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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 22 | No. 17 | September 1, 2021

Students head to school with mask mandate

By Mary Ellen Gambon Contributing Writer

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s students return to Hopkinton schools this week, the familiar faces they’ll see once again will be covered with masks.

That’s because the School Committee voted 5-0 at its meeting Aug. 19 to open the school year with the requirement that all students and staff wear face coverings.

Five days later, the state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education — after previously indicating each district would make its own determination — announced a statewide mask requirement for all public K-12 students and staff.

The School Committee indicated its policy will be reviewed on a monthly basis as new information on COVID-19 comes available.

Likewise, the state’s education c o m m i s s i o n e r, J e f f r e y R i l e y, said he will reassess the mandate on Oct. 1, looking at not just Mandate | 13

A group of children on Juniper Trail in Legacy Farms North held a bake sale and talent show on Aug. 15 as part of India Independence Day festivities. The group then donated the proceeds to Baypath Humane Society.

When 9/11 hit home

INSIDE NEWS

Main Street contractor faces Dig Safe violation

Zarba-Campbell forged new life after losing husband

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Marathon Quilters set for display at HCA

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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heila Zarba-Campbell was living a quiet life in Hopkinton on Sept. 11, 2001, the day al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked and flew two planes into the World Trade Center in New York, killing almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more.

The world changed that day as Americans witnessed the deadliest terror attack in history. For Zarba-Campbell, her world changed more than most.

Her husband was aboard American Airlines Flight 11, the plane that hit the North tower at 8:46 a.m.

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Sheila Zarba-Campbell and her son, Chris, formed a tighter bond after the death of her husband, also named Chris, on 9/11.

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memorial service will be held at the Town Common on Saturday, Sept. 11, to recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and also remember the veterans who died since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Normally, funeral services for veterans are attended by fellow vets, but the pandemic changed that.

“The intention is to honor the veterans who did not have an opportunity to be honored due to COVID,” explained Hopkinton veteran Ted Hoyt, one of the organizers. “The veterans who have died in the last year and a half, a number of them did not have services.”

The American Legion will be on The intention is to honor hand as well as the Old Guard, which is the veterans who did not planning a memorial

have an opportunity to be gun salute.

Mike Whalen will lead the event, honored due to COVID. which will include individual acThe veterans who have died knowledgement of the veterans being memorialized. in the last year and a half, The Hopkinton High School band a number of them did not is scheduled to appear, and state Rep. Carolyn Dykema will read a tribute. have services.

The late veterans being recognized include: John Aroian, James Sullivan, Roy Stratton, Michael Zilembo, Wil­— Ted Hoyt liam Palmer, Edmund Leger, Robert Hopkinton veteran Sanwald, William Hayward, Arthur Lane, Gary Nillssen, John Weglage, Thomas Ellam, Joseph Donovan, Fred Dikmak, Daniel Laughlin, Robert Wright, Anthony Plante, Donald Wilson, Talbert Pond, William Stickney, Gregory Gosselin, David D’Amico, Richard Brault, Charles DeWaele, Charles Campbell, Robert Bierig, James Fitzgerald, Thomas Sullivan, Donald Moberg, Stephen Casler, Hagop Vartanian, Thomas Miller, David Walker, John Sweet, Walter Hanscomb, Donald Sears, Paul MacDonald and Joseph Sergi.

On a related note, the monthly Veterans Breakfast at the Hopkinton Senior Center remains scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3, from 9-10 a.m.

Eagle Scout builds story walk Sean Thapa’s Eagle Scout project is an appropriate one considering the times.

Thapa, a Hopkinton High School senior, constructed wooden holders for a story walk in the grassy area behind the Hopkinton Public Library. Each post is designed to hold one or two pages from a picture book, and children walk along from post to post to read the entire book.

“The idea of story walk is to inspire love of reading while promoting healthy outdoor activity,” Thapa explained.

The library had introduced story walks during the pandemic by placing pages on the walkway outside the building. Thapa’s work allows for a more permanent Independent thoughts | 3

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1. AJ borrows Aub’s truck to move some furniture to his new home, and he has an accident. Whose auto insurance would pay for the damage to the truck, AJ’s or Aub’s?

2. Bo and Madeline purchase a small, $5,000 shed for their yard. Do they need to call their insurance agent to add the shed to their homeowner policy or is coverage automatically provided?

3. Hurricane Henri blows down a tree on Christina and Michael’s side yard. The tree is not touching the house. Will the insurance company help cover the cost to remove the tree?

Answer 1: Aub’s vehicle insurance would apply. Any surcharge would be applied to AJ’s driving record. Answer 2: Most likely not. A shed is considered an other structure, and homeowner’s insurance automatically includes 10 percent of your dwelling coverage limit as other structure coverage. If Bo and Madeline’s dwelling limit is $500,000, they would have $50,000 in coverage for “other structures.”

Answer 3: No. Since the tree is not touching a structure or blocking the path of a walkway or driveway, the home insurance will not help with tree removal.

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display that is protected from the weather.

He received financial support from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library, and instructional assistance from his father, Kul. The official handoff to the library was scheduled for late last week.

Tennis & Swim Club offers update A few residents asked about the status of the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, which was to be constructed off Lumber Street.

A representative from the club, Jeremy Taft, responding to our inquiry, explained that the pandemic has led to “unprecedented delays, disruptions and uncertainty on construction projects.”

However, Taft indicated that the project has not been abandoned, as some had feared.

“We are currently in the reconstruction phase and eager for the project to start,” he wrote via email. “Several factors have delayed the construction process, and we hope to have a significant update soon.”

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Treblemakers alter plans The Treblemakers, a community chorus based out of the Hopkinton Center for the Performing Arts, had put out a call for new members last month with a plan to return to in-person rehearsals.

However, the COVID resurgence has put a hold on the plans for live practices.

The plan is to evaluate the situation at the end of September and hopefully plan for in-person rehearsals in October.

The group is hoping to hold holiday concerts on Dec. 9 and 11.

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Masks make sense in schools The debate over mandating masks in schools is shocking. We are clearly still in the throes of the coronavirus epidemic, notably the highly transmissible Delta variant. Responsible adults have a moral obligation to do everything within their power to safeguard the health of children.

Masking proved largely effective last school year in LETTERS TO THE EDITOR mitigating the spread of COVID in schools. It is the best tool currently at our disposal to protect children in schools until vaccination becomes available to those younger than 12.

Children are remarkably adaptable and resilient. They adjusted quickly and well to the situation last school year. There is no evidence to suggest that wearing a mask is in any way harmful. If anything, it is a tangible reminder that their wellness is of utmost importance to the adults in their lives. It goes without saying that we all wish we were not in this situation and that such precautions were not necessary.

COVID is not the flu. Masks are a temporary protection until infection rates fall and/or vaccines are approved for children. They are strongly recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC and the scientists and doctors who actually understand the virus. In terms of social cueing, social awareness and selfawareness, children will make the required adaptations while necessary and will also catch up easily. It will help them to know that the adults charged with their safety have made the best, science-based choice.

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Town: Main Street contractor violated Dig Safe law T

he town announced Aug. 11 that the Main Street Corridor Project contractor, A.F. Amorello & Sons, struck an active gas line while doing work two days earlier near the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street.

Eversource Gas was notified NEWS BRIEFS and repaired the leak within a couple of hours. Road closures on Main Street and Pleasant Street were required.

According to the town, Amorello did not wait for Eversource to mark the lines before doing the work, as required by law.

“Massachusetts State law requires that a contractor contact Dig Safe at least 72 business hours (excluding weekends and legal holidays) prior to digging,” the town’s press release stated. “Once notified, Dig Safe will contact member utilities to come to the site and mark underground utility wires, cables and

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The Town has reviewed this event with MassDOT for reassurance that they will not allow similar incidents to happen and that moving forward all rules required

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pipelines. Amorello reported that Dig Safe had been contacted, but they began excavating before Eversource Gas had marked out their lines. Although Amorello was aware that there were active gas lines in the area and they were excavating carefully, they hit the gas line.

