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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 22 | No. 22 | October 27, 2021

Water retest shows higher levels of PFAs

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

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epartment of Public Works Director John Westerling, appearing before the Select Board at its Oct. 19 meeting, provided an update on the issue with level of contaminants in the town’s water supply, indicating that another test showed even higher levels.

“The second round of PFAs testing showed that we still exceed the maximum contaminant level of 20 parts per trillion,” he said, later sharing the level went from 20.7 in the first round of testing to 24 this time. “So we have one more month’s worth of testing, and if we’re found to be then still above, then it kicks us into another category of criteria that we have to meet.”

Westerling said the DPW has received numerous calls and emails from residents since the initial test results were shared with the public, and there are two primary questions.

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HHS set for mask-optional trial period

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n a 3-2 vote, the School Committee last Thursday decided to adopt a trial period during which time COVIDvaccinated students at Hopkinton High School can remove masks inside the building. The trial period will run from Nov. 1-19. The mask mandate will resume on Nov. 22 in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and travel.

The trial period was suggested by Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, after the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) approved Hopkinton to lift the mask mandate based on its high vaccination rate

After a long and emotional discussion at its meeting last Thursday, the School Committee voted to hold a mask-optional trial period at Hopkinton High School in November.

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Annie Dumas was congratulated at the Boston Marathon finish area by family and friends, including her mother, Marilyn (front row, third from left), who inspired her to run to raise money for cancer research.

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he 125th Boston Marathon — the first to be held in the fall instead of April — went off with no major issues Oct. 11. It was successful from a number of angles, including for local charity runners.

Annie Dumas, a 23-year-old physical therapy doctorate student who recently moved with her family to Rhode Island after spending her entire life in Hopkinton, has raised more than $37,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dumas ran as a tribute to her mother, Marilyn, who INDEPENDENT has received treatment for ovarian cancer at THOUGHTS Dana-Farber since beJERRY SPAR ing diagnosed in 2017.

“Everyone has just been so gracious,” Dumas said in an interview with WBZTV on race morning. “I’m running for my mom. Everyone loves my mom and wanted to donate to a great cause.”

Added Dumas on her fundraising page: “Watching my mom struggle through the years of cancer and all its side effects, but witnessing her incredible perseverance every day is the constant inspiration I need to complete this journey.”

Marilyn noted that she had been

hesitant to go public with her cancer fight — and the family also was nervous about Annie reaching the fundraising commitment of $7,500.

“Little did we know far the ripples of support surrounding our family — and our close circle of people — would extend and by how much she would surpass that commitment,” Marilyn shared via email. “It’s been an amazing outcome!”

Donations have continued to come in, with the deadline this Friday.

Annie said it was special to participate in the race she had watched for many years.

“I grew up in Hopkinton, so I’ve been going to the start to the Marathon forever,” she said. “It’s really cool to just be able to finally run it myself.”

Fashion show fundraiser a big hit A two-day fashion show fundraiser earlier this month drew big and boisterous crowds to Central Public House and raised almost $19,000 to fight ovarian cancer.

The event was started in 2019 and returned this fall following a COVID layoff. Organizers Marie Boyle and Kathy Mazur — both ovarian cancer Independent thoughts | 3

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4 Briarcliff Drive $585,000 A two-day fashion show fundraiser for cancer research was held at Central Public House earlier this month. Models and supporters included (front row, from left) Laura Brand, Jodi Furlong, Helen Groussis, Stacy Hutchins, Lisa Thomas, Patty Balsamico, Marie Boyle, Dakeena Morris, Mia Gomez, Donna Spector, Joni Moore, Elizabeth Benack and Molly McGaffigan, and peeking from the back, Lori Glover and Suzanne Hewett.

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(OC) survivors — report that both nights sold out, with 75 guests each evening.

Swoon (Mazur’s clothing business) donated 10 percent from sales at the show to the cause. All of the models were survivors of various cancers.

“Our goal is to continue to raise awareness about the symptoms of OC,” Boyle shared via email. “Unfortunately, there is not a prescreening tool to help diagnose OC. The money raised goes directly to a fund directed by Dr. Ursula Matulonis [Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute] to research a pre-screening tool for ovarian cancer.”

Eagle Scout provides shelter at shelter

Eagle Scout candidate Chris Holly built a shelter for the animals at Baypath Humane Society.

For his Eagle Scout project, Hopkinton teenager Chris Holly reached out to Baypath Humane Society to find out what the local animal shelter needed.

“He asked what we could use and I asked if he could build some type of shelter in our back pen for our dogs to escape the sun, snow or light rain,” recounted Kathy Lundgren, Baypath’s outreach coordinator. “He also understood that we use that back pen a lot — we are very limited on space inside and outside — and would need to work efficiently to build the structure. I also explained that we have had other structures that would collapse or the rain would run off and create mud around the structure, so he was sure to slope it outside of the pen.”

Holly’s finished product received immediate use, and he made an impact with both the facility’s animals and humans.

“What a very polite, hard-working young man he was,” Lundgren shared.

“Communicated with me his intentions, showed me the plans, raised all of the

money for the materials and completed the projects in the span of two Saturdays.”

Emergency Fund hosts fundraiser The Hopkinton Emergency Fund is running a couple of fundraisers to help support its efforts to provide temporary financial assistance to community members facing challenging times.

One fundraiser is an auction to receive a ride to school with Officer Phil Powers, the town’s longtime school resource officer who is retiring early next year. Bidding recently was extended and now will close Friday.

Individuals also can help the Emergency Fund by purchasing items from Hopkinton’s Pampered Chef, which will donate 15 percent of purchases to the charity.

For more information, visit the Hopkinton Emergency Fund website at hopkintonemergencyfund.org.

The Hopkinton Emergency Fund is a nonprofit that became operational earlier this year. It works with local human services organizations to identify individuals in need and provide assistance to meet basic needs.

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Hikers cautioned during hunting season John Ritz from the Hopkinton Trails Club reached out to remind residents that those who enjoy using Hopkinton’s trails should take caution in autumn, as many of the areas are open for hunting.

The state allows deer and bear hunting with bow and arrow and guns at various times from September through December. The complete schedule is at the Hopkinton Trails Club website (hopkintontrailsclub.com), where there also are tips for trail users. Among the suggestions: Wear brightly colored clothing, avoid wearing headphones or anything that limits your awareness, be aware of which areas are open, and avoid popular hunting times (dawn and dusk). …

On an unrelated note, Ritz also noted that while the Boston Marathon was held in the fall for the first time this year, it was not the first time Boston has hosted a fall marathon. Ritz still has his finisher’s certificate from the Bostonfest Marathon, which was held in 1983 entirely with Boston city limits. Traffic and other logistical issues proved too much for the event, however, and it was never held again.

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Planning Board roundup: Development off Blueberry Lane moves forward The revised plan for the subdivision off Blueberry Lane calls for between 17-20 homes, five of which would be constructed off a new road called Fitch Avenue.

By Mary Ellen Gambon Contributing Writer

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he Planning Board met Oct. 18 to review a number of projects, including the long-dormant but recently revived proposed subdivision that would be situated between Blueberry Lane and Marathon School/EMC Park.

Robert Truax of GLM Engineering Consultants spoke on behalf of the applicant, Alan Greenwald of Abbott Realty Trust, on the ANR (approval not required) request for the development of the five lots on Fitch Avenue, a proposed road off Blueberry Lane. He explained that the subdivision was approved about 30 years ago on a private way.

“There’s been litigation that went on between Mr. Greenwald and the owners with the Town of Hopkinton,” he said.

“As part of the settlement agreement, my understanding is we’re going to create a Lot E that abuts the Town of Hopkinton property.”

A triangular-shaped lot at the western portion of the property would be conveyed to the town, and a 20-foot access road would be installed to Fitch Avenue as a walking path. The lot abuts the Marathon School property as well as EMC Park, which includes baseball fields. The developed lots were redesigned to accommodate this change.

Truax said that the anticipated construction date of the road is “as early as the next couple of months.” He added that because of wetlands issues, Adams Street will not be built and three lots that were to be developed there will be conceded to the town.

“There’s been some concessions made to the town,” he said, noting that some of the Blueberry Lane neighbors had complained of drainage issues. He did not have the number of houses to be constructed but estimated between 17 and 20.

