Don't miss the Hopkinton Independent sponsored Candidate Debate for the 3rd Congressional District Candidates LIVE tonight at the HCAM Studio at 8PM. In addition to our LIVE broadcast on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 30, the debate will also be streamling live on our website www.hcam.tv. LImited seating is available in the studio.
The first thing I knew that I had to do was to talk to them,” said painter Dustin Neece, at the moving ceremony held last night at the First Congregational Church, where his painting , “Honoring the Spirit”, was unveiled. The painting was inspired by the tale of seven Marines, all with Hopkinton ties, who fought in the battle of Iwo Jima and returned home.
Neece said he was approached a year ago to paint a portrait to honor these men.
“They opened up, they shared stories, stories that people hadn’t heard before,” said Neece. “This is my way of saying thank you.”
Coach Tom Lamb, former Athletic Director for Natick High School, Division I, Division III college coach, and athletic recruiting expert, will present a workshop for high school student athletes. If your student is considering playing varsity sports at the DI, DII, or DIII level, this workshop is a must!
Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Topics to be covered include:
On Monday 18 October 2010 at approximately 2:30 pm, Hopkinton Police received a call from a resident reporting he had arrived home, where he encountered an unknown person inside of his residence. This person fled the residence. The homeowner was able to provide the description of the suspect and the motor vehicle he fled in. The homeowner stated jewelry was taken from the residence. Hopkinton Police searched the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
The painting that celebrates Hopkinton's Iwo Jima veterans will be unveiled on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 at a dinner event hosted by the Hopkinton Athletic Association (HAA) and the Honoring The Spirit Committee. The event will also welcome Marine Corps Marathon officials who will be in Hopkinton to receive the Marathon Flame that will be an integral part of the activities for the Marine Corps Marathon held annually in our nation’s capital.
State Senator Karen Spilka's 2010 Senior Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00am - 1:30pm at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School, located at 750 Winter Street in Framingham.
Senator Spilka's Senior Health and Wellness Fair provides a forum for our seniors to learn new information, have an opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy a day out. Seniors will be provided with a free continental breakfast and a hot lunch!
On Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30pm Hopkinton High School will be hosting a “Dig Pink” volleyball match vs. Millis. The Hiller volleyball team is fund-raising prior to the match and will hold raffles and contests during the match, with proceeds to benefit the Side-Out Foundation. This foundation awards grants to medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing compassionate support to breast cancer patients and their families.
Northeast Utilities (NYSE-NU) and NSTAR (NYSE-NST) today announced that both companies’ Boards of Trustees have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement that will create one of the nation’s largest utilities, with a total enterprise value of $17.5 billion. The Company will continue to be called Northeast Utilities.
The Planning Board will review conceptual plans and project information for the proposed new library behind Center School on Monday, October 18. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in Room 211 at Town Hall. Review of the plans for the new library is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m.
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) will celebrate the military roots of long distance running while showcasing the Marathon Flame from the Municipality of Marathon, Greece, during a ceremony in Boston on Thursday, Oct. 21.
The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. adjacent to the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The public is invited to attend to join the MCM and U.S. Navy crew in celebrating the services’ maritime heritage on the 213th birthday of the ship.
