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Select Board tabs Khumalo ‘outstanding’ Downtown project focus during annual evaluation By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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he downtown project was on everyone’s minds when the Select Board met on Oct. 8 and discussed the annual performance evaluations of Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Police Chief Edward Lee and Fire Chief Steve Slaman. In the end, all three received annual ratings of “clearly outstanding” and then focused on the new goals set by the Select Board. Khumalo’s goals from the past year were to manage the Main Street Corridor Project to 100 percent design and to partner with the police and fire chiefs to develop a community preparedness plan. Despite a recent barrage of complaints from abutters and business owners, the downtown project continues Board | 10

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Hopkinton High School senior has his sights set on the sky as he gets one step closer to fulfilling this lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot. Jack Breslin has always loved aviation, but it took a miracle for him to turn that love into a life’s ambition. That miracle was the one that saved 155 people who, in 2009, were on board US Airways Flight 1549 that struck a flock of Canada geese and lost all engine power.

Unable to reach any airport, pilot Chelsey Sullenberger (a.k.a. Captain Sully), safely glided the plane into the Hudson River off Midtown Manhattan, turning a potential tragedy into a story that dreams are made of. “I remember sitting there watching all of the videos of what happened and remembering how amazing [Sullenberger] was to handle that emergency,” said Breslin, who was 8 years old at the time. As soon as he was able, Breslin started taking flying lessons. After the first one, he was hooked. “I loved it,” he said. “I knew I Breslin | 17

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Fifth-grader honored for life-saving response H opkinton fifth-grader Remi VanDeusen was honored at the Oct. 8 Select Board meeting, standing next to his proud father, Chris. If not for Remi’s actions this past summer, his father might not have been there at all. On July 14, Remi’s father was stung by a bee. He went into the house, told Remi he was in trouble, and collapsed. Remi, who had received training from a Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program in knew exactly INDEPENDENT school, what to do. THOUGHTS “Remi had the courage and the eduJERRY SPAR cation from the firstresponders and the educators to call 9-1-1 and guide the first-responders to his house,” Hopkinton Fire Prevention Officer Tim Healy explained at the Select Board ceremony. “Anaphylaxis is a very serious emergency. As I read the medical report, when they got there, [Chris’] vital signs were critical. If it weren’t for the courage and the quick action of Remi, things could have been different. But today, we’re here.” State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey presented Remi with a Young Hero Award and a commemorative T-shirt. The award “recognizes a child, family or group of children who respond appropriately in an emergency by demonstrating key fire and life-safety behaviors learned from a S.A.F.E. program.” State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, also on hand for the ceremony, presented Remi with a proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. “When it counted, that information that was put in your head through that S.A.F.E. program came right back and allowed you to make a terrific and lifesaving decision on behalf of your dad,”

she told him. We’re all just incredibly proud of that.” Added Dykema: “You clearly are a quick-thinking, focused and really just a smart young man. That you were able to do this and act as you did under these types of circumstances is quite remarkable. And what I particularly like about it is that I bet all of your friends know what happened, and I think you are also a role model.” Select Board chair Brendan Tedstone joined in on the praise. “There have been many things that I have done on the Board of Selectmen that have been very, very cool. This tops it,” he said. “This is absolutely the coolest thing that I have been able to sit through. … What you did, I’m sure you know, is about as cool of a thing that you can do.” After the ceremony, Chris VanDeusen made a point to offer his thanks to the first-responders in town. “I’m obviously very proud of my son, but I’m also incredibly grateful for the quick efforts by the first-responders,” he said. “Really, they saved my life. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them. Obviously my son, that was key and everything, but these guys got to me and they saved me.”

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Greyhound Friends ex-director needs to move on I shook my head as I saw yet another letter in the Independent from the terminated director of Greyhound Friends, again stating that she was “unfairly portrayed as a wrongdoer.” I do not believe people “have it in for her” as she claims. But I can see why her seeming lack of any remorse spurs people to restate the facts. This paper and others uncovered the truth, detailing how Louise Coleman misused charitable funds totaling tens of thousands of dollars. State inspectors further reported how sick and injured dogs were neglected, left waiting for medical care — all while the kennel was taking in millions of dollars in donations. We have all read the grim facts, ad nauseam. Mrs. Coleman’s only response seems to be that she was acquitted of a felony animal cruelty charge for unsanitary conditions. It is good to see that Greyhound Friends appears to be moving forward, without the former director at the helm. But I doubt it helps their efforts that Mrs. Coleman continues to use the Hopkinton press to try and place herself center stage. Perhaps if she is truly interested in putting the dogs first, she should move on. This has been a painful chapter that many of us in town would like to put behind us.

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Baypath unites animal lovers for Paws & Claws 5K By Sandy Quadros Bowles Contributing Writer

ome will be traveling on four legs. Others move on two. But all the runners and walkers at the 10th annual Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park on Oct. 20 will be making strides toward supporting animals. The 5K is a major fundraiser to support Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton. The organization provides shelter, care, humane treatment and loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals, according to its website. The 5K plays a vital role in helping the shelter care for more than 1,000 animals a year. “It’s a really important fundraiser to help rescue animals,” said volunteer Leslie Doyle. In addition, she said, “It’s a really fun event.” The event features a 5K that can be run or walked. Solo participants are welcome, but pet owners are encouraged to bring along their leashed dogs. “Lots of people walk with their dogs,” she said. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The walk/run steps off at 10:30 a.m. Awards to top finishers and fundraisers are presented at 11 a.m. Before the walk/run begins, a Paws & Claws 5K village will be set up, with vendors, music and children’s activities. During this time, participants and their pets can mill about and socialize, which is always a popular part of the day, Doyle said. The walk/run is one of Baypath’s

“evolved significantly” in the past decade, Doyle said. One major difference, she said, is the increased awareness of how caring for animals in private homes, known as fostering, can better prepare them for adoption. “No matter how nice a facility is, it’s still an animal in a kennel,” she said. Some animals adapt quickly to this and are adopted out very soon after their arrival, she added. But other animals, particularly those who are shy and/or might have certain medical conditions, thrive with the personal care of a foster home, Doyle noted. Volunteers take in the animals and help Dogs will have their day — along with their human friends them relax and be more — at the 10th annual Paws & Claws 5K on Oct. 20 at comfortable before beHopkinton State Park. ing adopted out. “We have an amazing foster network,” she said. three annual major fundraisers. The Baypath recently received a grant event has raised more than $100,000 in to further improve its fostering efforts. the last three years. Last year’s walk/ It received a Maddie’s Fund grant to run brought in about $38,000. The orparticipate in the organization’s Dog ganization has set a goal of more than Foster Apprenticeship program. $40,000 for this year. Maddie’s Fund is a national family Although the need for support foundation established by Dave and is constant, animal sheltering has

