October 2008 - Posts

• Hopkinton field hockey, determined to advance, again reaches semifinals

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR For the third consecutive year, the Hopkinton field hockey team is headed to the Class M-S semifinals. This season, coach Patty Connolly said her team has the talent and the desire necessary to take the next step and perhaps win Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:24 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, sports, field hockey, hopkinton high school

• Hopkinton boys soccer team continues fine season with pair of recent victories

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR They may not be as big or as fast as the 2006 or 2007 Class M championship teams, but they’re in a familiar place nonetheless. The Hawks, 4-1 winners at Raymond on Friday, Oct. 10, celebrated Columbus Day with a 4-0 triumph Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:53 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, soccer, sports

• Hopkinton encouraged to ‘Get Smart’ and recycle to save money

  BY JENN McDOWELL The Hopkinton Recycling Committee hopes a new way to increase recycling and reduce waste disposal costs will entice the town to join 46 others across the state and “get smart.” The SMART (Save Money And Reduce Trash) program, Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:43 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, waste management, recycling

• Hopkinton murderer denied appeal

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Despite the support of his victim’s mother, a convicted murderer’s appeal was denied by the governor’s office 17 years after he killed his girlfriend in Hopkinton. Shayne Pitts, who shot and killed his then-girlfriend Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:38 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, crime

• Hopkinton welcomes new library director

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY It’s been a while since Donna Dunlop worked in a town library, but it hasn’t taken her long to get her footing back behind the reference desk. Dunlop took over as the new Hopkinton Town library director on Sept. 1, after spending Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 10:34 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, library

• Hundreds show support for family of Hopkinton offi cer Sean Powers

  BY SARAH LEBRUN In a sea of motorcycles and bikers, there was one common purpose – to support the family and memory of Hopkinton police officer Sean Powers. On Saturday, Oct. 4, 304 people turned out for a motorcycle ride to benefit the Powers family. Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 10:28 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, police, fundraiser, crime

• Hopkinton grads will need more classes

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Hopkinton school officials approved a plan to increase the high school’s graduation requirements, putting the policy into effect beginning with next year’s incoming freshmen class. Board members had a final read-through of Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 10:24 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, School board, hopkinton high school

• Hopkinton boys soccer still unbeaten after OT win vs. Fall Mountain

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR Despite thoroughly outplaying their opponents, the Hopkinton Hawks were forced to scrap for victory No. 6. Still, by handing Fall Mountain its fourth overtime setback, 2-1, on Monday, Sept. 29, HHS remained undefeated and on track Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:57 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, soccer, sports, hopkinton high school

• Ban on construction debris under attack in Hopkinton

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY The topic of burning construction and demolition debris has once again come up in New Hampshire, as a Massachusetts company is suing the state Department of Environment Services to get a ban on burning the materials overturned. New England Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:47 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Hopkinton, selectmen