a responsive bid.

The project was first advertised by MassDOT on June 27. Once the bid process is complete, MassDOT will award the project so construction can be scheduled and a start date will be announced.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2021.

Town survey underway

Town clerk Connor Degan announced that, following a vote at the Aug. 4 Board of Registrars meeting, early inperson voting for the Sept. 1 primaries will be held at the Senior Center. It’s normally held at Town Hall.

The hours are: Aug. 22-23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Aug. 25 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 26-27 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Aug. 28 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

This is offered in addition to mail-in early voting and in-person voting at the

Khumalo reported that the town is working on a second community satisfaction survey, which is going out to a limited number of residents. The survey will be open to all interested residents at a later date.

“This is our second community satisfaction survey,” Khumalo said. “We are hoping that by conducting a second one we will now be able to start identifying trends in the community.”

He said he hopes to have results by the end of October.

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were created for Hopkinton youngsters to wear, using components the group purchased and assembled.

“This was a great opportunity for kids and some residents to pitch in and do their part to fight COVID-19,” he said.

As part of the award process, Scott also had to provide a portfolio of his accomplishments. “This was the most rigorous self-assessment I ever had to do as a teacher and even as a person,” he said. “I learned a lot about how I teach” and was able to make improvements. The process was “insightful,” he added.

Scott hopes students say the same about his classes. He may be at the front of the classroom, but students must take responsibility for their learning, he said.

“I’m not a top-down type,” he said of his teaching style. “I merely facilitate their learning. You have to allow students to take ownership and leadership of their own education.”

The secret to being a successful teacher is no secret at all, Scott said.

“You just have to work really hard,” he said. “Good teaching is like any other endeavor. If you put time and effort into it, you’ll have good results.”

Winning the award takes more than one individual’s effort, he added.

“I consider this a team win for the students, teachers and administrators I’ve worked with through the years,” he said.

“All the hard work by students, teachers and administrators I’ve worked with over the years has culminated in this award.”

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“It’s been awesome,” coach Steve Simoes said. “It really feels good to give the graduating seniors a final season.

The atmosphere around the team and the effort have been fantastic, it’s had a similar feel to the high school season.”

Simoes said all of the Class of 2020 players have made “outstanding” contributions to the successful squad this summer. Drew Rancatore (before he left for Duke University in early August) hit over .500 in the regular season, leading the league in hitting. Jack Breslin added a power bat in the middle of the lineup.

A pair who will continue to play baseball in college, Tommy Ambrosone (Wheaton) and Alex Barker-Hook (Ithaca), have stood out as well, with Ambrosone playing center field and leading off and Barker-Hook batting cleanup and serving as the team’s top pitcher.

“They have been the glue that keeps everything together,” Simoes said.

Dougherty and 2020 classmate Ethan DeYoung had been slated to play big roles for the Hillers this spring, adding to the disappointment when the season was scrapped due to concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Gabe Lopez, Nick Skiba and Austin Summers all were solid contributors for Hopkinton as well this summer, Simoes said.

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“We’ve followed the social distancing guidelines to the best of our ability,” Simoes said. “We put up barriers and extended our dugout so it’s very long.”

Team benches were replaced by individual buckets: each player brought his own bucket to the game to sit on when he wasn’t at bat or in the field.

“We wear masks in the dugouts, which can be hard at points,” Dougherty said. “But there wasn’t anything we couldn’t handle.”

This season served as a solution for players denied a spring season by the pandemic, but Simoes was unsure whether Hopkinton would continue to field a Senior Ruth team. In a normal year, Simoes, the coach of the HHS varsity team, would not be allowed to coach a summer league team as well.

“The variable is coaching, it’s a matter of whether somebody not associated with the program would want to coach,” he said. “I think it’s a great way for kids who don’t make [American] Legion to play with their schoolmates.”

But, in normal times, Legion ball and AAU often cut into the number of players who would make up the team.

This summer, with the American Legion season canceled, Hopkinton had more than 20 rostered players who relished the chance to compete together.

“Just being able to play with my fiends, one last time,” Dougherty said, “it was a great experience.”

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Epstein caps junior career as runner-up at state tourney

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By Chris Villani Contributing Writer Hopkinton High School 2020 graduate Matt Epstein capped off an impressive junior career with a runner-up finish at the 102nd Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship on Aug. 5, coming from behind to force extra holes in both the semifinal and final matches.

