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Donald F. Hart, Sr., 80

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Donald F. Hart, Sr., 80, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was the loving and devoted husband of Patricia A. (DeCoff) Hart, to whom he was married for 60 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Doherty) Hart.

He attended Natick High School, served his country during the Korean War, and was a member of the American Legion and Kiwanis Club. He was a master plumber and the proud owner of Hart’s Plumbing and Heating.

St. Paul's Invites All to "Blue Christmas" Service December 21

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invites the public to a special “Blue Christmas” Service on Friday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. This service will include readings, music, candle lighting and silence and will focus on the hope and healing God offers to each one of us. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.

Emergency Preparedness Presentation Now Online

By Courtney Taylor, Master Control

The program,"Emergency Preparedness - the 3 Key Steps", sponsored by the Hopkinton Women's Club is now available for online viewing. The program features presentations by Hopkinton Fire Chief Ken Clark and Christopher Besse, Preparedness Coordinator at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) that explains what to do in an emergency situation.

To view the entire presentation, click here.

Thanks to HCAM volunteer Tom Dings for filming this event and making it available for residents.

Department of Public Utilities Imposes $24.8 Million in Penalties for Utilities’ 2011 Storm Responses

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Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan today joined Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Chair Ann Berwick and DPU Commissioners to announce the findings of DPU’s investigation into the electric utilities’ responses to Tropical Storm Irene and the October 2011 snowstorm. The DPU ordered a total of $24.8 million in penalties, all of which will be returned to the utilities’ customers.

Department of Public Utilities Imposes $24.8 Million in Penalties for Utilities’ 2011 Storm Responses

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Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan today joined Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Chair Ann Berwick and DPU Commissioners to announce the findings of DPU’s investigation into the electric utilities’ responses to Tropical Storm Irene and the October 2011 snowstorm. The DPU ordered a total of $24.8 million in penalties, all of which will be returned to the utilities’ customers.

Wake Up and Smell the Poetry - December 15

By Cheryl Perreault, Columnist

Wake up and Smell the Poetry - Saturday, December 15th in the HCAM Studio will feature the poetry of Steven Cramer, the stories of Daniel Gewertz and the songs of Katie Frassinelli

Doors open at 10:00AM. and the program begins at 10:30AM The public is welcome. Admission is free and hot coffee and scones are provided.

HCAM TV Studios is located at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton, MA

Fan Appreciation Night - Friday December 14 - Free Admission to Varsity Basketball Games

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Courtesy of the Hopkinton Basketball Association, all Hopkinton residents are admitted free to both the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball games against Dover/Sherborn this Friday, December 14 at Hopkinton High School

Girl’s Varsity Basketball vs. Dover/Sherborn 5 PM

Boy’s Varsity Basketball vs Dover/Sherborn 6:30 PM

HCAM will be broadcasting LIVE for both games and both games will replay at 10PM on Friday night at 10PM on Comcast 8 and Verizon 30.

Save the Date! Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 13 at the Hopkinton Country Club. Beginning with a reception at 6PM, dinner will be served at 7PM. As in past years, three individuals will be recognized for their "Distringuished Service" to the community. This year's honorees are former selectmen Mary Pratt and Ron Clark and Rev. Dick Germaine.

Tickets are $50 per person and will be available at the Middlesex Savings Bank, 10 Main Street,, Hopkinton, MA.