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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 7 | April 3, 2019

Selectmen send underride to voters

Solar farm off Wilson Street approved

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

By Jim Kleinkauf Contributing Writer

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iscussion of the town’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget continued at the March 19 Board of Selectmen’s meeting and ended with the board voting 3-2 to approve a ballot question and an Annual Town Meeting article for a Proposition 2½ underride in the amount of $1,180,568.00, subject to finalizing the amount as the budget process progresses, and which in all instances should be equal to the entire amount of the excess levy.

Proposition 2½ limits the annual growth of a community’s property taxes to 2.5 percent plus revenues from new growth. While an override allows the community to permanently increase the cap, an underride enables it to permanently reduce it.

Brian Herr, Brendan Tedstone and John Coutinho voted in favor of the underride. Select Chair

Crowd pleaser Ava Jeye shoots at a makeshift “hoop” made by coach Pat Murphy during the Special Olympics vs. Hopkinton Police basketball game on March 16 at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym.

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Marathon Spectacular back at Weston Nurseries Ted Twinney (left) and Peter Mezitt created the Marathon Spectacular celebration for folks to have fun, cheer on marathoners and raise funds for the 26.2 Foundation.

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here are a number of good spots to watch the Boston Marathon as it begins in Hopkinton.

Of course, there’s the start line, although that gets very crowded and it can be challenging to navigate the area.

Enter Weston Nurseries.

Located a mile down Route 135 from the start, it’s a great spot to watch both the elite and the thousands of “regular” marathoners scoot by. And there are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained before and after the

he Planning Board voted to approve the installation of a solar array on 34 acres of land off Wilson Street, thereby preventing what could have been a costly lawsuit for the town.

The 6-1 vote on March 25 reversed the Planning Board’s previous decision, on Oct. 1, 2018, to deny a commercial solar photovoltaic special permit application by TJA Clean Energy to build the facility.

Following TJA Clean Energy’s appeal to that decision in state Land Court on Dec. 4, new hearings were proscribed by an order of remand from the state court at the request of both the town and TJA. If successful, the appellant’s appeal could have cost the town money.

In a recent interview with the Independent, TJA Clean Energy attorney Joseph M. Pacella said that the delay in beginning construction had been costly for TJA. However, Pacellah said, if the order of remand resulted in an approval by the Planning Board, no financial damages would be sought.

T h e b o a r d ’s a p p r o v a l , though, did not come without some reluctance, as expressed

by Planning Board Chair Muriel Kramer, “For me, if I was able to vote what I wanted to see, it’s entirely different than what I understand I have to consider,” she said.

“I’m a big fan of solar, too, but I find clear-cutting trees to put in solar troubling at best.”

For the final vote, board members Amy Ritterbusch, Fran DeYoung, Deborah Fein-Brug, Mary Larson-Marlowe, Gary Solar Farm | 10

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Businesses come up big to save Easter Egg Hunt O ne of the traditional signs of spring in Hopkinton is the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Town Common, organized by the Parks and Recreation Department.

With longtime sponsor Hopkinton Drug no longer involved, the event’s future was in jeopardy. The call went out to the Chamber of Commerce, which INDEPENDENT rallied its members.

THOUGHTS F o l l o w i n g donations and JERRY SPAR support from c o m p a n i e s including Oasis Financial, Hiller’s Cleaners, Hop-Yo, Guaranteed Rate, Charlesbank Realty, Lykan

This weekend, April 5-7, is a big one for the Hopkinton Public Schools Music Department and department leader Craig Hay. Not only are there eight bands or choruses participating (and being evaluated) in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Festival, Hopkinton again will serve as one of the event’s host sites. (For more details, see story, Page 18.) It caps a busy few weeks for the department, with the winter concerts having recently taken place for all schools, and the HHS jazz ensemble winning a gold medal at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators State Festival on March 23.

Bioscience and our own Hopkinton Independent, the event is back on solid ground.

“It’s just doing something good for the town of Hopkinton and the kids,” said George Vrahliotis, who has run Hiller’s Cleaners in town for almost two decades. “It’s important to help the town grow.”

At the event, scheduled for April 20, about 10,000 plastic eggs are spread around the Town Common by high school volunteers, prior to the arrival of the families with young children. The Easter Bunny is on hand to greet the participants and pose for photos. At 11 a.m., after a brief announcement from Parks and Rec director Jay Guelfi, the fun begins as the youngsters race around the grass in search of the prized eggs. The majority of

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The Korbey family was out in full force for the third annual Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament on March 17. Family members volunteering at the event included (from left) Cooper, Calli, Mike and Mikala.

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the eggs contain candy, although some will have gift certificates for frozen yogurt at Hop-Yo, and a few specially decorated eggs can be exchanged for baskets filled with goodies (donated by Oasis Financial).

It’s a treasured tradition in town, and thanks to the support of the business community it will continue.

For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt, check the Parks and Recreation website at hopkintonma.myrec.com.

HHS deals with hate symbol incident On a far less positive note, Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop sent an email to parents on March 21 to address the discovery of a hate symbol in a classroom.

According to Bishop’s letter, a small swastika was found on a student desk in a third-floor foreign language classroom on March 19.

Administrators were trying to identify the individual responsible but were not immediately successful.

The Hopkinton Police Department was notified.

“There is absolutely no place for hate of any kind in our school community,” Bishop wrote in his email.

“The actions of one person cannot be allowed to overshadow the overwhelming kindness and empathy our students, staff, and community embody every day inside and outside the classroom.”

Bishop assured that the administration planned to continue to

support and work with students to improve issues of respect and tolerance at HHS. Wrote the principal: “The work of promoting tolerance, acceptance, inclusivity, and respect is an ongoing process with young adults and presents itself often in unpredictable ways that fall beyond the scope and sequence of our daily curriculum. At HHS, we see these as teachable moments, although painful and uncomfortable, and help bring students to a place of mutual respect regardless of each other’s differences.”

Bishop and Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh declined to comment further about the incident when contacted by the Independent.

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Korbey 3v3 nets strong turnout The third annual Mary Korbey 3v3 basketball tournament was held March 17 at Hopkinton High School to raise funds for charity in memory of the popular former Hopkinton youth sports coach and local real estate agent who passed away in 2015.

More than 40 teams, comprised of players as young as fourth-graders and as old as 40-plus competing in a variety of divisions, participated in the event — which drew a good crowd despite the fact that it conflicted with the Hillers hockey team’s appearance in the state championship game at TD Garden.

Proceeds benefited the Korbey Children’s Support Trust and the Hopkinton Relay for Life.

Letter to the Editor Planning Board member clarifies stance I am writing to correct two portions of Mr. Kleinkauf’s article from the March 20 edition, titled, “Despite court order, solar permit still in limbo.”

1. Mr. Kleinkauf states, “The permit previously had been denied despite advice the Planning Board received in advance from town counsel.” I am not sure of what advice he is referring to as the planning board did not have any discussion with town counsel until after the applicant was denied.

