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65-450: Willard Richards was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts , to Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe on June 24, 1804. He was the youngest of eleven children. At the age of four, he injured his head in a fall and was left with some residual muscle tremor and paralysis. As a child, Richards was very inquisitive and would ask questions and read constantly. This was especially the case during the six months

130-568: A few farms scattered north of the much smaller Lake Whitehall and its accompanying cedar swamp, and was the site of a grist mill on Whitehall Brook as early as 1714. Within or near the Miscoe-Warren-Whitehall Watersheds ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern), remains of large pits have been found. The pits were lined with bark by the Native Americans and used to store corn over the winter months. At one time, it

195-552: A few weeks before it was burned. In 1815 another military camp, Fort Edwards, was built nearby at a different location. Warsaw became an important fur trading post and one of the earliest American settlements in northern Illinois. During the 1840s, Warsaw was a center of opposition to Mormon settlement in Nauvoo and other areas in Hancock County during the conflict sometimes known as the " Mormon Illinois War ". The local newspaper at

260-610: A local historic district which comprises properties around the Town Common, on East Main St. and the south side of Main St. The district was expanded in 2000 to include the Town Hall and in 2001 to include Center School. The Hopkinton Supply Company Building on Main St., located slightly west of the district, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Former factory worker housing in

325-444: A secondary color. Hopkinton is the corporate headquarters of Dell EMC , a global manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. Dell EMC, in addition to providing $ 1 million in annual real estate tax revenues, is a major contributor to the town's schools and recreational services. On September 7, 2016, Dell and EMC merged, creating Dell EMC. Hopkinton is situated 26 miles (42 km) west of Boston in

390-580: Is a city in Hancock County , Illinois , United States . The population was 1,510 at the 2020 census, a decline from 1,607 in 2010. The city is notable for its historic downtown. The city of Warsaw began in 1814, when young Major Zachary Taylor founded Fort Johnson on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River across from the mouth of the Des Moines River . Fort Johnson was occupied only for

455-661: Is available to South Station and Back Bay Station, Boston, via the MBTA Framingham-Worcester Commuter Rail Line which connects South Station in Boston and Union Station in Worcester. Travel time to Back Bay is about 50 minutes. Originally called the Framingham Commuter Rail Line, Framingham was the end of the line until rail traffic was expanded to Worcester in 1996. The line also serves

520-532: Is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon , held annually on Patriots' Day each April, and as the headquarters for the Dell EMC corporation. At the 2020 census , the town had a population of 18,758. The U.S. Census recognizes the central village within the town as a census-designated place , with a population of 2,651 at the 2020 census. Hopkinton also includes the village of Woodville , which

585-683: Is easily accessible from nearby Framingham. MassPort provides public transportation to all airport terminals from Framingham via the Logan Express bus service seven days per week. The bus terminal and paid parking facility are located on the Shoppers' World Mall property, off the Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 13, between Route 9 and Route 30, at the intersections of East Road and the Burr Street connector. Warsaw, Illinois Warsaw

650-542: Is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November, with an average rainfall of 4.69 inches (119 mm). According to an estimate by the UMass Donahue Institute , between the 2010 census and 2020 census, Hopkinton was the fastest-growing community in Greater Boston. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,925 people, 4,957 households, and 3,978 families residing in

715-532: Is in the center of town, at the intersection of Main Street ( Massachusetts Route 135 ) with Cedar Street/Grove Street ( Massachusetts Route 85 ). The neighborhood of Woodville is in the western part of the town, along Route 135 at the north end of Whitehall Reservoir. Hopkinton State Park is in the northern part of the town, extending northeast into Ashland. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

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780-789: The Concord River watershed leading to the Merrimack River . North Pond, in the southwestern part of town, forms the headwaters of the Mill River , which flows south to join the Blackstone River in Rhode Island . Echo Lake, in the southeastern part of town, is at the headwaters of the Charles River , which flows east to Boston Harbor . The climate in Hopkinton tends to be hot and humid during

845-598: The MetroWest region of Massachusetts. Interstate Route 495 divides the town into east and west zones, which are connected by numerous spokes providing direct access to the airport and other communities in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area. Hopkinton is served by two interstate highways and two state highways . Interstates 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike ) and 495 , form an interchange on

