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Hopkinton Awarded $14M Grant for New Center Elementary School

By contributor,
30 September, 2015
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BOSTON—State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts
School Building Authority (MSBA), and MSBA Executive Director Jack
McCarthy today announced that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve a
grant of up to $14 million to replace the existing Center Elementary School in
Hopkinton with a new facility. One of the next steps is for the District and the
MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement, which will detail the project’s
scope and budget, along with the conditions under which the Town will receive its
MSBA grant.

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Hopkinton Awarded $14M Grant for New Center Elementary School

By contributor,
30 September, 2015

BOSTON—State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts
School Building Authority (MSBA), and MSBA Executive Director Jack
McCarthy today announced that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve a
grant of up to $14 million to replace the existing Center Elementary School in
Hopkinton with a new facility. One of the next steps is for the District and the
MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement, which will detail the project’s
scope and budget, along with the conditions under which the Town will receive its
MSBA grant.

Friends of Whitehall Eleventh Annual Fall Lake Cleanup

By contributor,
30 September, 2015
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On Saturday, October 17, the Friends of Whitehall will be holding their eleventh annual Fall Lake Cleanup. Cleanup is from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. We will meet at the state boat ramp on Wood Street (Rt. 135) in Hopkinton, where trash gathered from around the lake can be brought to the receptacles throughout the weekend.

Trash, recycling bins, maps, bags, hand tools, water, coffee, cocoa and snacks will be provided. Please bring hiking boots, work gloves, and your family. Boats for cleaning the islands are optional.

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Third Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the Hopkinton Public Library

By contributor,
29 September, 2015
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The pumpkin decorating contest for Middle & High School students returns to the Hopkinton Public Library! The decorating will take place on Friday, October 9 at 2:30 PM, and you must be registered by October 7 to participate. Decorated pumpkins will be on display at the Library. Library patrons will vote on their favorites, and prize winners will be announced on Friday, October 30.

Thanks to Weston Nurseries & Webster First Federal Credit Union for providing the pumpkins and prizes.

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New Principal at Elmwood School

By Tom Nappi, News Director
25 September, 2015
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Superintendent Dr. Cathy MacLeod announced in a letter to parents that David Ljungberg has accepted a position in the central office and will no longer be the principal of Elmwood School. 2 year assistant principal Anne Carver will serve as the interim principal while Joanna Bowolick will take over as interim assistant principal. The letter of the announcement is below.

"Dear Parents/Guardians:

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Senate Passes Bill to Repeal License Suspensions for Non-driving Drug Offenses

By contributor,
24 September, 2015
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BOSTON— The Massachusetts Senate today voted in favor of Senate Bill 2014, An Act relative to motor vehicle license suspension, Senator Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) announced.

This bill repeals the current law that subjects individuals convicted of a non-violent drug offense to an automatic license suspension for up to five years and a license reinstatement fee of $500, even if the offense does not involve motor vehicles in any way. Thirty-four states, including every other New England state, have already taken action to repeal similar laws.

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Keefe Tech Awarded Grant for "Reality Check" Fair

By contributor,
24 September, 2015
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FRAMINGHAM, MA - Keefe Regional Technical School Business Technology instructor
Margaret Ellis was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts State Treasurer’s
Financial Education Innovation Fund to host a “Reality Check” Fair on October 16, 2015, from
8:00 am to noon at the school. Additionally, TD Bank has added a $1,000 sponsorship to the
“Reality Check” Fair. The program, offered for the first time this year at Keefe, provides an
exciting and effective opportunity for members of the senior class to learn how to make realworld

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