The Hopkinton Health Department is hosting a COVID booster clinic for ages 50 and older on Friday (April 29) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The clinic, using the Moderna booster vaccine, will be held at the nurse’s office at Town Hall, 18 Main Street. Supplies are limited, and...
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Arrests/Police Log, April 26 edition
POLICE LOG April 19 5:25 a.m. A caller reported a ladder in the roadway of Interstate 495. Officer Benjamin Stickney responded and checked the area with a negative find, and another caller reported the ladder was on 495 northbound. The State Police were notified. 8:08...
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball, baseball post wins over Holliston
The Hopkinton High School softball team improved to 3-3 with an exciting 9-8 victory over visiting Holliston in eight innings on Monday afternoon, as Kelsea McCoy delivered the winning run via an RBI single. Hopkinton held an early 5-0 advantage, but Holliston roared...
Barbara Kimball, 94
Barbara Kimball, 94, of Hopkinton died comfortably at home in hospice, in the care of her family, just as she wanted. Born in Wellesley to the late Leroy and Anna Siebert, Barbara was determined to live her life her way. She took up flying when her father told her she...
HHS 11th in state in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings
In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Hopkinton High School is the 11th-ranked high school in the state and 371st nationally. Massachusetts’ top 10 consists of Boston Latin School, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School, Sturgis Charter Public...
Letter to the Editor: Richards-Cavanaugh, Devlin, Morand for School Committee
Hopkinton has a unique opportunity this year to elect three members to the School Committee. In this critically important election, we are proud to support Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh, Jenn Devlin and Holly Morand for the three School Committee seats. Over the next few...
HHS Class of 2022 has multiple fundraisers on tap
The Hopkinton High School Class of 2022 has a few fundraisers coming up as it looks to raise money for post-prom, the Gillette Stadium dinner celebration and the senior car parade. Update, May 1: The Chick-fil-A fundraiser originally scheduled for May 3 has been...
Christo Mastrogianis, 86
Christo “Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at his home April 25. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Mary (Caracostas) and Hercules Mastrogianis. Christo took pleasure in gardening, movie nights with his Davis Road neighbors and discussing...
Letter to the Editor: Morand for School Committee
I was elated to learn that Holly Morand was running for Hopkinton School Committee. I could not imagine a more qualified candidate. Holly has been supporting Hopkinton for nearly a decade, so it is fitting that we first met through a mutual friend who volunteered with...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
We are writing to express our support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board in Hopkinton. Hopkinton deserves to have elected leaders who are focused on the best interest of all of its citizens. These leaders should be able to assess the challenges presented and the...
HCA starts arts awareness campaign after receiving state grant
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is planning a new arts awareness campaign after being awarded $27,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism for 2022. The Baker-Polito Administration, along with the Executive Office of Housing and...
Women’s Club, HCAM host Town Election candidate events this week
With Town Election set for May 16, the Hopkinton Women's Club and HCAM are hosting events for residents to learn more about the candidates. The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host the 34th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday (April 27) at 7 p.m. The event will...
Photo: Hopkinton Little League parade
Hopkinton Little League held its annual parade and season-opening festivities on Sunday. The parade started at the Town Common and followed Main Street to Carrigan Field, where a brief ceremony was held.
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
For the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shahidul Mannan through my work on the Select Board and his work on the Appropriation Committee. Through this work, I’ve come to appreciate his dedication to the town and to respect his insight,...
Letter to the Editor: LaFreniere for Select Board
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mary Jo LaFreniere on the Select Board for the past three years. Part of the job as a member of the Select Board is bringing leadership and perspective, and Mary Jo brings both skills to the table. No one member can say they...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Manholes to be installed, Marathon Way to be closed
The Main Street Corridor Project will continue over the next two weeks with the installation of electric manholes as well as Comcast and telephone manholes at the intersection of Hayden Rowe Street and Main Street, the town announced. Traffic on Main Street will...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. During these difficult times regarding COVID, economy, ARPA [American Rescue Plan Act] funds, etc., there is no better time than now to elect Shahidul. The town needs experience more than ever, and...
2020 Census: Hopkinton 14th-wealthiest town in state
According to recently released 2020 U.S. Census information (as presented by The Boston Globe), Hopkinton ranked as the 14th-wealthiest town in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $172,683. Dover sat at No. 1, at more than $250,000, followed by Sherborn...
Letter to the Editor: Fogg for School Committee
I’m happy to support Ashley Fogg in her bid to fill the two-year term vacancy on the Hopkinton School Committee. Ashley is a friend of mine and I have seen firsthand how education is a priority in her household and to other families as well. To be honest, Ashley and I...
With annual plant sale May 7, Garden Club preaches caution regarding jumping worms
The Hopkinton Garden Club’s annual spring plant sale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hopkinton Town Common (Park Street side, due to ongoing construction). Club members will be selling perennials, many dug from their own...