On Sunday afternoon the town’s COVID-19 dashboard indicated 26 active cases in Hopkinton, but that number is likely to rise significantly this week, health director Shaun McAuliffe said. First off, there are 14 cases at Golden Pond Assisted Living that have yet to be...
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Photos: Boy Scouts Christmas tree sale
Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 1 is holding its annual Christmas tree drive, and a number of people picked up their trees this weekend at the parking lot behind CVS.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 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. Passersby might have noticed the murals being painted on the fence leading to...
Mural project celebrates Hopkinton’s history, diversity
In a year defined by challenges and division, a few local artists are hoping to use their talents to bring people together. Passersby might have noticed the murals being painted on the fence leading to EMC Park. The art is part of a larger project being sponsored by...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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. With the Hopkinton-Ashland Thanksgiving Day football game not being played for...
Another individual at HHS tests positive for COVID-19
On Wednesday afternoon, for the second time this week, Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop emailed families to inform them that a person in the HHS community has tested positive for COVID-19. Families with students who were in close contact with the individual...
50 years ago, Hillers capped memorable season by beating rival Ashland on T-Day
Fifty years from now, historians likely will find it fascinating talking to people who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, which, among other things, forced the postponement of the Hopkinton High School football season and the cancellation of the annual Thanksgiving...
Independent Thoughts: Eagle Scout project a trip through history
When Ronnie Shamus first set eyes on St. John’s Wilson Street Cemetery, it was, as he described it, “in complete disarray.” A year later, the burial ground has been given new life. It was almost a year ago when Shamus, now a Hopkinton High School senior, was looking...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. As we weave our way through the difficulties of the pandemic that has affected...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 24: Town’s active case total hits 24
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 24. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 24 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton friends bring stories of hope from around globe
As we weave our way through the difficulties of the pandemic that has affected us all in one way or another, Hopkinton residents, friends, and editors Cynthia Franca and Cheryl Perreault have compiled a collection of stories, poems and images from people around the...
Individual in HHS community tests positive for COVID-19 but school still on
As Hopkinton High School heads into the Thanksgiving break, principal Evan Bishop emailed families to inform them that a person in the HHS community has tested positive for COVID-19. "The Hopkinton Public Schools are working closely with the Community Tracing...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. At its meeting Monday night, the Zoning Advisory Committee continued its...
ZAC continues efforts to limit commercial solar in residential areas
At its meeting Monday night, the Zoning Advisory Committee continued its discussion on solar zoning and how it could formulate wording to limit developments in residential areas. The discussion centered around language and specific requirements the committee might...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. While the big news out of Thursday's School Committee meeting was the decision...
District considers later start times for all schools in future
Elementary and secondary schools could start at a later hour in the future to allow students to get more sleep, School Committee members said Thursday at their meeting. One possibility could be starting the high school and middle school at 8 a.m. and elementary...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 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. Hopkinton schools will go to a fully remote learning model for the week after...
Hopkinton schools will go to entirely remote learning for 1 week right after Thanksgiving
Hopkinton schools will go to a fully remote learning model for the week after Thanksgiving, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told School Committee members Thursday night. The move is...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 19: Town has 16 active cases, highest total since May
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton schools ranked No. 1 in state by Niche
Hopkinton was ranked as the No. 1 school district in Massachusetts for 2021 by Niche, a website that rates schools, companies and neighborhoods nationwide. The district received an A-plus overall grade, earning A-pluses in academics, teachers, college prep and...