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Camp Bailout Is Accepting Applications for This Year's Camp

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by Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator
16 April, 2014

Massachusetts Premiere Camp For Young Women
CAMP BAILOUT was designed by Lieutenant Evelyn Moraghan, a 17 year veteran of the Ashland Fire Department. The mission statement of CAMP BAILOUT is to encourage and promote the advancement of education, professionalism, and leadership skills to young women interested in the Fire and Emergency Services, on a career or volunteer level. The program is designed to provide a safe, dynamic, interactive, and physically challenging environment to gain strength and knowledge- while building confidence and leadership skills.

Hopkinton Middle School Spring Plant Sale

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16 April, 2014

To all Hopkinton Middle School students: Here's a chance to buy a beautiful plant for your loved ones without having them drive you to the store!

To order a plant, fill out an order form between April 30 and May 2 at lunch or drop off a form with a payment in The Sky’s the Limit box in the HMS office. Forms can be found here. Plants are $10 each.

Spectator Warned, Unofficial Runners Removed

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16 April, 2014

Spectators in Hopkinton: Several viewing areas in Hopkinton will have heightened security rules.
Spectators entering these areas will be required to pass through security checkpoints and all bags
and items being carried will be subject to screening by B.A.A. personnel, contracted private security
personnel, venue personnel, and law enforcement officers. Spectators are strongly encouraged to
carry personal items in clear plastic bags. Using a clear plastic bag to carry personal items will

St. Paul’s Invites All to Easter Services: Guest Preacher Brian Murdoch to Officiate

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15 April, 2014

HOPKINTON, MASS. (April 15, 2014) – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) invites its friends and neighbors to join in a celebration of the miracle of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 20, led by guest celebrant Reverend Brian Murdoch. A Holy Eucharist, featuring the musicians and singers of St. Paul’s, will be held at 10:30 a.m. An Easter Egg hunt will follow the service.

Great Schools - Managed Well: Frank Sivo

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15 April, 2014

Great Schools - Managed Well

My name is Frank Sivo and I am running for one of two open seats on the Hopkinton School Committee. My desire is to help lead continuous improvement of our school system in a fiscally responsible way. If elected, I will be relentless in my support of great schools and will manage well our path forward.

Clean-Up Day at the Hawk's Nest

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15 April, 2014

Spring has arrived! Mother Nature has pulled back the blanket of snow and the Hawk’s Nest Community Garden is finally visible. With that said, winter has taken its toll on the Hawk’s Nest and it needs some attention! This spring, our goal is to implement phase two of the garden project, which includes installing rain barrels, composting bins, designing a garden sculpture, purchasing tools, and year two of planting: needless to say, there is a lot of work to accomplish!

Regionally Renowned Dance Instructor Joins Hopkinton Center for the Arts

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15 April, 2014

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Nathalie Navert to its faculty. In addition to leading classes, Ms. Navert, an Upton resident, will act as the program director for the newly created dance program at the HCA. Ms. Navert debuts with the HCA this summer when she will lead a ballet program for students ages 4-14 which is being hosted at Deane School of Dance in Mendon, MA. The ballet program runs throughout July and August, with additional offerings beginning again in September 2014.

Hopkinton Women's Club Meet the Candidates Night

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14 April, 2014

The Hopkinton Women's Club is holding its annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014, at 7:00 PM in the HCAM studio. We encourage townspeople to attend and ask questions of those citizens running for office in the May 19th Town Election. This year home viewers will have the opportunity to pose questions to the candidates live, using a phone number that will be posted on the TV screen. Also, questions can be e-mailed ahead of time or that evening to live@hcam.tv.

Tenth Annual Spring Lake and Trail Cleanup Day

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14 April, 2014

The Friends of Whitehall Tenth Annual Spring Lake and Trail Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 26. Clean up starts at 9:00 AM at the Route 135 Wood Street Boat Landing and will last until 12:00 PM. Bring sun screen and work gloves. Boats are optional for island & shoreline cleanup. Food and drinks, recycling and trash bins, maps, trash bags, various tree pruning tools and can grabbers will be provided.

Friends Give $5,000 to Benefit the Renovation and Expansion of Hopkinton Public Library

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14 April, 2014

Fundraising for the Library received a boost from the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library just prior to the Library funding vote at the May 5 Town Meeting and the May 19 Town Election. With the Friends’ gift of $5,000, the amount raised by 1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library is now $280,000. In recognition of their gift, the Staff Room in the new Library will be named for the Friends.

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