As May 5 approaches, the Town of Hopkinton has a few key decisions to make. I am reaching out to the community in support of the adaptive playground project. Hopkinton would benefit from adding an adaptive playground to promote accessibility, inclusion and enabling an...
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Nathan Beale, 89
Nathan Otis Beale, better known as “Nate,” a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Hopkinton on April 28, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday. He was surrounded by love, with his beloved wife of 66 years by his...
Marjorie Porterfield, 80
Gertrud Marjorie (Marge) Stein Porterfield passed away April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marge was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Ella Emma Wirth and Henry Gustave Stein. She grew up in Brooklyn, graduated with a music theory...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 1: HPD warns about HHS ‘senior assassin’ game after incident
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 of the day. Police encourage 'more appropriate' celebrations after calls about senior assassin game The Hopkinton...
Arrests/Police Log, April 30 edition
ARRESTS April 23 3:10 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloion and Officers Robert Ekross, Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chamberlain Street and subsequently arrested a 56-year-old resident of Colella Farm Road in Hopkinton and charged her...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: May Chen
Chen won eight of her first 10 matches this season, her third straight year playing first singles. “May is one of the hardest ball strikers in the league,” shared coach Lyn Calkins. “She sets up points with her deep topspin groundstrokes. In the past year, she has...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, April 30: Board of Trustees responds to library letter regarding executive order
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 of the day. Trustees offer support to library amid federal funding concerns, resources for residents The...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 29: Public forum to introduce student services director candidates tonight
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 of the day. School Committee narrows director of student services search to 3 finalists A public forum at...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I met Shahidul Mannan a few years ago when he was first running for Select Board and I was running for the Hopkinton Housing Board. I knew right away that he was a wonderful and kind man, because I was pretty nervous on the day we all pulled our nomination papers. I...
Letter to the Editor: Kizner for Select Board
I am writing to express my strong support for Matthew Kizner in his candidacy for Hopkinton’s Select Board. For the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside Matt on our town’s Capital Improvement Committee. Throughout this time, I have witnessed...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan. Shahidul has tirelessly served our community on various boards and commissions for a number of years, which has given him the knowledge and experience to best help our town going forward. What I’ve always been particularly...
Real Estate Transactions, April 28 edition
Jane Dunphy, 96
Jane E. (Forsey) Dunphy, 96, died April 28, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Dunphy, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in Charlton, she was the daughter of the late George and Estella (Congdon) Forsey. Her...
Richard Ernst, 93
Richard “Dick” Holt Ernst, a spirited naval aviator, Harvard-educated businessman and adventurer with a witty intellect, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. He was 93. Born June 22, 1931, Dick was the third child of Frederick S. and Roberta Ernst. He grew up in...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 28: Sharon Timlin Memorial Event returns June 14
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 of the day. Timlin Memorial Event features 5K race, family fun day This year's Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
As our community approaches the critical choice of electing our next members, I humbly request my fellow citizens to support Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. In a time when public education faces unprecedented challenges at the federal level, it is more important...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I write to you in my support of Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. I did not know Shahidul before he was elected to his first term on the Select Board. Since then, I have contacted him many times with my thoughts, concerns and requests...
Phyllis Bullard, 98
Phyllis A. Bullard, 98, of Sutton, formerly of Hopkinton and Framingham, passed away April 23, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was the wife of the late George M. Bullard. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anne (Atchison)...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan’s efforts appreciated
For anyone who missed the Meet the Candidates Night put on by the Women’s Club, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways about Shahidul Mannan. I think it’s always a good question when candidates are asked if they’ve volunteered in town before. It helps inform your...
Louise Lawson, 90
Louise Olive (Cole) Lawson, 90, of Hopkinton passed away April 19, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edith May (Thomas) Cole and George Henry Cole. She was the wife of the late Arthur Stanley Lawson. Louise enjoyed life to the fullest and made...














