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Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 12, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Kim Tucker Tremblay has two longtime passions — helping others and running. She blends them now by running the Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton Emergency Fund. “I’ve always been into running,” she said. “I ran for the cross country team in high school, but...

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

by Susan Gonsalves | April 11, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Marisa Cofone may not be playing her flute these days, but she looks back fondly on her experiences in the music programs at Hopkins Elementary School and Hopkinton Middle School. “I didn’t continue playing, but I learned lessons from the great staff about how to...

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

by Chris Villani | April 10, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Keith Gilbreath has run a dozen marathons, including Boston, but when he takes to the starting line this April to run for Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse, it’s going to feel like a bit of a comeback. Gilbreath last ran Boston in 2023 before a bout with atrial...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

by Susan Gonsalves | April 10, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on Thursday approved a revised fiscal year 2027 operating budget totaling $71,207,200 — a reduction of $629,288. The change occurred because of a request by...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 10: DPW to launch water conservation program

by Hopkinton Independent | April 10, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. DPW aims to educate, engage residents on water conservation The Department of Public Works is...

Conservation Commission continues 75 South Street hearing

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing on proposed parking lot revisions to 75 South Street, noting that the project's scope was greater than anticipated. The applicant, Lance LaFave, intends to repurpose...