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Syed appears on World Channel program to promote inclusivity What’s in a name? A young man from Hopkinton is sharing his journey in discovering how a name can be a lesson in tolerance and acceptance. Furquaan Syed, a Hopkinton High School senior, was one of the...
HHS grads develop meditation app Two former Hopkinton High School graduates want you to take a deep breath and relax. Because this is sometimes easier said than done, the two young men have developed a new, unique meditation app to help you relieve stress, fall asleep...
Auslander releases first single With one song newly released and another on the way, DJ Stephen Auslander, who goes by the moniker “SAUS,” has a bright future in music, a future that began right in his own hometown of Hopkinton. “There is something about music that I...
The search is on for a new athletic director at Hopkinton High School, after Dee King announced she was stepping down due to family reasons. King, who has served as the school’s athletic director since 2016, announced her decision in an email to the HHS athletic...
Superintendent of the Hopkinton Public Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh will be focusing on student growth, diversity, communication and innovative learning opportunities during the 2019-20 school year. The leader of the school district presented a draft of her FY20 goals...
Boyle works to raise funds for research into disease she continues to fight Hopkinton resident Marie Boyle is using both fashion and fitness to raise money and awareness about a “silent killer” of women — ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year...
Penny Pack helps fathers support girls at crucial time Four Hopkinton dads are hoping to start the conversation about a subject that is largely thought of as taboo — periods. When Hopkinton resident Peter Thomas’ oldest daughter was about 10 years old, he and his wife...
Hopkinton Public Schools will be saying goodbye and good luck in retirement at the end of this school year to several teachers, a few of whom have been with the district for decades. Valerie Lechtanski is one of those long-tenured teachers who will be retiring this...
Close to 500 people from the Elmwood Elementary School community showed up to celebrate and honor diversity during the school’s annual International Night on May 23. Hosted by the Elmwood Diversity Council, International Night is a way for students and their families...
Hopkinton duo’s empowerment organization continues to grow Two young women from Hopkinton are helping girls learn about positive self-worth and empowerment with one word: MOVE. MOVE (Motivate. Overcome. Value. Empower.), founded by Ashley Olafsen and Lexi Phipps, is a...
Cloutier celebrates birthday with 100-mile tour to raise scholarship funds A local man turned a milestone birthday into a way to give back in miles to a community that has given him so much joy. Dan Cloutier, a former Hopkinton resident who now lives in Upton, turned...
Hopkinton teen promotes program that examines relationships Hopkinton resident Lynne Ahn and her daughter Nathalie are on a mission to talk about love. After hearing about the One Love Foundation, an organization that educates young people about the difference between...
Marist student wins national scholarship competition A 2016 Hopkinton High School graduate has won a prestigious fashion award for her creation of a signature collection focused on sustainability and environmental friendliness. Isabel Holden, a fashion design major at...
Hopkinton instructor leads group fundraiser A Hopkinton yoga teacher and her students raised close to $25,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital in an event that reminds us that we are “all in this together.” Jennifer Houghtaling, owner of Shanti Yoga on Wood Street in...
School Committee lauds superintendent for communication Superintendent of the Hopkinton Public Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh received a positive evaluation for her work during her first full year as leader of the district. Cavanaugh’s annual review was discussed during...
The Hopkinton Upper Charles Trail Committee is looking for approval from the Hopkinton Public Schools to move forward on a project that would connect the bike paths of Milford and Ashland with a seven-mile trail in Hopkinton. UCTC chair Jane Moran presented at the...
One Hopkinton organization is reaching out in “love and support” of another as targeted violence around the globe leaves many shaken. After an attack on a mosque in New Zealand on March 15 left 50 people dead and dozens more injured, members of the South Asian Circle...
Two Hopkinton Destination Imagination teams will be headed to a global tournament in Kansas City this month after their presentations took first place at the state level competition. The Hoplinks team (Grades 4-5) and the (AM)2 team (Hopkinton High School juniors)...
A Hopkinton High School student credits one of his teachers not only for instilling in him a love and appreciation for music, but for helping him earn regional recognition for his talent. Senior Andrew Keeley was one of two HHS students chosen to perform at the...
A local coalition will be hosting a special event for individuals and families who are touched by substance abuse and for local community members who want to learn more about how to reach out a helping hand. The Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) Coalition will...
