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August 30, 2018
New officers join Police Department By Sarah Duckett Editor
By Jean Cann Contributing Writer
After two new hires in August, the Hopkinton Police Department now has 26 full-time officers serving the town. In a recent discussion with several officers as well as Police Chief Ed Lee, the department personnel noted some of their plans going forth, which includes the roles of the new officers, the enhancement of the School Resource Officers roles and next year, adding a K9 to the force. Officer Moira “Molly” McGaffigan and Officer Jay Deiana both joined the force in August. McGaffigan attended St. Anselm College, worked for her dad at his funeral home and spent seven months working for MSPCA as an Animal Welfare Agent before joining Hopkinton. “I wanted to be a police officer from day one. It took a journey to
Children with various challenges and difficulties negotiating a traditional youth soccer environment may now able to enjoy strapping on their shin guards and pulling on their team uniforms to play soccer on the weekend like many of their peers. TOPSoccer, a community-based training and placement program for young athletes with disabilities, will start its third season in Hopkinton this fall through Hopkinton Youth Soccer (HYS). Athletes from Kindergarten through 12th grade from Hopkinton and nearby towns are grouped by ability, not age, and play with coaches and “buddies” who encourage them and modify activities as needed. Hopkinton’s program started when Jessica Bruce, a Hopkinton occupational therapist, parent, and coach, received an email two years ago from MA Youth Soccer that included an article and video about the TOPSoccer program. She contacted the national chairman of the program, brought that information to HYS, and received the green light. Parents with children who participate in the program also give it a green light. “We loved TOPSoccer and have recommended it to others,” said Corrie Mercer, mother of TOPSoccer athlete Grayson. “Jessica Bruce runs a beautiful program that is the perfect combination of being organized and fun. The adult volunteers, as well as the older soccer ‘buddies’ all appear to want to be there and seem to really enjoy working with the kids. It was the highlight of our Sunday evenings for two seasons so far. We very happily have signed Gray up for another session come fall 2018,” Mercer said.
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Hopkinton Police Chief Ed Lee welcomes new hires
Soccer program gets ‘TOP’ reviews in Hopkinton
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Allen reflects on Pan Mass Challenge 2018 By Sarah Duckett Editor
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The Pan Mass Challenge went on as planned even in the incredible downpour the first weekend of August. Joining the thousands of bicyclists who participated in this annual event was Hopkinton resident Kristi Allen. “My PMC route was from Wellesley to Bourne and it was awesome! For 45 miles it was hazy, hot and humid and then another 40 miles in torrential downpours and flash flood warnings! Despite the unpredictable weather, nothing could dampen our spirits,” she said. PMC page 28
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Letters to the Editor Owner of Hopkinton Gourmet thanks community
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ver the years, the town has had a succession of Economic Development Committees, all staffed by volunteers. In 1990, as the chairman of the Appropriation Committee, I suggested, for the first time, that the town hire a person whose sole function would be to bring business to town. As volunteers, I am aware of the time availability – outside of work and family responsibilities – can be somewhat limited. Now, the local Chamber of Commerce is serving in that capacity. Again, it is staffed with volunteers, whose intentions are laudable, but who also may not have the time to devote to bringing in business. Recently, the Boston Globe had an article about the critical need for hotel rooms, especially in Metrowest. New hotels are going in Marlboro and Natick. We voted a hotel district here in Hopkinton and need a fulltime, paid, employee to get out there and find a hotel; find tenants for the empty offices on South Street. It is time to revisit the Elmwood Park area again and get some tax paying businesses locating there. Surrounding communities have already gone ahead with this same idea and are finding it fruitful. With a good economic development employee bringing in business, his or her salary would be more than justified. We strongly suggest that the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager work on this suggestion for the economic betterment of the town.
Sarah Duckett Editor
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It is with great sadness that after 12 years at Hopkinton Gourmet, we have decided to close the business, effectively the end of August. So many of you have been such a part of my life through my time here in Hopkinton. I have always been made to feel so comfortable and welcomed here. We are truly thankful to have been able to serve you in this beautiful town. The joys of customers from across the globe, through the Marathon, the high school exchange students, and some of the most gifted teachers that are helping to shape our younger generation, as well as a diverse working population- I am so thankful to have been touched by all of you through a coffee, a bagel, a sandwich . . . to share our stories through the comings and goings in our daily lives. Many thanks also to the B.A.A., the hundreds and thousands of runners throughout the Marathon and specifically the Hopkinton Running Club through their support of H.G. on Saturday mornings. You have always been such a joy with your smelly socks and sweaty bodies that everybody knows that’s where your passion lies! Not to mention the countless members of the local contingent from Hopkinton High School who have enlightened me as a father and a parent with tales of their own lives in this town. Some of you may know, I have a huge passion for music, and have been a big supporter of the Hopkinton Arts community and arts in the schools. It has been wonderful to share with students their highs and lows with their musical and acting talents. I wanted to thank you all personally and have realized that with all your support and encouragement, H.G. may not have survived as long as it has.
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Truly you have blessed me in letting me into your lives and sharing precious moments through our time here within the business. As some of you know, in recent years, I have tried to sell H.G. as the needs of my family and aging parents have called me back to the U.K., which had some impact on my daily running of the business. Those of you that know me, know that I have always put family first – and it is in this vein that I wanted to personally share my decision with my Hopkinton family – all of you. As I figure out what’s next for me, I plan to continue to live and hopefully work within the community in some capacity. I plan to carry on enjoying what this beautiful town has to offer, with it’s strong community and family values. If you have any interest in contacting me, you can reach me at 978-4574338. Cheers, (British flag, praying hands, American flag, coffee cups) David Phillips
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Gas station expansion OK’d for West Main By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer There were more than a few tense moments at the July 23 Planning Board hearing before final approval was given for the proposed expansion of the Mobil gas station located on West Main Street. The final hearing for the proposed “Minor Project – 84, 86, 88, 92 West Main” presented an interesting scenario, first, because only five of the current nine members were eligible to vote, and second, because all five needed to vote in the affirmative in order for the site plan to be approved for Global Companies, LLC. of Waltham, All details were spelled out in a submitted document: “An application for Minor Project Site Plan Review has been submitted to the Board. A decision is due by 7/30 and a majority vote is required for approval. The applicant received approval from the Board of Appeals on 6/27 (special permit for the use/dimensional variances), and from the Conservation Commission on 6/5. The Board of Appeals granted all of the requested special permits and variances, including the front setback and for the sign. “Member voting: 5 votes from the existing Planning Board members at the time the public hearing opened are needed for approval. New members are welcome to discuss and ask questions but will have to abstain on the vote when a motion is made. “The application proposes the demolition of the existing gas station/ retail sales building, gas island canopy and single family home, and construction of a new gas station/retail sales building on a parcel that currently consists of 4 lots. The parcel will front on West Main St., Elm St. and Lumber St. Extension, with access to Elm St. and West Main St.” In actual practice the process developed complications - especially since most of the contentious issues, including approval from other relevant town boards, had already been covered. The applicant’s request for 24-hour operation received the most pushback,
MBCC Executive Director thanks event participants MBCC Continued from page 2 in the interest of preventing environmental causes of breast cancer. Thank you to our participants who turned out in even greater numbers this year to paddle board, swim, run, walk and kayak in the name of prevention. Thank you to our sponsors and beach vendors for their generous donations. Thank you to our many volunteers, made up of localarea high school students, friends, families and long-time MBCC sup-
which the applicant noted was surprising considering that nearby businesses like Cumberland Farms and Price Chopper are open 24 hours. “We think it would be an unfair and uncompetitive issue for us not to have 24 hours when Cumberland Farms does,” said Global’s attorney Peter Barbieri. He went on to argue that since “there is nothing in the bylaws with regard to site plan review, which is what this is, that there was no authority to deal with hours of operation as part of that approval.” And because of the millions of dollars in acquisition costs and replacement of buildings, Barbieri said “It would be an unfair and uncompetitive issue for us not to have 24 hours when Cumberland Farms has it.” But Muriel Kramer, the Planning Board’s new chair did not agree. While admitting that the applicant had made a case for 24 hour operation, she said “It is entirely in our purview to consider the impact on surrounding neighborhoods and residences. And hours of operation and lighting are part of that.” Barbieri then pointed out that the gas station site was 300 feet from the nearest residence. Board members David Paul and Amy Ritterbusch both said they supported 24 hour operation for the applicant. Board Vice Chair Fran DeYoung was not as pleased with the idea. “I wrestle with it, quite frankly I wish there was an overall moratorium and this is just speaking for one person - from 12 -5 p.m. and I live by about 300 yards away.” But the most pushback on hours of operation came from board member Francis D’Urso, who maintained his opposition right up until the vote was about to be called. Fortunately Kramer was able to convince D’Urso to vote in the affirmative, especially in light of the fact that for the first time in his five-year tenure on the board, D’Urso had managed to convince the applicant to agree to install solar panels on the site.
