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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 23 | No. 9 | April 20, 2022

UCTC reverses course before Town Meeting

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he Upper Charles Trail Committee, at a special meeting April 13, voted unanimously to recommend that no action be taken on its Community Preservation Committee funding requests at the May 2 Annual Town Meeting.

The committee had requested CPC funding totaling $411,600 for Segments 5 and 6 of the campus trail connector, which would start at the end of the Center Trail on Loop Road, cross over Hayden Rowe Street and run behind Marathon School and across land where the schools hope to construct a new elementary school.

UCTC Chair Jane Moran said since the request originally was made, the committee has learned new information and continues to receive public input.

“We were in a very different place than we are in now,” she said.

A public workshop was held later in the day to answer residents’ questions.

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ahnavi Prudhivi, a senior at Hopkinton High School and member of Robotics Team 2602H Hydra, said it is exciting to anticipate talking to judges about the process of transforming “just a bunch of metal pieces into a fully functioning robot.”

“We’ll reminisce about the times we struggled and when we succeeded. … Or when we encountered failures and how we got through them,” Prudhivi added.

Prudhivi is just one student out of 26 on four teams who will compete in Dallas from May 4-8 at the VEX Robotics World Championships. The students earned the honor by qualifying at local and regional events.

The competition revolves around the “Tipping Point” game played on a 12-by-12-foot square field and attracts thousands of participants from Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada and more.

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Friends of the Library honors staff, plans future

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Friends of the Hopkinton Library board member Barbara Champney speaks at the April 5 staff appreciation breakfast.

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riends of the Hopkinton Public Library’s appreciation breakfast on April 5 was designed to serve multiple purposes.

The first was to ensure that library employees know they are valued.

“We’re very conscious of what a g r e a t s t a ff w e have,” said Friends board member Barbara Champney. “Not only are we aware of their professionalism, we’re aware of the fact that they do things with individuals who come in INDEPENDENT — maybe somebody who has lost a spouse THOUGHTS — they give special JERRY SPAR attention to people who have pressing needs.”

The breakfast also served as an opportunity to update library staff on how the Friends organization has changed in the past few years, since the library

expansion project was completed in 2017. Champney noted that the group now has members ranging in ages from 30 to their 80s and with a variety of professional skills.

“It’s become very active and very proactive,” Champney said. “So we discussed some of the new programs and what we wanted to do in the future. … What we hope to focus on is making efforts for professional development for the staff, for individuals in particular.

We also are interested in making sure that when the town thinks about Hopkinton, they think [Boston] Marathon, schools and what a great library. So, we’re trying to get people more aware of the resources of the library.”

Among those resources are a program for English language learners, memory kits, pop-up book sales, a mural up the stairs leading to the Children’s Room and adventure passes — “Those are very popular, especially right before vacation,” Champney said. Friends also is looking into arranging a Chinese Independent thoughts | 3

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Fogg for School Committee

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I am writing in regards to the upcoming School Committee election and specifically one candidate, Ashley Fogg. I have been a resident of Hopkinton for five years, currently have four children enrolled in the Hopkinton Public Schools district, and am a former educator with a master’s degree in teaching. Voting for School Committee members is something that I do thoughtfully and with careful consideration, and Ashley Fogg has my vote!

Ashley Fogg and I worked together for the past two years as co-coordinators for HPTO Appreciation at Marathon Elementary School. The role involved coordinating donations, planning events, executing setup or cleanup of activities, keeping a budget, and communicating with other volunteers and administrators — all within the unprecedented constraints of a pandemic. Ashley’s skill set and experience will translate seamlessly to her role as School Committee member. More specifically, my time working alongside Ashley Fogg in a volunteer role highlighted her selfless

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acrobat performance for children and offering free online courses to the community.

“We’re just thinking outside the box, hopefully, and trying to reach people who have not been a part of the library before,” Champney said, adding: “The way that Friends has changed reflects the change in the library. Because the library, the first couple of years of the change was just getting their feet on the ground. But now I think there’s this stage where being creative and stepping out is what the library is going to be about.”

HCA hosts Project Empathy The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting a special program April 29-30 with a presentation of Project Empathy, which was created by Hopkinton’s Catherine Cote.

Cote, who grew up participating in Enter Stage Left Theater programs at the HCA, found inspiration for the project when as a Holy Cross college student in 2017 she headed to Australia for six months, excited to immerse herself in a different culture.

“Although I was meeting literally hundreds of people per week, our conversations were surface level and focused on the quirky differences we were encountering,” Cote explained, via the HCA’s Sandee Buckley. “I longed for the deeper connections I had with friends and family back home.

“Simultaneously, the U.S. was more politically and socially divided than I had experienced in my lifetime.​ I couldn’t help but think how things would be different if we all just listened to each other.”

Cole came up with an idea. Six people would share a true, life-changing moment. They then would be paired up and put in a position to share the other person’s story — forcing them to establish a connection and show empathy.

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co-directors for the production, whose cast includes Luke Desautels, Angela Sanchez, Alyndra Canty, Veronica Jay, Teresa Watts, Chris Ocampo, Nichole Cordon and Peter Hunt.

“I continually ask myself, ‘What can we, as an arts center, do to let people know that the HCA is a place where everyone is welcome, heard and celebrated?” said Grill, the HCA’s executive director. “Catherine’s passion project was no surprise to me as she has always been insightful and wise beyond her years. If anyone could come up with a way to allow people to deeply connect and listen to each other, it would be Catherine.”

There will be a talkback with the audience after each of the two performances.

Tickets for the show, recommended for ages 14 and older, are available at hopartscenter.org.

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Burton, who moved to Newton as a youngster, is the daughter of longtime WBZ-TV sportscaster Steve Burton.

Like her father — and mother, Ginni, and grandfather, Patriots legend Ron Burton — she was a standout athlete at Northwestern University. The 5-foot-9 point guard was a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, the 2022 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Defensive Player of the Year and a third-team All-American.

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dedication to our community and schools. She has the utmost respect LETTERS TO and appreciation for the work that our educators and school staff do THE EDITOR on a daily basis. She was eager to listen to my ideas and also provide critiques and suggestions in a collaborative way. I have full confidence that in the role of School Committee member, Ashley would continue to listen thoughtfully to the opinions of others. It has been a privilege and a pleasure working alongside Ashley!

Ashley was raised in Hopkinton and returned several years ago to raise her own family. Ashley is an active member of Faith Community Church and is a presence around town at recreational sports events with her own three children. As a mother of young students in the district, she has a vested interest in the longevity of Hopkinton Public Schools’ performance and quality of education. She values this community and has a lengthened understanding of its past. This is an essential quality unique to this candidate, as School Committee works to decisively navigate future challenges that our district will face. Her ability to think creatively will be an asset in tackling increased enrollment, budgetary constraints and school building needs.

I can think of no one on the ballot more qualified and committed to advocating for our students, our schools, and our community. I urge you to consider voting for Ashley Fogg for School Committee!

— Erin D. Sparrow, Hopkinton

LaFreniere for Select Board

our diverse students.

Our students need School Committee members who are level-headed, courageous and inclusive. This is Holly, and this is why she will have my vote.

— Denise E. Hildreth, Hopkinton

Malloy for constable I am writing to endorse Beth Malloy for constable; she is running to fill the unexpired term for the seat she is currently holding. When we faced an unexpected opening this past year, Beth was quick to volunteer — something she often does stepping up and in to fill gaps, lend a hand and support her community.

I have known Beth for decades, and she is unfailingly positive, constructive and ethical. She has an amazing heart working at Camp Sunshine — an amazing resource for kids facing cancer and their families, volunteering for the town recently serving on the Affordable Housing Task Force and as constable, and fostering pups in need of temporary homes while they wait placement in their forever home. She also works locally in a group home supporting the safe, supported and more independent living for some residents who need the extra support to be able to live and work with as much independence as possible.

Beth is a community treasure, and I am so glad to call her my friend. I hope you join me on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Hopkinton Middle School voting for Beth Malloy for constable.

— Muriel Kramer, Hopkinton

I am writing in full support of Mary Jo LaFreniere run for Select Board. Mary Jo’s commitment to this town cannot be overstated.

She spent years on the Board of Assessors, one of the quiet boards that many people don’t realize is so vital to the workings of our town. That is where she became my mentor. I learned how important it was to both take the financial needs of the town seriously and to have empathy for those who needed support meeting their financial obligations. She took great care to instill the gravity of the job and how it affected the town on me. At the same time, she served for many years on the Marathon Committee, organizing one of the biggest events for Hopkinton, ensuring Hopkinton shone as we came into the multinational spotlight yearly. Finally, she followed through on her commitment to ensuring seniors are able to remain in their homes in Hopkinton by being part of the Tax Relief Fund Committee. She worked tirelessly in many ways to make Hopkinton a welcoming place where all voices matter.

We are privileged that she chose to run for Select Board and extremely lucky to have had her wisdom to guide us during these past two years. After how exhausting these years have been, we are lucky to have her running again.

— Lya Batlle-Rafferty, Hopkinton

Mannan for Select Board Shahidul Mannan has quietly and respectfully been making positive contributions to Hopkinton for many years. Between Planning Board, Appropriation Committee, Community Preservation Committee and Growth Study Committee, Shahidul has been working hard for our town. He has shown his commitment, passion and drive to be a positive representative for the community. I believe our town will benefit greatly from Shahidul’s kind, respectful and experienced leadership.

— Ilana Casady, Hopkinton

Morand for School Committee As a lifelong resident, mother of grown children who attended our schools, social worker and educator, I write to support Holly Morand for School Committee. I came to know Holly six years ago when she became my graduate level intern when I served as Director of Hopkinton Youth and Family Services. We developed a strong partnership where I relied on her as a trusted colleague, capable of caring for our residents in a way that focused on their strengths. She approached her work with each person as if they were members of her own family, listening to their perspectives and providing support in a way that valued their rights to dignity and respect.

Holly was equally skilled in her work with community stakeholders, realizing the importance of understanding their perspectives to create shared solutions to community-wide challenges. I have remained connected to Holly since then, watching her raise her own family, advance her career as a behavioral health researcher, practitioner and advocate, and become an active supporter of the community we both love. I have seen her dedication to continuously improving Hopkinton and admire the attributes that make Holly an ideal candidate. First and foremost, Holly leads with kindness and listens with an authentic desire to understand. She advocates fiercely, taking the lead when it makes sense, and providing space for other voices to be heard. She is an ally, with a genuine respect for diverse experiences and views.

She has strong instincts that are essentially rooted in empathy. At the same time, she uses research, science and reliable data to guide her views and decisions. She works hard to fully understand important topics from various perspectives, thinking critically and listening carefully to the lived experiences of those most effected. She holds herself to a high standard of conduct, professionally engaging with people in a way that is civil and respectful. She shows strong judgment in managing complex situations, arriving at reasoned decisions that integrate an appreciation for the various pros and cons involved. Perhaps most importantly, she understands the value of working together, and her candidacy is motivated by a genuine desire to serve

Drawe for Housing Authority This letter is in support of Nancy “Punky” Drawe for the five-year seat as a commissioner on the Hopkinton Housing Authority (HHA).

Nancy, known as Punky to most who know her, is a current commissioner of the Hopkinton Housing Authority after being appointed to fill an opening in 2021.

