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HOPKINTON INDEPENDENT Vol. 20 | No. 12 | May 29, 2019

Voters tab Tedstone, LaFreniere for Select Board

Cavanaugh aces review

Garabedian re-elected as moderator

School Committee lauds superintendent for communication

By Michelle Murdock Contributing Writer

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By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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ccording to Town Clerk Connor Degan, Hopkinton secured a voter turnout of 17.9 percent, with 2,146 of 11,987 registered voters casting ballots at the town’s annual election on May 20. It’s a turnout higher than achieved by most surrounding towns in local elections.

The winners in the five contested races include Brendan Tedstone and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board, Tom Garabedian for town moderator, Robert Benson for Planning Board, Cynthia Esthimer for Parks and Recreation and Sue Kurys for Commissioner of Trust Funds.

In the Select Board race, Tedstone, an incumbent, received a total of 1,097 votes, followed by LaFreniere with 990 votes (technically the results are unofficial until the provisional ballots have been reconciled).

“It’s always nice to win, but the fact that the townspeople have the confidence to re-elect me to the board is what really feels good,” Tedstone said. “We have many ongoing projects I’m looking

Jessica Beattie leaves the Hopkinton Middle School gym with daughter Ashley and son Tommy after voting in the Town Election May 20.

Hervol eyes pro golf after record-setting UConn career Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol advanced to the sectional round of U.S. Open qualifying.

By Chris Villani Contributing Writer

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ailed as perhaps the best golfer in UConn history, Hopkinton native Jimmy Hervol finished a stellar collegiate career with a trip to the NCAA championship and now has the professional circuits in his sights.

Hervol is UConn’s all-time career scoring leader, with a 72.44 per-round average. He holds the single-season scoring record of 70.89, set this spring, along with school records for sub-70 rounds (27) and rounds of par of better (64). He won a pair of tournaments during his time with the Huskies and fired a 64 in a match at Clemson this Golfer | 17

uperintendent of the Hopkinton Public Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh received a positive evaluation for her work during her first full year as leader of the district.

Cavanaugh’s annual review was discussed during the May 20 School Committee meeting, where she was credited for her excellent communication skills and for developing a budget that considered student’s needs and the growing student population.

School Committee Chair Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh read the superintendent’s summative evaluation, which was a compilation of input from all five School Committee members regarding her performance during the school year.

The evaluation takes into consideration learning, professional practice and district improvement goals, which can receive ratings of: 1. Did not meet expectations 2. Some progress made 3. Significant progress made 4. Met expectations 5. Exceeded expectations The superintendent evaluation also covers four performance standards — instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community engagement and professional culture.

These categories are graded on a scale of unsatisfactory, needs improvement, proficient and exemplary.

The School Committee rated Cavanaugh overall as having met expectations for her goals, with one district improvement goal of developing a budget “reflective of student’s learning needs as well as the expanding student population in the district” as having exceeded expectations.

For her performance standards, Cavanaugh received an overall rating of proficient in all categories, with a number of School Committee members School Committee | 13

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Marathon finish Annual post-race party puts cap on 123rd edition

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Hopkinton High School will hold its commencement exercises on Monday, May 31, starting at 6 p.m. Principal Evan Bishop and superintendent Carol Cavanaugh will lead the students into the HHS athletic center for the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on HCAM. The Class of 2019 has continued the school’s tradition of producing high achievers, with national scholarship winners, musicians, artists, athletes, community leaders and much more among the graduating class. It’s time to celebrate their accomplishments and send them off to achieve greater goals in the future.

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his year’s Boston Marathon might a distant memory to many people, but there is one more event in town related to last month’s 123rd running of the race.

The annual Marathon Post Party will be held Thursday, May 30, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the New England Laborers’ Training Center (37 East St.). For a $30 ticket, guests will receive cocktails, dinner and a commemorative T-shirt.

The event was started 20 years ago INDEPENDENT by Hopkinton Marathon Committee chair THOUGHTS Dorothy FerriterJERRY SPAR Wallace as a way to celebrate the town’s involvement in the race, and, like the race itself, it has grown substantially.

“We started in 1999 with members of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee getting together informally as a way of winding down after all the months of planning for the marathon,” FerriterWallace said. “Everyone wanted to get together to share their experiences and celebrate Hopkinton’s role in the start of the Boston Marathon. Over the years attendance has grown with the party being not only a celebration but also a way to thank all those involved — community partners and organizations, volunteers, town departments and officials, veterans, the BAA and residents.”

Now the event is open to anyone, although most of the attendees are either volunteers or friends and family of volunteers.

“We invite the veterans that we honor [at the start line] and the starters — everybody that’s involved,” FerriterWallace said, noting that Patriots legend Tedy Bruschi (who heads a marathon

charity team) and race director Dave McGillivray are slated to attend. “It’s a pretty good, diverse group that shows up.”

While there will be some presentations and videos, and Jack LeDuc will serve as master of ceremonies, the event is not very formal.

“It’s a casual night, it’s a good time,” Ferriter-Wallace said. “People look forward to it, to catch up. It’s a laid-back celebration of the success of the race, and also how well the Town of Hopkinton did. The Marathon Committee puts it together to recognize committee members, the start team, all the partners that are so vital to the success of the marathon — EMC [Dell] providing all the parking and everything up on South Street, the Korean Church opening their doors to all the elite runners, Laborers Training Center opening their doors to runners, the timing staff that is vital to the whole race, CVS, who gives us their parking lot, the schools.

There’s so many people who give so much. Everybody gets involved.

“It’s just a way of saying thank you and celebrating and having a fun, relaxed evening.”

For more information on the Marathon Post Party, email Dorothy FerriterWallace at DorothyFerriter-Wallace@ comcast.net.

Relay for Life a local tradition Hopkinton’s version of the Relay for Life, an overnight fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, continues to be one of the most productive studentled events of its kind in the entire nation.

Hopkinton High School students have organized the event since its inception in 2007 and spearheaded efforts that have resulted in donations of well over a million dollars.

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The Hopkinton Independent • May 29, 2019 • 3 One of the inspiring moments at the Relay for Life is the survivor lap, when cancer survivors walk around the HHS track before the rest of the event participants join them.

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around $80,000, was held May 17-18 on the fields behind Hopkinton Middle School. The event brings together students as well as adults for the common cause of raising awareness and funds in the battle against cancer.

The event is at times fun, serious, emotional and exhausting — especially for those who stay the entire night, walking around the HHS track or participating in organized events.

“It went well,” reported organizing committee co-chair Connor Murchie, a senior at HHS. “The event as a whole was fun and very meaningful. I hope it continues to grow in our community in the coming years.”

Live4Evan offers Falmouth bibs Registration for the Aug. 18 Falmouth Road Race is closed, but the Live4Evan organization has some charity bibs available.

Runners willing to fundraise on behalf of the Hopkinton nonprofit can secure a spot in the 7-mile race by contacting Live4Evan director Jack Nealon at Jack.Nealon@live4evan.org.

Live4Evan provides temporary housing for families with children who are being treated for congenital heart disease. The organization was founded in 2014 in memory of Hopkinton High School graduate Evan Girardi, who died in 2010 at age 20 from a heart arrhythmia caused by a congenital heart defect.

The Girardi family had moved from California to Hopkinton to be closer to Boston Children’s Hospital.

“Our longstanding goal has always been to offer stress-free housing,” explained Evan’s mother, Barbara Girardi, who serves as housing operations director for the organization. “We want

to create apartments that have all the amenities of a home and allow families to remain close to their child during such a critical time. It’s a truly incredible feeling for Live4Evan to be able to offer this. We are hopeful that there will be many more to come.”

Funds raised from Live4Evan Falmouth Road Race team — as well as the organization’s 5K Run and Fun Octoberfest and annual Red Tie affair in March — are critical in support of the group’s mission.

Positive step for youth coaches Hopkinton Little League organized a Positive Coaches Alliance workshop in late March, partnering with the town’s youth soccer, youth basketball, youth lacrosse and school teams to host the event in Hopkins School cafeteria.

Chris Fay from Positive Coaches Alliance — a national nonprofit organization that works “to create a positive, character-building youth sports culture” — led the workshop that drew 51 coaches, many of whom coach multiple sports in town.

“I think one of the best parts was when Chris had us get into small groups and brainstorm about what youth players want out of their coaches,” Hopkinton Little League president Jason Mahon said. “There was a wide variety of suggestions, but apparently studies have shown that kids want the same thing from coaches and teachers — to be respected and challenged. The exercise forced everyone to think about coaching behavior from the other side and then whether they tend to meet the needs of their players. Personally, I think a bit of introspection is critical for coaching — and parenting — and being forced to examine your own behavior through another lens felt very useful.”