“It was a good week,” Epstein said. “I felt good all week and it was a really good way to end a junior career.”

Epstein, representing Hopkinton Golf Club, was able to advance out of the stroke play round last year, but he fell in his first one-on-one match. This year he again moved on to match play as the field of 168 golfers was whittled down by the stroke play competition, in which Epstein shot a 2-under-par 70 to tie for fourth.

He then won his quarterfinal match 3&2 over Dan Brooks (Dudley Hill Golf Club/Shepherd Hill HS) and moved into the semifinals at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in Harwich.

Down two holes with three to play vs. Joseph Lenane (KOHR Golf Center/ Xaverian HS), Epstein won 17 and 18 to force a playoff. He won the second playoff hole with a par to move onto the final against longtime friend Jack O’Donnell (Boston Golf Club/Boston College High School).

“It was pretty cool to compete against him, he is probably the nicest person I could lose to out of all the kids in the field,” Epstein said. “I’ve known Jack since I was 6 years old and it was fun to go head-to-head with him in the finals, we hadn’t had the chance to do that before.”

Epstein was two-down on the back nine of the final match but fought back to within one heading to the 18th, a 575-yard par5. He made par, one better than O’Donnell’s boMatt Epstein finished second at the Mass. Junior Amateur gey, and the duo Championship on Aug. 5. advanced to a playoff.

O’Donnell, who will play at the University of Michigan, benefited from a good bounce on the playoff hole, a 360-yard uphill par 4. The Cohasset native’s tee shot kicked off a tree and into the fairway. He stuck an 8-iron on the green and rolled in the putt for the playoff win.

Esptein said he worked hard not to press when he was down in the matches.

“I stuck with my game plan of just worrying about this one shot in front of me,” he said. “I knew if I kept my focus and executed I was going to force them to do the same. I was trying to stay disciplined and focus on myself.”

Coming up short in the final match did little to dampen Epstein’s enthusiasm about the week.

“I was happy with the way I played,” he said. “I shot a couple under par in the stroke play and my scores were all hovering around par except for the finals when we were both a few over par, but that was probably from fatigue.”

Spending the week in a Cape Cod hotel with his father, Larry, made the tournament even more memorable.

“We have done golf trips like that hundreds of times,” Epstein said. “To have another week with him before I go to school was special.”

Epstein, who led Hopkinton High School to two state golf titles and was a twotime Tri-Valley League MVP, next will play for William & Mary. He was scheduled to leave for school just days after the Mass. Amateur. The Colonial Athletic Association canceled fall sports due to concerns stemming from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so Epstein and his teammates were planning to train and perhaps play some informal scrimmages against nearby Virginia schools.

“I am a little disappointed, especially because I feel good about my game,” Epstein said. “It would have been nice to try to compete for a spot and play, but this will allow me to acclimate like a normal student.”

In addition to getting his studies underway, Epstein said he is going to use the time to work on his approach shots and dial in his iron game, especially for shots when he is under pressure.

“I am going to try to build on what I learned from this past week,” he said.

Three other Hopkinton golfers competed in the tournament but did not make it out of the qualifying round. Ryan Lundy shot a 75, Ned Dean carded an 81 and Jack Petruney recorded an 83.

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according to survey results presented at the meeting.

The hybrid option was one of three the state required each school district to develop. Plans were submitted for fully remote learning, fully in-person education and the hybrid model that Hopkinton selected.

The three options were required to ensure that schools could make a switch to another model quickly if circumstances warrant it.

Work continues at Hopkins School, Cavanaugh recommended the hybrid model because she where four modular classrooms recently said the buildings will not accommodate the entire school body were set in place. While the addition is in place at a distance of 6 feet, which is the safety standard the meant to handle the increased enrollment, district plans to follow. This would be a particular issue at lunch, the extra space will come in handy for students who will be required to maintain where students would have to remove their masks to eat.

The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Educa- adequate social distancing when they tion said students could be kept 3 feet apart, but Cavanaugh has return. said she is not comfortable with that distance, noting that 6 feet the children of Hopkinton teachers as one of separation is mandated in public places such as grocery stores. method to help support the educators.