Cheryl Duffield to “revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals,” according to material provided by the organization. The grant will allow Baypath’s foster coordinator to visit Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. While at the center, she will learn how better to promote foster pets, recruit and retain foster families and expand a community support system. “This opportunity will help us to grow and support our incredible network of foster families and to explore new ways to find loving homes for tougher-to-adopt dogs,’’ said Elizabeth Jefferis, executive director of Baypath Humane Society. Baypath is always in need of volunteers in general and foster families in particular, Doyle said. She serves as a foster parent herself and encourages animal lovers to consider doing the same. “I get to see all different kinds of dogs and help them get new homes,” Doyle said. “Once you see that success, it makes you feel really good.” In an effort to further educate the public about animal-related issues, the society also offers a free lecture series, thanks to grants from Middlesex Savings Bank, on such topics as overcoming common dog behaviors issues, socializing puppies and learning about legislative issues that impact animals. For more information on Baypath Humane Society, including available animals and events such as the 5K and the lecture series, visit baypathhumane.org.

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This was what Sharon [Lisnow] wanted, to bring together all of the families to do something in Michael’s honor that will bring smiles to peoples faces. — Mary McQueeney Lisnow, as a parent of a child with special needs, and McQueeney, a special education teacher, shared a vision for creating a place that would provide emotional and physical support for families with children with disabilities. Their dream became a reality when they were given a piece of land in Hopkinton that would eventually become the Respite Center. It opened after Michael passed away in 1996. For more than two decades, the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center has helped hundreds of families of individuals with disabilities with everything from emotional support to respite care for children, the latter which comes at a high cost. Since the first Michael’s Run, the event has raised more than $40,000 for families in need of services. But more than the money it raises, the race is about bringing people of all abilities together for a festive celebration. “It’s the most special 5K,” said McQueeney. “I have never seen such an amazing community event.” Although the Michael’s Run is a traditional road race in the sense that there are prizes for the top finishers, the race also is inclusive, with many of Respite Center individuals participating as well. “The ‘Respite Racers’ have been training all summer for this race. They are all ready to run or walk or to be pushed in wheelchairs,” McQueeney said. The Respite Racers have the Hopkinton community behind them — sometimes literally, with people pushing them across the finish line. “We have football players from Hopkinton High School who take turn pushing wheelchairs or walking with the racers through the course,” McQueeney explained, noting that it is not an easy feat considering the latter part of the course has a miniHeartbreak Hill as it returns to the Town Common via Ash Street. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, rain or shine. Race day registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Town Common and the race starts at 10 a.m. After the race there will be a barbecue, live music and fun for the whole family. “This was what Sharon [Lisnow] wanted, to bring together all of the families to do something in Michael’s honor that will bring smiles to peoples faces,” McQueeney said. McQueeney credits Respite Center event coordinator Ricardo Barraza for the hard work he has put in organizing the race for the past 16 years as well as members of the Hopkinton Running Club for donating their time to process race registrations. “We couldn’t do this without them,” McQueeney said. To register for the race or make a donation, visit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center’s website at hopkintonrespite.com.

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We have a lot of people from many different cultures come every year — church leaders, town committee members. It is a festival where all friends can gather together and celebrate. — Ravi Dasari For those who celebrate Diwali in their homes, there will be a contest for the best lit houses for the festival and a painting contest for the children. Organizers of this year’s festivals have been working for months on preparations, from everything from booking vendors to sourcing sponsors to planning the menu. “We couldn’t do this without the volunteers,” Dasari said of the 50-plus people who are putting together this year’s celebration. “They have spent months giving of their time.” The event is open to the public, no matter what your background or religion, said Dasari. “We have a lot of people from many different cultures come every year — church leaders, town committee members,” he said. “It is a festival where all friends can gather together and celebrate.” For more information on this year’s Diwali celebration, or to sign up in advance for the dinner, e mail Dasari at rdhello2@gmail.com.

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he Hopkinton Fire Department was awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worth $548,000, the town announced in an Oct. 8 press release. The threeyear grant, which NEWS BRIEFS comes from FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) program, will allow Hopkinton to hire four new firefighters, “This important public safety funding is critical to meet the town’s growing emergency service needs,” said Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman. Only a small number of applicants to the SAFER grant program receive an award. “I would like to thank the many town departments that participated in this successful proposal,” Town Manager Norman Khumalo said. “With this award, the core grant team of Fire Chief Slaman, Deputy Fire Chief [William] Miller and Ben Sweeney, the newly hired procurement and grants manager, have succeeded in their effort to improve safety in Hopkinton.” The SAFER grant will improve the Fire Department’s response capabilities

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in the growing community. “As a former Hopkinton volunteer firefighter, I have a unique understanding of the important and life-saving work the Fire Department does every day,” Select Board chair Brendan Tedstone said. “This grant will have a significant impact in Hopkinton that will keep the community and firefighters safe.”

