Hopkinton instructor leads group fundraiser A Hopkinton yoga teacher and her students raised close to $25,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital in an event that reminds us that we are “all in this together.” Jennifer Houghtaling, owner of Shanti Yoga on Wood Street in...
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Candidates address issues
Town Election set for May 20 Eighteen of the 24 candidates running for office in Hopkinton’s upcoming annual Town Election participated in the Hopkinton Women’s Club Meet the Candidates Night held on April 24 at the HCAM-TV studios. In addition to their opening and...
Peace Canvas a symbol of support for local Islamic community
One Hopkinton organization is reaching out in “love and support” of another as targeted violence around the globe leaves many shaken. After an attack on a mosque in New Zealand on March 15 left 50 people dead and dozens more injured, members of the South Asian Circle...
Town Meeting results
Following are results for each article presented at 2019 Town Meeting, held May 6-8 at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium. For more details on each article, visit the Town of Hopkinton website (hopkintonma.gov). Article 1: Acceptance of town reports PASSED,...
Operating budget passes as underride vote nears
A total of 24 articles were voted on the first night of Hopkinton’s 2019 Annual Town Meeting on May 6 at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, some with little or no discussion, and others that brought several residents to the microphone with comments both for and...
Hopkinton resident wins art award
Jillian Robertson, a Hopkinton resident who attends the Middlesex School, won an honorable mention award for her art submission to the 2019 Healthy Whale, Healthy Ocean Challenge, sponsored by Boston-based Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs and Conservation Law...
Local runners express satisfaction with finishing Boston Marathon
Selectman Brian Herr completed his 30th and final Boston Marathon, with his wife and children joining him for the last few miles — “A nice surprise,” Herr said. Herr, who defied doctors and battled his way back to the marathon after suffering a major leg injury while...
Devlin’s first Boston Marathon fulfills dream
Jenn Devlin always knew she wanted to find a way to honor Boston Children’s Hospital for the care shown to her family when her daughter and son, born a year apart, both needed medical attention early in their lives. A decade later, the Hopkinton resident found a way...
HOP Coalition hosts Celebration of Recovery on Town Common
A local coalition will be hosting a special event for individuals and families who are touched by substance abuse and for local community members who want to learn more about how to reach out a helping hand. The Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) Coalition will...
HPTA carnival license approved with amended hours
Seeking approval of three licenses required to bring the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association (HPTA) carnival event back to town in June, HPTA president Erin Graziano appeared before selectmen at their April 23 meeting. According to a letter from Graziano to the...
Independent Thoughts: Changes on tap for HHS prom
It’s prom season, and there are a couple of changes to the annual event for Hopkinton High School juniors (and some invited guests from other classes). On Friday, May 10, you’ll no longer see limousines around town filled with prom-goers. That’s because the high...
Photo: Rabbit at rest
The annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 was moved inside to the Center School Gym due to rain. The Easter Bunny made an appearance to hand out candy and pose for photos, including this one with the Gyllstrom family: (from left) 6-year-old Sophia, 1-year-old Ben, dad...
Start Line Brewing expansion running on time
Start Line Brewing’s much-anticipated expansion project is nearing the finish line. Due to its popularity and success over the last three years, the Hayden Rowe Street brewery soon will be offering its patrons additional seating, live entertainment and more menu...
From Finland to Hopkinton: Järvinen family embraces journey
Although the Järvinen family had talked about the possibility of an intercontinental move for several years, they were not totally sure what to expect or how smoothly such a transition might go. Still, when the career opportunity arose for Henna Järvinen to direct and...
Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS
Selectmen at their April 9 meeting recognized and approved a proclamation for Troop 4 Eagle Scout Jack Brennan. A Hopkinton High School senior, Brennan is the son of Sgt. Timothy Brennan of the Hopkinton Police Department and Kim Brennan, the assistant scoutmaster for...
HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip
A student at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts took her desire to help others and her passion for the arts on an “eye-opening experience” in February. Amelia English traveled to the Dominican Republic during February school break through the organization Nuestros...
Muscatello among nation’s top mortgage originators
Hopkinton resident Kim Muscatello is ranked among the top 1 percent of mortgage originators in the nation, according to the Winter 2019 issue of Mortgage Executive Magazine. “I am extremely humbled to be listed among the top 1 percent of the nation’s mortgage...
Debate continues regarding potential Claflin house development
The Planning Board opened two concurrent public hearings earlier this month on a plan to build a mixed use three-story building on property at 76 Main St. The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business....
Hopkinton Women’s Club hosts candidates forum
The Hopkinton Women's Club presents the 32nd annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the HCAM studio, 77 Main Street. The moderator for the event, which will be broadcast live, is Kathie Hebden. In other HWC news, the organization will...
Easter Egg Hunt at Town Common April 20
The annual Hopkinton Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 20 at the Town Common. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by local businesses, the event is a longstanding tradition. High school volunteers will hide thousands of plastic eggs...