The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. 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 Independent
Library Corner, Nov. 25 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. Library Closed Thanksgiving Weekend The library will...
Hopkinton Garden Club cancels annual Holiday Greens Sale
The Hopkinton Garden Club announced Friday that its annual Holiday Greens Sale has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club hopes to proceed with its annual Spring Plant Sale and bring back the Holiday Greens Sale in 2021. The Hopkinton Garden Club...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 19: Town has 16 active cases, highest total since May
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton schools ranked No. 1 in state by Niche
Hopkinton was ranked as the No. 1 school district in Massachusetts for 2021 by Niche, a website that rates schools, companies and neighborhoods nationwide. The district received an A-plus overall grade, earning A-pluses in academics, teachers, college prep and...
Marilyn DiBenedetto
Marilyn A. “Cookie” (Corcoran) diBenedetto of Clinton, formerly of Wayland, died peacefully in the comfort and care of her family on Nov. 16. She was the devoted wife of Bernard "Barney" diBenedetto of Clinton. She was the beloved mother of Bernard diBenedetto Jr. and...
Photos: 6 HHS senior athletes announce college plans
Hopkinton High School held a ceremony Wednesday for six senior athletes who have committed to a college program for next year.
Hopkinton election results certified: Biden’s margin increases slightly
Town clerk Connor Degan on Wednesday released the certified election results for Hopkinton. According to the final tally in the race for president, Democrat Joe Biden finished with 7,047 votes (up from the unofficial count of 6,076 6,976) and Donald Trump ended up...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 17 edition
POLICE LOG November 10 8:01 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 10:50 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 10:57 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 12:09 p.m. A caller reported a phone...
Donald Wilson, 85
Donald R. Wilson, 85, of Phillipston and formerly of Hopkinton, died peacefully in his residence Nov. 15 after a long illness. He was born in Englewood, New Jersey, on March 28, 1935, son of the late William H. and Caroline D. (Ebbighausen) Wilson and was a graduate...
Primarily Potters Annual Show and Sale at HCA this weekend
The Primarily Potters Annual Show and Sale is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. The event will be held at the Delbridge Family Performance Space at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. All visitors are required to war masks, with...
Hopkinton groups sponsor LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond online conversation Tuesday night
The Hopkinton Freedom Team, along with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton and OUT MetroWest, is sponsoring a free Zoom teleconference Tuesday night called LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond, a conversation about sexual orientation, gender...
HPS reminder: Flu vaccine deadline Dec. 31
The Hopkinton Public Schools district is reminding families that all public school students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 are required to have an influenza vaccine in adherence with the updated Massachusetts immunization guidelines. The deadline to submit...
HHS fall sports schedules/results
Letter to the Editor: Successful mercury recover program ends
On behalf of the button cell battery/mercury recovery rebate program at the Hopkinton Senior Center, I want to thank you for participating in the collecting of button batteries over the past several years. Our goal was twofold: 1, to remove mercury from the municipal...
D’Alleva brothers deliver Eagle Scout projects
Brothers Ryan and Daniel D’Alleva recently completed their Eagle Scout projects in town. Ryan, a junior at Hopkinton High School, installed an asphalt map of the United States at EMC Park. With help in the form of materials and labor from McIntyre Loam, 20th Century...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 12: Town has 12 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 12. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 12 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
15th annual Arts in Bloom show at HCA starts Nov. 13
Four Hopkinton artists are among the 35 individuals whose works will be on display at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts' Lotvin Family Gallery as part of the 15th annual Arts in Bloom showcase. The public is invited to attend in person (with masks and social...
Stephen Gilbert, 70
Stephen Mark Gilbert of Salem, formerly of Newton and Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 5 after a lengthy illness at the age of 70. He was the son of Belle Gilbert Barron (z”l) and Manny Gilbert (z”l). He is survived by his sister, Laurie Gilbert Albert (David Albert),...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 10 edition
ARRESTS November 5 1:32 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross checked on a motor vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. Officers Tyler Brabham and Jessica Ferreira responded with a portable breath test and subsequently arrested a...