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Town votes change to Select Board Voters | from page 1

forward to seeing to completion, as well as many new issues coming before us.”

LaFreniere, a Democrat, said she enjoyed every aspect of the campaign, from meeting people to knocking on doors. On election day she was at the middle school at 6:30 a.m. and was the first to vote when the polls opened at 7 a.m.

“It was an amazing journey,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to try it. It was an incredible experience.”

And while it feels good, LaFreniere said it is also a bit intimidating because there is a lot of work to be done. She also is thankful for the support of her team members, noting, “They had my back the whole way and I really appreciate it.”

While not re-elected, outgoing Select Board Chair Claire Wright said she was proud of the work accomplished during her tenure on the board.

“I’m honored that I was entrusted to serve in the town’s highest position, and I’m extremely proud of the work that’s been done,” Wright said. “Hopkinton is in a very good place right now — on strong financial ground, with quality services, excellent schools and a budget that is under control. I think people realize this, and I haven’t felt any undercurrent of marked public dissatisfaction with the board.

“Regrettably, I feel this election was somewhat colored by unfortunate social media discourse and projections of national politics on town government, which bears no relation. I did feel that issues of substance took a backseat to personality and politics. I hope, for the sake of our town, that this will change in the future. The election was also, of course, very real proof that ‘every vote counts!’ I continue to love Hopkinton and wish the new board the very best.”

In the race for town moderator, incumbent Tom Garabedian was re-elected, beating Ellen Rutter by a margin of 60 votes.

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ELECTION RESULTS

HOUSING AUTHORITY (1 seat, 5 years) Warren E. Johnson, unenrolled 1,540

SELECT BOARD (2 seats, 3 years) Brendan Tedstone, unenrolled 1,097 Mary Jo LaFreniere, Democrat 990 Claire B. Wright, Republican 932 Shahidul Hassan Mannan, Democrat 931

PLANNING BOARD, 5-YEAR TERM (1 seat, 5 years) Gary B. Trendel, unenrolled 1,586 PLANNING BOARD, 2-YEAR TERM (1 seat, 2-year unexpired term) Robert C. Benson Jr., unenrolled 975 Michael J. McNamara, unenrolled 674

TOWN MODERATOR (1 seat, 3 years) Thomas J. Garabedian, Republican 1,064 Ellen D. Rutter, Democrat 1,004

PLANNING BOARD, 1-YEAR TERM (1 seat, 1-year unexpired term) Patrick Atwell, Democrat 1,573

TOWN CLERK (1 seat, 3 years) Connor B. Degan, unenrolled 1,800

SCHOOL COMMITTEE (1 Seat, 3 years) Nancy M. Richards-Cavanaugh, unenrolled 1,618

BOARD OF ASSESSORS (1 seat, 3 years) Gunajit Medhi, unenrolled 1,577

BALLOT QUESTIONS

BOARD OF HEALTH (1 seat, 3 years) Richard Peter Jacobs, unenrolled 1,615

Question 1: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, by an amount equal to $1,180,568?

Yes, 1,409 No, 627 Question 2: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a ladder truck for the Fire Department?

Yes, 1,482 No, 592 Question 3: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of 2 1/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking?

Yes, 1,326 No, 755 Question 4: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of 2 1/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown area?

Yes, 1,304 No, 773

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (2 seats, 3 years) Susan E. Porter, Democrat 1,566 Janice LP Barry, Democrat 1,449 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER (1 seat, 3 years) John L. Palmer, unenrolled 1,674 COMMISSIONERS OF PARKS AND RECREATION (1 seat, 3 years) Cynthia S. Esthimer, Democrat 869 Peter M. Edwards, unenrolled 579 Robert Evan Davis, Republican 520 COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS (1 seat, 3 years) Susan M. Kurys, Democrat 1,272 Gerald E. Tuite, Republican 654 CONSTABLE (1 seat, 3 years) Michael A. Hayes, Democrat 1,560

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Hopkinton is in a very good place right now — on strong financial ground, with quality services, excellent schools and a budget that is under control.

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“I’m honored to be re-elected,” Garabedian said. “Ellen was certainly a worthy and qualified opponent. I would like her to continue as deputy moderator.”

Speaking about plans for the upcoming year, he added: “We’ll add material to the town website that will provide more education about Town Meeting for the benefit of our newer residents.

We heard concerns about the length of this past Town Meeting and we’ll work to get better adherence to the length of presentations and of citizens’ comments and questions. I reiterate that we all have a responsibility to be informed about the town issues that are on the meeting warrant so that we can accomplish the important work of the town in a more timely fashion.”

Successful in his bid for the two-year seat on the Planning Board by a margin pf 301 votes, Robert Benson said, “I am looking forward to the future and being able to listen to all of the voices of Hopkinton residents, bring that input to the Planning Board, and do what’s in the best interest of the town.”

Winning candidates Cynthia Esthimer for Parks and Recreation Commission and Sue Kurys for Commissioner of Trust Funds could not immediately be reached for comment.

In addition to electing candidates for various town boards, residents also voted on four ballot questions, all of which passed, including Question 1 for an underride. LaFreniere also weighed in on this issue after the election and said that she was somewhat ambivalent since an underride can be viewed as both good and bad.

“It’s done, we’ll live with it and move on,” she said.

Left: Mary Jo LaFreniere, shown campaigning alongside fellow Democrat Shahidul Mannan outside Hopkinton Middle School on May 20, was elected to the Select Board.

Below: Brendan Tedstone (left) was voted to another term on the Select Board.

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Alcott eager to contribute with Youth and Family Services

By Brandon Peddle Contributing Writer

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ollowing her position as director for Medfield Youth Outreach, Dawn Alcott is bringing her experience as the new director for Hopkinton Youth and Family Services.

Alcott said what originally drew her to the social work field was working at a small community hospital, giving psychological and substance abuse evaluations for adults and adolescents.

“I was seeing residents in the community who needed a whole lot more, so I was drawn in wondering how I could make a difference,” she said.

She then accepted a position at Medfield Youth Outreach, working there for 19 years before accepting her new job in Hopkinton in April.

Alcott said working as a community social worker is about supporting those with whatever challenge they have in their lives.

“It’s a lot of mental health services, information services and referral, but also those one-time calls, with a specific issue looking to be guided in the right direction,” she said. “Youth services is

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a true social work role. … To know the basic resources of anything human services across the age spectrum, you end up developing quite a resource base.”

Alcott first learned about Hopkinton while at a substance misuse prevention coalition, where she met Denise Hildreth, the now-former director for Hopkinton Youth and Family Services, and Colleen Souza, a licensed clinical social worker who still works in the department. When Hildreth departed in December for a job at Regis College, Alcott at first decided to help out in Hopkinton as a colleague, then ended up applying for the job.

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out, things sort of shook out and I applied and got the position,” Alcott said.

Now working in Hopkinton, Alcott said she is looking forward to the challenges a new community brings.

“What’s intriguing about a new community is that there’s work to be done, and there’s things to build,” she said.

Alcott planned on using the first couple of weeks to get to know those in the community, attend meetings and make a lot of cold calls.

“If it’s anything like how I started my other job, you make a list and you just keep calling people … meeting people, and you learn what the issues are,” she said.

Asked what motivated her to take on this type of work, Alcott said she drew inspiration from a story her father told her about a social service worker helping him as a child during the Great Depression era.

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he Hopkinton Trails Club’s third annual Town Trails Forum, held on May 3, featured guest speakers, an update on the group’s activities and achievements, and a look at how the volunteer group will work and interact with the newly formed Trails Coordination and Management Committee created by the Select Board earlier this year.

The Trails Club, according to its website, is a volunteer group of area residents dedicated to enjoying and enhancing the existing trails in town while also promoting the creation of new trails and improving trail connections throughout the community. The group organizes monthly walks for the community, participates in trail maintenance activities and holds monthly meetings to discuss trail issues.

The club is co-chaired by Steve Frohbeiter and Peter LaGoy, who also serves as chair of the newly formed Trails Coordination and Management Committee. Lagoy explained to the forum attendees that the Trails Club had previously filled a void for the management and construction of trails in town, but he said that would change with the creation of the new committee.

“Hopefully the town can take over that process and let the Trails Club get back to being sort of a [public relations] arm to encourage people to get out on the trails and to help people get out on the trails,” he said.

Frohbieter agreed and said that the town is fortunate to have so many interested parties that come at trails from different angles. In addition to the new committee, he cited the Up-

per Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) and the Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT).

“We’re all about making sure that we keep Hopkinton with its rural character intact and with open space so we can all go out and enjoy the woods and the fields,” he said.