2. Mr. Kleinkauf states, “The idea of granting such a waiver received consistent pushback from two board

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members, David Paul and Gary Trendel.” This is not true. I never indicated a position at the most recent hearing. My question to the applicant was, “How many solar panels would you have to give up if you complied with the buffer requirement?” My only pushback came when the applicant was not directly answering the question. If you recall, I also asked the owner of 15 Wilson St. if he would prefer to have a smaller buffer zone with increased screening or the full 75 feet with the minimum amount of screening.

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Hayes participates in State House event Hopkinton’s Darlene Hayes was one of six of Senate President Karen Spilka’s constituents who participated in in the 82nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar at the State House on March 19-20.

According to a press release from Spilka’s office, the Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) is a workshop that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth’s legislative process. Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day workshop features presentations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth. Topics include the history and process of the legislature, the parliamentary role of the clerk of the Senate and the future of the legislature.

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BOS gets update on Main Street Corridor project

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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electmen at their March 19 meeting received an update from town engineer/facilities director Dave Daltorio and representatives from VHB, the town’s consultant, on the 75 percent submission of the Main Street Corridor project.

“Are we done yet?” asked Brian Herr. “How close are we?”

Town Manager Norman Khumalo provided the answer: “It needs to be said loud and clear, the 75 percent design is now in the hands of MassDOT.” Planning for improvements to Hopkinton’s downtown and Main Street Corridor have been underway now for several years. Throughout the process there have been several groups and committees associated with the project, providing guidance and input, and more than one iteration of the plan.

According to Daltorio, the 25 percent plan was submitted a couple of years ago and a public hearing on that plan to gather resident feedback was held at the Senior Center in January of

2018. Feedback from the public hearing was then incorporated into the 75 percent plan, and the next step will entail comments on that plan from MassDOT. When asked by Herr how long that will take, VHB project manager Matt Chase explained that there is a 60-day review period and comments from various departments will start to come in over the next month. In the meantime he said VHB will be working with the town to advance additional aspects of the project.

Since the last presentation to the board, significant redesigns to the project have been made, including making the bike path a continuous two-way bike path and eliminating the changes to Marathon Way that merged it with the Town Common. Going forward, there will be fewer changes and more focus on drainage design and the undergrounding of utilities, which is a significant part of the project.

“It’s the biggest, if not the biggest project that MassDOT has undertaken, no pun intended, as an undergrounding project,” Chase said, explaining that normally undergrounding is the respon-

sibility of the municipality and is completed first, but in this case MassDOT is heavily involved and will be handling the coordination of the undergrounding as well.

Following the review of the 75 percent plan, Daltorio said the target for the 100 percent submission is this July, and in September the next phase will involve the fine-tuning of the bid documents. Since it is is a MassDOT project, that organization will put out the bid to prequalified contractors. Bidding should start by the end of this year and typically takes from four to six months.

“So are we going to try to put a shovel in the ground in 2020?” asked Herr, who wanted to figure out the timing of the project so that residents know when it’s coming.

The answer was yes, but in terms of when in 2020, the only definite answer was sometime after the Boston Marathon.

“That’s big news,” said Herr.

“That’s the first time we’ve ever had a conversation where we were talking dates and actual construction. … I think it’s realistic and it’s legit. I’m really excited.”

Questions from other board members included plans for easements and access to businesses during construc-

tion. Chase explained that a dedicated MassDOT representative has been assigned to the project to work with businesses along Main Street, and accommodations will be made where necessary.

Added Khumalo: “In our conversations with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses it has been made clear to us that this is one of most important components of the plan, and therefore our goal is to continue to collaborate and coordinate the planning process for pedestrian and vehicular access during construction with our local businesses. … We want to include them in the planning process.”

Khumalo also said that he wanted to remind the public that Eversource is planning a gas main replacement project on Main Street and, even though several emails have been sent to Eversource asking for details of the plan, no response had been received. The goal, however, is to have that project completed prior to starting work on the Main Street Corridor project.

Ending the discussion, Herr encouraged everyone to pull together, saying, “It shouldn’t be too long of a project compared to some others done in MetroWest, but on the other side of it, it’s going to be really nice.”

Planning Board will not sponsor plans to restrict growth

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Both of these proposed amendments were discussed at the Planning Board public hearing on March 25.

While there was acknowledgement among board members and residents at the hearing that growth is straining some town services, including schools and the fire department, the general consensus was that the proposed growth restrictions would be too much, too soon.

Planning Board member Gary Trendel shared an opinion that was later echoed by others present at the hearing.

“I love where this is headed, but I really do think it needs to go through the

appropriate processes,” he said.

Normally zoning amendments are generated by the Zoning Advisory Committee or the Planning Board.

However, this year Planning Board members Amy Ritterbusch, Deborah Fein-Brug and Mary Larson-Marlowe chose to circumvent that process with two proposed zoning amendments generated by citizen petitions. LarsonMarlowe also is chairman of the Zoning Advisory Committee.

One amendment would impose a “One-Year Growth Restriction, as follows: “The purpose of this section is to implement a reasonable and temporary cap, until July 1, 2020, on construction of new dwelling units in the Town.”

Specific details of the restrictions include the following.

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Troop 4 Eagle Scouts recognized

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electmen at their March 19 meeting approved proclamations for two Troop 4 Eagle Scouts: Jordan Hanna and Austin Marques. The duo also will be honored at a special Court of Honor ceremony for achieving the Eagle Scout award, Boy Scouting’s highest honor, on March 31.

The award is a performance-based achievement with requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. To become an Eagle Scout, Hanna earned the required 21 merit badges and served his troop in variety of leadership roles including senior patrol leader, quartermaster and den chief. In addition to the required 21 badges, Hanna also earned another 26 merit badges. His service project involved trail work to benefit the Hopkinton Trails Club and resulted in the construction of a bridge across a stream, capable of bearing the weight of horses.

To raise money for the project, Hanna said he went to the recycling center to collect cans. Hopkinton Lumber provided a lot of the hardware for the bridge, and a large sum was provided by a local donor.

The biggest challenge for Hanna was meeting the donor’s requirement of ensuring that the bridge could support the weight of her horses.

“That was a struggle to figure out,” he said. “It ended up being a case of build it way stronger than it has to be and then … it’ll be OK.” When completed, the project opened up miles of trails that were previously unable to be connected.

Marques also went above and beyond the required 21 merit badges required to become an Eagle Scout, earning an additional six badges. He served in a variety of leadership roles, including assistant patrol leader twice.

He developed, planned and provided leadership for an Eagle Scout project to benefit the Orchard Hill at Sudbury Assisted Living Community. The project involved three phases: 1) building and painting a bird house art installation with the senior residents, 2) delivering a detailed PowerPoint presentation on what boy scouting is all about, and 3) building a large purple martin bird house

Troop 4 Eagle Scouts Jordan Hanna (left) and Austin Marques were honored at the March 19 Board of Selectmen meeting.

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surrounded by landscaping to create a bird sanctuary viewing area for the Orchard Hill residents.

“I’d like to thank the whole Orchard Hill organization,” Marques said. “They all helped me through the process and funded everything. They really knew what they wanted to do and helped me along the way.” He also thanked his neighbor Jennifer Belisi who came up with the idea for the project and was happy to see it built.