“As a result of proceeding to excavate without waiting for Eversource Gas to mark their gas lines, it is the Town’s understanding that Eversource Gas is taking this incident seriously and will follow the appropriate protocols for violation of the Dig Safe law.

“The Town has reviewed this event with MassDOT for reassurance that they will not allow similar incidents to happen and that moving forward all rules required by Dig Safe will be followed.”

This is at least the third time a gas line has been hit as part of the project.

On May 10, the downtown area was closed to vehicular traffic for about two hours after a line was struck at the corner of Main Street and Grove Street. And early on June 1, project workers struck a gas line on West Main Street. It was repaired quickly by Eversource.

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The Planning Board on Aug. 23 granted two permits for Eversource’s facility improvement project at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at 52 Wilson St. after a two-hour discussion that encompassed a growing concern about stormwater mitigation in the area that was beyond the board’s purview.

The stormwater permit generated a lot of discussion. Soil testing is needed to determine if the mitigation strategy is appropriate and was a condition of the permit being granted.

Resident Katie Towner had submitted three written questions to the board about stormwater runoff that she asked to have addressed. Her main concern was water she said was running off of the Eversource site, which poses a public safety hazard when it freezes. She noted it can run all the way to Route 85.

The applicant contended that the property is not causing the runoff there. However, the site does cause drainage further along the property. The drainage system that will be installed with the project will stop some of the flow through the site and convey it into a catch basin. …

Stormwater mitigation also was a concern for the 17 Main St. project. The Planning Board determined by a unanimous vote that the building, which experienced a fire about a year ago, needs to be reviewed by town engineering consultant BETA to address any potential stormwater issues. The owner wants to expand the building into the parking area as part of the renovation.

Principal Planner John Gelcich explained that the upper levels of the building, which contained offices and apartments, need to be replaced. The gross square foot area will be expanded by about 4,000 feet, which allows the project to undergo a minor site plan review process. An underground retention area will be built.

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The Hopkinton Center for the Arts announced Aug. 20 that it will require proof of vaccination by eligible individuals as well as face coverings for any indoor event at the facility. Children and other individuals who are not eligible for the vaccine may attend performances wearing a mask.

“HCA is one of many performing arts venues in MetroWest and the greater Worcester and Boston area who have come to this decision in the best interest of public health,” wrote HCA Executive Director Kelly Grill in an email to the community.

“We will continually monitor best practices and make adjustments to this policy when we feel confident it is safe to do so.”

Grill added that the HCA is “disheartened to take a step backward in this fight against the spread” of COVID-19 and noted that the organization “has been successful in minimizing exposure to less than 1 percent of our population and we intend to continue to be vigilant.”

Continued Grill: “We have so enjoyed celebrating the arts with you safely this year. It has made us forever grateful for the little pleasures in life including sitting and enjoying art together. We vow to never take that for granted in the future.”

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Census shows town needs to add voting precinct

By Mary Ellen Gambon Contributing Writer

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opkinton’s population has increased over the past 10 years, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. And with that may come growing pains, including the creation of a new voting precinct.

Town Clerk Connor Degan explained that Hopkinton has grown by just under 4,000 residents to a population of 18,758.

“That’s roughly the same amount of growth we had seen during the 10 years before that,” Degan said. He has been reviewing initial census data provided by the Secretary of State’s office.

“From what we’ve looked at, we definitely have to add at least one precinct,” Degan said. “They gave us the option to add a sixth precinct, which we can realistically do. We will probably have enough growth within 10 years where we will have to do that anyway.”

Space is the key issue now. Deciding where to place a new district and find a voting location is complicated.

“Where do we put voting precincts if we can’t fit them all into the [middle school gym]?” he asked, noting that a precinct can only contain 4,000 residents, according to current guidelines. “Then we may have to split up precincts.”

Degan would rather keep all of the voters in one location because if someone tries to check in at the wrong table, the concern can be rectified easily. This could be possible for five precincts, but not if the number jumps to six, he said.

Hopkinton’s current four districts are outlined by the black lines. The proposed five districts are identified by different colors. Also being considered is adding a sixth district, in anticipation of further growth. An updated map is expected when more detailed population data comes available in the next few weeks.

Not all precincts include town-owned buildings where voting could be held.

Keeping neighborhoods intact will be a key in the redesign process. There is also limited room for new residents.

“We’ve been growing a lot, that’s for sure,” he explained. “From some planning folks, the town’s buildout ca-

pacity is probably somewhere between 20,000 to 22,000. That’s the absolute most that we can fit. But it can also vary upon what is developed.”

The schools also currently have space issues, which has caused temporary or permanent additions to most of the buildings. The growing population

eventually may impact school growth.

“The census data will give a better snapshot of different people and age groups, whereas someone might not fill out a local census,” he said. “I think the data will be helpful for the schools.”

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Baypath’s Paws & Claws 5K to return live this fall The Paws & Claws 5K draws runners and walkers as well as their pets to Hopkinton State Park to raise money for Baypath Humane Society.

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or the first time in almost two years, supporters of Baypath Humane Society can gather in person this fall to raise money for the organization.

And, fittingly for an animal shelter event, they can bring their four-legged friends along. In fact, participants are encouraged to do just that.

The Paws & Claws 5K, a run/walk for dogs and people, will return in person Oct. 17 at Hopkinton State Park.

“It’s a great way for animal lovers to get out and get together,” said Elizabeth Jefferis, Baypath’s executive director.

In addition to the walk, a vendor village representing community organizations will be on site.

This is the first of the society’s three major fundraisers to return in person.

The annual golf tournament and the Fur Ball were canceled for 2021. The Fur Ball, the traditional gala that supports the organization, will return live on March 26, 2022.

We want to make sure we’re managing people’s expectations and they’ve gotten a great matchmaking experience. ­— Elizabeth Jefferis, executive director, Baypath Humane Society

The Paws & Claws 5K was held as a virtual event last fall and raised more than $30,000 for Baypath.

The support is vital, Jefferis said, because COVID has not slowed down the organization’s operations. In fact, numbers are on the increase.

In Fiscal Year 2020, the society adopted out 824 cats and dogs. That number rose to 888 in FY 2021.

The animals reach the society in varied ways, she said. Some are part of law enforcement cases. Others are picked up from animal control.

Many of the animals are recovered locally but some have traveled a lot farther. The shelter took in four dogs seized from the dog meat trade in Korea through the Humane Society of the United States.

Kitten season has arrived, and the shelter had about 60 kittens in foster care as of late July. “If people are interested in kittens, people are going to see them become more and more available,” she said.

The shelter also took in more dog surrenders last year than is typical.

“There’s more than I’ve seen in my 10year career,” she said.

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Lake Maspenock 9/11 memorial stands proud after 20 years Steve Snow’s memorial to 9/11 victims stands tall after 20 years on a rock pile near Piney Island on Lake Maspenock.

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ost people can remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. The events of that day moved many people to create makeshift memorials. Soon it seemed like every car and suit lapel was adorned with an American flag.

Americans became united in their grief and in their country.

It’s been almost 20 years since that terrible day, and it is harder to find an American flag on a car or a person today.

The patriotism and American pride that was inspired by those attacks may seem long gone, but one man’s memorial to that day still stands proud on Lake Maspenock.

Steve Snow is the fifth generation of the Snow family to own his spot on Lake Maspenock. He and his wife, Christine, have raised their three children in the log cabin they built 20 years ago.

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Sept. 11, Snow was sitting on his dock, sipping a beer and pondering the events that happened on that terrible day. He glanced up and looked over at the pile of rocks that sit off of Piney Island.

He grabbed some leftover pipe and a round float from a cooling tower he had on hand from a job he just finished and created his makeshift flagpole. He rowed out to the rock pile and raised the American flag that has stood ever since.

In the years that the flag has stood, it has become a favorite landmark to lake residents and visitors alike who are drawn to the scene by the flag as well as the wildlife that hangs out on the rocks underneath it. Swans, ducks, geese and great blue herons all have been extras for “Flag Rock” photographers. A few lucky ones get a shot of prized bald eagles.