910-428: The 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run to Boston. It is also a sister city of Marathon, Greece . Hopkinton is in the southwestern corner of Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts, 17 miles (27 km) east of Worcester, 26 miles (42 km) west of Boston, and 195 miles (314 km) from New York City. It is bordered by six towns: All but Ashland and Holliston are in neighboring Worcester County . Hopkinton village

975-756: The Center School Feasibility Study in May 2008, Hopkinton had been involved in an Elementary School Building Project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority . The solution approved unanimously by the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee and the MSBA was to build a new K–5 Elementary School on the town-owned Fruit Street property and then decommission the aging Center School. Residents voted down

1040-568: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , edited by B. H. Roberts . In July 1842, Richards went on a short mission to New England. In 1844, Richards was made the recorder of the Council of 50. On May 4, 1842, Richards was one of nine men to whom Smith presented the endowment . Richards was incarcerated in Carthage Jail with Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith , and John Taylor on June 27, 1844, when

1105-641: The Finance Committee; articles dealing with planning and zoning to the Planning Board; articles relating to by-laws to the By-Law Committee, and so forth. Hopkinton Annual Town Election is held on the third Monday in May. Polls are open 7:00am–8:00pm. All Hopkinton precincts vote at the Hopkinton Middle School. Massachusetts has 14 counties which were regional administrative districts before

1170-472: The Marathon Elementary School building. Hopkinton offered a fee-based full-day kindergarten option for the first time during the 2010–2011 school year via a lottery system. Free full-day Kindergarten was made available to all Kindergarten students starting in the 2014–2015 school year. Hopkinton Public Schools does not offer any foreign language education before Grade 7. Since residents approved

1235-530: The Mississippi, Keokuk, Iowa lies 3.5 miles to the northeast and the city of Hamilton lies approximately six miles to the east-northeast. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Warsaw has a total area of 7.47 square miles (19.35 km ), of which 6.52 square miles (16.89 km ) (or 87.29%) is land and 0.95 square miles (2.46 km ) (or 12.71%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 1,510 people, 691 households, and 435 families residing in

1300-464: The Revolutionary War. In 1997, the county governments of Middlesex, Berkshire, Essex, Hampden and Worcester were abolished. Many of their functions were turned over to state agencies. Its county seats are Cambridge and Lowell. The Hopkinton Public Library was founded in 1867. It has been located in the heart of downtown, just steps away from the Town Common, since 1895. Until 1955, bequests were

1365-609: The Town Meeting Warrant have been voted upon. The Town Meeting Warrant is a document composed of the articles to be voted upon. Any elected or appointed board, committee, or town officer, or ten petitioning voters, may request that an article be included on the warrant. Each article to be voted upon is directed by the Select Board to an appropriate board or committee to hear and provide the original motion at Town Meeting. All articles which require expending of funds are directed to

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1430-561: The Town's Charter Commission created a Town Manager position with more discretion, although the Town Manager still reports to the Select Board. Hopkinton's Annual Town Meeting begins on the first Monday in May, hosted at the Hopkinton Middle School or High School. The meeting only begins when a quorum is formed, with 128 registered Hopkinton voters in attendance. It continues on consecutive evenings, usually three nights in total, until all articles in

1495-517: The Warsaw Brewery opened in 1861 and operated for more than 100 years, ending production in 1971. The facility was renovated and reopened in 2006 as a bar and restaurant. Warsaw is located in southwestern Hancock County. It is bordered to the west and northwest by the Mississippi River, which forms the state border with Missouri . The community of Alexandria, Missouri lies due west across

1560-576: The Young Men's Christian Association in 1867. Seven members served as the Trustees, incorporated the Library and adopted by-laws for the government of the Library in 1890. The current building was built in 1895 with contributions from local and former residents of Hopkinton. The second floor was used as a lecture hall and was remodeled later as a children's room. A gallery was built to connect the Library building with

1625-413: The adjacent Episcopal Church after extensive renovation in 1967. This new section was named after the head librarian at the time, Mrs. Betty Strong. A special feature of the reading room is a stained glass window with a motif of water fountain bubbling water flowing over an open book and the inscription on the page reads "The fountain of wisdom flows through books." The large hall clock that still stands near

1690-412: The average family size was 2.32. The city's age distribution consisted of 24.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 29% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 53,920, and

1755-403: The average family size was 3.38. Population was well-distributed by age, with 33.6% under the age of 20, 3.4% from 20 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males. As of 2000, the median income for a household in

