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Please join us in supporting a family!
For those of you that don’t know, Steve Aitken was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November of 2011. He has undergone two major brain surgeries and gone through a trial pill form of chemotherapy. The tumor has come back for the third time and is unfortunately inoperable. Steve has started a new trial chemotherapy this week and family, friends, and doctors are hoping for the best. Your thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated through this difficult time, now more than ever!

Dangers of Thin Ice

“The only truly safe ice is at your local skating rink!” said State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan. “There are several variables that affect the strength of ice on bodies of water, so many that no ice can ever be declared completely safe, especially running water in streams, brooks, rivers,” said Coan. Air temperature changes continuously, resulting in thawing and re-freezing. In addition, uneven ice thickness, water currents, tree stumps, rocks and groundwater springs can weaken the ice.

Don’t Become a Victim

Due to the impending snow storm, The Celebration is rescheduled postponed to January 10th.

THREE KINGS CELEBRATION
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Friday, January 10, 2014 *
St. John’s Parish Hall 7 – 9 PM
(THREE KING’S PROCESSION STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7 PM)

FOR THE KIDS … TREASURE HUNT, KINGS PARADE,
COOKIE AND CROWN DECORATING, MUSIC AND SINGING.

FOR THE ADULTS … BRING A GIFT ($10-$15) AND ENJOY RE-GIFTING
IN A YANKEE SWAP, MUSIC AND SINGING.

As your Town Clerk, I would like to take this opportunity to share with residents some of the upcoming election events for 2014. The 2014 Elections and Town Meetings calendar also reflects the dates of Town and State elections for 2014. The Annual Town Meeting (ATM) is Monday, May 5, 2014 and the Annual Town Election (ATE) is Monday, May 19, 2014.

The Planning Board met during their January 6 meeting to discuss the development of a proposed Garden Apartment community at 215 Hayden Rowe Street called Hayden Woods. The concept plan has been approved but the Board has yet to approve the definitive plan given by applicant William Perkins.

Members of the Hopkinton School Committee will be available for an office hour on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. to provide residents with an opportunity to attend and ask questions or give feedback regarding current school-related issues.

Monday, January 13, 2014
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Water Fresh Farm
151 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton

Members of the Hopkinton School Committee will be available for an office hour on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. to provide residents with an opportunity to attend and ask questions or give feedback regarding current school-related issues.

Monday, January 13, 2014
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Water Fresh Farm
151 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton

Beginning last Thursday, January 2nd, a new traffic pattern was introduced in the hopes of creating a safer environment for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The results have been disappointing as the change created issues with morning arrival times. Effective immediately, the temporary barriers will be removed and we will revert to the traffic pattern which has been in place for many years, with one minor change.

The Town of Hopkinton is publicizing the current vacancies on Town Boards & Committees. If you have been curious or interested in volunteering on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved!

The current list of town Board and Committee vacancies are as follows: