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On Thursday February 28th, the 11th seeded Hillers took on 6th seeded Bishop Stang in the 1st round of the playoffs. Tommy Hamblet netted a goal at 4:35 left in the 1st period to give the Hillers a 1-0 lead. Kyle Rogers made it 2-0 off a Hamblet assist in the 2nd period with 9:38 left. The Hillers added 2 more goals in the 3rd period. Kyle Rogers netted a goal at 7:28 left and Steve Simoes a few minutes later to secure the 4-0 win and advance on to the quarterfinals.

At its meeting on February 28, 2019 the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (HHDC) reviewed a draft of the Preliminary Study Report for the creation of the Aaron and Lucy Claflin House Historic District (76 Main St), which is the subject of a Town Meeting Warrant Article submitted by the Hopkinton Historical Commission (HHC). The current property owner sought a demolition permit for the Claflin House; the Hopkinton Historical Commission then imposed a six-month demolition delay, which will expire July 4, 2019.

At its meeting on February 28, 2019 the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (HHDC) reviewed a draft of the Preliminary Study Report for the creation of the Aaron and Lucy Claflin House Historic District (76 Main St), which is the subject of a Town Meeting Warrant Article submitted by the Hopkinton Historical Commission (HHC). The current property owner sought a demolition permit for the Claflin House; the Hopkinton Historical Commission then imposed a six-month demolition delay, which will expire July 4, 2019.

In the below video, Director of Land Use and Town Operations, Elaine Lazarus discussed proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments. Several public hearings will take place in the upcoming Planning Board Meeting on March 25th at 7:30pm. Public participation is heavily encouraged! "Public participation is an integral part of the process.

The Water Department requests your assistance, in maintaining accessibility to the town's 700 fire hydrants, for the safety and protection of everyone. During the winter hydrants can become buried by snow during a storm. If you have a fire hydrant that that is near your home, please help us make it visible and accessible to the Fire Department for use in an emergency. Precious seconds can be lost searching for the hydrant or removing snow to gain access to it. Help make your neighborhood safe for everyone!

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Sheriffs’
Association (NSA) today announced the formation of a joint task force to reduce jail inmate
recidivism through continuity of health care services.

The Cops for Kids with Cancer organization in coordination with the Hopkinton Police Department presented Hopkinton Middle School Student, Gabriel Sanchez with a $5000 check to help his fight against Cancer.

Chairman and State Police Lieutenant, William Coulter along with retired Chairman and Super Intendent-in-Chief of the Boston Police Department, Bob Faherty presented the check. View scenes below.

-On Thursday night, #11th seeded Hopkinton Hillers hockey took down #6th seeded Bishop Stang 4-0 in the 1st round of the South Division 3 Sectionals. Senior Captain Defenseman, Steven Simoes had a goal and an assist, Tommy Hamblet had a goal and 2 assists. Jake Weinstock and Kyle Rogers also netted a goal. Senior Goaltender, Cole Thomas had 15 saves in the shutout. The Hillers next take on the winner of Rockland/North Quincy. That game will be at Gallo Arena in Bourne, MA Sunday March 3rd at 2:45pm.