Election Day is Tuesday (No. 8), and Hopkinton voters will have 11 races and four ballot questions to decide. Polls are open from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. Among the contested races is state representative, with James Arena-DeRosa...
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Senior Snippets, Nov. 9 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Library Corner, Nov. 9 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. Schedule update The library will be closed Nov. 11-12...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 7
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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Grove...
Local veterans enjoy November breakfast; Veterans Day activities on tap Friday
Every year, the month of November is filled with military activities, and the Veterans Breakfast on Friday was no exception. More than four dozen attendees (unofficial count of 55) were nourished with good food and good reminiscences of military history. The...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Another week of eastbound detours
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in place Monday through Thursday. Additionally, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple...
Winter parking ban starts Nov. 15
The Department of Public Works issued a reminder about the winter parking ban that goes into effect Nov. 15 and runs until April 1. Vehicles cannot be parked on any street between 1-6 a.m., except for emergencies. Any vehicle interfering with the DPW’s snow and ice...
James Rourke, 68
James Francis Rourke of Hopkinton died Oct. 31. He was 68. Jim was born on Sept. 9, 1954, to the late Dr. James A and Virginia Kenny Rourke in Worcester. After graduating Andover High School, he attended Merrimack College in North Andover until mental illness...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 4
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. Hopkinton’s town department heads convened on Wednesday night with elected leaders and...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 3
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. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night decided to continue the three...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Declan Mick
A central defender and captain, Mick helped the Hillers to shutouts in their final five games as they clinched the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title. “He doesn’t get as much attention as our goal-scoring attackers, but his strong play in the back...
Photos: Fall scenery in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos of fall around town.
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 1 edition
ARRESTS October 26 6:32 a.m. On West Main Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Brennan Grimley and Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 38-year-old Ashland resident on a warrant charge. October 29 1:58 a.m. While at Alltown Fresh on West Main Street, Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Select Board selected the local organizations and town...
Youth & Family Services offers programs this month
Hopkinton Youth & Family Services is offering three upcoming programs: drop-in hours at the library, a LISTEN workshop and a suicide survivor film screening for the community. The suicide survivor film, which will be presented Thursday, Nov. 3, from 7-9 p.m. at...
Ronald Santarpio, 85
A beloved outdoorsman, husband, father and grandfather, Ronald "Ron" Santarpio, 85, passed away on Oct. 17. Born Sept. 12, 1937, in Boston, Ron grew up in Roxbury and Newtonville and also resided in Westwood and Hopkinton. In 2002, Ron and his wife retired to New...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. Trick-or-treaters were out in full force on an unseasonably warm and pleasant late-October...
Photos: Halloween in Hopkinton
Trick-or-treaters were out in full force on an unseasonably warm and pleasant late-October evening as Hopkinton enjoyed Halloween. Other Halloween events took place earlier, including an event at the Hopkinton Public Library and a Senior Center party on Thursday.
Alfred Holland, 78
Alfred Holland, 78, formerly of Hopkinton, died Oct. 27 at Clinton Hospital. He was the husband of Geri (Musto) Holland, to whom he was married for 52 years. Born and raised in Revere, he was the son of the late Alfred and Pricilla Holland. Al enjoyed teaching,...
Letter to the Editor: Arena-DeRosa for state representative
I have known James Arena-DeRosa for more than 20 years. James has always been involved in social and economic issues. As our state representative, James will be a supporter of the following: women’s rights, education, economic development and preserving the...