The scouts were commended by the Board for their hard work and community service.

“I think it’s fabulous,” said Irfan Nasrullah. “A wonderful life lesson to contribute to your town and to work and put a whole project together; a valuable life experience that will serve you well as you both grow older and move forward in life.”

Both Hanna and Marques will graduate from Hopkinton High School at the end of May. Hanna, who was captain of the varsity ski team, plans to attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Marques, a member of the cross country team, also plans to attend college in the fall.

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than twelve (12) building permits for new dwelling units shall be authorized by the Town during the period that this Section is in effect.

“B. General Applicants. Not more than two (2) dwelling units shall be authorized via a Building Permit(s) for any one applicant during the period that this Section is in effect. Pass any vote or take any action relative thereto.”

The other proposed zoning amendment, entitled “Subdivision, Garden Apartments, and Village Housing Phasing,” would impose a three-year moratorium on larger developments and requires, among other restrictions: “No more than 10 building permits for the construction of new residential dwelling units which are situated within any subdivision, Garden Apartment development or Village Housing development as referred to above or which obtain their legal frontage on

streets shown on any of the subdivision plans as defined above, shall be issued in any twelve-month period.”

Speaking as a resident, and not a selectman, Brian Herr expressed the opinion that the most recent spike in town growth was an anomaly, resulting from the national economic crisis that began in 2008 immediately after which many construction projects were put on hold until recently.

Also speaking as a resident and not as chair of the Board of Selectmen, Claire Wright expressed her concerns about the scope of the proposed growth restriction articles.

“Nothing this sweeping has come forward before, I think partly because there’s always been a very realistic acknowledgement that the rights of private property are very strong,” Wright said. “If the problem were as easily solved as such a sweeping piece of legislation, we would have figured that out a long time ago.”

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First public hearing on Claflin house completed

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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he Hopkinton Historic District Commission held the first of its two scheduled public hearings to gather input on the proposed single-property historic district for the Aaron and Lucy Claflin house at 76 Main St. Opening the March 20 hearing, Historic District Commission Chair Amy Ritterbusch provided some background information about the process of creating the single-use historic district, why it is being created, and a summary of the proposed development of the property by owner Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC, which includes a three-story mixed-use development with retail and/or office space and a total of 26 residential apartments. The property currently is zoned as downtown business.

“The process we’re following is proper and legal,” said Historic District Commission member Beth Kelly as she explained the need for the public hearings. She encouraged those in favor of preserving the property to show up at Town Meeting in May and speak. A two-thirds majority vote is required to establish the single-use historic district.

Kelly also talked about how the commission negotiates. She cited

Responding to the issue of compromise, Kathi Sherry from REC Hopkinton said the developer had looked at preserving the Claflin house, but that doing so was cost-prohibitive and limited what could be done with the lot. Requiring There will be a second public hearing regarding the future the house to stay of the Claflin house on May 1 doesn’t work, and if it c a n n o t b e demolished, it will just sit there. the cooperation of the owners of Pan Thai restaurant at 15 Main St. and Asked if the developer would consider selling it, Sherry said that said the root of the problem with 76 was a possibility but noted that it’s Main St. was the lack of compromise a commercial space. by the developer.

“The owner is happy to donate “The Hopkinton Historic District it,” she said. “He is willing to donate Commission is always open to funds toward the cost to move the compromise,” she said.

The Pan Thai location already house. We will formally outline was part of the Hopkinton Center the details of the donation once we Historic District, which was created receive the request from the Historic in 1979. Commission member Mike District Commission.”

Input from the public followed, Auen said that the commission should proactively identify potential and those present spoke in favor of preserving the house and creating a properties for historic preservation before they are sold for development. single-property historic district. John While he supports the district, he said Palmer of 32 Main St. said that 76 that in the case of 76 Main St. it is Main St. is part of the town that has been around for a long time. like putting a zoning restriction on “This would be detrimental to my the property after the fact.

property,” he said. “I’m opposed to it.”

Jim Burke of 80 Pleasant St. also spoke in favor of preserving the home and said, “It appears to be a matter of money. I find it offensive.” He said he would do anything to help save the Claflin house.

Speaking as a resident and as a member of the Historical Commission that voted to issue the six-month demolition delay and to seek the creation of the singleproperty historic district, Nanda Barker-Hook said that if any building deserved to be preserved, this is the one. She cited the new library as an example of combining old and new and asked if the developer would be willing to do the same for 76 Main St. Next up, Mike Roughan, chair of the Historical Commission, said he agreed with Barker-Hook and asked if the relocation specifics, if the house was to be donated and moved, could be provided in writing, His preference, however, was to keep the Claflin house on location. He also agreed that it is important to identify buildings to be saved.

With the March 20 public hearing complete, the next step in the process to create the single-property historic district at 76 Main St. is a second public hearing to gather feedback on the final study report. That is scheduled to be held on May 1 at 7 p.m.

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The Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon®, thanks residents of the Town of Hopkinton for their patience and cooperation as we worked with many partners to plan an event of this size and scope.

The 123rd Boston Marathon will be a special event for the Greater Boston area and our sport as a whole. For more race day information, please visit www.baa.org.

123RD BOSTON MARATHON® | APRIL 15, 2019 Nearly 30,000 entrants will participate in the 123rd Boston Marathon, starting the 26.2-mile run on Main Street in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street in Copley Square.

Start Times 9:02 a.m.

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RACE DAY ROAD CLOSURES To ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience for all participants, race day road closures will be in effect on Monday, April 15. . Roads

within the Town of Hopkinton will close at 7:00 a.m. on-street parking will be allowed in Hopkinton. . Roads will re-open at 1:30 p.m. . No

Only official B.A.A. buses, official vehicles, and public safety vehicles will be permitted on roads in Hopkinton during that time.

In the Athletes’ Village at Hopkinton Middle/High School, runners will gather to await the start of the race.

Runners proceed down Grove Street and start on Main Street at Hopkinton Common, crossing the start line in four waves of 7,500. The last runner will cross the start line at about 11:30 a.m.

B.A.A. SHUTTLE BUS The B.A.A. will operate bus service for official participants only, transporting them from a designated parking area on South Street to the Athletes’ Village. The B.A.A. will also operate shuttle buses for spectators from Hopkinton State Park and the MBTA Commuter Rail station in Southborough to downtown Hopkinton. Participants taking a B.A.A. bus are strongly encouraged to utilize the buses from South Street to the Athletes’ Village. For more information on allowable and prohibited items on B.A.A. shuttle buses, and on pick-up and drop off locations, please visit www.baa.org.

SPECTATORS IN HOPKINTON Several viewing areas in Hopkinton will have heightened security rules.

Spectators entering these areas will be required to pass through security checkpoints and all bags and items being carried will be subject to screening. Spectators are strongly encouraged to carry personal items in clear plastic bags. Unattended items may cause delays. For more information on spectator policies, please visit www.baa.org.

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Selectmen send underride to voters Selectment | from page 1

Claire Wright and Irfan Nasrullah voted against approving the ballot question and Town Meeting article.

Prior to the vote, the board received a budget update from Town Manager Norman Khumalo.

