It’s hard for Emilia Ali to pin down her genre of music. “Maybe the easiest thing to say is that my genre is ‘weird pop,’ ” the Hopkinton High School graduate said. “It’s a blend of influences I’ve collected over the years.” Ali — a singer and songwriter signed to the...
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Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 18 edition
ARRESTS December 15 10:34 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Robert Ekross came across a motor vehicle crash and subsequently arrested a 76-year-old resident of Walcott Valley Drive in Hopkinton and charged her with OUI liquor. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton...
Geothermal testing, water infiltration among ESBC topics
The Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday heard about an issue that came up during drilling for a geothermal test well at the Charleswood School site. Members also saw a presentation showing design updates at the 90% construction document phase. Vertex...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Dec. 18: Skate park renovations near completion
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. Parks & Rec nears end of revitalization project for skate park at EMC Park After three years,...
Lights, camera, Hopkinton: Robin Williams-themed movie filmed in town now streaming
On screen, an overhead shot moves in to focus on a man running across a snow-covered trail on the shores of Lake Whitehall. A caption beforehand reads: “In the winter of 2014, Roger Kabler came to believe he was visited by the spirit of Robin Williams.” So begins...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 18 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Business Profile: Quality comfort food at Donut Stand Cafe
Although it is named the Donut Stand Cafe, the eatery at 22 South Street in Hopkinton is so much more. Not only does the Donut Stand serve handcrafted brioche-based yeast and old-fashioned buttermilk doughnuts in flavors like praline cream and the black and white, it...
Young archer on target after national win
When Ava Li was 9 years old, her father gave her a bow for Christmas. It was an unusual gift, and Li said she was surprised but intrigued by the item. She decided she wanted to give archery a try, and she immediately fell in love with the sport. “The first time I...
Newspaper: Dec. 18, 2024
Planning Board raises concerns with parking emissions at proposed Hopkinton Drug redevelopment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbbLDrAMNn4 The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted unanimously to continue the hearing for Main Street Crossing, the proposed multifamily mixed-use development at the location of Hopkinton Drug, after voicing concerns...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Dec. 17: Health Department praised for brain health program
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. State agencies applaud Health Department's 'Healthy Brain Initiative' The Hopkinton Health Services...
Select Board member LaFreniere arraigned on DUI charge
Select Board vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere was arraigned Monday in Framingham District Court on a charge of driving under the influence. She was arrested after leaving TJ's Food and Spirits, a bar on the Hopkinton-Ashland line, Sunday night. "It happened," LaFreniere...
HMS student wins regional History Bee, qualifies for worlds
Aarav Singh, an eighth grader at Hopkinton Middle School, won the regional History Bee and qualified to compete at the national and international levels. The International Academic Competitions event was held on Nov. 26 at Star Academy in Wellesley. Singh explained...
Library Corner, Dec. 18 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. Schedule Update...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 16 edition
Newspaper: Dec. 11, 2024
William Whalen, 59
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of William (Bill) Whalen, 59, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a stroke on Nov. 27, 2024. Bill was born on St. Patrick’s Day, which certainly set the tone for his carefree, fun-filled and easygoing life....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Dec. 16: Senior Center hosts emergency preparedness seminar
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. Emergency preparedness program to be held at Senior Center this afternoon It's always good to be...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Utility work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that utility companies will be on-site for work during the coming week. Dagle Electric will continue service cut-overs on the east side of the project. Affected abutters will be notified via...
Dolores Constantine, 75
Dolores Constantine Dolores “Dolly” R. (Leblond) Constantine, 75, of Hopkinton was called safely home on Dec. 11, 2024. She passed into eternal life at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a valiant battle with glioblastoma surrounded by the care and comfort...