Member Fran DeYoung said that Fitch Avenue may become congested with parking when the EMC parking lot is full. EMC is used as overflow for the high school parking lots and also tends to fill up when all the baseball fields have games.

“Once people realize that there’s an opportunity to park, they’re going to be parking up and down Fitch,” he said.

Member Jane Moran said that there

may be fewer parking issues when people choose to walk to sporting events because of the access road. She also said that if a parking problem does occur, residents can appeal to the Select Board for residential parking or similar signage.

“I just think on the whole first look here that it’s a wonderful opportunity to open this up with a formal path to the ball fields for the Blueberry Lane [residents] and others in the Ash Street area,” she said, saying they could access the park and fields “in a more family-friendly way.”

Chair Gary Trendel said that while around 20 houses are being proposed as part of an ANR, the concept previously had been approved as part of the previous plan. He did note that “the comment about parking is real.”

Truax said that there have been neighborhood meetings with abutters about the stormwater runoff issues, as well as meetings with the Conservation Commission.

He offered swales, cleaning up the current basins and other mitigation efforts.

Member Rob Benson said he was concerned about the project, saying that “too much time has passed” without activity on the site and that residents should be properly notified. Since that time, EMC Park was built.

“It seems unusual to say that a subdivision has been substantially built from 30

years ago and that it’s still being built, and that it can go through this ANR process,” he said. “I just don’t fundamentally agree with that.”

The endorsement of the ANR was approved by a 5-1-1 vote, with DeYoung voting against and Benson abstaining.

Turkey Ridge emergency road questioned Trendel expressed frustration with the Turkey Ridge Estates eight-lot subdivision off Cedar Street Extension and at the end of Lincoln Street, saying that it appeared that the developer has not yet addressed the concerns engineering consultant BETA Group expressed about the design of the emergency access road and other issues.

“We’ve asked on multiple occasions that you work with BETA offline to help speed this process along,” he said. “The reality is that there should be more progress between the applicant and BETA on this.”

Phil Paradis, BETA’s engineering consultant, said that the turn radii and the steep incline of the road would make it difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate, particularly fire engines.

Contractor Shane Perrault spoke on behalf of the applicant and explained that,

because it is an emergency access road, it would not be utilized by the public. The road width is 16 feet.

Paradis suggested that everything get “pushed up 20 or 25 feet” to allow the Fire Department access without hitting the curb. Moving the road would allow a fire engine straight access. He also suggested vertical curves in the road rather than sharp turning points.

Said Paradis: “I think the road needs to be engineered — bottom line.”

Fire Chief Bill Miller was concerned about the paving of the road being able to handle the vehicles as well as the curves.

He requested a sweep path analysis, noting that the same problem occurred with the Chamberlain-Whalen development.

Perrault said the road would be hardpacked gravel. The grade at two points is 10 percent.

Vice Chair Mary Larson-Marlowe said she was concerned during the winter about plowing of the road, especially if there are concerns about navigating the turns.

“There are a lot of issues with this that have not been fleshed out,” Trendel said, noting that this is the fifth meeting on the project.

Paradis also said there was “a lack of typical details” regarding the plans on the drainage that could go into the driveways.

Regarding trail paths, HALT (Hopkinton Area Land Trust) representative Charles Dauchy said that the trail network on the plan was not a truly functional system. If HALT could take over management of the open space, it would design an appropriate trail network. But HALT has not committed to managing the open space because it has not had the opportunity to assess it.

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Three restricted land covenants were approved unanimously by the Planning Board for the Baystone Development lots at Legacy Farms. Todd MacDowell spoke on behalf of the plan, noting that there are three “development pods.”

There is an agricultural restriction on the left-hand side of the property that is used by Western Nurseries. Restored and landscaped area is to the east of the site, while the largest area of restricted land is reserved for trails and residential use.

MacDowell explained that the homeowners’ associations within the property, as well as a landowners’ association and the Dartmouth Companies, will be responsible for maintaining the sites.

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Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature 6-month-old Splish.

Here is Baypath’s description of Splish: “If you’re looking for someone to jump in puddles with, Splish is your girl! This pretty lady came all the way from Texas with her siblings. She is an enthusiastic puppy who loves to learn.

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n his COVID-19 update at the Oct. 19 Select Board meeting, Shaun McAuliffe indicated the town was in the midst of a surge in cases and suggested the schools should continue to enforce mask use until younger children get vaccinated and teachers get booster shots, both of which he hopes will be completed before the winter break.

Hopkinton High School recently was approved by the state to relax its mask requirements for vaccinated individuals due to the school’s high vaccination rate. However, the School Committee has expressed a hesitancy to “off ramp” from the mandate.

“Given the increase [in town], given the increase that we have in the schools, pending holidays, anticipated increases in holiday travel, moving from outdoor events to indoors, we really don’t believe this is the right time to off ramp and go mask-free in the schools yet,” McAuliffe said. “We believe that once we get the 5-11-yearolds vaccinated, we get the teachers booster shots and then we provide boosters to the rest of the community, we’ll be in a much better and stronger position as a community and we’ll be able to experience a fairly normal holiday season. Our fear is that if we start breaking it out and relaxing it could be a bit of a rough holiday season. I think last year is something that we don’t want to go through again.”

McAuliffe also said that following a discussion with Town Manager Norman Khumalo, the town will not discourage trick-or-treating this Halloween.

“Norman and I had a good discussion, and Halloween is not canceled,” he said. “We executed really well last year, and there’s no reason to believe that we can’t do it again this year. We’re

in a better position, we have stronger vaccination rates, we know more about the virus. So if we just follow through with what we did last year we’ll be in great shape. That being said, these indoor gatherings are a problem. We want people to be aware that they shouldn’t be hosting large indoor Halloween gatherings.”

McAuliffe said the town will be holding another Pfizer vaccination booster clinic for eligible residents as well as a high-dose flu clinic on Oct. 28 and has a plan in place to vaccinate 5-11-year-old residents once the state gives its approval. He said he expected to have everyone in that younger age group vaccinated by the first week of December, and then he hopes to start booster shots for the general population, with the goal of being well-prepared for the holidays.

Looking at the current COVID situation, McAuliffe said that while the community has been doing well, “We are seeing a significant uptick” in cases.

He said he expected the case total to be around 40 heading into this week with a positivity rate over 2 (it was 1.3 the previous week).

“What we’re seeing is that our cases are coming from unrestricted gatherings, both adult and children,” he said.

“And then we’re seeing an increase in work travel and just travel in general.

It’s those activities that appear to be driving a lot of our numbers. We’re seeing the greatest growth in case numbers in unvaccinated youth, the 30-49-yearold age group and the 50-69-year-old age group. … We just want to remind people to limit your exposure outside of your households, gather outside when possible, utilize face coverings and practice social distancing. And try to refrain from unnecessary travel if you can. And if we do those we believe we’ll be able to get this uptick back under control.”

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HHS students serve as spotters for Boston Marathon Davide Farinacci Special to the Independent

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n Oct. 11, a group of Hopkinton High School students had the opportunity to get hands-on experience contributing to a television broadcast and, in return, WBZ Channel 4 got firsthand information about the Boston Marathon to pass onto viewers.

The Hopkinton High School cross country team joined other students from the MetroWest area as spotters, standing by mile markers along the route and informing the media which runners were in the lead.

The race spotters program was established in 1985 by running coach Fred Treseler and Hopkinton’s Tim Killduff, a former Boston Marathon race director who provides commentary for WBZ. HHS has participated several times since the program’s inception.

This year, Treseler and Killduff trained the Hillers to be spotters for the long-awaited 125th edition of the race. In the past, the training took place at the WBZ studios, but COVID restrictions led to the session being conducted in the high school library.

HHS cross country captain Matthew Burdulis was one of the spotters on the last turn of the marathon, where the course turns from Hereford Street onto Boylston Street, just a halfmile from the finishing line.

Burdulis grew up in a family of runners. His father, Mike, has run nearly 20 Boston Marathons while his mother, Sharon, has run it a couple of times. For the Burdulis family, spotting is a family tradition.

“The event was quite stressful at times, because there were some tight finishes,” Burdulis said. “But overall, it was a lot of fun. I was definitely excited because I was [involved] in it

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Matt Burdulis was one of the Hopkinton High School students who helped with WBZ-TV’s coverage of the Oct. 11 Boston Marathon by serving as a race spotter.

now more than I had ever been before.”

