Lykan Bioscience is breaking new ground, and that ground is in Hopkinton. This month the start-up — whose slogan is “Transforming the future together” — will debut what it calls a “first of its kind, multi-product CGMP [current good manufacturing practice]...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Hopkinton High School Diversity Club is sponsoring a community-wide event...
HHS Diversity Club hosts Chalk It Up event to ‘start conversation’
Editor's note: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed to Thursday, Sept. 3 (same time). People can change the world without leaving their driveways. That is one message behind Chalk It Up, a town-wide event to be hosted by the Hopkinton High School...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, during an appearance...
Nasrullah: Attacks on Kramer for Bail Fund ‘entirely inappropriate’
During the public comment portion of the Select Board meeting last week, vice chair Irfan Nasrullah read aloud two letters from individuals who criticized Planning Board member Muriel Kramer for her involvement with the Massachusetts Bail Fund. Two other individuals...
Superintendent Cavanaugh: Negotiations with teachers ‘feels really positive’
Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, during an appearance on Tuesday’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour on HCAM, acknowledged that time is running out to finalize an...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett, during an appearance on Monday’s...
Police Chief Bennett: ‘Tension level is palpable,’ but officers maintain positivity
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett, during an appearance on Monday’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour on HCAM, said that while the pandemic continues to put people on edge, his department has worked hard to keep...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Hopkinton Teachers Association responded to Friday's press release from the...
Hopkinton teachers: Concerns about return ‘still linger in our minds’
Editor's note: Following is a statement from Hopkinton Teachers Association president Becky Abate, in response to Friday's statement from the Hopkinton School Committee. Although statements are not typically issued during negotiations, and are even more rarely issued...
School Committee: District supports teachers in reopening
Editor's note: Hopkinton School Committee chair Amanda Fargiano issued the following statement regarding negotiations with the Hopkinton Teachers Association. With the return of Hopkinton teachers scheduled in just 10 days, the district and the Hopkinton Teachers...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Greg Galeazzi, who lost both of his legs while serving as an Army captain in...
Superintendent: Schools will rely on metrics before making changes to learning model
Moving schools to a fully remote model or a complete return to class will depend on varying factors, including the numbers and specifics of cases in town and opinions of local and state health departments, superintendent of schools Carol Cavanaugh shared with School...
Hopkinton welcomes disabled Army veteran into specially built home
Greg Galeazzi, who lost both of his legs while serving as an Army captain in Afghanistan, moved into his custom-built home in Hopkinton on Thursday, welcomed by the Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments. Galeazzi’s house on Stoney Brook Road was gifted by the Gary...
Health Department supports state’s decision to require flu immunization for students
The state announced Wednesday that all children 6 months of age and older who are attending Massachusetts child care, preschool, K-12 or college will be required to have the 2020-21 influenza immunization...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Select Board member Amy Ritterbusch expressed dismay with the "false rumor mill"...
Health director laments uncooperative resident, seeks ‘solutions’ to basketball court closures
Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe reported to the Select Board Tuesday night that the town suffered its 13th death due to COVID-19 with the passing earlier this month of Randy Magnanti (see obituary). McAuliffe said the town has one active case, which came...
Ritterbusch: ‘False rumor mill’ in town contributing to discord
Select Board member Amy Ritterbusch said she is concerned about “the false rumor mill going around town,” especially how it relates to Saturday’s India Day controversy. Ritterbusch was on hand for Saturday morning's event at the Town Common, which was disrupted by a...
HHS’ Scott revels in national teaching award: ‘I enjoy what I do’
Creating face shields for medical professionals and children. Developing a modified police belt and vest to alleviate wearers’ back issues. Making sturdy clips to attach fire helmets more securely onto fire equipment. Such life-changing results are all in a day’s work...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Muriel Kramer gave an impassioned defense of her work with the Massachusetts...