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.
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.
Dear Veterans and Friends:
Veterans Day is near. What better way to remember lost comrades than to share "war stories" with friends at the monthly Vets Breakfast on 3 November 2017, at 0900 hours at the Senior Center. A chair will be waiting for you.
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.
On Friday October 27th at 11am, the grand opening ceremony for the newly renovated and expanded Hopkinton Public Library was held. Below, view highlights of the ceremony and also scenes from the beautiful new library including interviews with staff members.
According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton October 15th through October 22nd was 80.5 degrees, the lowest was 31.1 degrees. Average temperature during the month in Hopkinton was 57.8 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 71.4%, the peak was 97% while the lowest was 24%. Wind Speed averaged 1.3 MPH, while reaching a high of 6 MPH. Precipitation accumulated 0.03 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.
As Hopkinton looks to invest in new school turf fields, continues work on a pavilion at the Fruit Street Athletic Complex, and discusses options to improve field security, residents are invited to attend an eHop public forum titled eHop’s Spotlight on Town Fields on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 7:00PM at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. This forum will take a citizen’s look at all fields in town—how they are used, managed, scheduled, and maintained—and will give residents a chance to ask questions of town officials.
Fall classes at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts are in full swing, but there is still time to register for the following Session 2 classes & workshops. Please call the office at 508.435.9222 during office hours with any questions.
The Town of Hopkinton is seeking proposals from non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations interested in being the lead entity on a new food security initiative. This new initiative is intended to meet the nutritional needs of Hopkinton residents by seeking innovative ways to expand perishable food programs that are currently being offered. The organization that is chosen to lead this initiative will be granted $25,000 to be disbursed January 1, 2018 and utilized by June 30, 2018.
The Town of Hopkinton is seeking proposals from non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations interested in being the lead entity on a new food security initiative. This new initiative is intended to meet the nutritional needs of Hopkinton residents by seeking innovative ways to expand perishable food programs that are currently being offered. The organization that is chosen to lead this initiative will be granted $25,000 to be disbursed January 1, 2018 and utilized by June 30, 2018.
