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. A fire that apparently started in a shed behind the Southborough Rod and Gun...
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Superintendent: No plans to go all-remote at high school despite COVID surge
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, in an email to schools families Monday, stated that there are no plans to switch to a temporary all-remote learning model at Hopkinton High School despite a run on COVID-19 cases there. In the past week there have been 12 cases at HHS:...
Lions Club shows support for veterans
The Hopkinton Lions Club organized efforts to support the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Valentines for Veterans 2021 program last month. The purpose of the VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients Program, of which Valentines for Veterans is a part, is to pay...
Charles Clifford, 92
Charles A. Clifford of Foxboro, formerly of Falmouth and Watertown, died on March 12. He was the husband of Joan L. (Keenan) Clifford, who predeceased him in 2018. They were married for 65 years. Charlie and Joan raised their family in Belmont, Watertown and Falmouth...
Crews put down fire outside Fruit Street gun club Sunday night
A fire that apparently started in a shed behind the Southborough Rod and Gun Club, which is located on Fruit Street in Hopkinton, spread to some trees but was quickly contained by fire crews Sunday night. “It extended into the woods a little bit, and it was...
Library introduces long-range strategic plan
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the Hopkinton Public Library regarding its strategic plan. The Hopkinton Public Library is pleased to announce the creation of a long-range plan for fiscal years 2022-2027. Based on community feedback collected in 2020,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 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. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families Friday afternoon...
HCA runs membership fundraising drive
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is running a membership fundraising drive from March 14-April 5 called March Member Madness. A portion of the membership fees collected during that time will be donated to Hoops and Homework, an organization that offers academic and...
Letter to the Editor: Chamber’s Economic Development Council opposes tree-cutting article
(Editor's note: The following is an open letter to the Planning Board regarding a proposed tree-cutting bylaw that is to be discussed at the board's March 15 meeting.) On behalf of the Hopkinton Chamber’s Economic Development Council, please let this letter serve as...
HHS class hosts virtual marathon fundraiser
The Hopkinton High School Class of 2024 is hosting a Hopkinton Virtual Marathon fundraiser. Participants have just over three weeks (March 23-April 15) to complete 26.2 miles, either alone or as part of a team of up to five people. The miles can be broken up over a...
Superintendent urges vigilance following surge of COVID cases in schools
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families Friday afternoon requesting that they check their children for symptoms of COVID-19 and hold them out of school if any exist. There have been 16 confirmed cases in the district over the past 10 days — 13 of which...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 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. Hopkinton elementary schools will reopen full-time April 5 and the middle and...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball sweeps Holliston
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team completed a two-match sweep of Holliston on Thursday, blanking the visiting Panthers 3-0 for the second time in three days. Hopkinton took the first set 25-17 behind strong serving from Cathryn Leighton and Rachel...
School Committee finalizes full-time reopening dates: April 5 for K-5, April 26 for middle/high school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPlglTcx0vU Hopkinton elementary schools will reopen full-time April 5 and the middle and high school on April 26, School Committee members agreed Thursday. Remote learning will be available through the end of the year, but remote...
Fundraiser underway for injured HHS alum Moschini
Friends and co-workers launched a fundraiser for former Hopkinton resident Luke Moschini, who was seriously injured in a utility vehicle accident this past weekend. A member of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2014 — he played football and basketball and was a...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for March 11: Town has 22 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for March 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions March 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of March 8,...
Comfort quilts: Infused with love
Hopkinton’s Susan Weaver was among those who participated in the Power of the Quilt Project’s inaugural winter quilt-a-thon held virtually on Jan. 18 in celebration of MLK Day and a commitment to service. The project, which began about 15 years ago, is sponsored by...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 11
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. An email Wednesday from Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop to HHS...
HHS has 5 COVID cases in past 2 days; state updates reopening deadlines
An email Wednesday from Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop to HHS families indicated three members of the HHS community tested positive for COVID-19. This comes on the heels of an email Tuesday noting there were two cases. This makes a total of seven known...
Independent Thoughts: Rec XC skiing program perfect fit for pandemic
Cross-country skiing has seen a boost in popularity during the pandemic, for obvious reasons. It’s an outdoor sport that naturally lends itself to social distancing. For Hopkinton Parks & Recreation, that made it a perfect addition to its lineup of winter...