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he Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation (HCCCF) will be celebrating its decade-long journey of empowering youth and families in the local community during its annual evening gala event. This fall’s “10 Years of Giving” gala will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Hopkinton Country Club and feature great food, a beautiful venue, live music, a cash bar, holiday shopping opportunities, unique silent auction items and, most importantly, “a lot of fun.” “The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation has been a longtime supporter of families who face the greatest needs,” said gala coordinator Susan Domski. “This year’s event will be both elegant and festive as we celebrate our donors and community partners for supporting local youth and families over the past 10 years.” Since 2010, the HCCCF has supported youth development and economic assistance programs for local families in need. Today, the foundation donates close to $100,000 annually to nonprofit organizations that support “the most vulnerable youth and families in our local communities.” The HCCCF also partners with the Foundation for Metrowest to offer the Youth in Philanthropy Program in Hopkinton. This program is a 20-week course that teaches teens all about philanthropy. The students learn how to identify needs within the community, visit local charities, vet these organizations and ultimately grant $10,000 to chosen organizations. Classes are held at no cost to the students thanks to a grant from the HCCCF. More than 20 high school students completed the program this year. In order to provide this type of financial assistance, the foundation holds two major fundraisers per year — an annual golf and tennis tournament in the spring and the gala in the fall. This past May the HCCCF held its 10th annual charity golf and tennis tournament, which raised close to $60,000. Along with the other programs, the HCCCF was able to use that money to support new non-profit organizations such as The Whole Child in Upton and continue to support partners such as Straight Ahead Ministries and a number of local food pantries. The committee putting together this year’s gala hopes that the formal event is just as successful in order to continue its mission of giving to others. The formal evening event (black tie optional, cocktail/formal dress) is set to be “elegant and fun” with a live band playing at cocktail hour as well as dancing with the Never In Vegas band. Although the event is being held at the Hopkinton Country Club, the event is not restricted to club members. “This is such a great town, and the more people become aware of what the HCCCF does, the more organizations we will be able to serve,” said Jeremy Hartman, the foundation’s president. Hartman said it will be exciting to celebrate 10 years of supporting the community. “It will be great to reflect on how far we have come in the past 10 years,” he said. Tickets for the Evening Gala can be purchased on the HCCCF website: hopkintoncccf.org.

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will be new handicapped-accessible bathroom facilities, updated technology and more. “Although our facilities will be undergoing remodeling, please rest assured that we are still able to serve the community with the same care and compassion you have come to know and trust,” the family said. “As with any kind of remodeling, construction is necessary. Our funeral home will continue to operate throughout the entire renovation and our doors will remain open to everyone in the community.”

Cronin wins national community TV award Hopkinton resident Don Cronin won a national award for best community television news magazine show at the Alliance for Community Media’s annual convention and video competition in Portland, Oregon. Cronin directs “Heartbeat of Holliston,” which is designed to keep Holliston residents up to date with local news and information. The show includes tapes segments and in-studio guest along with profiles about Holliston residents. Cronin, who has an extensive background in television production and has

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ZAC re-elects Larson-Marlowe as chair The Zoning Advisory Committee reorganized at its meeting on Sept. 30, re-electing Mary Larson-Marlowe as chair. “I think she’s had one year and she’s just starting to get into the swing of things,” ZAC member Carol DeVeuve said. “I think it would be a back-step if we took the position away from her.” John Coutinho, who also sits on the Select Board, was tabbed as ZAC vice chair.

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Costumes, creativity at Wicked 5K Runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes at the Wicked 5K, which is being held Oct. 27 at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

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eople of all ages, many dressed in Halloween costumes, will run or stroll in a 5K for a day of festive family fun on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. It’s the fourth annual Wicked 5K fundraiser created by Enter Stage Left, the resident theater company in Hopkinton, and sponsored by Unibank. “It’s super fun because it’s a healthy way to celebrate Halloween because you dress up and then instead of just eating candy like we all do you’re exercising and having Halloween fun in a healthy way.” said Ilana Casady, co-director of the race. The event was created in 2016, when Casady and fellow co-director Erin LePrad were talking with Enter Stage Left founder and HCA executive director Kelly Grill. “Ilana and I were meeting with Kelly one day and sort of having a mass brainstorm of different fundraisers we could do for Enter Stage Left,” LePrad recalled. “Ilana’s a runner and

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groups as well as for the best costume. Funds raised go directly to the non-profit organization as Enter Stage Left continues to provide the whole community with the opportunity to participate in local theater, an organization that produces theatrical fun for audiences and actors alike. “We’re certainly not looking to make a huge profit, but we’re looking to sustain and put on these productions and bring entertainment to the community and continue to provide a place for adults like me who decided at 30 they’re going to get into theater.” LePrad said. “It’s a non-profit, so the money that comes in from the tickets goes right toward the rights to the shows that are done. It takes a lot of resources to put on these shows and we rely a lot on people’s donations and time.” Added LePrad: “The race supports a wonderful community theater company that makes people feel like it’s a second home. It’s a really diverse group of community members and a lot of welcoming people.” There also is a post-race party at the HCA where families can enjoy themselves with activities including pumpkin-carving, making other Halloween crafts, face-painting and participating in a raffle. “If people want to have a fun, pre-Halloween day where they can dress up and bring the kids and know that they’re supporting a great cause, come have fun!” LePrad said. To register for the Wicked 5K go to racemenu.com/wicked5k. Preregistration is $35, while entering on race day is $40.

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Proposed Main Street bike lane raises safety concerns By Sandy Quadros Bowles Contributing Writer

he bike lane scheduled to be constructed as part of the Main Street Corridor Project to upgrade the town center will pose safety hazards to bicycle riders, insists town resident Ed Harrow. The work includes the addition of a two-way bike lane on one side of the road, which Harrow questions. The large number of curb cuts will pose dangers to cyclists from drivers entering or exiting the parking areas, he insisted. “People look, but they don’t see,” Harrow said of vehicles not anticipating bicyclists in their paths. “They’re not looking for bicycles, they’re not looking for motorcycles, they’re looking for vehicles.” When a car pulls out of a curb cut between the library and Route 85, he said, one would look for traffic on the left, rather than the right, he said, citing an example. The lane will “hide bikers behind parked cars from traffic” and from drivers seeking to enter driveways along the steepest part of the center. Harrow, who expressed his dismay to the Select Board at its Sept. 24 meeting, also raised concerns that the bike lane has a grade of almost 7 percent, which he said “may not sound like a lot’’ but could increase speeds of bicyclists. The result could be disastrous, he said. “I see how this could end,” he said. The bike lane is scheduled to be part of the Main Street Corridor Project, which affects Main Street from just west of Wood Street to Ash Street, totaling eight-tenths of a mile. The project is meant to improve traffic flow, safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists and to provide significant streetscape and aesthetic improvements to create a safer, more usable downtown, according to an official description of the project on cleargov.com. Harrow questions whether the changes will increase safety, as the plan calls for. He said he fears the opposite will happen. “The desired result of connecting the Center Trail to parts east can be done in a much safer way,” he said. “I have other ideas on how this can be done in the absolutely safest way.” He said he wants to discuss these

Right: Plans for Main Street include widening the road to include a two-lane bike route.

Below: Resident Ed Harrow took his concerns about the proposed bike lane to the Select Board at its Sept. 24 meeting.