“We heard you loud and clear on March 5,” Khumalo said. “We have worked diligently with our colleagues from the school department to get down to a tax impact of 2.5 percent net of new growth. I believe we have a plan pending confirmation from the School Committee that will help move forward with the discussion.”

In addition, the board reviewed a memo prepared by chief financial officer Tim O’Leary, senior manager finance accounting David Nalchajian, procurement and grants manager Ben Sweeney and Khumalo that outlined some basic municipal finance concepts, including specific ways the levy limit can change and the pros and cons of an underride.

Pros of an underride include: 1. Signals a commitment to control spending at current levels rather than baselining spending on a levy limit that accumulated over a long period.

2. Necessitates specific override discussions for substantial future spending increase proposals, with more focus than the normal budget process provides.

3. Drives town managers to focus on cost control.

4. May signal fiscal conservatism to lenders, which could enhance the perception of credit worthiness.

5. If exigent conditions arise, an underride can be reversed with an override by the same voting bodies with the same approval requirement, after conscious, public consideration of specific circumstances.

Cons of an underride include: 1. A longstanding unused tax levy may be considered an element of financial strength and discipline; and if so, the elimination of unused tax levy could reduce the perception of credit worthiness.

2. For bond rating purposes, existing unused levy may offset other weaknesses, like the town’s stabilization fund status, which is $459,270, below the target threshold

of 5 percent of the FY19 voted annual budget of $82,897,963.

3. An ongoing cycle of alternating underrides and overrides could degrade investor and stakeholder confidence.

4. The elimination of unused levy could restrict consideration of meritorious service and investment opportunities to the town’s longterm detriment.

Brian Herr, absent from the previous board meeting when the underride was initially discussed, said he was glad that Tedstone had raised the concept.

“If we’re going to do it, an underride, I think we do it all,” Herr said.

Coutinho also was supportive of the underride, saying that it was more transparent, but he did acknowledge that it makes things tougher for town staff and may have an effect on the town’s bond rating.

Wright weighed in and said that having excess levy capacity is not a threat to anybody unless you have boards that are profligate spenders.

“We’ve demonstrated going all the way here to 2015 and beyond that we haven’t done that,” she said.

Added Irfan Nasrullah, “If there is an adverse effect on the town’s bond rating, I think it could be dangerous.”

But with the final vote by the board of 3-2, voters at this year’s Annual Town Meeting will have the opportunity to vote to rid Hopkinton of its excess levy capacity. If endorsed by Town Meeting, the underride will then go to the ballot on May 20. If passed, this will be the third underride passed in Hopkinton. A $1.5 million underride was approved in 2017 and a $1.25 million underride in 2014.

As cited in the memo from O’Leary, only 15 of the Commonwealth’s 351 cities have enacted underrides, with Hopkinton, West Newbury and Williamsburg doing so on two occasions each.

O’Leary also wrote: “An underride in the FY2020 budget process would have no impact on FY20 spending and would not reduce any taxpayer’s bill in FY2020. An underride would only impact budget planning for FY2021 and beyond by establishing a lower budget limit for future year budget preparation.”

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Additional feedback from residents is welcome at that meeting, via email to hdcchair@hopkintonma. gov, or via mail to the Historic District Commission, 18 Main St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Two articles related to the preservation of the Claflin house at 76 Main St. are on the annual Town Meeting warrant. One will extend the town’s demolition by-law from a sixmonth to an 18-month delay (which will apply to all structures classified

as preferably preserved structures).

The second article, which requires a two-thirds vote, will establish the 76 Main St. Historic District.

For more information about the proposed historic district, visit the town website at http://www. hopkintonma.gov/departments/land_ use_department/HHDC.php.

To read more about establishing local historic districts in Massachusetts, visit https://www. sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcpdf/establi shinglocalhistoricdistricts.pdf.

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Senior Snippets All activities unless otherwise noted are at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. The Senior Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Call 508-497-9730 for more information or to register for a program. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-councilon-aging or www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

The town has prepared a new Senior Solutions Guidebook for seniors, veterans and their families on the tax relief programs that are available through the Town of Hopkinton. The notebook also contains information on the new meanstested senior exemption that is available this year for the first time. This guidebook is available at the Senior Center and will soon be available online. Anyone with questions about the various exemptions available to residents should call Stuart at the Assessor’s Office at 508-497-9720.

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This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, with or without yoga experience, looking to explore the asanas (l poses) through slow and clear alignmentbased practice. The focus is on building strength and stability through fundamental poses from the ground up. Fundamental standing poses, sun salutations, seated poses and twists, pranayama (breath control) and meditation will be taught in each practice. The instructor is Crystal Lee. The first class is free, then it’s $5 per class, paid monthly. Call to register.

Meditation

Friday, April 5, noon The Senior Center is excited to welcome back Jeanne Friswell to lead this meditation class, which blends seated mindfulness meditation and standing qigong. This class is offered every other Friday and replaces the weekly meditation class. The cost is $3 per class; pay by the month.

Our Time Memory Café at the Hopkinton Public Library Tuesday, April 9, 1-3 p.m.

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

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

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lot goes into opening a restaurant, and chef/proprietor Dennis Wilson, owner of Central Public House at 42 Main St., has created a unique dining atmosphere featuring living green walls, attractive furniture and lighting and a welcoming bar area, along with great lunch and dinner menu selections, including gluten-free options.

“I wanted to bring a city dining experience to the suburbs,” Wilson said, “a restaurant that would be inclusive and inviting whether our Chef/proprietor Dennis Wilson is excited guests are celebrating an anniversary to bring a city dining experience and his 27 years’ culinary experience to or a baseball game.”

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He purposefully designed a menu of perhaps a dozen entrees and appetizers that change frequently, depending on food source availability and seasonality. This approach creates a sense of interest for patrons while keeping things fresh.

According to restaurant reviews online, his approach is a winning combination.

Wilson started his love affair with food at age 16, working the grill at various restaurants near his hometown of Springfield. At 22 he attended the Connecticut Culinary Institute.

He continued learning, taking on new roles and growing his culinary repertoire while working for various award-winning chefs in Boston and on Cape Cod. In 2006, after years of fine-tuning techniques and styles, he took over the executive chef position at I wanted to bring a city dining Boston’s Lenox experience to the suburbs; a restaurant Hotel. The pace was fast, and he that would be inclusive and inviting was continually whether our guests are celebrating an r e i m a g i n i n g the infinite anniversary or a baseball game. possibilities food has to offer. After – Chef/proprietor seven successful Dennis Wilson years, he was approached by the Briar Group to open a venue in Boston’s Seaport District with a stand-alone restaurant named Gather.

Today, he is proud to bring his years of culinary experience to his own establishment.

His passion is evident. You may see him mingling with guests checking on their dining experience or catch him in the kitchen teaching and training his staff on the latest nuanced menu changes.

“As soon as the weather permits, we’ll be serving on the patio,” Wilson said with a smile. “I hope to incorporate more locally sourced ingredients from area farms then and plan to grow our own herbs in a rooftop garden. It’s all part of the excitement of having my own place.”

