Dear Veterans and Friends:
The big day has arrived: camaraderie, community, and chow at the Senior Center mess hall on Friday, 4 August 2017, at or before 0900 hours. Uniform of the day is civilian casual. Bring a friend who is a veteran.
Beforehand, consider visiting your buddies: www.hcam.tv/series/veterans/slideshow.shtml . The Gallery continues to grow. There might be some surprising postings for you to see.
The Town of Hopkinton seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Board of Appeals.
Crack sealing work will begin on Thursday July 27th on the following streets. One lane of traffic will be open at all times. Work is expected to take about 5 days to complete. Work hours will be approximately 7am-4pm. Please do not park any vehicles in the street as it will prevent the contractor from completing the work.
Rocky Woods Rd, White St, Hill St, Jamie Ln, Donna Pass, Stewart St & Spring St (from Pond St to the Upton town line).
Thank you,
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
Cab·a·ret. (noun): entertainment held in a nightclub or restaurant while the audience eats or drinks at tables.
Join us for these two, upcoming shows!
On Tuesday July 13th, the Xaverian Missionaries will hold the traditional Fatima Day celebration in honor of Our Lady. It is going to be our second Fatima Day 2017. This year’s theme is connected to the ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY AT FATIMA (1917 – 2017). The main celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Joe Matteucig, sx. Fr. Joe served for 13 years in Taiwan – China mainly in youth ministry. At present he is Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Director as well as the superior of the local Xaverian Missionary community.
Asphalt paving is scheduled for Hopkins Rd, Valentine Rd, Valentine Cir & Coburn Rd on Tuesday July 25 and Wednesday July 26.
Please expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
On July 14th, local Veterans met up at the Hopkinton Senior Center for the monthly Veterans Breakfast. Hopkinton Fire Chief, Stephen Slaman was in attendance at the breakfast and took some time to inform veterans of a safety program meant to help Seniors reduce the potential for an accident at home such as tripping or a medical incident.
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Friday, August 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This area is facing a critical blood shortage so new and returning eligible donors are encouraged to come, roll up their sleeves, and help ensure that lifesaving blood products are available for hospital patients. Donors with types O, B negative, or A negative blood are especially needed and encouraged to give a Power Red donation, if available.
A firefighters camp for girls between the ages of 14 and 19 called Camp Bailout took place for their 7th straight year at the Ashland Fire Department.
Since its first year in 2011 the camp has gained popularity among the local communities and has caught the attention of several media outlets throughout the years including the associated press, the christian science monitor and several local cable networks. More and more people have gained interest in the camps mission of encouraging more young women to become involved with fire and ems services.
Coloring for Grownups returns on Wednesday, July 26! Drop in any time after 6:30 pm. We'll provide materials or you can bring your own.
Reminder: American Poodles At Work, Inc., which provides hypoallergenic assistance dogs to help people with disabilities, will be here TONIGHT, Wednesday July 19, at 7 pm at the Senior Center! You may attend even if you did not RSVP.
Hopkinton Public Library temporary location: 65 South St., Hopkinton, MA 01748