LaGoy presented progress made by the Trails Club in 2018, which included participating in research related to the formation of the new management committee and creating parking for the trail on the Hughes Trail just off Chestnut Street. In 2019 the club hopes to move forward with the high school component of the cross country course created at the middle school in 2017.

The outside speakers for the event this year were Hopkinton Board of Health Director Shaun McAuliffe and Marjorie Turner Hollman, the author of “Easy Walks in Massachusetts,” a series of trail guides.

McAuliffe discussed his role to protect and promote health in the community with a presentation about ticks and tick-borne disease in Hopkinton. According to McAuliffe, the black-legged tick, or deer tick, is a leader source of illness in town. His talk included ways to manage this problem, including limiting exposure and tick checks. Hollman spoke about her writing and its connection to her love of easy walks as she identified what she thought were the easy walks in Hopkinton.

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Senior Snippets Extended Wednesday Hours

By now you have probably heard that the Senior Center is open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the center during regular hours of operation, now is the perfect chance to check out the space and see many of the activities “in action.” The building is open for the public to visit, play pool with friends, have technology questions answered in the computer lab, play bocce or even participate in the popular Pound or yoga classes (the first class is free). The center’s directors are working to expand programs in the evenings and would like input. Call 508-497-9730 to share ideas and help bring interesting and desired programs to the center.

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During the tour the group met Mary McQueeney, cofounder of the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, and she shared the story of Michael and how he is the continued inspiration and heart of the center.

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Many volunteer opportunities are available at the Senior Center, in particular prep cooks who assist the cook in preparing salads and sandwiches for daily lunch. There also is a need for lunch waitstaff, computer room tutors and greenhouse workers. Volunteers have the choice to help once a month, every week or every day. For more information, stop by the Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) or contact volunteer coordinator Sue Stewart at 508-497-9730, ext. 1618, or sstewart@ hopkintonma.gov.

Senior Solutions Guidebook

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

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Friday, June 7, noon Jeanne Friswell leads this meditation class, which blends seated mindfulness meditation and standing qigong.

This class is offered every other Friday.

The cost is $3 per class (paid by the month).

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Library Corner For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org.

Technology Office Hours Wednesday, June 5, 4-6 p.m.

(First and third Wednesday of the month) Schedule a 20-minute appointment with Danielle, the reference and technology librarian, and get personalized one-on-one technology aid to learn basic computer skills or receive assistance with a specific task or problem. To make an appointment, call the library at 508-497-9777 and ask for the reference desk, or email dcook@ hopkintonma.gov. You may also drop in during scheduled office hours. Scheduled appointments have first priority, otherwise drop-in appointments are first-come, first-served.

Spring Book Sale — Friends of Hopkinton Public Library Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Members-only shopping is Friday, June 7, from 10-10:30 a.m. Membership is available at the door. Volunteers are needed from June 6-8. The main duties are restocking the tables, organizing books and helping customers. Volunteers work in two-hour shifts. Sign-up sheets will be available on the Friends website as the sale gets closer.

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Students in Grades 9-11 can study in spaces reserved for them. Pizza will be served around 5 p.m.

Storycraft with Author Mary Beth Numbers Saturday, June 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

For ages 6 and up. Would you like to hear a tale from Africa? Come hear about how the first human in Uganda outsmarted a wizard when he listened to the important advice of a friend. The event will end with a craft that matches the book. The author is a second-grade teacher from Holliston who travels to Uganda each year.

Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teen Daughters: How to Help Girls Navigate Saturday, June 15, 2-3 p.m.

In this interactive workshop by Ashley Olafsen, learn how to help teenage daughters navigate body image, friendships, relationships, social media and mental health. Ashley will share insights on what girls may be struggling with, what girls wish their parents knew, and how parents can support young women during middle and high school.

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their care partner, family and friends.

The monthly events are free, offering conversation and refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. A care partner must accompany anyone who requires assistance. Registration is requested but not required. For more information, call 508-497-0108 or email info@ ourtimememorycafe.org. Our Time Memory Café is a joint venture between the Hopkinton Senior Center and the Hopkinton Public Library.

Caregiver Support Group Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

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

Pound Class

Wednesdays, 5 p.m.

Instructor Rebecca Tredeau leads

the world’s first class jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping playing of the drums.

Designed for all fitness levels and any age. Pound sticks are available for 25 people, and some yoga mats will be available. Class size is limited. Seniors 55-plus take precedence. Sign up in advance. The cost $3 per class (paid monthly). No child care services are provided.

Yoga: Slow Flow

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

This class is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, with or without yoga experience, looking to explore the asanas (l poses) through slow and clear alignment-based practice. The focus is on building strength and stability through fundamental poses from the ground up. Fundamental standing poses, sun salutations, seated poses and twists, pranayama (breath control) and meditation will be taught in each practice.

The instructor is Crystal Lee. The first class is free, then it’s $5 per class, paid monthly. Call to register.

All activities unless otherwise noted are at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. The Senior Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 508497-9730 for more information or to register for a program. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or www.hopkintonseniorcenter.com.

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Yoga for a cause Hopkinton instructor leads group fundraiser Hopkinton yoga teacher Jennifer Houghtaling (front row, blue shirt) led a group that raised almost $25,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital.

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Hopkinton yoga teacher and her students raised close to $25,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital in an event that reminds us that we are “all in this together.”

Jennifer Houghtaling, owner of Shanti Yoga on Wood Street in Hopkinton, was a team leader for the Yoga Reaches Out program, a fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital. The annual fundraiser has raised money for the hospital’s Hale Family Center, where patients and their families are able to benefit from services such as yoga, reiki and massage during their stay.

Although this is the second year that Houghtaling was involved in Yoga Reaches Out, this year was extra special as she was asked to lead more than 1,200 people in one of the five morning yoga sessions at the Empower Field House next to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

“It was such a huge honor,” said Houghtaling, who has been a yoga teacher for the past 15 years and has owned the studio in Hopkinton for the past two years. “The whole day was amazing.”

The Yoga Reaches Out event, this year held on April 28, brings together more than 1,000 yogis, marketplace vendors, sponsors and volunteers

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from across New England to enjoy a day of “yoga, fundraising, and empowerment.” In the morning, yoga sessions are led by top New England presenters, which included Houghtaling, and the afternoon brings a nationally known yogi to lead a session.

A s w i t h t h e s t u d i o ’s m o t t o “Strength in community,” Houghtaling’s yoga community pulled together as a team to help others again this year. Doing numerous individual fundraisers — everything from bake sales to raffles — the team of 40 people from Hopkinton raised almost $25,000 for the Boston Children’s Hospital Hale Family Center. Over the past two years the ream has raised more than $40,000 for the cause.

Houghtaling’s team this year included Colleen Allen, Angela Ashman, Courtney Bertulli, Allison Bertuzzi, Kristen Brown, Lisa Campopiano, Colleen Cecchi, Christine Chapman, Laurie Collins, Colleen Demers, Carly Fauth, Rachel Fier, Linda Fitzgerald, Frances Gay, Anne Gobron, Lindsay Hartman, Esther Hogan, Carrie Johnson, Nikki Joyal, Heidi Kassner, Jen Keary, Dody MacPherson, Ann McDonough, Laura Michel, Kayla Mitchell, Leanne Mitchell, Molly Myers, Susanna Palombo-Smith, Jean Papagni, Vanessa Paulman, Christianne Phipps, Diane Picard, Mary Pratt, Jennifer Russo, Jennifer Valpey, Lauren Wasgatt, Karin Weinberg and Meg White.

“Our teachers and members are always doing a lot of community outreach,” Houghtaling said. “They have raised thousands of dollars for charities such as Project Just Because, the Pan Mass Challenge, and the Tour de Cure.”

Being a part of the Yoga Reaches Out event is a great example of the yoga ideal of “seva,” or the art of selfless service, said Houghtaling.

“Yoga is about coming back to yourself and finding that innate goodness, to find that clean slate where you can do your best work and where you can realize we are all in this together,” she said. “This day was a beautiful example of that.”

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Hopkinton Vision Center Make an investment in healthy, happy eyes Steven Perryman and his staff are committed to providing patients with the utmost customer service and quality care.

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hen you walk into Hopkinton Vision Center at 10 Cedar St., there’s a welcoming, almost homey, feeling and immediate greeting by friendly staff who will assist with your check-in and arrange for pre-testing, an appointment with Dr. Steve Perryman or anything else.

Dr. Perryman and team are committed to providing patients with the utmost in customer service and quality care.

Listening with intent and having a dialogue about one’s condition forms the foundation of their successful patientprofessional connection.