Wilson’s love of all things green is most evident with the unusual addition of “vertical” gardens to his restaurant décor. These living walls are managed by horticulturalists from Harding Botanicals in Southborough.

“As a youngster, I frequented my grandparents’ farm in Haydenville, Mass., and loved working among the plants, trees and shrubs,” he said. “I wanted to bring that outdoorsy feeling into my restaurant as well.”

Winter kitchen hours at Central Public House include Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Fridays until 10 p.m., with bar hours usually extending out by an hour. Saturday hours are 4-10 p.m. and Sundays from 4-9 p.m., with delicious brunch selections between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days.

Typically closed on Mondays, Central Public House will open at 7 a.m. on Marathon Monday. Parking behind the restaurant is available on Walcott Street.

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Trendel and Kramer voted to approve.

Board member David Paul voted to deny.

Board members Francis D’Urso and Carol DeVeuve were not eligible to vote, having not attended enough of the original hearings.

Immediately after the vote, the following conversation occurred between Kramer and Paul.

Kramer: “When I die, I want to come back as David Paul.”

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Kramer: “Because you get to vote no.”

The approved plan also included some last-minute concessions by the applicant.

A letter to the Planning Board from Atlantic Design Engineers, Inc., dated March 21, detailed proposed revisions, including: “The Site Plans have been revised to provide a 75 foot buffer adjacent to 15 Wilson Street. In order to avoid disturbing the existing stone wall and major vegetation within the right of way, the primary access remains at the existing break in the stone wall. …”

“In addition, the applicant proposes to provide an area of lawn reclamation that was previously proposed to help enhance the existing buffer in areas where previous clearing/lawn establishment has occurred. This area has increased in size from approximately 6,000 SF to 11,000 SF. …”

“The applicant has also removed the portion of the array located closest to Wilson Street. This increases the existing buffer to remain along Wilson Street to approximately 240 feet. In addition to the reduction in size of the array in this area, the Applicant still proposes to provide screening along the northern edge and the portion that faces Wilson Street.”

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stampede of runners passes.

That’s because after a successful debut last year, the Marathon Spectacular is back.

“This will be a great day for the whole family, offering something for everyone, and proceeds from the event will support the 26.2 Foundation, which promotes the sport of marathoning,” explained Peter Mezitt, owner of Weston Nurseries and the event sponsor.

Arrival can be anytime throughout the day. It’s a mile walk on the new sidewalk coming out of the town center or, if traveling by car, Weston Nurseries has easy driving directions online which will provide back road access to the location at 93 E. Main St. The whole family will have entertainment options at this daylong event, which goes from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Highlights include food and drink, fun children’s activities, dancing to live bands and, new this year, DJ Gary Titus, as the event’s master of ceremonies.

Weston Nurseries, Start Line Brewing Company and Marty’s Fine Wines are the event sponsors.

“We’re celebrating the spirit of the Marathon in style this year,” said Ted Twinney, owner of Start Line Brewing. “You can watch the field come through in person or visit our optimal viewing station tent for exciting, all-day coverage.”

The largest tent lining the main parking area (adjacent to the “Spirit of the Marathon” sculpture) will house an enormous 12x8-foot television for viewing race coverage. Music lovers can experience four live bands, including

Steve Spector’s Hot Acoustics, Soul Function Boston, the F-Tones and Vermont Fiddlers.

Each $5 drink ticket gives patrons the opportunity to taste Start Line Brewing’s limited release of Marathoner IPA beer (also raising funds to support the 26.2 Foundation). There will be other craft beers, mimosas and a selection of fine wines and spirits from Marty’s Fine Wines. Coffee, sodas and water also will be available.

The showcase of food truck vendors offering breakfast and luncheon fare will include StreatFood RX, PJ’s Smoke & Grill BBQ, Goody’s Kettle Corn, Say Cheese and more.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on event day, with free admission for ages 12 and under.

Folks from the MetroWest YMCA will be on hand to coordinate kid-friendly activities. Youngsters can participate in giant Jenga, corn hole and Connect 5 and have their faces painted.

Opportunity drawings for a family pack of tickets to the event, gift certificates and vendor merchandise will occur prior to event day on broadcast media, online and at the event.

Mezitt and Twinney agreed they wanted to expand the footprint of what Hopkinton does for the Marathon and brainstormed this celebration event as the perfect way to have fun, cheer on the marathoners and raise funds for an important cause.

“Our customers and employees are deeply involved in running, so this event is important to Weston Nurseries and Start Line Brewing Company from both

a business and community standpoint,” Mezitt said.

The 26.2 Foundation is a locally based nonprofit organization founded in 1996. Its mission is to promote and support the sport of marathoning, as well as health, wellness and economic development initiatives through strategic investments in innovative, multigenerational programs on local, regional, national and global levels.

For the past several years, it has been the dream of 26.2 Foundation president Tim Kilduff to open an international marathon center in Hopkinton that would not only showcase memorabilia from Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day event, but also celebrate the international community of distance runners that has continued the sport from the days of ancient Greece.

“It’s a privilege to be the beneficiary of the Marathon Spectacular,” Kilduff said. “As a nonprofit, this kind of support is key to our programs and plans. Great things are possible with the kind of strong partnerships we have in our business community.”

Several 26.2 Foundation board members will be on site event day to answer questions about the proposed center.

M e z i t t a n d Tw i n n e y h o p e the Marathon Spectacular will not only help raise awareness about the International Marathon Center project but raise important funds to support its development.

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Bittersweet license approvals postponed

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public hearing held on March 19 to consider approving three licenses for Bittersweet Company was opened but continued until April 9 due to the need for additional information.

Ciaran Dunne, on behalf of Oliveira & Dunne, dba Bittersweet Company, newly located at 22-24 Main St., was seeking a total of three licenses: 1) a common victualer license, 2) a Section 12 beer and wine alcohol license, and 3) an entertainment license.

“There has been some more feedback from some of our permitting agencies,” said Select Chair Claire Wright. “So I’m not sure. … We’re going to need some more time to address these.”

“There’s nothing here that can’t be addressed or won’t be addressed,” responded Dunne. “I’m just seeing these [comments] for the first time myself, so I guess I need to review them and answer any questions.”

Dunne is pushing to open at the end of April but said ideally he like to open “yesterday” if he could. To help expedite the process Brian Herr suggested approving the licenses contingent upon the receipt of the needed information, but Wright said that the board should respect the concerns of the permitting teams.

Having spoken to the building inspector, Fire Chief Steve Slaman said, “We don’t have enough information between our two departments to be able to review what’s going to be in there or give you comments.

We’re missing a lot of information that would normally come.”

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“Children are young for just so long,” Herrod said. “We want to capture that joy of being a child and offer a safe, loving, fun environment to nurture each individual child’s self-worth and creative genius. Our summer camp is a great ‘first school’ experience.”

The Woodland and Longmeadow schools are in Westborough.

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Wild adventure programming at Southwick’s Zoo

By Deborah Burke Henderson Contributing writer

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oung people, ages 5-16, are fascinated with the Wild Adventure programming at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, and registration is open now for these popular summer activities that begin June 24.

