The Hopkinton Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a simple goal, according to Fire Prevention Officer Tom Poirier: “Try not to slip in the house, and try not to slip outside.” Expounded Poirier: “We have grippy socks so...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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 of the day. Cycling advocates raised concerns about the safety of the separated bike lane implemented as part of...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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 of the day. At its meeting Thursday night, the School Committee — in joint session with the Select Board — will...
Photos: Town Common holiday lights
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale. we have photos of the Town Common holiday lights.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, 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 of the day. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Hopkinton’s Barrett Hanlon was looking for something to do to keep up...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 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. Select Board chair Muriel Kramer announced that she experienced a stroke Wednesday evening. She has...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, 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 of the day. The judge in the ongoing court case against former Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter on...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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 of the day. The Select Board Tuesday night awarded invitational entries to the Boston Marathon from the Boston...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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 of the day. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday approved a common victualer’s license for Domino’s Pizza to...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, 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 of the day. Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday that he will be leaving his job as Hopkinton's town...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 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. The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Thursday meeting lauded the success of the first...
Photos: Holiday Stroll
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place Saturday, followed by Girl Scouts caroling on the Town Common.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 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. The Elementary School Building Committee on Wednesday reflected on the town's votes to support the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to extend the deadline for...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. After three years of discussion, voters approved the $158 million in funding via a property tax...
Photos: Drone above downtown
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have drone photos taken recently over the downtown area.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. Voters will have the final say on approving $158 million in funding via a property tax override for...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. Capping off an up-and-down season, Hopkinton High School’s football team will wrap up the campaign...
Tales from a Townie: Hot dogs and frogs
This tale takes place around 1952, when I was 10 and my friend, Tom, was 11. We spent Saturday at the pumping station on Fruit Street, like many other Saturdays, at work with my father. In the morning, Tom and I went up the brook trying to catch small trout...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, this Halloween marked the third year Radhika Namagalla’s daughters,...