1820-696: The building and moved to a temporary location at 65 South Street while the historic building on Main Street undergoes a major renovation and expansion. In October 2017, the renovated and expanded library reopened in its downtown location at 13 Main Street. The Town of Hopkinton has a public school system which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Kindergarten students and first-graders attend Marathon Elementary School. Grades 2 and 3 attend Elmwood School. Grades 4 and 5 attend Hopkins School. Grades 6 through 8 attend Hopkinton Middle School. Grades 9 through 12 attend Hopkinton High School . The town also has an integrated preschool currently located in

1885-497: The center of town, contrasted against the more rural areas surrounding it, are visual reminders of Hopkinton's past. In 2005, the town established a second historic district in the village of Woodville. The Woodville Historic District Commission was formed the same year. Ninety-seven properties are included within this district. The village of Woodville has retained its distinctive village atmosphere and strong architectural connection to Hopkinton's industrial development and growth from

1950-529: The circulation desk was presented to the Library by Mrs. F.V. Thompson and Mr. Abram Crooks. The library was transferred to the town government in May 2010. Five members were appointed as the Library Trustees. Starting from May 2011, elections have been held annually for the members of the Library Board according to the new town charter. In January 2016, the library announced they would make renovations to

2015-425: The city. The population density was 202.17 inhabitants per square mile (78.06/km ). There were 762 housing units at an average density of 102.02 per square mile (39.39/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.50% White , 0.26% African American , 0.46% Native American , 0.73% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.00% from other races , and 3.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of

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2080-596: The clarinet. At age 27, he became an itinerant lecturer, traveling throughout New England giving lectures on various scientific subjects. At the age of thirty, after the death of his sister Susan, Richards decided to become a medical doctor. He studied at the Thomson Infirmary in Boston , focusing on medication and herbal preparations. He then settled in Holliston, Massachusetts , where he practiced medicine. In 1836, Richards

2145-487: The communities of Newton , Wellesley , Natick, Ashland, Southborough, Westborough and Grafton . Direct rail service to Boston, to New York, and to many other points on the Amtrak network (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is available through nearby Framingham. CSX Transportation provides freight rail service and operates an auto transloading facility in nearby Framingham. Boston's Logan International Airport

2210-686: The country eliminated these industries from Hopkinton. There are 215 Hopkinton properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places. The majority, 187, are located within the Cedar Swamp Archaeological District in Hopkinton and Westborough . The properties are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places . Twenty-three properties are included within the Hopkinton Center Historic District,

2275-528: The edge of the stream that drains from the swamp. Within the ACEC area are also two beehive shaped stone structures, about 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Their origin and use are unknown. Hopkinton gains national attention once a year in April as it hosts the start of the Boston Marathon , a role the town has enjoyed since 1924. The town takes pride in its hospitality as runners from all over the world gather in Hopkinton to begin

2340-633: The families for the Mormon Exodus of 1848. Richards was called as Second Counselor to Brigham Young in the First Presidency on December 27, 1847, in Council Bluffs, Iowa . After moving to Utah, Richards was involved in establishing the Deseret News , serving as its first Editor-in-Chief. In the provisional state of Deseret, Richards served as both secretary and president of the council. Once Utah

2405-427: The fund and incorporated the area, naming it in honor of its benefactor. Grain was the first production crop grown in the area, while fruit and dairy industries were developed later. Agriculture predominated until 1840 when the boot and shoe industries were introduced into the town. By 1850 eleven boot and shoe factories were established in Hopkinton. Fires in 1882 and the migration of those industries to other parts of

2470-448: The jail was attacked by a mob and the Smiths were murdered. Taylor was shot four times and severely injured, but survived the attack. Richards was unhurt and so supervised the removal of the bodies of Taylor and the Smiths. Over a year prior to the attack, Joseph Smith had told Richards that "the time would come that the balls would fly around him like hail, and he should see his friends fall on

2535-655: The local congregational minister resided in his parents' household. Because of his tendency to ask questions as to why things were the way they were, he was denied admission to the local congregational church. As the injury limited his physical activity, he focused his attention on education and obtained a teacher's certificate at age sixteen. He taught school in Chatham, New York , and in Lanesborough, Massachusetts . In 1823, he moved to Naussau, New York. Richards pursued additional studies in physical mechanics and science, and studied

