Joseph T. Scarlata, 90, of Hopkinton died peacefully in his home after an extended illness on March 1. Joe was born Feb. 8, 1933, in Boston to the late Joseph and Rose (Glennon) Scarlata. Joseph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean (Deneen) Scarlata; his...
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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 3
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 and video of the day. Sean Gołembiewski continued his success on the track Wednesday, winning the Massachusetts...
Recycling center closed Saturday due to incoming storm
The DPW announced Thursday that the recycling center on Wood Street will be closed this Saturday "out of an abundance of caution due to the winter storm." Snow is expected to start falling late Friday night, with 3-6 inches predicted overnight. There also could be...
Letter to the Editor: Schools need full funding
As we approach our annual town meetings and decide our funding priorities, I want to make a case for fully funding Hopkinton Public Schools. Hopkinton has long held providing a top-tier public education as an essential piece of our identity. Our schools have received...
HHS Sports Roundup: Golembiewski wins state pentathlon title; girls hockey falls
Sean Gołembiewski continued his success on the track Wednesday, winning the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association indoor pentathlon at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston. Golembiewski recorded 3,404 points, a school record. The pentathlon...
UCTC debates presentation of committee content, chair’s TCMC appearance
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night debated the content and formatting of committee documents contained on the UCTC page of the town’s website, with some members asking that more details be added. At the meeting’s opening, chair Jane Moran...
Elementary School Building Committee discusses LEED checklist, MSBA reimbursement
On Wednesday, the Elementary School Building Committee got an update on tweaks to its preferred schematic design, reviewed an energy and environmental credit checklist, and learned more about the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s reimbursement formulas. Noting...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 2
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 and video of the day. Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, the Hillers boys hockey team made quick work of North...
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hockey routs North Attleboro; boys basketballs falls
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team made quick work of North Attleboro on Wednesday night at New England Sports Center in Marlborough, opening postseason play with a 9-0 rout. Drew Morse and Charlie Purpura scored in the opening period. The Hillers blew open...
Elaine Mitsock, 64, longtime Hopkinton resident
Elaine Marie Mitsock, 64, a longtime Hopkinton resident, passed away Feb. 27. Born in Malden, she was the daughter of Lorraine (Belliveau) and Leonard Saulnier. Elaine was raised in Wakefield and attended Lesley College. She went on to have a 36-year career as a...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 28 edition
ARRESTS February 27 5:12 p.m. On South Street, Officer Nicholas Walker arrested a 47-year-old from Quincy on a warrant and also charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with registration suspended, uninsured motor vehicle, number plate violation and unregistered...
Conservation Commission holds fines against Turkey Ridge developer in abeyance, citing progress
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously decided after some debate to hold two instances of fines in abeyance for violations of erosion controls regarding the proposed Turkey Ridge Estates development, noting that substantial progress has...
Real Estate Transactions, March 1 edition
Health Department hosts COVID booster clinics in March
The Hopkinton Health Department announced it will host COVID booster clinics every Tuesday in March. The Moderna bivalent vaccine is available for ages 6 and older. The clinics will be held in the lower level of Town Hall (18 Main Street) on the following dates: March...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 1
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 and video of the day. A 19-year-old Hopkinton resident who had gone missing Monday in Milford has died,...
Select Board roundup: Proposed gun club amendment sparks debate; alarms raised about budget
During a public information session about the five proposed general bylaw amendments at Tuesday's Select Board meeting, questions were raised about an amendment seeking to ban gun clubs from shooting outside. A citizens’ petition proposed that gun clubs move indoors...
Update: Missing 19-year-old Hopkinton resident found dead
Editor's note: This story has been updated multiple times with details from the Milford Police Department. A 19-year-old Hopkinton resident who had gone missing Monday in Milford has died, authorities said. Daniel Cambourelis-Haskins's body was discovered late Tuesday...
Board of Health discusses issues with town’s shingles vaccine distribution
The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed complications with insurance billing for Shingrix that may affect the Health Department’s ability to distribute the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a painful rash that can occur in people over the age of 50 by...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 28
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 and video of the day. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools...
Hopkinton schools closed Tuesday due to pending storm
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools will be closed Tuesday due to a winter storm. Snow was expected to start late Monday night and continue throughout the day Tuesday. About 3-6 inches of snow is expected by Tuesday...