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Selectmen recognize Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Back row (l to r) Brian Herr, Brendan Tedstone, Claire Wright, John Coutinho, and Irfan Nasrullah Front row (l to r) Grace Darkow, Melissa Hayes, and Troop #72233 Leader Karen Bograd
By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer The Board Selectmen at its Aug. 8 meeting recognized Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Melissa Hayes and Grace Darkow, of Girl Scout Troop #72233, for projects which inspired Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) interests in young girls. Hayes’ project was an 8-week after school program for third and fourth grade girls in robotics coordinated with Hopkinton High School technology and engineering teacher PHOTO/ SUBMITTED
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The girls were presented with their Gold Award pins by Danielle Dulchinos, Director of Volunteer Engagement for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. who said that the Gold Award has inspired girls to find greatness inside themselves and to share their passions with their communities. “Nationally only 13 percent of girls aged 13 to 17 earn Gold Awards, so we’re really excited to be able to celebrate the awards of two Hopkinton Girl Scouts,” said Dulchinos. According to the Girl Scouts website, the Gold Award is the most prestigious award in the world for girls and the most difficult to earn. In addition to the selectmen, Hayes and Darkow also received citations from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, State Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) and State Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston).
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Second annual Hopkinton Family Day to be held Sept. 15 Fireworks at last year’s event
The event is run by the Friends of Hopkinton and supports the group’s mission to encourage and support town spirit, enthusiasm, and pride. all activities on Hopkinton Family Day are free! There will be no fundraising taking place on the day of the event. The only charges will be for food which will be provided by a variety of food trucks. Recommended parking for Hopkinton Family Day is at the Middle School/High School complex or other municipal lots and permissible on-street parking. No dogs are allowed on school property. For more information visit friendsofhopkinton.org.
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pulp toss, log roll, disk stacking, 3-person maple sap fun and the popular axe throw which includes junior axe throw as well. New this year is the Big Boy low throw and Big Girl skillet toss. The event is free and competitors from various lumberjack contests will be on hand to assist and keep score. First place trophies will be awarded at the end of the show. Transportation to Field #12 will be available during the competition hours. And the best news of all is that
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nspired by Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary Celebration in 2015, the second annual Hopkinton Family Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, rain or shine, at the High School Athletic Fields, 90 Hayden Rowe St. The event is run by the Friends of Hopkinton and supports the group’s mission to encourage and support town spirit, enthusiasm, and pride. “It’s all about community,” said Friends of Hopkinton member and former Town Clerk Ann Click, who is excited to see a lot of participation and enthusiasm for this annual event. Hopkinton Family Day, which will be from 3-10 p.m., will feature activities hosted by many town organizations. Attendees can experience face painting, decorate mini pumpkins, participate in a tug of war, take pictures in the photo booth, show off their hula hoop skills or try out the pitching machine. The Girls Scouts will sponsor a Kids Fun Race from 4 – 5:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment, and the all-time favorite – fireworks - to end the day’s activities. New this year is the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge provided by the Bishop Rice Council #4822. The event, which will be held from 3-6 p.m., will be a penalty shot competition with official scoring for girls and boys ages 9-14 from Hopkinton and Ashland. Serious competitors should bring cleats and proof of age. For contest details and to download the Soccer Challenge Entry Sheet, visit friendsofhopkinton.org/events. The Friends of Hopkinton is also sponsoring the Amateur LumberJack/LumberJill contest which will run from 2 – 5 p.m. on Field #12 off the loop road. The contest allows participants to test their skills at various events geared to adults, teen and children down to 8 years of age. Events include 2-person crosscut, 1-person bow-saw, 2-person
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Following settlement Greyhound Friends license up for renewal By Nancy Cavanaugh Contributing Writer
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ollowing a settlement agreement between Greyhound Friends and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced that the Board of Selectmen’s public hearing regarding the kennel license application has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 11 In the announcement, Khumalo said, “As of [Aug. 3], a settlement agreement concluding the investigation of the Attorney General’s Office into the applicant’s financial practices has not been executed. The new hearing schedule will allow time for the Board and the public to view the results of that investigation once the settlement agreement is made public.” The application for the kennel license this summer followed legal and regulatory battles the shelter has faced since the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources issued a cease and desist order in January 2017, preventing them from taking additional dogs from out of state. The town of Hopkinton subsequently suspended their kennel license, forcing them to transfer dogs to other shelters. In March 2017, Greyhound Friends’ Founder Louise Coleman was charged in Middlesex District Court with one felony count of animal cruelty after an investiga-
tion by the Hopkinton Police, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Hopkinton Animal Control found the conditions of the kennel had been “continuously unsanitary.” After a bench trial that lasted four days, Coleman was found not guilty in December 2017. At the conclusion of the trial, Judge David Cunis said, “Although [Coleman] may have taken her eye off the ball, so to speak, of the physical upkeep of the kennel, this was indeed a regulatory issue that called for a regulatory solution. The evidence falls far short of establishing that she violated a criminal statute.” Critics of Greyhound Friends, including a group who started the website truthaboutgreyhoundfriends. com, expressed concern that the trial focused too narrowly on the sanitary conditions of the kennel from 2015-17 and excluded evidence that showed the dogs had been neglected and, in some cases, not provided appropriate medical care. The Attorney General’s investigation that led to the Aug. 3 settlement agreement reviewed extensive financial records, including several years’ worth of financial logs and bank account records, loans to/from board members and relatives, a Greyhound Friends-owned Cadillac Escalade and contracts awarded to
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the founder’s neighbor. The settlement agreement requires increased oversight of financial matters and explicitly prohibits them from appointing or employing Coleman in any capacity. The agreement further prohibits the board from acting “in a manner contrary to any injunctive relief which may be ordered against Ms. Coleman as part of a Judgement of Consent arising from the AGO’s investigation of Greyhound Friends.” Additionally, the settlement calls out actions already taken by Greyhound Friends over the course of the past two years to address concerns that arose during the investigation. Specifically, Greyhound Friends composed a Governance Committee, updated its conflict of interest policy and annual disclosure procedures, composed a Finance Committee and elected a qualified treasurer. According to the agreement, they also “expanded [their] Board of Directors to add oversight capacity in finance and accounting, kennel compliance and animal care best practices, and electronic record keeping and database functions.” In a complaint against Coleman dated Aug. 7, the Attorney General’s Office concluded that, “On numerous occasions, from at least as early as 2013 through March 2017, Ms. Coleman breached her fiduciary duty of loyalty to [Greyhound Friends] with respect to her use of [Greyhound Friends’] assets for her own personal use, including the use of [Greyhound Friends’] assets for expenditures that were personal to her and not in furtherance of [Greyhound Friends’] chari“The Big Picture in a Small Town”
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table mission.” According to court documents, the amount of money involved over several years totaled tens of thousands of dollars. The Attorney General’s Office further charged that “Because Ms. Coleman cannot account for the use of certain GHF assets from at least as early as 2014 through March 2017— including the withdrawal of petty cash and the withdrawal of four figure sums of cash from GHF’s bank account— and because she cannot account for the extent to which those cash withdrawals furthered GHF’s charitable purposes, Ms. Coleman must stand the loss.” In a settlement reached with the Attorney General, Coleman agreed to pay $40,000 to Greyhound Options, Inc, a separate Greyhound rescue organization located in Ware, Mass. In the agreement, Coleman did not admit to any wrongdoing. While the Attorney General has reached agreements with both Coleman and Greyhound Friends, the shelter remains closed until at least after the Sept. 11 Board of Selectmen’s meeting where their application for a new kennel license will be reviewed. In an Aug. 6 letter sent to Town Manager Khumalo, Town Council Raymond Miyares said, “To reach its decision regarding a recommendation to the Town Clerk, the Board will consider, among other things, whether the kennel has been maintained in a sanitary and humane manner and if records have been properly kept as required by law.” The Sept. 11 Board of Selectmen meeting will take place at Town Hall, 18 Main St., at 6 p.m.
