Leif James Robinson Jr., 59, of Hopkinton passed away at Milford Regional Hospital on Sept. 8, 2024. Born in Cambridge and raised in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Caroline (Nason) and Leif James Robinson. He was the husband of 23 years to Cheryl (Hopkins)...
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Board of Health reviews strategic plan ahead of Select Board presentation
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe walked members of the Board of Health through the Health Department’s new strategic plan Monday night. The plan, which was finalized in August, identifies five strategic priorities for the department. These center around data reporting,...
Town Clerk’s office holds voter registration drive at library
To celebrate National Register to Vote Day, the Town Clerk's office is hosting a voter registration drive at the Hopkinton Public Library on Tuesday (Sept. 17). The drive runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m in the library lobby. Those interested in registering to vote must be:...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Sean Finnegan
Finnegan ran the anchor leg on the Hillers’ top relay team at the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Cross Country Relays on Sept. 7, leading the team to a fifth-place finish (of 93 teams). He is expected to rank among the Tri-Valley League’s top runners...
Professional Insights: How should you respond to market cycles?
The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to these market cycles? To begin with, it’s useful to know...
Photos: Afternoon on Town Common
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured some tranquil scenes at the Town Common recently.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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 Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Citizens Input Group recently completed a survey of...
Photos: Hopkinton Youth Football battles Attleboro
The Hopkinton Youth Football Grade 4 and 5 teams faced off against the Attleboro White Hawks on Sunday morning at the high school turf field. The Grade 4 team posted a 13-0 victory for its third win of the season. The Grade 5 team dropped a 36-20...
Lake Maspenock weed treatment deemed successful by officials, slammed by critics
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Citizens Input Group completed a survey of the lake on Aug. 22, which revealed a significant decrease in weeds. After much public debate, the weed treatment was performed in June. It was approved by both the Conservation...
Library Corner, Sept. 18 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 X,...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 16 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 16
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 School Committee spent much of Thursday’s meeting discussing the fiscal year 2026 budget process...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day
The Friends of Hopkinton hosted its annual Family Day event on Saturday at the Hopkinton schools complex. The day featured live entertainment, food trucks, activities for people of all ages and fireworks.
Open Space Preservation Commission discusses Whitehall Conservation Area efforts
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night noted progress made at the Whitehall Conservation Area on several fronts, particularly its long-term effort to curb knotweed there. Chair Ed Harrow announced that the area recently had been sprayed....
Main Street Corridor Project update: Brick strip installation continues along corridor
The town's latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday noted that brick strip installation by A.F. Amorello & Sons, the project’s construction company, will continue during the upcoming week. Drainage structures in front of Town Hall will be...
School Committee talks finances, Hopkins project costs
The School Committee spent much of Thursday’s meeting discussing the fiscal year 2026 budget process as well as reviewing the district’s finance report. Members also approved an amended agreement for construction management at risk services associated with the Hopkins...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 13
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. Faith Community Church reflects on its history and deep connection with the town of Hopkinton as it...
Town requests residents curb lawn sprinkler use
The town is requesting residents' help in preserving municipal water supplies by shutting off lawn sprinklers. In a press release, the town explained it is asking residents on municipal water to turn off any lawn sprinkler systems to help in preserving water for...
Faith Community Church celebrates tricentennial
Not many churches in America can say they’ve been around for 100 years. Far fewer, like Faith Community Church in Hopkinton, can brag about reaching 300. “Think of all the churches that were planted at the same time as us,” said Faith Community Church (FCC) lead...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Evie Woodbury
Through the team’s first five matches, Woodbury, a middle hitter, had a .209 hitting percentage, 29 kills, a 90.2 serve percentage, 11 aces, 12 blocks and 14 digs. When the Hillers dropped two straight early matches, Woodbury encouraged her teammates to maintain a...