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This past Sunday, November 17, The Hopkinton Cheerleaders (HC) competed in the South Regional Cheerleading Championships at Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth MA. There were three other Regional competitions going on simultaneously; North, Central and West at different locations throughout the state. The South Regional is, by far, the biggest regional competition and arguably the toughest. The Hopkinton Coaches and Cheerleaders went into this competition with high hopes knowing they would be going up against the best of the best.

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation wishes to thank three local businesses – P.Y.LE Sweets, SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park, and Vintage Books – for their partnerships with the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to assist in fundraising for the much-needed renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public Library.

Casino Free Milford has asked for volunteers from the surrounding communities. If you would like to hold a sign at a street corner in Milford today or tomorrow they would welcome your participation.

Volunteers are welcome at Wendys(corner of Dilla and Cedar) Today from 3:30 - 6:30.

Also on Tuesday anytime(7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at the polling stations. The polling stations are as follows:

Senior Cente - 60 North Bow St

Italian American Vets Hall - 4 Hayward Field

Portuguese Club - 119 Prospect Heights

Hopkinton's Board of Selectmen meet this Tuesday, November 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Room 215 at Town Hall. Included in the agenda is a discussion related to the growing beaver population in Massachusetts and more specifically in Hopkinton.

On Wednesday, November 20 at 10 a.m., the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) will meet and vote on the authorization to invite the Town of Hopkinton to the MSBA's eligibility period. The meeting takes place at 40 Broad Street, Boston, MA in the 2nd floor conference room and is open to the public.

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On Friday November 15, 2013 at approximately 12:20 A.M., Hopkinton Police received a report of residential breaking and entering in progress off of Lumber St. As officers were responding to this location, a call was received from an alarm company reporting an intruder alarm at a business on West Main Street.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has announced it will host an exhibit featuring the handcrafted work of the Primarily Potters collective. The exhibit and sale runs November 22-24, 2013 at the HCA Farmhouse (98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748). The exhibit runs the entire weekend, and new this year it will kick off with an opening Meet the Artists reception on Friday, November 22 from 5:30-7:00 pm, when guests can enjoy refreshments and meet the potters and discuss their craft process and products.

Once again, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton will be collecting items for The Giving Tree from now until December 8. This program assists Project Just Because in providing gifts to thousands of needy children at the holidays. Each needy child’s wish list is placed on a heart, and the hearts hang on Christmas trees at St. Paul’s. Parishioners and the general public are welcome to sponsor a boy or girl, from newborn to teen.

Heather Siebert was a student of Hopkinton High School and a friend to all who knew her. While she was originally a member of the Class of 2003, unexpected and mysterious health problems forced Heather to face a long and difficult battle – a battle she faced with an inspiring level of courage and strength. Even though continuing her education was difficult at times, Heather worked hard, overcame obstacles, and ultimately graduated from HHS in 2004. She even went on to complete her freshman year at Plymouth State University despite her ongoing health needs.