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ideas with officials before making them public. Town manager Norman Khumalo, along with members of the design team and bicycle experts, met personally with Harrow in mid-September. Khumalo stressed that the team is open to making adjustments if warranted. “We met with Ed for over an hour and we listened to his concerns,” Khumalo said. “We explained to him that we do share his concerns regarding safety. We understand the challenges that are presented by the topography of the downtown and how it impacts sight distances. As we’ve been explaining, as we continue to refine the plan we will continue to review, investigate and resolve — if we can, the best way we can — the concerns that he has raised.”

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Added Matt Chase, from the engineering firm VHB: “We’ve heard Ed loud and clear and reviewed his comments. We’re going to continue to advance our design and look for ways to enhance what we currently have.” Harrow, who is 71, said he has been riding bicycles since the age of 5, and he worked in the bike industry for 10 years. He said he supports the concept of bike lanes, but not in the busy town center area. As it now stands, the bike trail in the center will be a “white elephant” that bike riders will not use, he said. He said the chances of the project being changed at this point are “very small.” But he said he the project involves “unsafe compromises.”

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to progress toward a groundbreaking next spring. “We are hoping that construction will begin right after the Boston Marathon,” Khumalo said. “We have gone through different iterations of the plan, however, at this point what we’re waiting on is refining the plan to respond to some of the feedback that we’ve received relative to the easements that this town is required to make this project move forward.” Select Board member Brian Herr encouraged Khumalo to be more definitive regarding the project’s start date. “You used a word in your description of the start date that I would prefer we not use, because we need to make sure we stick to the plan,” Herr said. “It’s going to be a disruptive process to the community, and we cannot drag it on. The word was ‘hoping.’ You were ‘hoping’ to get started in April 2020. I would rather not ‘hope’ that we get started in April of 2020, I would rather we ‘get’ started in April 2020. Is that possible? Can we be that definitive about this project?” Herr suggested that a groundbreaking be scheduled for the afternoon of Marathon Monday as “a fun, cool way to wrap up Marathon Day 2020.” Said Herr: “I want to make sure that we get this going because it is a stressor in the community. We’ve obviously had some experience with that recently. But it is time to move ahead.” Select Board chair Brendan Tedstone supported the idea of a Marathon Day groundbreaking ceremony.

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“I’m all for that,” he said. “I’m all for as much pomp and circumstance as we can, for the amount of garbage everyone’s gone through and the amount of time we’ve spent on this over the years in Town Meetings and town [Select Board] meetings and whatnot. I’d like to have some pomp and circumstance. But I just want to make sure that we’re ready to go.” Responded Herr: “I’m not advocating it on behalf of a pomp and circumstance thing — I’m done running for elected office, so I don’t care about those things anymore. I want the project started on Monday, Marathon Day, period. … To me it’s about setting a schedule and sticking to it come heck or high water.” Khumalo said that the project is scheduled to go out to bid in November, so it should be on schedule for an April start,

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he does it for the right reasons and he stands in there, and we have, I think, a very healthy relationship and we’ve got a great town. And that’s because of him. So he has to be a a clearly outstanding town manager. There’s no other rating in my view.” Tedstone also was extremely complimentary of Khumalo but said he does not like to give out ratings of clearly outstanding except in extreme cases. “You do an awesome job,” he said. “Absolutely awesome. You’re there 24 hours a day if I need you. I can call you, you give me your take on the issue at hand, which I appreciate. You are 1,000 percent pro-Hopkinton 100 percent of the time, even in some of the most tumultuous times that I’ve had as a selectman, where I’ve had to talk to you. Every decision you’ve made has always been for the best of Hopkinton, and that’s a great quality. … You are a treasure in this town, there’s no two ways about it.” After further discussion, Coutinho changed his vote to clearly outstanding to break the tie. Looking ahead, the Select Board set three goals for the next year: 1. Have the Main Street Corridor Project groundbreaking and commencement in April 2020; 2. Develop and implement a tree management program that identifies priority areas and priority trees for removal and maintenance; 3. Develop a plan to improve the parking situation in the downtown area.

Lee draws high praise Lee’s goals for the past year were to partner with the town manager and fire chief to develop a community preparedness plan, finalize the process for HPD accreditation, and define the process for a 5-10-year strategic plan. Lee explained that all of his goals were met, with full accreditation expected next year. He noted that morale in the department is very high based on an internal survey regarding job satisfaction. Similar to Khumalo, Lee initially received two votes of clearly outstanding (Herr and Nasrullah) and two of above satisfactory (Tedstone and Coutinho), but Coutinho changed his vote to allow for a majority decision. “My view of Chief Lee in the last fiscal year is that he’s doing a clearly outstanding job because he is on the right path and he is making significant headway now,” Herr said. Added Nasrullah: “We reviewed him last year, and I think he has taken the advice and taken the recommendations and ran with it.” For the coming year, the goals set for Lee were to develop a short-term strategic plan to assess the needs to ensure safety on the fringe parts of the community (trails, lakes, ponds, woods), complete the 5-10-year strategic plan, and identify a strategy to deal with traffic and construction issues caused by the Main Street Corridor Project.

Slaman also ‘outstanding’ Slaman’s goals for the past year were to partner with the town manager and police chief to develop a community preparedness plan as well as continue the fire station study and employee development program. He explained his progress on all three and receive compliments from all Board | 11

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Bird Mancini Concert

Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m. The Friends of Hopkinton Public Library and Hopkinton Library present Bird Mancini, Boston’s acclaimed accordion/guitar band, featuring eclectic rock and Latin-flavored pop fusion with lush tinged guitar, accordion, harmonica and percussion. The band consists of founders Ruby Bird and Billy Carl Mancini along with Joel White on bass and Joe Jaworski on cajon and percussion. Bird Mancini was nominated for 2017 and 2018 New England Music Awards and were recently named in the top 20 of 2018 by New England’s Metronome Magazine.

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Saturday, Oct. 19, 12:30-2 p.m. Get up close to live owls native to Massachusetts and discover the unique features that help these birds survive. Learn about the conservation challenges currently faced by our local owls. Find out the best ways to discover which of these birds live near you. Presented by Kathleen Regan, a Hopkinton resident since 1992. She has been a Teacher Naturalist with Mass Audubon since 2007, working for Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick until 2017 and currently for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton.