“Relationships are important,” Perryman said. “Once we understand your issue, we do our best to explain the condition, treatment and available options.

Your comfort and care are paramount.”

Over his years in business, since graduating from the New England College of Optometry in Boston in 1998, Perryman has invested in advanced technologies to meet patients’ needs. His practice has become known as a source of great relief for many who suffer with chronic dry eye, for example.

Although currently not covered under health insurance, the MiBoThermoflo treatment is a cost-effective, therapeutic medical procedure that offers relief.

In a relaxed, spa-like setting, team member Marilee first applies continuous controlled heat to the outer skin of the eyelids, along with ultrasound gel, for a gentle 30-minute massage. The heat is absorbed deep into the tissue and breaks down the hardened lipids in the Meibomian glands that cause dry eye.

Perryman then completes the treatment with a prescribed therapy regimen, causing the Meibomian glands to open.

Ultimately, the glands secret thinner and clearer lipids that allow for a healthier tear film.

Patients love the results of this treatment and most typically need nothing further than three sessions to correct the condition. Occasionally, a patient

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not been alleviated. With an investment in this advanced technology, we can provide better care for your eyes.”

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The award recognizes an exemplary Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) student who is passionate and curious about strengthening their community through philanthropy.

Wang completed the YIP HHS senior Young Wang (right) receives the Young program in Hopkinton this Philanthropist of the Year Award from event copast fall. Allison Roach, chair Katie Schuster at the April 25 reception in his Youth in Philanthropy Wellesley. instructor, described Wang as a “thoughtful leader who pushes himself and others to do their best.”

Wang is extremely involved in his community. In addition to serving as HHS senior class president, he is a Central Massachusetts student delegate for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Regional Student Council chair, and one of Senator Karen Spilka’s youth advisors. Wang also loves athletics and has been on the varsity football as well as track and field teams for the past three years.

Wang said he was honored to receive the award and hopes to continue making an impact on his community using the skills he learned in Youth in Philanthropy.

HHS students win art awards Four Hopkinton High School students placed first or second at the Fourth Congressional District High School Art Competition last month. The event was sponsored by Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy’s office, and the winners were announced April 27 at the Attleboro Arts Museum.

Emma Hansen was first and Catherine Dacey second in the acrylic painting competition. Linnea Pappas-Byers was first in mixed media. Patrick Webb took second in photography. …

Meanwhile, at the Hopkinton Public Schools All-School Art Show, Connor Grady, Gabriel Laberge and Patrick Webb received the Principal’s Award, which is presented to the designers of the three best pieces at the show, as chosen by HHS principal Evan Bishop.

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Two Hopkinton brothers, Owen and Evan Fitzpatrick, both won awards in the Library of Congress Letters about Literature essay contest. Evan — who in his essay referenced Elmwood School second-grade teacher Leslie Prior for having a profound impact on him — won top honors for Level 1 (Grades 4-6) to advance to the national contest. Owen won top honors for Level 2 (Grades 7-9) and is the first student in the contest’s history to win twice for his state. His essay was on S.E. Hinton’s 1971 novel “That Was Then, This is Now.” Both students were scheduled to be honored at an event at the State House on May 23.

Krishnan, Kuruvilla win DCU scholarships Two Hopkinton High School students were named recipients of $1,500 scholarships from Digital Federal Credit Union (better known as DCU).

The winners are Rahul Krishnan, who is headed to the University of Southern California, and Eva Kuruvilla, who will attend Northeastern University.

This year, DCU for Kids, the credit union’s charitable foundation, distributed 90 scholarships totaling $165,000 to graduating high school seniors judged most likely to excel at a college or university. Funds were distributed through DCU for Kids, the credit union’s charitable foundation.

Recipients were chosen by an impartial panel of college educators who based their decisions on scholastic achievement, community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, recommendation letters, as well as an essay submitted by the student.

School Committee OK’s trail plan The Hopkinton School Committee formally approved a proposal by the Hopkinton Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) to construct a portion of a bike path on school grounds. The UCTC is working on a project that would connect the bike paths of Milford and Ashland with a 7-mile trail in Hopkinton. Next steps for the UCTC are to go forward with an engineering study and apply for a Massachusetts TIP grant, which could pay for the actual construction of the trail from Hayden Rowe through the school complex.

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commenting that they had rated her as exemplary in communication and conflict management.

“I want to note that ‘proficient’ is a very good score,” commented Richards-Cavanaugh. “It is an accomplishment.”

Said member Amanda Fargiano: “I can’t imagine someone who would be a more effective communicator. I want to recognize that.”

A part of communication is listening, an area in which Carol Cavanaugh received praise from the School Committee for her efforts Cavanaugh also excels, ac- during her first year as superintendent. cording to the committee.

“I love the way Dr. Cavanaugh has made herself available to anyone who wants to come and talk to her,” member Meg Tyler said. “Her ability to listen attentively and to respond intelligently and sensitively is a rare virtue.”

Several other School Committee members took the opportunity to give kudos to the superintendent for her work over the past year.

“I think Dr. Cavanaugh is extremely hard working and professional in how she conducts herself,” said School Committee vice chair Meena Bharath, who commented that the budget Cavanaugh presented was well received at the annual town meeting. “You were able to advocate for what we needed for our schools. It was not an easy process, but it was extremely streamlined.”

Added Jennifer Devlin: “I think that the district is very fortunate to have you move right in seamlessly [after the retirement of Dr. Cathy MacLeod]. It has been a challenging year, but you have done it seemingly effortlessly.”

Cavanaugh thanked the School Committee members for their work on the evaluation and her administration team for support throughout her first full year as superintendent.

“They are all very important to this organization and very important to children,” she said. “I am very blessed to have them.”

Hopkinton’s Brighid Morgan, a student at Fordham University, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which bills itself as the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Margaret Siegfried, who attends the University of Delaware, COLLEGE HONORS also was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. …

Madison Goodrow, a junior at Assumption College, was named to the Phi Sigma Tau, the philosophy international honor society, and inducted on April 24. …

Saint Anselm College junior Julia Thissell, an elementary education major, was accepted into the Alpha Eta Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education. Membership in Kappa Delta Pi is limited to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education, with a required minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all undergraduate students. …

Emily Viehl was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at St. Lawrence University, where she is a senior majoring in statistics and psychology. …

University of Vermont sophomore Anna Schonhorn, who is majoring in psychological science, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. …

Brianna Maloney was named to the dean’s list at Emerson College for the spring semester. Maloney is majoring in media arts production. …

Olivia Anderson and Anthony Lisciotto were among the more than 1,200 students who graduated from Coast Carolina University earlier this month. Both students received their B.S. in business administration. Anderson focused on management while Lisciotto studied marketing.

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degree from The Citadel, graduating during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony on May 4. Sloan, an ROTC student, accepted an Army commission in a ceremony one day before graduation exercises. …

The following students from Hopkinton earned their degree from UMass-Amherst in February: Jasmin Ammar Dieb, Amanda Lee Karpacz, Daniel J Kinzler, Joshua Edward Murphy, Matthew Austin Saklad, Marina Emilly Vaet. …

Henry Vumbaca received a B.A. in media arts production from Emerson College during the school’s commencement exercises on May 11. …

At Clarkson University’s commencement ceremonies earlier this month, Paul Phillips Jr. received a master of business administration degree and a master of science in data analytics, Michael Messier received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in engineering and management, project management minor, and Michael Protas received a bachelor of science degree in engineering and management. …

Lauren Hazzard received a degree from Bucknell University at graduation on May 19. …

Samuel Glover graduated from the University of Tampa on May 11, receiving a B.S. in marketing with a minor in management information systems. …

Kathryn Lentoni received a degree at Curry College’s commencement exercises earlier this month. …

Zain Ali was one of 13 Lasell College students who traveled to Houston over spring break to help with disaster relief as part of the Laser Alternative Break program.

Editor’s note: Information for college honors is provided by the schools. Those interested in being included in this section should request for the school to email the information to: editor@ hopkintonindependent.com.

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Holden fashions winning design Marist student wins national scholarship competition

By Melissa Orff Contributing Writer

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2016 Hopkinton High School graduate has won a prestigious fashion award for her creation of a signature collection focused on sustainability and environmental friendliness.

Isabel Holden, a fashion design major at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, was chosen as the 2019 winner of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Liz Claiborne Design Scholarship.

Holden was one of five students from Marist selected to apply for the scholarship, which asks students to create a signature fashion collection that supports the Claiborne brand and also includes an element of sustainable design innovation.

Established in 2009, the $25,000 scholarship is given to a student from one of the top 20 fashion design schools in the United States. Holden was chosen after she presented her collection and business plan to a panel of judges in New York City in April.

