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Hillers Win With Extra Inning Walk Off Homer

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator

The Hiller Varsity Baseball team improved to 6-2 (Overall, TVL) with a 4-3 walk-off victory in 10 innings over the Westwood Wolverines on May 1. Trailing 3-1 entering the bottom of the 10th, Senior Ryan Sullivan hit a 3-run walk-off home run for the win. Junior Nick Casassa began the bottom of the 10th with a single, and was followed by junior Andrew McMillan's walk, setting up Sullivan's winning homer. Junior Chris Moberg hit a solo home run in the 5th inning to account for Hopkinton's other run.

Ellen Scordino Second Candidate Statement - School Committee Election 2013

By contributor,

Coming to Massachusetts from New York City, where I had to diligently research private schools and educational philosophies, and subject my daughter to interviews, testing and applications, I knew I needed to land in a community with excellent public schools. Not surprisingly, I moved here, to Hopkinton. While our community has many great attributes, the school system is the cornerstone of this community and the single biggest reason why people move to Hopkinton.

Amy Ritterbusch Second Candidate Statement – School Committee Election 2013

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My name is Amy Ritterbusch and I am running for the open seat on our School Committee. I have lived in Hopkinton for nine years and like most residents I am committed to keeping our schools strong. My husband, Tim, and I have three children (Grades 7, 5 and 2) in the Hopkinton Schools. I have a BA from UMass Amherst. In addition to my many volunteer roles in town, I have a freelance web design business.

Chaperones Needed for Post Prom Party

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Each year the junior class parents transform Hopkinton High School into a special place where students come after their prom to enjoy a night of safe fun from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. This Post Prom Event is an important opportunity for us to help ensure the safety of our teenagers and their friends during this exciting time of their high school careers. For the past 19 years, the tradition has been for the sophomore class parents to chaperone this event while the junior class parents are responsible for set up and clean up.

Support for Ellen Scordino

By contributor,

My wife Ann and I moved here for one reason: the strength of the Hopkinton School System. Our three children are thriving here and we are grateful to all those that have made this possible. We write this letter to express our support for Ellen Scordino for School Committee, because we believe she has the right mix of brains and brawn, to keep our schools preeminent in future.

Teachers and Students Shaving Heads for Dana Farber

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Save the Day, Friday, May 3rd at Hopkinton High School.

In honor of Hopkinton High School senior Emily Day and her fight against Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the class of 2013 is hosting Save the Day. Friends of Emily's have sold over 650 Save the Day t-shirts to raise money for Dana Farber in support of a road race that they will be running in June.

On Friday, hairdresser Ann-Michele Dragsbaek, owner of Ann-Michele's Uptown Hair Design in Hopkinton will be volunteering her time to give a few folks a new look.

HHS Peer Leaders Warn Parents About Hosting Parties

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Dear Parent or Guardian,

As you know, many special events are coming up for you and your child, such as Prom and Graduation. If you plan on hosting a party to celebrate these events, please be aware of the Massachusetts Social Host Law.

This law indicates that whoever furnishes alcohol for a person under 21 years of age shall be punished by;

-Fine of up to $2,000
-Imprisonment for up to a year
-Or both

“Furnish” shall mean to knowingly or intentionally ;

News from the Hopkinton Middle School Green Team

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In April, members of the Hopkinton Middle School Green Team were recognized at the State House for their efforts to make Middle School and the community a greener place. After receiving a Green Difference Award, students had the opportunity to meet with Representative Carolyn Dykema. Representative Dykema praised the team for its commitment to the environment and spoke with students about the importance of sustainable living.

May will be another exciting month for the Green Team. We will run a small electronics recycling drive. From May 6 – May 10, we will be collecting:

Sharing Support for Scordino for School Committee

By contributor,

I write to share our support of Ellen Scordino for the open seat on the School Committee.

With young children in Hopkinton’s school system, we have a dedicated interest in selecting the right person for the school committee position. We need a person with foresight who can best fulfill the needs of our community to ensure Hopkinton continues to grow as a top notch school system by the time today’s Center School students reach high school.

Hiller Rackets Remain Undefeated

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator

On Friday, the Hiller Girls Varsity took down Millis at home, beating them 5-Love. Today Hillers hosted the Mustangs of Medway and shut them out 5-0 The girls overall record 7-0 (TVL 6-0).

In baseball news, the Varsity Baseball team improved to 5-1 (Overall, TVL) with a 4-3 victory at home over Millis on Friday, April 26. Senior Connor Hudson pitched five solid innings for the win, while Junior Andrew McMillan earned the save. Senior Ryan Sullivan and Junior Chris Moberg each had RBI doubles for the Hillers.