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. The battle against invasive aquatic weeds marches on as town officials prepare to treat Lake...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 13
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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, two centuries after former slave Frederick Douglass spoke in...
Independent Thoughts: Frederick Douglass event recognizes orator’s legacy
When Frederick Douglass spoke at Hayden Rowe Hall in Hopkinton on April 29, 1842, as part of a Massachusetts Antislavery Society event, the formerly enslaved man was just starting a career that would make him famous and take him around the world. Two centuries later,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, June 12
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. A little girl named Fiona got her dream playhouse, built like a castle with space for her to be a...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 11
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 member Adam Munroe, whose frequent absences from meetings has been the subject of...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 10
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. Hopkinton Independent founder and longtime town volunteer Sarah Lothrop Duckett passed away Friday at...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 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 of the day. The first order of business at Thursday’s School Committee meeting was to reorganize and welcome new...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 6
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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, the question of how involved the board should be in the hiring...
Photos: Springtime in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some spring scenes from around town.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, June 5
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. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, town counsel walked members through different scenarios regarding...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 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 of the day. Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Amy Groves lamented the resignation of two key HDTC members...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 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 of the day. Speakers at the Hopkinton High School graduation ceremony on Friday alluded to the Boston Marathon...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 31
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. Discussions over proposed plans for student parking at EMC Park monopolized Wednesday night’s Parks...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 30
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. At the 2024 U.S. Chess Federation National Elementary Championship in April, Hopkinton 7-year-old...
Hopkinton first grader wins national chess title
Harini Chadalavada and her husband, Arum Vellanki, noticed that their young son Devansh could keep himself occupied for hours playing with Legos and puzzles — sitting and focusing intently on what he was doing. The Hopkinton residents decided to teach him about chess...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 29
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. The town is hosting a meeting Thursday evening with updated information about a group of chemicals...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 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 of the day. The Hopkinton High School boys and girls tennis teams will begin the postseason with home matches...
Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies
The town held its Memorial Day ceremonies Monday.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 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 of the day. The town will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremonies at multiple locations Monday morning. Leading...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 23
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. As the new vice chair of the Select Board, Mary Jo LaFreniere said she will be confronting some of...