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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.

BOSTON – Tuesday April 14, 2015— After two delays due to persistent ice conditions, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces the opening day of fishing at the Wachusett and Sudbury Reservoirs will be Saturday, April 18, 2015. The fishing season for DCR’s West Waushacum and Muddy Ponds in Sterling will also open April 18, 2015.

Please be advised that Town of Hopkinton Recycling Center located on Route 135 at Hopkinton/Westborough Town Line will be open on Sundays this Spring beginning April 26, 2015 for five consecutive weeks for Leaf and Brush Disposal and Spring Cleanup.

Additional dates and times are as follows:

Sunday April 26, 2015; 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday May 3, 2015; 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday May 10, 2015; 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday May 17, 2015; 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday May 24, 2015; 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please be advised that due to a utility conflict encountered during the Lakeshore Drive culvert replacement project, it will be necessary to lower the water main that services that area. In order to complete that work, the water will need to be shut off on Lakeshore Drive and all of the side streets down to Amherst Road, while the pipe is lowered. The contractor estimates that the work will take between 4-6 hours to complete.