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CHELMSFORD, Mass. – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office recently concluded its inaugural Special Citizens Academy with a graduation ceremony and lunch for the 18 participants who completed the four-week program.

Roseann Sdoia author of "Perfect Strangers: Friendship, Strength and Recovery After Boston's Worst Day" shares her experiences as a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, Wednesday June 7 at 7:00 pm at the Hopkinton Historical Society, 168 Hayden Rowe. The event is co-sponsored by the Hopkinton Public Library and the Historical Society. Books will be available for purchase and Roseann will sign copies. Free and open to the public.

Join Hopkinton Public Library and HCAM for “Hidden Hopkinton” Wednesday, June 14 7 p.m. at the HCAM Studios. (77 Main Street)

If you are a Hopkinton community member interested in participating in this low-key roundtable to talk about what you do at your job for 10-15 minutes, please contact Heather Backman at hbackman@hopkintonma.gov or 508-497-9777.

On Memorial Day 2017, ceremonies took place at memorial locations and the town common in Hopkinton. Ceremonies occurred at the Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville followed by the King Flag Pole, St. John's Cemetery and Soldiers Mound at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Mayhew Street. The events featured a salute to the flag, Placing of Wreaths by the American Legion and Scouts, Patriotic songs performed by the Hopkinton High School Band, readings of the "Gettysburg Address" and a Gun Salute followed by the playing of Taps.

On Memorial Day 2017, ceremonies took place at memorial locations and the town common in Hopkinton. Ceremonies occurred at the Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville followed by the King Flag Pole, St. John's Cemetery and Soldiers Mound at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Mayhew Street. The events featured a salute to the flag, Placing of Wreaths by the American Legion and Scouts, Patriotic songs performed by the Hopkinton High School Band, readings of the "Gettysburg Address" and a Gun Salute followed by the playing of Taps.

You won’t want to miss this! Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s 6th Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, June 4, 2017, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Hopkinton High School Parking Lot. This event has something for boys and girls of all ages!

Say "Have a Great Summer" and "Thank you!" all at the same time.  The Thank-A-Teacher program is a great way to tell your child's teachers how much you appreciate the work that they do!  Each educator honored by a donation receives a personalized card from the Education Foundation thanking them for their work, and includes the name of your child.  The flyers will be sent home next week in your child's backpack or you can download it here! 

Faith Community Church’s Student Mission Team will host a HUGE Garage Sale/Plant Sale/Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 10, from 8am - 2pm at Faith Community Church, 146 East Main Street, Hopkinton. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards this summer’s student mission trip to Pittsburgh.