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 state’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs recently released its 17-page corrective action plan...
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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 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. Overviews of the budgeting process and issues associated with the Elmwood School replacement project...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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. This week's Independent Thoughts takes a look at the Hopkinton Public Library, which is taking a...
Independent Thoughts: Library takes stand against censorship
In a recent Hopkinton Public Library newsletter, Director Nanci Milone Hill addressed the issue of book banning. She referenced an American Library Association report that indicated there were 1,269 demands to censor library books in 2022 — a 38% increase from 2021...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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. After months of speculation about the future of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, the Select Board...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 of the day. Now six months into his term as Hopkinton’s state representative, James Arena-DeRosa is beginning to...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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 of the day. Walking up Main Street, tangible signs of improvement can be seen as the Main Street Corridor Project...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 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. The School Committee on Thursday reviewed updates to the district’s capital plan and talked about...
Photos: Sunset over Legacy Farms
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some incredible photos from a drone over the Legacy Farms North neighborhood during a recent sunset.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 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. Due to the weather forecast of severe thunderstorms and a possible isolated tornado, Thursday night’s...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 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. A review of changes to the Massachusetts School Building Authority reimbursement process and another...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 26
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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night discussed several potential reuses for the Center...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 25
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 Police Department shared information on three vehicle incidents in Hopkinton last week,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 24
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 search for a missing swimmer in Lake Maspenock came to a tragic end Saturday morning, as the body...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 21
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. When members of the New England Free Jacks professional rugby team needed someone to watch their...
Independent Thoughts: Mui makes mark with rugby champs
When members of the New England Free Jacks professional rugby team needed someone to watch their backs, they sought out Hopkinton resident Karson Mui. Mui, a sports chiropractor, has worked with the team for four years, including this season, when the team went 16-2...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 20
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 High School chemistry teacher Kristen Murphy said that she was not “a tinkering, robotics...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 19
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. Although she will miss working with Hopkinton High School students, their families and her...
Tales from a Townie: A swim at Sandy ISLAND
Before I start my latest tale, you’ll notice the word Island in the title is emphasized. Back in my time and before, it was called Sandy Island. I don’t know when the title was changed to Sandy Beach or who did it, but that is one of my four pet peeves. (I’ll tell you...
Photos: Stroll around Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some summer photos from around town.