Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 you want to let people know about, or any sort of announcement, it's easy to do. 3. Elite Yoga Teacher in Hopkinton: Hopkinton’s Lesley Reilly, owner of…
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 Fundraiser: From Baypath's event listing: "Our Yard Sale is HUGE!! Hundreds of items for sale. Get great bargains, knowing every dollar spent will …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
It's Yom Kippur which means Hopkinton and Holliston students are out of school for the day. Here are some things to do to keep the kids busy.
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 reading. If you need to pick up something new both public libraries are open for business. 4. Go to a Museum: There are lots of cool museums nearby. …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 Project Just Because gets more and more requests for help. Warm clothing, school supplies and food donations are always needed. To find out how you can…
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 yard sale at the end of the month to support the shelter. For Holliston residents, items can be given to the senior class for their auction . 3. …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 type the word "earlybird" in the discount code field. Spread the word. www.relayforlife.org/hopkintonma 4. Regional Dispatch: Tonight the Holliston …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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: The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event thanks all of their sponsors and all of those who volunteered their time to make the event happen. Planning is …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 trusted to protect the taxpayers at the State House," Faulkner said in a release. 3. Bielat Visits Polyarts: Congressional candidate Sean Bielat stopped…
Friday, September 14, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 members are invited to join and celebrate the girl's achievement. 3. Clean The Skate Park: This Sunday churchgoers from Grace United Methodist Church …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.
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 the full story here . 4. Snappy Dog of the Week: From the Snappy Dogs Facebook. This Friday's special is the Snappy BLT. Our version will feature a…
