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Regulating short-term rentals through websites such as Airbnb and Vrbo was first discussed about three years ago “on a very limited basis,” according to Mary Larson-Marlowe, a member of the Zoning Advisory Com mittee (ZAC) and the Planning Board, during a June ZAC meeting on the topic. She said that there wasn’t much of a perceived demand at the time, so it was not explored further. At the June ZAC meeting, the complexity of the issue became appar ent, as members debated whether there were zoning implications involved in regulating this type of rental or if it was something that would fall under a general bylaw. A general bylaw proposal first come sing’ with Treblemakers
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THOUGHTSINDEPENDENT JERRY SPAR Mike Whalen’s goal is simple: “Fixing the cemeteries one stone at a time,” he said. A longtime volunteer and member of veterans committees in town,stonesheadcrookedkeningmendhasWhalenbeenbroandat the town’s PostLegionAmericantime.someiescemeterforAs202 adjutant, Whalen oversees the placing of American flags at the graves of veter ans in “Everytown.once in a while I’d take a drive through the cemeteries looking to see if there were any flags broken or blown away, and I’d fix them,” he said. “One day a few years ago I was doing that [at Mount Auburn Cemetery] and an elderly couple saw me. Their car had out-ofstate plates. They had been doing some family research, and they were looking for a grave of a relative. I said, ‘Yeah, I think I know where that grave is.’ “I walked them over, and the stone was knocked over, broken in half. You can imagine how disappointed they were to see that. I could see the look on their faces. The particular grave of their long-lost relative was really in bad shape. It was very disappointing. It just kind of made me realize this was kind of a sign for me to do something aboutHavingthis.” worked as a stone mason “most of my adult life,” Whalen was the right person in the right place at the right time. He started fixing markers and headstones and has not stopped since. Whalen noted that the town also hired another individual to fix stones at Mount Auburn Cemetery, but “there’s still quite a bit left to do” at Mount Auburn as well as other cemeteries in town, he shared. He said the town has offered on multiple occasions to compensate him for his work, but he notes that the cost of the items he needs — what he doesn’t already own — is negligible, and he is happy to do the work on his own dime.
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Mike Whalen repairs a headstone at Mount Auburn cemetery earlier this month.
Sometimes it’s as simple as digging a new hole and straightening out a headstone. Other times it’s applying a special solution to make the stone carv ings readable. For the markers that are heavily damaged, it could mean taking them to his workshop and doing a more extensive repair job.
Rivera completes basic training Salute to Devon tae Rivera, who graduated from U.S. Army basic train ing at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri on Aug. 11. His proud parents report that as an active duty soldier, Rivera will serve as a 13F joint fire support special ist, gathering intel ligence and enemy target location to help the Army deter mine where and how to deploy artillery in mission-based situations. An Eagle Scout, Rivera has a B.S. in physics from UMass Amherst. Shared his father, Felix: “His family wishes him well on safe journeys and are proud of their son’s service to our great nation.”
“It had broken many years ago in several pieces,” Whalen explained. “At the time, whoever was in charge of that cemetery decided to just leave it in the ground all broken up and then poured concrete all around the perimeter of it and left it like that. So I had to dig it up and chip off all the concrete and put it back together.
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“Back when the thing first broke, probably 1880 or something, they didn’t have the kind of adhesives and glues and stuff that we have now. They did the best they could with what materials wereWhalenavailable.”also replaced a faded wood en cross with an engraved stone monu ment dedicated to unknown soldiers after consulting with Anne Mattina, who had done some research on the cemetery and the people buried there. Whalen did not stay in touch with the visiting couple who inspired his project, but he hasn’t forgotten that meeting. “I don’t ever want to experience something like that again, nor do I want anybody else to experience something like that,” he said. “I know I’m not going to live long enough to fix every stone in town. If you ever take a drive through some of the older cemeteries, they’re old and things happen. Nature takes its “Duringcourse.the good weather times if I can just fix one stone a week, I feel like I’ve accomplished something.”
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Whalen has given special attention to the Wilson Street Cemetery, a small cemetery owned by St. John the Evange list Church that had fallen into disrepair before Whalen and some local Scouts took on the challenge of restoring it in recentThatyears.cemetery features the grave of Thomas Fetherston, a 19-year-old from Hopkinton who died fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. His headstone was in rough shape before Whalen went to work on it.
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On the other hand, Sonnett said Southborough has been “very, very, very un cooperative,” refusing to contribute funds for the purchase of granite for a joint arch bridge project along a trail connecting the towns. One bridge is in Hopkinton while the other is in Southborough. “We just took the mature approach and said, ‘The hell with them,’ ” he said. “We’re just going to continue this thing through.”
“It’s more just keeping it in the forefront of the public’s eyes that we are work ing on it,” Knous continued, “as opposed to, ‘We’ll get back to you.’ ”
Parker said the two delegates from Framingham expressed an interest in the city “being a hub for the trail system.” “They’re interested in having trails go across all those dikes,” he explained. “And they also have the Cochituate Trail on the eastern side of Framingham go ing into Natick.”
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Ramping up public engagement was another key aspect the committee will focus on this fiscal year. Post said there had been a “poor showing” at the UCTC’s spring workshop. He hoped future events would garner more participation. Pri oritizing any open issues before the committee also was on the to-do list, as well as preparing design recommendations for trail segments for the Select Board to review and reviewing the east-west trail approach.
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The one item that did not receive support at this time was the creation of a Friends of the Upper Charles Trail Committee. Knous said that goal may be a bit premature. Member Cynthia Esthimer, the designee from the Parks & Recreation Commission, pointed out that neighboring communities (Milford, Ashland and Holliston) have similar groups for their sections. Post said the Milford friends group “had fallen apart” and that organizations like these are difficult to sustain. However, it could be a future objective.
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Another important “overall goal,” according to UCTC Chair Jane Moran, is to simplify the presentation of route segments to make it more easily understandable to the community and en courage public participation in the process. “We’ve always done them in the past,” she said of outlining the committee’s goals. “But I think the chal lenge this year is that the progress we’ve made over the past two years has been tremendous. We need to keep up with that and recognize that.”
While some members thought the meeting minutes accomplished that, Knous said he proposed this to “manage the expectations of the general public” so that citizens can receive regular updates on where projects stand. “It’s more of just creating a timeline,” he explained, noting that citizens have asked for more accountability since December to better understand the progress being made by the committee as it happens.
I think the challenge this year is that the progress we’ve made over the past two years has been tremendous. We need to keep up with that and recognize that.
Members identified which projects they had the most interest in pursuing on a deeper level, with two people assigned to each issue at this point. Moran said that rather than prioritizing one goal over another, members “could take off and run with different aspects so they’re all important.” The subgroups will report back to the full committee. During liaison reports, member Ken Parker said he attended a Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) meeting recently at the dam at Hopkinton State Park. Representatives from several Middlesex County communities attended.
T he Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Aug. 17 unanimously ap proved a list of 10 priorities on which the group will focus during the 2023 fiscal year, with members choosing where to devote their energies as part of twoperson working groups.
In tandem with this objective, UCTC Treasurer Scott Knous, a new committee member, recommended providing updates to the public to increase transparency.
Member Eli Post noted that the first five goals had been approved by the Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) at its last meeting. They included resubmitting an application for a MassTrails grant for the trail section spanning from East Main Street to Hopkinton State Park as well as working with the 26.2 Foundation and the newly created Americans with Disabilities Act Oversight Committee to ensure trailOtheraccessibility.previously approved objectives included reviewing projects that might be eligible for funding through applications to the Community Preservation Com mittee for funding via the Community Preservation Act (CPA) as well as identify ing which trail route segments would be eligible for feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, such as Echo Trail going north toward Route 85. Said Post: “I just want to say something that’s obvi ous: These goals are not selfexecuting, and wishing them doesn’t make them true.”
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Vice Chair Eric Sonnett agreed with the concept “as long as we are not setting firm targets for timelines.”
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For those who don’t golf, the September event will include lunch and an auction. “I’m not a golfer, so that’s what I’ll come for. It will be a nice way to spend an afternoon,” said Early. The organizers are looking for auction items, sponsors, and participants. Individuals can contact either organization through their websites.
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The Hopkinton Women’s Club is always open to new members. “People can join any time,” Early noted. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month at the Hopkinton Public Library. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 19. The guest speaker will be author Peter Zheutlin, who will dis cuss his latest book, “Spin.” On Oct. 17, Dr. Jayne Knott will speak about climate change. Anyone interested in joining the Hopkinton Women’s Club or taking part in the charity golf tournament can get more information at hopkinton womensclub.org.
These days, the Women’s Club members are busy organizing their latest fundraiser, a charity golf tournament being held on Sept. 26 at Shining Rock Golf Course in Northbridge. The Women’s Club is collaborating with the Hopkinton Emergency Fund for theAlthoughevent. both organizations are rookies when it comes to organizing a golf tournament, Early said, so far, so good. “Things are going well; we’re all working together very well.”
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A 39-year-old Hopkinton man died Aug. 13 after a motorcycle accident in Framingham. Thomas Toomey crashed his mo torcycle into a utility pole on Salem End Road at about 8:20 p.m. on Aug. 12, authorities stated. He was taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester and pronounced dead the following day. The cause of the accident remains underAccordinginvestigation.toa GoFundMe fund
The Infiniti then was struck from behind by a 2020 In ternational tractor-trailer, driven by 41-year-old man from Providence, that was unable to stop in time. Ibikunle was transported by ambulance to UMass Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. The Ford van rolled over after hitting the car. Arroyo, the driver of the Ford, was transported to UMass Medical Center with minor injuries. At the hospital, he was placed into custody for operating under the influence of alcohol, and further charges could be forthcoming pending completion of the investigation.
After the accident, all lanes of I-495 northbound at Exit 58 were closed to traffic. Vehicles were diverted off at Exit 54 (West Main Street) from about 12:20 to 4:50 a.m. Hopkinton Police, Fire and EMS were among those who assisted on the scene.
