The Boston Athletic Association announced Tuesday that it has targeted Columbus Day, Oct. 11, for the 2021 Boston Marathon. This is assuming road races are allowed in the state by the fall (right now they are not). “We announce the 2021 Boston Marathon date with a...
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Newspaper: Jan. 27, 2021
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Library Corner, Jan. 27 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Special Popup Art Teen Crafternoon Friday, Jan. 29, 2...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 25: Town has 66 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 25. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 25 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
HHS set to resume in-person learning Monday
Following a week-plus of remote-only learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and the ensuing contact tracing, Hopkinton High School will return to in-person learning Monday, principal Evan Bishop announced. In an email to HHS families Sunday, Bishop thanked the...
Library to be closed Wednesday for work on gas line
The Hopkinton Public Library, already limited to remote and curbside services only through at least Friday (Jan. 29) due to the rise in COVID cases, will be completely closed on Wednesday due to planned work on the library's gas line. No curbside services will be...
Donna Tupa, 60
Donna Tupa, 60, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Roger A. Collette and Gloria L. (Richards) Barthemes. Donna graduated from St. Peter-Marian High School and Worcester State University with a...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 27 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 21: Town has 44 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 21. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 21 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton High School extends remote-only learning through Friday
Hopkinton High School will remain remote through the end of the week. "Please note that these decisions are made in consultation with Public Health Officials," superintendent Carol Cavanaught wrote to families Wednesday. "We still have a number of faculty who must...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 19 edition
POLICE LOG January 11 8:36 a.m. A Colonial Avenue caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 11:19 a.m. The Water Department requested assistance on West Main Street. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and assisted. 12:44 p.m. A Holt Street resident...
Gregory Gosselin, 37
Gregory J.H. Gosselin, 37, of Berlin and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15 at home surrounded by his family. Greg was born Feb. 25, 1983, in Melrose, a son of the late James P. Gosselin. He graduated from Keefe Technical High School in...
Girl Scouts seek help making Valentine’s Day cards for veterans
Hopkinton Girl Scouts Troop 65040 spent part of Martin Luther King Day making Valentine's Day cards for veterans, and the girls are encouraging others to do the same. "Write a kind statement, thank them for their service, make some art, BE CREATIVE!!" the program...
Hopkinton High School cancels in-person learning through Wednesday
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday morning that Hopkinton High School will continue to go remote through Wednesday. All other schools in the district will return to their usual schedule starting Tuesday. All schools went remote last Friday due to the fact...
Jacqueline Fleming, 88
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” (Ferland) Fleming, 88, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Hopkinton. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E. Fleming, who passed in 1997. Born in Coventry, Vermont, and...
Jill McPhee, 66
Jill M. (Kaufman) McPhee, 66, of Harvard passed away peacefully on Jan. 8 at her residence in the Golden Pond Assisted Living facility in Hopkinton. Jill was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4, 1954, a daughter of the late Col. Lee S. and Belle (Schwartz) Kaufman, and grew...
Hopkinton Little League registration open through Jan. 31
Registration is open for the 2021 season of Hopkinton Little League baseball and softball. The program is open to children starting at age 5 (as of Aug. 31, 2021). Registration closes Jan. 31. Hopkinton Little League is planning on having a season as long as state and...
James Hanna, 86
James “Jim” Hanna, 86, of Ashland died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 9. He was the beloved husband of Leila (Sherman) Hanna of Holliston for 64 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Flynn) Hanna. Jim served his country...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 15: Vaccination schedule information
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ When can I get the COVID-19...