News Archive

EMC global marathon team raising money for Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center

by contributor

15 April, 2011

EMC Corporation employees, partners and customers from around the world are training together to conquer the Boston Marathon and raise money for the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton, MA. This year’s EMC Run As One team hails from four continents, eight countries and 11 U.S. states.

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Middle School Hockey Champions

by contributor

14 April, 2011

Congratulations to the Hopkinton Middle School Hockey team on their second straight divisional championship! The team posted a 3-1 victory over King Philip at the Foxboro Sports Center. The Hillers rattled off nine straight win to finish out the season.

The team was coached by Leo Squatrito and Eric Carty. Lynn McCluskey served as the team Manager. The Hillers were lead by 8th graders #42 Brandon Carty, #40 Tim Greizer, # 31 TJ Fujiyoshi, # 32 Brendan O’Leary, #43 Nick Pomeroy and #25 Dominic Yannino.

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Hillers win 13-8 over Norton in the Hiller's Home Opener of the Varsity Baseball Season

by Mike Preite, Sports Reporter

13 April, 2011

Watch the HCAM News video to see highlights of the game.

All baseball games and other sports will air at 10PM on the day of the game, and again on Saturday. Check our program guide for broadcast dates and times.

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Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

13 April, 2011

From young to old, pancakes were enjoyed by all at the Troop 4 Pancake breakfast held last Saturday at St. John’s Parish Hall. Whether you wanted just a few or a full stack, there were plenty of pancakes to go around. Parents with children, senior citizens and even one state official stopped by to help the scouts with their fundraising effort.

The chefs with their griddles were set up outside and the pancakes just kept coming. Plain or chocolate chip, Assistant Scout Master Peter Lahaie estimates that over 1,000 pancakes were served.

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Great Gardens: Seed Starting

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

12 April, 2011

Great Gardens is a monthly half-hour gardening program that focuses on plants and all things related to successful gardening and beautiful landscapes in our area.

In each episode, host Peter Mezitt will talk with staff at Weston Nurseries and other industry experts who will share their knowledge about plants and related horticultural topics. Viewers will learn from the experts on how to be successful in creating and maintaining fabulous home gardens and lawns.

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The Chief's Beat: Marathon Information from Police Chief Flannery

by Richard A. Flannery, Chief of Police

12 April, 2011

On Monday April 18, 2011 the Town of Hopkinton will proudly welcome the World to the Start of the 115th Boston Marathon. In addition to the nearly 30,000 marathoners, we will be hosting several thousand spectators, media and the personnel needed for this event to be successful.

Race Statistics
27,000 Registered Runners
6 Mobility Impaired Racers
30 Wheel Chair Racers
24 Hand cycle Racers
50 Elite Women Racers

Start Times
9:00AM - Mobility Impaired Start
9:17AM - Wheel Chair Start
9:22AM - Hand Cycle Start
9:32AM- Elite Women Start

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Changes to Bus Fee Payments

by Michelle Murdock, News Director

12 April, 2011

A number of important procedural changes have been made to the bus fee payment and application process for the 2011-2012 school year. According to an email to parents from the Hopkinton Public Schools, bus routes and stops will be assigned immediately after the June 17th deadline for payment.

If payments are received (or postmarked) by Friday, June 17, 2011, the cost for a bus pass for the 2011-2012 school-year is $210 per student with a family cap of $420.

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High School Students to Work Boston Marathon Broadcast

by contributor

11 April, 2011

On Monday, April 4, high school students across Boston assembled as part of the 100+ member team working behind the scenes at the 115th Boston Marathon. WBZ-TV is the exclusive local broadcast partner of the Boston Marathon, providing the only start-to-finish coverage of the race.

WBZ news anchor and marathoner Lisa Hughes welcomed the students to WBZ. “We can't do this without you and we thank you for joining our team,” she added. Backing up Hughes, WBZ sports reporter Steve Burton also thanked the group adding, "You are our eyes and ears on race day. We depend on your reports.”

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A Barn Rises on Hayden Rowe

by Mark Collins, Staff Reporter

11 April, 2011

If you've driven on Hayden Rowe lately, about 1/3 mile north of Chestnut Street, you may have noticed a fairly sizable construction project. The new building taking form at the site will, in a few short months, become a year round Farmers Market.