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Spilka is elected as Massachusetts State Senate President
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tate Sen. Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) was elected to be the president of the Massachusetts State Senate by her Senate colleagues July 26. Spilka represents the Metrowest communities of Ashland, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton and Medway, which comprise the 2nd Middlesex & Norfolk district. “Serving in the Massachusetts Senate has been, and will continue to be, one of the greatest chapters in my life story,” Spilka said in a release from her office. “I pledge to uphold and maintain the integrity of the Senate, an institution I can honestly say I love with all of my heart. I look forward to working with people from all over the state, to build on the strengths we bring from each region, and to tackle our challenges head on, so that Massachusetts will continue to be a leading light in our nation.” Before being elected to the presidency, Spilka served as the chair of the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways & Means beginning in January 2015. Prior to that, she served as the Senate Majority Whip (2013-2015), Assistant Majority Whip (2012-2013), chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (2009-2012), and chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (2005-2009), a committee she helped originate. She began her legislative career as a State Representative for the Seventh Middlesex district in 2001. Spilka is a graduate of Northeastern Law School and holds a B.S. in social work from Cornell University. She has been married for over 20 years to Joel S. Loitherstein, an environmental engineer, and has one adult step-daughter and two adult sons—Heather, Scott and Jake— and two rescue dogs.
(l to r) Clerk of the Senate William Welch, Speaker of the House of Representatives Robert DeLeo, Senate President Karen E. Spilka, Governor Charlie Baker, and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
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Laughter Wellness Program Wednesday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. In Laughter Wellness the body leads the mind – we start with the physical act of laughing and our mood improves in response. Cultivate a child-like sense of playfulness. No awkward poses. Please bring some water as laughter can be dehydrating. Your class will be led by Toni Cioto, Certified Laughter Leader and Founder of Lots of Laughter. Program is free.
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Places of Worship Beth Tikva Synagogue 45 Oak St., Westborough. www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org High Holiday Services Come join Beth Tikvah Synagogue for the High Holidays! Our warm, inclusive, egalitarian, and fully participatory independent congregation offers a full schedule of High Holiday services. Schedule of services for Rosh Hashanah Sunday, Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 1st Day Rosh Hashanah, starts 9:30 a.m.; Babysitting (2 – 6 yrs) 9:30 - 1 p.m.; Children’s service (grades K-6) 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Torah reading 10:30 a.m.; Sermon 11:30 a.m.; Taschlich at nearby Lake Chauncy in Westborough following services (Bring walking shoes) 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah (no reservations required), starts at 9:30 a.m.; Torah reading 10:30 a.m.; Sermon 11:30 a.m. (no children’s services or formal babysitting on the second day) Schedule of services for Yom Kippur Tuesday, Sept. 18, Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, Yom Kippur day start 9:30 a.m.; Babysitting (2 – 6 yrs), 9:30 - 1 p.m.; Children’s Service (grades K-6) 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Torah reading, 10:30 a.m.; Sermon/Yizkor 11:30 a.m.; Break 1:30 p.m.; Mincha/Neilah 5:15 - 7:20 p.m.; Shofar Blowing/Breakfast Pot Luck 7:20 p.m.
Sha’arei Shalom All services held at the Federated Church, 118 Main St., Ashland. www.shaareishalom.org or 508-2314700. High Holiday Services Our services are open to the public. Purchase of tickets are not required; donations are encouraged. Kids services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning service. Come share the holidays with us! Schedule of services for Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. – Erev Rosh Hashanah Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Friday, Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Schedule of services for Yom Kippur Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. – Kol Nidre Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. – Yom Kippur Morning Service Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Neilah Service
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57 West Main St., Westborough Services Sundays at 10 a.m., infant and child care provided. 508-366-2000, www.uccwestborough.com, facebook.com/TheCongregationalChurchOfWestborough
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‘National Night Out’ held at town common Hopkinton residents, police come together to celebrate By Sarah Duckett Editor Residents came out to meet members of the Hopkinton Police Department Aug. 7 as the department hosted National Night Out at the Town Common. During the evening, there was a demonstration with a K-9 dog, table exhibits, interactive safety demonstrations, a glass blower based in Hopkinton, food and music as well as opportunities for the children to
Hopkinton Police Sgt. Scott Van Raalten shows his son, Cameron, 3 1/2, how to turn on the siren in a police cruiser during National Night Out, Tuesday, August 7, on Hopkinton Common.
get in cruisers and check them out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It is designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. When asked why the department changed the location of the
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event to the Town Common from the Middle School, Lt. Joseph Bennett said, “They wanted a new feel to it. It could benefit the downtown area shops and attract people driving by.” “Children learn in a number of ways,” Sergi-Gott stated. “It’s all about He said they may alternate back driving their learning forward. Our motto is ‘Imagine. Create. Accomand forth on the venues. plish.’ We want students to come away with a sense of accomplishment National Night Out was first and satisfaction.” established in 1984 by Matt Peskin The school-year program includes a variety of interesting classes: of the National Association of Town Science exploration activities build on a child’s natural sense of wonder about Watch. The first National Night Outs the world and how it works. Students learn about the processes, concepts and were fairly simple. In most commuapplications of science and engineering by working on hands on projects, nities, it amounted largely to “lights labs and experiments in chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering. Middle on” vigils and some basic informaschoolers can join the Science Olympiad team to compete in different events. tion being delivered to the commuAll students are welcome to join the Destination Imagination team as well. nity. The event was quite popular, and attracted more than two million Children learn to think, design and build like an engineer through the engiparticipants in both Canada and the neering and robotic classes, and in the technology classes, even first graders United States. learn the elements of coding like sequencing, logic and control. Millions of neighbors take part in Using the LEGO Mindstorms Robotic System, students learn programNational Night Out across thousands ming and construction techniques to solve real-world design problems. of communities from all 50 states, Younger students (grades 1-3) who take two semesters of robotics at the U.S. territories and military bases SET may join the Junior First Lego League (FLL), while older students worldwide on the first Tuesday in (grades 4-8) who have mastered the FLL workshop may join the school’s August (Texas celebrates on the first FLL competition team. Tuesday in October), according to The school also offers full-day programs on school holidays and vacations the organization’s website. Neighborand classes for homeschoolers. hoods can host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety dem100 Waverly St. Ashland 508-231-4500 onstrations, seminars, youth events, setschoolmw@gmail.com www.setschoolmw.com visits from emergency personnel, “The Big Picture in a Small Town” Sergi-Gott’s teaching method follows the Montessori school philosophy. Curricula is flexible enough to allow students to follow a slightly different path on a given subject, if their interest takes them there.
exhibits and much, much more. Five years ago, Hopkinton Officer Steve Buckley started the town’s National Night Out. “This is the opportunity to be working together to build strong trust in the community, he said. A group of veterans called The Old Guard brought their cooking expertise to the barbeque grill with hamburgers and hot dogs. Local chefs are Don MacNeil, Bob Bolanvrina, Tony Charest, Mike Arakelian and Stan Feinburg. The Old Guard started with the “Missing in America” program which culminated with the internment of cremains of unclaimed veterans. Hopkinton is only one town of many who have benefitted from this organization – they serve at the Hopkinton Firefighters Memorial as well as donating their services to support and honor veterans and all emergency personnel. The group also participates in Memorial Day services and fires the 21-gun salute, in Hopkinton, as well as performing that duty in the Honor Guard at the Bourne National Cemetery.