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Residents listen as Town Clerk Connor Degan opens the Special Town Meeting on Aug. 18. raiser, Toomey leaves behind four daughters. “If you knew Tommy, you know that he was an incredibly talented artist and handyman,” the GoFundMe introduction reads. “He was a big teddy bear and one of the kindest souls around. Willing to give even a stranger the shirt off his back. … He loved riding his motorcycle, he loved animals, he loved his friends and family, and he loved his country which he served honorably in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army and was a combat veteran. His loss leaves a massive void for our family and his daughters.”
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The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Rec reation announced Aug. 12 that the water at the main beach at Hopkinton State Park had tested below the acceptable limit for bacteria, meaning it was reopened for swimming. The upper beach reopened a few days earlier. Both beaches were closed in late July after testing above the acceptable limit for enterococci. The water continues to be tested regularly. … At its meeting Aug. 18, the Select Board accepted the resignation of Robert Gilbert from the Sustainable Green Committee and Katie Duval from the Hopkinton Cultural Committee.
A Westborough man was killed and a wrong-way driver was charged after a crash on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton shortly after midnight on Aug. 17, the Massachusetts State PoliceAccordingannounced.toa State Police news release, the driver of a 2018 Ford Transit van, identified as 29-year-old Devin Arroyo of Taunton, was traveling southbound on I-495 northbound around 12:15 a.m. The van collided head on with an Infiniti car driven by 72-year-old Samuel Ibikunle of Westborough..
The Aug. 18 Special Town Meeting was short and to the point, and an overwhelming majority of attendees supported allocating funds to cover the increase in construction costs for the ad dition to MarathonThereSchool.was a strong turnout — at 276 resi dents, it was about double the total at Annual Town Meeting in May. Town Meeting already twice appro priated funds for the project, but costs went up since the most recent approval in May. The article called for the transfer of $850,000 from the School Department Stabilization Fund, meaning there would be no tax increase for residents. Ken Weismantel was one of two residents who offered his thoughts before the vote.“The amount is to be taken from the Stabilization Fund and will not raise taxes,” he said, also noting that construc tion costs and interest rates are expected to rise going forward, and any delay by the town would only add to the cost. “Let’s approve this quickly so some of us can put the kids to bed — in my case, my granddaughter, who is visiting — and have an adult beverage.” Resident Linda DiBona expressed concern about the continually rising costs and wondered if the price tag could increase again before the work is completed.Schools Finance Director Susan Rothermich responded that the winning contractor’s bid is a “fixed price,” and there is a contingency to cover unfore seen additional costs. A two-thirds majority was required for the article to pass. While it appeared that a handful of people were in opposi tion, a voice vote was sufficient to deter mine that the article passed easily, and the meeting was over after 15 minutes.
Founded in 2007, the chorus met on the second floor of a Main Street restaurant in town and soon became affiliated with the Enter Stage Left (ESL) Theater group, since many members belonged to both organizations. “We have a lot of gregarious actors who are gregarious singers in the chorus,” said Reimonn. He noted as ESL became more organized and worked more closely with the HCA, the Treblemakers followed along. Now part of HCA, the chorus rehearses in the center’s barn and performs in the Delbridge Family Perfor mance“TheSpace.Treblemakers have two sea sons — the fall season, which ends with the holiday concert in early December, and a spring season, which ends with a performance in late May or early June,” explained Reimonn. With their theater background, the singers primarily focus on performing show tunes. “Last spring, in our first concert after a shutdown due to COVID, we performed tunes from Tony awardwinning musicals,” said Reimonn. He noted all the concerts have “a very musical theater focus” and the group performs “in a high-energy, showy style, even singing some show tunes at Christmastime.”
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Before the COVID interruption, the chorus would take its concert music, preperformance, on the road, singing at local nursing homes. “We hope to do the same again this season,” said Reimonn.
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Treblemakers adult chorus set to start 15th year do the performances at the end of season as a Chorusbonus.”director Eric Miller reinforced that feeling, saying, “I try to make our re hearsals interpersonal. They are fun, light and, while everyone has high expectations, there is a lot of support for all the singers.” Miller is the HCA’s director of music, a middle school choir director in Holliston, and a teacher of sight-singing, aural skills and music theory for Noel Smith Voice Studio. He provides a strong educational experience for chorus members who want to learn more about music and singing or develop their skills. The Treblemakers also are an impor tant part of the Hopkinton community.
The Treblemakers also lead a carol sing-along on the Hopkinton Town Com mon during the community’s holiday festivities and often perform their special four-part harmony rendition of “The StarSpangled Banner” at town and sporting events. “There is a huge community ele ment in the Treblemakers,” said Miller. page
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“If short-term rentals were to be regulated under zoning, then all rentals would also have to fall under zoning,” Gelcich said. “And then at that point, I don’t even know how you would do that.”
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“I think there is a potential for there to be more and more short-term rental situations in Hopkinton as time goes on,” Larson-Marlowe added. “It’s reasonable to bring up the discussion in a wider way in the town. It’s so much better to get regulations in place before it becomes an avalanche.”
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“I believe that some sort of regu lation in the town — perhaps just a registration — might be useful,” said Larson-Marlowe, adding that a structure would have to be set up to monitor the licensing and registration process for the town. She did not think that a total ban was warranted at this time.
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ZAC member M. Elise Barrett Mi hajloski said she is “generally in favor of Airbnbs.”“Ifeellike Hopkinton is not re ally a town where people are go ing to come to party or be wild,” she said. “It’s probably going to be more like people’s family members who are looking for a place to stay.” Her only concern was if people were to use short-term rentals as a means of having an address in town to register their children in the Hopkinton Public Schools. Gelcich said that would be a school or Department of Education issue because the school system “is no toriously and rightfully protective over studentBrentaddresses.”McKenzie, who lives next door to the short-term rental property that spurred the discussion, disagreed. He and some other Pike Street residents brought the issue before ZAC to seek its counsel both in an April letter and at the June“Withmeeting.all due respect, unless you 1 live next door to one, you have no idea how it can disrupt a residential area,” he said. “If you can’t imagine anyone com ing to Hopkinton and partying, come to 8 Pike Street on a Saturday night and you’ll see that that’s the case.” He suggested implementing a 30day minimum rental policy to discour age weekend partying, which he claimed was adopted in two nearby towns.
Member John Coutinho added that short-term rental policy is “more of a monetary issue” because of taxes and income that is generated from a home owner’s property.
a multifamily dwelling. Gelcich said the term “multifamily” is a zoning term. For example, a homeowner could have roommates that are not family members to share the housing costs, but that would not make the property a multifamily unit. “I am not saying that this is a simple topic,” Gelcich added. “I think it’s very complicated and complex. That’s why I wanted to run it by ZAC.”
Gelcich suggested a registration and licensing process that would have to be discussed before the Select Board. ZAC Chair Curtis Smithson concurred with Gelcich’s assessment.
“Any person who owns a house can lease it out,” Gelcich said. “There’s no definition as to how long the term of the lease has to be.” He added that ownership generally is not regulated under zoning policy. If short-term rentals were regulated by zoning procedures, that could have a domino effect on how other types of rental properties are regulated.
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The Treblemakers are seeking sing ers of all voice types, age 18 and older, to join their first rehearsal of the fall season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the HCA (98 Hayden Rowe Street). No audi tion is needed, and singers do not need to be able to read music. New singers may attend the first two rehearsals for free each season before paying the membership dues of $150. Members are asked to show proof of COVID vaccination, since all rehearsals and performances are done without masks. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, email treble makers@gmail.com, call 508-686-7347 or visit HopArtsCenter.org.
Chorus set to start 15th year Town addresses short-term rental regulation after neighbors raise concern would have to go before the Select Board and then, if passed, go before Town Meeting. Building inspection and licens ing concerns arose when a particular ad dress – 8 Pike Street – was mentioned. Principal Planner John Gelcich ex plained that a general bylaw would be easier to pass because it would require a simple majority vote of 50 percent plus one vote of Town Meeting members. A zoning bylaw change would need a twothirds vote to pass if zoning regulation were considered to be necessary.
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“It has been a very disruptive situa tion to our neighborhood,” added neigh bor Ben Paharik, noting that he feared for the safety of his children. He added that the property was involved in what he called “sketchy situations relative to the people coming in.”
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The crux of the debate was what is considered to be a property’s use, he con tinued. The business aspect of a rental and the way in which a property is used would make it more of a licensing issue. “Use is regulated by zoning, and short-term rental is not a use,” he ex plained. “You are taking a short-term rental of a residential use.” If short-term rentals were consid ered to fall under zoning policy, moni toring of each short-term rental by a zoning enforcement officer “would be almost an impossible task,” he said.
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Vice Chair Amanda Fargiano also thanked other boards, including the Select Board, for their cooperation and support.
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By Susan ContributingGonsalvesWriter G rade configurations and a timeta ble for public forums related to the Elmwood School replacement project were topics of discussion during the Aug. 22 School Committee meeting. The schedule was featured during a further review of Superinten dent Carol Cavana
Earlier, committee member Jen nifer Devlin described the project’s design firm of Perkins Eastman as “forward thinking.” She noted that during a building committee session, “they came in very prepared on how to inform the public.”
Bullying to be future topic Committee member Holly Mo rand asked that the topic of bullying be put on a future agenda. She said it is important to talk to parents about what bullying looks like in the district, what processes are in place to address it and how to become more transparent.
Speaking about a goal to address enrollment growth, Cavanaugh said a lot of research had to be done about grade configuration during the process. The decision about the Elmwood School replacement project includes a determination whether to keep the potential new school for Grades 2 and 3 or have Grade 4 added. Enrollment also has an impact on higher grades. The superintendent said “numbers are peaking” at Hop kins School and steps are being taken such as having “art on a cart” because art rooms had to be transformed into classrooms.
Morand noted that last year’s num bers of 15 total cases investigated and eight substantiated bullying instances are very low. She said aggregated research studies usually agree that 20 percent of students in a district are bullied.Devlin talked about the fact that the state definition for bullying is used but said it is “narrowly defined.” She said it would be a good idea for parents to know more about how the district “fosters an environment” to minimize bullying.Chair Nancy Cavanaugh pointed out that just because the state defini tion may not classify an incident as bullying, “that doesn’t mean something wrong wasn’t done.” Morand said sometimes bullying is not reported because people are not aware of or do not understand the pro cess. She said there are new families in town who may be less familiar with the school Committeesystem.members also noted that the town and schools are becoming more“Asdiverse.diversity grows, bullying typi cally grows as well,” Morand said.
