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The next three classes of St. Paul’s Introduction to Islam for Christians will address the most contentious issue in America regarding Islam: Sharia Law. During the classes being held October 8, 15, and 22, Mona Ives of the Worcester Islamic Center will answer the questions: What is Sharia Law? How does it relate to US civil and criminal law? Is Islam a violent religion, requiring military conquest to spread its message? The classes will be held at St. Paul’s parish hall at 11:30 a.m., and are free and open to the public. St. Paul’s is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte.

Dear Veterans and Friends:

Summer may be over, but we still have the warmth of the Vets Breakfast on 6 October 2017, at 0900 hours at the Hopkinton Senior Center. Include chipped beef with all the fixins', and you have a great start to your morning.

You might share a table with any of the hundreds of Hopkinton veterans. Here they are: www.hcam.tv/series/veterans/slideshow.shtml . A recent photo, the 570th, that will soon be posted online is of Brevet Brigadier General Charles F. Walcott.

Sealed bids for the construction of the Fruit Street Well Pump Station & Pipeline Upgrades for the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, will be received at the Department of Public Works, 66 Fruit Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 until 11:00 AM prevailing time, on November 9, 2017 at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Snappy Dogs served up some brats and samples were available from Jack Abby's Craft Liquors and Dogfish Head at Marty's Fine Wines & Liquors in Hopkinton 1st Oktoberfest event. View some scenes from the fun-filled afternoon in the news segment below.

Snappy Dogs served up some brats and samples were available from Jack Abby's Craft Liquors and Dogfish Head at Marty's Fine Wines & Liquors in Hopkinton 1st Oktoberfest event. View some scenes from the fun-filled afternoon in the news segment below.

Creatures of all species are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 8.

Dogs, cats, and others of God’s creatures – and their human friends – are invited to a special ceremony being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 61 Wood Street (Rte 135) in Hopkinton. The Blessing of the Animals will take place outside the church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a “Pet Friendly” service of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to attend, although we ask that dogs be leashed and other animals be properly contained.

Hopkinton Police Detectives seized over a kilogram of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in Hopkinton on Wednesday September 27, 2017. MDMA is commonly referred to as “Ecstasy” or “Molly”. MDMA is a dangerous psychoactive drug most often associated with young people and commonly used at raves or dance parties. This seizure would have amounted to approximately 5,000 doses of MDMA with a street value of over $100,000.00.

The Town of Hopkinton seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee.

This Committee was established to remember and honor our fallen Vets with an annual Memorial Day Remembrance Celebration and to honor our local veterans with an annual Veteran’s Day Dinner.

The Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee consists of eight (8) members who are appointed to three (3) year terms.