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MetroWest Veterans Services District Seeks a Part-time Veteran Agent

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The MetroWest Veterans Services District Seeks a PT (7 Hrs/Week) Veterans Agent- Under the direction of the Director, Veterans Services, the Veterans Agentdelivers essential services to Veterans and their eligible dependents residing in the communities of the district (Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton and Medway) in the administration of federal, state and local benefits to assist veterans, widows and dependents in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 115.

Hopkinton Voting Results

By Tom Nappi, News Director

The results for voters in Hopkinton:

Senator in Congress race: Brian Herr received 3,680 votes compared to Ed Markey's 2,477.

Massachusetts Governor: Charlie Baker received 3,754 votes compared to Martha Coakley's 2,243

Attorney General: Maura Healy received 3,073 votes compared to John B. Miller's 2,929

Secretary of State: William Francis Galvin received 3,530 votes compared to David D'Arcangelo's 2,237

Treasurer: Michael James Heffernan received 3,174 votes compared to Deborah B. Goldberg's 2,499

Planning Board Hears Sidewalk Plans for Ash Street

By Courtney Taylor, Master Control

During their November 3 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously voted to remove three trees and an additional tree if necessary along Ash Street as well as alter two stone walls in order to allow a sidewalk to be installed on the scenic road. At the last Town Meeting, $1.5 million was granted for the installation of sidewalks in different areas of town. Although it was the Planning Board who recommended the sidewalk be installed and it is a town project, abutters agree that this will help to make Ash Street safer. Present to speak on the issue was DPW director John Westerling.

Center School Feasibility Study Public Workshop

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER
22, 2014
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Hopkinton Senior Center 28
Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA

The Elementary School Building Committee invites the public to participate in a series of
community workshops related to the Center Elementary School Feasibility Study. The first
workshop will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Hopkinton Senior Center
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

B.A.A. Statement: Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of the City of Boston (1993-2014)

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The B.A.A. expresses our profound sadness at Mayor Menino's passing, together with our deep gratitude for the magnificent support to the Marathon, the B.A.A. and the hundreds of thousands of athletes who have run in Boston under his watchful eye. He was always one of the first spectators to arrive at the Marathon and the last to leave, including in 2014. He touched the event and the athletes in every way, every year. The race is diminished without him.

ESBC Meets October 27th at HCAM Studios

By Kelsey Simonson, Staff Producer

On October 27th at 6:30 p.m., the Elementary School Building Committee will host its monthly meeting at HCAM Studios at 77 Main St, Hopkinton. On the agenda for the night is an update on the designer selection process, as well as discussion of upcoming community forums.

To get up to speed with everything the ESBC has been up to before the meeting, tune in to ESBC Update Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 5:30 p.m., and Monday at 1:30 p.m. ESBC Update can also be viewed online here .

Video Segment: 2 Retiring Town Employees Honored and Plow Concerns Discussed

By Tom Nappi, News Director

At the board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday October 7th, A few residents expressed concern after receiving letters that their streets will not be plowed this winter due to a dispute with the construction company responsible for road maintenance; how

Rep. Dykema and the MetroWest Veterans Consortium Welcome Secretary Coleman Nee to Holliston for a Forum on Veterans Survivor Support Services

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Boston, MA— Last night, members of the MetroWest Veterans Consortium, including founding member Representative Carolyn Dykema, Representative John Fernandes, and Representative Jeff Roy, met with Secretary of Veterans’ Services Coleman Nee and Maggie Brothers of Army Survivor Outreach Services to discuss support services available for families of fallen service men and women. Veterans’ advocates from across the MetroWest region gathered to discuss current issues facing our veterans and ways the community can come together to better assist our service members and their families.