As we approach our annual town meetings and decide our funding priorities, I want to make a case for fully funding Hopkinton Public Schools. Hopkinton has long held providing a top-tier public education as an essential piece of our identity. Our schools have received...
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HHS Sports Roundup: Golembiewski wins state pentathlon title; girls hockey falls
Sean Gołembiewski continued his success on the track Wednesday, winning the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association indoor pentathlon at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston. Golembiewski recorded 3,404 points, a school record. The pentathlon...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 2
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. Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, the Hillers boys hockey team made quick work of North...
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hockey routs North Attleboro; boys basketballs falls
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team made quick work of North Attleboro on Wednesday night at New England Sports Center in Marlborough, opening postseason play with a 9-0 rout. Drew Morse and Charlie Purpura scored in the opening period. The Hillers blew open...
Elaine Mitsock, 64, longtime Hopkinton resident
Elaine Marie Mitsock, 64, a longtime Hopkinton resident, passed away Feb. 27. Born in Malden, she was the daughter of Lorraine (Belliveau) and Leonard Saulnier. Elaine was raised in Wakefield and attended Lesley College. She went on to have a 36-year career as a...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 28 edition
ARRESTS February 27 5:12 p.m. On South Street, Officer Nicholas Walker arrested a 47-year-old from Quincy on a warrant and also charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with registration suspended, uninsured motor vehicle, number plate violation and unregistered...
Real Estate Transactions, March 1 edition
Health Department hosts COVID booster clinics in March
The Hopkinton Health Department announced it will host COVID booster clinics every Tuesday in March. The Moderna bivalent vaccine is available for ages 6 and older. The clinics will be held in the lower level of Town Hall (18 Main Street) on the following dates: March...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 1
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. A 19-year-old Hopkinton resident who had gone missing Monday in Milford has died,...
Update: Missing 19-year-old Hopkinton resident found dead
Editor's note: This story has been updated multiple times with details from the Milford Police Department. A 19-year-old Hopkinton resident who had gone missing Monday in Milford has died, authorities said. Daniel Cambourelis-Haskins's body was discovered late Tuesday...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 28
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. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools...
Hopkinton schools closed Tuesday due to pending storm
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools will be closed Tuesday due to a winter storm. Snow was expected to start late Monday night and continue throughout the day Tuesday. About 3-6 inches of snow is expected by Tuesday...
HHS Drama Ensemble presents ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ March 9-11
On Dec. 12, 2022, the Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 was arrested and extradited to the United States to stand trial. For many of the Hopkinton High School drama...
Richard Capalucci, 90, spent later years in Hopkinton
Richard (Richie) Joseph Capalucci, 90, loving husband of the late Donna Capalucci and longtime resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23. Born in Framingham, he was the son of late Negrina (Uva) and Oto Capalucci and brother to the late Tony Capalucci and...
HPD to conduct alcohol compliance checks
The Hopkinton Police Department announced Monday that it will conduct underage alcohol compliance checks over the next few months. The police will visit each licensed establishment to ensure compliance with all the rules, regulations and policies related to selling or...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 27
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. Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, Hillers senior Sean Golembiewski became a state...
HHS Sports Roundup: Golembewski wins state 55 hurdles title; basketball, boys hockey, girls hockey set for postseason play
Coming off his first-place finish in the state Division 2 meet a week earlier, Hopkinton High School senior Sean Golembiewski won the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 7.60 seconds at the state Meet of Champions on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center...
Photos: Winter in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some picturesque photos from around town after the latest winter storm.
Guelfi to retire as Parks & Rec director
Parks & Recreation Director Jay Guelfi will retire later this year, the town announced Friday. "We are grateful to Jay for his dedication to Hopkinton Parks and Recreation,” Parks & Rec Commissioner Dan Terry stated via a town press release. “He has had a...
Professional Insights: Home prices headed higher
In 2021, we saw a great increase in the Metrowest Boston home sale prices — up 26.5 percent in some towns. In spring 2022, while some buyers were hoping for a recession and for prices to decline, other buyers were out buying at full force and taking advantage of low...