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,...
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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...
Outdoor water use restriction starts May 1
As mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from...
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...
Cemetery records now available on town website
Genealogists, history lovers and sleuths of all kinds will be pleased to know that a treasure trove of information has just been made available from the Town of Hopkinton. Over 200 years of the town’s cemetery records are now available for individual research on the...
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...
Letter to the Editor: Citizens explain zoning petitions
To the Editor: We are writing in response to Mr. Kleinkauf’s article from the April 3rd edition, titled: “Planning Board will not sponsor plans to restrict growth.” Two citizens’ petitions to slow residential growth in Hopkinton were proposed as citizens’ petitions so...
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors oppose Claflin house demolition
To the Editor: We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed plan by a local builder to demolish the antique home at 76 Main Street, built in 1794. We purchased our home at 78 Main Street in 1997. Over the past 22 years we have lovingly done everything that...
Key issues on tap for Town Meeting
On May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, residents will have the chance to attend another Annual Town Meeting, which has been described by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin as the purest form of democratic governing....
Underground Parking proposed for 76 Main St.
A revised plan for a mixed-use three-story building on the property at 76 Main St. now includes a proposal for an underground 30-space parking garage. The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business....
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...
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....
Road races abound in Hopkinton
Running a marathon isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, there are plenty of shorter races in Hopkinton if that suits you better. Most are for the benefit of local charities and offer fun activities to keep the entire family entertained after the running (or walking) is...
Photo: Banner moment
Installation of the Boston Marathon banners on Route 135 was done in late March by (from left) Chason Arimstead (American Climbers), John Coutinho (Hopkinton selectman), Winston Armistead (American Climbers) and Jeff Towle (Compass Builders). The banners serve as a...
Greetings from Board of Selectmen
On behalf of the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen, a warm and hearty welcome to the runners, supporters and visitors from near and far for the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon. For both seasoned competitors and first-time participants from around the globe, nothing...
Hopkinton Marathon Committee welcomes all
“It all starts here” in Hopkinton. On behalf of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, we graciously extend a warm welcome to all the runners and visitors of the world who will be spending time in our beautiful community for the start of the 123rd running of the Boston...
Hopkinton students key to Spotters Network
By Melissa Orff, Contributing Writer Close to 40 Hopkinton High School students will be an integral part of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 15 as they volunteer for the WBZ-TV Spotters Network. The Spotters Network, known as “the eyes of the Boston Marathon” for...
Local veterans to be honored on Patriots’ Day at start line
At the start of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee will honor three local veterans: Russell Phipps Sr., Betty Branagan and Frank Torento. “On Patriots’ Day 2019, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee is pleased to be able to...
Local volunteers key to race-day success
It takes a great deal of planning and coordination to host more than 30,000 athletes who flock to the starting line of the Boston Marathon every April. Luckily the Hopkinton Marathon Committee has had a lot of practice. Established in 1979, the Hopkinton Marathon...