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Storm Update 10-31-2017: 3 Roads Open, 4 Remain Closed

By contributor,

As of 10/31/17 12:30pm the following roads are now OPEN and safe for passage:
Hayden Rowe at EMC park
Granite Street
Oak Hurst Road

The following roads remain CLOSED as crews for Eversource, Hopkinton Fire, and Hopkinton DPW work to ensure safe passage:
School st between Dicarlo rd and West Elm st
West Elm is closed between Canteberry and School St.
Pond St. between Erika and Winter
Saddle hill between proctor and Palomino

Hopkinton Hillers Sports Update 10-30-2017

By Tom Nappi, News Director

Friday October 27, 2017
Football: The #1 seeded Hopkinton Hillers defeated #8th seeded Pembroke Titans 13-0 in a great defensive battle in 1st round playoff action in the D4 South Sectional bracket. The Hillers scored both of the only touchdowns in the game in the 2nd half. In the 3rd quarter, Connor Hebert had a 4 yard touchdown run and in the 4th quarter, Ryan Kelleher connected with Will Abbott for a 48 yard touchdown pass.

The 8 and 0 Hillers football team will now host #4th seeded, Dartmouth Indians next Friday night (11/3) 7pm at David M. Hughes Stadium.

“Going Native: Low Maintenance Trees and Shrubs” With Betty Sanders on November 21st 2017

By contributor,

Native trees and shrubs evolved in New England without our help. Adapted to hot, dry summers and cold winters, resistant to browsing deer and local insect, they attract birds and butterflies, and add color to your landscape. Cultivars of native plants have changed the face of natives - expanding the color palette and options for the gardener.

Senate Passes Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Bill

By contributor,

BOSTON – Last night, the Massachusetts Senate passed by a vote of 27-10 a comprehensive criminal justice reform package that updates decades old criminal sentencing laws to improve outcomes of our criminal justice system. Among the provisions included in the bill are repealing ineffective mandatory minimum sentences for low level drug offenders, reducing and eliminating over burdensome fees and fines, reforming the bail system, allowing for compassionate release for infirmed inmates, and reforms to the juvenile justice system.

William F. Carey, 73

By contributor,

HOPKINTON - William F. Carey, 73, died Thursday, October 25, 2017 at Milford Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Mary (Poirier) Carey. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Francis "Max" and Mary (McDonough) Carey.

He was a Technical Sergeant in the US Army and a lifelong Hopkinton resident. He worked as a driver for local transportation companies.