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HOPKINTON- Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton, Massachusetts welcomes Amanda Clark as their new Garden Center Manager. She will oversee the day to day operations of the Garden Center.

Amanda has two decades of experience in retail management and has managed several Garden Centers in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. She is a graduate of MN Riverland Technical College located in Rochester, Minnesota and has several accreditations including Minnesota Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional and Master Gardener.

The Hopkinton Education Golf Ball Drop fundraiser will be held Monday, June 2 at 5:30pm at Hopkins Elementary School, with a rain date of June 3. The event will feature hot air balloon rides, weather permitting, courtesy of ReMax Executive Realty. The golf ball dropped closest to, or in, the hole wins $1000; furthest from the pin wins $100. Golf balls cost $10 each, or six for $50, and tickets are available from Liz Gormley, at gormley.elizabeth@gmail.com, or Maureen Belger, at mwb853@gmail.com.

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is hosting its 22nd Annual Against the Tide fundraiser in Hopkinton on June 21st and the 15th Annual Against The Tide fundraiser in Brewster on August 16th. Against The Tide is an inspiring and fun walk, run, swim, kayak, or aquathon event that supports breast cancer prevention.

To promote this wonderful event and support our mission of breast cancer prevention, the MBCC is requesting your help by running our prepared Against the Tide 2014 PSA.

The Town of Hopkinton is encouraging all residents who are interested in helping govern Hopkinton to apply now to any board of committee. If you have been curious or interested in giving your time, expertise or perspective on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved!

The Town of Hopkinton is encouraging all residents who are interested in helping govern Hopkinton to apply now to any board of committee. If you have been curious or interested in giving your time, expertise or perspective on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved!

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is proud to announce the dates for the 2014 Youth Public Safety Academy. The Academy is open to all children ages 9-11 who reside in Middlesex County. Over the course of each week, cadets participate in a range of team building activities, learn about emergency preparedness and are introduced to law enforcement officials both at the Sheriff’s Office and their local public safety agencies. This year, the cost of the YPSA is $75.00 per cadet with breakfast, lunch and other costs included.

Dan Field’s challenging personal journey began on December 10, 2002, when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Following two rounds of surgery and radiation treatment, Dan went into remission for nearly 10 years.

Unfortunately, in July of 2012, his cancer returned. Since then, Dan has endured multiple clinical trials and treatment. Through it all, he continues to approach every day with an extraordinarily positive attitude and extreme grace.

‘Just Ignore It’ Doesn’t Always Work in Situations With Bullies.

Teens being bullied at school are often advised, “Just ignore it.” But there are many things they can and should do.

The Massachusetts Department of Education requires school districts to report students eligible for assistance as a member of a military family as defined by the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

What Children Are Eligible for Assistance Under the Compact?
Children of:
Active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders
Members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for (1) year
Members who die on active duty

As the parent of a young child, you may have wished for quiet. As the parent of a teen, you will probably get what you wished for.
It’s typical for children to start zipping their lips when they become teens.

Some reasons:
~They worry that parents may be shocked by what they have to say. It’s easier to be quiet than to risk upsetting you.
~They are naturally separating from you. Keeping some private thoughts is an important part of the journey toward becoming an adult.