Barn Burner to Help Kamitian Field Sports Facility

The Holliston Athletic Boosters Association is hoping you will have a hootin' good time while supporting their endeavor to build a new ticket booth, snack stand and bathroom facility at the high school athletic fields.

Here's a situation many residents of Holliston have encountered while cheering for the panthers at the high school: it's halftime and you need to use the restroom, but the closest one is inside the school and they don't allow re-entry to the games. This one also may be familiar: your child wants to go get a snack but the concession stand is almost out of sight so you need to walk over with them. Well, the Holliston Athletic Boosters Association has a solution and they need your help to make it a reality. The boosters are hoping to build a new $75,000 facility at the entrance to the main field and they expect it to be ready for the fall sports season. "It feels like a real community effort," Patty Osten said. "Many local businesses, clubs …

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Holliston Marathon Runner "Couldn't Move" When Bombs Went Off

Rachel Harrison was too exhausted to move when bombs exploded soon after her marathon finish.

Still No Suspect or Motive in Marathon Bombings

An 8-year-old boy was one of the victims killed near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Letter: Hopkinton Will Recapture Marathon Magic

Hopkinton Selectmen Brian Herr was one of many runners who were stopped before finishing the Boston Marathon.

Submitted by Brian Herr, Hopkinton Selectman Dear Friends,  Yesterday I ran in my 24th consecutive Boston Marathon in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The first 25 miles were exhilarating yet exhausting at the same time. From Kenmore Square onward something was amiss. At mile 25.5, just before the turn onto Hereford and Boylston Streets, we were stopped in our tracks by race officials. My marathon was over and the saga that followed was just beginning. Eventually I got out of the city safe and sound. Far too many were not as fortunate! In the weeks and months ahead we will find out who, what and why. In the interim our attention, energy and prayers will remain focused on the individuals and families impacted by this cowardly …

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Boston Marathon 2013 Explosion: Social Media Reports

Reports and updates on the reported explosions on Boylston Street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Reports and pictures from the reported explosions at the Boston Marathon today are coming in via Twitter and Facebook. Reload this article as Patch pulls together more reports from social media. 

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Hopkinton Marathoner Running for Joe Andruzzi Foundation

Recently recovering from multiple knee surgeries, the first-time marathon runner will be running as a part of the Joe Andruzzi Foundation marathon team.

Marathon Runner Supporting Hopkinton's 300th Anniversary

Meaghan O'Neil is raising money for the 2015 celebration.

With less than two years until Hopkinton's 300th Anniversary, members of the celebration committee are reaching into all aspects of life in town to raise funds and awareness. That's where Meaghan O'Neil comes in. O'Neil is a Framingham resident, but as a long-distance runner Hopkinton is where it all starts. Members of the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee will be at the Hopkinton Town Common over the weekend and on race day. If you're interested in donate, you can make a check payable to "Friends of Hopkinton Anniversaries" and sent c/o Pat Lynch, PO Box 373, Hopkinton MA 01748.

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