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get there but Hopkinton called back and it worked out. My best friend’s dad was a K9 officer, so I got see firsthand how he balanced his work and family,” she said. Jay Deiana, the youngest of five children and a life-time resident of Hopkinton, was thrilled when he got the call to join the town’s police department. “I love the town. It is a dream working here,” said Deiana. A graduate of MassBay Community College, he noted working with Professor Mark Stanton there had inspired him when discussing legal cases. “I loved the work with [Stanton]. We went over criminal case law, which explains the way laws change to set guidelines on how we operate today,” he said. Deiana plans on pursuing his bachelor’s degree via the online program at Bay State College . Another new officer was appointed in March by the selectmen. Officer Ben Stickney graduated from high school in 2006 and was studying criminal justice at Dean College when he was called to the police department in Sherborn, first as a part-timer and then fulltime for 10 years. He then attended the Police Academy in Reading in 2011. “I spent time in Hopkinton and
Milford when I was a kid, loved the town, people, atmosphere, small town feel,” he said. Noting that several Sherborn police officers were residents of Hopkinton, he added that it “created an atmosphere of comradery, telling stories of town.” According to Lee, Stickney and Officer Mat Santoro will be joining Officer Phil Powers as School Resource Officers. They will be rotating on a part-time basis at the high school, middle school and Hopkins Elementary School. They will also go to the lower schools when various drills are run on fire and evacuation safety. “We use the ALICE program – alert, lock down, inform, counter, evaluate. We drill in each school in an age appropriate way,” said Powers. “Doing anything that will slow down the attacker is better than just hiding and waiting. The older students have options they can take advantage of themselves.” The schools are now on a double door lock system, reducing the number of people that can enter, he said. Next year the department anticipates getting another new officer – a K9. “All dogs are trained for tracking then one other job – drugs, bomb, gunpowder, cadaver. Because of the [Boston] Marathon, we will probably go with bomb detection,” said Lee. Officer Brian Sandchioni will be training for this position and will be the dog’s handler.
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an organized sport, but without fear of judgment.” “Mark, Phoebe and I enjoyed cheering on the players and watching our son’s beautiful face light up with delight when he scored a goal,” she added. “We enjoyed knowing that Gray was in such capable hands each Sunday, and having the peace of mind that no one (players, buddies, spectators, etc) would even think twice if he didn’t want to participate, or needed to take a break.” The only change Bruce would like to make to the program is increasing numbers. “I know one thing that won’t change is the ‘tunnel’ which ends each one of our practices,” she said. “The athletes run through a ‘tunnel’ of the buddies and coaches their faces light up. It’s just a perfect way to end the session.” For others who would like to sign up or learn more, registration is available at hopkintonsoccer.org for $50. The program meets on Sundays from Sept. 9 through Oct. 21 (excluding Columbus Day weekend) from 2-3 p.m. on the Fruit Street grass fields.
Library Corner Tuesday Sept. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. - Our Time Memory Cafe Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between The Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Library. This is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, or living with dementia, and their care partner, family, and friends.
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Wednesday Sept. 19, 6:307:30 p.m. - John A. Hodgson book talk/discussion As part of Hopkinton’s Local History series, author Hodgson will read and discuss from his book “Richard Potter: America’s First Black Celebrity.” Co-sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Society
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UniBank donates $3,500 to Apple Tree Arts Funds support year-round theatre arts programs Region – UniBank recently announced that a donation of $3,500 was made to Apple Tree Arts in Grafton. The donation supports the theatre arts programs that are continuously growing, particularly in the summer months. Students from Grafton, Whitinsville, Douglas, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge and other surrounding towns come to Apple Tree Arts to participate in program offerings throughout the year. The yearlong programming at Apple Tree Arts includes 14 theatre arts productions for youth in grades 1-12. The organization also provides a creative dramatics program that explores and develops student skills in improvisation, storytelling, “on-the-fly thinking,” originality and creativity. Left: (l to r) Donna Blanchard, executive director of Apple Tree Arts, Kathy Vandenengel, business director of Apple Tree Arts, and Anjali Paranjape, vice president and area relationship branch manager of UniBank’s Grafton and Sutton branch locations, and a board member for Apple Tree Arts PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Beer/wine license approved for Mobil station By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer
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opkinton High School will be adding a new program to its Athletics Department this school year – Unified Basketball. Unified sports programs are designed to provide competitive teams for students with and without physical or intellectual disabilities. Supported by Special Olympics, schools can organize teams to play against other high school teams with similar programs. Hopkinton Public School’s Athletic Director Dee King proposed the idea of a Unified Basketball team to the School Committee during its Aug. 13 special summer meeting. “What is great is that a lot of our surrounding towns already have Unified Basketball teams so scheduling and implementation will be easy,” said King. Finding a coach for the new team won’t be a problem either, according to King. “We already have a number of interested adults who want to coach the team,” she told the committee.
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budget going forward,” she said. As far as funding for the new Although Unified Basketball program, King explained that Spewould be new to Hopkinton, this cial Olympics would provide a grant to offset some of the costs for the wouldn’t be the first Unified sporting first year, and that long term the team for the Hillers. Last year the high school piloted a Unified Track annual estimated costs of the team Team. Students without disabilities would be approximately $3,000 partnered up with students with dis5,000. abilities to train and compete as a “Getting the grant from Special team against other teams in the area. Olympics will allow us to see how During their first meet, hunthe experience goes for the students dreds of students lined up and gave this year and if we wanted to conMilfordbeRegional Seriesand Ad#1 Created of 9/15/18 hi-fives wishes good luck tinue it could adopted/ 2018 intoFall theLecture
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Being [at the first meet] was incredibly moving… it was an amazing experience. Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh School Committee Chair to their fellow classmates during a heartwarming display of support. “Being [at the first meet] was incredibly moving…it was an amazing experience,” said School Committee Chair Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh. “I am so excited to see this proposal brought forward. This is fantastic for the entire high school community.” The School Committee unanimously approved the proposal to start a new Unified Basketball team for the fall of 2018.
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Students achieve honors and accomplishments Honors Continued from page 16 Olivia Joseph, from Hopkinton, a member of the Class of 2018, has been named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. Rachel A. Cronin of Hopkinton, a senior majoring in human resource management, has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2018 semester at SUNY Oswego. The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2018 semester: Nicholas D’Aloia with Honors, Alexxa Holland with Honors, Sarah Newland with Honors, Andrew Rogers with Honors, Autumn Kramer with High Honors, Erin Marceau with Honors, Haley Slack with High Honors, Madeline Juffras with High Honors, Michelle Horrigan with High Honors, Elise Chandler with Highest Honors, Allison Scimone with Honors, Ashley Scimone with Honors and Kathleen O’Loughlin with Highest Honors. Jonathan Palczynski, a member of the class of 2018 majoring in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Massachusetts. The project was titled Development of a Centralized Stormwater Materials Repository. Worcester Academy announced its Honor Roll and Headmaster’s List for Semester 2 of the 2017-2018 School Year. Among the Hopkinton students are: Lily Bradway Grade: 10, First Honors, Aidan Busconi, Grade: 10, First Honors, Mckenna Gray Grade: 12, First Honors, Deen Muttakin, Grade: 10, First Honors,
Michael Rabinovich, Grade: 11, First Honors, Louis Scumaci, Grade: 12, First Honors, Lauren Gray, Grade: 9, Headmaster’s List, Tess Harvey, Grade: 11, Headmaster’s List, Rohan Krishnan, Grade: 10, Headmaster’s List, Tingyu Liang, Grade: 10, Headmaster’s List, Emma Potas, Grade: 9, Headmaster’s List, Mia Sannicandro, Grade: 9, Headmaster’s List, Angela Scumaci, Grade: 10, Headmaster’s List, Jared Smith, Grade: 12, Headmaster’s List, Carlin Stewart Grade: 10, Headmaster’s List, Ally Gray, Grade: 7, Honor Roll, and William Ridgley, Grade: 11, Second Honors. The following local students were named to the 2018 Dean’s List at Union College: Julianna Kramer; Kramer is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in History, Roderick Landreth. Landreth is a member of the Class of 2020, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Owen McNamara. McNamara is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Political Science and Patrick Ryan. Ryan is a member of the Class of 2019, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Steven Kerr, of Hopkinton, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western New England (WNE) University in May 2018. Later this month, Kerr will join more than 400 recruits in Fort Benning, GA, to begin Army Basic Training. As the WNE University Golden Bear lacrosse goalie, Kerr was a three-year starter and threetime All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) selection for the men’s lacrosse program. He collected IMLCA All-Northeast Region accolades as both a sophomore and senior and was also recognized as a USILA All-American (Honorable Mention) at the conclusion of his final collegiate season.
