November 2007 - Posts

• State champs prove talent isn’t confined to bigger schools

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Hopkinton coach Scott Zipke said he hopes the memory of back-to-back state champions reverberates for years to come. “Those leaving, they left a legacy of excellence and served as an example that we strive for excellence here Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:32 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Merrimack Valley, high school sports, soccer

• Selectmen officially accept gifts for town

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY The Hopkinton Board of Selectmen accepted a long list of gifts from town members to clear the books of any donations that have not properly been received since 2002. Laws require donations of more than $5,000 to the town be accepted during Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:29 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Merrimack Valley, donation, selectmen

• Local artist and veterinarian team up to enhance waiting room

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Guests to the Apple Tree Animal Hospital in Contoocook, pet or owner, will now have something to look at while waiting to be called into Robert Furness’ office. Eileen Ketcham, one of the doctor’s regular visitors of the human Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:48 AM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Contoocook, Apple Tree Animal Hospital

• Hopkinton siblings lead Derryfield to championship

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR When Katherine DiPastina joined the Derryfield field hockey team as a freshman, she excelled immediately, not only starting throughout the season but led the Cougars with 12 goals. So it came as no surprise to Derryfield coach Lenny Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:15 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Merrimack Valley, high school sports, field hockey

• Candlelight, music, memories help celebrate Veterans Day

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY As Sunday afternoon became evening, a large group of Hopkinton residents stood in the center of town with candles in hand. The flames not only served as a small source of warmth for those in attendance at Civil War Park, but also to honor Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:04 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Merrimack Valley, Civil War Park, Veterans Day

• Hopkinton seniors have a place to call home

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY When Gene Slusser donated $1 million to build a senior center in Hopkinton, his guidelines were simple. “Here’s the money. Start right away and do a good job,” he said. Now, after nearly two years in the works, the Slusser Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:10 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, seniors

• A strong foundation – First Congregational Church of Hopkinton celebrates its 250th anniversary

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Looking down from the choir balcony in Hopkinton’s First Congregational Church, Ruth White recalls the many changes that have taken place over the years, from the paint on the walls to the chandelier, and to friends who have come Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:08 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, history, religion

• Selectmen ponder conflict of interest

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY A Hopkinton selectman was chastised for sending public information to a newspaper owned by another selectman and not releasing it to all media outlets. Louise Carr, who has been planning the Slusser Senior Center, raised the question Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:05 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, selectmen

• The defense rests – Marked all year, Hopkinton still takes second-straight crown

  BY RYAN O'CONNOR If Winnisquam was Cinderella, then Hopkinton refused to be Prince Charming, smashing her glass slipper and leaving its own 3-0 footprint instead. In the Class M boys soccer championship on Monday, Nov. 6, the fourth-seeded Hawks allowed Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:55 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, soccer, sports, students