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The Economy: A Local Reality Check
Please Take the Survey!
The Federal Reserve recently issued the results of an economic survey taken across the country. Their results yielded a relatively positive economic outlook for the New England States. What's your take on the local economy? Please take the online survey.
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Passage of Dykema Legislation Good News for Vintage Auto Enthusiasts and Small Automotive Businesses
Everyone enjoys the beautiful vintage cars that we often see in local parades. Until now, it's been difficult to register these cars in Massachusetts. This will change because of Rep. Dykema's bill (H3201), which passed this session. This legislation will also give a boost to all the local automotive businesses who supply the auto hobbyists. An article on the bill's passage was recently printed in the Holliston Reporter. |
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Steps Toward Greater Transparency
Two new websites give the public better access to state government and budget information.
 The new website provides easier access to information about legislation, legislative sessions and the state budget. From the site, you can view legislative formal sessions live online, check the history of bills and view the legislative calendar. The next step needs to be adding online access to legislative committee hearings.
The Center's new "Understanding Our Tax System: A Primer for Active Citizens," provides extensive information including historic state revenue trends and comparisons between Massachusetts and other states. A great site for those who like to dig into the data and helpful background for understanding state financial decision-making. |
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90th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Essay Contest
 This year marks the 90th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage. In observance of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, junior and senior high school students are invited to compete in a Citizenship in Action contest by submitting either a 400-600 word essay, a digital video under 3 minutes in length or a poster up to 22"x28" in size. More information about the contest is available at www.mass.gov/ago/womensequality. |
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Upcoming Community Events
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Holliston
Saturday, September 25 Parade at 9am
Field Day from 10am - 4pm
Sunday, September 19th, 10am - 4pm
(rain date September 26th)
Asa Whiting House
Journey for Jona Virtual Fundraiser to support the family of Jona Ghelli who will be traveling to Germany on Sept. 30 for stem cell treatment. Read a local MWDN article and details on how to donate here. |
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Hopkinton
Hopkinton Town Commons
(rain date October 3)
Hopkinton Town Common Hopkinton Senior Center Silent Auction
Saturday, October 3, 9am
Hopkinton High School |
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Medway
Farmer's Market
Mondays 3-7pm throught October
Choate Park
Sunday, October 17, 10am
Shady Oaks Farm |
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Southborough
Neary/Trottier complex
St. Mark's Field
September 20th 8am breakfast, 9am start
Juniper Hill Golf Course |
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Westborough
Saturday, October 2nd, 10am - 4pm
Bay State Commons
Sunday, October 3rd, 11am
Highfields Golf and Country Club
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VOTE TODAY!
Don't forget to vote in the primary election today,
Sept. 14!
Polls are open from 7am - 8pm.
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Upcoming Office Hours
Rep. Dykema will be holding open office hours in Holliston, Hopkinton and Medway this week. No appointments necessary, just come on by!
Holliston
Friday, September 17th
8:00-9:00 am
Holliston Grill
800 Washington St
Holliston, MA 01746
Hopkinton
Friday, September 17th
10:00-11:00 am
Hopkinton Gourmet
43 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748 Medway
Friday, September 17th
noon-1 pm
Gaetano's Bakery
Gould's Mall, 74 Main Street
Medway, MA 02053 |
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