Snow estimates he has gone through three or four poles and around 60 flags in the 20 years since it first went up. The site has been maintained over the years with flags donated by the Hopkinton Masonic Lodge, the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association and others who hope to keep Flag Rock a living memorial to those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

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so-called “pandemic pups” they took in during the crisis and then found they couldn’t care for, at Baypath most of the cases fall in the “life happens” category, with situations exacerbated by the pandemic, she said.

People have faced financial challenges or animal owners have died, she said.

“Life has been different” this year, she noted.

To help ease the financial burdens on pet owners, the shelter works with Project Just Because (projectjustbecause.org) to ensure a steady supply of pet food and supplies will be available to people who need them.

This work reflects the shelter’s goal to “keep the animals in their homes and keep them with the people that love them,” she said.

Applications for animals at the shelter continue to be done online as the doors to the shelter remain closed to drop-in visits, although Jefferis said that may change in late summer.

Staff has to balance having a lot of people in the shelter at once with ensuring that visitors receive personal attention as they contemplate an adoption.

“We want to make sure we’re managing people’s expectations and they’ve gotten a great matchmaking experience” with a potential pet, Jefferis said.

The shelter is in the process of finalizing a lease of town land at 66 Fruit St. for a new facility. Select Board members approved leasing town land in April 2020 but the pandemic has slowed the process of working on specifics of the lease, she said.

The new building is set to be nearly four times larger than the current structure at 500 Legacy Farms Road North, Jefferis said.

“We hope in the next few months to get the lease wrapped up,’’ she said.

Registration for the Paws & Claws 5K is ongoing. Registration fees are lower if made by Sept. 12. For more information, visit baypathhumane.org.

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“He got up really early that day because it was an early flight,” Zarba-Campbell recalled. “I do remember him saying ‘I love you’ before he left. I took my son to daycare and I went to work. We started hearing reports Sheila Zarba-Campbell was living with her husband, Chris, about a plane having on Ash Street when he perished on 9/11. hit the World Trade Center. I pictured a “He kind of got what was going on small plane like a Cessna. So I just kept based on everybody’s behavior,” she on working.” said. “I finally had a chance to take him Zarba-Campbell’s parents, who aside alone in a room with just my very were retired and living in New Jersey, good friend, and I couldn’t get him to called their daughter after hearing about look at me or pay attention, because he the plane from Boston — not knowing knew what I was going to tell him and if her husband was on it. he didn’t want to hear it. It took a period “They were watching the news, of months for it to [sink in]. but I wasn’t paying attention because “He talked early, so he was exI was working,” Zarba-Campbell said. tremely articulate and he knew what “Eventually I started paying attention.” was going on. So he got it. I think it She put in a call to American Airwas January when he said to me, ‘When lines, and it quickly became clear that people die, do they ever come back the situation was grave. alive?’ And he said other stuff like that Said Zarba-Campbell: “When I over a period of months. But he got it.” got someone on the phone I said, ‘My Zarba-Campbell previously was a husband was flying on Flight 11 today. regular viewer of the television news, Can you tell me what’s going on?’ The but that changed that day. woman said, ‘Let me take your contact As Joe Zarba explained to the New information.’ That’s when I got really York Times in 2001: “It’s a horrific scared. Because I thought if everything experience watching your brother die was fine she would just tell me that. over and over and over again. To know Then I started looking at what was going that he had a half-hour of terror on that on and it got really scary.” plane is only helped by the fact that now A colleague drove her home, where he is in a better place.” she was met by her church’s priest, who Eventually, family and friends had been called by a mutual friend. visited less often, and Zarba-Campbell Friends and relatives soon followed. had to learn how to cope with her new A friend suggested she avoid deexistence. laying a memorial service, so they “Other people start to go back to scheduled one for that Saturday, Sept. their regular lives after six or eight 15, which would have been Chris’ 48th weeks,” she said. “Then it’s hard, bebirthday. cause you think, ‘OK, well, I’ll go back Meanwhile, friends, family, politito my life.’ There’s this period of time cians and media reached out to her at that’s like crisis time. You’re like, ‘OK, her Ash Street home, upending her life I’m in a crisis, it’s different, I can do even more. this, I can get through this.’ Then when “It was crazy,” she said. “We had the crisis time is over and everyone to get a second phone line put into goes back to their lives, your life has our house because we couldn’t make been blown up, you don’t have a life incoming or outgoing calls; we were to go back to. That’s what’s hard. You getting so many calls from media, don’t have the protection of the shock people who knew Chris, everyone who and disbelief and stuff. You have to reever met him, practically. It wasn’t like ally reckon with, ‘Oh, man, what am I now where everyone had cell phones. going to do?’ ” We really needed that land line, but we One of the priorities was getting her couldn’t use it because we were inunson back into his routine. dated. Senator [Edward] Kennedy and “There was a week where he didn’t Cardinal [Bernard] Law were calling, go to daycare,” she said. “Then I went and all the media. It was crazy. with him the following week and I “Then people would call and cry to stayed with him. That’s what they said, me over the phone because they were ‘Just stay here with him in daycare.’ He like a friend of his from college, and I didn’t need me to be right next to him, was consoling them. I thought, ‘This is but he needed me to be somewhere he weird.’ ” could see me. So I sat with the younger

Focus on the child

Through it all, Zarba-Campbell couldn’t forget about her 3-year-old son, also named Chris.

Zarba-Campbell said her son only has “flashbulb memories” of his father and no recollection of 9/11, although at the time he could tell something was wrong.

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kids and they would sit on my lap and stuff. It was very therapeutic for me, too — sitting with the kids. And he was fine, as long as I was there. But as his sole surviving parent, he kept a really close eye on me.”

That bond continues to be tight.

“We’re very close,” she said. “We went through a lot together. I felt very protective of him for the longest time. A

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When the crisis time is over and everyone goes back to their lives, your life has been blown up, you don’t have a life to go back to. That’s what’s hard. You don’t have the protection of the shock and disbelief and stuff. You have to really reckon with, ‘Oh, man, what am I going to do?’

— Sheila Zarba-Campbell

3-year-old, they’re sad, but only briefly.

Then they run off and act silly and funny and play with their friends. That cheers you up. Obviously I wanted to be there for him. But it was tough, especially on the weekends, just sitting around.

During the week you’re busy, you have work and your kid has daycare and stuff. But the weekends is the time when families usually spend time together.

And we would sit in the house with the really obvious absence of Daddy Chris.”

Time to rebuild Things started to change in a positive way after she began attending a support group for 9/11 widows with young children. That’s where she met Haven Fife, who already had two sons and was one month pregnant with a third child when she lost her husband.

The two women maintained a friendship outside of the group. Eventually, Zarba-Campbell suggested Fife start dating again, and she introduced Fife to her brother, Dan Kiernan.

Recalled Zarba-Campbell: “I said, ‘Go on a date with my brother. He won’t be freaked out by the fact that you’re a 9/11 widow. … He’ll be your rebound guy, then you’ll get past the whole thing of never having dated anyone but your husband. Then you can go on a date with somebody that you’ll end up marrying.’

“Then she ended up liking him, and he liked her. So he wasn’t the rebound guy. He ended up being the guy that she married. … They recently celebrated their 17th anniversary.”

Likewise, Zarba-Campbell was able to overcome her grief and make a connection with someone else — Stephen Campbell, who was a work colleague and friend of her late husband.

They got married and moved from Ash Street to a house across from the Town Common in 2003. They had a son, Teddy, now a 15-year-old high school student.

Her son Chris, who was adopted

by Stephen, recently graduated Northeastern University with a degree in computer engineering.

Through it all, the elder Chris has not been forgotten. Sometimes the reminders are not so pleasant, such as the multiple times authorities reached out to Zarba-Campbell to tell her they had found more of her late husband’s remains.

Zarba-Campbell remains close with her late husband’s family, many of whom live in the area. Earlier this year, they spread the last of Chris’ ashes in the Hudson River in the Adirondacks, where the Zarba family has a cabin.