When informed the she was the winner, Holden said her first reaction was “shock.”

“I was the first student from Marist to ever win the award, so it was really amazing,” she said.

Holden’s award-winning collection of 12 looks was inspired by the sustainability component of the competition.

“Liz Claiborne paved the way for women in the workplace with her de-

Hopkinton’s Isabel Holden, a student at Marist College, won the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America Liz Claiborne Design Scholarship.

signs, but she also cared very much about the environment,” Holden said.

To make her project more of a collaborative effort with her fellow Marist students, Holden enlisted the help of students in the chemistry department.

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Solids from the process were filtered out to save for another future use, thus further extending the sustainability concept.

Holden also used scraps from a local Goodwill store to up-cycle some of her garments, all while incorporating the saying “Imperfection is perfect” into her collection.

“I wanted people to embrace their flaws, just like denim has,” she said.

Although the material may have flaws, there are many sustainability benefits to using denim that make its use perfect, according to Holden.

“I designed the collection for Claiborne, but the dye extraction idea could change the sustainability of the denim industry as a whole,” she said.

Holden will head back to New York City to receive recognition for receiving the top prize during the CFDA awards ceremony on June 3.

And with one more year of college to go, Holden has her sights set on creating more sustainable products and help make environmentally friendly clothing a priority in the fashion industry. This summer, Holden will be an intern at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, Ohio, in the denim department.

Holden’s parents, Charles and Mary, who have been residents of Hopkinton for 17 years, credit her hometown schooling and community support for their daughter’s success.

“We are extremely proud of her accomplishments thus far,” Mary said. “We are extremely grateful for the high school education she received at HHS and the support of so many friends and community members in her artistic/fashion endeavors to date.”

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Power of love: Hopkinton teen promotes program that examines relationships spread the word.”

The school was able to raise close to $1,000, which will be used to pay it forward by helping to take the programming to other schools that otherwise might not be able to afford it.

“It’s important to keep talking about this topic,” Nathalie said. “The more people that know, the better.”

The Ahns hope to see the issue addressed in their hometown school as well.

“I would love to see this program brought to Hopkinton High School,” Lynne said. “It’s such an important message for students.”

For more information about the One Love Foundation, visit joinonelove.org.

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opkinton resident Lynne Ahn and her daughter Nathalie are on a mission to talk about love.

After hearing about the One Love Foundation, an organization that educates young people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, the two became inspired to help spread their message to other young men and women.

One Love was founded by the family of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia lacrosse player who was killed by her boyfriend in 2010.

“People knew there was something not quite right with their relationship.

He was possessive and abusive, but no one had the language to describe it,” Lynne said.

The foundation’s mission is to educate about relationships, indicate how to identify red flags in a relationship and empower people to avoid abuse and learn how to “love better.”

Knowing how important this message this is, especially for teenagers, Nathalie worked with the administrators at the Rivers School in Weston, where she is a senior, to bring the One Love program to their school.

This past winter Nathalie’s hard work paid off when the school’s juniors and seniors took part in an “escalation workshop” where they watched a 45-minute video about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and then broke into small groups for discussion. The small group sessions were led by close to 35 volunteers from

Members of the Rivers School girls lacrosse team, including Hopkinton’s Nathalie Ahn (back row, second from left), show off their One Love Foundation-themed uniforms prior to a game this spring.

the school who had been trained by the organization prior to the workshop.

“People said they were really impacted by it,” Nathalie said of the session. “Some of my friends said that it was really eye-opening to talk about relationships this way.”

Nathalie said that although the topic of love isn’t one that gets a lot of attention, it is just as important as any other skill students needs to learn, especially as they head off to college.

“In school we are taught math and English, but we should also be teaching kids how to be a good friend, a good boyfriend or girlfriend … how to love,”

she said.

Seeing the positive impact the One Love message had on her classmates, and hoping to continue to raise awareness in the community, Nathalie coordinated a One Love dedication game that was hosted by the Rivers girls and boys lacrosse teams on May 8.

The teams sold T-shirts with the slogan “Love is better” before and during the game and held a moment of silence for Yeardley Love, to remember a life cut short due to domestic violence.

“It was a very nice tribute; a nice day,” Lynne said. “The girls made socks for the other team, too, to continue to

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“The damage caused by termites typically goes unnoticed by homeowners until it has advanced too far, as most of their work happens behind the scenes and out of sight from the human eye. In fact, the NPMA estimates that termites cause $5 billion in damage every year,” said Jim Mazzuchelli,Owner at WPC “While termites can be difficult to control, homeowners could also be unaware of a few things they could be doing to attract these wood-destroying pests.”

According to NPMA, here are three unexpected ways that homeowners can actually make their homes more appealing to termites: 1. Storing firewood too close to property: Many homeowners keep firewood stacked against their home or on the stoop for easy access. This is appealing to termites and can draw them toward a home and provide a point of entry. Instead, store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and five inches off the ground. Also, be careful of leaving stumps and dead trees in the yard. Rotting wood material can serve as termite fuel and eventually result in termites entering the home.

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have been a teacher in this district for 20 years, but when this school year ends I will be moving on to Vermont where I have a home teaching sixth-graders there for what I hope is the rest of my career.

Leaving this district and its children couldn’t be more bittersweet, and I didn’t want to leave without thanking anyone willing to listen for the most amazing experience I have had here.

I hadn’t started out with teaching on my career agenda, but a friend had planted the seed in my mind, and during a few years working as an editor in Washington, Departing HMS teacher Kary Noble, pictured with D.C., that seed started former student Caitlin Barnes, is thankful for the to grow. After moving opportunity to have taught in Hopkinton the past back to Massachusetts, I 20 years. started working towards my master’s degree in education. When I got a job in Hopkinton in September of 1999 I was hired as a paraprofessional. I was still in graduate school at night and was looking to “get my foot in the door” of a school system nearby. I had no idea how fortunate I was to land my foot at Hopkinton Middle School. I was only about a month into my gig as a teaching assistant when a teacher “left” on a Friday, and I was told I would start teaching on that Monday. This was definitely trial by fire, but my students welcomed me that frightening Monday with warmth, motivation, respect and that trademark Hopkinton kindness. With my last few graduate classes at night after long days of teaching, planning and grading, I was somehow able to come through my rookie year smiling. This was undoubtedly the career path that I was destined to travel, and I’ve been so blessed to have traveled it with your children.

There are a lot of reasons I love this district, but its children are certainly at center stage. I have had thousands of kids pass through my classroom door over the last 20 years, and I have found something to love in all of them. They are, by and large, intellectually curious, silly, insightful, driven and, most of all, kind. The vast majority of them thank me at the conclusion of each class, and that NEVER gets old. The values instilled in these children don’t come at birth — they come from great parenting. Thank you so much to each and every parent in this district for your commitment to raising children that will certainly make the world a better place. To me there is no more noble a mission, and Hopkinton parents are killing it.

The other major factor that has made me love teaching in Hopkinton is the staff at its middle school and beyond. I have been blessed with amazing and committed colleagues. They are truly gifted, not only in knowledge of content, but, more importantly, in how to ignite a love of learning in our kids. The teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff in this district are stellar. There are many reasons that Hopkinton consistently ranks highly in those annual school contests, but a huge factor is its staff. They have not only been teachers to your wonderful children, but they have been amazing teachers and friends to me personally. It not only takes a village to raise a child, but it takes one to raise a teacher, too, and I would be a mere fraction of the teacher I am without their expertise, love and support. The average resident of Hopkinton can’t readily see the amount of time, expertise and worry that the school staff put into the job every day, but it’s tremendous. Imagine a job where you have to prepare a presentation every day that you’ll do five times a day to anywhere from 15 to 30 people who may be completely uninterested in what you have to say and probably have their minds on a thousand other things. That’s what teachers do 180 days a year in addition to myriad other responsibilities. And teachers in Hopkinton do it with such intelligence, wit, patience, humor and skill they make it look easy.

Hopkinton is and will continue to experience some growing pains over the next few years, and a main reason for that growth is because people know that Hopkinton is the best place around to educate their children. What a great “problem” to have. I have no doubt that despite what might occasionally be some bumps in the road, this town and its people will rise to the challenge because Hopkinton is full of citizens who believe that education is the foundation to making the world better. I hope in my many years in this district I have contributed in some small way to that greater mission.

Thank you for sharing your magnificent children with me for the last 20 years.

Thank you to every student in Hopkinton who has graced my classroom over the years. You made me laugh, made me learn, sometimes made me frustrated, but more than anything you have filled my heart with such love and gratitude. I will likely walk out of HMS on Tuesday, June 18, like a blubbering idiot, but I will walk out a much better person than I came in, and that is thanks to all of you.