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At Emerson College, Olivia Gladu was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. … Emily Taylor was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at Holy Cross. … Elmira College announced re cipients of its annual Key Award, and among those recognized were Hop kinton High School students Charles Simulis and Sinead Herr
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Cavanaugh’s goal includes help ing the School Committee understand how enrollment configurations would be handled logistically in terms of transportation, programming, cafeteria schedules,Duringetc.future board meetings, the superintendent will give 20-minute updates on the progress of the project. The dates for community forums include Sept. 19 for a kickoff session; Oct. 4 about existing conditions; Nov. 2 concerning vision and grade configura tions; and Dec. 7 on sites/options and traffic. The School Committee is expected to make a decision on grade configura tions and the preferred option in Janu ary 2023.Some of the sessions may be of fered virtually and/or recorded for later watching.
Public forums scheduled for Elmwood School replacement project ugh’s goals, which likely will be voted on during a September board meeting.
Local collegians shine University of Maine rising senior George Bradbury of Hopkinton re cently completed the General Dynam ics Bath Iron Works (BIW) summer internship program within the Estimat ing Department.Bradbury,who is majoring in finance and accounting, focused on providing estimates for different work that is being done in the shipyard using Excel models and quotes from vendors. The estimates allow them to determine how much work can be taken on at a given time and provides prices to give the Navy.“Throughout my time here at BIW I have had the pleasure of taking on many different tasks and trying out new opportunities,” Bradbury said. “It has been great to see how each department communicates and works together to achieve the main goal of building a naval ship. I feel as though one gains a sense of patriotism by helping produce these prominent naval ships for our military.”Along with their day-to-day tasks, BIW interns completed group proj ects exploring process improvements within the shipyard. Bradbury and his group focused on updating the tempo rary service plan that is used at ship’s completion. To do so they worked on determining where and when services such as venting and power are needed.
In other business, the board learned that Flynn Enterprises was the accepted vendor to handle wetlands restoration at the high school. The total cost of the work is $126,887. Town Meeting ap proved $60,000 in May. An additional $40,000 was approved more than 20 yearsCavanaughago. said the balance could come out of either the athletic or build ing use revolving funds. The plantings are expected to take place this fall, with the type of plants dictated by the wetlands, she said. The board also formally voted to approve the transfer of $850,000 from its Stabilization Fund to the construc tion account for the Marathon School project. Special Town Meeting ap proved the measure on Aug. 18. School Committee members ex pressed appreciation for all the voters who turned out to approve the transfer.
“I learned different ways to make money,” Raja said. “For example, by investing in stocks, buying bonds and putting money into IRA plans.”
When Hopkinton High School ris ing senior Vihaan Agarwal and some friends noticed a lack of offerings related to finance and entrepreneurship at the middle school level, they decided to do something about it. They founded the Hopkinton Youth Business Academy, which offered ses sions the past two summers, with enroll ment ranging from 25-30 students. In addition to finance and entre preneurship, topics like marketing and leadership were included.
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In addition to teaching the core skills of business, the sessions had in teractive activities to keep the middle school participants (ages 11-14/incom ing freshmen) interested. “We hope to build their understand ing of credit scores, money borrow ing, interest, taxes —things that are not usually taught but are important,” SridharSridharsaid.said the leaders focused on making the experience fun for kids and allowing them to challenge themselves through“Theyactivities.werereally engaged and keen on competing,” Sridhar observed dur ing the session held earlier in August.
Raja said the best part of business camp was being able to learn important things in a fun way with friends.
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“We played many games that taught us how to invest in stocks, market prod ucts and more,” Raja added. “It helps you understand things such as becom ing an entrepreneur.”
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Business camp participant Rishit Lalchandani especially liked the cre ative activities and awards, finding them “really exciting for me and my friends.”“Iwould highly suggest this camp for beginners who are inclined in learn ing and gaining financial knowledge in a fun and interactive manner,” Lalchan daniAnothersaid. participant, Prannav Raja, had a similar experience.
“Our goal was twofold: to spark an interest in professions related to these fields and help students use these con cepts in everyday life,” Agarwal said. The business camp sessions were held at the Hopkinton Public Library and ran for two hours each weekday for a total of 10 hours. All classes were free. The first class featured a presen tation about stocks and the banking system along with a stock market simu lationSubsequentactivity. classes covered leader ship, marketing and communications, IRAs and personal finance and a les son about entrepreneurship followed by students coming up with ideas and pitching them. Ash Sridhar, who is starting his sophomore year at HHS, explained that the academy is not a school-related activity or part of a club experience. In stead, it evolved from a group of friends having the desire to spread their knowl edge on these topics to younger kids.
To attract “campers,” Sridhar noted that the coordinators went door-to-door talking to parents about the importance of young people learning these topics. They also relied on social media to get the word Sridharout.added that the camp also helps prepare middle school kids for when they become high school students. “It builds interest going into high school where there are a lot of outlets to exercise your interests,” he said. In addition to Sridhar and Agarwal, Veer Bhatia and Dhruv Shah, both incoming sophomores, helped run the camp.
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The state title qualified Hopkin ton for the regionals, with other state champs from the Northeast part of the country. Hopkinton finally suffered its first loss of the summer in that tourna ment (played in Beverly and Danvers), dropping a 6-0 decision to a team from Massapequa, New York, in the opener. Hopkinton bounced back to beat Con
Members of the Hopkinton Little League 11-andunder team show off their medals after one of their tournament titles this summer.
Hopkinton had not fielded a team in the 11U state tournament previously, but coach Scott Hodne decided his team could benefit from participating — in part because it would prepare the players for next year, when they will be eligible to compete for a spot in the Little League World Series.
The Hopkinton Little League 11-andunder baseball team had an eventful summer, winning the state champion ship as well as the Tondorf Tournament — despite sometimes having to play in two tournaments on the same day.
“I went out to talk to him and he said, ‘They’re not scoring again,’ ” the elder Hodne recalled. “I said. ‘OK, well, keep throwing strikes, maybe change it up a little bit.’ Hopkinton” roared back with five runs in the bottom of the first inning — most of the damage coming courtesy of a three-run home run from Connor Moore — and never looked back en route to an 11-run win.
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Hodne’s son, Trevor, was the start ing pitcher, and he refused to get rattled.
“We played a lot of good teams and had some fun,” Hodne said. “We got some good pitching performances and some clutch home runs.” The team started its season June 18 and wrapped it up Aug. 3. Hopkinton went 12-0-1 in the an nual Tondorf Tournament, which was hosted by Medway, and swept Ashland in a best-of-three final series. Meanwhile, the team also competed in the district tournament in mid-July and went undefeated. In the champion ship game, Hopkinton took an 8-0 lead but Walpole came back to make it 8-6 before Carson Polsinello shut the door with two scoreless innings of relief pitching.Between July 9-17 the team played 11 games in nine days between multiple tournaments.Afterwinning districts, Hopkinton advanced to the sectional tournament and swept its way through that as well, defeating Parkway, Melrose and South Boston in pool play before posting a 16-0 victory over Parkway in the final. The final was played on the same day as Hopkinton’s Tondorf semifinal, but that didn’t slow down the team at all. The state tournament, played in Medfield, drew Cohasset, Reading and East Longmeadow. Hopkinton took down Cohasset 15-4 in the semifinals and blanked Reading 10-0 in the title game. While the scores might look lop sided, Hodne said the games were challenging. In the semifinal, Cohasset scored four times in the top of the first inning — before an out was recorded — putting Hopkinton in a rare deficit.
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Hopkinton Little League 11U team captures state title necticut in its second and final game, rallying from a 7-1 deficit in the fifth inning in the process. The team’s overall summer record was 24-1-1. Because there were so many games in a short time frame, Hopkin ton relied on its depth, using a higher number of players to pitch than would be typical.Trevor Hodne, Carson Polsinello, Patrick Reilly and Connor Moore were the team’s top pitchers, while Jack Mo nopoli “came on strong in his first year on the team, and he’s a decent hitter, too,” the coach said. The team also got contributions from Tanner Barbieri, Luke Bateman, Ben Brooks, Grant Kazanjian, Liam titlistTennis Hopkinton’s Eshaan Sai Saane holds his tro phy after winning a United States Tennis Association under-10 tournament at Sportsmen’s Tennis & En richment Center in Boston earlier this month.
MacLennan, Theo Miloscia, Michael Tighe and Rocco Yurewicz. Cam Nelson, the team’s starting catcher, broke his wrist early in the Ton dorf Tournament, “but he went to every game and supported us,” Hodne said. “We gave him the game ball after the sectional championship.” Nelson was cleared to return before the team’s final game in the regional tournament and contributed in the win over Connecticut. Assistant coaches were Matt Nel son, Joe Barbieri and Rick Polsinello. The team will be recognized before a Red Sox game on Sept. 17 along with 12U state champion Middleboro — which won the New England region and advanced to the Little League World Series.
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By Christie ContributingVogt Writer A fter a successful inaugural event last year, the Festival of Illumina tion returns to Southwick’s Zoo on Sept. 1 with original artistic creations and a new theme, “Once Upon a Time.” New England’s largest lantern showcase will radiate across the zoo grounds through Dec. 31 with depictions of myths, legends and fairy tales that will enchant all ages, says Cindy Lavoie, CFO of Southwick’s Zoo. The handcrafted Chinese lanterns were made by the Zigong Lantern Group, a team of artisans from China who assembled the 3D displays on-site. This year, visitors will find representa tions of Chinese folklore, Greek gods, Norse tales and familiar fairy-tale char acters. Cinderella, Puss in Boots and the Billy Goats Gruff will adorn the paths alongside legendary figures like drag ons, the Loch Ness monster, Poseidon and InMedusa.addition to the lantern displays, the festival will include strolling per formers, Chinese acrobats, a marketplace with a variety of goods and several food stands. The on-site Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern will feature different menu items matched to the festival theme. Last year, the festival was particu larly popular with families, Lavoie says, but it’s also a unique option for hosting corporate events, whether for employee appreciation parties or VIP customer gatherings.Starting on Nov. 25, the Festival of Illumination will merge with the zoo’s Winter Wonderland event for a combined walk-through experience featuring the Holiday Light Spectacular. “It will be quite a show!” Lavoie says. The Winter Wonderland will include visits with Santa, train rides and holiday-themed entertainment.Anotherevent for guests to look for ward to is the zoo’s Harvest Festival on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature live music, a beer garden, market vendors, scarecrow-making and specialBeyondpresentations.theseevents, the zoo is open for regular visitors through Oct. 31. Lavoie says Southwick’s new playground has been a “huge hit” and a significant upgrade from the previous structure. The playground is animal-themed and features new components developed for different age groups. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit southwickszoo.com or call 1-800-258-9182.
