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This is Eric Carty, with the Hopkinton DPW water and sewer department, with an important water supply notice. Due to the elevated drought conditions to severe, a dramatic increase in water use and a rapid decrease in ground and surface water levels, it has become necessary to restrict ALL lawn watering effective immediately. We continue to receive very little rain to help recharge our aquifers. It is Imperative that everyone turn off all automatic irrigation systems. This is necessary to ensure a safe and adequate supply for our daily essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.

John E. Cahill, 90, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Medway Country Manor. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Cellucci) Cahill, who died in February 2008.

Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late John E. (Jack) Cahill Sr. and Ida (Koskela) Cahill.

John was a lifelong resident of Hopkinton and worked as a US Postal letter carrier there for 30 years.

He was a WWII Marine Veteran of A Company 5th Engineer Battalion 26th Marine Regiment 5th Division where he served in the Iwo Jima Conflict and earned a Purple Heart.

During the monthly Taps Ceremony at Hopkinton's Gazebo Sunday, the Old Guard N.E. offered to hold a gun salute and flag folding in honor of John Cahill who passed away last Tuesday. There is a band concert at the Gazebo Sunday from 5 to 7pm, so the Taps Ceremony will begin after the band leaves.

Important water supply notice. Due to the elevated drought conditions to severe, a dramatic increase in water use and a rapid decrease in ground and surface water levels, it has become necessary to prohibit ALL lawn watering effective immediately. We continue to receive very little rain to help recharge our aquifers. It is Imperative that everyone turn off all automatic lawn irrigation systems, and stop all forms of lawn watering. This is necessary to ensure a safe and adequate supply for our daily essential needs and for firefighting capabilities.

The Hopkinton Upper Charles Trail Committee invites the public to the second annual Art on the Trail exhibition opening along the Hopkinton Center Trail on Sunday, August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit includes 20 new sculpture installations, created by resident artists and groups from Hopkinton and nearby towns. At 2:15, speakers will deliver introductory remarks at the Center Trail entrance across from Hopkinton Lumber, and at 2:45, the artists will accompany the group on a walk to visit each installation.

Dear Vets and Friends:

The Senior Center is air conditioned! What is better to go with chipped beef and other good chow? Your buddies will begin lining-up for an 0900 hours mess. Come, and start the morning with good friends.

www.hcam.tv/series/veterans/slideshow.shtml
www.hcam.tv/veteransremember

These sites are valuable records of Hopkinton's military history.