Hopkinton could go to a full return to school, based on metrics “We want to bring our people back,” set by the state. Fewer than 1 percent of Hopkinton residents had she said. “I value every one of the teachers a positive test result, which means school could be fully reopened in the Hopkinton schools.” or reopen with a hybrid model under extenuating circumstances.

The adoption of the hybrid model was Cavanaugh said the extenuating circumstances included the lack of approved with the stipulation that the district space to have lunch safely. could pivot to another model a needed if She stressed that the plan would depend on successful negotiathe agreed upon metrics were met. Those tions with the Hopkinton Teachers Association (HTA) metrics were not specified at the meeting.

Members of the HTA have not endorsed a specific plan but There was discussion of reviewing these have raised questions about whether students and staff can return metrics at a future meeting. to school safely.

Although he eventually went along “Can we, within the operational and staffing realities of Hopwith the hybrid model if a change was kinton Public Schools, adhere to the rules of safety and provide a possible in the future, committee member quality education to our students while serving their social emotional Joe Markey said he supported a full return needs as well?” HTA president Becky Abate asked in a letter that to school. was read aloud at the meeting.

He said that other social situations with “When these questions can be answered with certainty, we children, including Little League games and will celebrate a return to the school building, hybrid or otherwise. the district’s own extended-year summer But until then we implore the decision-makers of Hopkinton Public program, resulted in no problems.

Schools to explore other paths and find creative solutions to achieve He noted that the district had placed the excellence that our students and staff deserve and demand,” the strict standards in place for safety issues letter read. such as cleaning rooms and mandating The association raised questions about how the “quality of teachmasks. The district also has purchased coning and learning [would] be impacted with a schedule that includes siderable equipment, including face shields dramatically shortened classes along with frequent disruptions for and plexiglass barriers. mask breaks and cleaning.”

“There are few communities in MasThe HTA also expressed concern about how learning might be sachusetts, if not the entire country, more impacted by “frequent absences by teachers who must remain out prepared for full return,” he said. for any COVID-19 symptoms, or who may be out to care for famCommittee chair Amanda Fargiano said ily members, or provide care to children whose own schools may the committee “picked an option that will enforce a quarantine or COVID-related closure.” serve Hopkinton well, as conditions hold.”

Cavanaugh said negotiations with the HTA were progressing She said she hopes “the staff and stuand that the district hears the concerns of teachers. dents fall into our new pandemic rhythm She said the district is looking into providing child care for and make this a good year.”

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Superintendent, principals address diversity issues

By Sandy Quadros Bowles Contributing Writer

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onversations about race can be difficult, but they are vital — and they are happening in the Hopkinton schools, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop and Hopkinton Middle School principal Alan Keller said Aug. 12 during an appearance on HCAM-TV’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour.

“It’s important to know how to talk to each other, and to have the courage to do it,” Cavanaugh said during the program, which was devoted in its entirety to the issue of race in the Hopkinton schools.

The issue has been brought to the forefront because of the national dialogue and response to the death of George Floyd, who was being restrained by white police officers in Minneapolis. But on a more local level, conversations have centered in part around an Instagram account, BIPOC at Hopkinton.

The account is devoted to “anonymously sharing stories of racial bias and discrimination within Hopkinton as experienced by staff, students, and alumni,” according to the site description.

Individuals have anonymously written about incidents when they were subjected to racism, including the use of the Nword, and offensive comments about their sexuality.

The site was a “real wake-up call,” Keller said.

After reading the posts, Bishop said he had to “step back and reevaluate” how students were feeling. He praised the “brave students” who were willing to share their experiences.

Although he said he encouraged an open dialogue, “clearly, students don’t feel they have a voice,” he said of the posters to the site.

“We can’t shy away anymore,” he

Consequences are important, but there needs to be a really rich dialogue with the student and parents about the comment, about the action. ­— Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop ence. But as educators, the tools are there, she added.

“Our job is education,” she said. “The only way you affect change is to educate, educate, educate.” That education needs to happen across the entire school population, she said.

When students are called out for racist behavior, the education portion is as important as any potential punishment, the administrators said.

“We’re in the education field to educate, not necessarily to punish,” Bishop said. “Consequences are important, but there needs to be a really rich dialogue with the student and parents about the comment,

added. “We have to be brave enough to have the conversation.”