She received unanimous support from the HHA commissioners and the members of the Select Board for this appointment and now is the incumbent seeking to be elected to the five-year seat on the HHA. I currently also serve as an HHA commissioner. I believe that Nancy brings thoughtful insight and advocacy to the table, and I appreciate the historical knowledge she adds to this board in regards to the residents’ needs. She is a trusted ally of the residents at the HHA and greatly desires to continue as a commissioner and support the needs of the Hopkinton Housing Authority’s efforts for its residents and properties.

Punky is generous with her time, whether as a fixture as an election worker at the polls, for activities at the Senior Center or supporting HHA. She previously has served on the Veterans Celebration Committee and planned the annual veterans recognition dinner. In addition, she has been a contributing writer for the Hilltopper senior newsletter and content contributor to other local media.

Please join me on May 16th and vote for Nancy “Punky” Drawe for Hopkinton Housing Authority, five-year seat.

— Darlene Hayes, Hopkinton

Upper Charles Trail will exist for generations — let’s get it right Our town is embarking on a project that will change the face of Hopkinton for generations — an 8-mile trail that will connect Hopkinton Center to Milford to the south and to Ashland to the east. We need to get the Upper Charles Trail right.

A friend recently reminded me of his two guiding principles for Hopkinton and its residents: We want to be good ancestors. He got this concept from a mutual friend who has Native American heritage (and who helped initiate the Hopkinton Community Endowment Fund), who noted that certain Native Americans try and plan seven generations out.

Hopkinton should be a walk/run community. This idea stems from a desire on his part, as a local businessman, to have something to offer residents once their kids graduate from the town’s great schools to encourage them to stay in town.

And obviously, a town with a walk/run focus encourages overall healthy living and community.

I feel these are good principles for Hopkinton. Walking through the woods on the Center Trail on a revisioned rail bed is an example of such forward thinking; much of the rest of the rail bed now in private ownership is not. The current concept for the Upper Charles Trail, extending unsafely across and along busy Hayden Rowe Street in my opinion violates these ideals.

— Peter LaGoy, Hopkinton Editor’s note: The opinions and comments expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Independent. Submissions should be no more than 400 words and must include the writer’s name and contact information for verification. Letters should be relevant and not primarily for the purpose of promoting an organization or event. Letters may be edited by the Independent staff for space, errors or clarification, and the Independent offers no guarantee that every letter will be published. For a schedule of deadlines for letters and other submissions, check the Hopkinton Independent website (HopkintonIndependent.com) and click on the Contact header, then on Editorial Deadlines.

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Election day parking concern discussed At its April 12 meeting, the Select Board addressed an issue raised by resident Amy Groves regarding traffic in the driveway leading to Hopkinton Middle School on election days. Groves said the NEWS overcrowding has become BRIEFS a safety issue.

Groves made it clear that this is not a politically motivated concern, but rather a safety issue with “bigger and bigger trucks and cars and flatbeds, horse trailers, gardening trailers, everything you can imagine, and every year it gets worse.”

Groves said the political parties in town traditionally have worked well together, but now there are “groups that are coming who are … representing a piece of maybe one political party or maybe representing an issue or maybe unenrolled, and they’re not really paying any attention to what a [party] chair says.”

Added Groves: “It’s been getting demonstrably worse every year.”

Select Board Member Brendan Tedstone noted the low voter turnout and the lack of a strong Republican presence in town and said he didn’t see a need for a change.

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Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh also commented about the safety issue, saying, “I urge you to consider what we can do as a town.” Fellow resident Sean Kimball added his voice, saying his wife recently was in an accident at the location.

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Town welcomes new police officers Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John Porter poses with Nicholas Saletnik (left) and Brennan Grimley (right) at the April 12 Select Board meeting.

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t its April 5 meeting, the Select Board unanimously approved the hiring of two new police officers: Basit Dennis and Sean McKeon.

Dennis got his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, where he played football for the Minutemen. He earned a B.A. in legal studies with a minor in sociology. He then received a master’s degree from Lasell University in homeland security.

Dennis, who hails from Worcester, worked as a public safety officer for UMass Medical School for just under a year and then for the state since 2020.

Asked why he applied to Hopkinton, Dennis said he was impressed with how much the department interacts with the residents.

“The department is very engaged with the community,” he said, noting some of the community programs.

Added Dennis: “Based on today’s social climate, there’s a perception of law enforcement, and I believe that this department represents what other departments should be doing more, engaging with the community and building a rapport with the Police Department and the community at large.”

McKeon has a B.A. in sociology from Assumption. He worked alongside Dennis at UMass Medical School, where he has been employed since 2018.

Asked about how he manages his own mental health, McKeon said: “Keeping a high level of physical fitness goes a long way towards mitigating the stress that I feel. With regards to if I go through a difficult call, a lot of times it’s just helpful to talk it out with a supervisor or somebody who was with me on the call.”

Police Chief Joseph Bennett credited both candidates as having strong communication skills and de-escalation abilities.

Then at the April 12 Select Board meeting, two individuals who currently are in the Police Academy appeared for interviews and were conditionally offered positions as officers.

Brennan Grimley, who hails from Grafton, graduated from Norwich University in 2020 with a degree in criminal justice. After serving as a military police officer with the U.S. Army Reserve, he returned to the area. Having served as a college intern with the Hopkinton Police Department, Grimley reached out to Bennett when he heard there was a job opening.

Bennett said it was “truly a pleasure to work with Brennan” when he interned from 2017-20.

Nicholas Saletnik, 28, grew up in Bellingham and went to Becker College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He interned with the Milford Police Department for two summers while in college. He has five years of experience as a police dispatcher in Mendon and Medway.

“He knows the environment and the culture,” Bennett said.

The Select Board voted to conditionally offer both individuals positions as officers pending successful completion of their Police Academy training.

The board also approved the hiring of Susan Schuler as administrative assistant for the Police Department.

Schuler, who most recently worked as an office manager at Brophy Elementary School in Framingham, said she has lived in Hopkinton for 18 years and was happy to find a position in her town.

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opkinton resident Barjinder Darbhanga, M.D., has joined Franklin Primary Care, affiliated with Milford Regional Physician Group.

Franklin Primary Care is located at 1280 West Central Street, Suite 301, Franklin, and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Darbhanga is no stranger to Milford ReBUSINESS gional Physician Group, BRIEFS having served as a hospitalist since 2014. Prior to MRPG, she worked for six years in the Hospitalist Service at MetroWest Medical Center, where she achieved the best HCAHPS patient satisfaction scores in two consecutive years. Board certified in internal medicine, she earned her medical degree from Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India, and completed a residency in internal medicine at YaleNew Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael

Campus. Dr. Darbhanga has a special interest in women’s health and preventive medicine. …

Milford Regional Medical Center recently welcomed two senior administrators: Beth Cable is the chief financial officer and vice president for finance, and Tricia Oliver is the vice president for public relations, marketing and communications.

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Scott Richardson, president of Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects in Hopkinton, recently joined the board of directors for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Richardson has been involved with the HCA since its inception.

“The HCA is thrilled to have Scott

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Richardson as a new member of our board,” said HCA Executive Director Kelly Grill. “He has been such an instrumental part of the HCA’s history and success that it is only fitting that he now serves in a leadership role helping the HCA chart its next course. His vision, commitment to the community and his talents as an artist are all a welcome addition to our dedicated team.”

The HCA Board of Directors includes local arts and business representatives whose wide range of experience and leadership contribute to the success of the HCA. Board members assist in the fiscal maintenance and stability of the organization as well as participating in fundraising activities.

Blackstone advisors recognized Hopkinton-based Blackstone Valley Wealth Management’s two advisors, James A. Valis and Gregg R. Manis, were included in LPL Financial’s Director’s Club and Freedom Club, respectively. With more than 19,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, LPL awards select advisors with these distinctions based on an advisor’s business success.

“I congratulate James and Gregg on behalf of LPL,” said Angela Xavier, LPL executive vice president, Independent Advisor Services. “We applaud their dedication to making meaningful impacts in the lives of their clients every day. We’re honored to support advisors like them and wish them continued success.”

Valis and Manis are managing partners at Blackstone Valley Wealth Management, located at 22 South Street, and have been providing financial services to clients in the New England area for more than 40 years collectively.

Calvario recognized by Coldwell Banker Hopkinton real estate agent Bernie Calvario was named to the International Sterling Society by Coldwell Banker Realty. The recognition indicates Calvario ranked in the top 18 percent of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide.

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Timlin Event returns live to Hopkinton in June

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Later in the meeting, Khumalo said Cumberland Farms is installing new signage, and the town has engaged an engineering firm to determine what improvements might be implemented.

However, Khumalo said Cumberland Farms has opposed installation of a no left turn sign because it would negatively affect the business.

Select Board Member Amy Ritterbusch suggested residents make Cumberland Farms aware of their concerns.

Inspector of construction hired The Select Board unanimously approved the hiring of Nicole Bratsos as the town’s first inspector of construction, utilities and engineering.

“It’s been a long journey getting to this point, convincing the town that we absolutely needed to create this position to support the amazing work done by our volunteer team as well as by the DPW and Engineering Department,” Khumalo said.

DPW Director John Westerling said Bratsos is about to earn her bachelor’s degree in water quality management, which will be particularly helpful considering the town’s recent problems with its water supply.

The board also unanimously approved the town manager’s appointment of Joyce Emery as the administrative manager for the Fire Department. Emery replaces Mary Carver, who recently retired after 25 years of service.

Outdoor water use restriction starts May 1 As mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year, pursuant to the town’s water use restriction bylaw.

Under chapter 199-6 Section F, lawn sprinklers may be used for lawn watering two days per week, outside of the hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All other outdoor nonessential use is permitted daily outside the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Residents in Precincts 1 and 3 may water on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Precincts 2 and 4 may water on Wednesday and Fridays. No lawn watering is allowed on Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays. This only applies to those water services connected to the municipal water system.

Any person violating this bylaw shall receive a written warning for the first offense. For the second offense, violators are liable to the town in the amount of $100.

For any violations beyond the second offense, water service may be suspended.

For tips on minimizing water use outdoors, visit the town’s website at hopkintonma.gov.

TCMC installs bridges on trail The Trails Coordination and Management Committee recently finished installing bridges on the first section of

L

ike the Boston Marathon, the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event had to scale things down during the pandemic, switching to a virtual road race.

The popular local event is back in person this year for its 19th edition, set to be held June 18 at Hopkinton High School.

The event, also called A Race to Cure ALS, will retain a virtual component this year for those looking to participate on their own.

The 5K road race and family fun day is a fundraiser for The Angel Fund for ALS Research and the work led by Dr. Robert H. Brown at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research at UMass Chan Medical School. More than $2 million has been raised for ALS research since the event’s inception.

The event now is under the direction of Jessie Cox, former longtime director of the Harpoon 5-miler in Boston.

“I love putting on road races, this is kind of my thing,” said Cox, who serves on the board of The Angel Fund. “It was sort of serendipitous timing. I was looking for ways to help The Angel Fund, and the Timlin was looking for someone to run it.”

Cox said she will lean on founder and longtime event director Abbie Rosenberg and the other regular volunteers to help continue the event’s proud tradition.

“I’m picking up where everybody left off,” Cox said.

“My goal this year is to make sure we can give everybody the event they know and love. And hopefully we can keep polishing it up in ways I see fit. I hope we can provide the day of community that everybody in Hopkinton knows and loves.”

