1. Cultural Council Grants: Are you a member of a Hopkinton group that needs funding for your cultural programs? You can request funds from the Cultural Council grants program.  2. Voter Registration: The state and federal election is just more than a month away; are you registered to vote? Keep in mind that if you have not filled out all the necessary town survey paperwork you may have become an inactive voter. To find out the status of your voter registration, stop by your Town Clerk's Office before Oct. 17 (the last day to register). While the election is on your mind also check out our …

1. Solarize Hopkinton Extended: It was announced over the weekend that the Solarize program offered through the Mass. Clean Energy Center has ben extended through the end of October. Just as the pricing reached Tier 4 the announcement was made. For more information on the deal email solarizehopkinton@gmail.com. 2. Holliston Company's New Hire: Terracon Corporation recently announced the addition of Jason Kallio to its sales team. Kallio will drive sales of the company's custom fluid management solutions designed for the biopharmaceutical and ultrapure water sectors. If you have a new hire …

1. World Vegetarians Day: Did you know there is a day to celebrate the vegetarian awareness month? According to the North American Vegetarian Society the day was created to "promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism." 2. Network of Enterprising Women: Jen Vondenbrink will share how Pinterest works, strategies on  how to use Pinterest for your business and next action steps you can take if you want to use Pinterest as a marketing tool for your business. If you're a businesswoman stop by  Faith Community Church at 8:15 a.m. to learn about how Pinterest can …

1. Ayla Brown at Pejamajo: You've seen her on American Idol and you've heard her perform the national anthem at many sporting events, now it's time to see Ayla Brown in person. She will be performing at Pejamajo tonight at 9 p.m., tickets cost $10 each. 2. HPTA Carnival: The HPTA invites Hopkinton residents to their annual Carnival starting Saturday at 10 a.m. on the town common. There will be inflatables, games, arts and crafts, carnival food, entertainment and much, much more. Showers are expected in the morning and if needed a rain date has been set for Sunday, Sept. 30. 3. Baypath Humane …

1. Deval Patrick Chat: Have you ever wanted to ask the Governor a question? Today is your chance. Gov. Patrick will be doing a live chat with Patch at 1:30 p.m. today. Be sure to tune in and see what he has to say. 2. Massachusetts Republican Survey: Republicans from Massachusetts have responded to a survey and they say Sen. Scott Brown should focus his campaign around the economy if he wants to gain ground in the race. The full Republican survey results are posted here. 3. Massachusetts Democrat Survey: Democrats have responded to a survey and they say Elizabeth Warren should focus her …

1. Go to the Park: The weather looks fine for most of the day, but morning showers and evening thunderstorms may put a damper on the day. If the sun stays out today may be one of the last chances you have to head to the State Park in Hopkinton or Stoddard Park in Holliston . 2. Apple Picking: If you're looking for something a little more seasonal, check out Highland Farm to pick your own apples. Here's a list of other places to pick your own apples. 3. Read a Book: Today could be a great day to read a book. Kids might have homework to do or maybe they even need to finish their summer …

1. Front Street Water Main: Today at approximately 9:30 a.m., crews will be flushing portions of the newly installed water main on Front Street. This flushing is necessary in order to test the mains and prepare them for active service. Please check your water before using it to ensure that it has cleared from the flushing, should any discoloration occur. The DPW estimates the flushing to take approximately one hour to complete. 2. Yom Kippur: The Jewish Day of Atonement begins tonight at sundown. As a result schools will be closed tomorrow. Check out the events calendar to plan your children…

1. Celebrate Holliston: Did you enjoy the celebration on Saturday? Tons of residents showed up at Goodwill Park and many even took pictures. Check out the Celebrate Holliston User Gallery here and be sure to add your photos. 2. Help Prevent Suicide: Hopkinton resident Liz DeMore is going to be participating in Out of the Darkness Community Walk to help support suicide prevention. DeMore, who's oldest child Dan committed suicide in 2011, has set a personal goal of $1,000 but with your help she can meet and exceed that amount. If you would like to donate to the Out of Darkness Walk to help …

1. Celebrate Holliston: Tomorrow is the big day! The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Placentino School, and the field day events start at 10 a.m. at Goodwill Park. Enter in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, try the chili and listen to some local music. Patch Editors including Sean O'Donnell and Justin Saglio will be around taking pictures, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take your own. There will be a contribution gallery on the site around mid-day Saturday and a full gallery on Monday morning. 2. Help Project Just Because: Winter can be the hardest time of the year and as it approaches …

1. Regional Dispatch Voted Down: At last night's meeting, the Holliston Board of Selectmen voted to "respectfully decline" to join a regional dispatch center for emergency services. After a lengthy process it was determined there would be so much upfront cost that it would not be a viable option. They are looking in to other ways to cut redundancies throughout town. 2. Yard Sales For Local Groups: Do you want to get rid of some of your old stuff, but not quite have enough for a yard sale? Donate your goods and help support local groups. In Hopkinton, Baypath Humane Society will be holding a…

