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Creatures of all species – including four-legged friends or feathered fowl -- are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 4.

Dogs, cats, and others of God’s creatures – and their human friends – are invited to a special ceremony being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 61 Wood Street (Rte 135) in Hopkinton. The Blessing of the Animals will take place outside the church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a “Pet Friendly” service of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to attend.

In honor of the town of Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary, Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) is bringing Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town to the stage this November. First produced in 1938, Our Town explores the lives of people living in a small, quintessentially American town. Directed by Paul Champlin. Performances are November 12-15, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

In honor of the town of Hopkinton’s 300th Anniversary, Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL) is bringing Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town to the stage this November. First produced in 1938, Our Town explores the lives of people living in a small, quintessentially American town. Directed by Paul Champlin. Performances are November 12-15, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Roadwork is scheduled on the following streets. Work hours will be approximately 7am – 5pm on less otherwise noted.

The Hopkinton Police would like to advise the community that Pond Street will be closed on Monday September 21st. A contractor will be clearing power lines for Eversource. The work will take place in area of #59 Pond Street and go all day. This work will require the road to be closed between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. Pond Street will be closed between West Elm Street and Winter Street.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience!

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 15, 2015.

The Hopkinton Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2015 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.

According to Council spokesperson Barbara Timko, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Hopkinton -- including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 15, 2015.

The Hopkinton Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2015 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.

According to Council spokesperson Barbara Timko, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Hopkinton -- including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.