The change will not happen overnight, the speakers said.

Every aspect of education, including curriculum, decision-making and policies, needs to be viewed through an “anti-racism slant,” Bishop said.

Bringing in a lecturer to address the topic of diversity and inclusion or making a simple policy alteration does not create positive change overnight, they noted.

“This is hard work,” Bishop said. “It’s going to take time. It takes a lot of voices.”

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The following Hopkinton resiCOLLEGE HONORS dents were among those who earned a degree: Cameron Asselin, Christopher Bowman, Neal Chadha, Alexander Clements, Kelsey Cunniff, Michael Cuthbert, Jonathan Demarco, Jonathan DeYoung, Ethan Hart, Siobhan Herr, William Karpenski, Greta Kohl, Julia Krapf, Christopher Lallier, Devon Lamachia, Joseph Lanen, Michael Lanen, Allison McNulty, Matthew Pettepit, Tasneem Rinvee, Katherine Schacterle, Austin Schofield, Christopher Todd, Jennifer Tomlinson, Bryanna Walker and Kayla Winshman. …

Ryan Bannon, Justin Blanchard, Ciara Johnson, Alexander Kravets, Kyle Rector and Ryan Wolfe were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Roger Williams University. …

Andrew McGuire was named to the dean’s list at Providence College. …

Tyler Hyun Bui was named to the dean’s list at Baylor University, where he studies in the College of Arts & Science.

Editor’s note: Information for college honors is provided by the schools. Those interested in being included in this section should forward the information or request for the school to email it to: editor@hopkintonindependent.com.

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about the action” that was offensive.

Keller said he tries to “teach the student what they did was wrong” while working to “make the victim feel whole again.”

Although much work lies ahead, the schools have taken several steps to address the issues.

Hopkinton recently received a grant to bring in a consultant to help work on these issues across all school levels, Cavanaugh said.

A book club for teachers centered around the topic of race.

The Diversity Club at Hopkinton High School will host Let’s Chalk, a community wide event tentatively set for Sept. 2. In this event, community members will be encouraged to write messages of support for inclusivity and unity on their driveways in chalk.

Starting a historic and unprecedented school year with a message of diversity and tolerance speaks volumes about the district’s priorities, Bishop stated.

“It’s a nice way to kick off our school year,” he said.

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eannine Coburn of RE/MAX Executive Realty advises homeowners the market is particularly strong, and now is a good time to buy “more” home for the money.

“With today’s historically low interest rates, a buyer can afford a more expensive home which, in turn, nets the seller more money,” Coburn remarked, adding, “Combined with the incredibly low supply of inventory, it’s a great seller’s market.”

A top-rated real estate agent working in RE/MAX of New England’s No. 1 brokerage firm, Coburn offers 25 years of service, knowledge and experience and thrives on building close, meaningful relationships.

“Jeannine has been a top agent for RE/MAX Executive Realty for almost 20 years, consistently selling 25-plus homes per year,” stated broker/owner Christopher Arienti, adding, “Jeannine always puts the needs of her clients above all else, and ensures the highest level of professionalism and service for those with whom she works. Her strength lies most in how she cares about people, which makes her a cut above the rest. Jeannine is, and will remain, one of the best agents in the business.”

Clients appreciate that Coburn asks questions to determine their likes and dislikes, works to understand their needs, offers different perspectives about properties to consider and then builds a careful, strategic approach to home buying or selling that results in the most positive outcome for the client.

“I love working with people,” Coburn stated, “and I love the process of transforming a house, getting it ready for market and helping the homeowner get to their next home.”

Key advice to sellers: Never underestimate the value of painting (paint, paint, paint) and focus on decluttering the home to the point where it feels stark.

Coburn wants a prospective buyer to walk into a space that feels like a nice hotel, somewhere they might take a nap. She wants them to remember the house, not

the things in it.

She believes in offering a house in a variety of mediums (featured video, individual property website, descriptive brochure with floor plans, social media) to hit as many buyers as possible. Working with her technology team, Coburn ensures properties are featured at the top of Google searches.

Strong, competent and confident, Coburn also is a phenomenal communicator. By nature a problem solver, she strives to eliminate any “surprises” during the real estate process.

