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 Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts...
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Hopkinton couple produces low-budget movie
Having just retired after a successful 30-year career in the television industry, Bob Gilbert — producer of “Ask Bob” and “Let’s Talk” and vice president and general manager of WABU-TV Boston — had plans, which included travel, fun with friends and working on the...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. Educator Craig Hay said that he feels fortunate to be doing exactly what he wanted from the time he...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. Thickening invasive weeds in Lake Maspenock have some residents calling for a potential limited use...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. A report that audited the middle school’s special education program was at the core of several...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 22
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 Select Board on Tuesday heard preliminary data from Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh ahead of the...
Hopkinton Family Day canceled due to weather; Kathak dancers performance moved to library
With rain in the forecast for Saturday, Hopkinton Family Day has been canceled. The Friends of Hopkinton, the group that organizes the annual event, made the announcement Thursday night. There are plans to bring back the event next year. UPDATE: As part of its One...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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. The police hiring controversy dominated much of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, as members held a...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night sought community feedback as the town...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest...
Photos: Juniper Trail children meet cats at Baypath after making donation
A group of youngsters from Juniper Trail, in the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, held a bake sale on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, which was Aug. 15. The children raised $800, which they donated to Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The children took the...
Inaugural Ash-Hop Porchfest brings music into neighborhoods Sept. 30
Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest grassroots music festival, which is taking place in Hopkinton and Ashland on Saturday, Sept. 30. “It’s like a scavenger hunt for music,” explained Porchfest Organizing...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 18
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. In the wake of a surprise 4-1 vote to delay the promotion request for two Hopkinton Police Department...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 15
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. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe told the Board of Health at its meeting Wednesday that an email he...
Independent Thoughts: Water Department welcomes heavy rain; crafty residents replace street sign
During a typical year, the Water Department will send out notices each summer, reminding residents about the water restrictions in town. No need in 2023. Hopkinton received a near-record amount of rain — about 12 inches in July alone, which is around four times the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 14
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 elderly man who disappeared from the Golden Pond assisted living facility on Sunday night and was...
Project Empathy production explores depth of human connection
According to an old adage, a person can never completely understand another until walking in their shoes. Project Empathy takes that concept further, using theater as a vehicle for sharing personal experiences. Eight people from different walks of life have been...
Photos: Wet weather around town
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos from around a wet Hopkinton.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. Jim Noon, the 84-year-old Golden Pond assisted living facility resident who had been missing since...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. The search continued Monday for an 84-year-old who went missing from The Communities at Golden Pond...