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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 21: PJB looks for giving tree donations

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day.

Project Just Because sets up giving trees across Hopkinton

Project Just Because is continuing its mission to deliver gifts to children in need this holiday season.

Its annual holiday program looks to provide “an assortment of holiday gifts” for children as young as a month old all the way up until age 18.

Those interested in providing a gift can find one of several giving trees throughout both Hopkinton and surrounding towns.

Locations in town include the library, Town Hall, Alltown Fresh gas station and convenience store, Cornell’s Irish Pub, Hopkinton Center for the Arts and more.

“People can take a heart [off the trees], each has a single item,” said Cherylann Walsh, president of Project Just Because (PJB).

Once a gift has been purchased, it can be dropped off to PJB at its South Street location. The last day to drop off items is Dec. 19.

Walsh says the program is simple to participate in, though getting people to buy gifts for older kids can be a challenge.

“We do have trouble on that end for older children,” she said.

Additionally, Walsh encourages Hopkinton families in particular to reach out if they are struggling this holiday season.

“If there is a child from Hopkinton and the budget is hard this year, the child does not have to go without,” Walsh said.

“That child will have a holiday, whatever they celebrate,” she added.

Project Just Because giving tree

The Hopkinton Public Library has three of Project Just Because’s giving trees on display by its entrance. PHOTO/HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Latest News

During Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, Hopkinton Treasurer/Collector CJ Paquette reviewed how declining interest rates, gains in investments and modest balance increases in town funds were positive markers for the town’s finances.

This week’s Police Log features two arrests, along with reports of students stuck in an elevator, someone hitchhiking near the Interstate 495 ramp, and horses running loose on Cross Street.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents its annual Winter Exhibition Auction & Sale, which starts next Tuesday and runs through Dec. 16.

Town meetings tonight include the School Committee (7) and Community Preservation Committee (7).

Photo of the Day

Youth basketball players from Hopkinton stand in front of Celtics players for the national anthem during Saturday’s Hopkinton Basketball Association Night at the Celtics.

HBA Celtics night

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR

1 Comment

  1. Ray Peterson

    At least the Hopkinton players hand their hands over their hearts during the anthem. The Celtics players with their hands in their pockets is not a good look.

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