August 2008 - Posts

• Hopkinton State Fair begins August 28

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY CONTOOCOOK – Whether making the trip for the demolition derby, agricultural displays or simply a sausage sandwich, visitors from all over come to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the annual Hopkinton State Fair. The fair, Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:37 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Contoocook, event Reviews

• Hopkinton officer killed by drunk driver

  BY JENN McDOWELL A young Hopkinton police officer who just joined the force in April after serving two tours of duty in Iraq was killed on Thursday, Aug. 14, when a drunk driver rear-ended him. Sean Powers, 24, was driving his motorcycle back to his home Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 5:24 PM by Bow Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, police, crime

• Hopkinton recreation director has passion for the outdoors

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY After living in Alaska in a tent with no electricity, residing in Hopkinton must seem tame in comparison for Justin La Vigne. The Hopkinton Recreation Director has lived in a variety of states across the country, but has found a home Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:33 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton

• 220 kids participate in Hopkinton day camp program

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Within a small area near Kimball Pond in Hopkinton, children kayak, color, fish, and play hide and seek. Hopkinton’s summer day camp wrapped up another successful season after providing about 220 children the chance to take part Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:27 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, Kids & Family, budget, camping

• Hopkinton resident takes role as interim town administrator

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Hopkinton will have its second interim town administrator in the past year, as Bob Veloski has accepted a job in Sanbornton. Resident John Boatwright, who has lived in town for more than 40 years and has worked on multiple boards in the Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:00 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, town