This year the students employed mobile phones instead of radios to connect with WBZ, using a set protocol to speed up communication and minimize misunderstandings.

“You need to announce positions as the runners are approaching your point and then say ‘mark’ when they’ve reached you, confirming their bib number to the studio,” Burdulis explained.

While this process sounds straightforward, in practice the excitement and fast pace make it challenging.

The new protocol adopted this year has been regarded as an improvement over the past, as Treseler said the WBZ studio team indicated it was quieter and more efficient.

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” Treseler said. “The new protocol was created to stay within the personnel limits in the CBS studio, due to CBS corporate COVID-19 policy. We had to decrease our staff by 33 percent. Yet, the information and off-camera reporting demands stayed the same.”

Davide Farinacci is a Hopkinton High School foreign exchange student from Italy who is a member of the cross country team.

E.L. Harvey acquired by Waste Connections T he waste and recycling services company E.L. Harvey & Sons, which runs a facility in Hopkinton on the border with Westborough — where the company is headquartered — recently was acquired by Waste Connections, a company that serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and BUSINESS BRIEFS industrial customers in the United States and Canada.

E.L. Harvey, which dates back 110 years and four generations of the Harvey family, is the largest family-owned and operated solid waste services company in Massachusetts, with total annualized revenue of approximately $110 million, according to a press release announcing the deal. Harvey provides solid waste collection, recycling and transfer services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers primarily in Central and Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

“The Harvey family has established one of the most respected companies in our industry, and we are honored to welcome Harvey to the Waste Connections family,” Waste Connections CEO Worthing Jackman said in the statement. “Together with their continuing leadership team, we look forward to carrying on the Harvey name and further expanding its market position, as well as enhancing its strong culture of support for its employees, customers and communities.”

Two years ago, Harvey merged with MT Trucking and Sons of Kristoff, Inc., a pair of locally owned and operated waste removal companies that allowed Harvey to expand its reach in Central Massachusetts.

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Town welcomes Beloin as newest police officer A

t the Oct. 19 Select Board meeting, Shannon Beloin was unanimously approved as the town’s newest police officer. Beloin worked the past five years in Provincetown, includNEWS BRIEFS ing a stint as a school resource officer. She has a B.S. in criminal justice from Bridgewater State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in law enforcement intelligence and analysis.

Beloin said she was looking to grow roots somewhere and be closer to friends and family. She also was looking for a bigger town than Provincetown and said Hopkinton appeared to be a good fit for a number of reasons.

“The administration, from the things that I’ve heard and how I’ve interacted with Chief [Joseph Bennett], just the administration in general, it’s everything I could ask for,” she said.

Beloin added that as a child she had some tough times and developed a fear of police that she had to overcome, but she wanted to be a police officer for a long time.

She drew high praise from Bennett.

“I believe I am sitting next to someone with the highest character and honor and I know that she’ll fit in well in our organization and she’ll serve the community of Hopkinton to the highest level,” the chief said.

Priefer added to Planning Board In a joint vote with the Select Board and Planning Board, Ron Priefer was selected to fill the Planning Board seat recently vacated by Deb Fein-Brug, who moved to Maine. The position expires in May. Priefer, a professor of medicinal chemistry at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science UniversityBoston, was tabbed over real estate agent James Burton. …

Approved by the Select Board were Jessica Miller as the young adult librarian, Karen Cooprider as the van driver for Senior Services, and Carmen Cifuentes, Sarah Murphy and Shannon Casey as traffic constables.

New precinct map approved The Select Board unanimously approved a new precinct map as presented

by Town Clerk Connor Degan. Due to the population surge, Hopkinton is going from four precincts to five, with all five precincts around 3,700 residents.

“The goal is that no district should be above 4,000 residents,” Degan explained, noting that it’s likely the town will need to go to six districts after the 2030 census.

The approved map had a minor modification from the original map Degan presented a couple of months ago, as a tweak was made to prepare for expected development.

The map next will be submitted to the state for approval.

a right of first refusal to acquire the land at full and fair market value because it is in the Chapter 61A tax program.

Trail receives funding for upgrade The 26.2 Foundation recently was awarded $7,500 to upgrade the trail that runs from the back of Center School to Elmwood Farm on Ash Street to make it more suitable for regular use by hikers, runners and bikers.

The trail, which is about 2 miles long, often is wet, and the funds will allow for the construction of bridges. Hopkinton’s Trail Coordination and Management Committee (TCMC) will coordinate the project and is seeking volunteers to help.

The Hopkinton-based 26.2 Foundation was founded in 1996 with a mission to promote and support the sport of marathoning as well as health, wellness and economic development initiatives. Its grant applica-

tion was selected from more than 150 applications to the Athletic Brewing Company’s Two for the Trails Grant Program.

The TCMC had been discussing improvements to the trail for some time, TCMC Chair Peter Lagoy stated, and worked with the 26.2 Foundation to apply.

For more information or to volunteer to help the trail project, email Lagoy at Peter_LaGoy@msn.com.

COVID/flu clinic at Senior Center Oct. 28 The Hopkinton Health Department is offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots and high-dose flu vaccines (ages 65-plus) to those who are eligible. This clinic, to be held Thursday, Oct. 28, from 2-5 p.m., is open to the town but will be hosted at the Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) to better assist and target the town’s seniors.

For more information, visit the Health Department page at the town’s website or call the Health Department at 508-497-9725.

Applications are being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). The program runs from November to April, and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within certain guidelines.

A household of one qualifies for assistance with an income up to $39,105, a household of two qualifies with an income up to $51,137, etc. Those potentially eligible for assistance include people who heat with natural gas, oil, propane, electricity, wood, coal or pellets, as well as individuals whose heat is included in their rent.

For more information or to receive assistance applying for assistance, call the Senior Center Outreach Department at 508497-9730 and ask for Kim or Julia (they will help any resident, not just seniors).

Due to health and safety concerns, no walk-ins are accepted — only prescheduled appointments.

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Boston Marathon women’s pioneer Bobbi Gibb unveiled her statue — which she sculpted herself — during an event at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Oct. 5. The statue will remain at the HCA until after the Main Street Corridor Project is completed, and then it will be moved to the corner of Main Street and Hayden Rowe Street.

“Number one, ‘The water that I’m receiving at my home, do I get it from well No. 6?’ And the answer is all of our eight wells, as well as the water that we purchase from the Town of Ashland, all gets combined into one water once it hits the distribution system. So we’re not able to tell folks whether they’re getting water from well No. 6 or whether they’re not. We do direct them to our DPW website and there’s additional information there if they are concerned about it or in a category of folks that need to be concerned about it: whether they are pregnant, whether they are nursing, whether they have small children or have a compromised immune system.

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Our response to them is two things.

Number one, they can get their wells tested if they wish. Number two, if they don’t want to have their wells tested — which can cost up to $600 — if they don’t want to have their wells tested and they’re concerned they can just drink bottled water if they are in any of those categories.”

A public information meeting was scheduled for last night (check HopkintonIndependent.com for coverage).

The meeting was to include representatives from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).

In the meantime, the town is preparing to conduct one more round of tests.

“If the average of next month’s test is also above the maximum contaminant level for PFAs then we’ll be in violation, technically, of the drinking water regulations,” Westerling said. “If we find that we are in violation then we must do three things. We must send out a public notice stating that we are in violation because we’ve had an entire quarter or three months’ worth of testing above their maximum contaminant level. Secondly, we must develop a short-term alternative for water supply. For example, other communities are issuing a credit on water bills or they are distributing bottled water. There are a number of ways that we can provide that alternative source.

And we must also develop a longterm plan to remove PFAs 6 from our drinking water. And that can be done through a couple of methods. We can either build water filtration plants or we can connect to the MWRA to just be provided with their water, which is PFAs-free.”

Addressing the rise in contaminant level in the second round of testing, Westerling said a few factors can come into play.

“According to DEP [Department of Environmental Protection] we may see it go down, because the groundwater levels can affect the PFAs levels — the groundwater levels are dropping,” he said. “The fact that we are now pumping less out of our wells can affect the PFAs levels. So we’ll find out.”

