Whereas; Robert "Zeke" Hammond has been the Town of Hopedale's unofficial historian for many years and is often seen as its unofficial mayor as well, and
Whereas; Zeke has tirelessly devoted his time and energy to beautifying one of the town's most valued treasures - the historic and pristine Hopedale Village Cemetery, and
Whereas; Zeke has been a constant source of inspiration and guidance on local history for the town's youth through his annual visits to sixth graders at Memorial School, and
Whereas; Zeke has embodied the spirit of Hopedale volunteerism through his long and active affiliation with the Hopedale Historical Commission, Friends of Historic Hopedale and the Hopedale Council on Aging, and
Whereas; Zeke has been a regular, welcomed fixture on Hopedale Street and a good friend to the Town of Hopedale and its Citizens, and
Whereas; Zeke rarely accepts accolades for his great work but deserves more than we can possibly write here, NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED; With great pleasure and honor, we hereby proclaim today, Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Hopedale, Massachusetts
Robert "Zeke" Hammond Day
Hereunto, we set our hands this Twenty-Second Day of April, in the year Two Thousand Three.
Michael E. Collins, Chairman
Michael A.. Milanoski
Alan J. Ryan
Hopedale Board of Selectmen
Dedication of the "Hopedale Village National Register District"
April 26, 2003 100 P.M.
Invocation Rev. Richard Drinon
Welcome Francis Larkin, Master of Ceremonies
Flag Ceremony Boy Scouts from Troop 1 Hopedale
National Anthem Hopedale High School Band
Overview of Day's Events and Committee Recognition - Sue Gallagher, Chair of Dedication Event
Introduction of Invited Guests Merrily Sparling - Chair, Hopedale Historical Commission
Massachusetts Representative - Marie Parente
Chairman of Board of Selectmen - Michael Collins
Greetings to the Community - Rev. Christopher Dodge, Union Evangelical Church
Official Unveiling of Historic District Sign - Merrily Sparling
Reading of Essay on Hopedale - Jennifer Jarvis, Hopedale High School Class of 2003
Presentation of Historic Proclamation - Selectman Alan Ryan to Robert "Zeke" Hammond
Presentation of House Tour Proceeds - Tara O'Connell, treasurer of Holiday House Tour committee
Recognition of Special Efforts - Susan Gallagher, Dedication Chair Barbara Kochon and Historic House Tour Committee Cheri Hardiman - Celebration Committee Chair
Benediction - Father William Konicki, Sacred Heart Church
Afternoon Events 1:45 P.M. Laying of Wreaths - Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Historic Tours of Hopedale by Double-Decker Bus 2 :00 P.M. 80th Birthday Celebration of Hopedale Community House Exhibit of Art, Poetry and Essays by Hopedale Students at the Community House 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Hopedale High School Jazz Ensemble performance at Community House 3:00 P.M. Reenactment of the Hopedale Utopian Community at the Unitarian Church by the Friends of Adin Ballou 2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Tours of the Red Shop. Bancroft Library open extended hours. Self-guided Parklands Trail Hikes
The Hopedale Historical Commission wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for their assistance and efforts in today's Community Celebration and Hopedale's year-long celebration of the historic district. Hopedale Historical Commission members Merrily Sparling, chair, Judith Phillips, Alan Ryan, William Hardiman, Tara Chambers, Frederick Oldfield, III, Robert "Zeke" Hammond Red Shop Committee members William B. Gannett, Robert Brown, Merrily Sparling Friends of Historic Hopedale members Barbara Kochon, chair, Judith Pagnini, treasurer Celebration Committee Cheri Hardiman, Chair, Susan Galligher, Chair of Dedication Event, Tina O'Connell, Sally Decelles, Theresa Ryan, Dottie Milanoski Historic House Tour Committee and Homeowners Hopedale High School Band Band Director Anthony Beaudry.
Individuals and Other Groups: Francis Larkin, Sue Ciaramicoli, Elaine Malloy, Daniel Malloy, Debbie Wells, Nancy Lee Fuller, Boy Scout Troop 1 and leader Toby Booth, Girl Scouts and leader Mary Cockroft, Friends of Adin Ballou, Rev. Richard Drinon, Rev. Christopher Dodge, Father William Konicki, Community House trustees and staff, Police Department, Highway Department, Senior Citizens at the Council on Aging, Council on Aging Director Carole Mullen, Massachusetts Historical Commission, Betsy Friedberg and Philip Bergen, Wild About Flowers, Holliston, and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission
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