‘Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer’ Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7-8 p.m. Local author Maureen Boyle speaks on her book “Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7-8 p.m. Learn how you can improve your own health and wellness by eating more non-animal foods and what positive impacts eating a plant-based diet can have on our environment. Join Nancy Wind of Peaks and Poses for a gathering where the discussion will focus on how to incorporate plants and nature into our diets and everyday lives.

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involved board members. Once again, Tedstone stuck with above satisfactory for his rating, while the other three went with clearly outstanding. Goals for the next year are to further study the tangible steps for a new public safety facility, keep a focus on the Eversource/LNG plant issues, and work with interested parties to minimize the impact on affected response times due to the Main Street Corridor Project. Tedstone heaped high praise on all three individuals after the reviews. “When I look at the three people here, I think it’s absolutely a testament to our town, to our town manager, to our fire chief, to our police chief, to our board, all our boards, HR, everybody, that we are so fortunate to have a such a great staff that directly works with us,” he said. “If the worst thing that we’re doing is we’re arguing over ‘clearly outstanding’ over ‘above satisfactory,’ we’re in a pretty good spot in our town.”

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Thursday, Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Join a panel of town staff including the animal inspector, health director and officers from the Police Department to talk about how the town can ensure the well-being of animals throughout the community. The panel’s discussion will be followed by a Q&A. If you would like to submit a question in advance, e-mail it to hbackman@hopkintonma.gov.

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he Hopkinton High field hockey team has navigated a gauntlet of a road-heavy schedule and put together a first-half record that has the Hillers well within striking distance of the sectional tournament. Hopkinton entered last week 4-4-3 on the season and looking forward to a second opportunity to beat some of the teams that it either lost to or tied the first time around. “That’s always a goal,” said firstyear varsity coach Becky Abate. “And we are still looking to the get to the tournament, that was a goal the team set for themselves. We have not won as much as I would have liked so far, but I have never seen a group of girls have more fun together, which has been very nice to see.” Hopkinton played nine games in a row on the road due to a quirky schedule, and Abate said the constant afterschool travel has been “exhausting.” “We are looking forward to being back at home,” she said. The Hillers have been led by senior co-captains Alyssa McIntire and Hannah Ianelli, who have been focal points of the forward line and defense, respectively. “They have really done a great job both on and off the field in terms of leading the team, communicating on the field, and trying to get the team

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psyched up when we need them to be,” Abate said. “They have been awesome captains and awesome leaders for the girls and a lot of help for me.” Senior goalie Lizzy Gross has been consistent in net and a huge part of the Hopkinton defense, Abate said. Juniors Sarah Doyle and Sophie Driscoll, both midfielders, also have become standout players after not seeing much time during their sophomore years. Driscoll’s bounce-back also included recovering from an injury that sidelined her last fall. Abate said she is confident the team will finish the year even stronger than it started due to the level of talent on the team. The key, she said, will be coming to play right from the first whistle. “I think sometimes a lot of it is mental,” Abate said. “We have been working on getting our intensity up not just physically but mentally. I think sometimes we play well when we are down, but we need to play that way from the start.” The coach, who took over the program after eight years with the JV squad, said she was impressed by her team’s performance in a recent loss to Westwood because she was able to see the intensity and mental toughness on display even in defeat. “We went into the game amped up and really excited and we kept that excitement level the whole way through, even though we didn’t win,” Abate said. “That was a nice improvement for us.”

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opkinton High School boys cross country coach Jennifer Fairbanks expected her team to be among the best, if not the best, in the Tri-Valley League. But a recent victory in the Ocean State Invitational against teams from all over New England proved a pleasant surprise for the coach and a sign of just how strong the Hillers are this fall. “I think we went in hoping to be in the top five, so it was a nice surprise,” Fairbanks said of the Sept. 28 meet. “There were about 30 teams and some of my younger runners asked me how I thought the varsity team was going to do. I knew it would be good competition, and I was thinking we might place in the top five.” Alex Brown finished second overall in that meet and has been pacing the field in many of the Hillers’ TVL meets this fall. Brown broke the Hopkinton course record last year and also broke Holliston’s course record this fall. He went into last Tuesday’s home meet with one more shot to lower his own fastest time in the history of his team’s home course. His brother, Nick Brown, a junior, joined the program this year and has been one of the top four runners. “It’s a good two-brother punch,” Fairbanks said. Veteran runners Ian Cann and Cody Ottinger have given the Hillers exceptional depth. Against Holliston, Hopkinton took home the first seven places in the meet. “We have a lot of runners who are under that 20-minute mark,” Fairbanks said. “If we can get a good number of runners under 20 minutes for three miles, that’s really good. We have the depth there.” The depth goes beyond the top seven runners, Fairbanks said. “We have 11 or 12 really strong runners,” she said. “If somebody gets injured, we have someone to step right up.”

Hopkinton ran through the TVL dual meet slate unbeaten, claiming the league title in the process. The program has 50 athletes this fall, including 26 who are new to the team from all grades. Some of the top runners are upperclassmen, and this is a season Fairbanks has been excited about for some time now. “I knew when these guys came in as freshmen that we were going to be really good,” she said. “We have been building up to their senior year and it’s nice to see it come to fruition.” The younger athletes have benefited tremendously from working with the experienced runners, the coach added. Fairbanks is in her 13th year as coach of the program and she knows her team will be competing in the state meet and at least some runners will be running in the all-state meet. Getting an entire team to that final meet is something she hopes will happen this fall. “Over the years I have taken a runner here and there, I have never taken a full team there,” Fairbanks said. She thinks this team is good enough to finally check that accomplishment off in 2019. “I think we can do it if we can stay healthy,” Fairbanks said. “We have the times, we have the depth, and we have the speed.”