The event is named for Sharon Timlin, mother of former Red Sox relief pitcher Mike Timlin. Sharon Timlin was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) in May 2001. She died less than a year later. The event also recognizes and honors the Timlin family’s commitment to ALS research and The Angel Fund

for ALS Research. Mike Timlin and his wife, Dawn, will be guests of honor at the event.

“We are excited that the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will return to an in-person event again this year after being a virtual race for the past two years,” the Timlins said in a statement. “We’ve missed seeing everyone in person for the past two years, so this year is going to feel extra special as we come together again for our 19th annual event.”

The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the family fun day activities with live music, food, games, raffles, a silent auction and other activities from 8:30 to noon.

Also returning this year is the Hopkinton Running Club’s Couch to 5K program (runhopkinton.org/c25k/), a 10-week training regimen that began April 3 and culminates with the Timlin 5K. Early registrations — around 400 as of early April, Cox shared — show a renewed enthusiasm for the Timlin 5K, which often sells out. Assuming the trend continues, it would provide a nice boost to The Angel Fund.

“The pandemic has been hard on everybody, but especially the nonprofit world,” Cox said. “It has suffered, so it’s really exciting to return in person and support the work that Dr. Brown is doing.”

For information about the event, visit sharontimlinrace. org.

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BUSINESS PROFILE: AN ADVERTISER FEATURE

Father-son team at John Anthony’s Landscaping ready to dig in

By Christie Vogt Contributing Writer

J

ohn Anthony Kwasek Sr. began his landscaping career 35 years ago in Framingham. In addition to working with happy customers, Kwasek Sr. says he is thrilled by the before-and-after aspect of his business. “To me, it’s a joy to go into a spring cleanup where it looks like a tornado hit it,” he says. “Then, after we’re done, we get to see how nice it looks — so much sweeter and neater.

You get instant gratification.”

After three decades in the field, Kwasek Sr. has found another source of joy in his work as he welcomes his son, John Kwasek Jr., to the business.

Kwasek Jr. previously worked for another landscaping company and has a degree in landscape contracting from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“Late last year, I decided it was time to make a change, time to join the family business and to use my experiences to help it grow,” Kwasek Jr. says.

“I’m very happy that my son’s coming on,” Kwasek Sr. says. “He’s bringing the business to a different level. He’s got all the knowledge and skills to do so, and I’m excited to be working alongside him.”

The family-owned business offers residential and commercial landscape maintenance and management. Services include spring and fall cleanups, mulch-

John Kwasek Jr. (left) has joined father John Kwasek Sr.’s landscaping business.

ing, aeration, plant design and installation, seeding, fertilizing, mowing and sod installation. In the winter months, they offer snow removal and ice management.

In addition to these services, Kwasek

Jr. specializes in efficient, responsive management. “I like clients who want a one-stop shop,” he says. “I’ll find you what you need, even if it’s something we don’t currently offer. Customers want an

easy button, and we want to be that button for them.”

As spring rolls in, “Cleanups and mulch are a priority for many customers to start the season off on the right foot,” Kwasek Jr. says. “We’re here to provide high-level plant design and installation to guide clients through the remainder of the landscape season as well.”

One recent project the team is proud of is the planting of about 2,000 tulips near the end of the Boston Marathon finish line at 200 Clarendon Street. They hope a stunning blanket of yellow flowers will be in full bloom by April 18.

Operating amid low unemployment rates and within an industry where labor can be a challenge, Kwasek Jr. says one of his goals for growing the business is to ensure a healthy company culture. “I want to create a work environment that is extremely inclusive,” he says, “where people are happy to go to work, happy to stick by us in good times and bad, and there’s a level of trust among everyone.”

The growing team at John Anthony’s is eager to help local residents and businesses with their beautification needs. Customer service is a priority, and the company promises a 24-hour response to all inquiries. To learn more, visit john-anthonys.com or call 617686-2261.

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TOWN OF HOPKINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

PUBLIC NOTICE The Director of Public Works declares a Mandatory State of Water Supply Conservation, effective May 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, for all customers connected to the municipal water system. This Mandatory Action is required by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Final Water Management Act Permit and by Hopkinton’s Town Bylaws, Chapter 199, Article II, Section 199-6: Restricted Water Uses.

Watering lawns, including the use of lawn sprinklers, is allowed for up to two days per week, before 7:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. All other non-essential use is permitted daily before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. The following table details when residents may water their lawns based on the voting precinct in which they live: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4

Tuesdays and Thursdays Wednesdays and Fridays Tuesdays and Thursdays Wednesdays and Fridays

Watering lawns is prohibited on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.

The following penalties apply to violations of this Mandatory State of Water Supply Conservation: • First offense – written warning • Second offense - $100 fine • Third offense and beyond – water service may be suspended More information on this Mandatory Action is available at www.hopkintonma.gov.

The Department of Public Works appreciates your observation of this Mandatory Action.

John K. Westerling, Director of Public Works

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TOWN OF HOPKINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WATER/SEWER DIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE MANDATORY State of Water Supply Conservation We are mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the State, to limit nonessential outdoor use, to protect stream flow, aquatic life and ensure sustainable drinking water. The town is required to implement a MANDATORY State of Water Supply Conservation from May 1st , through September 30th, each year, pursuant to the town’s water use restriction by-law. Under chapter 199-6 Section F; Lawn sprinklers may be used for lawn watering, two days per week, outside of the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. All other outdoor non-essential use is permitted daily outside the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. People residing in precinct one and three may water on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Precincts two and four may water on Wednesday and Fridays. There shall be no lawn watering on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. This only applies to those water services connected to the municipal water system.

A normal lawn only needs about 1” of water per week. If rain is expected, or has just occurred then your system should be shut off for the remainder of the week in order to avoid unnecessary and wasteful water use. In fact the best practice is to always leave the system off and only turn on as needed. Last year we saw record rains throughout the summer yet there were still many systems that were running needlessly before, during, and after the heavy rains. You should check to ensure that your system in not dispensing more then what is needed during a dry week as well. Due to the twice per week restriction, the common belief is the sprinkler system needs to run for extended hours to maintain a green lawn, which is not the case. Your irrigation company can set your sprinklers to maintain the minimum amount required. It is only with each individual water user’s diligence toward efficient water use, that we will be able to maintain safe water levels for drinking and fire protection in case of prolonged drought.

Please plan accordingly if you are trying to establish a new lawn, so that you may comply with these regulations.

We have added a large number of new users this year that will add to the demand especially during the summer months. This makes adherence to the restrictions even more important. We expect the need to run wells #4 and #5 this summer to help meet demands if sprinkler use is high. These wells have elevated levels of iron that although not harmful to drink, will cause discoloration in the water.

The following are the penalties for non-compliance with the Town’s water use restriction by-law. Any person violating this by-law shall receive a written warning for the first offense. For the second offense, any person violating this By-law shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $100.00. For any violations beyond the second offense, water service may be suspended. Fines shall be recovered by inclusion as a charge on the next scheduled water bill.

The Water Department will be keeping users apprised of the current restriction through several methods. There are signs located throughout town at the following locations.

Location of Water Use Restriction Signs 1.

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Main St. @ Exxon West Main @ Wood St. West Bound Wood St. @ Westboro Line East Bound Pond & Spring Intersection South & West Main Intersection West Bound Main @ Pleasant East Bound

7. West Main @ School West Bound 8. Ash @ Park South Bound 9. Hayden Rowe @ Tennis Courts South Bound 10. Hayden Rowe @ Chestnut North Bound 11. East Main St. @ TJ’S West Bound

We will also be utilizing the town websites, newspapers, cable TV and the CodeRed phone call system for emergencies. You can also follow us on Twitter @hopkintonwater for instant department updates. In addition you can subscribe to our notice feed here: https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/watersewer to receive up to date information via email.

For the precinct map please go to: www.hopkintonma.gov/Departments/Town%20Clerk/Hopkinton2010.pdf For tips on minimizing water use outdoors, please visit our web site @ www.hopkintonma.gov If you would like to know if rain is on the way or how much rain we received so you can shut your systems off, you can follow @hopkintonWX on Twitter or check the weather station readings @www.hopkintonwx.com/ click on weather station We thank you for your cooperation in helping to preserve our most important natural resource!

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UCTC requests no action at Town Meeting on trail funding proposals “It has been an outpouring of commentary, and we need time to review it and put it all together and get it back to the community,” Eli Post added.

Eric Sonnett said waiting a year should make it clear that the committee is taking the time to hear residents’ opinions.

“It will give us an opportunity to upgrade our presentation at Town Meeting and be able to look people in the eye and say, ‘Yeah, we did everything we could to get your input and this is what we came up with,’ ” he said.

Added Ken Parker: “I consider it to be a very healthy thing that we’re getting all of this input now, so we’ll be in a much better position to move forward in the future.”

At the April 6 UCTC meeting, the committee continued to hear from residents opposed to the plan.

“Please, please don’t run the trail along Route 85,” resident Mary Jo Ondrechen said during the public com-

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“They can ask all the questions they want, and hopefully we’ll be able to answer them,” Moran said, adding: “We are hoping to receive voluminous feedback. But again, this is all subject to change. We don’t have any idea where this is going to go.”

Left unsaid at the meeting was that there has been strong community opposition to the UCTC’s proposals to run the trail around Marathon School — the School Committee voted 5-0 not to support it — and have it run along Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85) and cross the busy road multiple times.

The members were in agreement that recommending no action was the right call.

“I think it makes a lot of sense to step back, give ourselves some time, and maybe replanning, whatever it takes to get everybody on board, the majority,” Barry Rosenbloom said.

ment portion of the meeting. “You go to the trail to be in the woods, not to walk along on a busy street. … I’d like to see the trail going behind the houses, not in front of the houses, crossing driveways.

It’s not safe. And it’s not the trail experience that one wants when one goes to the trails.”

College Street resident Wayne Eddy, whose property abuts Hayden Rowe Street, said he was “extremely opposed” to having the trail be located there.

“The proposed trail would eliminate every bit of privacy we have in our backyard,” he said.

Hayden Rowe Street resident Scott Knous, organizer of the newly formed advocacy group Hopkinton for a Safe Upper Charles Trail, which has come out against the Hayden Rowe proposal, introduced himself and said he looked forward to working with the UCTC. He was invited to return at a future meeting for a more detailed discussion about

what his group is doing.

Moran said she hoped the workshop would answer residents’ questions about the process.

“We work with the facts,” she said.

“What is the safest? Where can we go that is most acceptable to the folks of Hopkinton? And we continue to take in information. We continue to gather the facts. We hope at our meeting that folks will take this and look at our maps and have questions.”

Added Moran: “The other thing I would like to stress, I know there’s been a ton of conversation about this very small section of Hayden Rowe.

But I would just like to remind people, this is a very long, about a 7- or 8-mile trail that we have been busy working on, all the way from Milford all the way up to Hopkinton State Park. So it really encompasses potentially not only the interests of our total citizenry, but especially East Hopkinton, where a lot of these parts of the trails could impact neighborhoods. And we really are looking forward to everybody participating who is interested.”

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the trail behind Center School, resulting in a 1.2-mile walking/running/mountain biking loop.