World politics hit home Zarba-Campbell normally does not work on Sept. 11 to avoid listening to people talk about it, but otherwise she does not hide from it.

When 9/11 planner Osama bin Laden was killed by American forces

in 2011, she could not help feeling a small sense of vindication. She also expressed gratitude that no Americans were injured in the mission.

“I was glad that he was gone,” she said. “I’m not usually a fan of that, but I think that was a special circumstance.

It was bothering me that he was still out there, trying to get people to commit more acts of terrorism — and getting away with what he got away with. There was no question he was guilty; he was taking credit for 9/11 and a lot of other terrorist acts.

“I remember I had to go to New York for work the next day, and of course everyone was talking about it. I had a silly grin on my face. I said. ‘OK, full disclosure: My husband was killed on 9/11 and I’m very happy that bin Laden is dead.’ What can I say? People don’t understand it if they haven’t had that experience.”

Coincidentally, Zarba-Campbell studied political science, including Middle Eastern politics, when she was a student at Wellesley College.

Said Zarba-Campbell: “Years before 9/11, when the Taliban were running things in Afghanistan and really oppressing people badly, I remember saying to my husband, ‘We really need to do something about the Taliban.’ And he was like, ‘Well, it’s not our problem.’

I just think it’s incredible that they were harboring al-Qaeda. You can’t just ignore what happens in other parts of the world and think it’s not going to affect you, because it does.”

She said it’s important to distinguish between peaceful Muslims and extremists “who are just so militant and harsh and oriented around violence,” and she’s pleased to see Hopkinton becoming more diverse.

After working in fundraising for her alma mater as well as Harvard University and Wheaton College, ZarbaCampbell now is the campaign director for St. Francis House, a homeless shelter in Boston. It’s helped her appreciate what she has and made her become more socially aware and active.

“I was in the field of fundraising for higher education, and I always felt strongly about the importance of scholarship, research and discovery and teaching to combat ignorance,” she said.

“But I think after 9/11, when I found it hard to function in my daily life, I was fortunate to have a lot of emotional support, financial support — the kind of support that a lot of people don’t have.

I think that that has really informed my work at St. Francis House, where I work with people who experience trauma and do not have the financial support and emotional support that I did. And perhaps their trauma is repeated trauma over a period of many years. And so I can really empathize with people who find it difficult to function and may end up dealing with substance use disorder.

“So I find it really rewarding to be able to do what I can.”

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n 1996, Cindy Reimer and Joanne Brine created the Marathon Quilters Guild, a small group of members from varying communities who unify through their admiration for quilting and fiber arts. Now, 25 years later, the program still is going strong and is preparing to host its biennial quilting show at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sept. 11-12.

The guild is a nonprofit based in community service. The members have made quilts for causes such as the Hopkinton Respite Center and placemats for the Meals on Wheels program. During the pandemic, guild member Colleen Barnes made face masks for not only her family but other members of the community.

Another member made more than 1,000 masks.

“I think it’s great that home sewing can be so helpful to people in the community, especially in times of need,” Barnes said.

Throughout the pandemic, the guild met online, sharing tips and techniques and creating more pieces while maintaining a community feeling and allowing for the return of its September show.

“Thanks to our sustained enthusiasm, planning and commitment, we have works of art to show and beautiful gifts to sell or give at our upcoming fall show,” stated show cochair Nancy Burdick. “The 2021 Quilt Show will be our guild’s bi-annual opportunity to inspire our friends and community with a unique display of fiber art for people to admire, reflect on, imitate and discuss.”

This year’s show will include a raffle quilt titled “Imagine the Possibilities.” All proceeds from the raffle will go toward a Class of 2022 graduate who is pursuing a career in textile arts, fashion or fabric production.

“It was a great addition to the event and I am glad that we were able to incorporate it into the show,” Barnes said.

During the pandemic, the guild kept going and sewing even when it was not able to meet at its usual location at the Faith Community Church every second Tuesday night of the month.

“Many in our guild found new pockets of time to sew masks for others, master new quilting patterns/techniques, complete UFOs [unfinished objects], commit to more charitable quilting,” Burdick said. “Some really great things have come out of this last 18 months.”

The quilt show will be the 10th held in the newly renovated space of the Hopkinton Center of the Arts. The guild plans to display more than 100 pieces, including quilted and boutique items.

“It’s a very moving experience to see your quilt hang for the first time,” Barnes said. “Quilting started out as a necessity, now they are beautiful relics that are meant to be handed down.”

For more information on the upcoming show or the guild, visit marathonquilters.com.

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applying for grants, because the population served by them will be increased.

There also are different regulations that come into play once a town’s population reaches 20,000 residents.

“They are still trying to get everything finalized to us,” he said of the Secretary of State’s office. “They used a lot of different ways to track the numbers. The numbers we got were from a group that worked closely with the Census Bureau and the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office.”

Once the final data is received, his office can complete a finalized draft of a new district and precinct map. This will need to be approved by the Select Board and then by the state.

There is a possibility, depending upon how the districts are drawn, that neighborhoods might include more than one state legislative district.

“The state does a lot of legwork on this,” Degan said. “But they don’t know the community like we do. We don’t want to alienate or break up communities.”

It has taken longer to consolidate the census data than in the past because of the pandemic.

Areas with concentrations of people of color will try to be maintained to make sure no voting bloc becomes marginalized. The same holds true for senior citizens, he said, because they may be on fixed incomes.

Because Hopkinton has an open Town Meeting process, this may not be as big of a factor because everyone can participate. If Hopkinton were to change to an elected Town Meeting, the con-

centration of population clusters may impact who represents a given precinct.

“It’s important to keep an eye out for that in the future,” Degan said. “A lot of industry professionals have moved to Hopkinton. We’re really fortunate to have all of these intelligent people coming into our community. It’s just finding ways to deal with the growing pains.”

U.S. Census demographics show that the town has grown from 14,925 residents 10 years ago to 18,758 in 2020. While the white population has only grown by one-third of 1 percent to 13,733, the percentages of people of color or who have multiracial ethnicities have substantially increased. The language by which the census allowed people to identify themselves could be a contributing factor in this increase both in Hopkinton and nationwide because it allowed for multiple designations.

The most marked gain was in the number of Asian residents, which soared by 411 percent to 3,342 residents over the previous decade, now making up 17.8 percent of the town.

The Hispanic and Black populations also rose. The number of Hispanics grew to 733, an increase of nearly 175 percent. The Black population expanded by 50 percent to 183 residents. However, as a representation of the town, Hispanics are just 3.9 percent and Blacks are 1 percent.

The percentage of those who identified as “other non-Hispanic” rose by 328 percent, although that only equals 120 residents. The number of people who chose two races and non-Hispanic jumped by 328.57 percent to 638.

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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton builds students’ confidence Pamela Banson has run the Kumon Math and Reading Center in Hopkinton for 19 years.

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t’s true happiness,” Pamela Banson says of her work. “It lifts up my spirit and inspires me to do more, to do better.” Banson opened Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton 19 years ago and has been a Kumon Method instructor since 2001. Kumon is an after-school learning program that provides enrichment and remedial instruction to students ages 3 1/2 and up.

Founded in Japan in 1958, Kumon now has students in 55 countries.

After a placement test, students work through the Kumon math or reading curriculum at their own pace.

Worksheets designed for independent learning are completed both at the center and at home, and the goal is for students to reach their grade level after 6-12 months. “A lot of my parents continue with the program even after their child reaches the grade level,” Banson says, “because they believe in helping their child continuously develop stronger fundamental skills.”

Banson opened her first Kumon center in Westborough, where she quickly surpassed 100 enrollees in one year. This was “a tremendous success to

Kumon” and led to Banson opening a second center. “I really wanted to start a center in Hopkinton, because I live there,” Banson says. Two years later, she did just that.

Banson has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in actuarial science. Prior to opening her first center, Banson was working as an actuary. “I realized it wasn’t fulfilling for me, but then I found Kumon, and I love it,” she says. “I’m very passionate about Kumon because I believe in the

philosophy of working hard and the value of practice.”

