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Kilduff focusing on Marathon Center after relinquishing Chamber of Commerce role

In its most recent newsletter, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce announced its executive director, Tim Kiliduff, is stepping down.

“After too many years of commitment and service to count, the time has come for [Kilduff] to step down from his role with us and shift his focus 100% to his passion project, the 26.2 Foundation, and bringing the International Marathon Center to life,” the chamber stated in its newsletter.

In an interview with the Independent, Kilduff stated his departure from the chamber will allow him to focus on bringing the International Marathon Center (IMC) project closer to fruition.

Kilduff serves as president of the 26.2 Foundation, the organization driving the IMC project.

“The IMC has tremendous economic upside for the community and region,” said Kilduff, “but the reality of raising funds for a $30 million facility is going to take a lot of time and energy.”

“There’s only so much time in a day,” he added.

Kilduff shared that his departure from the Chamber of Commerce also would allow younger members the opportunity to step up and lead.

“We have some really quality people who are on the board of directors,” he said. “It’s now time for them to take over the leadership reins.”

Added Kilduff: “The chamber’s in good hands.”

26.2 Foundation Executive Director Tim Kilduff (left) makes a point to the Select Board while seated alongside architect Scott Richardson and Mike Laurence, a member of the 26.2 Foundation board, during a meeting in August. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Latest News

The Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday selected a bid for a third-party reviewer, discussed schedule changes and looked at timing for the Charleswood School project.

This week’s Move in Style Athlete Spotlight shines on Malia Grant. She featured as a strong second runner during the girls cross country team’s championship section of the season after putting in “consistent summer training,” according to coach Jean Cann.

The Primarily Potters Show and Sale at Hopkinton Center for the Arts runs from Friday to Sunday.

HCA will host the request-driven, rock ‘n’ roll singalong experience Dueling Pianos Featuring Savage Pianos on Saturday night

Town meetings tonight include the Housing Authority (6) and the Hopkinton Democrats (6:30).

Photo of the Day

Volunteers from Faith Community Church unload hundreds of gifts they collected for children in need at Project Just Because on Tuesday.

PHOTO/JERRY SPAR