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. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh reached out to the schools...
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Hopkinton again shows it’s a caring community with Dementia Friends program
Hopkinton once again has proven it is a caring community. In the past 11 months, 100 residents have become Dementia Friends, helping the community become an even more welcoming hometown for every citizen but especially those who are aging or have dementia. “We’re...
Library Corner, Nov. 23 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. Schedule update The library will be closed for the...
Residents invited to apply for heating assistance
The South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) is accepting applications for this year’s Heating and Fuel Assistance Program. The program pays a portion of the cost of one’s primary source of heat — including wood, pellets, gas, oil, kerosene, propane, coal and oil —...
Superintendent: Middle school student struck by car but walks away
Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh reached out to the schools community Monday to share that a middle school student had been struck by a car in the morning. The student was in the crosswalk of the high school driveway, Cavanaugh stated, and the...
Town announces budget listening sessions Dec. 5, 8
The town announced that there will be comprehensive fiscal year 2024 budget listening sessions on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8. The Dec. 5 session, titled "Seniors Speak," will be held at the Senior Center (28 Mayhew Street) from noon-1 p.m. The Dec. 8 session, called "Business...
Evelyn Mulcahy, 92
Evelyn R. Mulcahy, 92, died of natural causes in Sandwich on Nov. 1. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Paul D. Mulcahy, and her sister, Joann Duffy of Texas. She leaves behind two brothers, Francis and Joseph Marquedant, both of Hopkinton, and eight...
Priscilla Adams
Priscilla M. Adams of Westborough passed away Nov. 13 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She was the wife of Richard C. Adams. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Thurlow) Edmunds. She was raised and educated in Hopkinton. Priscilla was...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 21
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. Capping a postseason filled with dramatic finishes, the Hopkinton High School boys soccer...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours through Wednesday this 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 Wednesday. The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden...
HHS boys soccer falls in state title game
By Christopher Tremblay Contributing Writer Capping a postseason filled with dramatic finishes, the Hopkinton High School boys soccer team had one more thriller Saturday night in the Division 2 state championship game. Unfortunately for the Hillers, this result did...
Photos: HHS girls flag football game
The annual Hopkinton High School girls flag football game, pitting the seniors vs. the juniors, was held Friday night. The seniors won the game, 31-19.
School budget plans include requests for personnel
Budget presentations from building and administrative leaders were on the Hopkinton School Committee meeting agenda on Thursday. High school On behalf of the high school, Principal Evan Bishop outlined some of the areas contributing to a proposed 5.6 percent increase...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 18
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 Upper Charles Trails Committee at its hour-long meeting Wednesday night discussed the...
Health Department hosts COVID/flu vaccine clinic Tuesday
The Hopkinton Health Department will host a COVID/flu clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in the Nurse's Office in the basement of Town Hall. The flu vaccines are for ages 2 and older. The Moderna bivalent COVID booster vaccine is for ages 6 and older. Walk-ins are welcome...
UCTC discusses CPC application for Segment 1 study, revisits Segment 6 controversy
The Upper Charles Trails Committee (UCTC) at its hour-long meeting Wednesday night discussed the group’s recent activities, including the submission of a request for funding to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for Segment 1 of the Upper Charles Trail. The...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Bridgid Cavanaugh
Bridgid Cavanaugh went from not scoring once last year to scoring in every meet she ran this season. “She never misses any practices, even optional ones, and has participated in all of the team’s community service activities,” coach Jean Cann shared. “Over the summer,...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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 and video of the day. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night continued hearings on two cases it...
Monika Lee, 83
Monika (Franz) Lee, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on Nov. 11 at home surrounded by her family. Monika was born Feb. 23, 1939, to Dr. Anselm and Dagmar Franz in Dessau, Germany. She lived for a short time at a U.S.-occupied base after World War II and immigrated to the...
Conservation Commission continues contentious hearings for Mass. Laborers, The Trails
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night continued hearings on two cases it has been considering for several months: the Massachusetts Laborers Training Center property at 37 East Street and The Trails development. These were the two main cases under...