The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday heard from a consultant about the potential for athletic facility development as a means of jump-starting the local commercial economy. Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts,...
ARRESTS Aug. 15 10:41 p.m. Units responded to Hayden Rowe Street for a report of a male on top of a female. A 64-year-old Framingham man was taken into custody and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Officers gave the female party a courtesy...
Sue Scannell Gilbert says the best part about acting is the “vicarious catharsis” she feels when stepping into a role. “It’s just fun for me to be different people,” she said. She studied theater in college and went on to do modeling before getting jobs in television....
The Elementary School Building Committee heard budget and construction updates about the Charleswood School during a brief meeting Tuesday. Chris Kenney from owner’s project manager Vertex noted his company is tracking $523,371 in pending and estimated change orders —...
Jonathan Marc Goldstein, 67, of Hopkinton passed away recently after a period of declining health. He was born in Boston on Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Judy and Bernie Goldstein, and grew up in Brighton, where he formed friendships that remained important throughout...
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. Gasser reflects on tenure as HALT president The Hopkinton Area Land Trust is adjusting its leadership...
Jill E. Sarafinas, née Holman, 68, of Hopkinton passed away suddenly on Aug. 14, 2026. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn (Henderson) and Charles A. Holman. She was the wife of 19 years to George Anthony Sarafinas. Jill graduated from Hopkinton...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-OGZSx8hQ The Planning Board at its four-hour meeting Monday night heard abutters’ concerns about a proposed 13-unit mixed-use development in the downtown business district. It would encompass BoMain Pizza Bar & Grill at 14 Main...
Paving the east end of the Main Street Corridor Project is delayed to the end of the week as prep work continues, according to the latest update from the town. Crews will continue milling and reconstructing the driveway of 77 Main Street and the fire station through...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-OGZSx8hQ The Planning Board on Monday voted 7-0-1 to oppose a proposal made by the Charter Review Committee to trim its membership from nine to seven, with member Rob Benson abstaining. Town Clerk Connor Degan, who also serves as the...
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton slipped peacefully away at home on Aug. 15, 2026, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his close family in attendance. Born in Somerville in 1945, he was the son of the late John and Libby Dockstader. A 1963 graduate of...
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. Therapy dog trained in de-escalation, comfort therapy Quinn, a 4-year-old poodle, is the newest...
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. ADULT PROGRAMS...
A portion of the water main on Hayden Rowe Street will be shut down Tuesday morning, according to the Water-Sewer Department. Crews will shut down the water main between 103-139 Hayden Rowe Street beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday as part of the ongoing road...
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. DPW promotes water conservation with discounted rain barrels In order to encourage residents to...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be closing a lane of Interstate 495 northbound starting Saturday and will continue overnight ramp work Monday-Thursday next week. The right lane of I-495 northbound at the I-90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton will be...
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. Health director confident in Hopkinton's air quality Despite a new rash of wildfires bringing smoke...