Westerling also noted in response to a question that while the state maximum is 20 parts per trillion, the federal guideline is 70 parts per trillion.

Town Manager Norman Khumalo added that he learned that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is going to be releasing new guidelines where it will be regulating different PFAs differently.

According to the EPA, PFAs — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are a group of of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s. Some of the chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body — meaning they don’t break down and they can accumulate over time. There is evidence that exposure to PFAs can lead to adverse human health effects, including liver, blood, thyroid, fetal development and immune systems effects.

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ichael and Kristen Aghajanian bought the Central Tavern in Milford two months before the pandemic struck. The timing was “horrible,” Michael Aghajanian said, but it allowed the couple to completely renovate the space. After a 13-month shutdown, the tavern reopened in June and is eager to show residents “a whole new place.”

“We felt in this area, Milford and Hopkinton, there wasn’t a place to go and get a good cocktail and hang out with friends,” Aghajanian explained. There are restaurants and dive bars, he said, but there is “a big gap” when it comes to having a community-style tavern.

“If you have a good day at work, you go to the tavern to celebrate,” Aghajanian said. “If you have a bad day at work, you go to the tavern. If you want to listen to live music or entertain out-of-towners, you come to the tavern.”

Although the name’s the same, much has changed at Central Tavern as Aghajanian worked to make it “a place where you feel comfortable and welcome.” The revamp includes new seating, food, drinks and interior design. Comfort was key to the design theme, Aghajanian said, and to the mission of “inspiring long-term friendships through food and cocktails.”

The tavern is a member of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce and prides itself on being a safe place for all. Aghajanian recalled one woman who was meeting a date for the first time; she chose the Central Tavern, she said, because she felt safe there. “That warmed my heart,” Aghajanian said.

Aghajanian grew up in Milford, the adopted son of an English mother and

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a first-generation Armenian father. He served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps and has worked in technology for 20 years. A self-described “serial entrepreneur,” Aghajanian and his wife owned and operated the kayak boat rental business at Hopkinton State Park from 2008-16.

Aghajanian is determined to weather the challenges of the pandemic and has several crowd-pleasing offerings on deck.

Currently, the tavern is serving fall cocktails with names like Apple Cider Sidecar and Pumpkin Old Fashioned. Craft cocktails set the tavern apart, Aghajanian said, but patrons can also enjoy a $2 beer. “It’s high brow and low brow at the same time,” he said. The fall food menu also offers a variety of options, including appetizers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.

This winter, the Central Tavern will partner with the Miracle holiday franchise to transform into a Christmas-themed pop-

up bar, one of only two Miracle locations in Massachusetts. Starting on Black Friday, the tavern will be teeming with festive decor and expertly crafted holiday cocktails. The tavern will host live music and special events that include cookie making and Santa photo-ops.

Before winter arrives, Central Tavern is hosting several other events, including a Halloween party on Oct. 30 with bands Whiskey Church and Teter Todders.

Regular programming throughout the year includes live music, karaoke and DJ nights.

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opkinton High School girls cross country coach Jean Cann welcomed a number of new faces to this year’s team, and the mix of veteran runners and talented newcomers has helped the Hillers place among the top teams in the Tri-Valley League.

Hopkinton handled nearly every team on its schedule this fall with the exception of Holliston, a team Cann said might end up winning the all-state meet. But the Hillers have the depth to give Holliston a run in the postseason, Cann added.

“It’s been nice to get back to normal competition and not have to train in smaller pods with limited numbers,” Cann said, referring to the COVID-19 restrictions that were in place a year ago.

“We ran all different courses last year and we didn’t have any invitationals,” she said. “This year we are kind of learning as we are going. We don’t have a lot of experience, but the ones who are here are helping get the others up to speed.”

With all the changes last year and the new runners this fall, Cann said a total of 29 of her girls had never run Hopkinton’s official home course until this year.

Junior Autumn Tumbleton has been a leader for the Hillers all season after a strong showing during track and field in her sophomore year.

“She has progressed all along,” Cann said. “She took part in the sum-

mer track program that I started years ago as a preschooler and now she is a counselor. She has steadily improved every year and made it to the all-state meet in outdoor track last year.”

Tumbleton finished first in every dual meet this year except for the race against Holliston.

Senior captain Katie Callery has been the No. 2 runner all year, Cann said.

“She has improved a ton,” the coach added. “From her sophomore year to this year she has taken four minutes off of her time. She just puts in the work, and the results are showing.”

Grace Joy, another senior captain, has overcome some health issues that held her back early in the season to become a consistent top finisher for the Hillers, Cann added. Tumbleton, Callery and Joy have finished 1-2-3 multiple times this fall.

Sophomore Bethel Flanagan is new to cross country this year and has been a strong runner, along with junior Kayla Sawyer and freshmen Avery Sawyer and Elyse Srodawa.

Seniors Kate Beauvais and Lilly Buckley are both new to the program this year and have been able to make a strong impression in their first and only season of high school cross country, Cann said.

The Hillers will be battling many larger schools at the state divisional meet and the all-states, but Cann is confident that her team will stand out.

“It will be a challenge, especially with a younger team,” she said. “But I think they will rise to the occasion.”

HHS football picks up win over Medfield The Hopkinton High School football team picked up a 34-21 victory over visiting Medfield on Oct. 15 to improve its record to 2-4.

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wood. Avery Ravech booted a 41-yard field goal (with room to spare) as time expired in the first half to keep the Hillers close at 10-9.

Hillers volleyball remains perfect The HHS girls volleyball team swept Bishop Feehan on Oct. 18, winning by scores of 25-11, 25-15 and 25-11, to improve to 16-0. Cathryn Leighton led the way with 26 assists, two kills, three aces and five digs.

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HHS boys XC embraces team-first mantra

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Hopkinton High School boys runners take off at the start of a recent meet at Hopkinton State Park.

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ross country often is perceived as an individual sport, but the Hopkinton High School boys team has taken on a team-first attitude this fall.

The result has been a perfect record in Tri-Valley League competition.

“It’s contagious, everyone wants to train hard and do better and they really think team first,” said coach Laura McKenzie. “For them, it’s a team sport.

We need that depth and we need to keep fostering the love of running and competing, and these kids are doing that. They just want everybody to do their best.”

The Hillers graduated 22 seniors from last season, but McKenzie knew she had a strong pack of runners coming back.

Junior captain Craig Salois consistently has been in the top spot for Hopkinton during the dual meets this year.

“I think coming into the season we had some high expectations and we have been meeting them,” Salois said.

“I think we are a strong team where we all want to run our best and we all push each other to run fast.”

Salois is one of four captains on the roster, along with fellow junior Lex Kaye and seniors Jake Lacoche and Matt Burdulis. Kaye and Lacoche, along with junior Wyatt Ruff and sophomore Ben Scott, often have traded places in the top four from meet to meet.

“They were coming up together, and I think over the past few years the older kids in the program have really mentored the younger kids,” McKenzie said. “Whether it’s sharing their love of running or training, they help make everyone else better.”

Salois said it’s just more fun when the team is winning. He added that he is embracing the role of a captain in his first year in the leadership position.

“I like being able to lead by example and show the other guys what it means to try to win and keep winning,” he said. “Hopefully we pass that attitude along to the future runners.”

Added Kaye: “I try to run with the younger guys as much as I can to get them to push themselves harder. A lot of them are really getting better.”

For them, it’s a team sport. We need that depth and we need to keep fostering the love of running and competing, and these kids are doing that. They just want everybody to do their best.

friends were doing it and I just really enjoyed it,” he said, adding that McKenzie has been a big reason why he’s kept running. “She really made me fall in love with the sport and I just kind of stuck with it.”

McKenzie acknowledged that her team will have stiff competition for spots in the all-state meet but believes the Hillers have a shot to compete with the very best. The team succeeds because of its leadership, she said, pointing specifically to Burdulis, who continued to make a significant contribution even when he was injured.

“He has taken on this role of bringing up all the other kids and it’s something I have been really impressed with,” McKenzie said.

“The way they cheer on their teammates, even the runners at the back of the pack, it’s really nice. They are always thinking of the team.”

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“They have raced really well and will continue to improve training with the upperclassmen,” she said.

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This fall has been different. Hopkinton has twice as many athletes on the roster and is preparing for a series of live competitions. And the Hillers have responded to the higher stakes this season.