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“These are such valuable programs,” Bethel said. “They teach children respect for nature and our different animals, which is so important since young children are the stewards of our future.”

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With respect to the building department, Dunne said that every two weeks after he satisfied the requirements, there were some new requirements.

“And it kept going like this for some six or eight weeks, so much so that my architect stepped down from the project because there were differences of opinions,” he said.

“I’d love to see this happen sooner than later,” said Herr, “but it does seem as if there are a lot of loose ends … so maybe the thing to do is to continue the hearing until we get a little more information.”

John Coutinho agreed and said that he didn’t want the various departments to ask why the board had granted the licenses without all the required information.

“This is the cart before the horse right now,” he said.

With almost everything in the works, but not quite ready, the board opted to continue the public hearing until April 9.

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HHS students qualify for state science fair

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opkinton High School had an excellent showing at this year’s regional science fair at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on March 8. Seven HHS projects scored in the top 40 out of 130 projects in the region and qualify to move on to the state fair at MIT on May 4.

“We also had two teams score in the top 10 overall, which is pretty incredible,” said HHS Grade 9 chemistry teacher and science fair director Kristen Murphy.

Students began working on their projects back in September, working individually or in teams to do research on a science or engineering topic of interest to them. In October, the students had a chance to learn from industry experts when a number of scientists and engineers in the community came in to spend an evening with the students to answer questions or give feedback on their projects.

“We decided to reach out to the community to tap into the many resources we have here,” Murphy explained. “We have so many scientists and engineers living in Hopkinton that we know can give the students advice and valuable insight.

“It also gave students the opportunity to talk to real scientists and engineers to see what their future could look like.”

Project research and planning continued until Feb. 26, when 97 students with close to 50 projects presented at the annual Hopkinton High School Science Fair.

“We have held this fair for 31 years.

It’s one of the longest programs in the state,” Murphy said. “It is my favorite day of the year. It’s inspiring to see these students choose topics that means so much to them or their families or their communities and spend so much time investigating them.”

Alisa Stolyar (left) and Alannah Miller received a second-place award and placed fifth overall for their project during the regional science fair at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on March 8.

The projects were evaluated by a panel of local judges, and the top 12 projects moved on to the regional science fair in March.

At the regional fair, two HHS teams placed in the top 10 overall.

Alisa Stolyar and Alannah Miller received a second-place award and placed fifth overall for their project, “Let’s yeet this wheat: Removing gluten from fryer oil.”

“Four in 100 people have some sort of gluten sensitivity, so we wanted to figure out a way to make it safe for them to eat fried food in restaurants by filtering or straining out the gluten in the oil,” Miller said.

The duo made a prototype of a strainer basket that could be used to filter out the protein that can be harmful to people with gluten allergies or celiac disease.

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Rohan Minocha also placed in the top 10 with a second-place award and a seventh-place overall finish for his project titled, “Systems and methods for automated programmable dispensing of medication.” Minocha built an automated pill dispensing device that helps prevent unintentional injury and death due to misuse of prescription medication.

Minocha was inspired to take on this project after seeing his grandmother struggling to remember to take her medication at the right times.

“I first looked for a device for her, and when I didn’t find one, I set out to build my own,” he said.

HHS had five other projects score in the top 40 overall, and those individuals will be joining the others at the state science fair in May. Fariha Fardin (second-place award) will present “Spill the tea, Sis: Can green tea prevent and cure cancer?”

Advait Nene (second-place award) will present “Patient specific delivery of proton beam radiation.”

Thrusha Puttaraju (fourth-place award) will present “Doublesex involvement in fruit-fly aggression.”

Elan Rosen and Shazain Khan (fourth-place award) will present “Engineering of congenic Huntington fibroblast cell lines, using CRISPR.” Tyler Rhodes (fourth-place award) will present “Early wildfire detection through thermal imaging and drones.”

The students were formally recognized at the March 21 School Committee meeting.

“It blows my mind that you come up with these ideas — practical things that are helpful in the world,” commented School Committee Chair Nancy Richards Cavanaugh. “It’s amazing to imagine where you are going if you are doing this in high school. I look forward to hearing more about you in the future.”

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Most recently, employees company-wide participated in an all-day training conducted by Kelly McCarthy, author of Brass Ring Memories, who shares encouraging stories using practical methodologies to help caregivers reach for their goals in senior care and especially those working with individuals who are experiencing memory loss.

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Schools Schools move forward with bus parking plan

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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opkinton Public Schools officials are one step closer to alleviating the current traffic and parking issues at the high school/middle school campus after presenting their recommendations during the March 21 School Committee meeting.

For the past two years, the district has been working on developing a “campus master plan” to evaluate the current flow of traffic — both buses and cars — and make a recommendation for a more efficient traffic pattern. Currently there is no separation of bus and vehicle traffic at the high and middle schools, causing not only concerns with traffic but also with safety.

“The kids are constantly walking in the flow of traffic,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh said.

“It makes me very nervous when I am out there.”

With 29 buses that drop off and pick up close to 1,500 students daily, 100 student drivers and close to 40 parent cars, the drop-off and pickup line has become a major issue. Another issue that the campus master plan set to address was the parking lot availability, especially for student parking. There currently are 40 students at the high school on the waiting list for a student parking spot.

Presenting the findings from the study, Director of Finance Susan Rothermich said numerous possibilities were considered before it was determined that the best scenario was to move the bus drop-off/pickup and parking lot to Field 9, a minimally used practice field located directly behind the high school.

“It pushes it out of the emergency access road, it gives the buses the ability to come in from Hopkins Drive, and will be a walkway that still allows the students to get down to the lower lot safely,” Rothermich said.

Rothermich said that another advantage of having the bus parking lot

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“The crossing guard would be on Hopkins Drive and will be stopping traffic to let the buses go, so all of our young student drivers would have that crossing guard to stop traffic for them as well,” she explained.

Along with the improved traffic flow and increased parking with the new plan, there is a financial benefit as well.

Parking the buses on campus overnight instead of parking them in Ashland will allow the town to collect the excise taxes on the buses, approximately $50,000 annually. The district also negotiated a $50,000 decrease in bus

contract expenses for housing them in Hopkinton.

School Committee member Amanda Fargiano expressed concern about taking the space for bus parking instead of adding more parking spaces.

“It takes a very prime location and puts buses there,” she commented. “This solution is still going to leave nowhere to park on parent back to school night or when my kid is playing on the turf field.”

Rothermich responded that although Phase 1 is to build the bus parking lot on Field 9, there is a Phase 2 on the horizon where more parking could be added.

“As we continue to march down this path, you could be adding up to 92 additional spaces,” she said.

Because the project already was approved at Town Meeting in May 2018 for $300,000, the district will move forward with the project, with hopes to be completed by the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

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Schools HHS robotics teams head to worlds Some members of the HHS Hopkinetics Team 2602A pose with their trophy from the Southern New England Championship last month.

They are (from left) Krutarth Parmar, Jake Chirco, Jacob Mauro, Riccardo Negri, Alex Clark and Nate Krozy.

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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he hard work and perseverance have paid off for two Hopkinton High School robotics teams that qualified for spots at this month’s international tournament.