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Now his focus is on turning the sport he loves into a career.

“I want to play professional golf for a living and never have to do anything else for a job,” he said.

That goal is a reasonable one for the three-time American Athletic Conference all-star. Known for massive 330-plusyard drives and stellar control with his iron play, Hervol’s UConn career has been filled Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol capped his stellar UConn career with highlights with a trip to the NCAA tournament this month. that have observers saying he will be ready for the next level.

“I think if he cleans up some short-game work, he could play for big-kid checks for sure,” UConn coach Dave Pezzino said. “He’s not far off when you look at player development. He’s gotten better every day, he’s so coachable and he shows zero emotion out on the golf course, which is huge. He really doesn’t let things rattle him.”

Hervol agreed, saying his ability to keep an even keel has been vital.

“My mental game is a lot stronger, that’s what has helped me the most,” he said. “I have grown more mature with my decisions, and maintaining a level head out there is huge.”

The Hopkinton High School graduate won a pair of tournaments at the college level. One of them, at Bethpage State Park in New York at the 2016 Doc Gimmler Invitational, a win that earned him AAC Player of the Month honors. Hervol said he didn’t know he was in the lead until the tournament had finished with him atop the leaderboard. A more taxing win came during the 2018 FAU Spring Championship.

“I led wire to wire, so that was a stressful tournament,” Hervol said. “Holding on to the lead for three days was difficult.”

Another highlight for Hervol was shooting a 64 this spring at Clemson, tying his personal best.

“That was a big point in my career,” he said. “It proved to myself that I could play against some of the best in the country.”

At the NCAA championship regional in Lousville, Kentucky, held May 13-15, Hervol tied for second, one stroke shy of first place, which meant just missing out on a chance to play in the NCAA finals. Hervol had rallied to draw even with Iowa State’s Tripp Kinney by sinking an 18-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole and then rolling in a 70-foot birdie putt on the par-5 17th, but he bogeyed 18 to end up second.

Hervol started playing golf when he was about 8 years old and started competing at around age 12. His home course, Hopkinton Country Club, is where he honed a game that allowed him to become a two-time Tri-Valley League MVP and four-time league all-star.

Hervol plans to spend this summer playing in amateur tournaments and continuing to refine his game. He got off to a good start when on May 6 he finished second with a 2-under-par 70 at a U.S. Open local qualifying tournament held in Middlefield, Connecticut, advancing him to the sectional round on June 3.

The next stop is qualifying school for the Web.com Tour, the developmental tour for the PGA Tour. He also is graduating UConn with a finance degree, which he calls “a nice backup.”

The primary plan is taking his golf game to an even higher level.

“I want to continue to improve my putting and wedge play, that’s how the PGA Tour pros make their birdies,” Hervol said. “Figuring out how to be more consistent will be a huge help for me.”

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opkinton’s Will Abbott capped an impressive freshman season on the Quinnipiac lacrosse team by being named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) first team as well as the MAAC All-Rookie team.

Starting all 16 of his team’s COLLEGE SPORTS games, the midROUNDUP fielder finished with 20 goals and 14 assists, ranking fourth on the team with 34 points. The Bobcats went 9-7 (5-2 MAAC) and advanced to the conference championship game before dropping a 15-14 decision to top-seeded Marist. …

UNH lacrosse player Elise Chandler was named to the America East all-conference second team as well the America East All-Academic team.

Chandler, a defender, started all 17 games and was second on the team in caused turnovers (21) and ground balls (31).

Will Abbott’s transition from high school lacrosse to the college game went smoothly, as the former Hillers star won multiple league honors at Quinnipiac.

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Terry, who received All-Liberty League honorable mention, finished his junior season with a 13-3 record, 6.51 GAA and .576 save percentage. …

Army baseball player Tim Simoes helped the Black Knights win the Patriot League tournament championship with a best-of-three victory over rival Navy on May 18-19 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Simoes started at second base in the two games Army won. In the opener, a 6-2 win, he reached base three times (two singles and a hit by pitch) and scored a run. He didn’t fare as well in the deciding game, going 0-for-4 with a sacrifice bunt, but he played errorless ball in the field (four assists) and recorded the final putout on a fielder’s choice as Army eked out a 4-3 victory. After winning the league title for the second consecutive season, Army advances to the NCAA tournament, which starts May 31. …

Bentley University sophomore shortstop Kyle Halloran hit .242 with 16 RBIs in 37 games this season. He was fourth on the team in runs scored with 25, fourth in walks with 18 and tied for third in stolen bases with five, helping the Falcons to a 2121 record. A two-time Tri-Valley League All-Star at Hopkinton High School, Halloran prepped a year at Worcester Academy before enrolling at Bentley. …

Clarkson baseball player Mike Messier played 31 games (starting 30) in his senior season, batting .247 with two home runs, 11 RBIs and 24 runs scored.

He had a strong finish, with a six-game hitting streak during the stretch run from May 4-10 when he batted .421 (8-for-19) and helped the Golden Knights reach the Liberty League tournament championship round. Clarkson won the opening game of the best-of-three series against host Rochester but dropped the next two to finish as runner-up with a final overall record of 23-17. …

Emily Viehl, a senior golfer at St. Lawrence University, was named to the Liberty League All-Academic team.

Viehl ended her collegiate career by placing third on her team and 33rd overall at the Liberty League Championships on May 4 in Schenectady, New York. …

Roger Williams University sophomore Kyle Rector finished third in the 110-meter hurdles (17.74 seconds) and third in the high jump (5 feet, 10.75 inches) at the Commonwealth Coast Conference championship meet on April 27, helping his team take second place.

Rector also finished sixth in the 400 hurdles (1 minute, 6.83 seconds), eighth in the pole vault (8 feet), ninth in the javelin (120 feet, 11 inches) and 15th in the discus (87 feet, 5 inches). His scores in the 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles, discus and pole vault were all personal bests. …

Trinity College junior Lucas Kaminski was named to the New England Wrestling Association All-Academic team for the second straight year. Kaminski, who wrestled at 157 pounds, ranked third on his team in wins with 16 (against 13 losses) with two pins. …

Sofie Varner, a freshman at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, was presented with the Aliceann Wilber Soccer Award at the athletic program’s banquet in April. The award is given to the junior varsity player whose training and attitude most advance to the program’s goals.

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Garrett qualified for states in the discus with a career-best heave of more than 126 feet. Ben, who specializes in the javelin, topped 151 feet to earn his spot in the May 25 meet at Fitchburg State. And Kate, in her first year with the program, qualified for states in her second meet throwing the discus. Kate went on to win the discus at the TriValley League championships on May 20 and will participate in the national freshman meet in Greensboro, North Carolina, in June.

“It’s probably one of the most fulfilling things you can have, to see your brother and your sister not only being on the same team as you, but also being successful and contributing,” Garrett said. “It’s been an honor to help Kate with the discus, going out to practice and trying to help her get better.”

Said Kate: “I really like being with my brothers and seeing them succeed.”

All three siblings have enjoyed success in and out of sports. Garrett is planning to continue his track and field career at Worcester State College on an Army ROTC scholarship. His twin brother is planning to play football at Vermont’s Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college, and also hopes to serve his country as a pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Garrett has been a part of the track program since his freshman year. Ben joined as a sophomore after playing a year of baseball. Kate decided to join this spring when an injury kept her from trying out for the softball team.

The confluence of events led to all three being together this year.

“It’s been a pleasure to see Kate hit her stride, I know she was disappointed about softball, so we wanted to make this a special year,” Ben said. “Garrett is my best friend, it’s great to see him

get personal records and show how all the hard work has paid off this year and in past years.”

Said Kate: “We are all together and we are all helping and contributing to the team, which is super important.”

The siblings, who had high praise for the Hillers coaching staff of Jean Cann, Brian Prescott and Mike Donahue, may be teammates this year and supportive of each other always, but they are also fiercely competitive with one another.

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s cards, sports, grades, I enjoy watching it,” said John Powers, their father. “It’s nice to see them be competitive.”

When they are not working with the track team, the Powers siblings spend time together playing board games, training, watching sports or movies on television and playing anything from volleyball to Wiffle ball. Kate also plays volleyball, and the freshman is trying to top her brothers in terms of number of varsity letters. Ben has nine letters and Garrett has earned six in football, indoor track and outdoor track.

They also follow in the footsteps of their older sister, Sarah, a varsity volleyball player who went on to play the sport at Worcester State.