Coburn enjoys

hosting several client parties annually, at which new and existing clients might make friends, renew acquaintances and interface one-on-one with key vendors with whom she works.

“I love to stay in close contact with my clients and strive to keep folks informed and educated. These parties have become a great community networking resource to share information and perspectives and get much needed advice,” she said.

The RE/MAX office is conveniently located at 22 South Street, and Coburn may be reached at 508-808-4120 or via email at JeannineCoburn@Remax.net.

Coburn’s final insight: “If you’re moving out of state, don’t be shy about asking for a referral. We have a great network and will find the perfect agent for you.”

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Gregg named VP for communications/marketing at Holy Cross

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opkinton resident Marisa Gregg was named vice president for communications and marketing at the College of the Holy Cross, the school announced earlier this month.

Gregg, who joined Holy Cross BUSINESS BRIEFS as director of marketing and communications in 2014, has served as interim vice president since September.

“Marisa has managed campus communications during one of the Marisa Gregg most uncertain times in our institutional history, ensuring that clear, timely and accurate information is deliv-

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ered to our campus community, parents, alumni and the greater public. Further, she continues to work to revitalize the college’s marketing plan in a moment when in-person engagement for prospective students and their families, trustees and donors is more challenging than it has ever been,” Holy Cross president Rev. Philip Boroughs said. “She has also served as a tireless member of the college’s executive team, providing a valuable voice throughout a year filled with difficult decisions. I am pleased she will permanently take on this critical leadership role.”

Prior to joining Holy Cross, Gregg worked in brand development at the Boston Beer Company, holding positions of increasing responsibility over her 10 years with the company. Ultimately, as director of the Samuel Adams brand, she was responsible for all product development, branding and promotional activity for a portfolio of over 65 Samuel Adams beers. Before joining the Boston Beer Company, Gregg worked in brand management at The Clorox Company in Oakland, California, on the GLAD and BRITA brands. Gregg holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

“I am honored and excited to continue in this leadership role,” Gregg said.

“I look forward to working together with my talented team and our partners across the campus to bring to life Holy Cross’ mission, values and approach to Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts education through the extraordinary stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni.”

MRMC earns honors Milford Regional Medical Center was recognized as a high performing hospital in two adult procedures by U.S. News & World Report.

Milford Regional earned high performing ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure, in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. High performing is the highest rating U.S. News awards for those

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types of care.

“Milford Regional is proud to be among the nation’s select hospitals recognized for high performance,” said Edward J. Kelly, president & CEO of Milford Regional Medical Center. “This is a tribute to everyone at Milford Regional who continually strive to not only meet, but exceed the quality goals set before them. I want to congratulate them for this achievement knowing that our team at Milford Regional is already looking forward to further enhancements on the programs and services we now have in place.”

For the 2020-21 ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 10 procedures and conditions. Fewer than a third of all hospitals received any high-performing rating, and only 37 earned this rating in all 10 procedures and conditions. The state and metro area rankings recognize hospitals that received high performing ratings across multiple areas of care.

MRMC also received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

GRLA promotes Walker Leigh Walker was promoted to marketing manager at Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects in Hopkinton.

As marketing manager, Walker is responsible for managing proposals and marketing/business development strategy as well as managing the firm’s marketing communications plan.

Walker joined the company last year.

Hosmer moves up at Bain Former Hopkinton resident Alden G. Hosmer was promoted to senior treasury associate at Bain Capital in Boston. Hosmer, who attended high school at Saint John’s in Shrewsbury, graduated from Babson College in 2017.

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Police Log Woman killed on MassPike in Hopkinton An Aug. 9 crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Hopkinton killed a pedestrian, the State Police reported.

The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on an eastbound travel lane, near the junction with Interstate 495.

A 40-year-old man from Connecticut who was driving a 2013 Mazda CX-5 struck the pedestrian, later identified as 65-year-old Laurie Cain, a mother of four from Andover, Connecticut. Cain was pronounced dead at the scene. It was not clear why she was in the roadway.

The Hopkinton Fire Department was among the units to respond to the incident, which was under investigation by State Police, the Middlesex County State Police Detective Unit, Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section and Crime Scene Services.

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.

July 28

7:39 a.m. A caller reported a fallen tree on wires on Spring Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and notified Eversource.