“I think they are just more driven,” McMahon said. “They have set a lot more goals because competitions are back and they want to do well.”

Last year, Hopkinton had just eight cheerleaders on the varsity squad. This fall, it’s 15. And being able to cheer for fans in the stands as opposed to sending in routines virtually is making a significant difference in the team’s approach.

“I think it’s huge,” McMahon said. “It really fires them up to have that crowd cheering. It was hard over the computer, obviously, where you can’t hear or see the crowd and you still have to try your best. It’s more of a positive experience in real life when they can hear the people they care about cheering for them and know people are there.”

HHS is being led by a pair of senior captains this year, Ashley Thomas and Lizzie Schneider.

“They have been super awesome with organizing the team and coming up with ideas for choreography and just being great leaders,” McMahon said.

The Hillers are set to return to live team competition Oct. 30 with the Shepherd Hill Invitational meet. McMahon said her team has set a goal of finishing in the top three at the Tri-Valley League meet in November. The Hillers also are hoping to qualify for the regional competition, something McMahon

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said has not happened in a number of years.

“I think they are definitely on the rise,” the coach said.

McMahon came to Hopkinton after working as an assistant coach at Foxboro. This is her first head coaching position, and she said it’s been “awesome” so far.

Long term, McMahon said she hopes to make qualifying for the regional competition a regular occurrence for the Hillers. She also wants to see her athletes perfect their skills and routines on the floor and build on those skills in order to take on more advanced routines.

But in the short term, she is just happy to have her team competing again under normal circumstances.

“I’m excited to have them perform in front of a crowd again,” McMahon said. “Half of my athletes have never performed in front of a crowd or competed in cheerleading before.”

The new coach said her team has the ability to stand out in competition.

“They feel as though they are more successful than in past years,” McMahon said. “We have a lot of athletes who are very talented. They are showing up every day and they have been super committed.”

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Melanie Gildea had seven kills, three aces and three digs. Kate Dion amassed seven kills. Sam Berenson recorded two kills, three aces and 16 digs. Sarah Furlong, Meg McCarron and Abby Hebert contributed defensively.

Three days earlier, the Hillers swept Norwood, 25-14, 25-16 and 25-12, led by the efforts of Leighton (26 assists, 2 kills, 6 aces, 2 digs), Kate Powers (7 kills, 1 dig), and Gildea (6 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs).

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The HHS boys soccer team improved to 11-31 with a 5-0 rout of Norwood on Oct. 19. Pierce Farrell scored a pair of goals and Owen Schnur collected a goal and two assists. Jack Ianelli and Dylan Michaud had the other Hopkinton goals.

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On Oct. 14, the Hillers dropped a 2-1 decision at Medfield. Two days prior, HHS picked up a 3-2 victory at Medway, scoring twice in the final eight minutes for the comeback win. Peter DeMichele assisted on all three goals, and Sean Golembiewski scored the decisive goal.

Girls soccer dropped consecutive 1-0 decisions to Medfield on Oct. 15 and then Norwood on Oct. 19. On Oct. 12, Maddie Recupero scored one goal in each half in a 2-1 victory over Medway.

Golf ties for TVL title The HHS golf team earned a share of the TriValley League large School Division title following a 237-250 victory over Dover-Sherborn on Oct. 14.

The previous day, Hopkinton topped visiting Westwood, 237-247, led by Jack Petruney (38), Connor Hallenbeck (also 38) and Leo Shimura (39).

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Trunk-or-treat at Faith Community Church Oct. 30 Hopkinton Community Partnership is hosting its annual trunk-or-treat event, called Dress Up and Drive Thru, at Faith Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 6-8:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $20 per car, and every car receives a goodie bag.

Anyone interested in being a “trunk” display or high schoolers willing to volunteer can email Heather Smith at heathersmith09@verizon.net. For more information, visit facebook.com/HopkintonCommunityPartnership.

Freedom Team Active Bystander Workshop Nov. 4 The Hopkinton Freedom Team will host an Active Bystander Workshop for high schoolers and adults on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This free community workshop is presented by True Story Theater (truestorytheater.com) on Zoom. New and returning participants are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and practice new skills to help defuse offensive and threatening situations.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and training packet. For more information, visit hopkintonfreedomteam.org.

Women’s Club monthly meeting Nov. 8 The Hopkinton Women’s Club’s next monthly meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Kathy Mazur, owner of the local clothing store Swoon. New members from Hopkinton and the surrounding communities are always welcome. For more information — including about if the meeting will be in person or online — check the club’s website at hopkintonwomensclub.org or contact Judith Weinthaler at 508-435-3287 or HopkintonWC@ gmail.com.

Women’s Club centerpiece workshop Nov. 13 The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host a floral centerpiece workshop, presented

by Marie Smith, on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church hall (61 Wood Street). The fee is $50 per person, which includes all materials and instructions on how to make a 14-inch fresh flower holiday centerpiece. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Proceeds benefit the Hopkinton Women’s Club’s charitable work. For more information or to reserve a spot (by Nov. 1), visit the club’s website at hopkintonwomensclub.org.

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HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Wicked Weekend | Oct. 30 & 31 Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ beloved Halloween tradition and fundraiser is back for its fifth year! Join us Halloween weekend for some spooktacular fun! Tickets & Registration for all three events at www.HopArtsCenter.org Scavenger Hunt | Oct. 30 Family-friendly Wicked Photo Scavenger Hunt at Hopkinton-area businesses from 10am to 3pm. Participants have a chance to win a Halloween Gift Basket.

Adult Halloween Dance | Oct. 30 This 21+ event will have a DJ playing all your party favorites, food and adult beverages for purchase, a costume contest, as well as opportunities to win prizes and other Spooktacular surprises! 8 to 11pm.

Wicked 5K Fun/Run | Oct. 31 A family-friendly, costume-encouraged fun run/walk. Proceeds raised from this event go to support Hopkinton Center for the Arts and Enter Stage Left Theater. 10am to 12pm. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Unibank.

Celebrity Spotlight On The Arts: Featuring Bob Malone | Nov. 6 HCA’s premier fundraising concert featuring piano great Bob Malone. Called a “keyboard wizard” by The New Yorker, Bob Malone has amassed a loyal international fan base through 25 years of touring and nine critically acclaimed album releases. He’s played keyboards for John Fogerty since 2011, and has been a session player for Ringo Starr, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett. Open bar and light refreshments. Tickets at www.HopArtsCenter. org Enter Stage Left Theater Performance: Bedtime Stories Nov. 12, 13 & 14 Bring the whole family to this very funny youth production. Bedtime Stories: As told by our dad who always messes them up. It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative. Tickets at www.HopArtsCenter.org

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School Committee approves mask-optional trial period at HHS School Committee | from page 1

(over 95 percent, according to publicly shared data).

If at any time during the trial period there is a “sharp rise” in cases, the mandate can be put back in place.

Hopkinton becomes the first school district in Massachusetts to enact a policy in which masks are not required.

Chair Nancy Cavanaugh and vice chair Amanda Fargiano voted against the motion, which was introduced after a respectful but emotional discussion.

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safe, and I’m not sure what it is that we’re putting in place that’s going to protect some of the people that can’t be protected,” Nancy Cavanaugh said.

She preferred starting the process by having teachers unmask and stay 6 feet away from students.

On the other hand, Joe Markey said he would prefer that the mask mandate be lifted permanently. He said people are interacting without masks already and there have not been major problems.

“Given where we are, we’re not going to be at a better time than now to at least do a three-week [trial],” Markey said. “I would be advocating for more, but I sense that the consensus of the

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board is different. I would be advocating for just lift it and leave it like that. But I would at least hope we would come to some compromise. And it’s the superintendent’s recommendation that we do something, to make it three weeks. I would be willing, as a compromise, to take that.”

Said Lya Batlle-Rafferty: “I think the reason I keep being pulled toward the trial is because — and it might be completely illogical — is I feel like people have worked so hard to get vaccinated, and the herd immunity is there.”

Fargiano expressed concern about the efficacy of vaccines that were given six months ago and preferred waiting until booster shots are widely available.

She used a Boston Marathon comparison to explain her view.