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The HCA is gearing up for its fall programs, which include offerings for all ages and abilities in visual arts, ceramics, music, theater and dance. This year, the center is adding additional music classes for young children as well as ukulele group classes and re cording and music theory courses. This fall, the HCA is plan ning a lecture series and a sustainability summit. “We’re constantly developing new programs as we try to meet the needs of the MetroWest community,” Grill says. “We’re also looking to offer more diverse music, art and theater.”
“We love that so many people come to us because we do have all the arts under one roof,” Grill says. “We are located here in Hopkinton, and the support of the com munity has been tremendous, but we are also thrilled about the creative partnerships we’re developing with surrounding towns as well.”The HCA is located at 98 Hayden Rowe Street. For more information and registration, visit HopArtsCenter.org. Business Profiles are advertising fea tures designed to provide information and background about Hopkinton Independent advertisers. ‘all the arts under one roof’
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The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has had its “biggest summer ever,” says executive director Kelly Grill, an encour aging development as the orga nization emerg es from the challenges of the pandemic. “We are excited that people are back and supporting us,” Grill says. “The feedback that we’ve had is that the arts are what is sustaining us and connecting us, which is something we all learned during the pandemic.”
The HCA’s summer concerts were particularly popular this season, and the new pay-what-you-can ticketing model made the programming accessible to all, Grill adds. Renovation now is complete on the center’s new ceramics studio and music studio, which has led to increased program participation. Due to unexpected construction ex penses, the HCA is launching a capital drive to help cover the costs of the studio renovation project. The drive gives local donors an opportunity to “leave their mark permanently” on the HCA, Grill says, by having a paver, rocking chair, picnic table or other feature named after them.
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Each year, the HCA has up to 14,000 visitors from 300 different communities.
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HCA exhibition encourages student artists to be true to themselves courage to recognize and share one’s true self — “That is the bold part,” while celebrating the person’s individuality is the beauty.Afteryears of struggling to accept himself “as an artist, as a human being and a man,” Eversley initiated the ex hibits in 2017 based on the theme “The things that make me boldly different make me beautiful.” The HCA student exhibit began
“Even though we seem very dif ferent, we all share a lot in common,” said Eversley. He noted it takes a lot of “The Chance to Grow Old” was created by Hopkinton High School senior Owen Fitzpatrick.
By Jane ContributingBigdaWriter It takes a lot of courage for anyone to show the world exactly who they are, but that achievement is especially difficult for teens. Some 30 teen artists from Hopkin ton, Ashland, Hopedale and Milford have accepted the challenge and will be displaying creations that reflect their distinctive personalities in The Bold & Beautiful Student Exhibition at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts during September.Thestudent exhibit builds on the professional artist exhibition created by Randolph artist Jamaal Eversley that ran at the HCA from mid-July to Aug. 26. According to Eversley, The Bold & Beautiful Exhibition is about accepting the authenticity of oneself, embracing the uniqueness of each person, and real izing despite the differences people still can connect with each other.
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“We are giving them a chance to see what they can achieve,” said Eversley. Besides having their artwork validated by being displayed among work by professional artists, the students will be competing for five awards. One student artist from each town whose creation best reflects the theme will receive a $250 award given by Eversley from the sale of his own artwork during the past year. A fifth student will receive a larger award from the HCA for the boldest piece of art. Judging will be done by HCA members and a former alumnus of the exhibition. Awards will be presented during an artist reception, to which the public is invited, on Friday, Sept. 9, from 6-7 p.m.
“We hope people will visit the student exhibition and help reinforce in these teens that it is OK to be who they are.”
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last spring when Eversley visited high schools in the four communities that are supporting the show with funds from the Massa chusetts Cultural Council. The funds were awarded through the local councils in Hopkinton, Ashland, Hopedale and Milford. Eversley told the students of his own journey to selfacceptance and asked them to create or submit an exist ing piece of art that reveals their true self for the exhibit. Thirty students, spread across the four towns, responded with art work that encompasses a variety of media from painting and drawing on canvas to photography and even a sculpture. Like the professional artists in the exhibit, each student also had to write a short story explaining what the artwork means and how it represents them.
“This summer’s professional exhibit was great, there was a lot of interest,” said Eversley.
The Bold & Beautiful Student Exhibition runs from Sept. 9-30 in the Lotvin Family Gal lery at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. For more informa tion about Eversley and his work, visit his social media sites, @SirJayEvs.
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Hopkinton residents have been regular patrons of The Corner Market. “Hop kinton has been huge for us, especially during the pandemic,” he says. “They were always supportive and ordered food constantly. We definitely owe Hopkinton a lot.” To receive a free junk removal estimate, call 774-287-1133 or visit af fordablejunkremoval.com. Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide informa tion and background about Hopkinton Independent advertisers.
In addition to delivering an indemand service to the community, Schadler is appreciative that Affordable Junk Removal has helped provide a work-life balance that suits his family. “It allows me to be able to do what I like doing and spend time with my kids,” he says. “I’m home to see my babies play softball and do all that stuff. We are also able to give back to the communities we serve.”TheSchadlers live in Milford, but they have many connections in Hop kinton, including friends in town and the Hopkinton YMCA where their kids are frequent attendees. Additionally.
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Mental Health Collaborative Golf Tournament
Hopkinton Tennis Tournament Sept. 16-18
The Hopkinton Health Department is hosting the second annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Town Common. The event will feature free screenings and information, games, snacks and live music.
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The annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Weston Nurseries (93 East Main Street), raising money for the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be fantastic lo cal bands, delicious local award-winning barbecue and local breweries, including Hopkinton’s own Start Line Brewery and Marty’s Beer & Wine Garden, featuring Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company and other local beer, wine and ciders. There also will be a new kids section this year. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit westonnurseries.com.
Woodville Rod & Gun Club Craft Fair Sept. 25
The 13th annual Paws & Claws 5K presented by VCA Animal Hospitals, a fundrais ing run/walk for Baypath Humane Society, will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Hopkinton State Park. Participants can register as an individual or as part of a team. For more information — including about sponsorship options — and to register, visit baypathhumane.org.
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The 14th Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 16-18 (rain date Sept. 23-25) at the Hopkinton High School courts. Divisions include men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The tournament is open to Hopkinton residents age 18 and older, although doubles teams can include one non-resident. Registration closes at noon on Sept. 9. Register by Aug. 22 to guar antee T-shirt size. Entry fee for singles is $30, and doubles is $20 per player. For more information and to register, go to hopkintonma.myrec.com. Questions can be directed to CampCalks@gmail.com.
The Hopkinton-based nonprofit Mental Health Collaborative (MHC) will hold its first charitable golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 24, at Hopkinton Country Club. The MHC Fall Classic features 18 holes of scramble golf followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner. Individuals can support the cause of mental health literacy among teens and young adults by registering as a golfer or tournament sponsor. All proceeds directly fund the development and implementation of MHC programming in schools and communities across Massachusetts and beyond. To learn more about MHC or to register for the MHC Fall Classic, visit mentalhealthcollaborative.org.
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The seventh annual MetroWest K9 5K, a dog-friendly trail run/walk for teams and individuals through the woods at the MetroWest YMCA in Hopkinton, will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. The event, which includes music, vendors from the human and animal fields, doggy demonstrations and more, is run by the Ashland Sporting Association and the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Chari ties. For more information and to register, visit metrowestk95k.com.
Garden Club Speaker Series Sept. 20
Baypath’s Paws & Claws 5K Sept. 25
The Hopkinton Garden Club’s Speaker Series presents “Garden Design — A Deeper Dive” with Joanne Pearson, a professional photographer and former regis tered landscape architect. Pearson will discuss garden design, illustrated by showcase gardens in Europe and across the United States, and demonstrate how attendees can come up with a concept plan for their own yard. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the HCAM studios, 77 Main Street, as well as on Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit hopkintongardenclub.org or email register@hopkintongardenclub.org.
The Bruce Marshall Group September 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Bruce Marshall Group live show treats their fans to a soaring ride as they rip through a catalog of original material that truly sets this band apart. They love to mix it up, whether it’s pulling off ex citing jams that build with dynamics and layering, or playing the concise arrange ments of their songs with discipline and taste. The sound defies categorization, slipping seamlessly around touches of blues, R&B, rock, and Southern boogie. In an effort to make the arts affordable to all, these concerts will be available on a pay-whatyou-can basis. Details are available when you reserve your ticket. In the event of rain, these shows will move indoors to our performance space and theater seating will be available.
September 2 | 6:30 p.m. Neal and the Vipers are a Rhode Islandbased band who play American roots music encompassing blues, rock and roll, rockabilly, and surf, that will get you up out of your chair to dance all night long!
Dance | Visual Arts | Ceramics | Music | Theater HCA welcomes artists of all ages and abilities. Hurry! Some classes are already filling! Visit www.HopArtsCenter.org
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The Hopkinton Charity Golf Event, sponsored by the Hopkinton Emergency Fund and Hopkinton Women’s club, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26, at Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. with lunch and a silent/live auction. The fee is $125 per golfer, which includes greens fees, a cart and lunch. Non-golfers can join the lunch for a $40 donation. For more information, visit hefhwc.perfectgolfevent.com.
Veterans Breakfast first Friday of each month
Registration is open for the 34th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2. Funds raised are donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk features four distances, from the full marathon (starting in Hopkinton) to a 5K. To register or to support a walker, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for a $5 discount off the registration fee. All registered participants will receive a bib, medal and T-shirt.