9:40 p.m. A caller reported a resident of a West Main Street facility took his medication, refused to give it back and was being combative. The Milford Police Department responded, and the medication was subsequently returned to the staff.

July 29

1:03 p.m. The Milford Police Department reported an erratic operator driving toward Hopkinton on West Main Street.

Officers Jay Deiana and Benjamin Stickney responded and caught up with the vehicle. A tow truck and an ambulance were requested. Officer Stickney issued a criminal application to the operator for driving under the influence, and he was transported to the hospital.

1:14 p.m. A motorist reported a tree fell across Saddle Hill Road and the roadway was impassable. Officers Philip Powers and Brian Sanchioni responded and contacted the DPW for tree removal.

2:46 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious incident involving a drone and stopped traffic earlier in the day. Officer Jay Deiana attempted to call the reporting person back, but he did not answer.

and the port-a-potties were tipped over.

Officer Brendon Lyver responded and took a report.

August 1

7:12 a.m. A caller reported a loose dog without a collar limping on Hayden

Rowe Street near Chestnut Street. The animal control officer was notified and took custody of the dog.

6:41 p.m. A Clinton Street caller reported her mailbox was missing and wanted the vandalism logged.

August 2

August 4

9:31 a.m. Officers Stephen Buckley and Jay Deiana responded to the State Park on Cedar Street for a report of a verbal disagreement on the main beach.

The Ashland Police Department also responded to assist.

9:57 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney reported parties on Hayden Rowe Street shot fireworks across the street.

He requested the incident be logged in case anyone were to call about property damage.

August 3

4:43 p.m. A Hayden Rowe Street resident reported his mailbox was destroyed overnight. Officer Robert Ekross responded and took a report of vandalism.

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Between 2:21 and 11:33 p.m., when Tropical Storm Isaias passed through town, calls were received about fallen trees or limbs in the roadways and/or on wires on Spring Street, Fruit Street, Walker Street, Wood Street, West Main Street, Smith Road, Frankland Road, Proctor Street, Hayden Rowe Street and Wilson Street. Police notified the DPW and/or Eversource.

3:58 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell on her vehicle on West Main Street.

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5:56 a.m. A Forest Lane resident reported a bat in his house. The animal control officer was contacted, and the bat was removed.

6:58 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on South Street. An airbag was deployed and the vehicle was smoking. Officers Jay Deiana, Benjamin Stickney, Moira McGaffigan and Philip Powers responded along with the Fire Department. An ambulance was requested, but an individual refused treatment. A report was to follow.

1:08 p.m. A caller reported a woman going through someone’s mail on Ash Street. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Philip Powers responded along with a clinician. The woman was given a courtesy transport to the Holiday Inn in Milford.

10:58 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Tyler Brabham and Stephen Buckley responded to a report of a motor vehicle crashing into a rock on Wilson Street. A written warning was issued to the operator for failure to keep right. A report was to follow.

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5:38 p.m. A caller reported a fallen pole and wires on Laurel Avenue. Sergeant William Burchard responded and contacted Eversource.

7:07 p.m. Multiple calls were received about fallen wires and a fire on West Elm Street. Officer Philip Powers responded along with the Fire Department.

A fire in the roadway was extinguished.

Eversource was contacted.

7:34 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell down and through an Old Farm Road home. The building inspector was notified.

August 5

2:39 p.m. A caller reported low-hanging cable wire on West Elm Street that was causing a traffic backup. Officers Brian Sanchioni, Tyler Brabham and Moira McGaffigan responded, blocked off the road and contacted Verizon.

August 6

6:41 a.m. A Lumber Street caller reported a skunk was in a trap he had set for raccoons. The animal control officer was contacted.

4:29 p.m. An Oakhurst Road caller reported his neighbor harassed him and refused to leave his property. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and advised the caller it was a civil matter.

August 7

7:55 p.m. A caller reported a large crowd of people at the high school/middle school basketball courts on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and reminded all players to practice social distancing when their teams were not playing.

8:19 p.m. Hopkinton State Park staff reported they were locking two vehicles in the park for the night after attempting to get them out for the past hour.

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kinton State Park on Cedar Street. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and reported they were the same two vehicles that employees were trying to move along earlier.