Improved test scores are not the only objective of the program. “One of the goals of Kumon is to make the students believe in themselves and work independently to become a self-learner,” Banson says. She goes on to explain that Kumon instructors want students “to be able to recognize, accept and handle [challenges]. With a lot of students, they procrastinate or break down when the work gets difficult. At Kumon, we ac-

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As students build up life skills through academic work, Banson adds, they will be better equipped to handle other challenges in their lives. “Because of the confidence inside,” she says, “they can really reach their maximum potential.” Some of Banson’s former students, now high schoolers, have come full circle and are working as assistants at the center.

With the majority of her students now performing above grade level, Banson also stresses humility. “I always remind them they represent Kumon,” she says. “I want Kumon students to be known as humble, hardworking and respectful.”

The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hopkinton is located at 77 Main St. and currently offers both inperson and virtual classes. Individuals can visit kumon.com/hopkinton or call 508-435-0273 to schedule a free orientation. Banson also continues to operate the Kumon center in Westborough at 18 Lyman St. Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide information and background about Hopkinton Independent advertisers.

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School gets underway with universal mask policy The sign on the front door of Hopkinton High School asks politely, but in reality masks are a requirement for students and staff following rulings both at the local and state level.

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vaccination statistics but infection and hospitalization totals.

State officials indicated that they hope the mask mandate spurs an increase in vaccinations. As an incentive, on Oct. 1, middle schools and high schools in which 80 percent of students and staff are vaccinated can lift the mask requirement for those who are vaccinated. However, Riley indicated that this plan might need to be altered.

“We also cannot completely rule out the possibility that masks may be required intermittently throughout the year, based on the trajectory of the virus and any new emerging variants,” he said.

Recent statistics indicate more than 95 percent of Hopkinton residents aged 12-19 have been at least partially vaccinated, although the percentage likely is a little lower due to the chart using old census population totals. No data has been shared on teacher/staff vaccinations.

The School Committee made its decision after taking into consideration a number of information sources, including input from the Board of Health (BOH), reports from government agencies and testimony and letters from parents.

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Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh recommended that the mask policy be instituted for the beginning of the school year as part of “a layered approach” of mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as hand hygiene, air quality and staying home if a child or staff member is ill.

“It’s a cautious approach,” she said. “But I think it’s a cautious approach that will allow us three weeks to gather some data.”

She added that the policy will be fluid because of the changing nature

of the data on COVID-19. The ultimate goal is to have students back to in-person learning in a safe manner.

The superintendent presented data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health showing a spike in coronavirus cases in August despite exceptionally high vaccination rates in all eligible age groups. This amounted to 38 cases in the first half of August, with 10 cases occurring with children below the age of 12, except one who had just turned 12.

Contact tracing revealed that the illness was contracted either through

travel, group gatherings or medical visits.

One concern she mentioned was lunch. Distancing will not be feasible.

However, seats will be assigned at the lower grade levels, with high school students receiving QR codes to scan their seats in case the need for contact tracing arises.

The superintendent also mentioned the state’s new “test and stay policy,” which will allow students exposed to the virus in school to receive rapid tests to see if they are positive. If they are negative and asymptomatic, they will be allowed to stay in school. This will be repeated over several school days.

A petition to require mask usage signed by 675 Hopkinton residents was presented to the committee.

Parents against mask usage and for parental choice submitted 228 letters to that effect. In addition, parents on both sides contacted the committee members via email.

At the meeting, parents were divided in their opinions. Some argued for caution, particularly for the most vulnerable students at risk of infection.

Others expressed skepticism about the need for masks in a town with one of the highest vaccination rates in the state.

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Elizabeth Farry represented the signers of the petition for global masking in schools. She noted that requiring masking for all students would limit the potential for

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“Sadly, just because we are fatigued does not mean that this pandemic is over,” she said. “The delta variant makes that clear.”

Daniel Eastman, who said he has a degree in biomedical engineering, spoke against the mask requirement, noting that school-aged children “have an extremely low probability of contracting COVID-19” and would have a similarly low chance of becoming significantly ill.

He added that the some neighboring communities are not requiring mask usage in the schools. He called the virus “marginally more dangerous than the common flu.”

Holly Moran, a health research doctoral student, said that masks are essential to a layered approach. As a childhood cancer survivor and a two-time kidney transplant, she said she has been told to “just stay home” because of her vulnerability.

“These statements say to the many other vulnerable folks and me that our lives do not matter,” she said. “There is also substantial evidence that, if I get COVID, there is a 60 percent chance that I will die.”

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Member Lya Batlle-Rafferty made the analogy honoring the needs of a student with a nut allergy to one who is immunocompromised.

“This feels like a very similar situation,” she said. “If we have an immunocompromised kid, they should be protected just as much as a child with an allergy should be protected.”

“It’s only a few weeks,” added Member Meg Tyler. “And then we will recalibrate. I just think it’s reasonable to be cautious at this point.”

Member Joe Markey said would like to be able to see metrics from school districts that have allowed students to be unmasked and compare that with data that Hopkinton can review after the first few weeks of mask wearing in schools. He was glad that students now are able to return to school and resume activities.

“For me, I really like starting the year masked,” noted Member Amanda Fargiano. She said that with Labor Day approaching, travel and group gatherings potentially could cause an increase in cases. She also thanked community members for presenting their opinions in a respectful manner.

“My hope is at the end of three weeks we will have a better idea of when the vaccine is coming for our younger kids,” added Chair Nancy Cavanaugh.

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HMS handbook approved with minor alterations College Honors: Locals honored at A Residents graduate t the Aug. 19 School Committee meeting, the middle school handbook was approved by a 5-0 vote.

Alterations included changing the term “bus pass” to “student ID” so that the card could be used more broadly. The schedule change from trimesters to terms also was modified.

Another condition is that students must remove SCHOOLS hats and hoods in class but NOTEBOOK will be allowed to wear them in the hallways and common areas.

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The high school handbook will be reviewed at a later meeting.

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Worcester Academy held its 187th commencement exercises June 4.

Among the 129 graduates were Hopkinton residents Lauren Gray, Yixin Huang and Emma Potas.

For the second semester, Potas received first honors, while Huang and Gray also were named to the headmaster’s list. Other local students honored included junior Ryan D’Amour (first honors), sophomore Ally Gray (headmaster’s list) and freshmen William Masterson (first honors) and Jonathan D’Amour (headmaster’s list).

from URI At the University of Rhode Island’s commencement, Meghan Anderson received a B.A. in elementary education, Alyssa Carbone earned a B.A. in public relations, Emilie Carroll graduated cum laude with a doctor of pharmacy, and Charles Dumas graduated cum laude with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. …

Aine Ford was named to the dean’s honor list at Gettysburg College for the spring semester. …

Earning second honors at Clark University were Natalie Beck, John Rooney, Ruqayah Al-Ashabi, Sarah Gallagher and Samuel McAuliffe. …

Elizabeth Henneberry graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in art history. …

At Union College, senior Julianna Kramer and freshman Luke MacDonald, both economics majors, were named to the dean’s list.

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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Library Hours The library is open for browsing Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Due to the expanded hours, curbside pickup has been discontinued. The library will be closed Sept. 6 for Labor Day.

Face Coverings The library aims to be a safe place for all — especially unvaccinated children. For the safety of our community’s kids (and other unvaccinated community members), the library asks that all visitors wear a mask that snugly fits over the mouth and nose.

Relaunching Your Career With Debbie Raymond Tuesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon (Zoom) Anyone who has taken a career break and now is looking to return or start a new career should join experienced career coach Deb Raymond for a six-week series on relaunching a career. Topics include discovering career interests, job searching and networking, creating a noticeable resume, using LinkedIn, and how to successfully navigate an interview. Participants will meet weekly with others who are on the same journey and build confidence to transition back to work. Register at the library’s website calendar.

Museum of Bad Art 101: An Introduction Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. (Zoom) Massachusetts’ Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) collects, exhibits and celebrates art that will be seen in no other venue.

