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 …
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…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
State health officials want to put restrictions on school bake sales to discourage unhealthy eating habits, but will this hurt fundraising efforts?
Massachusetts state health officials recently recently approved regulations that would prevent bake sales from being held during school and in the 30 minutes before and after school to discourage unhealthy eating habits. Gov. Deval Patrick has backed down on the regulations after criticism from parents and organizations that say putting restrictions on bake sales would negatively impact fundraising efforts for the schools and nonprofit groups, according to USA Today. Legislation passed in 2010 will still require schools serve healthy snack options in the cafeterias and limit sugary foods. In today's poll question, we're asking: Do you think Gov. Deval Patrick should enforce the bake sale ban to help encourage Massachusetts youth to have …
Friday, May 11, 2012
One Hopkinton Patch reader supports Jean Bertschmann for School Committee because if recognitions received with Bertschmann on the board.
Submitted by Joy Donohue As we all well know, Hopkinton schools have been on an upward trajectory for several years now in its pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement in all areas. It is no coincidence, for instance, that Hopkinton High School was recently ranked by Newsweek magazine as 95th in the country and second in the state behind Boston Latin Academy. And this just in – even more exciting news: The high school was named number three in the state and awarded a gold medal for outstanding accomplishments by U.S. News and World Report. In our community, we are so fortunate to have a large cadre of smart, dedicated and caring principals, teachers, administrators and parent-volunteers – working together at all levels in the …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
With just over two weeks left before the May 21 town election, one residents submitted this letter to the editor in support of Jean Bertschmann for School Committee.
Submitted by Kim Pucci I am supporting Jean Bertschmann for School Committee because of her proven commitment to excellence in the Hopkinton Schools. I have worked with Jean in multiple capacities over the past 10 years including serving under her leadership on the Superintendent Steering Committee, co-chairing school fundraising events, and collaborating when our tenures of president of the HPTA and Education Foundation overlapped. I have been impressed with her knowledge of the schools, ability to build consensus, and efficiency in managing tasks. With the challenges of the current economy and facilities decisions ahead, it is crucial that we continue to explore creative options to maintain excellence in our schools and plan for the …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
We share the odd, surprising and silly police news from the region.
This week's round-up of odd police news includes a mysterious creature, a coffee theft and a man who was beaten over a $5 scratch ticket. Even for $500, this assault wouldn't have been worth it. I encourage you to read this full story to follow the complicated series of events that led to a Framingham man being beaten over a $5 winning scratch ticket. In short: a man excitedly shares with some folks in the neighborhood the good news that he has won $500 from a scratch ticket. Man goes to redeem scratch ticket; man learns he won not $500, but $5. Man returns home, is attacked by the people he told he had won; they were looking to take his money. Ashland drivers bring silliness to Hopkinton. Hopkinton police received a call from neighboring…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Hopkinton Resident Mary Murphy believes Jean Bertschmann is the right candidate to elect for School Committee on May 21.
Hopkinton Patch welcomes Letters to the Editor supporting candidates in the upcoming town elections. We will do everything th make sure all letters that are submitted by May 17. We will not run any letters on the day of the election. Letters can be submitted to sean.odonnell@patch.com. My name is Mary Murphy and I am supporting Jean Bertschmann for School Committee because she is a hard worker and has a wealth of history and knowledge about the Hopkinton schools. With 4 children (often spanning one in each school), she didn’t just sit back and watch things happen- she got involved! I worked with Jean when we both served on the HHS School Council. I have observed her to be a level headed, thoughtful leader. She has a quiet way of listening …
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Our "oh my gosh" police news round-up includes the bizarre, the outrageous, the silly, and the disgusting.
BJ's only sells torsos in bulk. I stole that headline from Westborough Patch blogger Jon McGrath, who commented on a story we had about a woman's torso being mistakenly mailed to BJ's instead of a lab in Florida. "The first clue," McGrath commented, "would have been knowing that BJ's only carries torsos in 12-packs." Officials correctly labeled the package and it was sent on its way. Reason 187 why belts are a good idea.. ..because if you don't wear one, you might have someone call the police on you for indecent exposure. Shrewsbury police got a call last week regarding a man whose back side was exposed. Officers responded and learned the man was simply wearing loose pants. He said he would put on a belt. No commentary is needed.. ...To …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Talk is abuzz about who Republican Mitt Romney should pick as a running mate. Here are some of the top choices. Who would you pick?
Talk has started to pick up about who Mitt Romney, the presumed presidential nominee for the Republican Party, might choose as a running mate. For his part, Romney isn't saying. But the political pundits are already choosing who they think is the smart partner. Who would you choose?
Tara Spiegelman
8:50 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ironically the most popular "Bake Sales" in Milford are the ones the political candidates have to raise money for their campaigns. more ›