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Things to think about at Hopkins, said Parson, are the economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities — students on individualized educational plans (IEPs) — subgroups, who did not meet targets in ELA, and the students with disabilities subgroup, which did not meet targets in math. The most significant improvement and growth was at the middle school, said Parson, who credited the administration team there with spending time evaluating last year’s MCAS data to find areas of growth opportunities. “The overall progress towards our goals rose 11 percent last year, so they really did reap some rewards from that work,” she said. The Hopkinton Middle School high needs subgroup also demonstrated “significant” improvement in achievement and growth in ELA this year, and the aggregate and every subgroup exceeded their achievement targets in both math and ELA. Areas to consider, said Parson, is in the area of science, where both the aggregate and the subgroup “white students” did not meet the achievement target while three other subgroups did. Parson cautioned, however, that this was the first year that the new science standards went into effect for Grade 8, which meant that this was the first time these students have seen the new science MCAS. Chronic absenteeism continues to be an area of concern for some subgroups at the middle school as well, said Parson. “This is a category that is a real bone of contention for all districts,” said Parson, who explained that chronic absenteeism includes both excused and unexcused absences. For Hopkinton High School, the school was ranked in the top 4 percent of high schools statewide (ranked 14 out of 298 high schools for math and ELA scores) for MCAS scores and earned nearly all available points for ELA and math achievement. In terms of subgroups, all exceeded achievement targets in ELA, and nearly all in math and science, said Parson. For Science, Hopkinton High is ranked in the top 5 percent statewide. Most telling of all is that every Hopkinton High School student who has taken the MCAS (with the exception of one student in ELA and two in math) has earned a score necessary to earn a high school diploma. “A lot of good things are happening instructionally here,” said Parson. Parson said administrators will be looking at progress toward their growth targets at the high school and issues with chronic absenteeism. “While our students are still really making high levels of achievements, some of those growth scores weren’t as high as we would have hoped,” she said. After fielding questions from the committee, Parson concluded by talking about the next steps for the district, including drilling down into the individual data over the next few months. “We want to celebrate he things we have done very well, but we also want to dig into and see where we need improvement,” she said.

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Cavanaugh reiterates concerns about budget restraints Superintendent says request to limit increase to 5.54 percent not feasible By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

uperintendent of the Hopkinton Public Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh gave a brief report to the School Committee during its Oct. 3 meeting on the status of the FY21 budget, among other topics. The School Committee and Select Board met on Sept. 24 to discuss the FY21 budget increases for the schools. During a mid-September meeting, Cavanaugh spoke about the challenges the district will be facing as it starts building its FY21 budget — both operational and capital. With unprecedented enrollment growth over the past few years that shows no signs of slowing, the district’s needs for both staff members and space has increased significantly. The district currently is undergoing a capacity study to look at not only the potential for additional classroom space but also to ensure the current space is being used efficiently. Adding staff will increase the budget for next year significantly, noted Cavanaugh, stating during the September meeting that a 1 percent increase for each building to bring in staff to keep up with the increase in enrollment could add up to a 9 percent increase for just the operational budget alone. At the joint meeting with the Select Board, Cavanaugh said that her department was asked to keep the budget below a 5.54 percent increase, a number that she

said would not be enough to keep up with the increase in enrollment. “[The 5.54 percent increase] is not going to be enough money to run our schools next year,” Cavanaugh said. The school district has been vocal over the past few months about the need for a substantial increase to the budget for next year, mainly for an increase in staff to keep with the pace of the growing enrollment. “If we only looked at our contractual obligations [teacher’s salaries, step and land changes, etc.] we are looking at a $1.5 million increase,” Cavanaugh explained. “That plus the $500,000 in new teachers needed for Hopkins and we are already at $2 million, which is a 4 percent increase. That doesn’t even include increases for the other schools or for special education.” With 254 additional students who moved into the district this year alone, classes are increasing to levels that are outpacing ideal size and comfort levels. Cavanaugh said that her department has been asked to present its budget that achieves new net growth of 2½ percent and to keep a level-services budget. “We have told them we have concerns around that number,” she said. Over the next few months, the School Committee will hear from the individual administrators about their needs for next year, with the most costly asks being fulltime educators (FTEs) — both teachers and paraprofessionals, Cavanaugh said. Cavanaugh also encouraged the community to attend the Oct. 17 School Committee meeting, where the department will be presenting its capital budget needs for next year, including the Elmwood feasibility study, the roofs at the middle school and Hopkins, and additional modular classrooms at the high school.

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Senior Center Variety Show Oct. 17

The Hopkinton Senior Center Variety Show is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17. There will be a variety of acts, including skits, music, singing and more. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the Senior Center Facebook page.

Michael’s Run Oct. 19

The 22nd annual Michael’s Run, a 5K road race to benefit the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. It starts and ends at the Town Common. Festivities include live music, pumpkin decoration, face painting, lawn games and more. Registration is $25 ($30 on race day), which includes a postrace barbecue. For more information, visit hopkintonrespite.com/michaels-run.

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Enter Stage Left Theater presents the classic play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by Denise Laumeister. Performances will be held at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-$23. For more information, go to enterstagelefttheater.org.

The Hopkinton Women’s Club, which recently began its 2019-20 season, will host an event at the Hopkinton Public Library on Monday, Oct. 21. Robin Putnam, from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Regulations, who will speak on Internet scams and safety. The Hopkinton Women’s Club has meetings the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted). New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopWCMembership@ gmail.com.

Hopkinton Country Club Evening Gala Oct. 19

Legacy Diwali Mela Oct. 26

The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation will host its annual Evening Gala on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinton Country Club, featuring food, live music (Never in Vegas and The Franklin Underground), live and silent auctions and more in celebration of 10 years of giving back. The event, which is open to members and non-members of HCC, raises money for youth development and economic assistance programs supporting youth and families with the greatest needs. For more information, visit hopkintoncccf.org.

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Wicked 5K at HCA Oct. 27

The Enter Stage Left Theater group will hold its annual Halloween-themed 5K on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear costumes. All finishers receive a minipumpkin. The postface party includes fun family events and raffles. Registration is $35 ($40 on race day) For more information, visit racemenu.com/events/173106Enter-Stage-Left-Theater-Wicked-5K.

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Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Instructor Rebecca Tredeau leads the world’s first class jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping playing of the drums. Designed for all fitness levels and any age. Pound sticks are available for 25 people, and some yoga mats will be available. Class size is limited. Seniors 55-plus take precedence. Sign up in advance. The cost $3 per class (paid monthly). No child care services are provided.

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Friday, Oct 18, 12:30 p.m. Catastrophes like severe weather or fires are a reminder that disaster can strike at any time. And no area of the country is immune, especially when you factor in the threat of human disasters like toxic spills. While the circumstances may differ, there’s one tip every person needs to take from all these situations: how to utilize a “go bag.” A go bag is a packed case you grab on your way out the door, and will help keep you safe and comfortable in the ensuing hours and days. Stopping to hunt for your medications or other important needs can cost you critical seconds in an evacuation. The Hopkinton Fire Department through the Senior SAFE grant has prepared some pre-filled go bags for seniors to have. Seniors should attend a brief class on emergency preparedness on Oct. 18 in order to receive the free bag. Preregistration is required.

