At the most recent Parks and Rec Commission meeting, many activities, plans and projects were discussed. However noticeably missing was any discussion of tree planting on the Town Common. If there is a plan, please let the citizens of Hopkinton know what it is. Many...
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Robert Dunphy
Robert B. Dunphy of Hopkinton, formerly of Milton, passed away Oct. 18. Born and raised in Milton, he graduated from Milton High School. Bobby was the owner and operator of a Shell Gas Station in Quincy and worked for UPS in Ashland, where he was a member of the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 21
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. Tensions rose at Wednesday night’s Upper Charles Trail Committee meeting, as some residents...
Bruce Tobey, 72
Bruce Anderson Tobey, 72, of Hopkinton as well as Ocean Park, Maine, husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17 following a brief illness. He departed this life a champion of and hero to all who had the privilege of...
Veterans discuss military events at monthly breakfast
"Do you remember when?" was the main theme of the cordial — and tasty — Veterans Breakfast enjoyed by dozens of local veterans on Oct. 7 at the Hopkinton Senior Center. A solemn remembrance was offered for recently deceased veterans, as well as an acknowledgement of...
Eloise Marsh, 82
Eloise M. Marsh, 82, of Crossville, Tennessee, and formerly of Hopkinton and Framingham, passed away on Oct. 15 at Life Care Center of Crossville after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1940, in Gardner, daughter of the late Frank Kaminsky Sr. and Hazel (Smith)...
Hopkinton emergency personnel honored
Police and fire personnel from Hopkinton were among those honored recently by the Worcester District Attorney’s Office for saving the life of a missing man in July. The first responders responsible for the coordinated search and rescue were presented with the DA's...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 20
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 Conservation Commission at its 90-minute meeting Tuesday night unanimously approved a...
Photos: Navratri celebration at Legacy Farms North
Hopkinton's Indian population recently celebrated Navratri with events in the Legacy Farms North neighborhood. About 400 residents participated in the Oct. 1 main event, which was composed of folk dances, delicious food and games. Participants dressed in colorful...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Camille Perlov
Through 13 games, Perlov was the Hillers’ leading scorer with 17 goals, including four hat tricks, helping the team to an impressive record of 7-2-4. “Camille is a workhorse who raises the bar for everyone else around her,” coach Allison Valencia said. “Her love for...
Letter to the Editor: Arena-DeRosa for state representative
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for and endorsement of James Arena-DeRosa for state representative in the Middlesex 8th District. My association with James goes back many years to my time in the state Senate, with the honor of representing Hopkinton....
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 18 edition
POLICE LOG October 11 12:09 a.m. Officer Alexander Stewart made checks of Pratt Way. 12:37 a.m. The Holliston Police Department requested assistance with a fight involving two males and one female on Washington Street. Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded. 1:38 a.m....
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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 photo and video of the day. Representatives from Altaeros Energies presented to the Select Board on Tuesday about their...
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...
Letter to the Editor: Barnes for state representative
In my close to 50 years as a resident of Hopkinton, most has been spent in a career in real estate development and construction, both residential and commercial. This makes me a nuts-and-bolts guy, both literally and figuratively, in a licensed industry requiring...
Letter to the Editor: Barnes for state representative
Loring Barnes comes from a new generation of civic leaders who believes that the best way to solve issues and bring positive change is to first build relationships and consult experts, for an informed consensus that ensures stakeholders are heard. All one must do to...
Letter to the Editor: Barnes for state representative
In the “new” 8th Middlesex District, Loring Barnes has the best overall experience, on-point ideas and the right energy to properly represent Hopkinton on Beacon Hill. We Hopkinton residents (and taxpayers) deserve a strong voice to ensure that our concerns are heard...
Photos: Hopkinton Fire Department open house
The Hopkinton Fire Department held an open house on Sunday.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 17
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, there will be an eastbound detour...
Photos: 23rd annual Michael’s Run
Te 23rd annual Michael's Run was held Saturday, Oct. 15, starting and finishing at the Town Common. The 5K run/walk is a fundraiser for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center. There were 241 finishers this year.












