Hopkinton had its first fatality from COVID-19 when a man in his 90s passed away earlier this month. The death was reported by the town on its Friday COVID-19 udpate. According to Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe, the man, who was very active, suffered an...
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Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 17
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. At his daily coronavirus press conference...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 16
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday in this space we had an update on...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 15
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The oft-delayed Hayden Rowe/Chestnut Street...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 14
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday's strong winds brought down a number...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 13
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Residents of Roosevelt Lane held a tribute to...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 10
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The Hopkinton School Committee met online last...
School Committee votes to eliminate April vacation
The School Committee voted at Thursday’s online meeting to eliminate April vacation, meaning the final day of school is scheduled for June 17. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh recommended the change. “Because we started our remote instruction sort of full force on the...
Independent Thoughts: Perfect time to consider environmental concerns
When the town scheduled a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) listening session for March 24, it was before the coronavirus pandemic turned the community upside down. In hindsight, the timing was appropriate. Because while the session (held online) focused on...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 9
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. At his Wednesday state coronavirus briefing,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 8
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. During last night's Select Board meeting (held...
Select Board tabs Bennett as police chief; Town Election moved to June 29
Joseph Bennett was named the town's new police chief during Tuesday night's Select Board meeting, pending agreement on a contract. Bennett, the deputy chief and a 25-year veteran of the force, has been serving as interim chief since Edward Lee's last day on the job,...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 7
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The Select Board has a meeting tonight (6:30),...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 6
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Hopkinton resident Bob Dobinski's events...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 3
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Hopkinton Public Schools will start its...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 2
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The town released a COVID-19 update yesterday,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 1
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. With the state's death toll from the COVID-19...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 31
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. The town yesterday gave an update on the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 30
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday the president extended the national...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 27
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Appearing on HCAM’s Hangout Hour show...