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Over 100 Elected Officials Endorse Karen Spilka For Congress

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Over 100 local elected officials from across the Fifth District have joined together to endorse Karen Spilka's campaign for Congress. Comprised of school board members, library trustees, selectmen, and state representatives and senators, these men and women are backing Karen as the clear choice to go to Washington to fight for Massachusetts families. As elected officials, these individuals have worked alongside Karen and know firsthand her drive, her determination and her commitment to doing the right thing for Massachusetts.

Hopkinton Files Suit Against Massachusetts Gaming Commission - Complaint and Exhibits Attached

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The Town of Hopkinton has filed suit in Middlesex Superior Court against the Massachusetts Gaming
Commission (MGC) alleging that the Commission has withheld public records contained in the
gaming license application of Crossroads Massachusetts LLC, the business entity behind the
Foxwoods casino proposal in Milford. In April and July of this year, the MGC provided the Town with
records pertaining to the businesses and individuals backing the proposed casino, but much of the

26.2 Foundation Continues Support for Hopkinton's Schools

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

In 2006, the 26.2 Foundation, then known as the Hopkinton Athletic Association, spearheaded the funding, design, and construction of new bleachers for the Hopkinton High School athletic field.

Gosule Takes Initial Steps to Run for Senate

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Victims’ advocate Les Gosule today announced that he is exploring a run for the Massachusetts Senate by setting up a campaign account.

“For 13 years I worked to pass Melissa’s law. I got a firsthand view of how bills can be bogged down in the legislative process year after year. It’s time to put people ahead of politics. That’s why today I’m taking the first steps to test the waters for running for the State Senate,” said Gosule.

Planning Board Approves Site Plan for the HCA

By Courtney Taylor, Master Control

The Planning Board voted to approve the revised site plan and shared parking special permit applications at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA). Chuck Joseph from the HCA, Scott Richardson and Steve Lewis from Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, engineer Dan McIntyre, and Brian Gassett from Gassett Building Inc. presented a revised site plan to the Planning Board during their meeting on September 9.

Hopkinton Fire Invites Public to Station Open House

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

The Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the public on October 6th for their Annual Open House. The event at Fire Headquarters will be from 11am to 2pm. Residents and children will have the opportunity to view demonstrations, learn about fire safety, and tour the station. Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the dog is expected to make an appearance.

Hopkinton Fire Invites Public to Station Open House

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

The Hopkinton Fire Department will open their station to the public on October 6th for their Annual Open House. The event at Fire Headquarters will be from 11am to 2pm. Residents and children will have the opportunity to view demonstrations, learn about fire safety, and tour the station. Refreshments will be provided and Sparky the dog is expected to make an appearance.

Senate, House Approve Bill to Raise the Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

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The Massachusetts legislature today passed legislation to raise the age of adult criminal responsibility in Massachusetts from 17 to 18 years old, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced. Raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction brings the Commonwealth’s approach to young criminal offenders in line with most other states, recent developmental research and many other legal age limits in the Commonwealth.