HHS Hopkinetics Team 2602A (Jake Chirco, Nate Krozy, Jacob Mauro, Alex Clark, Riccardo Negri, Krutarth Parmar) and Team 2602H (Jay Katyan, Shishir Sudhaman, Tejas Shah, Nate Foster, Sankalp Subhendu, Devansh Jain, Nipun Kisari, Hritesh Rajanagan, Shadman Raakin, Elan Rosen, Jackson Schlussel) will head to Kentucky to take part in the 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship from April 24-27.

The competition brings together robotics teams from across the globe to compete in challenges with robots that the teams design, build, program and drive.

“Getting to the worlds is a really big thing,” said Sudhaman, an HHS sophomore from team 2602H. “We were really happy to find out we were going.

It is going to be a really fun event.”

The two teams won spots at the worlds after competing at the Southern New England Championship at Quinsigamond Community College on March 16-17. After working on designing, building and “testing, testing, testing” their robot, the teams were ready for the qualifier challenge.

“We were confident we would make it to worlds,” said Sudhaman, after none of the HHS teams qualified last year.

“We worked hard to be ready.”

That effort can be attributed of each of the six HHS teams, according to coach Doug Scott, who also is Hopkinton’s business/technology/engineering Grade 6-12 subject matter leader.

“We are extremely proud of the teams at the middle school and high school,” Scott said. “These students work in teams for 12 months to prepare to qualify for the international competition, so to have three teams (two high school and one middle school) from our program make it speaks to the students’ dedication and passion.”

Not only do the high schoolers work on their own robot designs and programs, they also take time to mentor the students on the middle school robotics teams by answering questions and helping them troubleshoot.

“We are developing soft skills and leadership in this program more than anything,” Scott said.

As for the high schoolers, the skills they are learning go way beyond the technical.

“I have learned that this may be hard, but it’s a lot of fun … unlike anything you will ever do,” Sudhaman said. “It is really cool that I grew up playing with remote control cars and now I get to build them.”

Now that the spots are secured, the teams are looking to raise funds for the trip to the world competition. The Hopkinetics will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, for students in Grades 1-8 who would like to take part in a mini-robotics tournament. No prior knowledge is needed. For more details

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because we really go all out to make them feel welcome and help them with their needs at the festival,” Hopkinton Public Schools music director Craig Hay said. “Between the [Hopkinton Music Association] board, HPS music staff, volunteers and our students, we try to go above and beyond to make the festival a success. Our groups take pride in being the host school and do their very best to prepare their music for an

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Performing groups from Hopkinton High School and Grade 8 plus the honors chorus from Hopkinton Middle School are participating.

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HHS jazz ensemble takes gold The Hopkinton High School jazz ensemble, under the direction of Jeremy Dodge, earned its first-ever gold medal at the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators State Festival on March 23.

As a result, the group will be featured in a concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston on Sunday, May 19.

The jazz ensemble received an invitation to the state festival by earning a gold medal at the Central District Festival on March 6 at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon.

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Schools HHS magazine ranked third in state

HPS to add Seal of Biliteracy

The HHS magazine Marginal earned a rating of superior from the National Council of Teachers of English and was rated as the third-highest magazine in Massachusetts in the REALM contest (Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines).

Superior is the highest rating a magazine can receive with being submitted to the final round of judging.

Deerfield Academy’s Albany Road was tabbed first, and The Meadowbrook School of Weston’s The Looking Glass was second.

The student editors are Olivia Coelho, Julia Fowler, Priya Hegde, Sarah Kang, Alex Lazarov and Amanda Mak. The faculty adviser is Benjamin Lally.

Hopkinton Public Schools announced last month it will participate in the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy program. Graduating seniors who meet the requirement of the program will earn a Mass. Seal of Biliteracy or the Mass. Seal of Biliteracy With Distinction, affixed to the student’s transcript and diploma. The Seal of Biliteracy, a nationally recognized award, demonstrates achievement of distinguished proficiency in English and an additional language.

HPS also is looking for community members to serve on the Seal of Biliteracy Committee.

For more information, contact Jill Kimball (jkimball@hopkinton. k12.ma.us) or Marilyn Miracle (mmiracle@hopkinton.k12.ma.us).

Schlussel wins national award Sierra Schlussel won an Aspirations in Computing Award from the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). Schlussel, who received an honorable mention from NCWIT last year, is a member of HHS’ Girls Who Code club and is an AP computer science student.

those will not ride the bus should notify the transportation coordinator at transportation@hopkinton.k12. ma.us. Students in Grades K-5 also are free, and information for those grades will be distributed after April vacation week. Information on childcare busing also will be released after April vacation week. For more information, visit the transportation page at the HPS website: hopkinton.k12.ma.us/ site/Default.aspx?PageID=5902.

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Canty’s Underdog Scholarship is being offered in memory of Brad Canty, HHS Class of 2018. There will be 10 $1,000 scholarships awarded to qualified seniors from Hopkinton who have been accepted to a postsecondary program.

Brad had to work harder than most due to gastrointestinal and immune issues, causing him frequent school absences. This did not take away from him being a thoughtful, kind, compassionate young man who would The school bus application period go out of his way to make some else’s is open, with a deadline of May 1. day better.

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March 13

5:18 p.m. A caller reported workers at a construction site on Lincoln Street left an excavator running. Officer John Corridan responded and remedied the issue. The construction company was notified.

8:32 p.m. A Church Street caller reported the odor of gas inside the house. Officer Philip Powers responded along with the Fire Department. The odor was traced back to the motor in an exhaust fan.

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1:31 p.m. Officers William Burchard, Arthur Schofield and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a motor vehicle accident involving five cars on Lumber Street. An ambulance and a tow truck were requested. Two people refused treatment. A report was to follow.

9:01 a.m. A motorist reported a person hitchhiking on Cedar Street.

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4:32 p.m. A caller reported a possibly intoxicated man entered his truck, left TJ’s parking lot, and headed toward Milford. Officers Derek Morton and Ryan Polselli responded and were unable to locate the vehicle.

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Police Log RVs parked in front of another house on Amherst Road with others possibly living inside. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas and Sergeant Timothy Brennan responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:02 p.m. A motorist stuck in a snow bank on South Street requested assistance. Officers Philip Powers and Panagiotis Hontzeas and Sergeant Timothy Brennan responded and requested a tow.

March 18

7:52 a.m. Officers Stephen Buckley and Panagiotis Hontzeas responded to a report of a minor school bus accident on Cedar Street Extension while children were onboard. Mirror damage was reported. No personal injuries were reported.

3:30 p.m. A caller reported some of his tools were stolen from a job site on Cobbler’s Way. The caller did not want to file a report but wanted the theft logged.

4:37 p.m. A caller reported finding someone living in his car on Amherst Road. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Derek Morton responded. A report was to follow.

Powers responded along with the Fire Department and the fire was extinguished.

9:17 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle crashed into a tree on Ash Street. Officers Preston Mucciarone and Philip Powers responded along with the Fire

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12:30 p.m. Officer Jay Deiana investigated vandalism on Hayden Rowe Street.