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The Farmers Markets at Daniels Farmstead, 286 Mendon St, Blackstone is held every Sunday, through Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be on hand offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, grass-fed natural meats, goat milk soaps, gourmet foods, fancy fudge, and more.
The 11th Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament for players 18 years and older will be held at Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St. The tournament will include Men’s and Women’s Intermediate and Advanced singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Mixed doubles is open to one resident plus one out-of-town guest. Register at www.hopkintonrec. org . Rain date: Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23. For more information contact CampCalks@ aol.com or visit www.facebook.com/ HopkintonTennis.
Sept. 1 – Oct. 14 The Hopkinton Farmers Market is held every Sunday through Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Hopkinton Common. Seasonal vendors include: Auntie Dalies Artisan Dried Pasta; Kelly’s Farm – produce; Woodville Maples – maple syrup, maple candy, honey; La Maison A Gateaux – French crepes, cakes, candy and cookies; Little Beehive Farm – honey, soaps; Narragansett Creamery – cheese; Angel Hair Alpacas – Alpacas and fiber craft; Birchtree Bread Company – artisanal bread; Shady Pine Farm – meat and eggs; and Svenfish – fresh seafood.
Sept. 5 Treblemaker will be holding rehearsals for their regional nonaudition community chorus every Wednesday starting Sept. 5 from 7:30-9:15 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden St., under the direction of Dr. Richard Romiti. The Treblemakers’ concert will be performed Wednesday, Dec. 12. Drop in and participate in open rehearsals during the month of September. For more details, contact Carolyn Letvin at carolyn@carolynletvin.com. The Treblemakers chorus is part of Enter Stage Left Theater, the resident theater company of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Check out all that HCA has to offer at www.hopartscenter.org.
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Sept. 15 Friends of Hopkinton, Inc. will be holding the 2nd annual Hopkinton Family Day from 3-10 p.m. at Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St. For more information visit www. friendsofhopkinton.org and on Facebook. For more information contact CampCalks@aol.com or visit www. facebook.com/HopkintonTennis.
Sept. 15-16 The Friends of the Library will be selling its famous apple crisp at Polyarts once again when the annual festival is held on Saturday, Sept. 15. As every year, the Friends are looking for volunteers to help assemble the crisp. This year they will meet Friday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church kitchen (61 Wood St.) All are welcome to join them for this wonderfully productive and social event. Please bring an apron, cutting board and your favorite paring knife. Questions? Contact Beth Mezitt, bethm@westonnurseries.com. And please be sure to stop by the Friends’ booth near the fountain on the town common the day of the event for this delicious treat!
Sept. 19 The Hopkinton Historical Society and the Hopkinton Public Library will host author John Hodgson who will share his biography of Richard Potter at 6.30 p.m., at the library, 13 Main St. Potter was born in Hopkinton in 1783 of an enslaved African mother and white father, and later rose to the status of world-class performer and entertainer inside the quirky and fascinating world of magic and ventriloquism. Hodgson’s meticulous research uncovers the remarkable life of this bi-racial traveler and performance artist who managed to navigate the complicated world of early 19th century America. Calendar page 19
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Sept 20 The Crystal Room in Milford will host the” Annual Taste of the Towns” at 6 p.m. This year there will be 17 area restaurants participating. Guests can sample dishes, enjoy the cash bar, take a chance on a raffle basket, or the 50/50 raffle. Milford Regional Medical Center Auxiliary members are sponsoring this event and will be selling tickets in advance for $35; tickets will also be available for $40 at the door. Raffle tickets for a chance at the 50/50 and raffle tickets for gift baskets will also be sold in the Medical Center Atrium Café. For more information call 508-4222099 or email MRMC Auxiliary@ milreg.org.
Ongoing Caregiver support Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is held at Golden Pond Assisted Living Facility, 50 West Main Street, Hopkinton on the last Thursday evening of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. Please contact Molly Lukason at mlukason@goldenpondal.com or 508-435-1250 for more information. All are welcome. Caregiver Support Group Third Thursday of each month, 10:30 - 11:30 at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. Many caregivers find themselves in this role suddenly, without notice. For many it is a labor of love, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding and draining. Registration recommended. If you have any questions or if you need care for your loved one while you attend the group, please contact the Outreach Department at 508-497-9730. Join 4-H If you are a child from 8-14 years old interested in working hands on with farm animals, come check out our 4-H group at the Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St, Natick for a morning or afternoon feed. We are a local 4-H group that does community service and education projects throughout the year. Contact Cindy Bernardo at cindybernardo@ hotmail.com for more information. Hopkinton Garden Club Do you enjoy gardening and plants? How about helping to beautify your town or creating elegant floral arrangements for local events? Have fun, make new friends and serve your community while pursuing your interests with our club. “Dig in” to create and maintain the decorative planters lining Main Street each spring through fall, or take on one of
our planted town garden areas. Use your floral design talent by participating with us for the Center for the Arts “Arts in Bloom,” the library’s “Books in Bloom,” the Boston Flower Show, or creating fun pieces for the Senior Center’s Veteran’s Breakfast. No experience needed, just an enthusiasm for gardening or floral design and willingness to join us in serving our community. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, September through June, at a Hopkinton venue and often include a lecture or other program. Meeting dates and program topics are listed on our website. New members are welcome to join us at any time throughout the year!
The Hopkinton garden club is a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the Garden Club Federation of MA. Please contact us at info@hopkintongardenclub.org or see our website at www.hopkintongardenclub.org
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Volunteer Recognition Know someone in town you think should receive recognition for being an outstanding volunteer? The town of Hopkinton now has a formal way to do this. If you believe a town resident has made a significant contribution to the quality of life in our community through their volunteer efforts, please go to the town’s website, www.hopkintonma.gov and complete the short
Historical Society seeks members Are you looking for a way to get involved in town? The Hopkinton Historical Society may be just the place for you! We are membership organization that welcomes all those interested in the town’s history. We hold events and meetings at our building at 168 Hayden Rowe, which is also the location of the Hopkinton History Center Calendar page 20
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CALENDAR Calendar Continued from page 19 archives and museum. The Hopkinton History Center provides public access to historical Town records, photographs, maps, year books, artifacts, and manuscripts. Museum hours are Mondays 2 -5 p.m. and Thursdays 5 - 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 508-435-4502 or email hopkhistsoc@hotmail.com. Currently, we have openings on our Board as well as on the events and fundraising committees. Whether you’ve just moved to town or have been here your entire life, we welcome you. Interested in finding out more? Please email Anne Mattina at hopkhistsoc@hotmail.com or visit us at www.hopkhistsoc.org. New members are always welcome.
