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Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative finished second in voting for the Red Sox Foundation's Impact Award for Massachusetts. As the runner-up, the organization will receive a $2,500 grant and be honored at Fenway Park. Five organizations were selected from each...
With great enthusiasm, I endorse Amy Ritterbush for Hopkinton Select Board. I have known Amy for several years as a fellow Girl Scout leader and as a fellow member of the Historic District Commission and Claflin Fountain Restoration Committee. In her many endeavors,...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 24. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 24 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
While certainly everyone in Hopkinton needs to continue taking precautions against the current pandemic, I believe we should use our privilege of being a part of the most powerful nation in the world to do more to help others. The current statistics are appalling....
It is with pleasure that I endorse Lya Batlle-Rafferty for School Committee. Lya and I have served on the Board of Assessors together since 2017, and I have seen first-hand her dedication to the town and commitment to elected office. Lya is a thoughtful decision...
POLICE LOG June 16 6:26 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on Wood Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded. No personal injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested. 11:39 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana took a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident...
Educator, sailor, car guy and history buff James DeWolfe died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother, Paul, and sister-in-law, Nancy, of Hopkinton, niece Michelle of Broomfield, Colorado, nephew Scott of Oakland, California,...
The following email was sent to the schools community on Tuesday. Dear Hopkinton Families, Recently, the High School and Middle School Administrations received information from members of the school community alleging that a few students, ranging from HMS to HHS, made...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 22. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 22 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
David Spindel, 55, a former resident of Blaire House of Milford, passed away at Milford Hospital on June 14 due to complications of COVID-19. Some of us breeze through life without a care in the world. And some, like Dave, are dealt a very difficult hand in life....
I am writing in support of Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board. I have known Amy for years through our involvement on school and community issues, and I believe she will serve Hopkinton well on the Select Board. Amy is someone who does her research, understands the...
Maureen F. Aylward, 76, died June 17 in Boston after a brief illness. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Curtin) Aylward. She was a 1961 graduate of Hopkinton High School and was employed as an administrator for many area banks. She is...
I'm a longtime resident of Hopkinton who recently relocated to Cape Cod, and I am wholeheartedly endorsing Amy Ritterbusch for the [Select Board]. I've watched Amy for years and have been very impressed with her participation on the Hopkinton boards. I have been...
Editor's note: This letter is in reference to the proposal to pave portions of the planned Upper Charles Trail continuation in Hopkinton. When is a trail not a trail? When it's a paved paradise. Let's just massacre the whole trail concept, destroy the ecology, the...
I am asking everyone to consider casting their vote on June 29 for John Coutinho for the Select Board. First let me state that John is a friend. It is how he became a friend that is why everyone should consider reelecting John. For the longest time, everywhere I went...
We are writing to endorse Lya Batlle-Rafferty as a candidate for the School Committee. We believe that she will do a wonderful job as a member of the committee. Lya brings years of experience in serving on town school boards. She is a vocal advocate on town and school...
I am writing in support of John Coutinho for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. John has always worked hard to help and support the town and its residents from his work on ZAC, Planning and now the Select Board. Through John’s leadership the town is financially...
Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty issued the following statement Friday morning. With temperatures rapidly rising, groundwater levels rapidly declining and no rain in sight, water demands have skyrocketed. We are pumping at full capacity to try and maintain water use...
When it comes to partisan political division, don’t let “it all start here.” I’m an “unenrolled” voter (aka independent). I’ve supported blue and red candidates, and I didn’t support the current presidential administration. I can understand people’s rationale for...
I am writing to express my support for Amy Ritterbusch. I have known Amy for a few years and I found Amy to be a caring, compassionate and intelligent person who is willing to listen to all sides of an issue. Her tireless involvement in the community, through the...
