The Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the public on October 4th for their Annual Open House. The event at Fire Headquarters will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Residents and children will have the opportunity to view demonstrations, learn about fire safety, and tour the station. Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the dog is expected to make an appearance.
The Massachusetts Fire District 14 dive team trained at Aggregate Quarry in Ashland. Divers, tenders, command and support were on hand to assist the divers in reaching depths nearly 70 feet.
Do you have concerns about falling? A Matter of Balance is a program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.
You will learn to:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
Join the DAPpers Movement
A Golden Pond Assisted Living & Hopkinton Center for the Arts Collaboration with Brown University
Hopkinton Town Common
Monday, September 21 at 10:00 am
Class is open to our aging population and designed for people with movement challenges. Instruction by Rachel Balaban, Regional Coordinator for Dance for PD & assisted by Brown University students
Friday, September 11:
- Ribbon Cutting/Town Seal Presentation
Town Hall & Town Common
- Claflin Fountain Restoration
Saturday, September 12:
Light up the Night!
Community Birthday Celebration at Middle School & High School Campus, 4:00-8:30 PM
- Fireworks!
- Live entertainment featuring Hot Acoustics & MetroWest Symphony Orchestra
- Food Trucks
- Decade Reunion Meeting Sites
- Children's Activities
- Commemorative Gifts
- Community Photo Project
- Scavenger Hunt
The Xaverian Missionaries at Fatima Shrine in Holliston are offering day retreats each month on themes for the celebration of Consecrated Life, called by Pope Francis, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mission Document from Vatican II Ad Gentes. These retreats will take place at the Shrine on the Second Sunday of each Month giving those who come an opportunity to celebrate the many ways that Mission can be expressed and lived. Come to share the many Mission stories of faith and service.
To All Residents and Visitors:
Please note that an Aerial Drone is scheduled to be used for a roof inspection of the Town Hall the week of August 31st. Repairs to the roof will follow the inspection and are scheduled to be completed the week of September 7th.
There are no concerns with using the front entrance to Town Hall during the inspection but it may be closed for a short time when the repairs are underway.
All costs associated with the inspection and repairs are covered through an insurance claim.
Due to resurfacing of the high school courts the Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament will not take place this year.
Asphalt paving is scheduled on the following streets.
Wednesday September 2nd – Teresa Rd – From Nicholas Rd to Alexander Rd. 7am-1pm
Wood St – From Rocky Woods Rd to the Westboro town Line. 1pm-5pm.
Please expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible. More updated notices will be posted as needed.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these needed projects.
Sincerely,
Mike Mansir
Highway Manager
The Hopkinton Center for the arts has been working on renovating the barn for months and this past weekend they hosted an open house for a portion of it and Executive Director Kelly Grill was thrilled about the response; "the turnout is more than