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The Grief Support Group This group meets at The Sanctuary, 249 Wood St., Hopkinton. Call Vinnie at 508-293-1611 or email Vinnie@CheckYourCompass.org for more information or for exact times and topics, visit www.meetup.com/MetroWestBostonGriefGroup. Alzheimer’s Support For caregivers in the Milford area, there is a new monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group. The public is also invited to participate in this group which will be held on the third Thursday of every month at the Whitcomb House, 245 Main Street, Milford, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. For more information contact David Kingsley, Executive Director at dkingsley@capitalseniorliving.net (please put Support Group in the subject line or call 508-634-2440. Hospice Volunteers Needed SALMON VNA & Hospice is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers who wish to offer a kind, caring presence to hospice patients and their families in the town of Hopkinton for 1-2 hours per week; training will be provided. Please contact SALMON’s Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mike Metcalf at 774-214-8702 or mmetcalf@salmonhealth.com.
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Trails Club The Hopkinton Trails Club is a volunteer group of area residents dedicated to enjoying and enhancing the existing trails in town, while promoting the creation of new trails and improving trail connections throughout the community. The group has a monthly meeting, organizes walks, and participates in trail maintenance activities. The Club encourages residents to get involved in enjoying these resources and participating in club efforts. For more information, visit www.hopkintontrailsclub.com
Milford Regional Medical Center seeks volunteers If you have a few hours a week to give, are friendly and outgoing, want to give back to your community, consider volunteering at Milford Regional Medical Center. Some of the volunteer needs include visitor escort, lobby information, emergency department volunteer, wheelchair escorts and gift shop assistance. Milford Regional has a particular need for volunteers to *At least one borrower must be a first time homebuyer. Maximum 97% LTV for serve as emergency department visitor escorts. In this role, volunteers escort 1 unit properties. Must be primary residence. Offer subject to credit approval visitors from the emergency room lobby to see their family member who is and property eligibility. PMI required. Other conditions affecting APR may apa patient. Each shift is three hours, and shifts are available late morning, afply. Offer subject to change without notice. NMLS# 465956. ternoon, evening and night any day of the week. This role is ideal for anyone Milford | Whitinsville | Woonsocket Calendar page 21 “The Big Picture in a Small Town�
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Calendar Calendar Continued from page 20 looking to add steps to their day as it entails a lot of walking. To apply, download a volunteer application at milfordregional.org and return it to Volunteer Services, or email Elaine Willey at ewilley@milreg.org. All volunteers are screened and must provide character references and complete a criminal background check. Join the Hopkinton Women’s Club The Hopkinton Women’s Club invites you to join us in serving our community while developing new friendships. Social-Service-Giving is our motto! Meetings are held the second Monday of each month from September to June. New members are always welcomed. For questions or to join, please contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopWCMembership@gmail.com. We are in the process of planning programs for our 2018-2019 upcoming year. Running Club The Hopkinton Running Club (http:// runhopkinton.org) welcomes runners of all ages and abilities. Established in 2003 and proudly based at the start of the Boston Marathon, the club aims to promote physical fitness and wellbeing through running in a supportive and friendly environment. Members range from beginners to competitive racers and come from Hopkinton and surrounding towns. We share an enthusiasm for running and a dedication to helping one another reach our individual goals. Please join us for a Saturday Club Run at 7:30 a.m. Contact our Membership Director (hopkintonrunning@gmail.com) for details on location. For more information, follow us on Twitter @RunHopkinton or email hopkintonrunning@ gmail.com. Join Hopkinton Girl Scouts Interested in Girl Scouts? Come learn more about the largest girl led program in America. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Visit www.gsema.org for more information. Hopkinton Moms Group Calling all moms! The Hopkinton Moms Group offers a wide variety of activities to participate in for you and your children and committees to serve on from Playgroups to the Service Committee. We work together to organize exciting activities, maintain regular outings and serve the community. If you are interested in joining please contact membership@ hopkintonmomsgroup.org. Calling all Metro West business women NEW (Network of Enterprising Women) invites all Metro West business women to attend our monthly
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$3.5 million turf field at Hopkinton High School is on track to be ready for play by Monday, Oct. 1, capping off a multi-year project that HHS athletic director Dee King said is essential to keeping the program running at a high level. “Having a turf field has become a necessity to function at a high level and allow kids time to practice and get games in,” King said. “There were some people who asked whether we need this and why we can’t just maintain our grass fields. Those are good questions, but it’s more about the opportunity to be able to play in weather and get games and practices in.” King, who is beginning her third year as athletic director, said the turf field project has been a top priority since she got the job before the 2016 school year. Hopkinton was one of three schools in the Tri-Valley League, along with Millis and Norton, that did not have a turf field. The past two years have been spent securing funding and getting planning and construction underway. Barring any setbacks, the new field will be ready for play for the soccer and field hockey teams by the start of October. “From the second I got hired, this was the first project that we began because we were so far behind from a community standpoint,” King said. “This will extend the season and extend the day.” The turf field will be behind the stadium field, where the football team plays. It will form an “L” shape with a baseball diamond and a softball diamond in opposite corners. In the middle will be a large, rectangular field that can be used for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and football. The entire complex will have lights, enabling night games for any sports that use the space. Projected to cost $3.8 million, King said the field came in under budget at around $3.5 million. Most of the funding came through the town, but some fundraising efforts have taken place and are ongoing through private and corporate sponsorships, King said. There will be a significant amount of space between the baseball and softball diamonds, allowing both sports to play at the same time. King said she is working on funding for fences for the two diamonds, placing that price tag at around $50,000. But the primary project, the turf field, is on its way. “I am pumped for our kids and our community,” King said.
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By Chris Villani Contributing Writer
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he Hopkinton High School football team will return 21 seniors to the field this season, including the starting quarterback, and the offensive and defensive lines that helped the team to a district title and a spot in the Division 4 state semifinal a season ago. “We have a solid senior class and very solid senior leadership, led by four terrific captains,” said head coach Jim Girard. “So we are going to be relying on that group of kids.” Starting quarterback Ryan Kelleher returns for his senior season after guiding the Hillers to a 10-1 mark a year ago. “He had a spectacular season last year,” Girard said. “And he did a lot of things in the offseason to get even better. He brings excellent leadership and poise at the quarterback position and a good understanding of our offensive scheme. We rely on him heavily.”
We have a solid senior class and very solid senior leadership, led by four terrific captains. Head coach Jim Girard Fellow senior captain Theo Cavallo will be back as the starting center and also see time on the defensive line. Girard praised Cavallo’s work ethic as another example of team leadership. The Hillers boasted one of the top defenses in Eastern Mass. last year, and a pair of seniors captains will be key cogs on that side of the ball. Luke D’Aloia returns in the secondary, in addition to his role as a wide receiver. Ryan Brown, the fourth captain, was penciled in to start on the defensive line, but Girard said he suffered an injury and will miss some time. “We are hoping to get him back at some point later on this season,” Girard said. “Like Luke, he is an intense player with a great passion for the game and his teammates.” The coach said this senior class is a tight-knit group, and he hopes the younger players will be able to gel through the early weeks of the season. While the Hillers feature a great deal of experience on the lines, Girard said most of the offensive skill positions will have new players in starting roles and only three starters return on defense. Although many players will be new to starting roles, most of the 60-member roster was able to gain some experience at the varsity level in 2017. Girard said he expects to put a competitive team on the field again this fall, beginning with the season opener Friday, Sept. 7 against Wayland. “Our goals are the same every year,” he said. “If we stay healthy, we have a good group that can have a lot of success.”