3:25 p.m. A caller reported illegal dumping of a refrigerator on School Street. The DPW was notified.

6:02 p.m. A caller reported a grill fire on Maple Street. Officers Philip Powers and Jay Deiana responded along with the Fire Department. The fire was extinguished upon their arrival.

6:18 p.m. A concerned Downey Street caller reported her neighbor was heavily medicated and drove his car in to a pole and was going back in to his garage for his truck. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Jay Deiana and Philip Powers responded, and a report was to follow.

March 22

3:06 a.m. On Main Street, Sergeant Matthew McNeil checked on a hitchhiker and subsequently provided him with a courtesy transport to Ashland.

10:15 p.m. Officers Brian Sanchioni and Jay Deiana and a canine officer attempted to serve court papers to a person at a Front Street residence, but nobody was home.

March 23

10:17 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley assisted an injured runner on a training run by transporting him from Legacy Farms North back to Center School on Ash Street.

12:19 p.m. A customer of a West Main Street store reported her vehicle was struck while she was inside shopping. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and took a report.

March 24

10:15 a.m. A caller reported a dog that lives on Huckleberry Road attacked her dog while they were walking in the neighborhood. A message was left for the animal control officer.

2:56 p.m. A caller reported his friend started a brush fire in the woods on Frankland Road. Officer Philip

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4:33 p.m. A caller reported two people shoplifting at a Main Street store.

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Scouts auction off Boston Marathon VIP tickets

Hopkinton’s new Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) program for girls is auctioning off two VIP tickets to the upcoming Boston Marathon. The tickets, donated by the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, provide access to the restricted area at the start line. The tickets will be awarded to the highest bidder as of April 5. For more information, email Kim Brennan at kim.Brennan@comcast.net. Also, any girls between the ages of 11-17 interested in joining the Scouts BSA girls-only troop should contact Kim Brennan as well.

Puppy socialization talk April 6

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will host a free talk, “The Incredible Benefits of Puppy Socialization,” led by certified canine behavior counselor and trainer Kim Melanson, CPDT-KA, on Saturday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Hopkinton Public Library. For more information and/or to reserve a spot, email humaneeducation@baypathhumane.org.

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Hopkinton Center for the Arts Children’s Entertainment Series invites families to enjoy the music of Karen K and her friends, the Jitterbugs. Karen takes audience members young and old on a musical adventure, exploring themes of kindness, friendship and downright fun. The show is Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Visit HopArtsCenter.org for more information.

Hebrew school open house April 7

Beth Tikvah Synagogue will hold its annual religious school open house on April 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 30 Oak St., Westborough. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with Rabbi Michael Swarttz, religious school coordinator Cindy Avergon, teachers and families. Children are invited to sit in on classes. For more information, visit www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org or email EJ Dotts at vpmember@ bethtikvahsynagogue.org.

Marathon events at HCA starting April 9

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will host three Boston Marathonthemed events prior to the 123rd running of the iconic race. From April 9 to May 1, the HCA will host “Boston Marathon Pictures: Old and New,” a free showcase of photography and artifacts. On April 13 from 2-4 p.m., the HCA will have a free signmaking party. On April 13 at 7 p.m. the HCA will present a screening of the documentary film “Boston,” followed by a Q&A with the director and executive producer. Tickets for the film are $12 ($10 for students and seniors).

For more information on any of these events, visit HopArtsCenter.org.

Spilka local office hours April 12

Senate President Karen Spilka’s staff will host office hours at her district office, 37 Pond St., Ashland, on April 12 from 10-11 a.m. Constituents who would like to speak with Spilka’s staff are encouraged to stop by.

Appointments are encouraged by emailing puja.Mehta@masenate. gov with the constituent’s name, address, phone number and topic of conversation by April 5.

To submit an item for the Hopkinton Independent calendar section, email the information to: editor@ HopkintonIndependent.com. Submissions should be limited to 100 words and are subject to editing by our staff.

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Obituaries William F. Sparks W i l l i a m F. “Bill” Sparks died on March 21 at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth after a long struggle with cancer. He was born Jan. 1, 1947, in Cambridge, the son of William V. and Gloria M. Sparks. Bill graduated from Hingham High School in 1964 and the Franklin Institute of Boston in 1966. He volunteered for the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1966-69. Returning home, he married his childhood sweetheart, Lauren Melanson, in 1970 and settled in Norwell, where he served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. The couple would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary later this year. For the next five years Bill worked in the insurance industry while he and his wife raised four daughters, Kristin, Keri, Kendra and Katie.

In 1988 the family moved to Falmouth, where Bill served as security director for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. During his retirement he enjoyed volunteering and participating in local veterans organizations.

He is survived by his wife, Lauren, four daughters: Kristin Gonsalves and her two children, Mark and Katelyn, of Falmouth; Keri Sanchez, her husband, Carlo,s and their two children, Alex and Gabe of Hopkinton; Kendra Friel, her husband, Pete, and their three sons, Gavin, Logan, and Ronan, of Falmouth; and Katie Sparks of Falmouth. He also is survived by two brothers, Robert Sparks of Edgartown andThomas Sparks and his wife, Joanne, of Hopedale, and a sister, Joanne Sparks-Pessotti and her husband, George, of Nashua, New Hampshire, as well as his beloved canine companion, Hunter.

A memorial service was held March 26 at the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Falmouth. For the online guestbook, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org

Scott Mayo Scott H. Mayo, 54, passed away March 23. He was the husband and best friend of Nancy P. Mayo, to whom he was married for 30 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of Nancy (Hardigan) Mayo of Sherborn and the late John M. Mayo III. Scott was a 1983 graduate of DoverSherborn High School and was owner and operator of Mayo Industries in Sherborn.

In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves his daughter Samantha, son Sean, daughter Olivia and grandson Colton, whom he adored with his whole heart. He also is survived by his brothers, Matthew of Sherborn, Brad and wife Sara of Hopkinton, and Todd and wife Dawn of Holliston, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Scott was a family man first and foremost. He enjoyed coaching youth football, rides on his motorcycle, boat-

ing in the summer, snowmobiling in the winter and Sunday morning breakfast with his grandson Colton. The family farm in Sherborn held a special place in his heart. Anyone who knew Scott appreciated him for his huge heart, ready smile, generosity and love of his family and friends.

A funeral service was held March 29 in St. Matthew Church, Southborough.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mayo Grandchildren Support Trust at Middlesex Savings Bank.

Mary Schneider Mary Schneider, 84, of Smithville, New Jersey, passed away March 22 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary grew up in Hopkinton with her parents and sister, Patricia, where she met and married the love her life, Paul Schneider. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage and raised three children (James, Paul and Marybeth). They enjoyed entertaining and always made sure friends and family felt welcome in their home.

Mary was extremely giving, loved to shop and had a sharp eye for glamorous clothing and design. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Mary cherished her five grandchildren (Jimmy, Pinky, Brittany, Samantha and Sean) deeply and was thrilled to learn of their milestones and achievements. She is predeceased by her husband and both sons. Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Marybeth, son-in-law, Steve, five grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Vicki.

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