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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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by contributor
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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Questions Asked and Answered at DISC Public Meeting

by Michelle Murdock, News Director
13 February, 2012

About 20 residents turned up for the first of two scheduled public meetings to provide additional input on the Downtown Revitalization Project held on Thursday, February 9 at Town Hall. The meeting allowed residents to ask questions and make recommendations to Town Manager Norman Khumalo and his staff, including DPW Director John Westerling, Town Engineer Dave Daltorio and Director of Land Use Planning and Permitting Elaine Lazarus.

Team Elected to Represent Hopkinton at 2012 Democratic State Convention

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12 February, 2012

On Saturday February 11, Democrats in Hopkinton caucused to elect a team to represent the town at the 2012 Democratic State Convention. The primary business of that convention, to be held on June 2nd in Springfield, will be to nominate a candidate for the US Senate.

Hopkinton's delegation will consist of:

Muriel Kramer
Bruce Karlin
Ken Parker
Brian Hassan
Sandy Altamura
Maureen Bumiller
Lisa Whittemore
Dick Duggan
Frank D'urso
Rebeka Hoffman
Margo Roman

Meet Your Neighbor: Ken Clark

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by Cheryl Perreault, Columnist
12 February, 2012

"Meet Your Neighbor" is a monthly cable television show where residents of Hopkinton, Massachusetts are interviewed about their daily life including milestones, relationships, special interests and guiding philosophies. These interviews are intended to help viewers learn more about life from one another, and to promote a greater sense of connection as people of all ages and backgrounds spin stories and share observations about their daily life.

Principal Geary Invites Parents to View Performance About Substance Abuse

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by Michelle Murdock, News Director
11 February, 2012

In a recent email to parents of 6-12th graders, Principal Alyson Geary invites parents to view the Hopkinton High and Youth Commission sponsored performance of "Dirt", a performance desiged to address the issue of substance abuse.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 15
WHERE: High School Auditorium
WHEN: 7PM

Dear parents of 6-12th graders,

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An Interview with Deb Thomas

by Stephanie Kane, News Producer
11 February, 2012

Watch the HCAM News video with Republican and current Planning Board member Deb Thomas. Thomas took out nomination papers on February 8th to formally announce that she is running for a position on the Board of Selectman.

Thomas is running on two central issues currently facing the town; the revitalization of the downtown area and the replacement of Center School. Although these two issues have been divisive amongst those in the community, Thomas hopes that voters will stay informed and make educated decisions about them.

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