I want to thank all of the members of the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee 2 for the excellent presentation to the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. Although I went to the meeting already committed to voting for the new school, I was very impressed with...
The annual Hiller 5K was held last Thursday at Hopkinton Middle School. The race was the culmination of a program in which eighth graders volunteered to use a free period during their school day to train under the guidance of wellness teacher and coach Deb Pinto.
Michael Ferriero, 47, of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10. Born in Boston, he was the son of John R. Ferriero of Holliston and the late Mary Lou Ferriero, who passed away on Oct. 5, 2023. Michael moved into his Hopkinton home 24 years ago,...
Judith Marie Ferrari, 83, of Rochester, a former longtime resident of Ashland, passed away Nov. 12 with her loving family by her side. Born in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Joyce (Clarke) Kirley, and wife of the late Richard J. Ferrari, who...
While the 622-241 approval vote for the new Elmwood School building was the primary focus of Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, the body also narrowly approved Article 2 to eliminate party caucuses being able to nominate candidates to town ballots. It also defeated...
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 proposed new building to replace Elmwood School passed at Special Town Meeting on Monday night by...
The highlight of Monday night's three-hour Special Town Meeting was the passage of Article 1 to approve a proposal for a new building to replace Elmwood Elementary School. The Elementary School Building Committee has considered for the past two years whether to...
Christine “Chrissy" O’Horo passed away peacefully on Nov. 10 at the age of 59 after an extended illness. Chrissy was born on Oct. 11, 1964, to Stephen Joseph O’Horo Jr. and Jeanne (McGowan) O’Horo in Fitchburg. She graduated from the Boston School for the Deaf in 1981...
Applications are being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC). The program runs from Nov. 1 to April 30 and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within certain...
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. it was a big weekend for Hopkinton High School athletics, as the boys and girls soccer teams both...
Hopkinton Parks & Rec hosted its first Skate/BMX Jam on Sunday at the basketball courts outside Hopkinton Middle School.
The Hopkinton High School girls cross country team finished fourth at Saturday's Division 1 Central meet at a hilly Gardner Golf Course, led by a fifth-place finish from Elyse Srodawa. Also at Saturday's Division 1 Central meet, the HHS boys finished sixth. Ben Scott...
Home inspections are an invaluable part of the home-buying process when you’re making a decision on one of the biggest investments in your life. Your real estate agent can tell you things like how a house is priced in relation to “comps” (comparable properties)...
Launched from the Hopkinton home of Alvah “Bud” Hubley three decades ago, the Hubley family business has been well known for its painting services. Over the past five years, however, the company has expanded to offer extensive remodeling services, with a particular...
I had negative feelings about building a new school. Remember last winter, when Dr. Cavanaugh spent months poor-mouthing over the tax burden related to keeping a few therapists in our schools? Therapists who service our most vulnerable children. My child being one of...
Jo DuPont scored in the first half and the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team held on for a 1-0 victory over visiting Franklin in the Division 1 state quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. DuPont took a back pass from Madison Recupero about 10 yards outside the...
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals with a 2-1 road victory over top-seeded Bedford on Saturday afternoon. Jan Antvelink scored the game-winner with less than 16 minutes remaining, converting a corner kick from in...
Robert J. “Bob” Kenney, 80, died Nov. 7 at MetroWest Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (O’Toole) Kenney, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Paul and M. Virginia (Murtaugh) Kenney....
Daniel Harlow Pittman, 90, of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 5. Born in Cookstown, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Amos and Susie (Green) Pittman. He was married for 30 years to Evelyn (Brewster) Pittman, who passed in 2016. In his early years, Dan was an excellent...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night reviewed several applications for fiscal year 2025, one of which was revised after receiving the committee’s input in August. Representatives from the Historical Society said the group decided to...
