The Hopkinton Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening unanimously approved a change to Hopkinton’s tobacco regulation policy, calling for a three-day permit suspension for an establishment’s first violation for selling tobacco or vaping products to minors. The...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 4
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-based charity Live4Evan held an Octoberfest fundraiser on Sunday at Start...
Photos: Live4Evan Octoberfest at Start Line Brewing
The Hopkinton-based charity Live4Evan held an Octoberfest fundraiser on Sunday at Start Line Brewing.
Jacqueline Perrone, 78
Jacqueline Hazel (Batty) Perrone, 78, of Ashland passed away peacefully on Sept. 3. Jackie was born as an only child to Gilbert and Ruby Batty of Bradford, England, on July 28, 1944. She emigrated from England at the age of 19 to the United States, where she met her...
Sally Roche, 83
Sally U. (Fairbanks) Roche, 83, passed away Sept. 24 at Boston Medical Center after a period of declining health. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Raymond V. Roche Sr. She also is survived by her three children, Raymond Roche Jr. and wife Grace of Uxbridge,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 3
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. During a joint meeting with the School Committee and Appropriation Committee on Thursday,...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Pleasant Street detour resumes
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the contractor will raise castings on manholes. As a result, the eastbound Main Street detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in effect. On the east side...
Joint meeting outlines school budget process, challenges
During a joint meeting with the School Committee and Appropriation Committee on Thursday, the Select Board adopted a budget message with an option for a 5.1 percent capping increase. That adoption occurred following a presentation by Town Manager Norman Khumalo and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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. Domestic violence. Human trafficking. Gender inequality. Racism. These issues and others...
Photos: Unified basketball opens season in style
The Hopkinton High School unified basketball team opened the season Wednesday with a 42-37 victory over Norton.
Parks & Rec roundup: Commission reports on progress of CPC projects
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed current and potential Community Preservation Committee (CPC) projects and winter programming. Current CPC projects discussed include the skate park, pickleball courts, the lacrosse wall...
Residents contribute to women’s commission
Domestic violence. Human trafficking. Gender inequality. Racism. They happen everywhere, from the largest cities to the most rural villages — and yes, even in peaceful, wholesome places like Hopkinton. These issues and others are the focus of the MetroWest Commission...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 29
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. A full-on rock show by Soul Function Boston complete with lights, horns and dancing will...
Conservation Commission supports drawdown of Lake Maspenock to manage weeds
The Conservation Commission at a brief meeting Tuesday night returned to the issue of invasive weed management at Lake Maspenock, agreeing to a winter drawdown of the lake as a “toolbox item” previously proposed by the Department of Public Works. DPW Director John...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 27 edition
ARRESTS September 20 12:28 a.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Brennan Grimley and Nicholas Saletnik performed field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested a 41-year-old from Barnstable and charged him with marked lanes violation,...
Faucher, Soul Boston to rock out at HCA to celebrate arts
A full-on rock show by Soul Function Boston complete with lights, horns and dancing will raise the roof at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 7, as the new rehearsal room named after the band is dedicated and the two donors who made it possible, Patrick...
Newspaper: Sept. 28, 2022
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 28
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. Town Clerk Connor Degan said he has been “swarmed” with requests for information —...
Independent Thoughts: Election harassment hits home for Degan
If you follow national politics, undoubtedly you have heard about the ongoing movement by Donald Trump-supporting conspiracy theorists to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election by going after local election officials. It wouldn’t seem likely to...
Refocused HHS field hockey takes it day by day
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team has a simple motto this season: “Win the day.” The Hillers are playing under first-year coach Ally Valencia and are razor-focused on trying to improve and succeed each day, whether it’s during a game, in practice or while...