In case you missed it, the town last month announced plans to install barriers along West Main Street, between the two gas stations, in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents there — a section of roadway Police Chief Joseph Bennett previously noted is the...
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Health Department hosts COVID vaccine clinics throughout November
The Hopkinton Health Department announced a series of COVID vaccine clinics in November. All clinics will be held at the Public Health Nurse's Office in Town Hall. The clinics, for ages 6 and older and using the Moderna bivalent booster, are scheduled on the following...
Select Board roundup: Marathon numbers distributed; MassDOT to pay for Main Street adjustment; new town employees welcomed
At Tuesday's meeting, the Select Board selected the local organizations and town departments that will receive a charity bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon. The town received 50 invitational entries from the Boston Athletic Association and previously set its policy for...
Select Board roundup: Altaeros Energies discusses possible move to South Street; HPS solar agreement moves forward
Representatives from Altaeros Energies presented to the Select Board on Tuesday about their company and discussed the possibility of relocating to South Street if it was able to receive support via a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement, special permits and other...
Health Department hosts vaccine clinics Oct. 21, Oct. 25
The Hopkinton Health Department will host COVID and flu vaccine clinics on Friday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon, and on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4-6 p.m. Both clinics will be held at the Public Health Nurse's Office in Town Hall. The Oct. 21 clinic will offer the Moderna...
Independent Thoughts: Library of things lands in Hopkinton
Libraries are evolving, and Hopkinton Public Library is doing its part to keep up with the times. A popular venture now is a “library of things” — a collection of items not traditionally associated with libraries. Hopkinton debuted its library of things last month —...
Select Board roundup: Town addresses concerns about narrowing of Main Street; Marathon charity number policy set
Anyone who has driven on the newly redesigned section of Main Street just east of the Wood Street intersection can see that the area for vehicular traffic is more narrow than it was before this summer’s redesign, with sidewalks on both sides limiting driver’s options....
Photos: Art on the Trail
A ceremony was held Thursday to introduce this year's Art on the Trail exhibit on Center Trail. The Hopkinton Cultural Council event runs from Oct. 2-16. This year’s theme is land art — “Nature’s Gallery, Branching Out” — and artists were encouraged to focus on...
Independent Thoughts: Election harassment hits home for Degan
If you follow national politics, undoubtedly you have heard about the ongoing movement by Donald Trump-supporting conspiracy theorists to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election by going after local election officials. It wouldn’t seem likely to...
Select Board roundup: Regional emergency communications center studied
During a short Select Board meeting on Tuesday night, Town Manager Norman Khumalo shared information about a feasibility study for a potential regional emergency communications center that would include Hopkinton and neighboring towns. Hopkinton, Grafton, Hudson,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. There’s no better way for Hopkinton to announce its return to (mostly) normal times than...
Independent Thoughts: Family Day makes long-awaited return; Baypath rescues beagles from Virginia facility
There’s no better way for Hopkinton to announce its return to (mostly) normal times than for residents to get together at community events, and this Saturday provides multiple such opportunities. The headline event is Hopkinton Family Day, which makes its return after...
Anderson relishes opportunity to lead HHS baseball
Matt Anderson, a Hopkinton High School alumnus who served as the baseball team’s pitching coach since 2017, was named head coach. He takes over for Steve Simoes, who stepped down after the 2022 campaign. Anderson graduated HHS in 2001 and was a Tri-Valley League...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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. When Ann Karnofsky was walking her two collies on Frankland Road on Aug. 30, she was...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, Town Manager Norman Khumalo indicated the Main Street...
Select Board roundup: Main Street progresses, new employees introduced
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo indicated the Main Street Corridor Project continues to progress. “Substantial work has been completed,” Khumalo said. “We’re now focusing on doing the work that will help us wind down ahead of the...
Photos: Girls soccer vs. Ashland
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team picked up a 3-1 victory over visiting Ashland on Monday. The Hillers have won their first two games to open the season.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, due to electrical conduit work on...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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 photo and video of the day. The Hopkinton Fire Department shared a photo of a "serious" two-car collision that occurred...