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Esplanade Events moved to July 3rd
Due to the pending weather on Friday, July 4th all Boston July 4th Esplanade Events, including both the Boston Pops concert and fireworks, have been moved to Thursday, July 3, 2014.
The following road closures will occur tomorrow, Thursday July 3rd:
Storrow Drive will be closed in both directions at 12:00 p.m.
Memorial Drive, Mass Ave Bridge and Longfellow Bridge will be closed at 6:00 p.m.
The public will be allowed to start entering the checkpoints, into the secure area on the Esplanade, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Trash Collection Delay Friday Only
The 4th of July holiday will only affect Friday's trash and recyclables collection. The collection for Friday the 4th will occur on Saturday the 5th. There are no other changes to the schedule for the week.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July !!
Sincerely,
John K. Westerling
Your Director of Public Works
Hopkinton Education Foundation Announces 2014-2015 Grant Awards
Foundation to Fund Grants Valued at More than $23,000
For Center, Elmwood and Hopkins Schools
The Hopkinton Education Foundation today announced details of the grants the organization will make for 2014-2015. Four grants, totaling $23,410, were awarded to Hopkinton educators across Center, Elmwood and Hopkins Schools.
Virginia W. Mahar, 87
Virginia W. Mahar, 87, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Matalives) and Joseph Nogelo. She was the wife of the late James P. Mahar who passed in 1988.
Virginia was a member at the Hopkinton Senior Center and volunteered at the Michael Lisnow Respite Center. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, walking and gardening.
Patricia Bagley, 87
Patricia Bagley, 87, of Hopkinton, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Gladys (Pierce) and Lawrence Ciccarelli. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Bagley who passed April 1999.
The joys of Patricia's life were her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her garden, baking, sewing, music and caring for her pets.
Hopkinton Planning Board Vacancy Announcement
On June 24, 2014 the Board of Selectmen publicly acknowledged the resignation of a member of the
Hopkinton Planning Board and are currently seeking candidates for this position.
Pursuant to Town Charter provision 3-1(e), a joint meeting, consisting of the remaining members of the
Hopkinton Planning Board and the members of the Board of Selectmen, will convene (tentatively) on
July 15th at a regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting to appoint an individual to temporarily fill
this one seat until the next Annual Town Election in May of 2015.