Dear Editor,
Over the past several weeks, many letters have been written about neighborhood schools, understandably based on emotion and assumptions. I would like to share some facts (and some assertions), for voters to consider for March 21 and 28.
John Joseph Iuso,18, of Hopkinton, left this world on Sunday, March 6, 2011, joining his brother Michael in everlasting life. Born in Worcester, he was the son of son Frank and Mary Grace (Farese) Iuso of Hopkinton.
While a student at St. John's High School, he was on the swim and diving team, crew team, and a member of the computer club. He was a graduate of the Hopkinton Class of 2010 and attended Salem State College.
Daniel Garner, 83, of Hopkinton, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Garner.He is survived by his sons, Bruce, Gary and Karl, and Eric Garner. Private funeral services will take place with his family at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
Republican Brian Karp of Nicholas Road officially announced today that he is seeking election to one of the two five-year term positions on the Planning Board.
Sally Anne McCormack, 48, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Milford Regional Hospital after a long battle with Calciphylaxis. Born in
Framingham, she was the daughter of Mary (Boudreau) McCormack and the late Edward H. McCormack, Jr.
Press Release from the HPTA
Doris E. (Claflin) King, 91 1/2, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Worcester with family by her side. She was the widow of Ralph A. King, who died in 1988. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Olive(Chapman) Claflin.
She graduated as salutatorian, class of 1938, from Hopkinton High School. She was an active girl scout and cub scout leader and a life-long resident of Hopkinton. Her family, the Claflins, was a founding family in Hopkinton, with three streets in town bearing that name.
The decision has been made. In a press release dated Friday, March 4, 2011, the School Committee announced that its members had unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Jonathan Landman as Hopkinton’s next Superintendent of Schools, pending successful contract negotiations.
“We are excited about having Dr. Landman join our district. His energy, enthusiasm and vision impressed the school community during his visit,” said School Committee Chair Rebecca Robak.
On February 9th, 2011 the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the agency that funds school construction, approved a new PreK – 5 elementary school at Fruit Street. To seek funding for this project, residents will be asked to appropriate funding at a Special Town Meeting (STM) on March 21, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the High School Athletic Center. If the warrant passes at STM, then the funding must be further approved at a special election on March 28, 2011, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm in the Middle School Brown Gym.
Things are about to heat up in Hopkinton. In a few short weeks, bCalm Power Yoga will open its doors, offering physical fitness, stress reduction, and yes, some long-awaited, healing HEAT! Lesley Reilly, BCalm’s founder and owner, a certified instructor in the practice of Power Vinyasa Yoga, looks forward to sharing her belief that yoga is for everybody. Her bCalm Power Yoga studio will offer power yoga classes in a heated setting, which helps to cleanse the body and enhance flexibility and performance.
