The Hopkinton Police Association held its annual Fishing Derby on Saturday at the Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association.
Photos: Police Fishing Derby
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Business Briefs: GRLA designs improvements to One Ash building
Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects of Hopkinton recently completed a renovation at One Ash Street, home to the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the Boston Marathon. Built in 1900, this 9,000-square-foot historic building is located on Route 135 next to the...
Senior Snippets, May 7 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Meserve Street flow test could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department is advising residents to be aware of potential water discoloration Wednesday following a required flow test on Meserve Street. Crews will be conducting the flow test at 6 p.m. Wednesday on Meserve Street, near the Next Generation Children's...
HHS students shine at HOSA event
HOSA-Future Health Professionals students from Hopkinton High School stood out at the Massachusetts State Leadership Conference held April 12 at Worcester State University. Despite a snowstorm, 75 HHS students competed in a variety of health care-related competitive...
Hopkinton’s Women’s Club recognizes local student achievers
The Hopkinton’s Women’s Club held its awards ceremony April 17, acknowledging local youth for their contributions to the community. Henry Benning was the MassStarr recipient, Shannon McKeon received the Jr. Endeavor Award, and Anna Noroian was the Mary McDonough...
Photos: Hopkinton Little League parade
Hopkinton Little League held its annual parade and opening day ceremonies on Sunday. The parade began at the Town Common and continued down Main Street to Carrigan Field, where the opening day ceremony was held.
Hydrant use due to brush fire could cause water discoloration
A large brush fire Thursday afternoon may result in water discoloration, according to the Water-Sewer Department. Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty informed residents in a notice on Thursday that a large brush fire resulted in fire crews utilizing hydrants around Pond...
Senior Snippets, April 23 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized for success
Kayla McCann, a senior Army ROTC student at Northeastern University, received the George C. Marshall Award “for recognition as the overall outstanding student in military and academic studies, leadership and physical fitness for the academic year 2024-25.” … At Tufts...
Vehicle fire on I-495 in Hopkinton leads to lane closures
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Tuesday at 8:26 a.m. that the two right lanes on Interstate 495 northbound at Exit 58 in Hopkinton were closed due to a vehicle fire. The closures were expected to remain in place for several hours. I-495...
Photos: Hopkinton hosts 129th Boston Marathon start
Hopkinton welcomed some 30,000 Boston Marathon participants along with thousands more volunteers and spectators for Monday's 129th running of the iconic race.
Boston Marathon winners: Korir best, Lokedi sets women’s course record
John Korir of Kenya broke free from a pack of runners at Mile 20 and pulled away to win Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 45 seconds. His older brother Wesley Korir won the race in 2012, making them the first siblings to be Boston champions. Korir...
Hydrant tests, PFAS filter work next week could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting two types of flow tests early next week, which could lead to water discoloration. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty stated that "multiple, required hydrant flow" tests will be conducted on Tuesday....
List: Hopkintonians in 2025 Boston Marathon
Local runners roundup: Callinan tackles Boston Marathon for youth football
Megan Callinan, a resident since 2016, will attempt her first marathon as part of a fundraiser for Hopkinton Youth Football. “Ever since I was a child, I have loved Marathon Monday!!” she wrote on her fundraising page. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a...
Marathon start times, road closures set
Roads leading to the start line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton are slated to close around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, and no on-street parking is allowed in the vicinity. Roads are to reopen by 1:30 p.m. Limited parking is available at Hopkinton State Park, and shuttle...
HHS students take top honors at state science fair
Hopkinton High School seniors Dylan Striek and Anoushkha Nair captured a first-place award at the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair on April 4 and qualified for a trip to Columbus, Ohio, to compete at the International Science Fair in May. Striek and Nair’s...
Photos: Land acknowledgment ceremony at HCA
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted a land acknowledgment ceremony Saturday with members of the Nipmuc Tribe.
Business Briefs: Massage Hall of Fame tabs Gammal
Anna Gammal, a longtime resident and owner of Body n’ Beyond Massage Therapy on South Street, recently was selected for induction into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the World Massage Festival in Las Vegas on July 29. “I am honored...