The trail work was funded by a $7,500 grant from Athletic Brewing (a non-alcoholic craft beer company) under its Two-For-The Trails grant program, through the 26.2 Foundation. Work was done as a volunteer effort by Carlos Henkle, a local resident and builder.

“When complete, the full trail will extend to Elmwood Farm at Ash Street, but lots of volunteer effort will be needed to complete that work!” shared TCMC Chair Peter LaGoy. Individuals who want to walk the trail should enter behind Center School and follow the green arrows/trail markers to the intersection with the Ridge Trail. Then follow the orange markers on the Ridge Trail to the right. Then in the valley, take a left back toward Center School, following the green markers.

Misc.: Committee appointments approved The Select Board confirmed the appointments of Katie Duval to the Cultural Council, Jennifer Donahue to the Veterans Celebration Committee and eighth-grader Josh Jones to the Youth Commission as middle school representative. ...

The board accepted the resignation of Cynthia Esthimer from the Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group. She had served since 2016. ...

The Select Board accepted a donation of $3,100 from the estate of Henry Welzel to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee in memory of Jane Welzel. …

The board approved the town manager to execute solar site control agreements with Solect Energy Development relating to photovoltaic projects at Marathon School, Hopkins School, the middle school and the high school.

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Local organizations host Town Meeting, Town Election primers

By Jerry Spar Managing Editor

W

ith Town Meeting and Town Election approaching, a couple of local organizations have plans for programs to educate residents about the issues and candidates.

The 10th annual Know Your Vote forum, sponsored by eHop (ehop.org), will be held Monday, April 25, from 7-9 p.m. from the HCAM studio at 77 Main Street. It will be broadcast live on HCAM and YouTube and be available for viewing on tape.

“This is a unique opportunity to get the answers you need from town officials before Town Meeting,” eHop states. Town Meeting is May 2.

The panel will include the town manager, assistant town manager, Select Board chair, superintendent, HPS director of finance & operations, School Committee chair, DPW director, Upper Charles Trail Committee chair and other town leaders including the town clerk, town moderator, Planning Board vice chair, and Parks & Recreation Commission chair.

Residents can submit questions via YouTube chat, email (knowyourvote@ ehop.org) and Facebook (@ehop01748).

Questions also can be submitted in advance via email.

Meanwhile, the Hopkinton Women’s Club will host the 34th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The event will be broadcast on HCAM from the cable station’s studio.

Residents are encouraged to attend and pose questions to citizens running for office in the May 16 Annual Town Election.

Home viewers also will have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of time

or that evening by using live@hcam.tv for emails and 508-333-5858 for texts.

Select Board finalizes Town Meeting location Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center, the Select Board decided at its April 12 meeting.

Town Meeting normally is held at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, but the Health Department recommended the field house, which is larger and allows for more room between people, and has better air flow.

“I’m all in favor of the larger space,” Select Board Chair Irfan Nasrullah said.

Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m.

The board also agreed to sign the Town Meeting warrant, took positions on a number of articles and reviewed draft motions.

Among the articles for which the board unanimously agreed to recommend approval are the fiscal year 2023 operating budget, a PFAS filtration system for Well 6, Fruit Street turf field replacement, and a tax increment finance agreement with Lykan Bioscience.

The board decided to hold off on making its recommendation on Community Preservation funds and recommendations due to concerns about the Upper Charles Trail Committee proposals. The following day, the UCTC decided to request no action on its CPC requests.

The board also postponed establishing a position on land acquisition of the wooded area behind 71 Frankland Road, where Seaboard Solar is planning to build a solar array.

Those items were to be brought up again at the board’s April 19 meeting.

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ach week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature 2-year-old Storm.

Here is Baypath’s description of Storm: “Are you looking for a gorgeous, fun loving, energetic girl to add to your family? A running partner?

Looks no further than Storm!

“Two year-old Storm is looking for an active family who has time to spend with her throughout the day. She loves her walks, playtime and running around with other dogs! She is also a great running partner for people.

A fenced-in yard would be ideal for her as she would love to run around and play with her toys. She is a big people person and loves to meet everyone she sees.

“Storm does well in her crate when no one is home. We believe she would do best in a home with teenagers and adults (but not cats).”

For more information on Storm and any of the other available pets at Baypath, email adopt@baypathhumane.org or visit baypathhumane.org/adopt.

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he School Committee at its April 6 meeting ratified three-year contracts for the teachers and custodians unions and a one-year contract for the school physician.

Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh said that using an interest-based model for negotiations proved successful and resulted in a more collaborative process.

The Hopkinton Teachers Association pact includes a 2.5 percent cost of living increase in the first year and a 2.75 percent increase in the second and third years.

The superintendent noted that stipends for teachers involved with extracurricular activities were boosted in order to be at market value. Increased time for parent conferences and time learning for students are among the other provisions.

The agreement with the Custodians Union Local 335 AFSCME Council 93 AFL/CIO includes cost of living increases of 2 percent for all three years as well as a 1.75 step increase.

Some of the other contract features include a 30-minute orientation for new members, changes to reimbursement for clothing to include outdoor gear and flexible time on eight-hour shifts in conjunction with the schools’ different starting times.

Also ratified was a one-year contract with school physician Dr. Stephanie Bodor for a total of $7,517.52.

School Committee Chair Nancy Cavanaugh praised all who were involved in the negotiations. She said it was very

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helpful during the process to hear more of the stories behind what the teachers were looking for and why.

Of the teachers group she said, “It felt like we were all working collaboratively to come to — ‘These are what the issues are and this is how we can solve them together.’ ”

SEPAC seeks parent involvement In other business, the committee heard a presentation by Jen Halliday, chair of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).

She noted that she is the sole person on the elected board now, largely because of COVID-19 when interest by parents fizzled out.

Halliday said SEPAC works to establish goals and priorities so that all students, including those with disabilities, have better educational outcomes.

A supportive network of parents, she said, can give people a sense of community and make them feel like they are not alone in their experiences with their special education children.

She emphasized that the group does not have any authority to set policy but it can take concerns to the decision-makers for their consideration.

Hopkinton has 550 students with individualized education program (IEP) plans; 180 on 504 plans (that provide accommodations focusing on how students learn); and 30 students with out-of-district placements. Those numbers translate to 12.4 percent of the student body using these services.

Halliday said she had thoughts of disbanding SEPAC at the start of the pandemic but felt it was important to continue and give a voice to parents of children with disabilities who may feel isolated.

“I don’t want others to feel alone,” Halliday said.

To that end, on June 7 at 7 p.m. at a location to be determined, there will be a call for nominations to fill four board seats.

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During her report, Superintendent Cavanaugh highlighted some enrollment numbers at the youngest grades.

As of April 6, there are 210 children registered for kindergarten and 33 students to come out of the pre-K program for a total of 243.

In addition, she said that pre-K enrollment usually is in the 80-81 range but there are 99 children enrolled with five School Committee | 15

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HHS concert band wins MICCA gold

The Hopkinton High School concert band won a gold medal at the MICCA Festival April 1-3 and as a result was invited to perform at Mechanics Hall in Worcester the following weekend.

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ollowing a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, The Hopkinton Public Schools Music Department once again hosted and participated in the 2022 Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Concert and Choral Festival the weekend of April 1-3.

Hopkinton took home a number of awards, led SCHOOLS by the Hopkinton High NOTEBOOK School concert band winning a gold medal. Silver medals went to the HHS singing group Noteworthy, the HHS chorus, the HHS orchestra, the Grade 8 band and the Grade 8 orchestra.

The purpose of the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association is to encourage and support the development of elementary, middle and high school performing ensembles in an educational, non-competitive festival setting. The Concert and Choral Festivals provide an opportunity for evaluation by nationally acclaimed adjudicators. Each group performs three selections within

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more pending evaluations. As a result, there will be an additional classroom to accommodate the increase.

District turns down school choice At a brief meeting April 7, the School Committee voted not to participate in school choice for the 2022-23 school year.

Hopkinton traditionally does not participate in the program, which would allow students from other districts to enter the local schools. The student’s district would be responsible for the associated costs.

“In theory I would like to be able to open our doors, but in reality I know that we just don’t have room,” Fargiano said.

a 30-minute time slot. Then each group receives a 25-minute clinic from one of the adjudicators, as well as scoresheets from each of the adjudicators, recorded adjudicators’ comments and a performance recording. Gold Medal Showcase for Concert and Choral ensembles took place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on April 10.

Hopkinton Middle School was one of five locations hosting the Concert Festival concurrently with Belchertown High School, Bellingham High School, Foxboro High School and King Philip Regional High School. The MICCA Choral Festival ran concurrently at two other locations: Westborough High School and Norwood High School.

“We would like to thank all of the parent volunteers from the Hopkinton Music Association, student volunteers and HPS music teachers for all of their efforts in making the Hopkinton MICCA site a success,” Hopkinton Public Schools Music Director Craig Hay stated.

Kazanjian shines at BPA competition Hopkinton’s Bennett Kazanjian, a student at Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham, won multiple awards at the 2022 Massachusetts Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference, which included virtual and in-person events.

Kazanjian took first place in server administration using Microsoft, second in computer network technology, second in device configuration and troubleshooting, fourth in computer security, and fifth in network administration using Cisco. He also was part of a team that finished second in network design.

Competing in the cybersecurity/digital forensics virtual competition in February, Kazanjian qualified for the top 10 with his ransomware attack on ACER Corporation and will present on May 6 for the Best in Show Award.

Students who placed first or second in their competitions qualified to attend the National Leadership Conference in Dallas next month.

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Doug Scott, the business/technology/engineering subject matter leader for Grades 6-12, is thrilled the kids will be able to showcase their work in person after COVID-19 meant scaled-back remote events over the past two years.

“This year the kids have a chance to shine and enjoy the rewards of their hard work,” Scott said.

The school district chose to keep the robotics programs alive at the middle and high schools during the pandemic despite having to work within constraints.

“It was a major commitment for the students and teachers,” Scott noted. “I’m happy to see the kids get to get back to some sense of normalcy after a couple of years.”

Two of the high school teams qualified through Google’s community service category, while two others scored high in the regional skills rankings at the Southern New England qualifier.

Sophomore Rithika Kilari, a builder and documenter on Team 2602 Jaguars, explained that the Google challenge involves using robotic skills and resources to make significant contributions to the community.

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“Our goal is to spread awareness about STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] around the globe,” she said. Activities included hosting a “girl powered” event featuring different stations such as rocket building and 3D pens.

In addition, team members conducted interviews to learn about STEM education in other countries. They followed up by teaching physics to underprivileged kids in India and working with the nonprofit Prepare to give chemistry lessons via Zoom, among other more localized activities.

Kilari said that communication is the most important skill teams learn. “Everyone has their own ideas and schedules, and finding compromises for things ranging anywhere from what changes to make on the robot to what time to schedule meetings has become so common that I know I’ll be able to use that skill in any group environment,” she said.

Senior Treavor Weeden of Team 2602F said “patience and determination” helps him to focus during competitions and stay on task, while several students talked about the friendships they made and the importance of teamwork as highlights of participation.

Prudhivi, a programmer and builder, cited memories of competitions and awards as special but also recalled a robotics sleepover when team members went outside at 3 a.m. to hike together.

“I’ve gained lifelong friends and met people from all over the world that have similar interests as me,” Prudhivi said.

Sophomore teammate Disha Mudenur said that learning to collaborate and be organized are even more important than acquiring building skills.

