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Clancy set for Boston Marathon push
If you’ve seen a runner pushing dumbbells around town in a wheelchair and wondered why, there’s a good explanation. For his first Boston Marathon, Hopkinton’s Kevin Clancy will be pushing a quadriplegic relative, Chad Larivee, competing as a duo participant. During...
Boston Marathon Notebook: Video crew calls Parmenter home
When the Boston Marathon began using Hopkinton for its start line in 1924, local septic tank services company J.C. Parmenter already was four years running. A century later, both are going strong. And Parmenter, as it has for about 25 years, will continue to play a...
Presentation to ESBC focuses on new school’s ‘calming, natural’ theme
Robert Bell, educational programmer for architectural firm Perkins Eastman, said the design elements of the new elementary school project have an “overarching theme that is calming and natural.” His presentation on Tuesday to the Elementary School Building Committee...
Brown returns for another ‘grueling’ challenge in Boston Marathon
Nick Brown is back for a second straight year running the Boston Marathon, and the Hopkinton resident is hopeful that his experience from a year ago will make the day even better the second time around. “I don’t know if it is going to be any easier physically, but the...
Schools Notebook: ‘James and the Giant Peach’ at HMS April 26-27
The Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club will perform the junior version of “James and the Giant Peach” at the HMS auditorium. Shows are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. both days. The play is a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the...
Kreafle continues fitness focus by running Boston for SACH
When he runs in the 128th Boston Marathon for the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Jeffrey Kreafle will be halfway to a personal goal. Kreafle, who became a marathoner when he turned 50, is working to complete the Abbott World Major Marathons. The international...
Arrests/Police Log, April 10 edition
ARRESTS April 4 6:12 p.m. A caller reported a female was struck by a car on Hayden Rowe Street and was unconscious and breathing. Multiple officers responded and the State Police were requested, and the victim was transported to the hospital. The suspect was stopped...
Jessica Duplessie, 53
It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Jessica L Duplessie (nee Boelsen) after a long battle with cancer, which came to a peaceful end March 29 at the age of 53. She was a remarkable woman known for her radiant spirit, sharp wit and immense love for...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 10
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. At its meeting Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission authorized chair Dan Terry to appear...
Work downtown scheduled overnight Tuesday as well as daytime Wednesday
The town announced late Tuesday afternoon that Markings, Inc. would be in town Tuesday to Wednesday overnight to hatch the crosswalks at Church Street, the Fire Station, Pleasant Street, Commonwealth Avenue and Hayden Rowe Street and Main Street, as well as the...
Robert Morris, 86
Robert William Morris, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at his home, surrounded by his family after a lengthy health battle, on April 8. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Viola (Pielstick) and Chester Morris. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Painter)...
Parks & Rec seeks to set aside spaces at EMC Park lot
At its meeting Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission authorized chair Dan Terry to appear before the Select Board and ask that eight spots in the EMC Park parking lot be designated for one-hour parking only on weekdays in the daytime. Further, the board would...
Trendel surmounts Boston Marathon goal by running for One Summit
Hours after chairing a Planning Board meeting, Gary Trendel laced up his running shoes for a 3:45 a.m. run, training for his first Boston Marathon before heading to work. Trendel is running on behalf of One Summit (onesummit.org), a North Andover nonprofit that pairs...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Logan DelPonte
DelPonte scored five goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as Hopkinton beat Westwood for the first time since 2019 with an 11-10 victory April 8. “Logan has done a great job obviously as a player, but what we are most proud of is how he has channeled his...
Letter to the Editor: Rezoning push on South Street annoying
What’s the definition of insanity? The town voted no to developing Hayward Street and South Street three times in the last 30 years, but Marguerite Concrete continues to try push a plan for development. Worse, Marguerite Concrete is wasting the time of residents and...
Honored residents recognized as race starters
Since 2006, the Boston Athletic Association has entrusted the Hopkinton Marathon Committee with choosing starters for the non-elite waves of the Boston Marathon. This year’s starters include: Jack LeDuc (Wave 1), Tom Griffin (Wave 2), Paul Fitzgerald (Wave 3) and the...
Townie Tedstone runs for Canty’s Underdog Scholarship
Jen Tedstone is proud to be running the 2024 Boston Marathon in honor of Brad Canty to raise money for the Canty’s Underdog Scholarship Fund. “My family grew up in this town, my husband grew up in this town; we’ve been here forever,” said Tedstone. “My mom was a...
English shows dogged determination in marathon run for Baypath
Jen English will run her first Boston Marathon in 2024 to support Baypath Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter in Hopkinton, “because the shelter rescued and connected me with my best friend!” Born and raised in New Hampshire, English moved to Massachusetts in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 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. Our latest Boston Marathon features highlight runs by Amanda Ross (running for the Hopkinton Women's...