“I feel like we’ve come down off of Heartbreak Hill and we think we’re done, but we still have that last little bit,” she said. “Part of me wants to go ahead with this trial, and I think there are lots of good reasons to do it. And part of me really wants to go ahead with this trial starting, like, on Martin Luther King Day [Jan. 17]. … I think if we take that three-week window and we do it after the dust settles from post-holiday travel, we’ve finished that last leg of the marathon, and we’ll get our data then.”

The decision clearly weighed heavily on some of the committee members.

“I feel so torn in two,” Meg Tyler said. “All week, I’ve just felt absolutely dissected. I have a child who does not do well with a mask. His learning has suffered incredibly because he cannot see people’s faces and he cannot read social cues. But I’ve tried to kind of extricate that concern from my larger thinking

about the community and health. But none of us is a health professional.”

Added Tyler: “I trust [the superintendent’s] judgment. She cares a lot about this district. If she says, ’It’s time for a trial, dudes,’ I’m ready. Let’s do the trial.”

While the superintendent recommended the trial period, she noted some issues. Among them is a “great difficulty in monitoring the students who are vaccinated and unvaccinated,” as vaccine status cannot be shared with faculty.

“So there would be a concern that unvaccinated students would be taking off their masks and no one would know they were unvaccinated,” Cavanaugh said.

She also shared the results of a student-generated survey that indicated 70 percent of students prefer unmasking while 30 percent prefer to keep masks.

Cavanaugh added that it would help move the process along much more quickly if parents voluntarily provided proof of vaccination rather than require the school nurses to compile the data from state records.

Health Director Shaun McAuliffe has recommended that the school hold off on lifting the mask mandate, noting that there has been a recent rise in cases in town — from 31 to 46 over the past two weeks.

Students still will be required to wear face coverings on buses.

Vaccines for children ages 5-11 are expected to be approved by federal officials in early November. McAuliffe has said his department is prepared to hold a clinic for those ages once approval is given, and he hopes to complete those vaccinations by the first week of December.

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ith the approach of Halloween, the city of Salem gets its annual spotlight because of the witch trials of the 1600s. Did you know there’s a Hopkinton connection to those trials?

One of the accused was Sarah Cloyce.

She was the daughter of William and Joanna Towne, and she married twice, first to Edmund Bridges, by whom she had six children, and second to Peter Cloyce, a widower, by whom she had three more children.

Along with two of her sisters, Sarah was accused of witchcraft and jailed.

Her sisters were hanged, but Sarah escaped the noose (some accounts say she was pardoned, others say her husband broke her out of jail) and left Salem.

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ingham, along with other folks from Salem, on what is now Salem End Road.

Sarah’s children (including the Bridges children) and their descendants settled throughout the surrounding towns, including Hopkinton. One of those descendants was Daniel Thurber Bridges, owner of the D.T. Bridges Boot Manufactory. A huge operation, it was a key part of Hopkinton’s role as a leading maker of footwear in the 1800s. When it was destroyed by fire in April 1883, it employed 600 workers. The site where it stood is now occupied by Bill’s Pizza and Middlesex Savings Bank.

The Hopkinton History Center, operated by the Hopkinton Historical Society, is located at 168 Hayden Rowe Street and is open on Mondays from 2-5 p.m. The center’s collection includes records dating as early as the town’s incorporation, along with photos, maps and artifacts.

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Marathon School announces end to Halloween parade tradition The annual Halloween costume parade for the town’s kindergartners and first grade is not being held this year, according to recent announcement from Marathon School.

“We will not be celebrating Halloween at school with a Harvest Parade,” principal Lauren Dubeau wrote in an email to school families. “This was a parade held on or around Halloween in which students and staff dressed in costumes. We will not be dressing up or parading at Marathon this year.

“I recognize that this change will upset many. Critical reflection on the purpose of the Harvest Parade in school resulted in this change.”

Dubeau explained that the school is continually working toward “increased culturally responsive practices,” and “our approaches to instruction and activities may change from past practices. Working to do better regarding anti-bias practice is ongoing. We strive to respect the varied traditions, backgrounds and differences that comprise the Marathon community.”

Added Dubeau: “Families will choose how to celebrate Halloween as is best for their family. At school, we will continue to learn about each other’s holidays and traditions, expanding understanding while promoting an environment in which all feel welcome.”

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HHS inducts 38 National Art Honor Society members Hopkinton High School inducted its fourth new cohort of National Art Honor Society members on Oct. 12 in a ceremony at the school gymnasium.

These 38 students were inducted alongside their peers who were being inducted into the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society: Marisa Alicandro, William Baker, Eleanor Benge, Morgan Burnie, Garima Chauhan, Olivia Chen, Emma DiNicola, Kara Diune, Gwennyth Dyer, Alveena Ehsan, Alexa Feldmann, Owen Fitzpatrick, Emily Graeber, Emily Hayward, Spencer Horgan, Cade Houlihan, Shelby Jones, Carolyn Kiszla, Piyusha Majgaonkar, Nicole Mousad, Alex Munn, Bianca Pal, Charlotte Parrow, Ashleigh Pepin, Hansika Pitchuka, Ian Plasterer, Dylan Prefontaine, Rabiya Fathima Quadri, Anjali Ramesh, Madeleine Ritterbusch, Vienna Rivard, Isabella Scalora, Yasiyn Silva, Maeve Swab, Carmen Thomas, Izael Thomas, Kyra Torgerson and Autumn Tumbleton.

NAHS is sponsored by the National Art Education Association and began in 1978 to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The program supports members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

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The school rated seventh in the state in college readiness index, sixth in college curriculum breadth index, 18th in math and reading proficiency, 77th in math and reading performance and tied for 22nd in graduation rate.

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Obituaries Barbara Nickerson Barbara Nickerson, 98, of Holliston went to be with the Lord on Oct. 7 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (LaCroix) and Willard Bagster. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Lindsay Joseph Harper. She then remarried Richard G. Nickerson, who passed away in 2007.

Barbara was a homemaker, and later volunteered beside Pastor Robert Cloutier on the Care and Concern Committee for 25 years at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding motorcycles and drove ice boats in the winter with Lindsay. Most importantly, Barbara enjoyed vacationing in Nova Scotia with her children.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jerry Harper and wife Alecia of North Carolina, and Philip Harper and wife Janet of Uxbridge; and her siblings, Lorraine Ahronian of Holliston, Anette Gassett of Blackstone, and Shirley Thames of New Hampshire. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Beverly Bagster of New Hampshire, 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers, Dick, Bob and Billy Bagster, and her son, Daniel Harper and wife Lauren.

A funeral service took place Oct. 14 at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, followed by burial in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers.org.

Maria Torres Maria TorresPurvis, 29, of Hopkinton passed away suddenly on Sept. 28.

She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 19, 1992, to Maria (Quiles) Cruz and Edwin Torres. She graduated from Marlborough High School alongside her husband and daughter in May 2010. She briefly pursued a career as a nurse’s assistant but later found her love in management at the Muffin House in Hopkinton.

Many would start their morning with a cup of coffee, a muffin, and her smile as she greeted them every day.

She married Evan Purvis on June 6, 2011. This marriage has been blessed with four wonderful children: Marilyn (13), Maribella (9), Evan (5) and Mariah (3).

She was so proud of the family she created and cherished the love they shared. She was loved by all and was often the life of the party. Her smile is what most of her friends and family will remember about her. She lit up every room that she entered with her laugh and bubbly personality.

She loved to dance and would be the first person to turn up the music at any event.

She often said her kids kept her young as she tried to dance and create TikTok videos with them.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her husband, Evan Purvis, and four children, Marilyn, Maribella, Evan and Mariah of Hopkinton, as well as her mother, Maria Cruz of Connecticut, and father, Edwin Torres of Orlando, Florida,

her siblings, Edwin, Roberto and Keyshla, and many nieces and nephews. Her smile will be remembered by all who knew and loved her, including aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A funeral service was held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Norfolk, on Oct. 14, followed by burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted — children’s fund to be announced soon, or to gofund.me/d384d733. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

Larry Pomeroy Lawrence “Larry” W. Pomeroy, 80, died Oct. 4 at St. Patrick’s Manor, Framingham. He was the husband of Margaret (Smith) Pomeroy, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (O’Hara) Pomeroy.