MOBA interprets the art, compares it to classic art, and shares the adventure of building MOBA to a worldwide phenomenon.

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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.

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Meals are back to being in person at the Senior Center. Call to sign up at least two days in advance. Cost is $5 per meal, or pre-purchase a ticket for five meals for $20.

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

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espite not being on a team any longer, Hopkinton’s Abby Jaye continues to play plenty of competitive golf. The 2019 Hopkinton High School graduate recently took part in the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship at Plymouth Country Club. While she said her performance was not her best, the experience still was one to remember.

“It was fun,” Jaye, 20, said. “My dad got to caddy for me and we had a great time.”

Jaye shot 83 and 80 during her two stroke-play rounds in the tournament, a cut below the usual high 70s she cards as a 4 handicap. Over the past year, she has shifted to playing individual competitions after being on a golf team for much of her life.

Jaye was a captain for the Hillers and a member of the back-to-back state championship squads under coach Dick Bliss. After graduating, she went to Stonehill College and was a member of the golf team there. Golf was a main impetus behind picking Stonehill, Jaye said, and when her focus shifted to academics and her career, she decided to enter the transfer portal after her freshman season.

“I knew I wanted to play for a year or two and just see how it was,” she said.

“I had been playing for so long and I was looking at schools that had golf, I wasn’t looking academically at all. I regretted doing that and I decided I was going to apply to other schools.”

Jaye had opportunities to play at Holy Cross and Bucknell, but she ultimately decided to attend Boston College for its business program. She joined the club golf team last year, but there were no events due to the pandemic.

“The one thing I do miss is playing on a close-knit team,” Jaye said. “It was a lot of fun, and that’s what I really enjoyed at Stonehill.”

She’s hoping for more tournament play moving forward and, in the meantime, is enjoying being a more recreational golfer.

“I am definitely more relaxed with it,” Jaye said. “I feel like I have been playing better and I have had more low rounds the past couple of years. It’s a more relaxed way to play because there are no coaches looking at my scores; it’s made me play better because it’s just for fun.”

Jaye also is enjoying her academic pursuits at BC. Her major is finance and she is looking into commercial real estate after an internship in that space.

Ultimately, she said she might want to pursue something in the banking world.

But golf, including competitive golf, always is going to be part of her life.

“I will play in some tournaments, it’s just the question of how many,” Jaye said. “I love playing tournament golf. It can be more fun than playing casually because it gives you something to work towards and goals to accomplish.”

It also jibes pretty well with her career path.

“It will work out pretty well,” Jaye said. “There are a lot of golfers in the business world.”

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t’s been a quick turnaround for the Hopkinton High School football team, which played in a modified early spring season last school year due to the ongoing pandemic. The Hillers bring a young squad to the field this year, but first-year head coach Mark Sanborn is happy to have his guys back in a more “normal” setting.

“Everything is going well, the kids are working hard and the energy is high,” Sanborn said in late August, after the first week of practices. “Early on in the season, that’s all you can ask for.”

Hopkinton kicked off practices following a threenight skills clinic in which more than 50 members of the program participated along with players from five other schools. Sanborn said it was good to get the players in helmets and working on some football-related movements and skills.

“It was a good chance to get those kids out there and get them running around,” he said.

HHS is young this year, with the junior class figuring to be a focal point when it comes to playing time. But a few seniors will be playing key leadership roles both on and off the field, including senior captain Aidan Kelley.

“He played for us last year on both sides of the ball,” Sanborn said. “He will be a fullback and a linebacker and he has been great in leading the kids on the field and doing the right things. We are expecting big things out of him.”

Brady Auslander, a tight end and defensive lineman, is another senior with varsity reps under his belt. Many other spots will be manned by juniors.

Joey Carrazza will be a featured running back, and fellow junior Robert Litscher is set to take the reins at quarterback. Paul Litscher (Robert’s twin brother) will be one of his targets at wide receiver and also should see time in the defensive backfield.

Wyatt Stevens is expected to be one of Hopkinton’s most versatile players.

“He will be a halfback, a wide receiver, a defensive back,” Sanborn said. “He is going to be all over the field for us this year.”

Sanborn said he and the coaching staff will look to other players to step up as the season be-

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gins to unfold. The longtime assistant coach has a typical “one day at a time” approach.

“I have told the kids that it’s about stacking good practice on good practice and having really good days,” he said. “We want to build their skills and build good habits.”

But Sanborn does have particular things he wants to see from each side of the ball.

“Defensively, we want to be fast to the football and be skilled and disciplined tacklers — that is going to be important,” he said. “On offense, it’s all about protecting the football, knowing our assignments, and having a variety of plays we can run.”

Hopkinton scheduled scrimmages against Shepherd Hill and Grafton, a pair of strong Central Massachusetts programs. The Hillers will open the season Sept. 10 against Wayland, a traditional nonleague opponent that was not on the truncated schedule last spring. Hopkinton has nonleague games scheduled against Foxboro, Tewksbury and Nauset. The Tri-Valley League slate includes Norwood, Holliston, Medfield and Westwood before the start of the playoffs.

Under the statewide playoff format, the Division 2 Hillers will either begin the postseason in Week 9 or play a consolation bracket against other non-tournament teams. Hopkinton will play Ashland in its traditional Thanksgiving Day game, but that is the last thing on Sanborn’s mind at the moment.

“It’s a process,” he said. “Right now, I am just focused on today’s practice.”

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Obituaries Albert Choquette Albert H. Choquette Jr., 89, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died Aug. 17, in the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.

He was the beloved husband of the late Suzanne (Roberge) Choquette, to whom he was married for over 39 years. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Albert Choquette Sr. and Alma (Baillargeon) Choquette.

Mr. Choquette was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of Rhode Island College of Education. He went on to receive a master’s degree in education from Wesleyan University. Prepared with these achievements, he embarked on a career with Woonsocket High School for over 30 years in several roles. He began teaching in the social studies department, then advanced to vice principal and later to principal of the school. Realizing teaching was his true passion, he returned to the classroom for the last decade of his career, continuing to teach social studies and also English and Latin.

Faith and family were the pillars of his life, and he spent his later years enjoying much time in the company of his children and grandchildren. At home, he was well known for providing help and support to his fellow residents at Chapel Hill, his retirement community.

He is survived by his five children, Emilie Mendillo and husband Thomas of North Attleboro, Paul Choquette of Warwick, Thomas Choquette of Newton, Amy Sanborn and husband Randall of Hopkinton, and Anne Clawson and husband Daniel of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; a sister, Irene Beaudreault of Woonsocket; and nine grandchildren, T.J., James and Annie Mendillo, Julia Choquette, Benjamin and Charlotte Clawson, and Cadence, Nathaniel and Cassidy Sanborn. He was the brother of the late Pauline Ladebauche, and grandfather of the late Suzanne Clawson.

His funeral was held Aug. 23 from the Holt Funeral Home, Woonsocket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Aidan’s Church, Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor (foodforthepoor.org), an organization near and dear to Mr. Choquette’s heart and one he has supported for many years.

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Joe also is survived by eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored. His greatest loves were God, family and our country. He had a very special gift of loving, forgiving and helping all who needed him. We are so proud and blessed to have had him with us for so many years.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 16 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton, followed by burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Services were under the care of the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton.

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She was the beloved wife of John L. “Jack” Simmons Jr., with whom she shared 24 years of marriage. Karen was the daughter of the late Roger T. and Kathy (Mahoney) Schofield, formerly of Framingham and Harwich.

By far, Karen’s greatest pride and joy was being a devoted mom to Kaitlyn, 21, and John, 16. Watching them grow and participate in sporting events, their superior academic achievements, and Kaitlyn’s love for Stonehill College brought her so much joy. She was the adoring “Auntie” to many nieces and nephews and she took great interest in all of their achievements.

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She sadly leaves behind her brothers, Dr. Thomas and Tracy Schofield of Westford, Roger and Susan Schofield of Hopkinton, and Stephen and Nancy Schofield of Plymouth.