2600-560: The median income for a family was $ 73,092. Males had a median income of $ 53,472 versus $ 25,859 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 31,066. About 5.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 is the community school district. It operates two schools, Warsaw Elementary School and Warsaw High School . Prior to 2008 Warsaw CUSD 316 operated its own junior high school; as of 2008 students at

2665-421: The mid-to-late 19th century. The area was an early cotton clothmaking center and the site of a major shoe factory. When Boston seized Lake Whitehall for its water supply in 1894, the factories along its shores were closed or moved to other sites, as they were considered sources of pollution. Remaining factories and other buildings were destroyed in a fire in 1909. In the 18th century, it was an agricultural area with

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2730-481: The new school at the March 21, 2011, Special Town Meeting and again at a Special Town Election on March 28, 2011. In May 2013 voters approved funding a new Center School Feasibility Study. The solution proposed by the new Elementary School Building Committee was to build a new Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 School at 135 Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85), on property newly purchased by the town for this purpose. This proposal

2795-576: The northern border of Hopkinton and neighboring Westborough. Proximity to Route 9 (The Boston/Worcester Turnpike) and Route 30 in Westborough, gives additional access to east/west destinations. Principal highways are: There is no passenger or freight rail service in Hopkinton. Hopkinton is served by the Southborough MBTA Station, located on the border of Hopkinton and Southborough on Route 85 at Southville Road. MBTA commuter rail service

2860-472: The only source of funding for the library. Since that time, the town government has been appropriating public funds for employee salaries, cost of cleaning the Library, utilities and assistance with the purchase of books. The library is now funded through various sources that include the Town Government, The McGovern Trust Fund, Annual State Aid and Friends of the Library. The town library was established by

2925-407: The population. There were 4,957 households, out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and

2990-409: The population. There were 691 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.24% were married couples living together, 7.81% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.05% were non-families. 30.97% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.96% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and

3055-678: The right and on the left, but that there should not be a hole in his garment." His first-hand account of the event was published in the Times and Seasons . Richards, his cousin Brigham Young, and other church elders left Nauvoo in February 1846, spending the remainder of the year at Winter Quarters, Nebraska . This first group entered into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. They then went back to Winter Quarters, arriving on August 21, 1847, to gather

3120-499: The summer, with daily high temperatures averaging in the 80s. Temperatures in the 90s are also known to occur between June and August as high-pressure air masses push in from the south. Winters are typical of areas inland and west of Boston. Snowfall averages around 45" but can vary tremendously from season to season. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average minimum and maximum temperature of 65 °F (18 °C) and 84 °F (29 °C) respectively. The coldest month of

3185-524: The time, the Warsaw Signal edited by Thomas C. Sharp , was a vocal opponent of Mormon settlement and practices in western Illinois. The Mormons, led by Willard Richards , attempted to establish a settlement at a site just south of Warsaw during this period, but abandoned these plans due to local opposition and other problems. The city is notable for its well-preserved downtown with a number of remaining historic businesses. Founded by German immigrants ,

3250-540: The town has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72.3 km ), of which 26.2 square miles (67.9 km ) are land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km ), or 5.85%, are water. Besides Whitehall Reservoir, notable water bodies include Hopkinton Reservoir in the north, in Hopkinton State Park, and North Pond and Echo Lake in the south. Whitehall Reservoir and Hopkinton Reservoir drain north to the Sudbury River , part of

3315-557: The town was $ 89,281, and the median income for a family was $ 102,550. Males had a median income of $ 71,207 versus $ 42,360 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 41,469. About 1.3% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. Since its incorporation in 1715, Hopkinton has retained its original Open Town Meeting form of government. The town's day-to-day affairs had been directly overseen by an elected Board of Selectmen until 2007, when

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3380-404: The town. The population density was 568.4 inhabitants per square mile (219.5/km ). There were 5,128 housing units at an average density of 195.3 per square mile (75.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 93.1% White , 0.8% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 4.4% Asian , 0.4% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of

3445-409: The wedding. Richards married eleven wives in total. Willard and Jennetta Richards were sealed on May 29, 1843, and were among the first couples to be sealed. After struggling with illness all her life, Jennetta died on July 9, 1845, at age twenty-seven. Richards was ordained an apostle on April 14, 1840, by Brigham Young. In 1841, he moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, to be with the body of the church. He

3510-435: The year is January, with an average minimum and maximum temperature of 20 and 40 °F (−7 and 4 °C) respectively. Diurnal temperature variations tend to be fairly limited during summer, with a difference that can reach 18 °F (10 °C), and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 °F (8.9 °C). The annual average precipitation at Hopkinton is 51.25 inches (1,302 mm). Rainfall

