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The October edition of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Physician Focus television program on healthcare presents a discussion of common skin conditions such as melanoma, psoriasis, eczema, and acne – conditions so prevalent that their incidence exceeds those of obesity, hypertension, and cancer. One in three people in the U.S. suffer from some kind of skin disease that results in disfigurement, pain, disability, and even death.

On Tuesday, October 5th one of America’s leading female speakers on peer pressure and traffic safety, Cara Filler, will be speaking to the student body at Hopkinton High School. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, the loss of her identical twin sister in a motor vehicle collision the day after their 18th birthday, Cara’s inspiring presentation focuses on dealing with peer-pressure, avoiding negative risks such as drugs and alcohol, and safe driving.

In June of 1945, Daniel E. Colella realized his life long dream; opening a supermarket. After being wounded in World War II and being sent home early, Colella used the money he had been saving to open his first supermarket located at 34 Main Street in Hopkinton in the building that now houses Action Copy.

Hopkinton to join thousands of communities across America

Please join the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee on SUNDAY, October 3 as we join thousands of communities across America for a remembrance ceremony at the Gazebo on the Town Common in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The Committee is hosting a “Sunday Taps Vigil” starting at 7:00 p.m.

The ceremony will consist of a short tribute to American soldiers, veterans and their families and is expected to last 15 minutes. The ceremony will include the sounding of the 24 hauntingly beautiful notes of “Taps”.

The following is an open letter sent to the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton in support of a new Library.

Dear Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton:

We are writing to urge the Board of Selectmen to proceed with plans to apply for a State Construction Library Construction Grant for a new library in Hopkinton.

Creatures of all species – including four-legged friends or feathered fowl -- are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s 19th Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 3.

Please be advised that Town of Hopkinton Recycling Center located on Route 135 at Hopkinton/Westborough Town Line will be open on Sundays this Fall beginning October 17, 2010 for six (6) consecutive weeks for Leaf and Brush Disposal and Fall Cleanup.

In Volleyball, the Hopkinton Varsity beat Millis today 3-0 with game scores of 26-24, 25-19, 25-17. The Hiller’s record stands at 4-1.

Senior outside hitter Emma Sweetapple led the attack with 11 kills, 2 aces and 10 service points. She also had 12 defensive digs.
Junior setter Katy Cook had 25 assists and 1 kill. Katy excelled serving with 5 aces and 15 service points.
Sophomore libero Kristen Cooprider played well defensively with near perfect serve receive and 8 digs.

Boston— Representative Carolyn Dykema is pleased to announce that on Saturday September 25th from 10 am until 2pm the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting its first ever national prescription drug take-back to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. The collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts has established more than 100 collection locations across the Commonwealth including the Holliston, Hopkinton and Westborough Police Stations within the 8th Middlesex District.