News Archive

Have you ever wondered about the day-to-day lives of our Colonial 
ancestors? A lively program by Patricia Perry, a costumed historical interpreter, will be presented by the Hopkinton Historical Society on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m.

Ms. Perry will explore the day-to-day customs of our colonial ancestors with costumes, props and lively conversation and cover such topics as chamber pots, the number of petticoats to be worn, bathing - or not, and manners. Were the good old days really that good?

The Middle School Boys' Soccer Team earned their first victory with a convincing 7-0 win over Dedham Middle School. The entire team played well. Hunter Clarke and Kyle Kauzens had a combined in effort on goal earning the shutout. The goal scorers for the Hillers were Owen Delaney (2), Ryan Covino, Jay Tomlinson, Connor Delaney, Nate Pucci and Devon Rutter. The boys play away on Thursday. Their next home game is Friday vs Wellesley at 4:00PM.

From Hopkinton Youth Services:
Mental Illness Awareness Week occurs during the week of October 6­-12, 2013. In an effort to recognize and de-­stigmatize mental illness, Hopkinton residents can take part in National Depression Screening Day.

In person Screening: October 10, 2013
Hopkinton Public Library
10 am -­ 12 pm
or

Anonymous Online Screening: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/HOPKINTON

Marathon Quilters will host their bi-annual quilt show on September 28th and 29th, 2013 at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

Show Hours
Saturday, September 28th 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, September 29th 12 noon to 5 pm

Admission is $5, or $3 for senior citizens. Children 12 and under are free.

The show will include dozens of quilts made by local guild members, a quilt boutique, quilts for sale, and a drawing for a quilt made by the entire guild.

On Monday, September 30, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Rep. Carolyn Dykema invite local seniors to an important program about how seniors can better protect themselves from scams and abuse.

The program will feature remarks from Ryan, Dykema, Police Chief John Moore, Selectman Jay Marsden and Christine Falzarano, Vice President, Eagle Bank and will address safe banking, how seniors can remain safely in their homes, and how to avoid lottery and other scams that target the elderly. Service providers will also outline what resources are available to seniors.

The Natick Fire Fighters Union Local 1707 has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. Karen has the overwhelming support of organized labor in the congressional special election for the Fifth District; 34 labor groups are now backing her campaign.

The Hopkinton Garden Club has joined “Marathon Daffodils” in a collaborative project designed to strengthen our community by bringing beauty to where there was unfathomable loss, mayhem and sadness.

Program Description: Marathon Daffodils

Town of Hopkinton’s Public Library seeks PT (Up to 19 Hrs/Week) Temporary Library Technician – The Library Technician will perform all tasks related to the daily operations of the Library and the circulation desk. Assists in opening and closing of the Library. Retrieves and checks in all Library materials from the drop off boxes outside the Library.

In a press release dated September 25, 2013, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services cites the top 10 reasons why the Affordable care Act is good for Massachusetts:

10. Creates new protections to ensure your insurance plan covers you when you need it. Massachusetts already has strong insurance protections. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhances these protections by eliminating limits on the amount of benefits you can receive.

The Hopkinton Hiller Volleyball teams will host a DIG PINK match at the Hopkinton High School Athletic Center on Wednesday, October 2nd, to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer.

The Hillers will be facing the Ashland Clockers on this special night. The fun begins at 5:30 with the JV match at the High School Athletic Center and the Freshman match at the Hopkinton Middle School Brown Gym. The Varsity match will start at approximately 6:30pm at the Athletic Center.