“There are many moving parts, and having a good team dynamic is so essential to function as a team,” Mudenur said.

Mudenur is looking forward to meeting other students, watching their approach to the competition and especially figuring out how to communicate with competitors who speak other languages.

Part of the robotics experience, Mudenur added, includes helping and mentoring teams at the middle school and hosting a high school helpline so the younger kids can ask questions.

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Robotics teams head to world competition

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students to compete in the VEX IQ program in Dallas from May 8-10.

Coached by Patricia Allen, media literacy and guidance seminar teacher at HMS, the teams are assisted by parent volunteer John Fitzgerald. The HMS competitors also had to design, build, and program a robot to play a game called “Pitching In” at the Worlds.

Like their older counterparts, the HMS robotics teams have had a history of success at the global event. Last year, Allen noted, the RoboHiller Titans 1715T won a middle school excellence award, which is the highest honor a team can earn.

This year, the RoboHiller Big Brains 1715B won an online STEM research project for their Biomimicry in Engineering submission and will accept their trophy at VEX Worlds next month.

Only 15 awards are given out globally, Allen said, and they also earned a design award at regionals, making them a double qualifier.

Being a member of the robotics teams takes a lot of time commitment.

The high school kids meet five days a week for the full school year and sometimes outside of school as well.

The middle school students meet on Thursday afternoons, but closer to competitions they often meet three more times per week, according to Allen.

Sixth grader Shrivas Kumar of the RoboHiller Big Brains noted, “I look forward to the problems we will face, the satisfaction from solving them and the friends we’ll make,” during the process.

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ike the Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School robotics teams, members of the Business Professionals of America Club from HHS will be in Dallas in early May. The 27 BPA students will be competing May 4-8 at the National Leadership Conference, which offers contests and workshops in an array of categories including finance and accounting, management marketing and communications, business administration, digital communication and design and management information systems.

Like the robotics teams, the BPA students earn their spots at the nationals by competing at local and regional events.

Doug Scott, the business/technology/engineering subject matter leader for grades 6-12, noted that the organization has achieved success in the past, winning national titles in computer network design and video production.

In addition, he said, HHS students have had top three placements in global marketing teams.

Club members meet twice a month but spend a lot of time in between doing independent project work, according to Scott.

Senior Sucheta Sunder will be competing in the computer modeling event that requires designing and 3D modeling a community park.

Sunder said the club has a “knack for pulling people towards it,” and is unique in the many events it offers with

Members of the Hopkinton High School Business Professionals of America team pose at a recent regional competition.

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In addition to meeting new people, Sunder said participation teaches “the importance of teamwork, leadership, hard work and most of all, enjoying yourself through the process.”

With in-person events curtailed the last couple of years, Scott said activities like BPA are “super important now more than ever.” He expressed thanks to the private donors, HPTO and Hopkinton schools for supporting the kids.

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Stewart’s ties to Hopkinton are through her best friend from college who is a resident. That friend, in turn, connected her with Scott.

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The Hopkinton Independent invited all candidates to answer some basic questions about their background and provide a general statement. On these pages we present the first group of responses. The second group will be published in our May 4 issue. All of them will be available for viewing online at HopkintonIndependent.com.

Below is a list of all positions on the ballot.

Select Board (3 years, vote for 2) Mary Jo LaFreniere, Democrat* (incumbent) John Coutinho, Republican* Shahidul Mannan, Democrat* School Committee (3 years, vote for 1) Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh, Democrat* (incumbent) Christopher Melton, Republican School Committee (2 years, vote for 1) Ashley Fogg, Unenrolled Holly Morand, Democrat* School Committee (1 year, vote for 1) Jennifer Devlin, Democrat* Jared Pray, Democrat Board of Assessors (3 years, vote for 1) Peter Mimmo, Democrat* Board of Health (3 years, vote for 1) Richard Jacobs, Unenrolled (incumbent) Board of Library Trustees (3 years, vote for 2) Susan Porter, Democrat* (incumbent) David Dollenmayer, Democrat Board of Library Trustees (2 years, vote for 1) Anne Beauchamp, Democrat* Cemetery Commission (3 years, vote for 1) Kyla McSweeney, Democrat* (incumbent) Cemetery Commission (2 years, vote for 1) Linda Kimball, Unenrolled

Commissioners of Parks & Recreation (3 years, vote for 1) Cynthia Esthimer, Democrat* (incumbent) Commissioners of Trust Funds (3 years, vote for 1) Susan Kurys, Democrat* (incumbent) Constable (3 years, vote for 1) Michael Hayes, Democrat* (incumbent) Constable (2 years, vote for 1) John Cardillo, Unenrolled Beth Malloy, Democrat* Michael Torosian, Unenrolled Housing Authority (5 years, vote for 1) Linda Di Bona, Republican* Nancy Drawe, Democrat* Housing Authority (2 years, vote for 1) Rebeka Hoffman, Democrat* (incumbent) Planning Board (5 years, vote for 2) Maria Elyse Barrett Mihajloski, Democrat* Ronny Priefer, Democrat* Planning Board (1 year, vote for 1) Francis Deyoung, Unenrolled (incumbent) Town Clerk (3 years, vote for 1) Connor Degan, Democrat* (incumbent) Town Moderator (3 years, vote for 1) Ellen Rutter, Democrat* * Denotes caucus nominee

Town Election PETER MIMMO

Position being sought: Board of Assessors Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Attorney practicing in civil rights litigation and enforcement Education: Syracuse University, B.S., communications, 1996; Suffolk University Law School, 2000 Years lived in Hopkinton: 7 (since September 2015) Governmental experience: 20 years as of December 2022 with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Additional volunteer/service experience: Town of Northbridge, Personnel Board, 2002-14 Town of Northbridge, Town Manager Search Committee General statement: I am Peter M. Mimmo, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, and I am running for the open seat on the Hopkinton Board of Assessors. This is my first time running for local office and I am excited about the opportunity to serve our community. Hopkinton has been my home since 2015. My family moved here from Northbridge, where I served in appointed positions on the Personnel Board and the Town Manager Search Committee. That work was rewarding and made me feel connected to the Northbridge community where we lived for 14 years.

As an attorney practicing civil rights litigation, I have dedicated my career to public service. During my career, I have seen how the selfless work of our state’s public agencies assist those most in need.

With your support, I hope to continue my dedication to public service by also serving our community.

In Hopkinton, we pride ourselves on the quality of the services from our town in education, public safety and our beautiful parks and diverse recreational opportunities. In order to maintain these services, it is important to ensure that our property taxes are fair and appropriate, and that our seniors and veterans in need receive the abatements they deserve to help preserve that fairness. As a member of the Board of Assessors, I would do my utmost to work thoughtfully with fellow board members and the skilled professional staff to do just that.

I respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, May 16, 2022.

SUSAN E. PORTER

Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees, 3-year term (incumbent) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Registered nurse, surgical intensive care unit, and health care consultant (retired) Education: Boston University, B.S., nursing Years lived in Hopkinton: 46 Governmental experience: 9 years on Board of Library Trustees, 5 years as chair Additional volunteer/service experience: Library volunteer (9 years) General statement: My name is Susan Porter. I am currently the chairperson of the Hopkinton Public Library Board of Trustees and I am running for reelection.

My time on the board has encompassed the planning, financing and construction of our new library, several director changes and, of course, COVID restrictions.

As we transition back to “normal” operations after COVID restrictions, I am excited to be a part of the library’s future.

Because of these changes and several personnel changes, I feel that the Board of Trustees needs to maintain consistency. The board and I look forward to working with new director Nanci Hill and are excited to see what she will bring.

I am also excited to be involved in the evolution of library offerings. Some examples are increased e-books and audio offerings, a 3D printer, multicultural offerings, memory cafes and kits, and soon a “library of things.”

I have always been passionate about libraries. Growing up, the library was my comfort zone. When we moved to Hopkinton, one of my first actions was to apply for a library card. It has been a source of pleasant reading, serious research and everything in between.

My husband, Michael, and I raised our daughter here, and she now lives in town with her family. My love for books and the library has been passed down to my granddaughters, one of whom is a library substitute during college breaks.

I would appreciate your vote at the Annual Hopkinton Election on May 16, 2022.

DAVID DOLLENMAYER

Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees, 3-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired Professor of German, literary translator Education: Ph.D. in Germanic languages, Princeton University Years lived in Hopkinton: 44 years Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: Center Trail steward, volunteer at Heirloom Harvest CSA (community supported agriculture) in Westborough, trustee of Touchstone Community School in Grafton General statement: In late 2021 I was appointed to complete an unexpired term as trustee of the library, and now I hope to win your votes for a full, three-year term. As an emeritus professor of German language and literature at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a professional translator of German fiction and nonfiction (mostly biographies and art history), I have had a lifelong love of books and reading and feel a deep connection to the library as a place that provides all our residents free access to the joy, pleasure and information that books and other media offer. I am also pleased that the library is a busy meeting place for town clubs and organizations.

I look forward to continuing to support Nanci Hill, the new director of the library, and to working with the other trustees, the Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation to maintain and expand the library’s many programs. I’m especially impressed by the conversation sessions offered to learners of English as a second (or third or fourth) language.

ANNE BEAUCHAMP

Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees, 2-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Pre-K-12 coordinator for curriculum, assessment and accountability at Wellesley Public Schools Education: B.A., Smith College; Ph.D. in educational psychology and research, University of Kansas Years lived in Hopkinton: 8.5 Governmental experience: Novice Additional volunteer/service experi-

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ence: Girl Scout troop leader, founder of a local accessible, free Santa event for kids with special or mental health needs, classroom volunteer General statement: I am running as a candidate for election to the Hopkinton Public Library Board of Trustees, and would appreciate your vote.

I believe public libraries say a lot about a community, and I am proud of how our library represents Hopkinton. I have always depended heavily on my local library; libraries have enriched every aspect and stage of my life. When I moved to Hopkinton in 2013, our library was “the little engine that could,” being much bigger in soul than in physical presence. Thanks to our neighbors’ hard work and voters’ approval, we have a library facility that can embody our library’s mission to “inspire exploration, discovery and engagement as we enrich and strengthen the social network of our diverse community.” I am excited for the opportunity to work with the Board and the library director for the benefit of the community.

I graduated from Smith College and the University of Kansas. At Wellesley Public Schools, I now lead equity-focused strategic use of educational data. With a husband and three daughters ages 4, 9 and 12, my main volunteerism has been leading my older daughters’ Girl Scout troops and supporting the troops’ works of community action. I have also been a classroom support volunteer and established and ran an accessible Santa visit event in town.

As I turn a page in the nature of my service, I would be honored to receive your vote of support in the Town of Hopkinton Annual Election on Monday, May 16, 2022.

LINDA KIMBALL

Position being sought: Cemetery Commission, 2-year term Party affiliation: Independent Occupation: Recently retired after 25 years as a teacher Education: Master’s in education Years lived in Hopkinton: 42 Governmental experience: Have been active in following the Hopkinton government for many years Additional volunteer/service experience: Years with the PTA, Boy Scouts, Public Library, Senior Center General statement: Make sure that the six cemeteries in Hopkinton are looked after to honor those that are interred there.

Hoping to work with Capital Improvements to replace deteriorating roads at Mount Auburn and Evergreen cemeteries.