The Veterans Breakfast is held on the first Friday of every month from 9-10 a.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center. In July, and if the first Friday of the month is a holiday or snow day, the breakfast switches to the second Friday. No registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Beck at the Senior Center, 508-497-9730.
The Hopkinton Council on Aging will host an educational gathering and discussion featuring Massachusetts journalist Joe Wallace on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Wallace has been a portrait photographer and storyteller for 20 years. He will share the story of his book and traveling exhibit, “Portraits of Dementia,” created to destigmatize those living with dementia. Everybody who wants to learn more about this terrible disease and how to understand, appreciate and support those living with dementia is invited to attend. Call the Senior Center at 508-497-9730 to RSVP.
Hopkinton PolyArts festival
Hopkinton Community Health Fair
The Treblemakers adult community chorus starts Sept. 7 and is welcoming new members. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Anyone interested in participating should attend the first rehearsal. For more information, email Treblemakers.Chorus@gmail.com, call 508-686-7347 or visit hopartscenter.org.
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Hopkinton Family Day, a community event featuring live entertainment, games, activities and food trucks, and topped off with a fireworks display, is set to return on Sept. 17 at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School. The event, which starts at 2 p.m., is sponsored by many generous local businesses. Town organizations, nonprofits, clubs and businesses located in town offer activities for everyone. All activities (not including the food trucks) are free for the whole family. For more information, including how to participate as a sponsor or town organization, visit the Friends of Hopkinton website at friendsofhopkinton.org.
MetroWest K9 5K at YMCA Sept. 18
Fall registration now open for HCA classes and workshops!
Motherless Children September 9 at 6:30 p.m. A five-piece band from Worcester, Mas sachusetts. The band formed in 2012 with a love of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hen drix, Sheryl Crow and others. Fusing tight dynamics, crisp vocal harmonies, and down-to-earth performances.
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Oct. 2
‘Portraits of Dementia’ discussion Sept. 28
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The Woodville Rod & Gun Club is seeking vendors for its second annual Craft Fair on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spaces are available both inside (limited) and outside for $25-$40. For more information, contact Kim Clark at kimba57@comcast.net.
The 2022 Hopkinton PolyArts festival will be held at the Town Common on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event, established in 1974, features regional artisans, crafters and local nonprofits. Now a subcommittee of the Hopkinton Cultural Council, it is managed by a small committee of volunteers. Proceeds fund multiple scholarships to local high school graduates majoring or minoring in the arts.
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wasough.iningSkilledtationRehabiliBeaumontAug.ley,(Burr)leenKatha“Bette”Oeh97,died9atandNursCenterWestborShethewife of the late Donald Oehley, to whom she was married for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late Frank Burr and Kathleen (Frizzell) Burr. Born at just 3 pounds on the family farm in Southborough, Bette was not expected to survive. Bette grew up on dairy farms and was the first female milk delivery person for Sunshine Dairy, via horse and wagon. She had a love of animals and a passion for horses. Her horse’s name was Tippy, a little white cow pony with an attitude. She rode Tippy to round up cows, to school and on dates (you had to ride a horse to get a date with Bette). She loved gardening, flowers and fresh corn on the Throughoutcob. her life Bette lived in Southborough, Westborough and Natick, where she met and married the
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Over time she became a true artisan. Dozens of her creations adorn homes across New England and the country. Her most satisfying pieces were the scores and scores of infant quilts she created to the delight of her family and friends. Her love for creating and gifting quilts spoke to who she was at her core. She was incredibly gifted and motivated to spread love and beauty to others. In addition to her loving husband, Linda is survived by her son, Sean Ma cLaughlin and wife Megan Foscaldi; her daughter, Tracy Haskard and hus band Nicholas; her brothers, John and Nicholas Vento; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Sadly, Linda was predeceased by her brothers Anthony and Joseph IntermentVento.was held Aug. 15 at Pu ritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, please spread Linda’s message of love by donating to your favorite charity or to the Friends of Mass General Cancer Center.
love of her life, Donald V. Oehley, on June 7, 1947. They built a house and raised their five children at 11 Pike Street in Hopkinton. Affiliated with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton, Bette was a pie maker, sang in the choir and made flower arrangements for the altars from her personal gardens. Bette and Donald were married for 47 years, Donald passed on Aug. 31, 1994. Bette’s later years were spent living in Lin wood, spending time with her family. She is survived by three of her children, son Kendall Oehley and wife Dina of Uxbridge, daughter Linda Gray and husband Jim Morill of Greenfield, New Hampshire, and son Scott and wife Cori Oehley of Upton. She also is survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.Inadditiontoher husband, she is predeceased by sons Rodney and Jeffrey Oehley and her siblings, older brother Clifford (Kippy) Burr, older sister Blanche Johnson and younger brother Ernest (Ernie) Burr. A Eucharistic service was held Aug. 16 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton, followed by burial of cremains at Rural Cemetery in South borough. Services were under the care of Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.
Stanley Wasilauski Stanley J. Wasilaus ki Jr., 60, theton,incancer.battleafteroninpassedHopkintonofawayBostonAug.13alongwithBornNorthamphewassonofthe late Beverly (Jacque) and Stanley Joseph Wasilauski. He was the loving husband of 34 years to Debra (Conlon) Wasilauski of Hopkinton.Stanleywas the devoted and proud father to his two daughters, Kelli Wasi lauski of Nashville, Tennessee, and Kara Wasilauski of Boston. He also leaves behind his siblings, Mike Wasilauski and wife Dorothy of South Hadley, Patti Fydenkevez and husband Joe of Sun derland, and Debbie Czajkowski and husband Joe of Hadley. Stanley worked in different branches of State Street Corporation in Boston for over 30 years. He was an avid mu sic lover and especially enjoyed Bruce Springsteen. He took pleasure in fishing, golfing, hiking and spending time in Har wich. He was a passionate Boston sports fan, especially the Patriots. A funeral service took place Aug. 19 at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkin ton. Interment was to be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1420 K Street, NW, 7th Floor, Washing ton, D.C. 20005 or donate.melanoma. org.
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Kathleen MacLennan Kathleen L. MacLennan, 99, of Hopkinton, passed away at her home on Aug. 14. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle (Lee) Smith and Donald King. She was the wife of the late Norman Murray Ma cLennan and her first husband, the late C. Richard Mansfield. Kathleen had a passion for quilting. She was a member of the Hopkinton Senior Center’s quilting club and the Marathon Quilters Guild. She also was a member of the Eastern Star. Kathleen is survived by her son, Richard L. Mansfield and wife Marylou of North Eastham; her brother, Edwin Smith of Ohio; two grandchildren, Richard and Jeffrey Mansfield; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, David, Michael and Brody; as well as her sonin-law, Vascen Bogigian of Hopkinton. She is predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Kay Bogigian, who passed away in December 2021. A funeral service will be held some time in September and will be announced. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
colnHouseHospicemensionsatpassedChelmsford,residentalin,MacLaughAnnLinda(Vento)age70,longtimeofawayCareDiinLinonAug. 8 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Glenn A. Ma cLaughlin, with whom she enjoyed 37 years of Lindamarriage.wasborn in Boston on Feb. 28, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Barbara A. (Patch) Vento. She was raised in Dorchester and moved to Hopkinton during high school, graduating in 1970. Early in her career she worked as an administrative assistant, and in 1975 she started as a business assistant and associate producer at Digital Equipment Corporation, where she would eventu ally meet her husband. Before retire ment, Linda found her most satisfying position as the registrar at Chelmsford High School. She was never happier than when she was tirelessly working for the needs, advancement and career path of her students. In 1985 Linda paused her career to start her most challenging and fulfilling venture, raising her son and daughter. To Linda, raising her family was her true life’s work and greatest accom plishment. She felt immense pride and gratitude for her life and for her children. Linda stepped in as a mother to others and was lovingly referred to as “Momma Mac” by many of her children’s friends. She was a constant source of support, advice and hugs for anyone who needed it. Linda loved to travel and garden. Her passion, however, was quilting.
the late Barbara A. (Maguire) Deignan, who died in 2000. He was the son of the late Julia M. (Sheahan) and Joseph L. Deignan of Natick and Holliston. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Natick High School Class of 1949, Burdette College and Northeastern University, and a long time employee of the Boston Edison Company.Heleaves two daughters, Maureen B. Bennett of Hopkinton and Kathleen M. Arsenault of Haverhill, and three grandchildren, Sean and Maille Bennett of Hopkinton and Nicole L. Arsenault of Haverhill. He was a brother of Thomas J. Deignan of Portland, Oregon, and the late John W. Deignan and Mary Louise Sanclemente, both of Natick. A private funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick Church in Natick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).
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aageAug.passedofandhue“Jack”ThomasJohnDonaofUptonformerlyHopkintonaway9attheof89afterbattlewith Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 18, 1932, Jack was the middle child of James and Helen Donahue of Southborough. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s High School and a 1955 graduate of North eastern University. Jack spent 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, ascending to the rank of captain. Jack is predeceased by his parents, brother Edward and son James. He is survived by wife Louise of Upton, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage, sister Mary Foley of Marlborough, chil dren Patricia Lavoie and husband Mi chael of Upton, John Donahue and wife Erin of Northbridge, Thomas Donahue and wife Adelaide of Milford, and David Safstrom and wife Shirley of Roswell, Georgia, as well as grandchildren Me gan, Colleen and Chris Lavoie, Emma, Lillian and Jack Donahue, and Matt and Tim JackDonahue.wasan original partner at Mc Carthy Pools Corporation in Southbor ough, where he managed the business operations for over 55 years until retiring in 2015. A longtime Hopkinton resident, Jack was active in the community. He is a past president of the Hopkinton Little League and a former trustee of the Hopkinton Library and was involved in many programs at St. John the Evangelist Church.Wewill all miss his smile, laugh and genuineness. The family would like to thank the staff at Oasis at Dodge Park for the wonderful care they gave Jack while he was a resident at the facility. A funeral Mass was celebrated Aug. 18 in St. John the Evangelist Church, fol lowed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Hopkinton. Services were under the care of the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family encour ages donations be made to the Shriner Hos
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‘Portraits of Dementia’ Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. Joe Wallace has been a portrait photographer and storyteller for 20 years. Like many, he has a deeply personal connection with dementia. He will share the story of his book and traveling exhibit, created to destigmatize those living with dementia. For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @ HopkintonPLMA.