In addition to their athletic prowess, Garrett, Ben and Kate spend Sundays serving mass at St. Matthew’s and are honor students at HHS. The two 2019 graduates have big plans. Garrett said he wants to study criminal justice and, if he does not make the Army a career, would like to work for the FBI or the Drug Enforcement Agency. Ben is looking to major in electrical engineering with an eye toward working for an aerospace company and developing military technology.

Kate said it will be “a little sad” to see her brothers off to college.

“I think the future throwers are going to be able to step up and not take the boys’ place, because they can’t be replaced, but hopefully try to fill their spot as best as they can,” she said.

Before seeing them off, John Powers and said he and his wife, Ann, were looking forward to a long day in Fitchburg to see the three compete at the state meet.

“It’s something I never thought would happen,” he said. “It’s a real treat.”

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“I was trying out my freshman year and they didn’t have a face-off guy at all,” he said. “So I came in and gave it a try, and I guess I just sort of won the spot.”

The tryout turned out to be fortuitous for Palleiko and his team, as it led to four years of face-offs, multiple Tri-Valley League All-Star appearances and wins in more than 70 percent of the draws he’s taken. Palleiko is heading to MIT and will continue to take faceoffs at the collegiate level for the elite academic school.

The face-off position is unique in lacrosse in that it’s a crucial part of a team’s attack, but the person doing it is not focused on scoring goals.

“My priority is winning the faceoff, that’s an important part of getting possession of the ball and that helps our team’s success,” Palleiko said. “So I am willing to sacrifice some midfield runs.”

Winning the draw can be the difference between winning and losing for the Hillers, who have been to the sectional tournament for five consecutive seasons. Palleiko took the face-off at the end of regulation in a May game against Westwood, allowing his team to tie the game and send it to overtime. He won another draw in the extra session, giving his team what ended up being the game-winning possession.

“He’s clutch,” Hopkinton coach Dan Norton said. “He’s been an AllAmerican nominee and a league all-star and he’s given us a huge advantage. We have an extra seven out of 10 possessions every game. It’s helped the team’s success and it’s not always something that gets noticed.”

So what makes a good face-off specialist? Palleiko said it’s hard to explain.

“Obviously, the first part is just stick-hand speed,” he said. “If you’re slower than the other person, you’re not going to get the ball.”

Once you get beyond speed, it can come down to technique, Palleiko noted.

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There are times when you get down and it’s anybody’s game and even if your arms are tired and you’ve taken 20 that game, you’ve got to be willing to want it and get possession.

Andrew Palleiko are doing that will make them win the ball, or the other way around,” he said.

“A lot of it is knowing what works for you and being comfortable when you get over the ball.”

And, after a few dozen draws in a game, sometimes winning the ball is about wanting it more than the other guys.

“There are times when you get down and it’s anybody’s game and even if your arms are tired and you’ve taken 20 that game, you’ve got to be willing to want it and get possession,” Palleiko said.

The senior has worked hard in the classroom as well and, despite not being sure whether MIT would be a possibility, earned a spot at the Cambridge institution and plans to study biomedical engineering. He credited his parents, Ben and Pam, and his older brothers, Benjamin and Daniel, with helping guide him through the process.

“I don’t know what I would have done without them” Palleiko said.

“Having two older brothers was helpful in terms of knowing the things I should focus on going into college, what tests I should take. And my parents are experienced with the whole college process.”

He will continue to take face-offs in addition to his studies at MIT. “Now that I know I have another four seasons ahead of me, that’s good motivation to work hard in the offseason and keep my skills up to par,” Palleiko said. “College lacrosse is a big step, so I need to come in there as strong as possible.

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Cub Scouts Family Fun Night May 29 Hopkinton Cub Scouts Pack 97 and Pack 4 are holding a joint event on Wednesday, May 29. Family Fun Night will be held from 5-7 p.m. behind the CVS in the center of Hopkinton. Prospective and current Cub Scouts and their families are encouraged to stop by for food and fun. For more information, email hoppack97register@gmail.com or pack4hop@gmail.com.

Rang Barse at Town Common June 1 The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton presents Rang Barse — A Shower of Colors at the Town Common on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this spring festival of colors, also known as Holi. There is no admission fee, although there will be Indian food for sale. Participants should be prepared to get messy.

Piano recital June 1 Students of Hopkinton piano teacher Haim Pickholz will have a recital at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the HCAM-TV studio at 77 Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

Students of various ages will perform solo and as part of duets and jazz groups.

The students are accompanied by a New England Conservatory saxophone player as well as college students.

PJB golf tournament June 10 Project Just Because will hold its

annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, June 10, at Hopkinton Country Club. Registration starts at 11 a.m., and the tournament starts at 12:30. The event includes a cocktail reception at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and a silent auction, For more information about entering or being a sponsor, visit projectjustbecause.org.

Arts in Bloom at HCA June 13 The annual juried show Arts in Bloom, a free public event, will host a reception on Thursday, June 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. The winning artist will be announced, and artwork will be accompanied by floral arrangements from the Hopkinton Garden Club. For more information, visit www.HopArtsCenter.org.

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Sharon Timlin Event June 15 Registration is open for the 16th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which will be held Saturday, June 15, at Hopkinton High School. Activities include a 5K run/walk, a color run and a family fun day with the Red Sox mobile show, balloon wizard, raffles, face painting, arts and crafts and more. For more information, visit sharontimlinrace.org.

Against the Tide fundraiser June 15 The annual Against the Tide fundraiser for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition will be held June 15 at Hopkinton State Park. The event offers participants of all ages the choice of up to four of the following components: competitive and recreational swims, recreational kayak, paddle board, fitness walk and USA Track & Field certified 5K/10K runs. Participants can register as an individual or as part of a team. For more information, visit www.mbcc.org/ swim or call 800-649-6222.

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Born in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Maria (D’Andrea) and Michael A. Bell.

He was the husband of the late Florence (Pantano) Bell.

A graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx, he joined the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor, becoming a PT boat mechanic in the Pacific. He also served in the Korean War. Afterward, he joined Crompton & Knowles, where he worked for 40 years until his retirement in 1993. In 1975 he was transferred to Reading, Pennsylvania, where he supervised the clothing dyes plant.

Ed loved working on his house, with no task too difficult to complete himself. He could build or fix anything, and always had a house project he was working on. Being outside and working

on his garden brought him great joy, and even into his 90s he was taking care of his lawn and landscaping. He was an avid cook, and insisted on teaching his grandchildren how to make pasta from scratch. He enjoyed watching classic films, but most importantly he excelled in building very complex model ships.

He started with PT boats, and through the years moved to exquisitely detailed 18th century U.S naval warships. Ed always put his family first and cherished spending time with all his relatives.

A loving father and grandfather, he was looking forward to being a greatgrandfather this fall.

Ed is survived by his son, Mark Edward Bell and his wife, Gayle GonthierBell of Hopkinton, and two grandchildren, Jeffrey M. Bell and Marissa G. Bell. He is predeceased by his daughter, Karen J. Bell, who passed in 2008.

A memorial service was scheduled to be held in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (https://ocrahope.org/) in memory of his daughter, Karen. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton (www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com).

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Police Log May 7

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10:55 a.m. A walk-in handed in a cell phone found on West Main Street.

2:23 p.m. A Cedar Street resident complained that the neighbor who lives above her had been throwing lettuce and tomatoes in her yard. The caller was advised to speak with the landlord.

6:51 p.m. A Jackson Street motorist was stopped in Holliston after a hit and run. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Jay Deiana assisted.

9:40 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle hit a cat on Ash Street. Officer Jay Deiana responded and contacted the animal control officer, who retrieved the animal.

May 8

9:41 a.m. A walk-in reported he was in possession of a dog, which he found running loose on Wood Street. The animal control officer was contacted, and the dog was to be brought to Baypath Humane Society until the owner was located.

2:45 p.m. A Morningside Lane caller reported the CO alarms were going off in her house. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded along with the Fire Department. A basement space heater was determined to be the culprit. The house was subsequently vented.

5:08 p.m. A caller reported a West Main Street store was selling CBD products. Officers Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan responded and found that the products were THC-free. The Board of Health was notified of the complaint.

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12:01 a.m. A walk-in brought in a husky, which he found on Hayden Rowe Street near the high school. The animal control officer was notified, as was the owner.

1:32 p.m. A Revolutionary Way caller reported her daughter’s bike had been vandalized. Officer John Corridan responded, and a report was to follow.

4:12 p.m. A Front Street resident reported a disabled motor vehicle on her property. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and notified the owner, who was to remove the vehicle within an hour.

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7:07 p.m. A caller reported a brush fire about 300 yards into the Center Trail on Main Street. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded along with the Fire Department. The fire was extinguished.

