The annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament was held this past weekend at the Hopkinton High School courts. In the advanced men's singles division, Amit Jagdale was the champion, defeating Alex Samoiloff in the final. In intermediate men's singles, Jon Winchenbach beat...
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Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 20 edition
POLICE LOG September 13 12:02 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Pratt Way property. 3:10 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on South Street businesses. 7:27 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan completed community policing at the high school. 7:29 a.m. Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night unanimously approved an open space mixed use...
Select Board roundup: Regional emergency communications center studied
During a short Select Board meeting on Tuesday night, Town Manager Norman Khumalo shared information about a feasibility study for a potential regional emergency communications center that would include Hopkinton and neighboring towns. Hopkinton, Grafton, Hudson,...
Planning Board approves East Main Street development
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night unanimously approved an open space mixed use development (OSMUD) at 83 East Main Street after discussing concerns that the three proposed age-restricted housing units would clash with the historic single-family house that...
Letter to the Editor: Downtown unsafe due to construction
What is going on in downtown Hopkinton, and will it ever end? I literally cannot get to Center Trail for a run, grab something at CVS or walk my dogs safely. How could anyone possibly create an active construction site where it is so completely unsafe to walk? How is...
Letter to the Editor: Town faces urban heat island conditions
I’ve been uptown recently, doing business with several of our Main Street businesses. I note: — Loss of “convenient” on-street parking (Ward’s Barbershop) — Loss of “comfortable” on-street parking (Phipps Insurance) — Reduced egress at businesses (Shell station, Main...
Sean Fitzpatrick, 43
Sean Perry Fitzpatrick, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 18. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, he was the son of Claudia (Godsil) Fitzpatrick of South Carolina and the late Perry Fitzpatrick. Sean was a member of the Hopkinton High School Class of 1996....
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 20
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. About 18 participants joined an online kickoff meeting Monday night to learn more about the...
Elmwood forum offers details on school replacement project
About 18 participants joined an online kickoff meeting Monday night to learn more about the process going forward for the Elmwood School replacement project. In addition to introducing the key players from Vertex and Perkins Eastman, who will plan and design the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 19
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 town turned out in big numbers for Hopkinton Family Day on Saturday and enjoyed an...
Joan Doyle, 88
Joan Catherine (Courchaine) Doyle passed into God’s hands on Sept. 16. Born May 15, 1934, to Louis Courchaine and Beatrice Garand in Cohoes, New York, she was the youngest of five children. As a child, she moved to St. Augustine, Florida, and then Atlanta, where she...
David Beck, 67
David K. Beck, 67, of Hopkinton passed away at his home as a result of a fall on Sept. 13. Born in Newton, he was the son of William C. Beck Jr. of Gardner and the late Virginia (Shea) Beck. Dave grew up in Wellesley and Yarmouth. After graduating from Dennis-Yarmouth...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Pleasant Street, Town Common detours resume this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, work this week will include raising castings on manholes project-wide. The eastbound detour from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be utilized. Additionally,...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day
Hopkinton Family Day was held at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School in picture-perfect weather on Saturday afternoon.
Photos: HHS football vs. Algonquin
The Hopkinton High School football team improved to 2-0 with a 22-18 victory over Algonquin on Friday night.
John Ryan, 80
John (Jack) Michael Ryan died Sept. 13, just six days from his 81st birthday, at Golden Pond Memory Care in Hopkinton from complications of dementia. His family thanks the exceptional staff at Golden Pond for the kind, patient care they gave Jack. Born in Boston in...
Photos: Friends of the Hopkinton Library Book Sale
Friends of the Hopkinton Library started its book sale fundraiser on Friday in the library's large event room. The sale continues Saturday from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with a discount in the final hour ($5 per bag). This is the final planned sale of its kind. Future sales...
Hopkinton Fire Department Open House Oct. 16
The Hopkinton Fire Department will open its station to the public on Sunday, Oct. 16, from from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for its annual open house. Residents (adults and children) will have an opportunity to view demonstrations, learn about fire safety and tour the station....
Business Profile: Parks & Recreation fall programs run gamut from sports to science
“At Parks & Rec, the focus is on fun, healthy activities and participation,” says Jay Guelfi, the department’s director. “The idea of our programs is to introduce kids to new things, to get them interested and to make sure they all have the opportunity to...