Thursday, Sept. 1, 1-2 p.m. This is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness or mild cognitive impairment or living with dementia along with their care partner, fam ily and friends. The Memory Café is a place to socialize, share experiences and form friendships. This is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and Hopkinton Public Library. For more information or to register, call 508-497-0108 or email info@ourtimememorycafe.org.
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Thursday, Sept. 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m. In this virtual program, attendees will step up for this Magical Mystery Tour and visit the Beatles’ London haunts. Traveling back to the swinging ’60s, when Beatlemania ruled the world, there will be visits to theaters, recording studios, of fices and public toilets associated with the Fab Four.
Thursday, Sept. 15, 1-2 p.m. Attendees will explore urban paintings, focusing on unique ways artists have portrayed city life, and learn the interesting and surprising decisions that went into these images, both representational and abstract. Repair Cafe Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-noon The Senior Center is hosting its first Repair Cafe, a community event where people bring their not-quite-working-right but too-good-to-throw-away items and other community members help repair them. Although pre-registration isn’t re quired, anyone with an item they would like to have repaired is encouraged to call so organizers can ensure there will be tools and expertise needed for each repair.
#ActuallyAutistic Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jennifer Brunton will present her book, “The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy: Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community.” No registra tion is required. This program is recom mended for ages 14 and older.
The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.
LGBTQ+ Book Club Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The LGBTQ+ Book Club will discuss a range of books across all genres. All LGBTQ+ adults and teens 14 and older are welcome, as well as allies. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Books will be available at the circulation desk. Book Talk with Justice Daniel Roache Tuesday, Sept. 13 , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will read “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth” by Kristin Henning. Daniel Roache, who is a juvenile court justice in Massachusetts, will lead a discussion us ing the book as a jumping-off point to talk about race and justice in the juvenile court system. Copies of the book are available at the main desk for those who would like to read it in advance (not required for at tendance). This program is recommended for ages 16 and older.
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Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marguerite (Garvey) and William Francis Gorman. He was the husband of 61 years to his high school sweetheart, the late Christine (Alberico) Gorman.Alifelong Hopkinton resident, Wil liam worked in general maintenance at Keefe Tech in Framingham until his retirement. He enjoyed the great out doors and took pleasure in time spent with his wife, Christine, at the ocean, fishing with his family, hunting and woodworking. He has fond memories of his trips to Vermont. William is survived by his four children, Diane Crosby and husband Dean, Michael Gorman and wife Val erie, William Gorman and wife Joan, and Donna Mulhall and husband Paul. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was to be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hop kinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Care, Fund Develop ment Office 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923 or to vnacare. org/donors. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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Nicholas J. 2013.whoDeMaria,A.latebandwasAug.passed97,DeMaria,ofMilfordaway11.HethehusoftheEleanor(Ghiloni)diedinMr.De Maria was employed as a firefighter for 28 years for the Town of Milford, retiring in 1981. He also was a certified EMT. He was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Milford, son of the late Raffaelle and Angelina (Calzone) DeMaria. A lifelong resident of Milford, he was a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School, Milford. He had attended Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester and Dean College in Franklin. Mr. DeMaria served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 102nd Infantry and was the recipient of a Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. He was well known throughout the area for his dedication to poppy flow er distribution in honor of fallen soldiers. He also was proud to have participated on an Honor Flight New England trip to Washington, D.C., this past Father’s Day to recognizeNicholasveterans.wasalife member of the Sgt. John W. Powers American Legion Post 59 of Milford, life member of the VFW Milford Post 1544, where he was presently serving as chaplain, member of the Sons of Italy 1356 Milford Lodge, Italian American War Veterans Club Post 40 of Milford, treasurer of the Hoboken Citizens Club Pitch League and a long time member of the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, where he served as an usher. He is survived by his children, JoAnn D. and husband David Morgan of Hopkinton, Ellie Peoples of Oxford, Michael A. DeMaria of Milford, Paula McCarthy of Darien, Connecticut, and Nicole D. Grace of Danvers; three sisters, Mary Lamborghini of North Providence, Rhode Island, and Theresa Lizotte and Rita Piso, both of Milford; five grandchil dren, Jonathan DeMaria, Mary-Elizabeth Morgan Monroy, Liam McCarthy, Devon McCarthy and Mikaela DeMaria; four great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph DeMaria, who went missing in action during WWII, Vincent DeMaria and Angelo DeMaria, and a sister, Lucy Cormier. Funeral services were held Aug. 17 from the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home in Milford followed by a Mass of Chris tian burial in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Milford. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford, with military honors and Milford Fire Depart mentMemorialhonors. donations may be made to Honor Flight New England, P.O. Box 16287, Hooksett, NH 03106. Barbara Castagno Barbara F. family.bysurroundedbriefAug.peacefullypassedofandof(Sellers),Castagno82,UxbridgeformerlyNatick,awayon6afteraillness,herlovingShe was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Stephen J. Cast agno.Barbara was born June 16, 1940, in Boston to the late Francis and Catherine Sellers (Mahoney). She graduated from Belmont High School. After high school, Barbara went on to work for several companies and retired from Raytheon after 24 years of service. Barbara’s proudest accomplishment was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family brought her immense joy and happiness throughout her life.
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the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Jor dan) Hayes. He was the husband of 59 years to the late Ann “Nancy” Elizabeth (O’Leary) Hayes, who recently passed away. Together they raised a loving family in Holliston, where they resided for 56Georgeyears.was a dedicated employee at Roche Brothers in Natick for many years before retiring in 2000. He was an avid golfer enjoying his downtime, primar ily at Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, where he also was a ranger. He usually could be found at Cornell’s Irish Pub in Hopkinton on a Saturday, hanging out with his buddies and relaxing over lunch with his Georgechildren.issurvived by his beloved five children and their spouses, Stephen Hayes and wife Christina of Whitinsville, Chris Hayes and wife Grace of Medway, Kelley Lebow and husband Christopher of Mendon, Joseph Hayes and wife Ni cole of San Francisco, and John Hayes of San Francisco. He also leaves behind 11 loving grandchildren, Joshua Hayes, Kasey Hayes, Jack Hayes, Nicole In tinarelli, Michael Lebow, Jake Lebow, Gabriel Hayes, Lucas Hayes, Mackenzie Hayes, Madison Hayes and Brooklyn Hayes, and three great-grandchildren, Cheyanne Hayes, Delilah Hayes and Landyn Lebow. Dear to George’s heart was his brother, Frederick Hayes, and Frederick’s wife, the late Geraldine. George also leaves behind many loving nieces and Visitationnephews.tookplace Aug. 26 at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston.
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Kate held a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Chi cago and a master’s degree in mechani cal engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was licensed as a professional engineer. In her career, she worked for technology companies as a computer programmer and mechanical engineer. Her hobbies and talents includ ed chess, painting and drawing. In 1962, at the age of 14, she played in the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship in New York City, and in 1963 she won the U.S. Women’s Open Chess Championship in Chicago. She was a lifelong member of the U.S. Chess Federation. She was passionate about contributing to the com munity, working as a volunteer teaching chess, helping at the Greater Boston Food Bank, and teaching mathematics at the Cambridge Community Learning Center.
New York City, he was the last child of 10 siblings born to Katherine (McGee) and George Patrick. He was the husband of 60 years to Bernadette (Morganthaler) Patrick of Medway. Ken was a veteran of the Army, hav ing served during the Korean War as a combat engineer in the 224th Infantry Division. He went on to work as a police officer for the New York City Police Department’s 42nd Precinct. He took pleasure in playing golf and worked as a grounds crewman on golf courses in Cape Cod. Known for his beautiful blue eyes, Ken loved to dance and play bocce, and he had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He had a love of doing carpentry and masonry work and liked to volunteer for the Christ the King Catholic Church food pantry in Mash pee. He enjoyed watching the Yankees and the BesidesCeltics.his wife, Ken is survived by his two children, Maureen Patrick of Franklin and Kenneth Patrick and wife Beth of Hopkinton. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Connor, Kayla and Leah Patrick; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Rich ard Messing of Connecticut, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held privately with family, with interment taking place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New York Police & Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 26837, New York, NY 10087 or answerthecall.org. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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Kate will be remembered as a kind and compassionate woman who cared deeply for her friends and family. She was strong-minded but scrupulously fair and honest, always concerned for others. She handled life’s ups and downs with a song in her heart. We are eternally grate ful for her treasured presence in our lives. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Daniel Gasser of Dan vers and Rebecca Gasser of Rehovot, Israel, and her siblings David, Janet and Tony Sillars. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Noa Yaish, Emma Pliska and Dylan Gasser. A graveside service was held Aug, 18 at the Framingham/Natick Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Friends of the Com munity Learning Center in Cambridge. Arrangements were under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
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To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Geeta LeCrone of Hopkinton, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Geeta LeCrone of Hopkinton, MA has been infor mally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Represen tative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Inter ested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal pro ceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Massachusetts General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit (giving.massgeneral.org) and par ticipating in the Walk for Hunger in May, as this was Joan’s tradition.
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Beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. This program will provide an opportunity for English language learners to practice vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in a fun, comfortable, laid-back environment. Registration is required via the library website. Introduction to Baha’i Faith: ‘Exemplar’ Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. “Exemplar” is a movie that follows the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the profound effect he had on people both past and present. Included are vignettes about his journey across the United States and Canada in 1912. He spoke several times in Massachusetts during that journey. The film reflects a few of the universal prin ciples embodied, both in word and deed, by ‘Abdu’lBahá. Bre Vader, the co-director of the film, will be on hand for a short Q&A session when the film is done. This program is recommended for ages 12 and older.
