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 Hopkinton High School wrestling team hosted the annual Coaches vs. Cancer match vs....
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Town jigsaw puzzle competition proves popular
Within an hour of registration opening, spots for Hopkinton’s inaugural “It’s a Puzzler” competition sold out. Five more sports were added, and the event quickly sold out again. It’s a Puzzler is a team jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of between two and five...
Tales from a Townie: A bike ride around town, circa 1950
I ride off on my bike with a book to return to the library. I head up Pike Street to Church Street, passing Callanan Funeral Home on the left and St. John’s Church and Seymour Woods’ Funeral Home on the right before arriving at the library, on the right. I give my...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. In this week's Independent Thoughts, as we put the cap on 2022, we present 10 stories from...
Independent Thoughts: Year in Review: Bull to backups
I was at the dentist a couple of weeks ago to get a tooth capped. The dentist asked me to open my mouth. She took a look, and her initial comment — this is an exact quote, word for word, I remember it well — was, “Yikes.” While stuck in the chair waiting for the...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. The restaurant offerings in Hopkinton will be a little less diverse next year. After 30...
Photos: Boy Scouts Christmas tree fundraiser
Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 1 is holding its annual Christmas tree fundraiser in the parking lot behind CVS in the center of town.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday that a public information session regarding...
Photos: Treblemakers holiday concert
The Treblemakers community chorus presented its holiday concert, A Celebration of Peace in Harmony, on Sunday at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton continued the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of...
Photos: DiwHoliday Gala at HCA
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton continued the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with its DiwHoliday Gala on Saturday night at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The event highlighted the achievements of 12 women of South Asian diaspora. The event was...
Photos: Senior Center holiday dinner
The annual Hopkinton Senior Center holiday dinner was held Saturday, with local police officers and their families helping to serve the guests.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 9
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 Hopkinton Teachers Association organized a rally outside HCAM studios prior to the...
Photos: Boy Scouts Troop 4 holds 50th anniversary celebration
Hopkinton's Boy Scouts Troop 4 hosted a 50th anniversary kickoff celebration on Thursday night at St. John the Evangelist Parish. As part of the event, Troop 4 founders Mike Boelsen and Mike Lareau and original Scout Tom Pratt were on hand to share stories about the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 8
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. Leading off this week's Independent Thoughts, there are big moves looming for two local...
Independent Thoughts: Major changes ahead at Hopkinton Drug, Dynasty; Toys for Tots accepting donations
There are big moves looming for two local businesses: a change in ownership at Hopkinton Drug and the closing of Dynasty restaurant. Hopkinton Drug has been run by the Katz family since its opening in 1954. Dennis Katz took over from his father in 1980, two years...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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. The Select Board had a busy agenda Tuesday night, discussing — and hearing opposition to —...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. Hopkinton High School recently held a signing day in which athletes inked their letters of...
Faith Community Church donates gifts to PJB for 500 children
Faith Community Church of Hopkinton, in coordination with Project Just Because, provided presents for 500 children this Christmas. On Monday, representatives from the church loaded up the presents and took them to PJB's facility on South Street, where they will be...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 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 and video of the day. The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll was held Saturday, with shopping at local...