3575-569: Was a close confidant of Joseph Smith , and became a practitioner of polygamy . There is indication that his first plural wife was 26-year-old Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde, who was already married to Orson Hyde (Hyde was away on a mission at the time). Richards returned to Richmond and retrieved his wife Jennetta, arriving back in Nauvoo on November 21, 1842. On January 18, 1843, Richards married sixteen-year-old Sarah Longstroth and fourteen-year-old Nanny Longstroth, who were sisters. Joseph Smith officiated

3640-521: Was also made recorder of the Nauvoo Temple . In December 1842, Richards was called to be the Church Historian and Recorder , a position he held until his death. In these two capacities, Richards maintained Smith's schedule and recorded most of his activities. As church historian, he subsequently wrote a total of 1,884 pages on the history of Smith. This work was later incorporated into The History of

3705-622: Was approved by voters at a November 2015 Special Town Meeting. The new Marathon Elementary School, named after a public town survey, is located on Route 85 in Hopkinton, and opened for the fall 2018 school year. Hopkinton High's school mascot is the Hiller "H", as the sports teams are known as the Hopkinton Hillers. Previously the teams were known as the Hopkinton Stonethrowers. The school primary colors are green and white, with orange as

3770-471: Was believed that the waters flowing from the large swamp south of Pond St., under Pond St. and into Lake Whitehall contained magical healing powers. As a result, the area quickly was built up as a resort area. Visitors came by stagecoach to the Hopkinton Hotel, which was located between Pond St. and the lake. The mineral baths and their powers lured the visitors to the area. The baths can still be viewed by

3835-688: Was born on July 17, 1839, but died of smallpox just five months later in October. They had two surviving children, a son, also named Heber John, born in Manchester, England, in 1840, and a daughter, Rhoda Ann Jennetta, born in 1843 in Nauvoo, Illinois. Jennetta Richards was in poor health, and after traveling across the Atlantic Ocean in April 1841, Richards took her to live with his siblings in Richmond, Massachusetts , while he went on to Nauvoo, Illinois . Richards

3900-405: Was called on a brief three-month mission to the Eastern United States. Immediately upon his return, he was called on a more extended mission to Great Britain . This put him among the first missionaries of the LDS Church to go to Britain. Richards served a total of four years on his mission to Britain. He helped with the Millennial Star 's publication. With his high level of education, Richards

3965-443: Was established as a historic district in 2005. The Town of Hopkinton was incorporated on December 13, 1715. Hopkinton was named for an early colonist of Connecticut, Edward Hopkins , who left a large sum of money to be invested in land in New England, the proceeds of which were to be used for the benefit of Harvard University . The trustees of Harvard purchased 12,500 acres of land from the Native American residents with money from

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4030-475: Was in Warsaw, Illinois , from September to December and did not take up residence in Nauvoo until December 1841. He was in Warsaw on a missionary assignment to found and supervise a settlement of church members there. Richards was a member of the Nauvoo City Council from 1841 to 1843. He also was a member of the Masonic lodge at Nauvoo. In 1843 he was made recorder of the Nauvoo Municipal Court. He became Joseph Smith's private secretary in December 1841, when he

4095-483: Was introduced to the newly published Book of Mormon by his cousins, Joseph and Brigham Young. Richards read the book twice within ten days and soon made preparations to move to Kirtland, Ohio , to join the Church of the Latter Day Saints ; a bout of "palsy", however, prevented him from traveling until a year later. Richards was baptized on December 31, 1836, by Brigham Young and ordained an elder on March 6, 1837. Shortly following his ordination as an elder, Richards

4160-415: Was often counseled by Heber C. Kimball to focus on the basic tenets of the gospel. Richards was the moving force behind establishing the first branch of the church in Manchester. He was appointed first counselor to the president of the European Mission, Joseph Fielding . Richards married Jennetta Richards on September 24, 1838, while on a four-year mission to England. Their first child, named Heber John,

4225-466: Was organized as a territory, he served as its secretary. He was also postmaster of Salt Lake City . Richards died in Salt Lake City on March 11, 1854, and was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery . He was 49 years old. He was described as "calm and even minded" despite his physical challenges. Hopkinton, Massachusetts Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County , Massachusetts , United States, 25 miles (40 km) west of Boston . The town

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