1:23 p.m. A caller reported lowhanging wires on Saddle Hill Road.

Sergeant Scott van Raalten responded and notified Verizon.

May 11

8:14 a.m. A walk-in reported a yard sale in a West Main Street parking lot was blocking the handicap parking spaces. Officer Stephen Buckley responded and spoke with the organizer, who was to move the items in order to open up the parking spots.

10:18 a.m. A motorist reported a barrel fell off of a truck on Interstate 495 and hit a vehicle. No injuries were reported. The State Police were notified.

10:33 a.m. A caller reported being out for a run about 30 minutes earlier on Wilson Street when a Rottweiler was spotted running loose in the street. The caller turned around and ran the other way in order to avoid the dog. The information was logged.

10:39 a.m. A caller complained of a drone flying around Chamberlain Street.

The incident was logged.

12:09 p.m. A walk-in reported losing his driver’s license, and he wanted the incident logged.

3:46 p.m. A walk-in reported he was involved in a minor hit and run motor vehicle accident. Officer Derek Morton took a report.

4:57 p.m. A caller reported hearing possible gunshots in the distance on Spring Street. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and found all quiet in the area.

9:10 p.m. A caller reported a bonfire on Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive.

Officers Brian Sanchioni and Benjamin Stickney responded and spoke with the parties. The fire was extinguished and the group left the beach.

May 12

4:17 p.m. A caller reported someone threw something at her car and broke her windshield while she was driving on the MassPike westbound. The State Police in Charlton was notified.

6:20 p.m. Officers John Corridan and Moira McGaffigan checked on a person walking with a backpack on Hayden Rowe Street. All was OK. 8:02 p.m. A Cubs Path resident reported a bat in her home that she had under a bucket. The animal control officer was contacted and he was to advise the caller.

10:03 p.m. A Wedgewood Road resident reported a snake in her house. The animal control officer was contacted, and he responded and removed the snake.

May 13

11:46 a.m. A Stoney Brook Road caller reported he thought that the previous weekend something was thrown through one of his house windows that is under construction. Officer Panagiotis Hontzeas responded and spoke with the reporting person.

3:15 p.m. A motorist reported a suspicious male chasing his car on Hayden Rowe Street. Officers John Corridan, Moira McGaffigan and Jay Deiana Police Log | 23

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responded and spoke with the caller. A report was to follow.

4:48 p.m. A Wood Street caller reported an unwanted person on his property. Officers John Corridan and Jay Deiana responded and spoke with the individual, who stated he was only looking for money, and he left without incident.

6:12 p.m. A Main Street caller reported two male parties in her neighbor’s yard trying to open doors earlier in the day. Officer John Corridan responded, and a report was to follow.

May 14

7:16 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident with no personal injury on West Main Street.

Officer John Corridan responded and took a report.

7:27 p.m. A Breakneck Hill Road caller reported her 3-month-old puppy escaped. Officer Derek Morton responded and searched the area. The animal control officer assisted and reunited the puppy with its owner.

May 15

12:09 a.m. A caller reported being approached by the same man asking for money the past two nights on West Main Street. The caller gave him money and wanted the incidents logged.

7:12 a.m. A Downey Street resident reported a fox in his backyard.

7:44 a.m. A Mayhew Street caller reported her neighbor’s dogs would not let her pass to go up to her apartment. Officer John Corridan and the animal control officer responded and contacted the owner to let her know her dogs were loose.

1:35 p.m. Multiple calls were made about a motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe Street.

No injuries were reported. Officers Arthur Schofield and John Corridan responded. A report was to follow.

3:31 p.m. A caller reported illegal dumping on Kruger Road. Officer Jay Deiana responded and was to advise the culprit to stop.

3:47 p.m. The Elmwood School principal reported a second-grader got off the bus at home on West Main Street instead of at daycare. Officers Derek Morton and Jay Deiana responded and checked on the child, who was at home securely with the mother.

5:14 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street with a young child hanging out of the window. Officer Jay Deiana responded and advised the driver to operate with care.

7:31 p.m. A caller reported a male removing political signs on Hayden Rowe Street and replacing them with others. Officer Jay Deiana responded and spoke to the person, who was advised to return the signs.

May 16

9:01 a.m. A contractor reported a compressor was stolen overnight from a Walnut Way construction site. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and took a report.

10:25 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No injuries were reported.

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5:02 p.m. On Cedar Street, Officers Arthur Schofield and Derek Morton arrested Mark J. Curtis, 57, of 16 Ash St., Danvers, on a warrant for operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration.

May 12

9:07 p.m. A caller reported a hit and run motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. The license plate was provided, and Officers Brian Sanchioni, Jay Deiana and Moira McGaffigan tracked down the operator. Kimberly Winshman, 49, of 27 Elizabeth Road was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, leaving scene of property, and marked lanes violation.

May 17

8:50 a.m. A Wood Street caller reported seeing a bobcat in her backyard. The DPW was notified.

12:44 p.m. A Main Street caller reported a woman placed a yard sale sign on her front porch. Officer Jay Deiana responded and assisted.

12:41 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. The vehicle entered a parking lot. Officers Stephen Buckley and Jay Deiana responded and administered a portable breathalyzer test. One individual was placed into protective custody.

6:22 p.m. The Upton Police Department reported a smoking vehicle on West Main Street.

Officer Benjamin Stickney responded along with the Fire Department, and the vehicle was moved off the roadway after a power steering issue was determined. A tow was requested.

9:55 p.m. A caller reported a possible domestic situation on Main Street. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Sanchioni caught up with the vehicle on Main Street and spoke with both parties and found a verbal dispute only.

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May 18

7:16 a.m. A caller reported a sparking power line on Ash Street. Officer Preston Mucciarone responded and contacted Eversource.

8:14 a.m. A motorist reported being stuck in a Main Street parking lot, where a chain was placed at the entrance and exit. Officer Stephen Buckley responded but was unable to get in touch with the store owner. Officer Buckley assisted with car removal.

3:09 p.m. A Lakeshore Drive resident reported his neighbor was harassing him, and she almost hit him with her car. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Jay Deiana and John Corridan responded and took a report.

5:33 p.m. A Hayden Rowe Street resident reported a possum in her backyard. The animal control officer was contacted.

7:27 p.m. A caller reported two men fighting on Cedar Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers John Corridan and Brian Sanchioni responded, and a report was to follow.

May 19

8:59 p.m. A Victory Lane caller reported suspicious activity by a contractor in the area and wanted the incident logged.

9:32 p.m. A caller reported smoke in a Hayden Rowe Street barn. Officers Jay Deiana and Brian Sanchioni responded and reported finding a faulty light.

May 20

11:12 a.m. A loss prevention manager on West Main Street reported a past larceny. Officer John Corridan responded and took a report.

10:01 p.m. A high school senior prank was reported to School Resource Officer Philip Powers. Officers Derek Morton and Jay Deiana responded to the school.

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Ride for Respite Center Cloutier celebrates birthday with 100-mile tour to raise scholarship funds Dan Cloutier (with helmet) celebrates his 100-mile charity bike ride with members of the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton.

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local man turned a milestone birthday into a way to give back in miles to a community that has given him so much joy.

Dan Cloutier, a former Hopkinton resident who now lives in Upton, turned 40 years old on May 2. When reflecting on how to celebrate the big day, Cloutier decided to combine two of his passions — bike riding and his work at the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton.

The Michael Lisnow Respite Center is a location that provides emotional and physical support for individuals with disabilities and their families including respite care, daycare and an adult day program.

Cloutier has worked at the center for the past 17 years, starting as a music teacher and currently working as an administrator. Although his job title has changed a few times over the years, the center has always been a place that has felt like a second home to him.

“I fell in love with the center’s mission, heart, but most importantly the people,” he said. “Every morning I get to go to a job where I feel loved.”

Cloutier has worked over the past five months organizing the 100-mile fundraising ride that began in Upton, traveled though Colt State Park in

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When May 2 arrived, Cloutier hopped on his bike already knowing that he had far surpassed his fundraising goal, bringing in over $12,000 for

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the Center.

“People got really excited about this charity,” Cloutier said. “All of the money goes to families who just can’t afford respite care.”

Although the ride was smooth and the weather was warm, the best part of the day was the greetings that he received from loved ones at the halfway point and the ending of his 106-mile journey.

“There was a huge group of about

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50 people waiting for me at the end of the ride,” he said. “It was super fun and they surprised me with a birthday cake, too.”

Cloutier hopes that the success of the fundraising bike ride will lead to an annual event to help families in need.

“I have had a lot of people approach me about joining in to do this as a team,” he said. “It goes to show that this has the support of a really great community.”

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