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 proposed Lincoln Street/Cedar Street Extension development was the primary...
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Planning Board addresses concerns regarding proposed Lincoln Street/Cedar Street Extension development
The proposed Lincoln Street/Cedar Street Extension development was the primary focus of Monday’s Planning Board meeting, with the discussion centered on whether the area would be better served with two cul-de-sacs or a through road. The Planning Board received...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. A Women’s March was held Saturday morning at the Town Common, joining similar...
HHS sports roundup: Rare loss for girls XC; boys run past Holliston
The Hopkinton High School girls cross country team fell to visiting Holliston on Saturday by a score of 25-32. It marked the program’s first loss in a dual meet since September of 2013, snapping a 41-meet win streak. Olivia Jones was second overall and Autumn...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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 fall sports season might not be normal, but the boys and girls cross country...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton's health director is optimistic that the town can host a safe...
Independent Thoughts: Health director hopeful about safe Halloween
Halloween has a few things going for it in terms of being a pandemic activity. Many trick-or-treaters already are wearing masks, and they’re outside. The primary concern is contact with residents giving out treats. So Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe is...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton Middle School principal Alan Keller emailed HMS families Monday...
Lake Maspenock extended drawdown OK’d by Conservation Commission
At last Tuesday’s Conservation Commission meeting, the commission voted to approve the Department of Public Works’ request to conduct the triennial 8-foot drawdown of Lake Maspenock in an effort to kill weeds at the bottom of the lake, despite concerns related to the...
Principal: Member of HMS community tests positive for COVID, but school still on
Hopkinton Middle School principal Alan Keller emailed HMS families Monday evening to announce that "a person in the HMS community has tested positive" for COVID-19. "The Hopkinton Public Schools are working closely with the Community Tracing Collaborative (CTC) and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton High School's soccer, field hockey and cross country teams opened...
Sousa marries Kirkwood
Katelyn Sarah Sousa and Connor William Kirkwood were married at Lakefalls Lodge in Stoddard, New Hampshire on Sept. 6. The wedding was officiated by Leonard Layne and followed by a reception at the lodge. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sousa of...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 9
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 High School’s fall sports teams — aside from golf, which already is...
Town clerk clarifies mail-in ballot deadline after some voters receive wrong information
Town clerk Connor Degan clarified the deadlines for mail-in ballots after indicating that instructions mailed with some of the first round of ballots mistakenly have deadlines from last month's state primary election. "Fewer than 200 voters of the more than 5,600...
HHS soccer, field hockey, cross country open modified seasons this weekend
Hopkinton High School's fall sports teams — aside from golf, which already is off to a 3-0 start — open the season this weekend with contests against Medway. The sports will play with modified rules designed to limit contact, and only play against a "pod" of five...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton native Sean Farrell was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the...
HFD: Storm causes dozens of incidents with poles, trees, wires
According to the Hopkinton Fire Department, there were dozens of incidents involving damage to poles, trees and wires in town cased by Wednesday evening's storm. While there were minimal power outages, the HFD requested residents "stay off the road if you can." Around...
Hopkinton’s Farrell selected in Round 4 of NHL Draft by Canadiens
Hopkinton native Sean Farrell was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round (124th overall pick) of the National Hockey League draft on Wednesday. A 5-foot-9, 175-pound forward, Farrell was ranked 62nd among North American skaters in the final 2020 NHL...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The decaying 19th century-era house at 83 East Main St., sitting on a parcel of...
Historical Commission seeks answers about decaying building at 83 East Main
The decaying 19th century-era house at 83 East Main St., sitting on a parcel of land next to Weston Nurseries, was the primary topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s Historical Commission meeting, with members agreeing to reach out to developer Roy MacDowell to see if...