Marilyn Checkosky Marilyn A. (Ryan) Checkosky, 79, of South bridge passed away peacefully on Aug. 20 after a brief illness, sur rounded by her loving family.Her husband of 52 years, Robert T. Check osky, passed away in 2016. She leaves her four sons, Robert T. Checkosky Jr. and wife Diane of Hopkinton, William D. Checkosky of Southbridge, Kevin M. Checkosky and wife Ma rie of Southbridge, and Michael J. Checkosky of Southbridge; her two brothers, Dennis F. Ryan, III and wife Kathy of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Michael Ryan and wife Jennifer of Syracuse, New York; her five beloved grandchildren, Sarah Check osky, Olivia Checkosky, Grace Checkosky, Jackson Checkosky and Eli Checkosky; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her beloved cat, Carli. She was born in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the late Dennis F. and Mary (Antono polous) Ryan. Marilyn was a 1961 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Syracuse. She went on to graduate from Powelson Business Institute in Syracuse and worked as a secretary at Le Moyne College.After starting and raising her family, Marilyn went on to work as a teacher’s assistant at the TriCommunity YMCA Preschool in Southbridge for manyMarilynyears. was devoted Catholic and a longtime parishioner of Notre Dame Parish, now St. John Paul II Parish, in Southbridge. She was an avid reader, fan of James Patterson, and was a frequent visitor to the Southbridge and Sturbridge libraries. She enjoyed taking care of her family and having them over for Sunday and holiday dinners. Above all, she loved, adored and lived for her family, and especially her grandchildren. Her funeral was held Aug. 25 from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Southbridge, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Notre Dame Church of St. John Paul II Parish, Southbridge. That was followed by burial in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Southbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton Street, South bridge, MA 01550.
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Joan Bauer Joan Bauer, 80, of Acton passed away sur rounded by loved ones on Aug. 3 from the cruel effects of primary pro gressive aphasia (PPA). Joan was born May 7, 1942, to Julien and Cecile Parenteau in Wa terbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Water bury Catholic High in 1960 and attended Cen tral Connecticut State College. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald Bauer; her five children and their spouses, Mark Bauer (Jennifer) of Sacramento, California, Liane Belisle (Gregory Kirshe) of Hopkinton, Eliza beth Carson (Rod) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kevin Bauer (Heather) of Seattle, and Ronald J. Bauer (Melissa Ballard) of Montclair, New Jersey; as well as her 12 grandchildren. Joan was a fiercely dedicated wife, mom and grandmother (Memere). Family came first, and she showed her love every day by managing a full schedule overseeing the household and budget and providing a delicious family meal at the end of each day. She planned yearly fun-filled family vacations that resulted in cherished memories, and as the fam ily grew, she made periodic visits to lend a helping hand and to spoil her grandchildren. Joan lived in Acton for 50 years and was in volved in many organizations and activities and held various jobs. She had a passion for talking, people, musicals, food, walking and giving to those in need. Her enthusiasm and laughter filled the room. She was adventurous, funny, friendly and supportive and brought her beautiful smile, joy and 508-435-7776
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She had a heart of gold, was kindhearted, always put others’ needs above her own and loved her family deeply. She was an amazing cook, and she enjoyed visiting casinos, playing keno and time spent with her husband and friends traveling throughout the UnitedSheStates.issurvived by her children, Elaine Hansen and husband Steven of Uxbridge, Stephen Castagno and partner Victoria McBride of Hopkinton, Jean Sacca and husband Michael of Northbridge, and Donna Castagno of Uxbridge; her grandchildren, Ashley Alexander, Nicole Pagos, Anthony Castagno, Courtney Cook, Joseph Russell, Ana Rowe, William Delgado, Alicia Castagno and Vincent Sacca; as well as 16Shegreat-grandchildren.alsoissurvivedby her siblings, William Sellers, Karen Gould (Sellers) and Catherine Sellers, and predeceased by brother Thomas Sellers. A funeral service was held Aug. 18 at Buma Funeral Home, Uxbridge. Burial was to be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
kindness to everyone she encountered. Joan was predeceased by her parents and brother Bob and will be missed by her siblings, Jeanne Pettine (Ron), Roger Parenteau (Hanna), Paul Parenteau (Natalie), Nancy St. Jean (Peter) and Linda Parenteau.
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Each week, the Independent high lights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature Bootsey, a 2-year-old bloodhound/ Great Dane. Here is Baypath’s description of Bootsey:“Tall, dark and handsome — the perfect adjectives to describe Mr. Bootsey. This young bachelor is the sweetest boy who loves his people. He always tries his best to make you happy, whether it be with a fat kiss on the face or a well-executed sit when asked. When it’s time to play, this gentle giant is an adorable goofball, romping around with his human and canine friends! When it’s time for snuggles, Bootsey will melt your heart by resting his head on your leg.”
Hopkinton resident Katie Keav any takes steps to fight against cancer every day as the vice president for the department of ambulatory clini cal operation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On Oct. 2, she will go the extra mile and participate in the 2022 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk in memory of her father, Paul Kenney, who passed away from leukemia in 2003. The Jimmy Fund Walk raises funds to support all forms of adult and pedi atric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber, and has raised more than $155 million for the Institute in its 33year history. Keavany has participated in several walks throughout her 27 years at the nation’s premier cancer treatment center and is now part of the Welcome Center Team, which hopes to raise $10,000. The Welcome Center serves as the virtual front door of Dana-Farber and often is the first point of contact for patients.This year marks a return to the trail after two years of COVID restrictions. Walkers can choose from four distance options — the full marathon starts in Hopkinton and finishes in Boston — or “walk their way” and participate virtu ally from any location they choose. Wherever they roam, whether making the journey for themselves or for others, walkers are united by their mission to stomp out cancer. For Keavany, there is an added bo nus of giving back to a place that gives so much to its patients. “I take great pride in my work be cause of all the good that’s done there; you can see the impact it has on people’s lives,” Keavany shared. “I can’t imagine working anywhere else.” Keavany has strong and longstand ing ties to the medical community. Her mother was a nurse at Dana-Farber while her father was a patient there. Her mother-in-law also was a nurse. Keavany’s husband, Don, will join her on the walk. Their daughter, Regan, 21, has one semester left in nursing school at the University of South Caro lina, while their 19-year-old son, Aiden (middle name Paul, for his granddad), is a student at Indiana University. Reflecting on her career, Keavany said she “wanted to do something in health care, but didn’t want to be an actual provider.” So, after first explor ing political science and elementary education, she got her master’s in health care administration and set off on the organizational path. Today, she over sees more than 400 staff who provide administrative support, scheduling and patient coordination. A lifelong Hopkinton resident, Ke avany has deep roots in the local com munity as well. Dad Paul was born in Framingham and grew up in Hopkinton. He co-owned Kenney’s Service Station, the longtime neighborhood gas station his parents established across from the old high school, and was a volunteer firefighter for many years with Hopkin ton Fire KeavanyDepartment.ispleased to have the op portunity to contribute to the cause in a way that honors her father. She still re members the special relationships Paul had with his children and grandchildren. “He was great, and very involved in our lives,” she recalled. “Being a local businessman meant he was always ac cessible to his family, always available. He was a very proud grandpa.” For more information about the Jimmy Fund Walk or to support a walker, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255.
Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, this is an abbreviated version of the Police Log. For the full Police Log visit the Hopkinton Independent website at HopkintonIndependent.com.
August 11 12:16 a.m. A Revolutionary Way resident reported her next-door neighbor was outside his balcony banging and screaming at passing cars.
August 13 2:45 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield assisted a disabled motor vehicle on West Main Street after it struck a deer. A tow truck removed the vehicle. 11:45 a.m. A caller reported a car struck a rock on Lumber Street and was blocking Lumber Street and causing a traffic hazard. Officer Mat thew LaTour responded and stayed on scene until AAA12:56arrived.p.m. A caller reported he witnessed a motor vehicle hit a parked car on Main Street and leave the scene. Officers Shannon Beloin and Al exander Stewart responded and located the owner of the car that was hit and took a report. 7:02 p.m. Officer Matthew LaTour responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe Street in the middle school parking lot and took a report. August 14 11:33 a.m. A Cunningham Street resident re ported a hole in a fence and believed it was related to an ongoing issue with a neighbor. Sergeant Timothy Brennan responded to view the vandalism
August 10 11:10 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Sean McKeon spoke to parties involved in a civil dispute on West Main Street. 1:12 p.m. A caller reported a loose black poodle on Westcott Drive. Officer Sean McKeon responded and located the dog. 4:10 p.m. A Proctor Street caller reported a neighbor was illegally dumping near her parents’ house despite a “No dumping” sign. Officer Robert Ekross responded and spoke with the party and determined there was no illegal dumping. 9:44 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross responded along with the Fire Department to a report of a person stuck in a West Main Street elevator.
AugustARRESTS21 4:38 a.m. A caller reported an acci dent involving a male in a blue Toyota by the State Park entrance on Cedar Street. Officers Brennan Grimley and Nicholas Saletnik responded and requested transla tion assistance from the Milford Police Department. A 23-year-old from Fram ingham was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and OUI 11:45liquor.p.m.On West Main Street, Of ficer Brennan Grimley arrested a 22-yearold Franklin resident and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended. Officer Nicholas Saletnik pro vided a passenger with a courtesy transport to a West Main Street gas station.
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Officers Basit Dennis and Nicholas Saletnik re sponded to the disturbance and spoke with the individual, who stated he would keep it down. 6:45 a.m. A Pond Street caller reported a con struction crew started its machines before 7 a.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil responded and advised the crew of town bylaw. 7:32 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan spoke with a contractor on Main Street about starting work early in violation of town bylaw. 12:54 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on Main Street passed a dump truck over a double yellow line. The license plate was obtained and the incident was logged. 5:28 p.m. A caller reported a pit bull shak ing a small white dog in its mouth on Woodview Way. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Cody Normandin and Tyler Staback responded and took a report. The animal control officer responded. 9:04 p.m. Officer Tyler Staback responded along with the Fire Department to a report of the odor of natural gas on Bandon Lane.
