Saturday, May 19, 2012
We report the odd police-related news from the region.
Mario Kart? A man called Hopkinton Police this week to report that another driver threw trash out of his car window. The caller said he honked his horn, and in return, was given the finger. An officer spoke with the alleged litterbug, who said he had just tossed a banana peel. Unlike the video game Mario Kart, this did not result in any nearby cars spiraling out of control. It's free and comfortable; why wouldn't you wear it? A woman called Milford police to report her daughter was discharged from the hospital, but had gone to a relative's workplace still wearing the hospital gown. She reported her daughter might still be walking around Main Street with the johnny. I know this fox, and he never acts this way. A Northborough resident …
Every May, the networks release their list of cancelled shows. Which one will you miss the most?
Every May, the networks release their list of cancelled shows. On the list may be a new show, the network never gave a chance or a favorite, the network thinks has run its life. CBS has made its CSI decision: CSI: Miami is being cancelled after a rather incredible 10-season run. Some in the industry feel Fox made a mistake not picking up this ambitious drama for a second season, reported Entertainment Weekly. Terra Nova managed the rare feat of delivering a sizable family audience to a broadcast drama, found its legs creatively in its final hours and there was nothing else like it on TV. Cost was a factor, reported Entertainment Weekly. Once top shows like House and Desperate Housewives will air no more, either. Chuck had its series finale…
Friday, May 18, 2012
With the old DPW headquarters on Fruit Street nearing the end of it's useful life. DPW Director John Westerling asks for community support at the town election on Monday.
A letter of request from the Hopkinton Department of Public Works The Hopkinton Department of Public Works asks for your continued support of its efforts to replace the DPW facility on Wood Street. The Annual Town Meeting of 2011 appropriated $250,000 for the design of a new DPW facility on Wood Street. That vote requires approval at the ballot on Monday, May 21st. The DPW asks for your continued support of this important initiative. The DPW prepared a presentation of the needs for the new DPW facility which can be reviewed at the following web address: http://bit.ly/JRVmeU. The new facility will allow for greater efficiency of DPW operations and allow the DPW to improve its service to the community. The new facility will provide …
As Troy Mick's tenure on the School Committee comes to an end, he said he believes Jon Graziano has the right skill set to be an integral part of the School Committee.
Submitted by Troy Mick My name is Troy Mick and I am writing in support of Jon Graziano for School Committee. I have had the pleasure of working with Jon through his role on the Appropriations Committee and specifically as liaison to the School Committee and am always impressed by his well researched and thoughtful comments and answers as we worked though the school budgets. Jon’s education and business background in financial planning and process improvement will be an asset as the School Committee looks at solving many of the issues that exist in our schools today. Jon will have the ability to bring new ideas to the table and balancing the desire to improve our school system without unnecessarily increasing the tax burden on our entire…
With the ever changing technologies, the Town of Hopkinton is staying current by updating the website and availing valuable information online.
Friday, May 18, the Town of Hopkinton Launches their new website . This date might not be as historic as the other dates you have memorized, but it will make your daily dealings with local government much easier; at least that's the goal of IT Director Chris McClure. "Right now HCAM is running the town's website, so this will eliminate the bottleneck the information has to go through," McClure said. "It will allow everyone working in town hall to update the information immediately and keep the website thorough." This change is part of a grander change going on in the government offices, a rebranding if you will. In the past, government workers and volunteers had email addresses that ended with the url for the old website (Hopkinton.org). …
For the fourth and final question posed to 2012 Hopkinton School Committee candidates, we asked them what makes Hopkinton's school system so good and what needs to be done to stay on top.
This week on Patch we wanted to help Hopkinton voters get to know what makes the School Committee candidates tick and where they stand on various issues. To do this we asked each candidate to respond to four questions from Tuesday, May 15 through Friday, May 18 we will feature all of the candidates' responses to one question. All four candidates are running for two open positions in the election. The first question we asked the candidates focused on the basic reasons for why they would be a good selection to be on the committee. The second question focused on what they see as a solution to the problems at the Center School that have been plaguing the town for years. The third question the candidates answered was mentioned by several …
Buy some plants, return some bottles and learn about the Town Election questions.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Today is the last business day before the Town Election. We have posted a list of all the candidates and what position they are running for, as well as a list of the ten ballot questions. 2. It’s Junior Prom in Hopkinton, watch out for guys in tuxedos, gals in dresses and limos. The Grand March will take place in the auditorium of the High School at 4 p.m. before everyone leaves to the prom. If you take any pictures upload them to the neighborhood gallery and they will be featured Sunday morning. 3. Tomorrow is the annual Garden Club Plant Sale on the Town Common. …
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Andre Griben has worked with School Committee candidate Frank D'Urso on various committee and asks others to join him in voting for D'Urso.
Submitted by Andre Griben I have had the pleasure to know and work with Frank for the past few years thru various community functions. Con Com, Green Committee, Trails Club, Scouting and Town Sports. Frank brings a fresh perspective to Town politics, always willing to look at the big picture, his manner is non partisan and looks for ways to re-purpose Town assets rather than replace and rebuild. I also commend him for stepping and seeking election for this position. I ask you vote on Monday for Frank D'Urso for School Committee.
The following information was supplied by the Hopkinton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Wednesday, May 16 1:48 a.m.: A Hopkinton police officer checked a vehicle parked on Saddle Hill Road. 1:50 a.m.: A caller reported a tree limb on the wires on Fruit Street. The Hopkinton Fire Department went to the scene and NStar arrived shortly after. 9:54 a.m.: A caller from Wood Street reported that on Tuesday night his wife noticed a man standing outside the front door. The man, who was described as a white male in his 20s wearing a black and gold shirt with plaid pants, said he was looking for a bar. The man left the area when the caller confronted him. 11:17 a.m.: A loose dog was discovered on East Street in Upton, the Upton Police Department was called to respond but when they did the dog’s owners had showed up. 2:21 p.m.: A caller…
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Hopkinton Police Department Launches Statewide High-Visibility Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization
Submitted by the Hopkinton Police Department Massachusetts is Serious about Saving Lives through Seat Belt Use In our continuing effort to save lives, the Hopkinton police department, in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Highway Safety Division (HSD), the State Police and over 120 other local departments, is launching a high-visibility seat belt enforcement mobilization called Click It or Ticket. The message is simple: Massachusetts drivers and passengers should always wear their seat belts or be prepared to face the consequences. During the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization, which runs from May 14th through June 3rd, thousands of extra state and local police will patrol the state’s streets and…
