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The Hopkinton Public Schools Wellness Committee is providing the following FREE seminar, "Virtual Reality / Real Danger - Understanding How To Navigate Modern Cyberspace". The event will be held on February 5th at Hopkinton High School Auditorium from 6:30-8:30pm. The format is directed at protection of children focusing on cyber-safety. With so much technology at the finger tips of children today, recognizing dangerous behaviors can be very difficult. As a community the recognition and proactive actions of parents and community leaders can make all the difference.

Dear Editor,

I am writing to respond Rep. Dykema’s letter explaining her vote against putting committee votes online. The day after her vote in the House, the Senate voted to put these votes online. Our representative is being misleading at best.
Let me further remind everyone that last year when questioned about putting these votes online, she said the technology was now there and she would “absolutely” vote for it.

It was Senior night at Navin area last night as Sean Bloomer, Tyler Bergantino, Stephen McCluskey and Tim Montgomery all honored their parents. Unfortunately the Hillers game up on the short side of the score, falling to Westood 5-1. Sean Bloomer had the lone goal on the power play for the Hilliers. Jordan Carroll won the face off and Sean stepped in to fire the puck past the goalie.

Next up is Division leading Medway Mustangs at 5 PM in Franklin on Friday.

In a press release sent after its working session on Wednesday, January 30, the School Committee announced that it voted to enter into contract negotiations with Ms. Cathy MacLeod, for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

To see highlights from Ms. MacLeod's interview, Click Here.

The Planning Board met on Monday, January 28 to discuss a proposed 19 lot subdivision off of South Mill Street. The plan for Hunter’s Ridge, presented by Ron Nation, Peter Lavoie, and Larry Greene includes donating land to Open Space and requires a special permit.

Another win for the Boys and Girls Track teams today at the Athletic Center --

Boys: Hopkinton 64 1/2, Millis 21 1/2
Girls: Hopkinton 69, Millis 17

Some first place finishes include Shaun Palmer in the hurdles (6.6), Kyle Gilbreath in the dash (5.4), Shaun Palmer, James LeSuer in the 600 M (1:35.5) and Shane Copley in the 2 Mile (12:00.2)

For the girls, Evelyn Monks in the hurdles (7.6), Jess Scott in the dash (5.9), Madison Calkins in the 1 Mile (5:55.6) and Emily Katz in the 1000 M (3:26.1)

Complete scores for both boys and girls are attached.

The National Weather Service in Taunton has provided the following forecast information about a cold front that will pass through the area on Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. The storm may cause strong damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall, dense fog and high seas.

This information is being provided for informational purposes. MEMA will continue to monitor and expects to remain at Level IV (Steady-State).

From the National Weather Service in Taunton:

Last Thursday, the state Republican Party publicly questioned a vote I cast last week against an amendment to post legislative committee votes online, a concept that I had supported during a pre-election debate.

As your legislator, it is my responsibility to explain any vote I cast on your behalf and I appreciate this opportunity to respond.

Democrats in Hopkinton will hold a caucus on Wednesday, February 27 at 7pm at the Hopkinton Fire Station, 73 Main Street in Hopkinton. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party's 2013 Platform Convention. All registered Democrats in Hopkinton (as of 12/31/12 through 2/27/13) are eligible to participate and to be elected as delegates or alternates.

The caucus is open to the public and the press.