August 12 1:45 a.m. On Chestnut Street, Officer Nicho las Saletnik spoke with a shirtless male who was walking on the side of the road. All was OK. He was working out and going for a walk and was on his way4:04home.a.m.A caller reported a motor vehicle struck a tree on East Main Street. Sergeant Mat thew McNeil and Officer Nicholas Saletnik re sponded and found property damage to mailboxes and the lawn. A tow truck was requested. A crimi nal application was issued for driving without a license and a citation was issued. 5:35 a.m. A caller who was dog sitting on Daniel Shays Road reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of the driveway. Officer Basit Dennis responded and spoke with the person in the van, a landscaper waiting for work to start. 9:59 a.m. A Lumber Street caller reported a vehicle parked in her driveway for three hours with a male inside. Chief Joseph Bennett and Of ficer Alexander Stewart responded and found a landscaper from the area fixing his car. 11:22 a.m. A West Main Street store manager reported shoplifting from a few days earlier. Offi cer Alexander Stewart responded and took a report. 3:37 p.m. Multiple callers reported a motor vehicle accident involving injuries on West Main Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Ty ler Staback and Cody Normandin responded along with an ambulance. Two people were transported to the hospital. Two vehicles were towed. A crash report was taken. 6:37 p.m. A Singletary Way resident reported a breaking and entering. A back door was broken and nothing was missing. Officers Cody Normandin and Tyler Staback responded and took a report. 7:10 p.m. Officer Matthew LaTour came across a vehicle on Cedar Street that may have been involved in a previous breaking and entering. A report was to follow. 8:27 p.m. A walk-in reported a road rage incident. Both involved parties went home. The incident was logged.
August 9 9:54 a.m. A caller complained of multiple vehicles speeding on Downey Street. Officer Shan non Beloin spoke with the caller. 10:14 a.m. The owner of a West Main Street business reported a camper parked in the parking lot. Officer Sean McKeon responded and spoke to the people in the camper, who were going to move it by 3 p.m. 4:27 p.m. Officer Sean McKeon reported a tree fell on wires on Wood Street. He notified Comcast. 8:33 p.m. A Blackthorne Circle resident re ported solicitors knocked on her door at a late hour. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded and moved the solicitors along. 9:09 p.m. A Woodview Way caller reported a medical emergency involving a female with an allergic reaction. The female reported she was not having any medical issue but instead the original caller would not sign over a title to a motor vehicle. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Robert Ekross responded and reported a civil dispute.
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East Main Street. The Ashland Police Department was en route. August 15 8:18 a.m. A caller reported a man was harassing an employee on Avenue E and subsequently fled. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Arthur Schofield responded and took a report of harassment.12:56p.m. A caller reported illegal dumping on Avenue D. Sergeant Timo thy Brennan responded and spoke with the reporting person. 1:45 p.m. A caller reported older teenagers were going onto a field at the high school and causing trouble. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and officer Nicholas Saletnik responded to the disturbance.2:35p.m. A caller reported a hitand-run motor vehicle accident on South Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded and took a report. 3:15 p.m. A caller reported some one opened a credit card in his name. Officer Robert Ekross responded and took a report of fraud. 3:35 p.m. A caller reported unem ployment fraud. Officer Robert Ekross spoke with the caller and took a report. 3:56 p.m. A South Street caller reported a stolen catalytic converter. Officer Matthew LaTour responded and took a report. August 17 1:34 a.m. The State Police re quested assistance blocking off both ramps on West Main Street that lead to Interstate 495 north due to an accident on the highway. Officers Basit Dennis and Nicholas Saletnik responded and placed cones by the entrances. 7:11 a.m. A South Street caller re ported a catalytic converter was stolen off a truck. Officers Matthew Santoro and Alexander Stewart responded and took a 8:31report.a.m. A caller reported cata lytic converters were stolen from two box trucks on South Street. Officers Matthew Santoro and Alexander Stew art responded and took a report. 9:22 a.m. A caller reported a truck backed into the street sign on Maple Street at the corner with Grove Street and damaged it. Officer Tyler Staback responded and took a report. 1:08 p.m. A caller reported trying to get personal property from a West Main Street house but was unable to because the owner was being difficult. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Of ficers Tyler Staback, Matthew Santoro and Alexander Stewart responded and took a report. 2:07 p.m. Officer Brittany Firth responded to a civil dispute between two people over handguns. 3:49 p.m. A caller reported a dog lying in a parking lot on Hayden Rowe Street and not looking well. Officer Sean McKeon responded and notified the animal control officer. August 18 8:07 a.m. A motorist reported her vehicle was leaking gasoline on West Main Street. Officers Matthew San toro and Alexander Stewart responded along with the Fire Department. 9:38 a.m. A Locust Lane resident reported her grandson locked her in the bedroom. Officers Matthew Santoro and Alexander Stewart responded and assisted the caller. 4:35 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Scho field and Officer Matthew LaTour re sponded to a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street. No personal injuries were reported. A written warning was issued for following too closely. 6:41 p.m. A Price Chopper employ ee on West Main Street reported a man panhandling at the store, and he would not leave the property. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Cody Normandin responded and spoke with the indi vidual, who left without incident. 10:41 p.m. A caller reported youths playing Frisbee on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Of ficer Cody Normandin responded and moved them along. August 19 6:38 a.m. An Ash Street caller reported his tan and white pit bull was loose. The animal control officer was contacted.8:57a.m. A Nazneen Circle resi dent requested help with a bird that flew into her garage. Officer Alexan der Stewart responded along with the animal control officer. The bird was removed. 8:58 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback assisted a disabled motor vehicle with a blown-out tire on West Main Street. will keep you safe and informed because we care. speak the 1:06 p.m. A Hayden Rowe Street caller reported his and his neighbor’s mailboxes were vandalized. Officer Robert Ekross responded and took a report.1:51 p.m. A Lakeshore Drive resi dent complained about all the jet skis on the lake. Multiple callers reported a loud jet ski. Sergeant Timothy Bren nan responded and reported the jet ski was being taken out of the water and not returning. A citation was issued to an individual with a New Hampshire jet ski. 1:51 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross re ported a Hayden Rowe Street mailbox was missing and he attempted to notify the homeowner of the vandalism. 2:29 p.m. A caller reported a cracked telephone pole that was lean ing over the road on Oakhurst Road. Sergeant Timothy Brennan responded and reported it was an ongoing issue. It was logged. 10:46 p.m. Officer Brennan Grim ley reported two males arguing on
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On the corner of Hayden Rowe is the historic Price Manor House, a 2 1/2-story house, followed by the Episcopal Church and the Hopkinton PublicOnLibrary.theside of Church Street is a one-story home, Dr. Annunziatta’s house, and the Catholic Church Rectory. Next is the Brampton Apartments, Rose’s Beauty Salon, and Fecteau’s house, and on the corner of Grove Street is Gassett’s Filling Station & Oil Delivery Service. That completes the second part of our stroll up Main Street in 1950.
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August 20 7:20 a.m. A motorist reported an erratic opera tor swerving in and out of lanes on Main Street. Officers Shannon Beloin and Sean McKeon re sponded and spoke with the operator. 12:42 p.m. A caller reported that while passing by a Hayden Rowe Street residence, he noticed a sprinkler system in use. The Water Department was notified and the incident was logged. 1:40 p.m. A walk-in reported her packages were stolen. Officer Shannon Beloin assisted and took a 1:46report.p.m. A motorist reported she backed into a trailer on Lakeshore Drive. There were no dam ages. Officer Sean McKeon responded and took a crash6:41report.p.m. A caller reported an erratic opera tor on West Main Street. Officers Robert Ekross and Sean McKeon responded and spoke with the operator, who stated she was tired and on her way home from work. She was to take a break and then continue driving. 6:46 p.m. A caller reported a tree fell on wires on Linden Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield re sponded and placed cones in the area and notified Eversource.
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August 22 2:00 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik reported an abandoned baby stroller with personal belong ings in it, including clothes and water bottles, on the Town Common on Park Street. The incident was 9:22logged.a.m. An Old Farm Road resident reported his neighbor’s fire alarm was sounding, and the neighbor just left his house. Officer Tyler Staback responded and reported the buzzing was coming from the pool filter. 4:18 p.m. A motorist on West Main Street reported his vehicle was stuck halfway in mud in the road. Officer Robert Ekross responded and requested a tow truck. 7:23 p.m. The Framingham Police Depart ment requested a well-being check of the female operator of a motor vehicle who was slurring her speech and might have been impaired. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Cody Normandin and Robert Ekross responded to East Main Street and performed field sobriety tests on the woman and took a report. By William T. Hamilton Jr. Contributing Writer Continuing our stroll up Main Street, circa 1950, through the eyes of a 10-year-old: Before we start, let’s go back to the Post Office block. I was slightly ahead of things with Emma McBride’s ladies shop. Brown & Smith’s store was still in that location for another year. OK, let’s go. We’re going up the north side of Main Street and back down the south side. On the corner of Cedar Street and Main Street is the wreckage of an old auto repair building. (Katz and Osbourne’s stores would be erected in 1955.) Wood’s Market is next, followed by a 2 1/2-story house set back from the road. Next is the Central House (The Tap) Bar Room and Glande’s Package Store with apartments above. After an alley is Colella’s Farm Market and Osbourne’s 5&10 Cent Store. Then after Walcott Street is Danahy’s Barber Shop, and in the next building is Murphy’s Drug Store, the Edison Company Store and the First National Store. After Town Hall is Brown & Smith’s Pa
August 21 12:53 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield assisted an elderly female motorist with directions to a gas station and assisted her with pumping gas on West Main1:05Street.p.m. A caller reported cones left in the roadway were struck by vehicles. Officer Shan non Beloin responded and reported the cones were DPW owned and were set out after recent paving. She moved them to the side of the road. 3:24 p.m. Officers Robert Ekross and Matthew LaTour responded to a motor vehicle crash on Lumber Street involving two cars. Both vehicles were towed. No personal injuries were reported. 10:06 p.m. A caller reported a person in a vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street was throwing fire crackers at other vehicles. No vehicle description was given. Officer Robert Ekross responded and checked the area with a negative find. 10:49 a.m. A caller inquired about the status of a previous arrest and claimed to be from Im migrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). No information was given to him, as his authenticity could not be confirmed. The incident was logged.
Tales from a Townie: Stroll up Main Street, Part 2 per Store, followed by a vacant storefront. The next building is D.P. Day’s Men’s Store and the Hopkinton Savings Bank. Next is an area where the Masonic Block had been. The building had been destroyed by fire in 1940, and the only thing left is a concrete block structure that had been the bank vault. The last building on Main Street on the north side is the First Congregational Church. Going across the street at 1 Ash Street is the gymnasium. It had been the old four-room schoolhouse before Center School was erected.
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