Editorial: Supporting Deputy Steve Slaman for Chief
6 January, 2016
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News Archive
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6 January, 2016
Selectmen Reach Decision on Fire Chief Position
5 January, 2016
(Jan 5th) Tuesday Night the Board of Selectmen further discussed the Fire Chief position. After Chief Ken Clark announced his retirement starting in 2016, the initial search process led to two final candidates, current Framingham Chief Gary Daugherty and Hopkinton "Deputy Fire Chief" Stephen Slaman. After Daugherty dropped his candidacy just prior to the last Selectmen meeting on December 15th, the Selectmen decided to reopen the search process to seek more candidates and made Stephen Slaman interim Fire Chief with full powers starting in 2016.
Bill's Pizza Receives Approval from Selectmen
5 January, 2016
The Board of Selectmen approved a request from Bill's Pizza for a full liquor license Tuesday Night. Currently Bills Pizza has a section 12 wine & malt license but will now have an all alcohol license. The application also gave Bill's Pizza approval for altering their premises. Bill's Pizza plans on upgrading part of the premises into a fully operational bar.
More details to come soon.
Hopkinton Garden Club “Epimediums -- Jewels of the Shade” with Karen Perkins
5 January, 2016
Known by many as a simple ground cover for dry woodland shade, Epimediums are finally getting the appreciation they deserve. This "perfect shade perennial" possesses a delicate beauty that belies its surprisingly tough, long-lasting nature. Karen will illustrate the many and varied types now commercially available, including some of the exciting new evergreen species from China. Characteristics, growth habit, growing and propagation, pests and diseases, and combining Epimediums with other shade perennials in the garden will be addressed.
Marathon Fund Committee Scholarships
5 January, 2016
The Marathon Fund Committee will be awarding six $1,000 scholarships, 3-female, 3-male, to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hopkinton. Applications are now available at the selectmen's office in the town hall or in the guidance department at Hopkinton High School. Applicants must be attending a two or four year college or university and have earned at least one high school varsity letter. Applicants must also have demonstrated a willingness to give his/her best effort in academics and extra-curricular activities.
Marathon Fund Committee Scholarships
5 January, 2016
The Marathon Fund Committee will be awarding six $1,000 scholarships, 3-female, 3-male, to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hopkinton. Applications are now available at the selectmen's office in the town hall or in the guidance department at Hopkinton High School. Applicants must be attending a two or four year college or university and have earned at least one high school varsity letter. Applicants must also have demonstrated a willingness to give his/her best effort in academics and extra-curricular activities.
Hopkinton Library Opening January 19th at 65 South Street
4 January, 2016
The move to our temporary home at 65 South Street is going well! We hope to be on target for our anticipated re-opening date of Tuesday, January 19.
Full library services are suspended during this time, but you can still reserve (non-Hopkinton) items for pickup at other libraries through our online catalog; download electronic books, audiobooks, and magazines; and use our online databases.
Year of Mercy at Fatima Shrine
4 January, 2016
December 13th Poor in Spirit St. Vincent de Paul Society
January 10th Those who mourn Hospice Care
February 14th Meek/care for earth Local Catholic Worker ministry
March 13th Merciful Bethany Prison Ministries
April 10th Thirst for Righteousness Catholic Charities
May 1st Clean of Heart Trappists on Prayer
June 12th Peace Makers Pax Christi Massachusetts
Sept 11th Peacemakers Iraqi refugees
Oct 9th Peacemakers Wounded Warriors
Nov 13th Corporal works of Mercy Ministry to the poor in
Veterans Breakfast on Jan. 8th
2 January, 2016
To All Veterans and Friends:
Double time to be sure to get a seat at the mess hall for your ration of chipped beef. This month it will be served on Friday, 8 January 2016, at 0900 hours at the Hopkinton Senior Center. Invite other veterans to enjoy the camaraderie and good chow.
Many local veterans are passing in review at various online links. Pay a visit,
Urgent Need for Dog Foster Homes
30 December, 2015
Looking for a meaningful way to help animals in the new year? You can make a huge difference in the life of a dog by giving them a temporary foster home.
Baypath Humane Society urgently needs foster homes for a handful of dogs in need. Fostering involves providing love, care, and shelter for an animal until they find their forever home. The shelter’s greatest need is for adult only, pet-free foster homes. A fenced yard would be ideal.
