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Hopkinton Fire Assists Westboro in 4 Alarm Fire

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

22 February, 2012

Hopkinton Firefighters with Engine 4 and Chief Clark responded to a four alarm fire at Park Village on East Main Street Westborough on February 21, 2012. The fire started in the apartment complex around 10am and four apartments were destroyed by the time the fire was out. Three people were injured in the blaze and taken to UMass Medical; two firemen and one maintenance man. Westborough Chief Walter Perron was in charge at the scene and State Fire Marshall Stven Coan was on-site to investigate the cause of the fire.

HCAM News Coverage of Iwo Jima Celebration at State House

by Stephanie Kane, News Producer

22 February, 2012

On February 17 several government officials, veterans, and those currently serving in the military gathered at the State House to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest, but most significant battles of the Second World War. The event began just outside the State House with a parade that went up Park Street. Then inside, several key attendees spoke to honor the day.

Iwo Jima Anniversary Photos

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

22 February, 2012

Hopkinton artist Dustin Neece and local Marines Bob Lavoie and John Cahill traveled to Boston on Friday, February 17 for the Iwo Jima Celebration held at the State House. Click Here to see photos from the day's event.

Scenes from Hopkins All School Meeting

by Courtney Taylor, intern

22 February, 2012

On February 16, Hopkins School students, staff, and parents gathered in the gym for the All School Meeting. The All School Meetings showcase what students have been learning in the schools, as well as what they have achieved. This month's meeting was focused on making positive changes in the school by standing up to bullying and the value of hard work.

After the Pledge of Allegiance was said, a saxophone quartet made up of senior boys at the high school performed at the meeting. All but one member of the group started playing together when they were students at Hopkins.

Hopkinton Republicans to Meet Saturday February 25th

by contributor

22 February, 2012

The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee (HRTC) is meeting at 9 AM on Saturday, February 25th in the Second Floor Training Room at the Hopkinton Fire Station. Park at 77 Main Street and enter the back door. All registered Republicans or unenrolled voters are invited to attend.

The View from the Other Side of the Wood Street Intersection

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

22 February, 2012

Cori and Will Jacomme live at 2 West Main Street at the intersection of Wood Street and Route 135. They moved to Hopkinton from Natick six years ago and are happily settled in their home. They have twin daughters who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013.

Hopkinton Resident Publishes History of Wayside Inn

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

21 February, 2012

Hopkinton resident Brian Plumb presented his recently published book, "A History of Longfellow's Wayside Inn", at the Hopkinton Public Library at the end of January. What was interesting about Plumb's book was that he is not an author, but described himself as a corporate finance guy. It was his research skills that allowed him to write about 300 years of the inn's history in just five months.

"I've been involved with the Inn for over 10 years," said Plumb after his presentation. "I was able to get through the research fairly efficiently. I am good at research."

Jean Bertschmann Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

by contributor

21 February, 2012

Dear Fellow Hopkinton Residents:

I am happy to announce that I will be running for re-election to the School Committee in the May town
election. It has been an honor and a privilege to have served on the School Committee for the last three
years, and I welcome the opportunity to continue that service for the next three.

My husband and I made Hopkinton our home more than twenty years ago, and it has been an ideal place to
raise our four daughters, all of whom attend or have graduated from the Hopkinton Public Schools. We feel

Resident Urges Others to Pay Attention to Downtown Plans

by contributor

21 February, 2012

To the Editor:

According to Webster’s dictionary the definition of DEMOCRACY is: a government in which supreme power is held by the people. Once again this will be so true in the town of Hopkinton when the residents will be asked to vote on the changes to our Downtown Area. This is a generational plan to change the Downtown. This plan was created by the Beta group and presented by the DOWNTOWN INITIATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE. The plan makes major changes to the road way from Wood Street to Ash Street and also includes undergrounding of the utilities from Wood Street to Ash Sreet.

Hopkinton Residents Start Petition Against Casino in Milford

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

20 February, 2012

Hopkinton residents Esther Driscoll and Amy Ritterbusch have started a petition in opposition to the Casino in Milford. They have also been in contact with residents in Holliston who are also working to oppose the casino.

To date, several Hopkinton residents have signed the petition. If you are interested in participating, you can sign the Petition on line.

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