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On this edition of HCAM news, we’ll get you up to date with the Summer Concerts on the Common series, Officer Thomas Griffin of the Hopkinton Police Department worked the last day of his 38 year career as a full time police officer, Project Just Because hosted Christmas in July and Courtney will get you up to date with our latest programming with the HCAM insider but first here are some of the latest happenings in town, you should know about.

As we move into our last month of Summer classes at the HCA, we are excited to continue to see so many new and returning faces to our fine and performing arts classes. Registration continues for summer classes. Check out the list of upcoming classes starting next week.

Last week, we were fortunate enough to have HCA instructor, board member, and professional photographer Lynne Damianos donate her time to photograph a number of classes. The photos (including the one seen above) are a great representation of what occurs here at the HCA on a daily basis. Thanks Lynne!

The 3rd annual National Night out took place at the Hopkinton Middle School fields. The nationwide event allows community members with participating departments of all ages to talk with their local Police Officers and learn about safety and what the Police Department does to keep the community safe. "It's basically a partnership with the community... the main thing is keeping people safe and crime prevention" stated Police Chief, Edward Lee.

UniBank is pleased to announce that the bank will be hosting a “Dog Days of Summer” event at its Hopkinton branch located at 87 West Main Street. This exciting event spans two-days and supports the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton.

Sergeant Stone & K-9 Cesh of the Holliston Police Department stopped by the Hopkinton Police National Night Out at Hopkinton Middle School to give a demonstration on some of the tasks of the K9 unit. Sergeant Stone & K-9 Cesh demonstrated how Cesh can find an item based on smell and also how Cesh can chase down the bad guy with the help of another Officer in a training suit. View K-9 Cesh going after the bad guy below.

Sergeant Stone & K-9 Cesh of the Holliston Police Department stopped by the Hopkinton Police National Night Out at Hopkinton Middle School to give a demonstration on some of the tasks of the K9 unit. Sergeant Stone & K-9 Cesh demonstrated how Cesh can find an item based on smell and also how Cesh can chase down the bad guy with the help of another Officer in a training suit. View K-9 Cesh going after the bad guy below.

The Massachusetts State Police chopper stopped by the Hopkinton Police Department National Night Out. National Night Out is a nation wide event to encourage safety in communities and allows residents of all ages an opportunity to get to know Police officers and law enforcement serving in their community. Below view the take off and fly by.