Officer Polselli assisted.

August 8

1:47 a.m. Officers Jessica Ferreira and Robert Ekross checked on a motor vehicle at the boat ramp on Rafferty Road and found multiple high schoolers swimming. The officers moved them out of the area.

8:24 p.m. A Hopkinton State Park supervisor reported when he was trying to lock up and shut the park down for the night, a car full of three women and one man acted belligerent toward him and another employee. They eventually got the vehicle out of the park and locked the gate.

The supervisor wanted the incident logged.

9:28 p.m. A Lyn Path caller complained of a large party setting off fireworks in the neighborhood. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and found all quiet. He spoke with the homeowner, who stated he would cease the fireworks and keep the volume down at his house.

9:55 p.m. A caller reported a cat was hit and was deceased on Fruit Street. The animal control officer was contacted for removal.

August 9

2:32 p.m. A detail officer was advised of a male exposing himself to passing vehicles on Cedar Street. Sergeants Timothy Brennan and Matthew McNeil and Officer Jay Deiana responded with a portable breath test. A report was to follow.

10:35 p.m. Dell security reported youths on top of the roof of the wastewater treatment plant on South Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Philip Powers and Robert Ekross responded and removed them.

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Obituaries Kenneth Chouinard Kenneth Wayne Chouinard, 84, of Ashland passed away July 27 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Louis and Ruth (Lougee) Chouinard and husband of 48 years to Theresa (Krivicich) Chouinard.

After growing up in Hopkinton, Ken eventually moved to Ashland and was a contractor and carpenter in the area for many years until his retirement. Beloved by his clients and subs, he prized the personal connections created through his work as well as the craft itself. He was generous with his expertise in his community, helping with several projects in Ashland, including the construction of KidSpot Playground. Ken was dedicated to the happiness and support of his family, particularly his wife, Theresa. Together they enjoyed travel and in particular road trips, locally in New England and Canada, and as far away as Las Vegas. Adventures and stories ensued.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, Christopher Chouinard and his wife, Yun Joo Kang, of Mill Valley, California; Sharon Chouinard of Haverill; Sandra Knott of Ashland; Kenneth Chouinard and his wife, Kara Wojnarowski, of Norton; Linda Paquette of Framingham; Paul Lentoni and his wife, Paula, of Ashland; and Phillip Lentoni of Framingham. He also is survived by three brothers, Phillip, Richard and Herbert “Ricky” Chouinard, two sisters, Thelma Pageau and Phyllis Smith, seven grandchildren, Alexander, Benjamin, Calissa, Emma, Michael, Olive and Violet, and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Michelle Chouinard, who died in 2008.

Funeral services, under the care of the Matarese Funeral Home in Ashland, were private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Ashland Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 112, Ashland, MA 01721.

Ruth Holmes R u t h Lorraine Fecteau Holmes lived her dash from Sept. 5, 1923, to Aug. 4, 2020, as a daughter of Wilfred Fecteau and Isabel DeWolf, wife of Robert Swasey Holmes, and mother to Lorraine (affectionately known as Muffet) Holmes Martorana. Ruth passed peacefully at the age of 96 in the loving care of Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, Arizona, due to COVID. She was raised in the loving Fecteau family in Hopkinton. After high school Ruth attended and graduated from Wilfred Academy of Cosmetology and worked under the watchful and loving eyes of her Aunt Rose at Rose’s shop on Main Street in Hopkinton.

Ruth married Robert on Aug. 5, 1946. Initially they lived and worked in Hopkinton, owning a dry cleaner. Eventu-

ally they moved and bought property and built AAA-approved Midway Motel & Cottages in North Eastham on Cape Cod — their pride and joy.

Upon retiring they relocated to Mesa, Arizona, and there they lived out their remaining years. Throughout their lives they enjoyed traveling on land and sea, north, south, east and west. Even after Robert’s passing in 2005 Ruth continued to travel, her favorite mode of transportation by then being cruise ships.

Ruth’s daughter respectfully requests that you can remember Ruth by toasting to her with her favorite beverage, chocolate milk.

A private burial took place Aug. 11 at Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. Arrangements were entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton.

Shirley Johnston Shirley K. (Barrett) Johnston of Needham, formerly of Brookline, died July 28.

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