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Absentee Ballots Due by Nov. 1

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

Absentee ballots are now available at the Town Clerk's office and must be returned to the Clerk's office by noon on Monday, November 1.

Residents wishing to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming State Election on November 2, can contact the Town Clerk's office for more information at 508-497-9710 or www.hopkinton.org

Office hours are M,W,TH, F from 8am to 4pm.
Tuesdays from 8am to 7pm.

14th Annual Pumpkin Prom a Success

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

The 14th annual Pumpkin Prom, a father and daughter dance sponsored by the Hopkinton Lions Club and the Hopkinton High School Leos Club, took place last night at thte Middle School gyn. Hopkinton girls in kindergarten through fifth grade and their dads enjoyed a night of music, dancing and refreshments.

All proceeds from the dancce will be donated to local organizations and charities and Massachusetts Lions Eye Research.

3rd Congressional Candidate Debate Tonight at 8PM

By Jim Cozzens, Station Director

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.

“Honoring the Spirit” Unveiled

By Michelle Murdock, Freelance Writer

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.”

Student-Athlete Workshop Scheduled for October 25

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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:

Man Arrested for Breaking and Entering in Day Time

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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.

Painting of Hopkinton's Iwo Jima Veterans to be Unveiled

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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.

Senator Spilka's 2010 Senior Health and Wellness Fair

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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!

Dig Pink

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator

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 AND NSTAR AGREE TO $17.5 BILLION MERGER OF EQUALS, FORMING NEW ENGLAND’S PREMIER UTILITY COMPANY

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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.