Conversation Cafe

Fridays, Oct 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20, 10-11 a.m. Do you like to laugh? Do you like to discuss current events? Do you like to talk with people or do you prefer to sit back and listen? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then the Conversation Cafe is for you. Conversations help us think differently, and the Senior Center challenge residents to think differently with D’Eon, outreach coordinator and facilitator of this new program. Light refreshments served.

Our Time Memory Café at the Hopkinton Public Library

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. Our Time Memory Café, which meets every second Tuesday of the month at Hopkinton Public Library, 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 508-4970108 or email info@ourtimememorycafe.org. Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Public Library. 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-council-on-aging or www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

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Moms Night Out Nov. 2

The Hopkinton Community Partnership is hosting a fundraiser called Moms Night Out on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at Hopkinton Country Club. There will be light appetizers, a cash bar and vendors, all to support the HCP. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information and to register, visit hopkintoncommunitypartnership.com.

Annual Diwali Gala at HCA Nov. 9

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton will host its annual Diwali Gala Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. It will be an evening filled with fun, delicious food and drinks, entertainment, community networking and cultural shows that represent multi-cultural aspects of the Indian subcontinent. The program includes musicals, dances, poetry from Tagore, interactive decor and displays, and a lively emcee. All communities in Hopkinton are welcome to join. For more information, visit southasiancircleofhopkinton.org or email communications@ southasiancircleofhopkinton.org.

Artists show at HCA through Nov. 9

On view at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ Lotvin Family Gallery is an exhibit titled “You: Artists Depict Themselves.” The free exhibit, which started Oct. 7, runs through Nov. 9. The show was juried by Arthur Dion, director emeritus of Gallery NAGA in Boston.

Women’s Club wine glass painting fundraiser Nov. 16

The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host a wine glass painting fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (61 Wood St.).

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RE/MAX Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Nov. 23

The RE/MAX Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K is set for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. at Hopkinton Country Club. The race features long-sleeve crewneck technical shirts, a postrace breakfast buffet and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the RE/MAX Executive Charitable Foundation, a non-profit that provides financial or service-based assistance in the community. For more information or to register, go to racewire.com/ register.php?id=10197.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt Dec. 14

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12:18 a.m. Officer Brendon Lyver checked on a motor vehicle that was partially sitting in traffic in the roadway of East Main Street. Officer Lyver attempted to wake the operator and eventually arrested Samantha L. Smith, 22, of 22 Walcott Street and charged her with OUI drugs and OUI liquor.

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4:40 a.m. A West Main Street store employee reported a suspicious male had been walking around the store for a couple of hours. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Robert Ekross and Brendon Lyver responded and sent the individual on his way. 7:15 a.m. Multiple calls were received about an erratic operator on West Main Street. One caller reported the vehicle hit her. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Moira McGaffigan and John Corrian responded and issued a town bylaw citation to the operator for an open container. The operator’s friend came by to pick her up and take the vehicle. A report was to follow. 10:06 a.m. A caller reported a loose horse roaming on Saddle Hill Road. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and advised the owner, who responded and returned the horse safely back home. 11:44 a.m. A mail carrier reported three horses loose on Old Elm Way. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded along with an Upton officer. The horses were returned to their pen. 7:08 p.m. A 14-year-old with a bicycle who was kicked off the train was taken to the station. Sergeant Matthew McNeil notified his parent to pick him up.

September 25

9:30 a.m. A caller reported an altercation between her and a person scavenging through recycling bins on Front Street.

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September 26

6:26 a.m. A caller reported a hit and run on West Main Street after a car backed in to a gas truck making a delivery. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and took a report. 4:44 p.m. A walk-in spoke with Sergeant Matthew McNeil about an incident that took place outside of school. A report was to follow. 8:35 p.m. A caller complained of constant speeding on Front Street during morning and evening commute times. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded.

September 27

12:08 p.m. A caller reported a trailer on Ash Street blocking the roadway. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and reported the trailer was unattached from the truck and partially in the roadway. He spoke with the owner, who was to pull the trailer further off the roadway. 2:02 p.m. An anonymous caller complained of a red hatchback speeding and driving recklessly on Hidden Brick Road. The information was logged. 5:07 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle tried to run him off the roadway of Benson Road. Officers Preston Mucciarone and Ryan Polselli responded and checked the area with a negative find.

September 28

1:33 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross reported vandalism of a speed limit sign on Ash Street. A message was left for the DPW. 2:31 a.m. On Main Street Officer Robert Ekross checked on a vehicle and found a person playing Pokémon Go. All was OK. 11:05 a.m. A Gina Drive caller reported dropping a key down a sewer. The Water and Highway Departments were notified and were to be responding. 2:05 p.m. Officer Ryan Polselli assisted the State Police on West Main Street in responding to a motor vehicle accident.

September 29

8:16 a.m. A Woodview Way caller reported she returned home and found someone in her apartment. Officers John Corridan, Moira McGaffigan and Tyler Brabham responded and located a woman matching the description given by the caller. The female was a guest of the caller’s husband. A report was to follow. 3:10 p.m. A Walcott Street resident reported her 5-year-old daughter was missing. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Moira McGaffigan and Derek Morton responded and located the child. 5:41 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell on wires on Spring Street. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and confirmed the tree was broken at the base and was on top

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Police Log of wires. Eversource was notified. 8:04 p.m. A caller reported lights on in a vacant house on Main Street. Officers Derek Morton and Moira McGaffigan checked the building and secured it.

September 30

6:39 p.m. Officer Derek Morton responded along with the Fire Department to a Hemlock Drive residence, where an odor of natural gas was detected. The homeowner was advised to evacuate after the pilot light on the furnace was discovered. Eversource was contacted. 7:20 p.m. A caller reported a man at a West Main Street bar with cut-up hands showing pictures of someone he claimed to have beaten up. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and spoke with the man, who stated he had been referring to a past, not recent, incident. 7:41 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil removed a smashed TV from the roadway of Main Street and notified the DPW.

