Robin M. Falcione, 71, of Framingham passed away at West Newton Health Care on Nov. 29 following complications from a long illness. She was born in Wareham on Sept. 30, 1951, to the late Robert and Dorothy (McDermott) Falcione. Robin was a human resources specialist...
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Library Corner, Dec. 7 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. The Roosevelts At Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2-3 p.m....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 5
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. The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll was held Saturday, with shopping at local...
Photos: Holiday Stroll
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll was held Saturday, with shopping at local businesses and events at the Town Common and around town.
Marie Colton, 81
Marie E. (Demaso) Colton of Hopkinton, formerly of Roslindale, passed away Dec. 1 at the age of 81. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of James and Mary (Forgione) Demaso. She was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and, afterward, Boston Clerical. She soon entered...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detour at Pleasant Street in place all week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in place Monday through Friday. The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe...
Photos: Town Common lights
The holiday lights at the Town Common were turned on Friday, one day earlier than initially scheduled due to the rainy forecast for Saturday.
Veterans discuss December military events at monthly breakfast
Hopkinton veterans gathered for the Dec. 2 Veterans Breakfast and a lively discussion of past military events that happened in the early December time span. The “Frozen Chosin” was one of the key topics. Among those who participated in the breakfast and the military...
Dorothy Randall, 95
Dorothy Jeannette Randall, 95, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 1 at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Angell) Sables. She was a 1945 graduate of Hopkinton High School...
`Disconnect’ continues regarding proposed therapy services cuts at schools
Once again, Thursday’s School Committee meeting featured a public comment period when several speakers expressed concern about proposed reductions in occupational, physical and speech and language therapies. It was followed by a presentation in which Superintendent...
Teachers union statement on proposed SPED cuts: ‘Data was ignored’
Editor's note: The Hopkinton Teachers Association on Thursday released the following statement regarding proposed cuts in special education staffing at Hopkinton schools. Hopkinton Public Schools are at a crossroad. At [Thursday's] School Committee meeting, Director...
Grade configurations, budget requests among School Committee topics
One of the pending decisions by the School Committee is whether to have a new Elmwood School cover Grades 2-3 or Grades 2-4. A presentation on Thursday included diagrams showing configurations until 2032. Projected enrollment for a two-grade facility is 774 students,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 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. The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting learned about the efforts of...
Parks & Rec discusses sustainability, pending projects
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting learned about the efforts of the town’s Climate Action Workgroup to promote sustainability and discussed potential ways in which the commission can work with the group. The Climate Action Workgroup is a...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 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. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently held a virtual meeting detailing...
Fruit Street bridge remains closed as MassDOT interchange improvement project enters construction phase
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently held a virtual meeting detailing the beginning of the construction phase in December of the remodeled interchange between Interstate 495 and Interstate 90, which straddles Hopkinton and Westborough. As part of...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Jack Malone
Malone is the team’s longest-tenured athlete at four seasons, having started as an eighth-grader. “It has been amazing to see Jack build confidence not only in his basketball skills but also in connecting with and forging friendships with his many teammates over the...
Health Department schedules weekly COVID vaccine clinics
The Hopkinton Health Department is offering weekly clinics for ages 6 and older to receive the Moderna bivalent COVID booster shot. The clinics are being held on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Nurse’s Office in the lower level of Town Hall. There are no clinics on Dec....
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 29 edition
ARRESTS November 22 5:25 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and caught up with a 26-year-old Upton resident and arrested him for OUI Liquor. POLICE LOG November 22 12:35 a.m. Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 30
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. The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars, and Hopkinton was well-represented...