Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo, here are the new rules for the Horribles Parade. Please do not: Annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize or...
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Letter to the Editor: Virtual Horribles Parade set for July 4
Hopkinton — You are invited to the virtual July Fourth Horribles Parade at noon. Because the Select Board chose not to provide insurance for the event as done previously, the parade will be done virtually on Hopnews.com. The theme is “Get Involved." The organizers...
Letter to the Editor: PFAS regulation needs to get sticky
PFAS, the forever chemicals lurking in your kitchen, clothes and even your takeout box are sticking around for way too long. You might not see them, but they’re everywhere — and they are never leaving. From nonstick cookware to water-repellent jackets, these toxic...
Letter to the Editor: Horribles Parade deserves town support
It was disappointing to hear public comments characterizing the July Fourth parade as a Republican parade. It is a town event. Always has been. Who stepped forward to facilitate the parade for the town has varied over its long history. My family organized it for many...
Letter to the Editor: Aggressive driver on Wood Street lucky
To the blithering idiot that thought it a good idea to pass, one, two or maybe three cars on Wood Street, between No. 200 and No. 164 Saturday eve at about 8, I trust you are relieved that I wasn’t driving a truck, but instead a GTI, and that I knew enough to look for...
Letter to the Editor: Better late than never
Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before the Board of Selectmen to ask for red lights to be installed to stop traffic when we had an emergency call....
Letter to the Editor: Town should support HYFS
After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own life experience. Families who come to the United States from other nations often embark on a journey driven by...
Letter to the Editor: Beavers at Bloods Pond deserve better
I am writing this letter to inform the town of inhumane practices regarding beaver population management in Hopkinton. Recently, a beaver trap was used in Bloods Pond on South Mill Street to trap and kill a beaver. Despite calls to the Hopkinton Police Department and...
Letter to the Editor: HPS music program a gem worth preserving
IYKYK, as the kids say. Families who have taken part in the Hopkinton Public Schools music program know our high school’s musical program is a gem. And its director, Craig Hay? A real diamond. As today’s world prioritizes STEM over arts, and our federal government is...
Letter to the Editor: Stop damaging Terry Field
To the person who has been riding a fat-tired bike onto Terry Field off Center Trail: Please stop doing that! You are gouging large ruts in the field, which is one of the most beautiful attractions along the trail. You are also damaging private property and risking...
Letter to the Editor: Select Board youth movement questioned
In light of the discussion during the Hopkinton Select Board’s May 27th meeting, I am writing to highlight what appears to be a concerning shift in how we define “new leadership.” The phrase was used repeatedly — and tellingly — as a synonym for youth, suggesting that...
Letter to the Editor: Kizner, Mannan for Select Board
One of my first memories of Matt Kizner is him walking up to the mic and asking a question of one of our town leaders. He was new to town at the time, yet cared enough and was courageous to cut through the chase. I continue to see the ability to process information,...
Letter to the Editor: Doyle for Select Board
I’m writing to support Jeff Doyle for the Hopkinton [Select Board]. Jeff grew up in town and is now choosing to raise his own family here, it's clear he has made a commitment to this community. He is concerned about our commercial base, the budget, clean water and...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Shahidul, and I can say with full confidence that he possesses the intelligence, integrity and dedication that our community needs in its leadership....
Letter to the Editor: Mannan, Kizner for Select Board
As we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind all Hopkinton residents to vote on May 19. The truth is, you have more control, influence and access to local politics versus anything you see on TV about national issues. And local officials have more to...
Letter to the Editor: Doyle for Select Board
I am writing this letter to ask you to vote for Jeff Doyle and his ideals to become a member of the Hopkinton Select Board. Like many others who have written to endorse Jeff, I have known him for a very long time. To be honest, I’ve known him since the July Fourth day...
Letter to the Editor: Doyle for Select Board
I’m writing to express my support for my husband, Jeff Doyle, for the Select Board. As his wife, I’m lucky to know Jeff’s heart better than most. But for those who don’t, I’d like to share why I believe he’s the kind of person we need leading our town. Jeff knows...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
I am proud to endorse Shahidul Mannan for another term on Hopkinton’s Select Board. Shahidul has been a dedicated volunteer for the citizens of Hopkinton for many years serving on the Appropriation Committee, Planning Board and Select Board. In all of these roles, he...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
We are proud to endorse our friend Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Select Board in the upcoming town-wide election. In his time on the board, Shahidul has shown himself to be a person of integrity, wisdom, intelligence, kindness, patience and sensitivity. What’s...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Mannan, Kizner, Mimmo
I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan, Matthew Kizner and Peter Mimmo in the Town Election. Like Shahidul, Matt and Peter, I did not grow up in Hopkinton. Nor did I attend a highly ranked high school like the one my children were lucky enough to attend in...