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Police Log July 26 8:35 a.m. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a caller on South Street who reported an unwanted person in her car. The two people had been arguing. Officer Hontzeas took a report. 11:30 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious beige van driving up and down every driveway on Breakneck Hill Road. Officers Stephen Buckley and Philip Powers responded and were unable to locate the vehicle. 11:59 a.m. Officers Philip Powers and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving three cars on West Main Street. One individual refused medical treatment. A report will follow. 12:22 p.m. On West Main Street Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas arrested Damon M. Lazier, 24, of 588 Hartford Avenue West, Uxbridge on a warrant and additionally charged him with Unlicensed Operation of
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July 28 1:09 a.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil removed an individual from the beach at Lakeshore Drive after dumping out his alcohol and informing him not to come to the beach after dark or to drink alcohol on the beach. 3:24 a.m. A Hidden Brick Road resident reported a house across the street has been vacant for six months, and now there are lights on inside and several cars parked in the driveway. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Brendon Lyver responded and found the new owners hosting a gathering. All was okay. 10:55 a.m. A Spring Street caller complained of solicitors who came to her door. She is not sure if they had permits. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and the solicitors were gone upon his arrival. 12:08 p.m. A caller reported her boyfriend lost his wallet last night at Cumberland Farms on West Main Street, and she wanted it logged. 12:53 p.m. A Woodview Way caller reported receiving an IRS scam phone call and requested to speak with an officer. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke with the reporting person about the fraudulent phone call. 2 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell on top of a pole on West Main Street. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and contacted Eversource. 5:29 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted a Davis Road resident who was locked out of her house. 10:11 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil checked on a person sitting in his car on Hayden Rowe Street. All was okay, as he was eating ice cream. 10:33 p.m. On Fruit Street Officer Benjamin Stickney checked on a vehicle on the side of the roadway and spoke with the driver, who had pulled over to gaze at stars. All was okay.
July 29 12:42 a.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil checked on parties in a motor vehicle on Loop Road and advised them to move along. 2:09 p.m. A Wilson Street resident reported a groundhog on her porch. She believes it may be sick. The Animal Control Officer was contacted. The caller called back and stated the groundhog has left. 2:36 p.m. A Cedar Street resident complained he cannot exit his driveway due to the high traffic volume from the State Park. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and assisted with traffic control. 2:55 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officer Philip Powers about an altercation he had with an individual in Grafton. 7:02 p.m. A Woodview Way resident reported finding a dark brown Poodle wandering in the area. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 10:47 p.m. A motorist reported a collision with a deer on East Main Street. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and reported minor damage to the vehicle. The Animal Control Officer was contacted to remove the deceased animal.
July 30 8:14 a.m. The Upton Police Department reported an erratic operator heading in to Hopkinton. Officers Arthur Schofield and John Corridan responded and caught up with the vehicle on South Street and advised the
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Police Log Police log Continued from page 24 driver of the complaint. 9 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield reported a Harvey’s truck hit a mailbox on School Street and drove away. Officer Schofield caught up with the truck on West Elm Street and spoke to the driver about the damaged mailbox. 9:27 a.m. Officer Arthur Schofield responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Elm Street. No injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested, and Verizon was contacted about a damaged pole. The DPW was notified of a cracked tree. 10:54 a.m. A walk-in handed in shotgun bullets. Officer Jay Deiana assisted. 11:04 a.m. A caller reported a dead deer on the roadway of Granite Street. The Animal Control Officer was notified. 11:04 a.m. A caller reported a hit and run motor vehicle accident on West Elm Street. Witnesses gathered pictures of the van as it sped off. Officer Arthur Schofield responded, and a report will follow. 12:37 p.m. A UMass Hospital employee reported a patient may have left the hospital with an IV still in his arm and requested an officer to check on the person. Officer Arthur Schofield responded to Spring Street and reported the man does not have an IV in his arm. 12:46 p.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer about obtaining a restraining order on an individual. Officers John Corridan and Jay Deiana assisted. 1:09 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil reported a mailbox on School Street was vandalized. 1:32 p.m. An Appaloosa Circle resident reported a suspicious vehicle in her neighborhood this morning. The caller was advised to call back if she sees the vehicle again. 1:56 p.m. A walk-in from Baker Lane reported losing her cat last Thursday and wanted the incident logged. 4:45 p.m. A caller reported a dog was left in a truck for over an hour on West Main Street. Officers Matthew Santoro and Moira McGaffigan responded and found the vehicle running and with the air conditioning on. The owner was coming outside just as the officers were arriving. 6:11 p.m. A caller reported suspicious activity by a work crew on Chestnut Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and took a report. 6:52 p.m. A Constitution Court caller reported her teenager is missing. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and entered her information in to NCIC. A report will follow. 11:40 p.m. A Saddle Hill Road caller reported hearing loud shots going off in
the neighborhood. Officer Derek Morton searched the area and found spent fireworks on the ground. All was quiet upon his arrival.
July 31 12:20 a.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer about her son’s integration back into their home. She changed her mind and stated she will call the station later in the day. 1:03 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil checked on a vehicle parked on West Main Street and found the operator sleeping. All was okay. 1:05 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil checked on a vehicle parked on West Main Street and found an employee of a nearby business taking a break. All was okay. 1:33 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil issued a parking citation on Revolutionary Way. 9:47 a.m. Officer Philip Powers investigated suspicious activity on Chamberlain Street. 10:51 a.m. A walk-in handed in a pellet gun. Officer Arthur Schofield assisted. 12:42 p.m. The Sudbury Police Department requested assistance in speaking to a Spring Street resident to advise him to contact them. Officers John Corridan and Jay Deiana located the man and passed on the message. 3:39 p.m. A motorist reported a motor vehicle accident on Main Street. Officers Moira McGaffigan and Matthew Santoro responded. No injuries were reported. 6:57 p.m. A Spring Street caller reported low hanging wires across his driveway. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and contacted Verizon for repair. 11:14 p.m. A Smith Road resident complained of kids gathered outside and loud noise. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and spoke with the youths, who were waiting for rides.
August 1 12:46 a.m. A caller reported two vehicles drag racing in the area. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Brendon Lyver responded and checked the area with a negative find. 9:05 a.m. A caller reported a landscape trailer dropped a can full of gasoline on the roadway of Wood Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and applied speedy dry to the spill. 6:45 p.m. A caller on West Main Street reported he was threatened and yelled at. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Brian Sanchioni responded and spoke with the caller. 7:58 p.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer about her son. Officer Benjamin Stickney assisted.
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August 9 7:48 a.m. A motorist reported the traffic lights on West Main Street are off while the DPW is fixing them, and it is a hazard. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to direct traffic. 8:48 a.m. Officers Philip Powers and Arthur Schofield assisted a South Barn Road resident, who was locked out of her house, to gain entry. 10:30 a.m. A Thayer Heights Road caller reported fire alarms sounding but no sight or smell of smoke or fire. Officers Arthur Schofiedl and Jay Deiana responded along with the Fire Department to check the house. 11:30 a.m. A walk-in dropped of shotgun ammunition. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted. 11:41 a.m. A walk-in requested to speak with an officer. Officer Stephen Buckley took a report. 1:23 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Officers Jay Deiana and Arthur Schofield about a case of fraud. 3:40 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan took a report of fraud on Overlook Road. A report will follow. 8:16 p.m. A caller reported seeing someone hang something on the front door of a West Main Street building and walk to the back of the building. Officer John Corridan responded and reported it is laundry hanging on the front door. Officer Corridan spoke with the owner on scene and all was okay. 8:40 p.m. A Leon’s Way resident reported his son’s bike was stolen. Officer John Corridan responded and took a report.
August 10 11:53 a.m. On Gibbon Road Officer Jay Deiana arrested Alexander G. Toloczko, 24, of 9 Gibbon Road and charged him with Operation of Motor Vehicle with License Suspended and Unlicensed Operation of
Motor Vehicle. 12:22 p.m. A walk-in reported attempted identity theft. No financial loss was reported. Sergeant Joseph Bennett assisted the reporting person. 6:42 p.m. A caller reported an open door at a Fruit Street building. Officer John Corridan responded and secured the door. 6:45 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil spoke with a walk-in who had some questions. 7:14 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil checked on a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street. The driver was waiting for AAA and for a friend to driver her home. 9:44 p.m. A Freedom Way resident reported a person is threatening neighbors. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Moira McGaffigan and John Corridan responded and a report will follow.
August 11 11:27 a.m. A caller reported an owl with a damaged wing in the middle of the roadway of Wilson Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and checked the area with a negative find. 4:17 p.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No injuries were reported.