October 1

9:08 a.m. A caller reported his parked car was hit on Walcott Street. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and took a report. 9:13 a.m. A detail officer reported a contractor hit the gas line to a house on West Elm Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Jay Deiana responded and contacted Eversource. 9:22 a.m. A South Street Dunkin’ Donuts manager reported a male on the property who is not allowed in the store and who was arguing with her. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Ryan Polselli responded and caught up with the man. No crime was committed, but he was to be issued a no-trespass order by Dunkin’ Donuts. 8:57 p.m. A motorist reported two vehicles speeding in the bus loop at the high school. Officer Derek Morton responded and checked the area with a negative find.

October 2

6:30 a.m. A Hidden Brick Road caller requested a check of a white Knight’s van parked across from her residence. Officers Stephen Buckley and Brendon Lyver responded and checked on the vehicle and all was OK. 1:22 p.m. Officer Matthew Santoro spoke with a student on Hayden Rowe Street. A report was to follow. 2:49 p.m. A pedestrian reported an erratic operator on Hayden Rowe Street who exited his car in order to yell at the caller and then drove away. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and checked the area with a negative find. 3:08 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Derek Morton and Benjamin Stickney responded to a motor vehicle accident on Wood Street. An ambulance responded and one person refused treatment. Both vehicles were towed. 3:50 p.m. A caller reported a school bus was pushed off the roadway of Winter Street and the door was subsequently ripped off. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Derek Morton responded to assist. 6:00 p.m. A Main Street caller reported pills missing from her house. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with the reporting person. 11:38 p.m. A Cubs Path resident complained of a loud motor vehicle driving back and forth in the neighborhood. Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded and advised the caller that the traffic and noise may have been related to a road detour due to fallen wires. The vehicle was gone upon Sergeant Schofield’s arrival.

October 3

9:00 a.m. School Resource Officer Philip Powers and Officer Benjamin Stickney issued multiple parking citations on Hayden Rowe Street. 9:19 a.m. A caller reported his girlfriend’s ex-husband was threatening him. Officer Moira McGaffigan spoke with the caller and took a report. 11:15 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on Ash Street. Officers Ryan Polselli and Moira McGaffigan responded, and no personal injuries were reported. 1:36 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person pos-

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October 4

12:06 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil reported fallen phone and cable wires on Church Street. He notified Verizon and Comcast and assisted. 1:50 p.m. A DPW employee handed in a key found on the Town Common. 5:56 p.m. A walk-in reported his skateboard was stolen. Officer Preston Mucciarone took a report.

October 5

12:02 a.m. Officers Stephen Buckley and Robert Ekross checked on a person in a vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street. All was OK, as he was just preparing for a race in the morning. 6:51 a.m. A caller reported the main water flow alarm was sounding at a Wood Street building. Officer Matthew Santoro responded along with the Fire Department, and water flowing through the main sprinkler system was discovered. 7:04 p.m. A caller reported suspicious activity on the Town Common, where an elderly man and a child were lying on the grass. They left in a white SUV. No license plate was given. Officer Derek Morton responded and checked the area, and they were gone upon his arrival.

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8:29 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Matthew Santoro checked on a motor vehicle parked on Lumber Street and subsequently provided an individual with a courtesy transport home. 1:32 p.m. A West Elm Street caller reported the water coming out of her shower was black. The Water Department was notified. 4:57 p.m. Officer Preston Mucciarone assisted the Fire Department in investigating outside smoke on Cubs Path and found a bonfire in a backyard. The homeowner was advised of the open burn policy and the fire was extinguished. 6:42 p.m. A caller from a Hayward Street restaurant reported an intoxicated male who was belligerent and refusing offers of an Uber ride. Management did not want the individual to drive. Officers Preston Mucciarone, Derek Morton and Tyler Brabham responded and provided a courtesy transport to Milford.

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9:49 a.m. A caller complained of a construction vehicle speeding up and down Chamberlain Street and requested the driver be reminded that it is a residential area. Sergeant Arthur Schofield asked a detail officer to convey the message. 2:25 p.m. A College Street resident reported a male in camouflage walking with a crossbow in the neighborhood. The caller was advised that it is crossbow season. Officers Jay Deiana and Ryan Polselli responded and checked the area with a negative find. 4:00 p.m. A caller reported a person possibly passed out in a vehicle on School Street. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Derek Morton responded and were unable to locate the person. 5:47 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil reported an unregistered solicitor on Granite Street. He was to cease for the evening. He was informed that he must register at the station. 11:54 p.m. A motorist showed Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Brendon Lyver a loose water cover in the roadway of Main Street that caused damage to his daughter’s car, which was to be parked overnight in the CVS parking lot. “The Big Picture in a Small Town”

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Susan Matz Susan E. Matz, 74, passed away Sept. 21 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Phoebe (Land) and John Edwin Matz. Susan loved attending lectures, country music concerts, professional bull riding, golf and tennis. She was a passionate supporter of community businesses and organizations, in addition to her many philanthropic interests. She is survived by many cousins and her nephew, John Edwin Matz III of Holliston. She was predeceased by her brother, John Edwin Matz II. Private services for the family were held at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston (ChesmoreFuneralHome.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan’s name to the American Heart Association.

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Charles Higgins Charles William Higgins, 91, of Medfield and formerly of Holliston, passed away Sept. 21 at All American Assisted Living in Wrentham. Born in Holliston, he was the son of the late Mary (Stevens) and Charles Davis Higgins. He was the husband of the late Rita (O’Brien) Higgins. Charles was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a committee member of the USS Boston Shipmates, a past Commander of the Medfield American Legion and a member of the Norwood Elks. Prior to his retirement, Charles worked as a tool and die maker. He is survived by his children, Mary Lawler and her husband, Michael, of Plainville, and Brian Higgins of Hopkinton. He was the father of the late Carol Higgins. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, M. Sean, Meaghan and Shannon Lawler, and Christos Higgins. The youngest of eight children, Charles is predeceased by his seven siblings, Flora Porter, Alice Seriac, Gladys Anderson, Dorothy Belonis and Arthur, Ethel and Etta Higgins. A funeral Mass was celebrated

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Arlene Riedle Arlene G. Riedle, 92, of Hopkinton, passed away Sept. 20. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Alice G. (Barrows) and Ernest L. Kempton. She was the wife of 68 years to John Irwin Riedle of Hopkinton. Arlene was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand-

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