The Hopkinton School Committee is seeking applications for participation in an Athletic Fields Sub-Committee. The purpose of the Sub-Committee is to facilitate the development of a proposed athletic field master plan and make recommendations to the School Committee for any new capital projects. This will be a public committee and operate subject to the Open Meeting Law.
On Saturday October 1st at 7pm-9pm the Hopkinton Historical Society invites the public to come down for an open house. Refreshments will be provided by Marty's Fine Wines and the museum room will be dedicated to longtime Hopkinton resident, Joseph Colella. Colella passed away in December 2008 at the age of 87. Joe was a longtime member of the Hopkinton Historical Society and a beloved member of the community.
The Hopkinton Historical Society can be found at 168 Hayden Rowe St.
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the 4th annual Live 4 Evan 5k took place, the event is in honor of Evan Girardi, who was born with a congenital heart defect. Evan would face many challenges including heart surgery but according to friends and family, he always kept a good attitude and pushed forward. Evan passed away due to heart complications in 2010 but Evan's friends and family continue to remember him through the Live 4 Evan organization which serves to help families or people affected by Heart disease.
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the 4th annual Live 4 Evan 5k took place, the event is in honor of Evan Girardi, who was born with a congenital heart defect. Evan would face many challenges including heart surgery but according to friends and family, he always kept a good attitude and pushed forward. Evan passed away due to heart complications in 2010 but Evan's friends and family continue to remember him through the Live 4 Evan organization which serves to help families or people affected by Heart disease.
The Hopkinton Area Land Trust invites the public to their annual meeting on Sunday, September 18 at 2 PM to 4PM at Doherty Hall located at the rear of the Masonic Temple.
To find out more information about the annual meeting or the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, you can visit their tent Saturday September 17th, at the annual Polyarts festival at the town common.
It is once again time for State mandated backflow testing. Please be advised that Water Safety Services, who has been contracted by the town, will be sending out letters to those people who's backflow devices needs to be tested. The notice has their phone number and instructions for contacting them to set up the appointment. The test takes very little time and is required to protect your drinking water and the town's system. We thank you for your assistance in this important matter.
The public is invited to attend the Second Annual Plein Air Poetry Reading and Walk located at Center Trail in Hopkinton, Massachusetts on Sunday, September 18th at 2:00 PM.
Plein Air is a term referring to open air. This reading will happen outdoors, on the Center Trail, and will offer poems inspired by the outdoor sculptures and installations presently on exhibit as part of the second Hopkinton Art on the Trail exhibit, sponsored by Hopkinton’s Upper Charles Trail Committee and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
The Hopkinton Fire Department announced they have promoted Lt. Bill Miller to Deputy Chief.
On this edition of HCAM news, we will preview the 2016 Hillers Girls and Boys Cross Country teams, I also spoke with new Hillers Athletic Director, Dee King, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted their annual fall open house and Courtney will get you caught up with the many HCAM programs coming up with our HCAM insider, but first some happenings in Hopkinton you should know about.
--- Single Again, a new support group for people who, though divorce, death, or other circumstances are single again, will be hosting another get-together at St. Paul’s Episcopal church hall on Friday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in exploring Single Again is invited to attend.
Singe Again is not a dating group, and while it is a faith-based ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, it is open to everyone.
