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DISC Meeting Re-Scheduled

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by Michelle Murdock, News Director
16 February, 2012

An upcoming meeting of the Downtown Initiative Steering Committee (DISC) has been rescheduled. The February 21 meeting, a regular committee meeting which fell during school vacation week, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 29 at 7PM in Town Hall.

At this meeting, DISC will be brought up to date with all residents' feedback that was collected during the two public hearings held on Thursday, February 9 and Thursday, February 16. The DISC will also discuss and determine next steps in presenting the Project to the Board of Selectmen.

Joseph Kennedy III Running for 4th Congressional District

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16 February, 2012

Joseph Kennedy III, the son of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy II and a grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy, officially announced his candidacy for the 4th Congressional District.

Kennedy recently moved from Cambridge to Brookline, part of the state's newly redrawn 4th Congressional District. Hopkinton, previously in the 3rd Congressional District represented by Jim McGovern, is now in the 4th District which stretches from Brookline to Fall River.

Click Here to watch his video announcement.

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Starts New Youth Football Program

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15 February, 2012

Last night the Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Commissioners gave the OK to form a new football program. Open to residents of both Hopkinton and Ashland for children currently in 1st through 7th grade (2nd through 8th grade in Fall of 2012).

“Adding a football program into our current offerings allows us to continue to provide and promote high quality recreational experiences to the community and fully utilize some of the outstanding facilities we’ve developed over the last few years,” stated Ken Driscoll, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission.

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Best Buddies at the Black and White Dance

by Kathleen Culler, Staff Reporter
15 February, 2012

Watch the HCAM News video to learn more about the Best Buddies program at Hopkinton High. Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Ken Weismantel Announces Re-election Bid for Planning Board

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15 February, 2012

Ken Weismantel, 145 Ash Street, announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Hopkinton Planning Board.

“I am running for re-election to continue the permitting process of Legacy Farms and continue the efforts to attract new businesses to Hopkinton. The purpose is to increase the town’s commercial tax base while maintaining our town’s character. As the Planning Board Chairman, I have first-hand knowledge of the town’s zoning and permitting procedures. This experience is essential to attainment of the town’s master plan goals and financial stability.”

Capital Improvement Committee Votes Recommendations Tonight

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by Michelle Murdock, News Director
15 February, 2012

The Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) meets tonight at 6:30PM in Room 215 at Town Hall. According to their posted agenda, the commitee will vote on the preliminary list of capital projects and make their recommendations on which projects they support for the annual Town Meeting in May.

As of the January 17th meeting of the Board of Selectmen, where CIC Chairman James Gosselin presented a preliminary capital budget for FY2013, capital projects totalled $8.2 million for the upcoming fiscal year.

Iwo Jima Day - MA State House February 17

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14 February, 2012

Iwo Jima Anniversary Event to be held at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, February 17, 2012.

IWO JIMA DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM Parade forms at Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market
11:30 AM Parade steps off and proceeds to State House
12:00 PM Prayer, firing, taps outside State House
12:15 PM Parade disbands
12:30 PM Ceremony in Memorial Hall
1:30 PM Ceremony concludes
1:35 PM Collation in Hall of Flags

Message From Fire Chief: Proper Disposal of Ashes

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14 February, 2012

According to Fire Chief Ken Clark, recent outside fires and structural fires in Hopkinton and in surrounding communities due to the improper disposal of wood stove and fire place ashes have been identified. Please review the attached recommended action item to insure the safety of your family and property.

Safety Action: Proper Disposal of Fire Place and Wood Stove Ashes

Popular Music at the Hopkinton Historical Society

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by Michelle Murdock, News Director
13 February, 2012

Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a free program on Popular Music of the ‘40’s and ‘50’s at 2pm on Sunday February 19, 2012. The meeting is open to the public and no reservation is required.

ALERT: MBTA Framingham Public Workshop - TODAY!

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13 February, 2012

On January 3, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) released fare increase and service reduction proposals for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) aimed at closing a projected $161 million budget gap for Fiscal Year 2013.

In Fiscal Year 2013, revenues are estimated to be about $185 million below operating costs. Over the next few months, the MBTA must make decisions that will impact fares and service in order to maintain financial stability.

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