Since 1961 Hitchings Hardware has been a constant presence in downtown Hopkinton, providing its customers with basic hardware items with a focus on personalized customer service. The store has been a continuously operating hardware store since the early to mid 1800’s. All of that will come to an end on Wednesday, September 15 when its doors close for good.
Although it was close in the early part of the evening and again later in the night as the final results came in, Brian Herr, former chairman of the Board of Selectmen, was not able to edge out Holliston real estate attorney Marty Lamb in the Republican race for representative in the 3rd Congressional District.
Evan Nicholas Girardi, 20, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2010. Born in Mission Hills, California, he was the beloved son of Michael Daniel Girardi and Barbara (Rollinson) Girardi of Hopkinton.
Evan was a 2007 graduate of Hopkinton High School and a senior at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, studying Business with a concentration in Marketing. He held past summer internships at EMC Corporation in Hopkinton.
Congressman Jim McGovern formally announced today his bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District at www.JimMcGovern.com/announce.
“Today, I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for Congress because I’m anxious to keep fighting: to grow jobs, to help small businesses, to increase renewable energy, and to expand biotechnology.”
Hopkinton High School freshman Leah Raczynski was recently recommended by a school guidance counselor to be a participant in an interview for Meet Your Neighbor. Raczynski had been interviewed back in the winter by a Hopkinton Crier reporter before embarking on a distant trip to India with the Mission of Peace Youth Organization. Six months later, when asked to meet to talk about her trip and her life, Raczynski suggested meeting at one of her favorite Hopkinton locations, Lake Whitehall. The interview took place on a warm, sunny day back in June.
The September edition of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Physician Focus television program examines the problem of foodborne illness, how food becomes tainted, the kinds of diseases it can cause, who is most at risk, and what consumers can do to protect themselves.
The first annual Hopkinton Hiller’s Golf Tournament held on Monday, August 30 was a success, with a total of 100 players teeing off at Shining Rock Country Club in Northbridge. According to Head Coach Dick Bliss, over twenty-five parents, former players and businesses supported the high school golf team by sponsoring a hole.
“We raffled off over 30 really wonderful raffle prizes after our great barbecue dinner under the tent,” said Bliss.
The Hopkinton High School Drama Department, looking to raise funds for its upcoming trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is offering a “Friday Night on the Town,” Friday, September 17th from 6:30pm- 9:30pm in the Hopkinton High School auditorium. Children in grades 1-6 can join Ms. von Rosenvinge and the HHS drama ensemble as they follow the yellow brick road and enjoy the family movie classic with Dorothy and the cast of characters. In addition to the movie there will be special guest appearances from some of the movie’s favorite characters, as well as lemonade and popcorn for all!
Hopkinton’s newly appointed Director of Public Works Brendan O’Regan has been on the job since the beginning of August. HCAM News stopped by his office on Fruit Street for an update as he assumes his new responsibilities.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve O’Regan appointment on August 3, 2010. Hopkinton.
“Brendan joins the town with extensive DPW experience,” said Town Manager Norman Khumalo.
School Committee Chairman Rebecca Robak confirmed at her committee’s September 3 meeting that Superintendent Jack Phelan has announced that he will retire at the end of the current school year.
In addition to the School Committee’s goals for this year, a new task will now be required to replace Phelan.
“We will have to begin a superintendent search,” said Robak.
