Town Manager Norman Khumalo was to present the consolidated fiscal year 2023 budget to the Select Board for discussion at the board’s Tuesday night meeting, but a late-breaking development forced a change in plans. “One of the most consequential factors in the...
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 2
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 and video of the day. State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, a Holliston Democrat who represents Hopkinton, announced Monday...
Select Board roundup: Boston Marathon organizers praise Hopkinton; Lykan TIF close; budget discussion delayed
Boston Marathon organizers appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday night to receive a parade permit for the April 18 event — the 126th running of the prestigious race — and gushed about their relationship with Hopkinton. “We are immensely grateful for the...
HHS graduation car parade gets tentative approval from Select Board
The Hopkinton High School rolling car parade for graduating students, scheduled for June 4, was unanimously approved by the Select Board at Tuesday's meeting, but with the understanding that class representatives must work with town departments that expressed safety...
State Rep. Dykema to depart for job with clean energy company
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, a Holliston Democrat who represents Hopkinton, announced Monday that she was resigning her post as of Feb. 11. Dykema, who was elected in 2008 and has served ever since, has taken the position of Northeast policy director with Boston-based...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 31
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 and video of the day. Saturday's storm dropped more than a foot of snow in Hopkinton, leaving residents to dig...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 28
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 and video of the day. Since Mary Korbey died in 2015 following a battle with cancer, the Hopkinton High School...
Independent Thoughts: HHS girls basketball finds fitting honor for Korbey
Since Mary Korbey died in 2015 following a battle with cancer, the Hopkinton High School girls basketball program has tried to identify an appropriate way to honor her. That’s not an easy task, considering what a special person Mary Korbey was. A Hall of Fame athlete...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 27
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 and video of the day. Sean Farrell has been a high school hockey standout, an NHL draftee and a Division 1...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 26
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 and video of the day. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, retiring Police Officer Phil Powers was recognized for...
Select Board roundup: Officer Powers lauded; health director notes positive signs regarding COVID surge
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, retiring Police Officer Phil Powers was recognized for his 34 years of service to the town, primarily as the school resource officer. “Thank you doesn’t really come close to covering what needs to be said,” Select Board Member Muriel...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 25
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 and video of the day. Speaking at the Board of Health’s meeting on Monday, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe said...
Health director predicts Hopkinton is near COVID peak: ‘We’re seeing unprecedented numbers’
Speaking at the Board of Health’s meeting on Monday, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe said Hopkinton’s COVID numbers continue to climb as the omicron surge rages on, but he expects the number to start dropping by the end of the week. McAuliffe said as of Monday morning...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 24
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 and video of the day. The School Committee at Thursday’s meeting approved the fiscal year 2023 budget of...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 21
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 and video of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee held a virtual meeting Wednesday evening with its primary...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 20
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 and video of the day. Nomination papers for town positions available in the May 16 Annual Town Election are...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 19
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 and video of the day. Hopkinton’s Cumberland Farms ended 2021 with a stroke of good luck. The West Main Street...
Hopkinton store sells winning $10M lottery ticket
Hopkinton’s Cumberland Farms ended 2021 with a stroke of good luck. The West Main Street store sold the first $10 million winning ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10,000,000 Bonus Wins instant ticket game. Cumberland Farms will receive a $50,000 bonus for...
Select Board finalizes Boston Marathon charity number distribution
The Select Board held a meeting Tuesday to decide which local organizations would receive a charity number for the 2022 Boston Marathon. The town received 50 numbers from the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the historic race. Town Manager Norman Khumalo...
MWRTA reduces bus service, including Hopkinton route
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority announced that it is temporarily reducing service on three of its lines due to COVID-related staffing shortages. One of the affected lines is Route 5, which runs along Route 135 from the Blandin Avenue Hub in Framingham to the...