A graduate of Boston Trade High School, Larry worked for many years as an auto mechanic. While working for RCA, he worked on the Apollo moon landing as a project manager in charge of the lunar lander landing radar. His name is on a plaque attached to the lander. He was a member of the Minuteman Militia and a model train enthusiast. He volunteered for many years at St. John’s Rummage Sale.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, William L. Pomeroy and wife Melissa (Hickey) Pomeroy of Millbury, and his granddaughters, Anastasia and Natalie Pomeroy. He also leaves his siblings, David and Nancy Pomeroy.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 8 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Hopkinton. Burial was private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 311, Framingham, MA 01702.

Mary Neary Mary Alice (Curley) Neary, 93, of Natick died Oct. 11 with her daughters by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Martin Neary, married for 56 years. Born in Natick and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. Curley and Alice F. (Kane) Curley.

Mary graduated from St. Patrick School in Natick, Natick High School and Chandler School for Women. Mary worked as a secretary to the director of placement at Wellesley College for 10 years. She later worked in the financial aid office at Lasell College. She was the co-owner of Neary Water Pump Co. with her husband, Thomas, for 37 years. Mary and Tom enjoyed summers for many years at Onset Beach.

She was the loving mother of Susan J. White and husband Robert M. of Franklin, Joanna E. Dunn and husband Thomas F. of Natick, and Jeanne A. Quaranto and husband Joseph M. of Hopkinton; and the dear sister of Thomas L. Curley and wife Anna M. of Clinton, and the late Paul R. Curley of Natick. Mary was the cherished nana to Caitlin A. (Quaranto) Lucey and

husband Peter, Kevin J. Quadrant and wife Kathleen, Thomas N. Dunn and wife Katie, Connor F. Dunn, Allison M. Dunn and Christopher Russell, Timothy M. Dunn, Robert M. White Jr. and Jennifer N. (White) Coggin and husband Nicholas; great grandmother “Gigi” to Grace E. Quaranto, Luke I. Quaranto, Jeannie P. Quaranto, Peter J. Lucey Jr., Mary A. Lucey, and the late John Thomas Russell. Mary also was the dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Oct. 15 at John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, Natick, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Natick’s St. Linus Church. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to Best Buddies (bestbuddies. org/mari/donate-massachusetts) or to Children’s Hospital (secure.childrenshospital.org).

Stephen Gates Stephen Gates, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 10.

Steve was a baby boomer, born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 2, 1945, to the late Norbert S. and Rose M Gates. The family moved to New Milford, New Jersey, and later to Hopkinton, where he spent his high school years. A good athlete, Steve played varsity football, basketball and baseball in high school, forming strong friendships with classmates that remained throughout his life. He joined the Air Force after graduation, then followed his dad into the printing business. Starting as a press tender, he became president and part owner of a printing company that won international awards for its patent of a unique prismatic imaging process, a forerunner of holograms.

Steve retired early and spent the remainder of his life in volunteer work, including with the Woodville Elementary School, Odyssey Day School, Wakefield High School Marching Band and First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield.

Steve is survived by his daughters, Christine Waddell and fiancé Bruce Murphy of Tewksbury, Jennifer Sovie and husband Chris of Tewksbury, Erin Gates and partner Nicholas Barrett-Miller of Vermont, and son-in-law Gregory Speck of South Dakota. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Pamela Speck. He leaves behind sisters Sharon O’Connor (Charles) of Winchester and Kathleen Grass (Peter) of Southborough, and brother Gerald (Patricia) of Princeton. Steve was a proud Grampy to Amber and husband Bryce, Johnny and fiancé Angela, Brandon, Jack, Alex and Owen as well as his new greatgranddaughter, Pamela June. He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Oct. 15 at the First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield. Funeral arrangements were through the Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home in Stoneham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Wakefield Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 1752, Wakefield, MA 01880 or to the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.

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Thomas Brock Thomas P. Brock, 82, a retired sergeant of the Massachusetts State Police after 28 years, died Oct. 13 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie Janet (St. Pierre) Brock, to whom he was married for 31 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Hogan) Brock.

A 1957 graduate of Walpole High School, he held a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Anna Maria College. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he also worked for the Boston Herald.

He was a graduate of the National Fire Academy in Maryland and attended the Oklahoma State Police Commercial Trucking School. He enjoyed time spent at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Thomas Jr. and William, his daughter, Maryellen, his devoted stepson, Jon Lachapelle of Beverly, his brother, Joseph Brock of New Hampshire, and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Kevin.

A funeral was held Oct. 18 from the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church, followed by burial in St. John’s Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Hopkinton Fire-Police Association, 73 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Vera Geissinger Vera E. (Melchior) Geissinger, 93, of Ashland died suddenly Oct. 11 at the Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Germany, Vera was a longtime resident of Hopkinton, and had been a resident of Ashland for the past 16 years.

She was the only child of Walter and Charlotte Melchior.

Vera immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1950s after a brief sojourn in Canada.

She settled in Hopkinton with her husband and her son, where they refurbished an old house themselves. A hard-working homemaker, Vera raised three children, maintained a large vegetable garden, and sewed clothes for her family. She was an avid gardener of flowering plants as well, and sold them as a sideline for many years.

In her spare time, Vera enjoyed a variety of crafts, including knitting, crochet and ceramics. Travel was another of her passions; she visited many countries later in life, from Europe to North Africa.

Vera leaves her son, Kurt Geissinger and wife Elaine of Bellingham, her daughter, Karen Blazevich and husband Michael of Montana, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Karl Geissinger, and her daughter, Margie Matteson.

A remembrance gathering is being planned. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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Senior Snippets The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-councilon-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

Anyone with questions can call 508497-9730. The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.

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

Transportation Options for Seniors

The Senior Center can help residents find transportation assistance for medical appointments and essential shopping, utilizing grants and MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) programs. Individuals aged 60 and older, veterans or those homebound due to a disability should call the Outreach Department at the Senior Center at least three business days in advance of the desired day of travel at 508-497-9730, ext. 1615, for assistance in scheduling a ride Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Lunch Program

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

Exercise Classes

All classes now are in person — Chair yoga, Mondays, 9 a.m.

— Exercise with Linda, Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

— Stretch class, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

— Zumba, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

— Balance & Flexibility, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

— Exercise with Joni, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

— Tap dancing, Tuesdays, 2 p.m.

— Tai chi, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

— Zumba, Fridays, 9:15 a.m.

— Chi gong, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

— Meditation, alternating Fridays, noon (call for schedule)

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changes, and form friendships. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. The program is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and Hopkinton Public Library. For more information or to register, call 508-497-0108 or email info@ourtimememorycafe.org.

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Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

Certified laughter yoga master trainer Linda Hamaker of Let’s Laugh Today will show participants how to bring more laughter into their lives without using comedy, jokes or humor.

This unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience. Participants can sit or stand — there are no fancy poses.

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Call for dates Our Time Memory Cafe is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. The cafe is a place to socialize, share experiences with others going through similar

Mondays, 12:30 p.m. (offered live and virtual) In 1984, TED Talks were created to bring technology, entertainment and design information to the curious and open-minded public. These videos cover a wide array of subjects and always lead to lively discussion and conversation.

The Outreach Program at the Senior Center will have casual TED Talks group meetings over Zoom for one hour every Monday at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will consist of viewing a video and then discussing it. The program is free.

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Second and fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m. (HCAM) This half-hour show features a wide variety of community resources and upto-date information on what’s happening at the Senior Center.

Library Corner For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary. org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA.

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Thursday, Oct. 28, 4-8 p.m.

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Self-Care for the Holidays Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. (Zoom) Participants will join Nancy Wind to learn how to center and care for themselves before the holiday rush hits. Register at the library’s website calendar.

Museum of Bad Art: In The Nood Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. (Zoom) The local Museum of Bad Art is the only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms.

Consistent with other major museums, the Museum of Bad Art contains works celebrating the human form. It is not obvious, however, that all the artists have actually seen a naked person. This program is for adults as it does contain “nood”ity. Register at the library’s website calendar.

Conversation Circle at the Library Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.; Fridays, 12-2 p.m.

This program will provide an opportunity for English as a second language (ESL) learners to practice vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in a fun, comfortable, laid-back environment.

