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MBCC will host two virtual events each with a 7-day participation window: Against the Tide June Virtual Event – June 20th – 26th and Against the Tide August Virtual Event – August 8th – 14th. The virtual event components include 1-mile recreational or competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, 5K or 10K runs, 3-mile walk, ½-mile stand-up paddleboard, and 2-mile kayak. For participants who are looking to challenge themselves, there is an Aquathon option, consisting of a competitive 1-mile swim followed immediately by either a 5K or 10K run.

Please be advised that a required fire flow test will take place Tuesday, April 27th. Crews will be testing the fire pump systems on South Street. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests throughout town. Any discoloration that may occur will eventually dissipate. Please check your water before using it. You may need to run your cold water line to clear your internal pipes after the test is complete.

eHop (educate • engage • empower) will hold its 9th Annual Know Your Vote forum on Monday, May 3rd, 7-9 pm. This will be a virtual forum broadcast live on HCAM-TV and YouTube (https://youtu.be/TSpVpg2gzkw). This is a unique opportunity to get the answers you need from town officials before Town Meeting. This year, Town Meeting will vote on an FY2022 budget with a projected net tax impact of 2.5% as well as many other issues including:

Professor Emeritus Stephen D. Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, MA, passed away April 22, 2021 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL. He was born in Boston, MA, August 27,1951 to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F.Casler of Boston; his sister, Pamela Casler Curley of Holliston and his stepfather, Paul H. Coyne of Bonita Springs.

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The Select Board approved a street name request to name a street “Hoyt’s Way” in honor of Marathon Legend, Dick Hoyt who recently passed away.

Hillers Football took on Norwood in an action-packed final game of the season, check out the highlights below!

The Hopkinton Hillers Middle School Football team recognized teammate Andrew Cooper who was injured during the season by signing a football and giving him a shoutout. Check out the video below!

Thursday, April 22 at 7pm
Scott Richardson is an active member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. A participant in the international training program led by Al Gore in 2019, Scott is focused on putting his passion about sustainability into practice and delivers an informative and impactful presentation to audiences who are seeking not only scientific data, but specific strategies that can be employed immediately to help our planet.

Please be advised that the department is investigating water discoloration in the Central Eastern portion of town. This is most likely caused by the reactivation of our Alprilla Farm wells that have been off line for cleaning reversing flowins in the area.