Her funeral Mass was held Aug. 21 in St. Mary’s Church, Franklin. Services were under the care of the Charles F. Oteri and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, Karen requests that you pay kindness and love forward to your family, friends and strangers in need.

William McGrath William Merrigan McGrath of Natick passed away on Aug. 9 at age 71.

He was the son of the late William Merrigan McGrath and Margaret (Keith), beloved husband of 44 years of Barbara Barbieri McGrath, devoted father of Emily Raffile and husband Jason of Framingham, and William “Louis” McGrath and wife Julie of Hopkinton, brother of Patricia Alderman and husband Peter of Tennessee, Janet Ganley and husband Neal of New Hampshire, and the late Michelle McGrath, proud grandfather of Willa Raffile and Leo McGrath, and son-in-law of Dorothy Barbieri. Will leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews, including Chris, Shaun and Jason Alderman, all of Tennessee, Gina Barbieri of Harvard, Albert Barbieri IV of Utah, George Barbieri of Plymouth, Lindsay Barbieri of Vermont, Kiley Barbieri of Natick and Jordan Barbieri of Ohio.

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Monthly Veterans Breakfast at Senior Center Sept. 3

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. The cost is $4. No registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Beck or Judi Allessio at the Senior Center, 508-497-9730.

HPD Hopkinton Night Out Sept. 9

The Hopkinton Police Department will host its annual Hopkinton Night Out event on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Town Common. It will include table exhibits, demonstrations, food, music, games, a bounce house, face painting and more. The event is designed to bring everyone together to help build police and community partnerships as well as have fun.

Hopkinton Tennis Tournament Sept. 10-12

The 13th annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament will be held Sept. 10-12 at the Hopkinton High School courts for residents 18 and older. There are divisions for men’s and women’s intermediate and advanced singles, doubles and mixed doubles (which can include one out-oftown guest). All participants receive a T-shirt, and trophies and other prizes will be awarded. Registration closes at noon on Sept. 7. For more information or to register, visit hopkintonma.myrec.com.

9/11 Memorial Service at Town Common Sept. 11

The American Legion and the Old Guard New England are planning a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Town Common on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 3-5 p.m. The event will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and honor veterans who died during the COVID lockdown, when memorial services were unable to be held. The service will include an introductory musical performance by the Hopkinton High School band.

Marathon Quilters 2021 Quilt Show Sept. 11-12

The Marathon Quilters 2021 Quilt Show is titled “Imagine the Possibilities.”

It will be held Sept. 11-12 from 10 a.m.5 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (98 Hayden Rowe St.). There will be 70-plus quilts on display, as well as a community art quilt project, raffle baskets, a quilt raffle, quilts for sale, a boutique shop and vendors. Admission fee is $6 (under 12 free). For more information, visit marathonquilters.com.

Metrowest K9 5K at Hopkinton YMCA Sept. 19

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Oct. 3

Angel Fund Golf Tournament at HCC Sept. 20

Farmers Market on Sundays through Oct. 10

The sixth annual Metrowest K9 5K will be held Sunday, Sept. 19, at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center in Hopkinton. The 5K will start at 10 a.m., and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. there will be a health and fitness fair and activities, including doggy demonstrations, pet vendors, face painting, entertainment, ice cream and more. Participants receive a race T-shirt, dog tag medal and lunch. Proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Charities. For more information, visit MetrowestK95K.com or the event’s Facebook page @MetrowestK95K.

Dignity Matters, a regional nonprofit with a Hopkinton chapter that supports the needs of women and girls who are homeless or disadvantaged, is holding an online silent auction fundraiser from Sept. 16-23. Items available include sports, entertainment and vacation packages, gift certificates, jewelry and custom accessories. For more information, visit bit.ly/ dignity-matters-now.

The seventh annual Angel Fund Golf Tournament to benefit ALS research will be held Monday, Sept. 20, at the Hopkinton Country Club. The 18-hole tournament begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10:30. The $200 per person entry fee includes greens fees, carts, dinner, gifts and prizes. A cocktail reception will begin at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 5 p.m.. Non-golfers can attend the dinner for $40 per person. Sponsorships also are available. For registration and more information, visit theangelfund.org or call 781-245-7070.

PolyArts festival Sept. 18 at Town Common

Craft show/swap meet at Rod & Gun Club Sept. 26

Dignity Matters silent auction Sept. 16-23

The Hopkinton PolyArts festival returns to the Town Common this year on Sept. 18 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. For more information, check the PolyArts-Hopkinton page on Facebook.

There will be a craft show/swap meet at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club (252 Wood St.) on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be many unique items along with children’s activities. For more information, visit facebook.com/ kim.clark.35175.

The Summer Arts Series returns in September with a great lineup of outdoor concerts! The presenting sponsor for the Summer Arts Series is Phipps Insurance Agency and MAPFRE Insurance.

Gary Backstrom Band | Sept. 10 A Boston-based band that mixes Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin grooves blended into its own unique sound.

Music begins at 6pm. Free tickets available at www.hopartscenter.org

Neil & The Vipers | Sept. 3 Outdoor music concert at the HCA with the Rhode Island based band Neal & The Vipers. Music begins at 6pm.

Reserve your free tickets at www.hopartscenter.org.

Bruce Marshall Group | Sept. 11 Bruce Marshall’s music career spans five decades and the singer, songwriter, guitarist has been a full-time musician his entire adult life—with an affinity early on for blues, rock and 60’s pop. Music begins at 6pm. Free tickets available at www.hopartscenter.org

Drivin’ Blind | Sept. 4 Enjoy an evening of rockin’ blues with Drivin’ Blind outdoors at the HCA. Bring your dinner and a chair and sit back and listen to the music. Sat., 6pm. Free tickets available at www. hopartscenter.org

HCA Fall Open House | Sept. 11 Join us at the HCA for a fall-inspired afternoon filled with artwork, activities, and fun for all ages. Register for this free event at www.hopartscenter. org.

Baypath Paws & Claws 5K Oct. 17

Registration is open for the 12th annual Paws & Claws 5K to benefit the Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton.

The event — which will return live this year — will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Hopkinton State Park. The event includes a division for those running/walking with a dog. For more information, visit baypathhumane. org.

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The Hopkinton Farmers Market is held at the Town Common on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., running through Oct. 10.

Health and safety protocols are in place.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers receive a $10 incentive for a $10 purchase, and there are Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) benefits as well. For information, including a list of vendors for each week and pre-ordering options, visit hopkintonfarmersmarket.com.

Spring Season 2022

SACH virtual 5K Sept. 18-26

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is hosting the inaugural SACH 5K to raise funds for the Hopkinton Emergency Fund. This year’s event will be held virtually, with people completing their 5K between Sept. 18-26. Individuals can walk/run outside or on a treadmill. For more information, visit southasiancircleofhopkinton.org.

Registration is open for the 33rd annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. This year’s event will be virtual.

Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way” from wherever they are most comfortable — for example, in the neighborhood, on a favorite trail or on a treadmill — on Sunday, Oct. 3.

Walkers must commit to raising at least $100 ($25 for those under 18). The event raises funds for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To register or support a walker, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255.

Hopkinton Little League will be holding evaluations this fall for placement on Spring 2022 Baseball and Softball teams at EMC Park and Carrigan Park in Hopkinton.

Keep an eye out for dates and times for the fall evaluations to be posted in the coming days on Facebook, Instagram and our website: hopkintonlittleleague.org Evaluations are required for the Spring 2022 Season for baseball players born on or before 8/13/14 and for softball players born on or before 12/31/12.

Evaluations help us match players to a best team playing experience.

Please reach out to hopkintonlittleleague@ gmail.com to be placed on our mailing list to receive updates on Hopkinton Little League or with any questions.

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12:48 a.m. Officers Stephen Buckley and Ryan Polselli conducted a motor vehicle stop of an erratic operator on Ash Street and requested a Spanish-speaking officer from Milford. Subsequently, a 26-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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5:53 a.m. Officer Kevin Sager conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and requested backup. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Stephen Buckley responded. A 41-year-old Uxbridge resident was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, no inspection sticker, and operating a motor vehicle with license suspended.

