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Poster celebrates 50th anniversary of Boston Marathon’s wheelchair division
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce will be offering a unique way to commemorate the Boston Marathon this year.
For the first time, the chamber is making its pole banner design available as commemorative posters for members of the general public to purchase. The posters come in two sizes and are available on the Chamber of Commerce website.
“Whether you’re a marathon enthusiast, a supporter of the wheelchair division, or simply a fan of Hopkinton’s deep connection to the race, this is your chance to bring home a piece of the tradition,” a press release from the chamber states.
This year’s design honors the 50th anniversary of the wheelchair division. The Boston Marathon became the first major marathon to include a wheelchair division after Bob Hall completed the race in 1975, according to the Boston Athletic Association.
Chamber of Commerce president Brooks Farrar commented in the press release that the goal of releasing the design as a poster was to allow the Hopkinton community at large to participate in the pole banner tradition.
“Hopkinton is where it all starts, and we’re excited to offer a keepsake that allows everyone to celebrate the town’s role in marathon history,” Farrar stated.
Latest News
The Community Preservation Committee learned at its meeting Thursday night that nearly all of its funding recommendations had received support from the Capital Improvement Committee, save a $300,000 request to partially fund an adaptable playground.
The latest Schools Notebook highlights local collegians recognized by their universities for scholastic achievement.
Hopkinton boys hockey coach Scott Hayes said his young team is ready to make some noise as it enters the postseason.
This week’s Sports Roundup highlights upcoming postseason play for multiple Hopkinton teams, track and field standout Sean Finnegan winning the 2-mile race during the state Division 2 meet on Feb. 13, and the upcoming Mary Korbey 3v3 basketball tournament.
The Hopkinton Trails Committee and the Hopkinton Trails Club will be hosting their monthly trail volunteer workday this Saturday at the Hughes Farm Trail property.
Town meetings tonight include the Planning Board (7).
Photo of the Day
A river of ice cuts through a blanket of snow at the bottom of an incline near the Legacy Farms North housing development.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
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