Mark Sanborn has been named varsity football coach at Hopkinton High School, athletic director Rich Cormier announced Thursday. He replaces Dan MacLean, who stepped down after guiding the Hillers for two seasons. This past year the Hillers went 2-3 in the "Fall 2"...
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Board of Appeals grants extension to Frankland Road office building owner to work on vehicles
Hopkinton’s Board of Appeals on Wednesday unanimously granted an extension of the compliance deadline to Oct. 30 to the owner of the former Liberty Mutual building on Frankland Road. The owner had appealed a cease and desist order regarding the storage and maintenance...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 15
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Conservation Commission at its Tuesday meeting rebuked two projects for...
ConCom chastises housing development projects for not following guidelines, causing water issues
The Conservation Commission at its Tuesday meeting rebuked two projects for allowing violations that caused flooding and instability on their sites. A cease and desist order was filed against The Trails, Hopkinton, a 55-and-over housing development located off Legacy...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 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 video or two to brighten your morning. At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, Shahidul Mannan was selected to fill...
Arrests/Police Log, July 13 edition
POLICE LOG July 6 12:26 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross checked on Fruit Street property. 4:26 a.m. Officer Philip Powers noted the traffic light on Lumber Street irregularly cycling for the crosswalk, and he notified the DPW. 8:13 a.m. A caller reported power lines on...
Planning Board adds Mannan, discusses proposed developments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olJA7NcMyNA Monday night’s Planning Board meeting began with a joint session that included the Select Board. This was for the appointment of a new member to the Planning Board to replace Muriel Kramer, who vacated her seat when she was...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton’s Mikayla Pucci was nominated by Wheaton College to represent the New...
Wheaton basketball standout Pucci nominated for NCAA award
Hopkinton’s Mikayla Pucci was nominated by Wheaton College to represent the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) as its NCAA Woman of the Year nominee. The conference will announce the winner in late July. The NCAA Woman of the Year award honors...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 12
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The School Committee discussed a number of issues at its hybrid meeting Thursday...
26.2 Foundation seeks Boston Marathon runners to join Team Inspire
The Hopkinton-based 26.2 Foundation extended its deadline to July 25 for those interested in joining its 2021 Boston Marathon team, called Team Inspire. Participants who commit to raising money for the organization will have access to training and fundraising support,...
Robert Campion, 91
Judge Robert “Bob” Campion, 91, of Brewster and formerly of Framingham, died July 5 in his home surrounded by his family. Nothing was more important to Bob than his family, faith and friends. Judge Campion was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Mary (Carlson)...
Robert Davis, 85
Robert (Bob) Barry Davis, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida, on July 3. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Camella Davis, his children, Diane Patry and husband Norm, John Doherty and wife Malu, Lynn Davis, and...
Edouard Bouvier, 63
Edouard S.P. “Ed” Bouvier Jr., 63, beloved husband of Jacquelyn (Ambrogio) Bouvier, passed away at Emerson Hospital in Concord on July 6 after a valiant fight with multiple myeloma. Ed was a loving and doting father to son Jonathan Martin Bouvier of Hopkinton and...
School Committee roundup: Enrollment numbers continue to rise; mask requirement debated
The School Committee on Thursday night discussed a number of issues at its hybrid meeting from the HCAM studio, including enrollment figures for the upcoming year and the importance of growing the Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) to help address the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 9
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Summer programming through the town’s Parks & Recreation Department is near...
Hillers earn TVL honors for spring season, led by girls track MVP Tolson
The Tri-Valley League recently handed out awards for the spring season, and a number of Hopkinton athletes, coaches and teams were recognized. Hailey Tolson was named MVP for girls track and field. Sarah Furlong, Shelby Jones, Kate Powers and Autumn Tumbleton were...
Gabriele Heale, 75
Gabriele Heale passed peacefully on April 17 after an unexpected illness. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Heale Craig and spouse Clinton Craig of North Grafton, and Kristina Heale and fiancé John Perotti of Montgomery, Alabama; her siblings, Inge Toner and...
Parks & Rec roundup: Summer programs gain momentum, dog park progresses
Summer programming through the town’s Parks & Recreation Department is near pre-pandemic levels after its first week, and it is expected to rise, director Jay Guelfi announced at the Parks & Recreation Commission’s meeting Wednesday evening. The boys and girls...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 8
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Two cease and desist orders were filed last week against Grasshopper Energy to...