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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. (Zoom) In this virtual discussion, acclaimed author Richard Rothstein demonstrates that residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy in the mid-20th century that openly subsidized whitesonly suburbanization in which African-Americans were prohibited from participating. His lecture will educate attendees on the history of this policy so they can be prepared to undertake the national conversation necessary to remedy the unconstitutional racial landscape. Register at bit.ly/RichardRothstein.

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1:22 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Stephen Buckley and Kevin Sager checked on a person riding a bike on East Main Street and subsequently arrested a 22-year-old from Mattapan on two foreign warrants.

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7:25 p.m. On Lumber Street, Officer Tyler Brabham arrested a 28-year-old Constitution Court resident on a warrant. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Brian Sanchioni assisted.

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12:53 a.m. A motorist reported an erratic operator on Interstate 495 headed toward Wood Street. Officers Jay Deiana, Stephen Buckley and Kevin Sager responded and located the operator on Wood Street. A 46-yearold Meadowland Drive resident was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, marked lanes violation and no inspection/sticker. A tow truck removed the vehicle.

10:47 p.m. A caller reported fighting and yelling in the roadway of Wood Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Ryan Polselli, Kevin Sager, Robert Ekross and Stephen Buckley responded. A 26-year-old Saddle Hill Road resident was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and drinking alcohol from an open container.

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10:58 p.m. Multiple callers reported a motor vehicle crash involving one car on Lumber Street. Officers Brittany Firth, Kevin Sager and Brian Sanchioni responded and arrested a 39-year-old from Milford and charged him with OUI liquor, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating to endanger.

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October 5

1:02 p.m. A caller reported a UPS truck hit his parked car on Wood Street.

Officer Jay Deiana responded and took a report.

3:20 p.m. Detail officers and several other callers reported a pole or tree fell on a motor vehicle on South Street. Officers Brendon Lyver and Brian Sanchioni responded along with an ambulance. One person with injuries was transported to the hospital. Eversource and the Water Department responded to assist.

October 6

1:19 a.m. A caller reported a female in distress on West Main Street. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Brittany Firth and Stephen Buckley responded and provided a courtesy transport.

11:30 a.m. A caller reported she was hit earlier in the morning while jogging on Longwood Drive. Officer Ryan Polselli took a report.

October 7

4:25 a.m. A caller reported people camping at the Town Common on Main Street. Officer Cody Normandin responded and reported it was the State Police trailer.

9:36 a.m. A West Main Street caller reported someone was stealing his belongings. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and subsequently located the items.

11:00 a.m. A Woodview Way caller reported a non-resident was using the dog park and causing a disturbance. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Ryan Polselli responded and escorted both parties off Woodview Way property.

October 8

12:00 a.m. Sergeant William Burchard checked on multiple people on Parkwood Road and found a family stargazing.

8:38 a.m. Officers Matthew Santoro and Jay Deiana assisted with a bus evacuation on Hayden Rowe Street.

12:57 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident involving two cars and possible injuries on West Main Street.

Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Jessica Ferreira responded along with an ambulance. Two people were transported to the hospital. A tow truck removed both vehicles.

7:17 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Kevin Sager responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No personal injuries were reported.

October 9

10:07 a.m. Officer Jessica Ferreira removed a snapping turtle from the middle of the roadway on Wood Street.

11:37 a.m. A caller reported an injured hawk in the middle of the roadway on Susan Drive. Officer Jay Deiana responded and notified the animal control officer, who responded and took the bird into custody.

5:25 p.m. A caller reported skunks were stuck in traps that were left on Mayhew Street. The animal control officer was contacted and spoke with the building’s landlord, who was to take care of the traps.

October 10

6:12 p.m. A walk-in and a caller reported being chased by an employee with

The Hopkinton Independent • October 27, 2021 • 19 a crowbar. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Brendon Lyver and Tyler Brabham responded. A report was to follow.

October 11

9:32 a.m. A caller reported a broken down coach bus on West Main Street. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and requested a tow truck.

9:58 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana responded to Cunningham Street to a neighbor dispute over a property line. Officer Deiana spoke with the reporting person about the civil dispute. A court date was scheduled for later in the week.

11:14 a.m. A Grove Street resident reported several runners urinated on his property leading up to the Boston Marathon.

Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Moira McGaffigan spoke with the reporting person.

The runners were gone upon their arrival.

3:34 p.m. A caller complained of a vehicle speeding up and down Mayhew Street.

Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and spoke with the operator, who stated he was testing his brakes. He was advised of the complaint.

5:01 p.m. A Main Street caller reported three kids playing basketball in her yard, and they didn’t belong there. Officer Brenon Lyver responded and sent them on their way.

7:42 p.m. A Meserve Street resident requested to speak with an officer about someone hitting her dog. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and took a report.

October 12

9:32 a.m. A walk-in reported an incident of harassment that occurred at a local grocery store. Officer Brendon Lyver spoke with the walk-in and took a report.

11:50 a.m. A Woodview Way resident reported his vehicle was keyed over the weekend. Office Brendon Lyver responded and took a report.

12:44 p.m. A Grove Street gas station employee reported a customer did not pay for his gas and cigarettes. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report of larceny.

2:10 p.m. School Resource Officer Philip Powers removed a news station crew from Marathon Elementary School on Hayden Rowe Street.

6:10 p.m. A caller reported news crews were back on school property on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and reported they were gone upon his arrival.

11:17 p.m. A caller on West Main Street reported an older male approached and tapped on his car window and stated that he could not be parked in the parking lot. The caller found it odd. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Brittany Firth responded and took a report.

October 13

Timothy Brennan responded, and Ashland officers took care of the incident.

3:30 p.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan reported a person with a warrant was on Mayhew Court. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Cody Normandin and Robert Ekross responded to Mayhew Court but were unable to locate the individual.

October 15

6:30 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious box beeping on the outside of a West Main Street bank. Officers Kevin Sager and Stephen Buckley responded and reported the beeping was coming from bank equipment, which was to be handled by bank personnel.

1:18 p.m. A caller reported a female on Main Street who looked unwell. Officer Jay Deiana responded and reported Fairview Estates staff was to pick her up.

2:52 p.m. An employee of a Main Street store reported multiple kids stealing items and trashing the store. Officers Matthew Santoro and Jessica Ferreira responded and reported the complaints were from past instances, not current issues.

3:31 p.m. A caller reported multiple kids running around on the Town Common on Main Street spilling trash everywhere. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and the youths were gone upon his arrival. A few good Samaritans helped pick up the trash.

4:03 p.m. Officers Ryan Polselli and Robert Ekross responded to West Main Street to a report of a motor vehicle accident. No personal injuries were reported. The State Police arrived to take a report.

7:10 p.m. Officer Ryan Polselli reported a tree branch blocking half the roadway of Hayward Street. The DPW was notified.

9:09 p.m. A West Main Street caller reported people left notes in his mailbox about a sign in the front yard. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and spoke with the reporting person about the harassment.

11:48 p.m. A caller reported a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle on DiCarlo Road. Officer Kevin Sager and the Upton Police Department responded and found multiple break-ins on the road. State Police and K-9 support responded and checked the area with a negative find.

October 16

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7:33 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle driving on the Town Common on Main Street. Officer Tyler Brabham responded and took a report.

October 17

4:45 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator hit a guardrail on West Main Street. Officers Jessica Ferreira and Moira McGaffigan responded and the vehicle was gone upon their arrival. The Upton Police Department was notified.

October 18

2:20 p.m. A construction company on Hayden Rowe Street reported a possible break-in to a shed. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

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8:19 a.m. Officer Matthew Santoro and School Resource Officer Philip Powers assisted with bus evacuations at Elmwood School.

11:02 a.m. A caller reported an elderly female struggled to keep up with her dogs on Frankland Road. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and checked in with the woman, who was still struggling but was all set.

1:22 p.m. A walk-in requested to file a complaint against their parents, who threatened to commit them to the hospital. Sergeant Matthew McNeil took a written statement.

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12:48 p.m. A caller reported youths riding scooters, trespassing and being reckless on Main Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and removed the youths.

2:12 p.m. A Curtis Road walk-in reported items were stolen from both of his vehicles the previous night. Officer Brendon Lyver took a report.

2:16 p.m. Multiple callers reported a tree fell across the roadway of Wilson Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and contacted the DPW for removal.

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5:29 p.m. A Huckleberry Road resident reported someone hit and destroyed his mailbox. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and spoke with the reporting person.

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