August 12 2:58 p.m. A Woodview Way caller requested assistance with removing unwanted persons. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Moira McGaffigan responded and removed two parties involved in a tenant discrepancy. 5:02 p.m. A caller reported an erratic red Mitsubishi with no license plates on Fruit Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and checked the area with a negative find. The Westborough Police Department was notified. 5:32 p.m. A motorist reported the traffic lights and the intersection of South and West Main Streets are not functioning properly. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and reported a crew is working on the lights.
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Adelaide Ruth Schuster, 6 Hopkinton Adelaide Ruth S c h u s t e r, 6 , of Hopkinton, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from complications related to a rare neurological disease. Adelaide spent her final days peacefully at home surrounded by family and many friends. She is now with the Lord and greatgrandparents in Heaven and is able to do all the things she was previously unable to do. Loved and cared by all that met her, she loved music, going to school with wonderful friends, teachers, and therapists, as well as travel, and to be held close. She is survived by her parents, Lars and Elizabeth Schuster; siblings Charlotte and Levi; grandparents Gary and Martha Bunkers of Lakeville, Minnesota as well as Wesley and Dawn Schuster of St. Helena Island, S.C. She also leaves behind a large extended family of uncles, aunts, and cousins from California, Minnesota, Texas, and Virginia. A funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Church. A reception to celebrate Adelaide’s life and memory was held at the Hopkinton Country Club directly following Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in Adelaide’s memory may be made to the Michael Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 (Hopkintonrespite.com), or The Campus School at Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Campion Hall Rm. 197 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. These are special places filled with compassion, care, and dignity for all people regardless of abilities or background. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www. ChesmoreFuneralHome.com
Gail Jane Belmore, 80 Milford - Gail Jane Belmore, 80, of Milford and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Esther (Hoey) and Philip McRobert. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Belmore. Gail recently retired from Jamie Oil Company in Ashland, and previously worked for many years at Terry Oil Company in Hopkinton. She leaves many friends and family in Hopkinton and Marlborough, and will be greatly missed.
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She is survived by two daughters, Susan Martin of Whitinsville and Lisa Daly of Milford. She also leaves behind her siblings, Judith McCommis of Bellingham, Philip McRobert of Hopkinton, Janet Mackay of Hopkinton; three grandchildren, Carly and Trevor Martin and Keelin Daly; sisters-in-law, Mary and Donna McRobert, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, William McRobert and her son-in-law, David Martin. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Chesmore Funeral Home.
Inez Globman, 95 Hopkinton - Inez Globman, 95, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in Meriden, CT, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (White) and Samuel Umansky. She was the former wife of Benjamin Globman. Inez and Benjamin were founding members of the B’nai Shalom Synagogue in Newington, Conn. She loved music, reading, and writing short stories and had served on the library board in Newington. She especially took pleasure in spending time with her great-granddaughter, Ivy. Inez greatly appreciated the staff at Golden Pond in Hopkinton where she had lived for the past eight years. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Fargnoli and her husband, Paul of Hopkinton; three grandchildren, Jessica Fargnoli and her husband, Daniel Rosenthal, Michael Fargnoli, and Katie Fargnoli and her husband, Jimmy Long. She also leaves behind her great granddaughter, Ivy Mae Rosenthal and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters, Rhoda Chain and Shirley Ehrlich. A graveside service was held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Shiva was observed following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Inez’s memory may be made to the Children’s Department at the Hopkinton Public Library. Please make checks payable to Town of Hopkinton and mail to 13 Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com.
Kenneth D. Forrest Hopkinton – Kenneth D. Forrest, age 92, a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, died Thursday July 26, 2018, at Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Obituaries page 27
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Obituaries Obituaries Continued from page 26 and Rehabilitation, North Quincy. Born in Pelham, NH, he was the son of the late Lewis and Marjorie (Bond) Forrest. Kenneth was the devoted husband of 66 years to Ann L. (Doucette) Forrest. During WWII, he served in the US Navy as a Torpedoman’s Mate 2nd class. Kenneth owned and operated a local machine shop for many years. Besides his wife Ann, Kenneth is survived by his daughter Kendra Weldon and her children Kristina and Kyle Weldon, all of Hopkinton. He is also survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Voter, Robert Forrest and Richard Forrest. In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes, funeral services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street, Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care, Resident Activity Fund, 694 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street, Framingham. For online guestbook or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.nortonfuneralhome.com.
Shaun Michael Coffey, 47 Hopkinton Shaun Michael Coffey, 47, of Hopkinton, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 of a massive heart attack after being stricken at home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Judith A. (Cain) and Peter M. Coffey of Hopkinton. A longtime Hopkinton resident, Shaun was a 1988 graduate of Hopkinton High School. During his younger years, he enjoyed playing basketball and football. He had worked at the Radisson Hotel, Genzyme Corp. in Westborough, and most recently was the owner/operator of Vape Escape in Bellingham. Shaun had been a Cub Master for his son’s den for many years. He was an avid Pats fan, took pleasure in playing pool, fishing, camping with his children, and cooking with his daughter. Besides his parents, Shaun is survived by his former wife, Dawn Bailey of Hopkinton; his two children, Jacob and Makayla Coffey of Hopkinton; his brother, Matthew Coffey and his wife, Rami of Conway, NH, and his sister, Elise Coffey of California. He also leaves behind two nephews, Mason and Brody, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation was held.at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. Private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Shaun Coffey Children’s Fund, and can be sent or dropped off to UniBank, 87 West Main St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 or to any UniBank branch.
Jeffrey S. Miller Milford - Jeffrey S. Miller, originally of Natick, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, August 12, 2018. Jeff had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for the last several years. He is survived by his loving wife Charlene Hall Miller, his children Nick Miller (Kathleen Miller), Richard Laney (Samantha Laney), Allison Mercier (Matt Mercier), Timothy Miller and Peter Helmuth, his 11 grandchildren Mackenzie, Kayla, Matthew, Kelsey, Lola, Jackson, Gavin, Braeden, Brielle, Maeve, and Cameron. Also, his siblings Ron Miller (Janice Miller), Gail Langhart, Marion Hamilton, and Laurie Kelly (Martin Kelly). Jeffrey is predeceased by his parents Bruce and Grace Miller, two of his brothers, Carl Miller and Bruce Miller, his nephew Randy Leonard and his daughter-in-
law Melissa Miller. Jeff proudly served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam war. He went on to earn two master’s degrees from Babson and Bentley College before marrying his high school sweetheart Charlene and settling into a long-term career at Polaroid. Jeff devoted himself to his children and family. He had an amazing sense of humor and that was just part of what made him the very best grampy to his 11 grands. They were the light of his life! Music was a huge part of Jeff’s life, he had a natural ear and talent for it. He traveled everywhere with his guitar and had also learned to play the cello in honor of his mother Grace. Jeff was considered a “rock star” at Faith Community Church where he was a member and a teacher and was able to touch many lives. In his later years Jeff attended The Community Covenant Church and was part of their worship team on Sunday mornings. Jeff was a guy who valued relationships, old and new. He always looked for opportunities to talk with people and hear their story. He would do anything he could to keep a smile on the face of the people he loved, often at his own expense! Jeffrey’s legacy is one of faith, love, joy and
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Steven F. Moschini, 39 Hopkinton - Steven F. Moschini, 39, of Hopkinton, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Francis T. Moschini of Hopkinton, and the late Kathryn (Bryant) “Moosie” Moschini. Besides his father, Steven is survived by his two children, Anthony Moschini of Holliston and Giovanni Moschini of Ashland, his brother; Michael Degnan Jr. of Winchendon; his grandmother, Theoni Bryant of Hopkinton, as well as several aunts, uncles, and other extended family members. He is predeceased by a brother, Brian Degnan. A funeral service took place at Chesmore Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton.
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“I was amazed by the number of people on the route cheering us on in the rain. There were thousands of volunteers that made about a million peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and made sure we were well nourished. The other riders were great and pushed me up the hills and through the weather,” she added. Established by Billy Starr in 1980 and under his direction, the PMC has grown considerably and consistently from its modest beginnings into an event that draws 6,000 cyclists from 41 states and seven countries. Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country. The PMC
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