August 23

5:55 a.m. Officers Kevin Sager and Stephen Buckley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street and subsequently arrested a 28-yearold Mendon man on a warrant and additionally charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and number plate violation.

11:49 p.m. Officer Kevin Sager and Sergeant William Burchard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Chestnut Street and arrested a 28-year-old from Roslindale on a warrant.

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.

August 10

7:06 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan reported a motor vehicle accident involving personal injury on East Main Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and requested the Fire Department for an evaluation. A tow truck was requested. A report was to follow.

8:09 a.m. The Water Department reported a tree fell on wires in the back of its building on Fruit Street. Eversource was notified.

1:29 p.m. A detail officer reported a tractor-trailer struck a light on West Main Street and knocked it over. Officers Jay Deiana, Jessica Ferreira and Philip Powers responded and caught up with the truck.

The DPW was notified. A report was to follow.

6:50 p.m. A Carriage Hill Road resident reported someone kept hitting golf balls toward his house and broke a window. Officer Cody Normandin responded and took a report of vandalism.

August 11

2:13 p.m. A caller complained of a broken telephone pole that had not been fixed and was a potential hazard. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil logged the complaint.

2:59 p.m. A Woodview Way caller reported a past fight. Sergeant Arthur

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Schofield and Officers Tyler Brabham and Brian Sanchioni responded and reported it was a verbal altercation. A report was to follow.

7:07 p.m. A nurse with a patient on Constitution Court reported her patient was verbally abusive and took medications that were supposed to be locked away. Officers Tyler Brabham and Brendon Lyver responded and were cleared en route, as the issue was resolved.

7:26 p.m. A passerby reported flowing water on Wood Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and reported a broken sprinkler head from roadwork.

August 12

6:17 p.m. A caller reported a possible water main break on Whalen Road, where water was leaking from the roadway.

Officer Tyler Brabham responded and confirmed a small leak but no hazards.

The Water Department responded to fix it.

10:17 p.m. Multiple callers reported a possible road rage incident on Wood Street where a water bottle was thrown at a vehicle. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Brendon Lyver responded and caught up with the offending vehicle at the high school on Hayden Rowe Street. A civil citation was issued for a passenger violation.

August 13

12:45 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Matthew Santoro and Moira McGaffigan and the Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle on fire on West Main Street. An ambulance responded and transported two people to the hospital.

1:52 p.m. A Wildlife Drive resident reported someone threw a black substance all over her house and property. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and took a report of vandalism.

8:45 p.m. Multiple callers reported a fallen tree on Wood Street. Officer Tyler Brabham responded along with the DPW.

August 15

7:11 p.m. A Ray Street caller reported someone taking photos of his house. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and the person was gone upon his arrival.

9:45 p.m. A caller reported a child’s bicycle at the trailhead on Pond Street.

Officer Robert Ekross responded and reported it had been there for a while.

August 16

3:19 a.m. The DPW requested assistance with white paint left on the roadway of West Main Street by painters painting lines. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and assisted.

4:44 p.m. Multiple callers reported a male exposed on the side of the road on Lumber Street. Officer Cody Normandin responded and spoke with the individual, who was moved along.

August 17

4:17 p.m. A manager at Woodview Way reported a male recording young girls at the complex’s pool. The lifeguard on duty was able to get a video of the man, who left the pool. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and spoke with the manager and lifeguard. A report was to follow.

5:53 p.m. A School Street resident reported threats were made to his wife at work and he requested an officer to come to the house. Officer Tyler Brabham responded and took a report.

6:31 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield

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He was to park the vehicle in the parking lot overnight.

sponded and took a report.

6:16 p.m. A South Mill Street resident reported suspicious damage done to her front door. Officer Tyler Brabham responded and took a report.

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August 21

3:29 p.m. A Davis Road resident reported things keep happening in front of her house. Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded and all checked out OK. 5:43 p.m. A Church Street caller reported a male was following her. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and attempted to make contact with the involved party, but no one answered at the residence.

August 19

5:26 a.m. A Mount Auburn Street resident reported her neighbors were outside yelling at each other and causing a disturbance. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Brittany Firth responded and spoke with the parties.

7:19 a.m. A Mount Auburn Street resident reported the upstairs neighbors were screaming profanities at her. Officers Matthew Santoro and Moira McGaffigan responded and reported an ongoing neighbor issue and gave all parties advice.

11:10 a.m. Officers Brendon Lyver and Matthew Santoro responded to a motor vehicle accident with no personal injuries on West Main Street and took a report.

11:31 a.m. Officers Matthew Santoro and Brendon Lyver responded to assist with roadway flooding on Main Street. The flooding later receded and the roadway was clear.

11:32 a.m. A caller reported part of the roadway of Fruit Street was washed out due to flooding. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and reported the DPW was clearing the road and it was passable.

11:39 a.m. A Legacy Farms North resident reported ponds had flooded out the roadway. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the water had subsided.

11:48 a.m. A caller reported the roadway of Maple Street was flooded. Sergeant John Porter and Officer Matthew Santoro responded and assisted the DPW on scene.

11:54 a.m. A caller reported the roadway of Teresa Road was flooded. Sergeant John Porter and Officer Matthew Santoro responded and reported the roadway was passable and the water was receding.

12:14 p.m. A caller reported the roadway of Granite Street was flooded.

Sergeant John Porter and Officer Matthew Santoro responded and reported the roadway was passable and the water was receding.

1:36 p.m. A caller reported fallen wires on Oakhurst Road. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and reported it was a primary wire, and the road was impassable until the arrival of Eversource. Eversource was notified, and the power was shut off.

2:35 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe Street and took a report.

August 20

2:24 a.m. A Teresa Road caller reported someone rang her doorbell. Officer Cody Normandin responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:05 a.m. A caller reported a tree fell on a car with a baby locked inside it on Clinton Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Moira McGaffigan and Philip Powers responded along with an ambulance. The street was closed and the Highway Department was notified. A report was to follow.

9:53 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident with no personal injuries on West Main Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Ryan Polselli re-

10:00 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan found a pair of Adidas sneakers on the side of the roadway on West Main Street. The incident was logged.

9:38 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross came across graffiti on traffic signs on Saddle Hill Road. A message was left for the DPW.

August 22

12:34 a.m. A caller reported two people riding bikes in the middle of the roadway, close to vehicles, on Main Street.

Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Ryan Polselli responded and spoke with the bikers, followed them home, and advised the parents. They were to be home for the night.

1:11 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield turned around on West Main Street to check on two individuals walking on West

Main Street, and they were gone upon his arrival. Officers Stephen Buckley and Ryan Polselli responded to assist in locating them. They were found and picked up behind 42 South St. A report was to follow.

11:20 a.m. A caller reported a tree blocking the roadway of Westfield Road.

Officer Jay Deiana responded and reported the road was passable, and he contacted the DPW for removal.

11:26 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana removed a tree from the roadway on Ash Street.

12:21 p.m. A caller reported a tree was blocking half the roadway on Pond Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and placed a cone in the area and notified the DPW. 1:45 p.m. Officer Jay Deiana responded along with the Fire Department to a report of a tree that fell on a Kerry Lane house. No structural damage was reported. A tree company was requested for tree removal.

4:01 p.m. A Wood Street caller reported a coyote walking through her yard.

Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and checked the area with a negative find.

5:30 p.m. A Constitution Court caller reported injured birds in the area. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and transported them to the animal control officer.

August 23

8:25 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle drove by and a person yelled obscenities and threw a beer can at her teenage kids while they were walking on the side of the road on Spring Street. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Jay Deiana responded and checked the area with a negative find on the vehicle.

2:50 p.m. A caller reported a tree limb fell and damaged her vehicle on Granite Street. Officer Tyler Brabham responded and took a report.

7:29 p.m. A caller reported a large branch in the roadway of Clinton Street.

Officer Tyler Brabham responded and placed cones in the area and notified the DPW. 9:49 p.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni and K-9 Titan were deployed to search for a 50-year-old female, who left a West Main Street facility. She was subsequently located.

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