The holiday lights at the Town Common were turned on Friday, one day earlier than initially scheduled due to the rainy forecast for Saturday.
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Veterans discuss December military events at monthly breakfast
Hopkinton veterans gathered for the Dec. 2 Veterans Breakfast and a lively discussion of past military events that happened in the early December time span. The “Frozen Chosin” was one of the key topics. Among those who participated in the breakfast and the military...
Dorothy Randall, 95
Dorothy Jeannette Randall, 95, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 1 at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Angell) Sables. She was a 1945 graduate of Hopkinton High School...
‘Disconnect’ continues regarding proposed therapy services cuts at schools
Once again, Thursday’s School Committee meeting featured a public comment period when several speakers expressed concern about proposed reductions in occupational, physical and speech and language therapies. It was followed by a presentation in which Superintendent...
Teachers union statement on proposed SPED cuts: ‘Data was ignored’
Editor's note: The Hopkinton Teachers Association on Thursday released the following statement regarding proposed cuts in special education staffing at Hopkinton schools. Hopkinton Public Schools are at a crossroad. At [Thursday's] School Committee meeting, Director...
Grade configurations, budget requests among School Committee topics
One of the pending decisions by the School Committee is whether to have a new Elmwood School cover Grades 2-3 or Grades 2-4. A presentation on Thursday included diagrams showing configurations until 2032. Projected enrollment for a two-grade facility is 774 students,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 2
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 Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting learned about the efforts of...
Parks & Rec discusses sustainability, pending projects
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting learned about the efforts of the town’s Climate Action Workgroup to promote sustainability and discussed potential ways in which the commission can work with the group. The Climate Action Workgroup is a...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 1
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 Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently held a virtual meeting detailing...
Fruit Street bridge remains closed as MassDOT interchange improvement project enters construction phase
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently held a virtual meeting detailing the beginning of the construction phase in December of the remodeled interchange between Interstate 495 and Interstate 90, which straddles Hopkinton and Westborough. As part of...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Jack Malone
Malone is the team’s longest-tenured athlete at four seasons, having started as an eighth-grader. “It has been amazing to see Jack build confidence not only in his basketball skills but also in connecting with and forging friendships with his many teammates over the...
Health Department schedules weekly COVID vaccine clinics
The Hopkinton Health Department is offering weekly clinics for ages 6 and older to receive the Moderna bivalent COVID booster shot. The clinics are being held on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Nurse’s Office in the lower level of Town Hall. There are no clinics on Dec....
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 29 edition
ARRESTS November 22 5:25 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and caught up with a 26-year-old Upton resident and arrested him for OUI Liquor. POLICE LOG November 22 12:35 a.m. Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 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. The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars, and Hopkinton was well-represented...
Cindy Walsh, 64
Cindy L. Walsh, 64, died Nov. 26 after a courageous year-long battle with GI cancer. Daughter of the late Paul E. Murphy and late Nancy (Jennings) Murphy of Needham, Cindy is predeceased by her dear husband, Brian J. Walsh of Hopkinton. She leaves behind her...
TVL names All-Stars: 4 Hillers earn MVP recognition
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars, and Hopkinton was well-represented after a memorable fall campaign. Hopkinton had four MVPs in Sean Golembiewski (boys soccer), Georgie Clarke (girls soccer), Camille Perlov (field hockey) and Craig Salois (boys...
HMS Drama Club presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
The Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the HMS auditorium. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is continuing the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu...
Anne Maguire, 84
Anne M. (Murphy) Maguire, 84, of Southborough died Nov. 19 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Anne was born in Clinton, the daughter of Henry J. and Mary F. (McLaughlin) Murphy. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester in 1956. She went on to...
SACH’s DiwHoliday Gala returns after pandemic pause
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is continuing the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with its DiwHoliday Gala on the evening of Dec. 10, an event highlighting the achievements of 12 women of South Asian diaspora. The event, SACH’s largest...
