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 photo of the day. Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes on Monday released an apology for the...
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James Smith, 73, 1968 HHS grad
James Robert Smith, 73, of Hopkinton passed away on May 18 after a three-year battle with a terminal illness. Jim was born in Framingham and was a 1968 graduate of Hopkinton High School. Jim refused to let his illness hold him back, and he and his family tried...
Schools Notebook: HHS senior Fitzpatrick wins writing awards
Hopkinton High School senior Owen Fitzpatrick was named a winner of the annual Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest. Fitzpatrick was one of 20 writers chosen from 1,112 entrants to receive a $1,000 prize. The event was sponsored by Cancer Pathways, a Washington-based...
Banner season for Golembiewski, HHS boys track
Hopkinton High School boys track and field coach Brian Prescott got a sense of just how good his team was this spring when he talked to the coach at North Andover following the state relay meet. The seniors at North Andover had never lost a meet in four years,...
Library Corner, June 14 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Former HDTC chair Hayes issues apology for online controversy, takes ‘full responsibility’
Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes on Monday released an apology for the controversy she caused with her online posting. Under stories in the Hopkinton Independent and HopNews websites, Hayes had posted comments numerous times under various...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 12
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 photo of the day. The positivity was palpable at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of...
Hopkinton’s Pride Parade attracts hundreds
The positivity was palpable at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sunday afternoon as hundreds of people gathered for the third annual Hopkinton Pride Parade and celebration. The three-hour event was co-hosted by the Hopkinton Freedom Team, Hopkinton Youth and...
Letter to the Editor: New school will cause traffic issues
I attended the online meeting on June 7 outlining the plans for the proposed new Elmwood School located next to the Marathon School on Hayden Rowe Street — a location behind the Start Line Brewery. I don’t believe many in this neighborhood are aware of the impact this...
Photos: Touch-A-Truck Festival
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation's annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival was held Saturday in the parking lot of Hopkinton High School.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours all week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street will be used Monday through Friday. The eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street might be needed for...
Leonard Main, 85
Leonard J. Main of Hopkinton passed away June 8 at his home after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was born in Brighton on May 12, 1938, to Leonard F. and Catherine G. (Sherman) Main. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1956. Besides his wife of 58...
Matthew Lindi, 65
Matthew R. Lindi, 65, of Hopkinton passed away June 5. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Pauline (Gustafson) and Richard Lindi. He was the husband of Ryta (Marchant) Lindi of Hopkinton. Matthew was raised in Upton and lived in North Carolina and New...
HHS boys tennis reaches Division 2 state semifinals
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team knocked off host Hingham, 3-2, on Thursday to advance to the Division 2 state tournament semifinals. Pranav Kapur won the decisive match at third singles. With the win over the fourth-seeded Harbormen, the fifth-seeded...
Eversource addresses concerns about LNG plant safety at public forum
Representatives from Eversource addressed safety and operational concerns about the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Wilson Street at a public forum Thursday night that spanned more than three hours. The meeting, held at the Faith Community Church on...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 9
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 photo of the day. During a two-hour Zoom public forum Wednesday, most questions asked of the Elementary School Building...
Margaret Prescott, 90, lifelong Hopkintonian
The family of Margaret (Mulhern) Prescott, 90, of Hopkinton sadly announces her passing on June 5 due to the ailments of old age. She passed away peacefully and was surrounded by her family. Margaret “Peg” was born in Milton to J. Leo Mulhern and Margaret (Nickerson)...
State Rep. Arena-DeRosa to host office hours at Town Hall June 12
State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa will host office hours on Monday, June 12, from 10 a.m.-noon. The session will take place at Hopkinton Town Hall, in the lower level. Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions of Arena-DeRosa, who represents Hopkinton, Holliston...
New school’s cost, possibility of rejection questioned at ESBC forum
During a two-hour Zoom public forum Wednesday, most questions asked of the Elementary School Building Committee concerned the cost and tax impact of a new Elmwood School on Hayden Rowe Street. Other questions referred to traffic, educational and design decisions to...