SUSAN KURYS

Position being sought: Commissioners of Trust Funds (incumbent) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Business and nonprofit consultant Education: MBA, Stanford University Years lived in Hopkinton: 24 Governmental experience: Currently serving as Commissioner of Trust Funds and as the chair of the Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: I volunteer for several local and regional nonprofits.

General statement: Hi. My name is Sue Kurys and I’m running for re-election to the Commissioners of Trust Funds. For the last three years, I have had the honor of serving the town and its benefactors by ensuring funds from the trusts are disbursed according to the wishes of the generous Hopkinton residents who bequeathed them

The Hopkinton Independent • April 20, 2022 • 19 to the town. I will bring both my knowledge and experience, as well as my commitment to serving all the people of Hopkinton. Please vote for me on May 16.

CYNTHIA ESTHIMER

I fell in love with Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine — a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. I have enjoyed volunteering there for 13 years. My family and I have fostered many dogs and have placed several here in town. Most recently I have volunteered at Milford Regional Hospital as a compassionate care companion in palliative care.

General statement: I have always been interested in the role of constable for the Town of Hopkinton. I have a very flexible work schedule that allows the time to volunteer in this position. Having lived and worked in Hopkinton for the past 27 years, I’ve come to know and love our community. I’m always looking for a way to give back to the town, and I think constable is a good fit for me. I ask for your consideration and vote come May 16th.

Position being sought: Commissioners of Parks & Recreation Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired Newton afterschool program director Education: BFA Massachusetts College of Art & Design, M.A. expressive arts therapist Lesley University Years lived in Hopkinton: 36 Governmental experience: Parks & Recreation Commissioner, Upper Charles Trail Committee, Trails Coordination and Management Committee, Lake Maspenock Weed Control and Management Citizen Advisory Group, Sandy Beach Ad Hoc Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: Lake Maspenock Preservation Association, Newton After School Association General statement: I am one of your Parks & Recreation commissioners and I am running for reelection on May 16, 2022. I would be honored to have your vote so that I may continue our new and ongoing projects.

Over the last three years we have completely redone EMC Park playground, have completed the dog park on Fruit Street, and plan to lay down new turf fields at Fruit Street. I am particularly excited about improvements at Sandy Beach as we continue to create a park for everyone to enjoy on the lake. And yes, at last we will begin work to plan pickleball courts!

Providing support for our excellent director and coordinators is very important to me. We are fortunate to have a strong commission that shares a vision to offer all of Hopkinton’s residents outstanding sports programs, recreational activities and well-maintained parks.

Please vote on May 16!

Position being sought: Constable, 2-year term Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Fire alarm operator/ television producer Education: Graduated Malden High School Years lived in Hopkinton: Since 1987 Governmental experience: Served on the Youth Commission Additional volunteer/service experience: Call firefighter in Hopkinton for 32 years, Hopkinton Auxiliary Police for 2 years, Hopkinton Little League board and coach 7 years, Hopkinton-Ashland Pop Warner board and coach 6 years, Hop-TV and HCAM volunteer 4 years, St. Paul’s Building Committee 2 years General statement: I am running for the open 2-year spot vacated by the passing of my friend Frank D’Urso. I feel that my knowledge of the town and its rich history will make me the best candidate to fulfill the function of town constable.

JOHN CARDILLO

ELLEN D’ARCY RUTTER

Position being sought: Constable, 2-year term Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Retired from 30 years in high tech Education: University of Massachusetts, pre-law Years lived in Hopkinton: 25 Governmental experience: None Additional volunteer/service experience: See statement below General statement: My name is John Cardillo and I’m running for town constable. I have lived in Hopkinton for the past 25 years and have been involved in many activities in town. I have coached softball for my daughter, Kimberly, and was assistant Little League Baseball coach for my son, Jason. I was on the Little League board as equipment manager. I was involved with Hopkinton High School cheerleading (of which Kimberly was a part) as unofficial photographer. Her senior year, Kim was elected team captain. For 3 1/2 years I have been photographing for the Hopkinton Independent, an experience I’ve enjoyed immensely!

My children have benefited from their education here in Hopkinton. Jason went to the University of Vermont. Kimberly went to the University of South Carolina. Jason received a degree in mechanical engineering, as did Kimberly. Kimberly also earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. My wife and I loved raising our children in Hopkinton because of the opportunities it afforded them; the multitude of activities, provided by the town, which kept them involved and engaged.

I decided to retire (30 years in high tech) shortly after the passing of my wife, Cindy, to cancer in 2017.

At that time, I might have chosen to leave Hopkinton, but I decided to stay! Hopkinton is an inviting, vibrant community that continues to grow in population as well as opportunity!

Allow me the opportunity to give back to our community as your constable.

BETH MALLOY

Position being sought: Constable, 2-year term Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Michael Lisnow Respite Center group home staff Education: Graduated Arlington High School, attended Mass.

College of Liberal Arts Years lived in Hopkinton: 27 Governmental experience: 9 years on Affordable Housing Fund Committee Additional volunteer/service experience: After years of volunteering through the scouts and our schools,

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Position being sought: Town moderator Party affiliation: Lifelong Democrat Occupation: Marketing operations manager in the pharmaceutical industry Education: Princeton University, B.A. in English; Fairfield University, MBA Years lived in Hopkinton: I’ve been in Hopkinton for 20-plus years. I moved to Hopkinton in 2000 with my young family; both my sons graduated from Hopkinton High (2020 and 2021). (I briefly landed in Milford for two years in 2005-06.)

Governmental experience: I have had a role supporting Town Meeting for the past five years. as deputy and acting town moderator.

Additional volunteer/service experience: My volunteer experience includes my neighborhood association, my church (board and other roles), and I’m on the board of an exciting new college access nonprofit.

General statement: I’m Ellen Rutter. I’m excited to be running for Hopkinton town moderator.

As your moderator, I’ll bring a fresh perspective and new energy to Town Meeting moderator responsibilities, including making sure that the meeting is run according to our bylaws and town charter.

Town Meeting offers all of us the opportunity to be involved in running Hopkinton. We residents make important decisions at Town Meeting — including ratifying our annual ~$100M budget. It is a forum for residents, committees and employees to help govern Hopkinton!

Over the past five years, I’ve supported Town Meeting as deputy town moderator, acting town moderator (February 2019, Special Town Meeting) and now appointed town moderator. It’s a role I have done, and one I enjoy!

Throughout my career in marketing, meeting facilitation has been one of my primary responsibilities.

In my current job, I facilitate complex meetings for a pharmaceutical company. I’ve been regularly recognized for effectively engaging all stakeholders, navigating complex discussions and getting to fair outcomes efficiently. I’m excited to bringing my experience and skills to the town moderator role.

My community engagement has included volunteering on my neighborhood association board, serving on the board at my church and for a college access nonprofit, and participating in local politics.

As Hopkinton grows, we need to ensure that all Hopkinton voices are heard. We need to manage our meetings effectively and efficiently. We need to keep Hopkinton moving forward.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

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Friends of Whitehall spring cleanup April 23 The Friends of Whitehall’s spring lake and trail cleanup will be held Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m.-noon. Participants will gather at the boat landing parking lot at Whitehall State Park on Wood Street

(Route 135) and be assigned areas of trails and shoreline around the lake to clean up debris and refuse. Gloves, trash bags, tools, bug spray and water will be provided, along with coffee and donuts for volunteers. This cleanup is being done with the approval of the Department of Recreation. For more information, visit friendsofwhitehall.org.

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on its farm at 199 Pond Street. The event will feature interactions with farm animals (including a miniature horse and chickens) along with kids games, an art sale and a bake sale.

There also will be live music from Joel Kahn, Shell Theory and Blonde Dog. For more information or to make a donation, visit mightycause.com/story/Sisbgg.

Ukraine benefit at local farm April 30

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The Bower family is hosting a Ukraine benefit on Saturday, April 30,

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HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Climate Reality Project with Scott Richardson | April 22, 7:00 p.m.

The HCA is pleased to host Scott Richardson for a special Earth Day event as part of the HCA’s “Art of Conversation” series sponsored by Atlas Wealth Strategies. Scott will discuss “Twenty-One Climate Actions for 2022” based on the findings of the internationally acclaimed Climate Reality Project. Learn how everyone can incorporate sustainability into their business objectives and personal lives.

Afrobeats Dance Workshop | April 23, 2:00 p.m.

HCA is so excited to have Chefiatou Tokou back for another workshop!

Afrobeats is a one-day dance class that is great for youth 4 years old to adults!

Have fun dancing and learning about the history of African dance. The different steps and movement taught are to awaken happiness, self-confidence, creativity, and the joy of dancing. Get your tickets soon — this workshop will sell out!

Project Empathy | April 29 & 30 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Project Empathy is a performance piece in which people are tasked with telling one another’s true, life-changing stories.

Eight courageous people from local communities have been selected, each who have a strong sense of self, the willingness to be open with one another, and a powerful story to tell. Each person is paired up with another cast member and tasked with telling each other’s stories.

Mike The Bubble Man | April 30 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | FUN for Kids!

Mike the Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about BUBBLES! Through music, choreography, and comedy, bubbles come alive, sparking imagination and wonder. Exploring science through bubbles creates an entertaining learning environment that introduces shapes, colors, and chemistry.

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The Knights of Columbus is hosting a fundraising event for adults (18 and up) called A Nite at the Races on Saturday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Hall (20 Church Street). Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be 10 horse races and 10 grand prize gift drawings.

All admission tickets, which are $10 each, are eligible for a door prize. Food and beverages, including premium beer and wine, will be available. For more information, visit bishopricekoc.org.

Police Association Kids Fishing Derby May 14 The Hopkinton Police Association will host the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday morning, May, 14, at the Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association on Lumber Street. This free event is for ages 15 and under who live in Hopkinton and surrounding towns.

The first 150 children to register will receive a free T-shirt. Refreshments are provided, and trophies will be presented

to children who catch the most fish and the biggest fish. For more information, contact Officer Jay Deiana at 508-4973401, ext. 1290.

Timlin Event at HHS June 18 Registration is open for the 19th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which is returning in person to Hopkinton High School on June 18. The event, also called A Race to Cure ALS, will retain a virtual component this year.

The 5K road race and family fun day is a fundraiser for The Angel Fund for ALS Research. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the family fun day activities with live music, food, games, raffles, a silent auction and other activities until noon. For more information or to register, visit sharontimlinrace.org.

MBCC Against the Tide at State Park June 18 The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will host its annual Against the Tide event on Saturday, June 18, at Hopkinton State Park. The event features multiple competitions and recreational activities, including a half-mile or 1-mile swim, a 5K or 10K run and a 3-mile fitness walk. There also will be a virtual component from June 11-18. Proceeds benefit MBCC’s work toward breast cancer prevention, locally and nationally. For more information and to register, visit mbcc.org/swim.

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Kate Powers and Sean Golembiewski started their outdoor track and field seasons with a bang, setting records in their first dual meet on April 11 against visiting Norwood.

In the girls team’s 124-12 victory, Powers won the discus with a throw of 147 feet, 9 inches that broke her own school record by 7 SPORTS feet. She also won the shot put.

ROUNDUP Also winning multiple individual events for the girls were Kiki Fossbender (200 meters, long jump) and Bridget O’Connor (high jump, triple jump). Additionally, Steph Johnson (800), Bethel Flanagan (400) and Grace Joy (mile) won individual events and then joined Ava Carboni to win the 4x400 relay.

