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Coming back from a tough loss against Norton, the Boys Cross Country team came out on top against Dover-Sherborn today with a final score of Hopkinton 25, Dover-Sherborn 30.

"What a great day for a race," said Coach Fairbanks. "We pulled it off. Nice effort by all."

Top runners for Hopkinton included Evan Park finishing second with a time of 14:48, followed by Kyle Driscoll at third with a time of 14:57.

See attachment for complete results.

Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) applauds Governor Deval Patrick for signing into law bipartisan legislation increasing the age of juvenile jurisdiction from the 17th birthday to the 18th birthday as it stands in 38 other states.

On Tuesday, September 17th, 2013, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) testified before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in support of her bill to establish the MetroWest commission on the status of women and girls (S. 1842).

Over 100 local elected officials from across the Fifth District have joined together to endorse Karen Spilka's campaign for Congress. Comprised of school board members, library trustees, selectmen, and state representatives and senators, these men and women are backing Karen as the clear choice to go to Washington to fight for Massachusetts families. As elected officials, these individuals have worked alongside Karen and know firsthand her drive, her determination and her commitment to doing the right thing for Massachusetts.

The 8th Grade Boys' Soccer Team opened their season with a 2-2 tie in Ashland on Tuesday. Johnny Francis opened the scoring in the first half with a goal assisted by Devon Rutter. The game was tied 1-1 at halftime. Hopkinton took the lead in the second half on a corner kick goal scored by Connor Delaney. Hunter Clarke, Zach Sisitsky and David Hart played solid games for the Hillers.

The Town of Hopkinton has filed suit in Middlesex Superior Court against the Massachusetts Gaming
Commission (MGC) alleging that the Commission has withheld public records contained in the
gaming license application of Crossroads Massachusetts LLC, the business entity behind the
Foxwoods casino proposal in Milford. In April and July of this year, the MGC provided the Town with
records pertaining to the businesses and individuals backing the proposed casino, but much of the

Are you new to town and looking to meet other Hopkinton residents? The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation is hosting a New Resident Social on Thursday, September 26 at the library

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main St., Hopkinton, MA

Come meet other newcomers to Hopkinton at a New Resident Social!

The Ashland Fire Fighters Union has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. They become the 33rd labor organization supporting her campaign and the first public safety union to endorse in the Fifth District special election.

Victims’ advocate Les Gosule today announced that he is exploring a run for the Massachusetts Senate by setting up a campaign account.

“For 13 years I worked to pass Melissa’s law. I got a firsthand view of how bills can be bogged down in the legislative process year after year. It’s time to put people ahead of politics. That’s why today I’m taking the first steps to test the waters for running for the State Senate,” said Gosule.