September 2007 - Posts

• Lunch prices up, students buying down

  Lunch sale numbers are down at Hopkinton Middle/ High School, leading school officials to look at possible solutions to get more students to purchase lunches. During the 2006-07 school year, approximately 225 to 250 middle and high school students purchased Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:45 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, schools, students, food

• Winning combination – So far, Hopkinton’s strengths too much for foes

  BY JERRY LIPTAK A month ago, Hopkinton boys soccer head coach Scott Zipke was cautiously optimistic about his team’s 2007 season. The optimism stemmed from the group’s strong offensive attack and steady, sound goalkeeping. And the words of Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 26, 2007 7:33 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, soccer, sports

• Back in the saddle – Hopkinton therapy center offers chance to care for horses

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Maintaining a horse stall doesn’t seem like the most rewarding task. But for Mike Moritz and many other visitors to the Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center in Hopkinton, however, the time spent at the barn leads to some of Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:28 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, horses, therapy

• Paper’s test gets strong reaction – Hopkinton pleased with outcome

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Officials in Hopkinton are pleased with the outcome of an investigation Neighborhood News recently conducted of how open town governments are. While some towns in the area were reluctant to give up information, Hopkinton complied with Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:26 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, police, schools, local government

• Painful loss – Hopkinton falls in shutout; player injured

  BY DAVE CHOATE The girls of the Hopkinton varsity field hockey team knew they were going to have a rough time against undefeated Derryfield. No one expected it to be this rough. Hopkinton lost to unbeaten Derryfield on Sept. 12, 2-0, dropping the Lady Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:10 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, sports, students, field hockey

• Contoocook Carry scheduled for Sept. 23

  First hosted in 2002, the Contoocook Carry (formerly the Carr-Shumway) Triathlon and Walk returns Sunday, Sept. 23, to offer athletes, families and the occasional four-legged participants a chance to run, paddle, bike or walk to support the community. Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:17 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Contoocook, walking, triathlon

• Police guard arrest reports

  BY SARAH LEBRUN Of the 16 police departments we visited, there was an even split between who allowed us to see a list of police activity and arrests for the week, and who didn’t. While the Right to Know Law does not specifically address the need Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:05 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: police, local government, New Hampshire

• Permits needed – Town must OK plumbing and electrical work

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Hopkinton residents looking to perform home electrical and plumbing renovations will now need to apply for permits with the town. The permit, which is separate from a building permit, will cost $25 for town residents, though that fee Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 05, 2007 6:16 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, selectmen, renovations, home repair