Charles “Chip” Foster Salyards Jr., age 56, passed away on April 14 in Dover, New Hampshire. Chip was a former resident of Falmouth and Hopkinton. A husband, a father and a friend sum up everything Chip wanted in life. He was a family man first, a husband who loved...
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Fire flow test Wednesday might lead to water discoloration
The town's Water Department announced that there will be a required fire flow test on Wednesday (April 19) at approximately 9:30 a.m. "Because this test will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests...
Don MacNeill, 61, veterans advocate
Seldon “Don” MacNeill, 61, formerly of Hudson and Hopkinton, died April 9 after being transported to Milford Regional Medical Center following an accidental house fire. Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was survived by his wife of 20...
Anne Stafford, 87, grew up in Woodville
Anne L. (Davis-Hookway) Stafford, a woman who could do almost anything and was never afraid to take on new challenges, passed away peacefully at the Care Dimensions Hospice House on April 16. She was 87 years old. Anne was born in Framingham. She grew up in the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 18
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 127th Boston Marathon got off to a wet but clean start in Hopkinton on Monday morning, with some...
Photos: 127th Boston Marathon (additional photos added)
The 127th Boston Marathon got off to a wet but clean start in Hopkinton on Monday morning, with some 30,000 athletes taking part. Evans Chebet repeated as men's champion, pulling away in the final mile to win in a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds. He was...
‘Sew Many Possibilities’ brings quilting to HCAM
A new HCAM-TV series called “Sew Many Possibilities” is showing viewers how fun and creative quilting can be. Program host, Marathon Quilters Guild president and longtime Hopkinton resident Nancy Burdick shares what’s going on in the local fiber arts scene and...
Local runners complete World Marathon Challenge
Hopkinton resident Mark Valutkevich and his former longtime neighbor, Jim Coffey, are not exactly sure what inspired them to run six of the world’s premier marathons. But both can agree that the credit, or the blame, for the idea should go to Valutkevich. “I am going...
HHS Business Professionals of America students head to national competition
Twenty-two students from Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America club qualified at a state event to attend the National Leadership Conference on April 26-30 in Anaheim, California. In addition, Dhruv Shah was elected state president and Vainavi...
Senior Snippets, April 19 edition
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...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 17
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 127th Boston Marathon is today. Click here for detailed information about road closures, race...
List: Hopkinton runners in 2023 Boston Marathon
There are 62 Hopkinton residents registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon: NAME NUMBER Jawed Akhtar 25774 Michael Bird 27088 Ian Brohm 26529 Nicholas Brown 29132 Monica Brum 25783 Michael Burdulis 30029 Devin Callinan 29363 Jennifer Carter 29723 Ilana Casady...
Library Corner, April 19 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Card-Making Crafternoon Wednesday, April 19, 2-4 p.m....
Business Profile: Quilling Card & Gallery a handcrafted gifts destination
The first-ever retail venue for a high-end card and craft business recently opened in Holliston. Quilling Card & Gallery features an extensive display of the stunning, unique handmade greeting cards the company has been selling online and through retailers...
Marathon start times, road closures, starting area map
The 127th Boston Marathon is Monday. Roads surrounding the start line and Town Common will close at 6:30 a.m., and all other roads leading into the downtown area will close to general traffic at 7 a.m. The following roads will be blocked off: — West Main Street at...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Work resumes Tuesday
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, work will begin on Tuesday to continue the service connections to buildings between Muffin House Cafe and Hayden Rowe Street. Connections inside these buildings will take place on a future date. No work will be...
Photos: Boston Marathon start line
As preparations continue at the start line area for Monday's Boston Marathon, on Saturday there was a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. in recognition of One Boston Day and to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013. "Ten years ago, we came together...
Hopkinton schools lose pair of administrators as Zaleski, Bilello accept positions in other towns
The Weston School Committee on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Karen Zaleski as its interim superintendent for a year, beginning July 1, pending successful contract negotiations. Zaleski has been director of student services in Hopkinton for nine years. Weston’s...
Souad Mallouh, 88, Hopkinton resident
Souad Muneyyirci Mallouh, of Hopkinton passed away on April 12. She was 88 years old. Souad was an avid cook, specializing in Arabic food. She was happiest cooking for, and surrounded by, her loving family. She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Ibrahim...
Late wife’s battle with cancer pushes Parduhn to go Boston Marathon distance
Hopkinton resident Michael Parduhn connected with Meg, his late wife, in Chicago years ago through running. Now he is using their shared passion as a way to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, the disease that took her life more than four years ago, by running as...