On Saturday April 18, 2015, at approximately 11:36 pm, Hopkinton Police received a 911 call reporting suspicious activity at their residence. A second 911 call was received immediately after the initial call, reporting three people were in a canoe on Lake Whitehall and the canoe had overturned spilling all three people into Lake Whitehall.
Join local poet Cheryl Perreault and your friends and neighbors at the Hopkinton Public Library on Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 PM to share great poems! Bring a favorite poem by a poet you admire to share with the group, or come just to listen. Please note: You don't have to have participated in the library's poetry marathon to attend.
Lois Marie Byrd Petrich, 84, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at Metrowest Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born in Houston, Texas on January 22, 1931, to Juel Byrd and Thelma Thompson. Lois married Glenn Petrich on July 24, 1948; they lived in several cities due to his military career before settling in Tomball, Texas and eventually divorcing in 1976. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1967 and defied the odds by beating her cancer. Lois served as a bookkeeper for her brother Kenneth’s tax assessment business for many years before retiring in 2003.
Hiller Girls Varsity Tennis Team hosted the Medway Mustangs on Wednesday a took them in 5 straight sets. Maria Parfenova had her first varsity start, winning at second doubles with Devon LaMachia 6-2, 6-2. The Hillers League Record is 1-0 and Overall Record: 3-0. The Lady Hillers will be off practicing during their April Break and will return to Action on Monday, April 27 when they travel to Ashland for a 3:30 pm match.
Dear Hopkinton Residents,
My name is Brian Karp, and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for School Committee. My decision to run came after the School Committee approved the 2015-2016 school calendar eliminating traditional days off for religious holidays. I believe that the School Committee's action erodes family values − values that help make our community strong.
Save the date, Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the High School Cafeteria. Hop Swap is an amazing community tag sale whose proceeds go to the HPTA and Hop Mom's Group. Fill a bag for $15, or for $10 if you donate items to the event.
We are looking for donations that are in good, clean condition. Donations may include: Children's clothing size newborn to 14, kids sporting equipment, maternity clothes, toys, bikes, DVD's, costumes, kids shoes and other gently used children's items.
Save the date, Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the High School Cafeteria. Hop Swap is an amazing community tag sale whose proceeds go to the HPTA and Hop Mom's Group. Fill a bag for $15, or for $10 if you donate items to the event.
We are looking for donations that are in good, clean condition. Donations may include: Children's clothing size newborn to 14, kids sporting equipment, maternity clothes, toys, bikes, DVD's, costumes, kids shoes and other gently used children's items.
The Annual Town Meeting Warrant has been released, and can be found here. If you have any questions, you may contact the Town Manager's Office at 508-497-9700. Town Meeting is scheduled to take place May 4th, 5th and 6th at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium.
The Hopkinton Senior Center is seeking a part-time (12 - 19 hours) van driver. Under the general supervision of the department manager or assistant, the position performs van transportation services for senior citizens, assists with loading packages onto and off of vehicle, record keeping, general cleaning and reporting of vehicles' maintenance requirements and attendance of mandated classes. Position performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications - Applicants must meet the following to be considered qualified for this position:
The Hopkinton Senior Center will host a free workshop called My Life, My Health: Self-Management. This is for people 18 and older with long-term medical conditions and takes place on April 29, May 6, May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. You will learn disease related problem-solving, ways to deal with pain and stress, and more! Call Marlene Troupes or Joyce Raum at 508-497-9730 to register. You must attend 4 out of 6 sessions to be a full participant.
