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Senate Passes Pay Equity Legislation

By contributor,
28 January, 2016

BOSTON, MA –The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation today to strengthen the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act to further close the wage gap between male and female workers in the Commonwealth. The bill, S2107, sponsored by Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), seeks to bridge the wage gap by ensuring equal pay for comparable work, establishing pay transparency and requiring fairness in hiring practices.

Former MA Federation of Republican Women President Endorses Lamb

By contributor,
28 January, 2016

Holliston, MA ...Today Marty Lamb, candidate for Republican State Committee, announced that he has won the endorsement of Celeste Wilson, who was the President of the Massachusetts Federation of Republican Women (MFRW) for 8 years before their charter was forced to be removed by the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).

"I am proud to endorse Marty Lamb for State Committee. He truly cares about the party and will make a great State Committeeman," said Wilson. "Marty did an outstanding job repealing automatic gas tax hikes. His efforts helped the entire GOP ticket."

Ask Questions to Help With Math Homework

By contributor,
28 January, 2016

Some parents lose their confidence when their child learns fractions. Others don’t panic until algebra. But sooner or later, most parents must face math homework that they don’t understand.
So how do you help your teen when you don’t understand the math? Ask these questions:
~What do the directions say?
~What words do you not understand?
~Where do you think you should begin?
~What do you already know that can help you work through the problem?
~Can you show me what you’ve done so far?

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition

By contributor,
27 January, 2016

The Ashland/Hopkinton council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its annual free throw competition on Saturday February 6th at Keefe Tech HS in Framingham. Competition registration begins at 1:30 PM and the competition starts at 2:00 PM. The competition is FREE and is open to all Hopkinton/Ashland boys and girls between ages 9-14. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and certificate of participation. Trophies and medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group for both boys and girls.

United Way of Tri-County Seeks Nominations for 2016 MetroWest/495 Volunteer of the Year Awards

By contributor,
27 January, 2016

The United Way invites you to nominate someone who is an exemplary volunteer. Two volunteers will be recognized at the United Way’s Annual Recognition Breakfast, hosted in April.

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, February 12 and can be submitted online on the United Way’s website.

Hopkinton Public Library is Going to the Dogs!

By contributor,
27 January, 2016

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and check out our new space at 65 South Street with dog-related fun for all ages on Saturday, February 6!

11:00 AM - Meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog

12:30-2:30 PM - While we're waiting for our "Forever Home," you can give one to a new pet! Representatives from Baypath Humane Society and Greyhound Friends will be at the library to talk with anyone who drops in.

1:00 PM - Meet and read to Gracie, everyone's favorite service dog.

TVL Standings Update 1-27-2016

By Tom Nappi, News Director
27 January, 2016

Here are the latest standings in TVL Winter Sports
* - Earned Post Season Spot

Boys Hockey: (W-L-T)
Medfield 11-1-1*
Hopkinton 10-2-0*
Medway 7-3-2
 Westwood 5-4-2
Dover-Sherborn 5-4-2
Bellingham 6-6
Holliston 3-5-3
Norton 2-7-3
Ashland 3-8-2

Boys Basketball (W-L)
Medfield 12-2*
Dover-Sherborn 10-3*
Westwood 9-3
Medway 10-4*
Holliston 6-5
Hopkinton 5-8
Ashland 4-9
Norton 4-9
Bellingham 4-10
Millis 1-12

Weather Trends in Hopkinton: January 17 - January 24th 2016

By Tom Nappi, News Director
27 January, 2016

According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton last week was 37.9 degrees, the lowest was 14.5 Average temperature last week in Hopkinton was 24.5 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 62%, the peak was 95% while the lowest was 26%. Wind Speed averaged 2.5 MPH, while reaching a high of 9 MPH. Precipitation accumulated 0.27 inches last week in Hopkinton. You can see all the averages for Hopkinton below and be on the lookout for future weather updates in Hopkinton.

Elmwood School Principal Search Public Forum to Meet Finalists

By contributor,
27 January, 2016

The finalists for the position of Elmwood Elementary School Principal will soon be selected.

An integral part of the process involves parent, staff, and community input. The Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested parents, staff, and community members to a public forum to meet the finalists, and ask any questions they may have.

Each finalist will be available for approximately 20-30 minutes. Parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend this forum:

Wednesday, February 3rd, in the Elmwood School Library at 7:00 PM

Hopkinton Personnel Committee Announcement

By contributor,
26 January, 2016

The Board of Selectmen voted at its January 19, 2016 meeting to accept the resignation of Robert Levenson of the Personnel Committee and is currently seeking candidates for this position.

Interested parties should apply by Friday, February 12, 2016.