Department of Public Works Director John Westerling, appearing before the Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting, provided an update on the issue with level of contaminants in the town’s water supply, indicating that another test showed even higher levels. “The second...
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Health director: Schools should keep masks for now; ‘Halloween is not canceled’ despite uptick in cases
In his COVID-19 update at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe noted the town is in the midst of a surge in cases and suggested the schools should continue to enforce mask use until younger children get vaccinated and teachers get...
Select Board roundup: Beloin new police officer; Priefer selected for Planning Board; precinct map approved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFAjB-OEMhs At Tuesday's Select Board meeting, Shannon Beloin was unanimously approved as the town’s newest police officer. Beloin worked the past five years in Provincetown, including a stint as a school resource officer. She...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 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. Art on the Trail is underway on Center Trail and runs through Oct. 23. The theme is “Walk...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 18
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 town announced Friday that the installation of the first electric manhole vault as part...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 15
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. Bob Cloutier — known for decades at Faith Community Church of Hopkinton as Pastor Bob —...
Independent Thoughts: Pastor Bob leaves legacy at FCCH
Bob Cloutier — known for decades at Faith Community Church of Hopkinton as Pastor Bob — gave his final sermon in October 2019 and talked about heaven. Cloutier had received treatment for prostate cancer in 2019 before he returned to the podium. He said that when he...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 14
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 High School senior Kevin Gu’s way with words has taken him all the way to the...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 13
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. Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh announced Tuesday that Hopkinton High School has...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 12
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. Monday’s 125th running of the Boston Marathon had a different feel to it, with the annual...
Photos: Boston Marathon start area
Monday's 125th running of the Boston Marathon had a different feel to it, with the annual race taking place in October...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 11
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. Following an hour-long discussion Thursday night, the School Committee decided to hold off...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 8
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. Isabelle Giordano is no stranger to running. As a student at Hopkinton High School, she...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 7
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. Bobbi Gibb is the first woman to run the entire Boston Marathon and she is recognized as a...
Dick Hoyt’s legacy lives on in Hopkinton
Dick Hoyt voiced optimism prior to the last Boston Marathon in 2019 that he might return to pushing his quadriplegic son, Rick, in the race that helped build the legacy of Team Hoyt. Tragically, Dick Hoyt did not live to see another Boston. The 80-year-old passed away...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 6
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. CrossFit is a workout regime best known for its ultra-high intensity and relatively short...
Porter promoted to deputy police chief, thankful for support of town
Prior to being approved by the Select Board on Tuesday as the new deputy police chief, John Porter shared his story of overcoming a rough childhood with the help of the Hopkinton Police Department. Porter said he was the child of an abusive father and was fortunate...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 5
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. Ann-Michele Dragsbaek didn’t play a single sport in high school. A mother of four, she...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 4
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. This year on Halloween morning, a couple hundred people, many in costume, will run a 5K to...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 1
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. Dora Garabedian helped start the Cultural Arts Alliance in the mid-1990s and was a driving...