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The annual Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering fair took place this past Tuesday. The event featured it's highest participation rate throughout it's history. 97 students presented 51 projects, a total of 12 projects were chosen by judges to advance on to the regional contest at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This year, the program was organized by Science Teacher, Kristen Murphy.

In the first video, get a look at some of the projects and I talked with student participants Fariha Fardia and Abigail Fischer. In the second video, view the award ceremony.

The Hopkinton Health Department has partnered with the MetroWest Health Foundation and is seeking parents of students and adults in the community to take the below survey regarding vaping.

Hopkinton Health Director, Shaun McAuliffe stated the results will help develop educational and resource tools for the community. "Based on the survey results, we will develop and provide the residents of Hopkinton educational and resource tools. Similar programming is being developed and targeted to the Middle and High School students, the teachers and school administrators."

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will mark the beginning of the Lenten Season with a special Ash Wednesday service. on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. There will be the Imposition of Ashes (a sign of our mortality) and Holy Eucharist (a sign of Christ’s presence). All are welcome.

If your car was registered as of January 1st 2019, an excuse bill has been mailed to you. You can pay online at www.hopkintonma.gov.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) has received a
2-year grant of $3,000 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Cultural
Investment Portfolio (CIP) Gateway program. This program provides general operating support
and project grants to nonprofit organizations with public programs in the arts, sciences, and
humanities across Massachusetts. The MCC CIP Gateway grant funds are to support the HCA’s
organizational goals and to maintain ongoing programs, services, and facilities.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) has received a
2-year grant of $3,000 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Cultural
Investment Portfolio (CIP) Gateway program. This program provides general operating support
and project grants to nonprofit organizations with public programs in the arts, sciences, and
humanities across Massachusetts. The MCC CIP Gateway grant funds are to support the HCA’s
organizational goals and to maintain ongoing programs, services, and facilities.

On Friday, February 15th, the Board of Selectmen met with various Town Departments to discuss FY 2020 budget. In the below video, Fire Chief, Stephen Slaman and Police Chief, Edward Lee talk about their department budget requests.

The Hopkinton Fire Department budget includes a request for 3 new Full Time Firefighter positions while the Police Department requests a new Sergeant position.

February is Black History month. In recognition, HCA proudly announces the premiere event of our Arts Around the World cultural series.

This Saturday, February 23 at 1 p.m. join us for a super-fun pan-African dance workshop. It's free for students and HCA members, and just $10 for the public.

The series highlights artists and programs that otherwise might not be readily available in MetroWest. As a member of the Hispanic community and the HCA staff, I am particularly eager to open opportunities for people of color to share cultural heritage through the arts.

Please be advised that due to a Fire sprinkler activation and a large volume of water flowing, there may be some discoloration throughout the water system.

Eric Carty
Water & Sewer Manager