The all-freshmen team of Lily O’Hara, Alina Zhu, Natalie Nguyen and Savannah Rivera won the 4x100 relay, while Carmen Thomas (100), Kiley Locke (400 hurdles), Ellie Driscoll (100 hurdles), Elyse Srodawa (2 mile) and Sarah Furlong (javelin) posted wins.

In the boys team’s 114-18 victory, Golembiewski broke the school record in the 100 meters with a time of 11.15 seconds. He also won the 400.

Other winners for HHS included Craig Salois (mile), Drew Bialobrzeski (400 hurdles), Wyatt Ruff (800), Kevin Prasanna (discus), Seamus Murphy (high jump), Dylan Michaud (long jump), Anshu Velur (triple jump), Russell Perryman (javelin), Riley Finnegan (shot put), Matt Burdulis (2 mile) and the 4x100 relay team.

On April 6, the girls topped Holliston, 84-52. Powers won the shot put and discus, Fossbender won the 100 and the long jump, Shelby Jones won the 400, Driscoll won the 100 hurdles, Bethel Flanagan won the 800, Furlong won the javelin and the 4x100 relay of Emma DeMichele, Driscoll, Kayla Pandian and Thomas won as well.

The boys routed Holliston, 98-38. Golembiewski won the 100 and 200, Luke Boothroyd won the 400, Will Bialobrzeski won the 110 hurdles, Drew Bialobrzeski won the 400 hurdles, Jake Lacoche won the 800, Ruff won the mile, Salois won the 2 mile, Perryman won the javelin and Velur won the triple jump. The 4x100 and 4x400 relays also were victorious.

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In its home opener on April 8, the Hillers held off Westwood, 5-4. Nick Paharik struck out the final batter with runners on second and third for the save. Andrew Gaughan, Joey Carrazza and Charlie Simulis had RBI hits in the Hillers’ threerun fourth inning, and Carrazza and Simulis also had RBIs in the second inning. …

Softball dropped a 6-4 decision at Medfield on April 11. Ashley Callery went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, Caroline DeSimone hit a double and Kelsea McCoy picked up one RBI. The Hillers lost their opener, 6-3, to Westwood on April 9. Holly Paharik hit a home run and Zoe Adams had an RBI triple to lead the offense.

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Boys lax earns first win The HHS boys lacrosse team traveled to Holliston on April 11 and returned with a 12-6 victory. Owen MacDonald led the way with three goals and four assists, while Logan DelPonte contributed four goals and two assists.

The boys fell to King Philip, 17-7, on April 7. On April 1, the Hillers fell to Westwood, 11-7. MacDonald scored four goals and Rocco Horgan made 14 saves in the HHS net. …

Girls lacrosse fell to visiting Holliston, 18-10, on April 11 despite three goals each from Michaela Scannevin and Emily Hayward. Emma Dacey added two goals, while Rachel Bouvier and Jayme Arena scored once each.

The Hillers fell to King Philip, 14-5, on April 7. On April 5, the Hillers fell to Medfield, 19-8. Hayward scored three goals, Dacey and Arena each scored twice and Scannevin had the other HHS goal.

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Boys tennis posted a 3-2 victory over Westwood on April 8. Lex Kaye won at first singles, Pranav Kapur won at third singles and TJ Weeden and Sooraj Sambasivam won at second doubles. The boys then blanked Medfield, 5-0, on April 11.

On April 1, the boys topped Wachusett, 4-1. Adam Glace won at second singles, Kapur won at third singles, Spencer Smith and Adam Palacios won at first doubles, while Weeden and Rishit Shekhar won at second doubles. …

Girls tennis won its league opener vs. Westwood on April 8 by a score of 3-2.

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He started treasure hunting as a teenager after joining his father’s antique business in the 1960s. Now, with nearly six decades in the field, Rosengarten says he has seen every phase of the business and has been around the world doing it, from New England to Europe and Asia.

Rosengarten has worked in several phases of the antique business, including as an auctioneer, shop owner and dealer, but today his work primarily involves evaluating and purchasing unwanted items from New England homes. Most people have items that they no longer know what to do with, Rosengarten says. Drawing from his years of experience, Rosengarten explains to customers which things are worth keeping and which are not.

“Based on current trends, for example, most Victorian dining and bedroom furniture is likely going to be less desirable in the future,” he says.

Tastes have changed over the generations, Rosengarten explains, and people tend to live and entertain more informally. “Heavy, dark wood furniture, fine china, crystal, sterling silver and silver plates are no longer desirable to the younger generation,” he says.

“Today’s consumers prefer furniture and accessories that are minimalist, lightweight and easily maintained.”

Rosengarten also notes that there used to be an expectation of rising values for antiques, “but that is no longer a sure thing for all categories.”

During visits to prospective clients’ homes, Rosengarten is happy to evaluate one item or hundreds, and the client has no obligation to sell. He thoroughly explains value estimates to his clients and advises on whether to invest in repairing items that clients choose to keep.

In addition to the knowledge gained through his family’s business, Rosengarten was a history major in college, where he “learned about the

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“The hunt — finding things that are rare and precious — is the fun part of the job for me,” Rosengarten explains.

“Antiques are my passion, and I really like the feel and knowledge that comes with handling old, unique objects.”

The people he meets are the best part of the business, Rosengarten says, and that has included everyone from direct descendants of Mayflower passengers to families who recently emigrated from places like Lebanon and Syria. “Every piece tells a story, and every person who owns a piece has a story to tell, and that makes my work very interesting,” he says.

Antiquing is one of the oldest businesses in the world, Rosengarten says. “Since men have been in caves, they’ve been bartering and ending up with something they don’t know what to do with, whether a pile of skulls or Mickey Mouse memorabilia,” he says with a laugh. “Today, it is my job to help people downsize or just declutter.”

For more information or to set up an appointment, call Rosengarten directly at 617-733-8863.

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Obituaries Obituaries are submissions, typically from funeral homes, that are not subject to the same level of editorial oversight as the rest of the Hopkinton Independent. Obituaries may be edited for grammatical and factual mistakes and clarifications and shortened for space considerations.

Susan Anderson Susan Anderson, 96, formerly of Waitsfield, Vermont, and Hopkinton, died March 29 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham.

The wife of the late Louis Anderson (2017), Susan was born in Worcester, the daughter of Rocco and Maria (Carlamagno) Orrico, who emigrated to Worcester from Laurenzana, Italy.

She is survived by her sons, John of New York City and David of Washington, D.C.; her grandchildren, Nathan and Victoria; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service took place April 25 at Our Lady of the Snows in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

Robert Geneseo Robert L. “Bob” Geneseo died March 31, following a period of declining health from ALS. He was the husband of the late Karen J. Geneseo, who passed away in 2002. Born Dec. 9, 1947, in Framingham and raised in Ashland, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Roverano) Geneseo and Peter Geneseo.

He was an electrician by trade and a lifelong member of IBEW Worcester Local No. 96. He taught electrical for 30 years at Joseph P. Keefe Vocational High School in Framingham.

Bob enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, by camper early on and by motorcycle in later years. He had a keen appreciation for the U.S.’s national parks and natural wonders.

He was an inventor and entrepreneur as well as a longtime coach for the Ashland-Holliston youth hockey program. Bob was president of the teacher’s union and often was a contract negotiator as well as serving for many years as a Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) adviser.

Bob is survived by his sons, Nicholas and wife Ryan of Hopkinton, and Michael and wife Rebecca of South Portland, Maine, and his grandchildren, Cameron of Hopkinton and Tre’Shawn of South Portland. He also

is survived by his siblings, Eleanor Torelli of Framingham, and Peter and wife Joan of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, and his sister-in-law, Jean of Medway.

A graveside service was held April 8 in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton. Arrangements were under the care of the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

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Anita Mauro Anita Louise Mauro (Masciarelli), 78, died at her summer home in Dennis on March 31 with her family by her side. She was married to William J. Mauro Jr., former mayor of Marlboro (1998-2003), for 56 years.

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Hopkinton, Anita most recently resided in Fort Myers, Florida, and spent summers on her beloved Cape Cod. After graduating from Hopkinton High School in 1961, she attended Leominster School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse in 1964.

In 1965, she and Bill married, raising their family in Marlboro, where she lived for the next 38 years. During that time, she was employed as a nurse in many nursing home facilities in the MetroWest area. She also worked in private nursing care, as a city health nurse and as a nurse in several local schools including Hillside School and Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School.

As a former First Lady of Marlboro, she started the First Lady’s Harvest Golf Tournament to benefit the local food bank, Marlboro Library, Senior Center and other Mayor ’s Charity funds.

In 2004, she moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where she was actively involved with the women’s golf league and community chorus and enjoyed friendly competition playing trivia and poker with her many friends. She was a talented golfer who enjoyed competition and camaraderie playing in several leagues and winning many tournaments as a member of Marlboro Country Club, Dennis Pines and Dennis Highlands on Cape Cod, and Seven Lakes Golf Community in Fort Myers.

She was an athletic youth who fondly would recount the memory of playing in her high school basketball state championship at the Boston Garden. That love of sports continued throughout her life as she followed the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots each season.

Anita loved to garden, providing beautiful flowers for all to enjoy. She enjoyed attending music and musical theater performances at the Cape Cod Playhouse and in the Fort Myers area regularly. She loved the ocean and swimming, and spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, having her nightly scoop of ice cream while watching “Jeopardy,” playing all kinds of board games, horses and Western movies and TV shows.

Throughout the 1970s and ’80s, she participated in the League of Women Voters and volunteered as a CCD teacher and Girl Scout Troop leader.

A private graveside service for Anita was to be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice or Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Florida.

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to summarize the long and inspiring life of my mother, Elise Clark, who passed on March 27 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and embraced in love.

She was born Carol Elise Laubscher in 1938 in San Francisco, where her grandparents had established a chain of delicatessens on Market Street. By age 12, she and her older sister, Joan, were working alongside their parents at Laubscher Brothers Delicatessens, and their saved wages allowed them and their younger brother, Louis, to attend Principia Upper School in St. Louis, and then Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. Through both she formed lifelong friendships that, along with church, became the social network that underpinned her life. However, it was meeting my dad, Bruce Clark, at church in San Rafael, California, in 1957 that set the trajectory for her next 65 years. They married in 1958. One of the initial challenges Mom faced for the sake of her new family was working the smelly delicatessen cheese counter while she was pregnant with me. Two years later, my brother Scott would be born on a foggy winter night in Sacramento, far from aromatic food service, where Dad worked in a printing shop.

Mom and Dad, though, soon again would anchor our idyllic childhoods in Terra Linda, San Rafael, north of San Francisco, just minutes from Papa Lou and Gramma Dot, Mom’s parents, and a few miles from Larkspur, where Pop and Gram Clark, Dad’s parents, lived. With so much family support at hand, Mom and Dad took the unprecedented and unselfish step of adopting a family of my other four siblings, Wendy, Keith, Tracy and Todd, in 1974. In 1978, Dad’s printing experience brought “The Clark Clan” a new opportunity across the country in Boston, where they resettled initially in Framingham, then Hopkinton, and in retirement, Milford. In support of her large and active family, Mom worked 38 years for the First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston. House by house, as we kids left and the homes downsized, the gardens grew larger and larger as Mom and Dad found a shared passion for gardening and home improvement, spending much of their discretionary time in seasonal yard work. Mom especially loved flowering things, and this of course ALWAYS included her children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It also included an unwavering commitment to her church, whether in San Rafael, Boston or Framingham.

