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 video or two to brighten your morning. The state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education — after previously...
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Mass. education commissioner announces statewide mask requirement for K-12 students, staff
The state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education — after previously indicating each district would make its own determination — on Tuesday announced a statewide mask requirement for all public K-12 students and staff through at least Oct. 1. Education...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Hopkinton Public Schools Transportation Department announced Monday that bus...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 23
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hurricane Henri weakened and shifted away from Central Massachusetts after...
Severe weather expected Sunday as hurricane heads toward region
UPDATE, Sunday, 7 p.m.: The storm has shifted west, sparing Hopkinton from the worst weather. The National Weather Service indicated that there remains the possibility for heavy rain as Henri moves across Southern New England on Monday morning, but "little to no...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The School Committee voted 5-0 at its meeting Thursday night to open the school...
Independent Thoughts: Library highlights part of Hopkinton’s Black history
Librarian Linda Connelly recently put together an interesting and timely display on the Hopkinton Public Library’s main floor. Part of the display focuses on a black sock doll that was donated to the Hopkinton Historical Society about 50 years ago from a family living...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Masks should be worn in the Hopkinton Public Schools when students return to...
Nasrullah’s ascension sign of town’s diversity
When Irfan Nasrullah was elected chair of the Select Board on June 1 — believed to be the first non-white resident to hold the top governmental volunteer position in town — it was not only a statement by Hopkinton but, in a way, a message to the nation. The...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. As Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman prepares for his retirement on Aug. 27, he...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 17
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton resident Patrick Sansonetti started raising money for cancer research...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 16
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 was discussed at this past...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. At last week's Select Board meeting, the board addressed an issue raised by a...
Town seeks remedy to accident-prone location on West Main Street
At the Aug. 3 Select Board meeting, the board addressed an issue raised by a resident regarding a traffic issue at Cumberland Farms on West Main Street, where a number accidents — including some serious ones — have occurred. Resident Darlene Hayes made a request — her...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. At Tuesday's meeting, the Conservation Commission issued fines to The Trails,...
Town: Main Street project contractor strikes another gas line after violating Dig Safe law
The town announced Wednesday that the Main Street Corridor Project contractor, A.F. Amorello & Sons, struck an active gas line while doing work Monday near the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street. Eversource Gas was notified and repaired the leak...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Planning Board met Monday to approve the Connelly Farms nine-lot subdivision...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 10
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 video or two to brighten your morning. An email from Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh to district families...
Bollywood band to perform on Town Common this Sunday
The Parks & Recreation Department's Concert on the Common this Sunday will have an Indian flavor, as Din Check — billed as New England's premier Bollywood band — performs at 5 p.m. The performance coincides with India Independence Day and is part of Parks &...
Superintendent to discuss return to school, face coverings at School Committee meeting Thursday
An email from Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh to district families Monday indicated that Thursday’s School Committee meeting will include a presentation — but not a vote — about the return to school and face coverings to help protect against COVID-19. The...