This fall, Legacy Farms residents collected 1,300 pounds of food during a Diwali food drive. The food was donated to Hopkinton's Project Just Because and Framingham's Turning Point Shelter. The initiative was led by Madhuri Waje, a core volunteer for Sewa’s Boston...
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Conversation Circles: From Olá, Nǐ hǎo and Salam to Hello at Hopkinton Library
Talking about what they do in the winter, understanding idioms such as a piece of cake, and even hearing one of their members sing a Chinese opera song all are part of the English language learners Conversation Circle now going on at the Hopkinton Public Library. The...
Newspaper: Dec. 15, 2021
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Faith Community Church invests, improves, inspires
In the year 1724, when the United States was still called the United Colonies, a nondenominational church was formed in Massachusetts. Now, nearly 300 years later, Faith Community Church has two campuses (Hopkinton and Framingham) and an online presence that reaches...
Business Profile: New Hopkinton Shell owner eager to connect with community
In the beginning, Cal Karam was a bit worried about taking ownership of Hopkinton Shell. It was located in an area he wasn’t familiar with and had been run by the same person for 38 years. “But, honestly, from the first week, I felt welcome,” Karam says. “There are...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 14
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. Two years ago, Ed Harrow came across a patch of Hopkinton that was so overgrown with...
DPW’s December white metal day moved up to Dec. 18
UPDATE, Dec. 17: Due to the forecasted snowstorm, Saturday's scheduled white metal day at 66 Fruit Street will have reduced hours, running from 7 a.m.-noon. Due to Christmas falling on the last Saturday of the month, the Department of Public Works' December white...
Experts say invasive plants pose risk to Hopkinton’s native species
Two years ago, Ed Harrow came across a patch of Hopkinton that was so overgrown with invasive plants, he could hardly walk through the undergrowth. Now, the chair of the Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission is on the third round of grant-funded clearing....
Letter to the Editor: Public should keep talking trails
The Trails Club thanks all those who attended the recent Upper Charles Trail Committee’s public forum. We also thank the committee for their work to date, and look forward to seeing this project move forward with careful consideration given to the concerns expressed...
HHS girls hoops features strong senior class
After a truncated 2020-21 season, Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco said he is happy to be back playing a season as close to normal as the program has had over the past two years. “Even though we are still wearing masks, it feels like basketball...
‘Athletic’ HHS boys basketball team jells in preseason
After a season affected by pandemic restrictions, Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane is happy to be back playing under relatively normal circumstances. Other than wearing masks, the rules the Hillers will play under will be the same as what they are...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 13
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 School Committee began its hybrid meeting Thursday night with a joint session with the...
Photos: First snow of season
Last week's snow didn't stick around in most places, but it brightened the town for a couple of days.
HPD chief: Hopeful for detailed police log soon
The Hopkinton Police Department’s arrest and incident log continues to be unavailable for publication, as the department only has released very basic information. Chief Joseph Bennett said last week that he has had multiple discussions with the department’s new...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 15 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 check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
Library Corner, Dec. 15 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 Human Puzzle: The U in You Workshop Wednesday, Dec....
Mary Aten, 94
Mary C. (Cooney) Aten, 94, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Nov. 26 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. She is the loving mother of William E. Aten Jr. and wife Gail of Mendon, Roy E. Aten and wife Beverly of Mobile, Alabama, Lori A. Aten and partner...
Shirley Grant, 92
Shirley B. (Stone) Grant, 92, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 9 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Frederick Grant Sr. Born in Ashland, she was the youngest of 10 children of Frank and Edith (Potts) Stone. She attended Ashland schools and graduated from...
School Committee discusses budget with town leaders
The School Committee began its hybrid meeting Thursday night with a joint session with the Select Board and the Appropriation Committee to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 school budget requests. “We really do have a very good idea of where we stand right now,”...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 10
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. At its public meeting on Wednesday, the Upper Charles Trail Committee provided a progress...