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Newspaper: Jan. 12, 2022
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 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. Shelly Moran, the math coach for the Hopkinton Public Schools, has been figuring out...
Elementary school students learn math concepts through art
“A picture is worth a thousand words” is an adage that explains myriad ideas that can enter people’s minds while looking at art. Shelly Moran, the math coach for the Hopkinton Public Schools, has been figuring out creative ways to engage young learners in arithmetic...
HHS girls hockey co-op team embraces challenges
The road has not always been a smooth one so far for the Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton High School girls ice hockey co-op, but the team has been able to handle the challenges that have come its way with poise, much to the delight of coach Nick Grout. The biggest challenge...
Library Corner, Jan. 12 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. Conversation Circles Session 1: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1-2...
Town launches new online dog licensing system
The town announced this month that dog licenses now may be renewed online. Owners can visit permiteyes.us/hopkinton/publichome.php to search for their dog. Owners with dogs that have been registered previously will receive an email reminder that includes the link. New...
Updated with new deadline of Jan. 18: Town plans random selection for Boston Marathon charity numbers
The town announced Thursday that applications are being accepted from local organizations seeking to obtain a Boston Marathon charity number. Numbers will be distributed to qualified organizations through a random selection. In order to qualify, an organization must...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 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. The School Committee held last Thursday night's meeting virtually due to the town’s spike...
James Hagberg, 59
On Jan. 5, James (Jay) Hagberg, loving brother and father, passed away unexpectedly in the hospital at the age of 59. Jay was born on March 16, 1962, in Malden. He was a 1980 graduate of Hopkinton High School and worked thereafter in the family business alongside his...
Dorenda Rice, 99
Dorenda S. Rice, 99, passed peacefully away Jan. 2 after a period of declining health. Born May 24, 1922, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, daughter of David and Leah (Larter) Stewart, she lived most of her life in Woodville, graduating from Hopkinton...
Boyd Blaker, 87
Boyd William (Bill) Blaker, 87, of Rockport passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 4 of heart failure. He was born on April 21, 1934, at Framingham Union Hospital. He was the son of the late Boyd M and Catherine (Portmore) Blaker. Bill lived his early life on Cape Cod but...
HHS Sports Roundup: Swimming battles D-S; hockey teams fall
The Hopkinton High School swimming and diving teams competed against Dover-Sherborn on Saturday at Keefe Tech. The girls dropped a 95-69 decision. Olivia Scalora won the 100 free and was part of the 200 freestyle relay squad that won a very close race. The boys fell...
Photos: First snow of 2022 in Hopkinton
The first snow of 2022 hit Hopkinton on Friday, causing schools and town offices to close while also leading to some photogenic scenes.
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 7: CDC recommendations change; town expands vaccine offerings
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton continues to see an...
School Committee discusses strategy for dealing with COVID surge: Case numbers ‘are a little bit alarming’
The School Committee held its Thursday night meeting virtually due to the town’s spike in COVID-19 cases, which has led to increased absenteeism in school this week both from cases and parents’ fear that their children could contract the disease. Superintendent Carol...
Snow forces closures, postponements: Schools, sports, town offices, funeral
Friday morning's snowstorm caused Hopkinton schools to be closed for the day. In addition to classes, all after-school activities in the buildings have been canceled, including athletic events. Town Hall and all municipal offices, including the Hopkinton Public...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 7
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 schools will be closed Friday due to the predicted snowstorm. “As you may know,...
James Corsi, 60
James (Jim) Bernard Corsi, age 60, of Bellingham, died peacefully from cancer at home surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 4. He was born in Newton on Sept. 9, 1961, the son of Bernard (deceased) and Dorothy Corsi of Ashland. He was the beloved father to Julianne and...
Brian Timlege, 57
Brian Terry Timlege, 57, formerly of Webster and Hopkinton, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Jan. 2. Born in Framingham on July 3, 1964, he was the beloved son of Irene (Terry) Timlege of Hopkinton and the late Edward C. Timlege, who passed away in January 2020....
