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Indentured servants were probably the first European settlers in the Hopkinton area. An indentured servant was typically a young, unskilled laborer who came to America under contract to work for an employer for a fixed period of time, in exchange for their ocean transportation, food, clothing, lodging and other necessities during the term of their indenture. They included men and women; most were under age 21, and most became helpers on farms or house servants. They were not paid wages.

Daniel Christopher DeMore, 22, of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. Born in Concord, MA. on December 4, 1988, he was the son of Andrew and Elizabeth DeMore of Hopkinton.

Hopkinton has to make a choice regarding the proposed elementary school and shift to neighborhood schools. It’s a subject of great debate in town prompting excellent dialogue regarding how we move forward educationally. At the height of this debate is the subject of neighborhood schools, parity, expenses and dispute over the feasibility study. These are certainly excellent topics to discern and dissect; however, absent from the core of this discussion are our children, the students themselves. What is in their best interest, not just short term but long term?

Candidate interviews for the position of School Superintendent take place this week. All interviews will take place in the High School Library. The schedule is as follows:

Dr. Jonathan Landman - Monday, February 28 at 6PM.
Dr. Karen LeDuc - Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30PM.
Dr. Anne Wilson - Tuesday, March 1 at 8PM
Dr. Stephen Russell - Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30PM

Now you can see all of our photos for the month of February at Scene in Hopkinton. What happened in Hopkinton? Pictures tell the story.

The “ Honoring the Spirit” painting and related material is on exhibit in the Leatherneck Gallery at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia. The painting was scheduled to be on display for the month of February 2011. After viewing the painting, Museum officials expressed interest in extending the stay.

On Monday, March 7 at 6pm, the School Committee is conducting a public information forum to provide information regarding the Elementary School Building Project and longer grade span elementary schools. The public is invited to come to ask questions and offer comments

Monday, March 7, 2011
6:00 pm: Tours of Center School Available
7:00 pm: Public Information Forum regarding Districting and Building Project
Center School Cafeteria

Snow Date:
March 16, 2011
6:00 pm
Center School Cafeteria

Alice L. Cook passed away peacefully at her home in Cocheco River Estates on February 4, 2011, with Alan, her loving husband and soul mate

Present registered voters do not need to register to vote in order to vote at the Special Town Meeting or the Special Town Election. Only residents who have not registered to vote need to register. Registering to vote by March 8 will enable you to vote at both the Special Town Meeting and the Special Town Election. Please call the Town Clerk’s Office if you have any questions