The family is planning a private celebration of life for Elise/wife/sister/mom/aunt/gram later in spring, so it can be in a flowering garden. But in lieu of flowers now, donations to the First Church of Christ Scientist, Framingham, or the Christian Science Benevolent Association, Chestnut Hill, will be greatly appreciated.

— Howard E. Clark Editor’s note: This obituary was condensed due to space limitations.

The full obituary can be read at hopkintonindependent.com.

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The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.

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In response to community needs, the Hopkinton Public Library will be changing its hours. Beginning May 1, the library will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers will be shut down 15 minutes before closing, as will the Reference Department and Children’s Department.

Tuesday, May 3, 10-11 a.m. (virtual) What makes Athens so unique as a city, and why are people so friendly?

Participants will e-meet their tour guide in a place where modern life meets the ancient, and where ambience flirts with the bohemian. The presentation will include a walk on the oldest street of Athens called Tripodon, located in the famous Plaka area, see some amazing sites of the past, and marvel at the sacred rock of Acropolis from afar. Participants will see the best of Athens and find out a little more about the Ancient Greeks’ daily routine and compare it with a day in the life of a contemporary Athenian.

The Senior Center website has a full lunch menu. Individuals should call to sign up at least two days in advance. The cost is $5 per meal, or a pre-purchased ticket for five meals is $20.

Outreach Services The Senior Center has an Outreach Department. The department can help identify assistance programs (including fuel assistance), loan durable medical equipment, help with transportation and much more. Anyone looking for assistance or more information about services should call to make an appointment.

Dementia Friends Information Session Wednesday, April 27, 1-2:30 p.m., at Senior Center Wednesday May 18, 4-5:30 p.m., at Hopkinton Public Library Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy — individuals simply attend a one-hour Dementia Friends information session offered by a Dementia

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Freedom Team Book Club Tuesday, April 26, 7-8 p.m. (in-person) Each month, Freedom Team Book Club members read a book about bias, discrimination or inequity. This month, the group is reading “A Disability History of the United States” by Kim E. Nielsen. Copies will be available at the library.

Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Zoom) Participants in the Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle are invited to bring their current project or pattern. This group is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. All fiber arts crafts (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, needle felting, etc.) are welcome. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month. Anyone who has questions or needs knitting materials should email Jak Miller at jmiller@hopkintonma.gov.

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The Senior Center recently purchased two cornhole games. This is a fun, beanbag toss game, typically played in pairs, that is popular at picnics and social gatherings. Every Monday afternoon in the great room, there will be instruction and friendly competition. New players are welcome. No prior knowledge of the game is necessary.

Friday, April 29, 10:30-noon ELL Conversation Circle is designed to provide an opportunity for English language learners to practice vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Emphasis will be placed on providing conversation skills that reflect day-to-day life. Flexibility will be emphasized so that the needs of participants can be met. Register at the library’s website calendar.

It’s Now or Never with Judah Leblang Tuesday, May 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

“It’s Now or Never: My Life in the Late Middle Ages” is a mostly humorous look at getting older, trying to live a creative life and dealing with times when “man planned, and God laughed.” Judah Leblang has done his shows live at fringe festivals in the U.S. and Canada, and won Best of Festival at the 2019 Calgary Fringe. Register at the library’s website calendar.

Author Talk: “Love, Theodosia” with author Lori Goldstein Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Author Lori Goldstein will present a talk about “Love, Theodosia,” a book about a fictional romance between Theodosia Burr and Philip Hamilton.

Attendees will learn about the research process for writing this historical romance. Copies of the author’s books will be on sale courtesy of Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, based out of Holliston. The program is presented by Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.

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1:04 p.m. A Briarcliff Drive resident reported it looked like someone attempted to break into her house. Detective Scott van Raalten responded, viewed the door, spoke with the homeowner and took a report.

1:48 p.m. A walk-in reported there were multiple motor vehicle violators while she was crossing in the crosswalk at Main Street and Church Street. Officer Moira McGaffigan took a report.

3:29 p.m. Officers Robert Ekross, Cody Normandin and Matthew LaTour responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on West Main Street involving personal injury. Two tow trucks were requested. A report was to follow.

9:33 p.m. A Cubs Path resident reported seeing a suspicious person on his property via his camera. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and checked the property with a negative find.

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5:10 a.m. Lifeline called on behalf of a Davis Road resident, who reported someone knocking on the door. Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded and checked the area with a negative find.

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10:27 a.m. A motorist reported low-hanging branches on top of wires on Lumber Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and reported it was not a traffic hazard.

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3:25 p.m. A caller reported two youths on bicycles riding in the middle of the roadway of Cedar Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and checked the area with a negative find.

4:41 p.m. Officers Matthew LaTour and Robert Ekross responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Street. No personal injuries were reported. A tow truck removed one vehicle.

9:27 p.m. A motorist reported nearly hitting a basketball hoop, which was in the roadway of North Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and removed the debris.

8:18 a.m. A caller reported all of the traffic lights on Lumber Street were red.

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Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

4:16 p.m. A caller reported a traffic light was out on West Main Street. Officer Cody Normandin responded and reported it was the second red light from the right that was out. The Highway Department was notified.

4:17 p.m. An Amazon delivery driver reported he was assaulted by a Constitution Court resident because his truck was blocking the resident’s car. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Robert Ekross and Matthew LaTour responded and spoke with both parties and reported no physical altercation took place.

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12:13 a.m. A caller requested a check of a group of adolescents riding bikes in the dark on West Main Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with two 13-year-old girls and provided courtesy transports home. Officer Stickney dropped off two bikes. A report was to follow.

7:52 a.m. A caller reported a blue Honda operating on the opposite lane of travel on Fenton Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and found no operator in the vehicle.

5:03 p.m. A caller complained of an ongoing issue of a barking dog on Ash Street. Officers Brendon Lyver and Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the dog was inside and all was OK.

April 3

10:45 a.m. A caller inquired whether his ex was served with a stay away order because she had been calling and texting him. Officers were to continue attempting to serve the order until court opened the following day.

2:16 p.m. An Overlook Road resident reported a damaged mailbox. Officer Matthew LaTour responded and viewed the vandalism.

2:32 p.m. A walk-in reported someone shot a paintball gun at his vehicle while he was driving on Chestnut Street. Officer Jay Deiana assisted the walk-in.

April 4

7:30 a.m. A Claflin Place resident reported a domesticated turkey that wouldn’t leave her porch. The animal control officer was contacted.

8:51 a.m. A caller reported he received a suspicious empty package in the mail.

Officer Matthew LaTour responded and

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4:24 p.m. A caller reported a wire fell down on Proctor Street and was on the side of the roadway. Officer Cody Normandin responded and confirmed a cable or internet wire was in the roadway and contacted Verizon and Comcast.

6:30 p.m. A caller walking on the side of the roadway of Front Street reported a speeding and erratic vehicle. Officer Robert Ekross responded. The vehicle was gone upon his arrival.

April 5

12:57 p.m. A caller reported a disturbance of people yelling on West Main Street. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers Moira McGaffigan, Brendon Lyver, Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and spoke to all involved parties and reported a verbal argument only.

2:59 p.m. A caller in the high school parking lot on Hayden Rowe Street reported a vehicle hit a student’s car and left the scene. Officer Robert Ekross responded and logged the hit and run.

3:11 p.m. An Ash Street caller reported hearing a plane attempting a dipstick landing and was concerned when hearing the motor cutting off and then turning on again. Officer Cody Normandin responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:32 p.m. A Church Street resident reported hearing a door open and close. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Robert Ekross and Cody Normandin responded and checked the area with a negative find.

8:51 p.m. A Wilson Street resident reported she was locked out of her house.

Officer Cody Normandin responded along with the Fire Department to assist with gaining entry.

11:17 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney spoke to a caller who reported threats made toward a news editor over an article from 2019.

April 6

2:30 a.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded along with the Fire Department to an Elizabeth Road residence where a carbon monoxide detector activated. The residents evacuated.

9:03 a.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on Grove Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and spoke to the operator, who was advised of the complaint. The operator explained he was driving disabled people, who requested he drive slowly. All was OK. 12:01 p.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers Cody Normandin, Jay Deiana and Robert Ekross responded to West Main Street to a report of two people threatening each other. Officer Cody Normandin separated the parties, took a report and was to follow up with the clinician.

3:49 p.m. A walk-in reported a male in his early 20s possibly luging down the hill on Cedar Street. Officer Jessica Ferreira responded and checked the area with a negative find.

April 7

6:17 a.m. A caller complained that every morning around 4:30 a.m., a pickup truck speeds down Route 135 toward Ashland and gets very close to other cars, and it drove one car off the road earlier. The incident was logged.

11:42 a.m. A walk-in from Overlook Drive reported damage to his mailbox.

Officer Jay Deiana took a report of vandalism.

3:45 p.m. A caller reported illegal dumping on Deer Run. Officer Jessica Ferriera responded and took a report.

April 8

7:06 a.m. A caller reported a hit-andrun motor vehicle accident on School Street. Officers Jay Deiana, Matthew

LaTour and Moira McGaffigan responded and caught up with the vehicle. Officer LaTour requested a tow truck and issued a criminal application. A report was taken.

12:45 p.m. A caller complained of several vehicles driving the wrong way on Walcott Street, a one-way street. Officer Matthew LaTour responded and checked the area.

12:59 p.m. A caller reported a bullmastiff-type dog walking loose on Whalen Road. The animal control officer was notified.

2:50 p.m. A caller reported there were several youths in a Main Street store causing mischief, and he wanted them removed.

Officer Matthew LaTour responded, and the store clerk reported they had left.

7:37 p.m. A Greystone Lane resident complained of a green station wagon speeding in the neighborhood. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Brendon Lyver responded and spoke with the reporting person.

April 9

8:25 a.m. A caller reported graffiti on Main Street. Officer Matthew LaTour responded to view the vandalism and took a report.

11:23 a.m. A caller reported he was sitting in a Main Street building, left his backpack inside and then was locked out. Officers Jay Deiana and Matthew LaTour responded and reported the person was not authorized to be in the building, and he was advised not to enter the building when it’s closed.

7:28 p.m. Officer Brendon Lyver assisted a disabled motor vehicle that lost a tire on South Street.

8:30 p.m. A Mayhew Court resident complained that a neighbor’s dog was barking for two hours. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and checked the neighborhood with a negative find.

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7:45 a.m. A caller reported a sign for a white supremacist organization hanging from the Front Street bridge. Officer Cody Normandin responded and notified the DPW. 10:21 a.m. A caller reported vandalism to a Main Street building. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

10:44 a.m. A Legacy Farms North caller reported a neighbor may have trespassed and stolen some logs. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and took a report.

1:02 p.m. On Wood Street, a caller reported a vehicle had been running since 9 a.m. Officer Cody Normandin responded and spoke to the caller.

4:54 p.m. A caller reported metal debris in the roadway of West Main Street. Officer Robert Ekross responded and moved it to the side of the roadway and notified the DPW. 5:18 p.m. A Williams Way resident reported someone stole his mailbox. Officer Robert Ekross responded and took a report of larceny.

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