1. Boost the Hillers: It's the last week to get your membership in and be sure that you can get our stadium seat/special gifts. Don't delay. Download the form or join online. 2. Businesses Together in Holliston: Michelle Cordani of Pure Intentions is presenting Food Labeling 101 hosted by Karyn Edison of Dancing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Register before Oct. 10 for a discount http://www.mypureintentions.com/ 3. Hopkinton Relay for Life: The 2013 website is up. If you sign up online before 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 21 you will get a 50 percent discount on your registration fee. Just…

1. Donate Your Books: The Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library are asking you to help with their next fundraiser. Donate your gently loved books for their upcoming book sale. Donations can be brought to the library. 2. Parade Pictures Wanted: Celebrate Holliston is this weekend and it all stats with the town-wide parade. Editor Sean O'Donnell will be taking pictures but we want to see your pictures as well! There will be a photo gallery posted before the parade starts, and Sean will upload his pictures before noon. You can upload yours at anytime throughout the day. 3. Volunteers Needed: …

1. Car Free Week: The Patrick-Murray Administration is encouraging residents who are able to leave their cars in the driveway and try going “car-free” – by bicycling, walking, public transit, carpooling or vanpooling for Massachusetts Car-Free Week starting today. Check out  the blogs section for all the details.   2. Lamb Gets PAC Endorsement: Last week Francis Faulkner, Associate Director of Citizens for Limited Taxation, announced that CLT's 2 ½ PAC has endorsed Marty Lamb for State Representative. "We are pleased to place our support behind Marty Lamb. He is the candidate who can be …

1. Ride The Bus: Hopkinton students that want to ride the bus are almost all situated. At last night's School Committee meeting Superintendent Hiersche said all elementary students are on busses, leaving 36 middle and high school students still looking for transportation. 2. Celebrate The Bronze Award: Two Holliston Cadet Girl Scouts that have recently earned their Bronze Award will be honored in a small ceremony on tonight 7 p.m. at St. Michaels Church on Highland Street in Holliston. Rep. Carolyn Dykema will be in attendance along with the Girl Scout families and friends. All community …

1. Citizens of the Year: Each year at Celebrate Holliston local residents are recognized as citizens of the year. This year Andrew Porter and Pamela Zicko are recipients of the award. Stay tuned for bios on each resident. 2. Boosters Offer Benefits: The Hopkinton Hillers Boosters club is looking to increase their membership as fall sports begin this year. They're offering a limited edition sports seat to those who join before Sept. 21. 3. Evening Activates Canceled: This week the Hopkinton Health Department announced that all evening activities from town will be canceled or rescheduled. Read…

1. iPhone 5 Announcement: Today at noon eastern time, Apple will be holding conference where it is expected to reveal the iPhone 5. This past weekend we asked Patch readers if they were going to upgrade and the results were pretty split. Will you be ordering the new phone? 2. Go For a Walk, Bring a Friend: With the fall here, Baypath Humane Society is in need of dog walkers. If you have gone through orientation already, email volunteer@baypathhumane.org with your availability. If you haven't gone through orientation, please head to www.baypathhumane.org, click on the volunteer tab and fill …

1. September 11th Remembered: The Hopkinton Public Library is honoring those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks . Listen closely for bells ringing at 8:47 a.m. and 9:03 a.m.  2. Volunteers Needed: Celebrate Holliston is coming up Sept. 22, but volunteers are needed starting now. If you want to find out how to help contact Lina Arena DeRosa, linaad19@gmail.com or 508-429-2624.  3. Newcomers Food Drive: Over the weekend, members of the Holliston Newcomers Club collected donations of non-perishable food outside Shaws Supermarket in Ashland. According to club president Fran …

1. Farm Tour: Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston, will be doing a farm tour of the 8th Middlesex District with Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard Sullivan. Dykema and Sullivan will be at Outpost Farm at noon then head to Water Fresh Farms around 1 p.m. 2. Be Prepared: Hopkinton's Boy Scout Troop 1 invites all boys age 11-18 to attend a Monday night meeting in the next few weeks. More information can be found on the Announcements Page. 3. Spilka Distributes Knapsacks: Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, will be at Project Just Because this afternoon to help with promote its back to …

1. Newcomers Fair: The Holliston Newcomers Club will be hosting their annual fair on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holliston Historical Society . The fair will showcase all of the social and civic activities that the Newcomers have planned for the 2012-2013 season. It will be a great chance to learn more about the Newcomers, to sign up for new activities, to join or renew your membership, and to see plenty of familiar faces – and some new ones too. 2. Are you ready for some football?: High school football in the TVL starts up TONIGHT, and the Panthers and Hillers are ready to get the …

1. Vote Today: Today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. polls in Hopkinton and Holliston will be open to voters for the primaries. Voters who have designated a party on their registration can vote for who will move on to face challengers from the other parties in November. Voters in Holliston will be voting at Holliston High School ; voters from Hopkinton will be voting at Hopkinton Middle School. 2. Dancers Wanted: Are you a sugar plum fairy? How about a nutcracker? The Dancing Arts Center in Holliston is looking for non-dancers and dancers ages 5 1/2 to adult to audition for parts in The Nutcracker …