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Two of the three school construction projects that were approved at Town Meeting last year have begun, and the third is expected to start soon. The town approved four modular classrooms for Elmwood and Hopkins and six permanent classrooms for the high school in an...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
For extraordinary community service and leadership here in Hopkinton, combined with razor sharp intelligence, depth and breadth of knowledge of the Hopkinton landscape and how it “works,” combined with the lovely way she relates and interacts with everyone all the...
Hopkinton resident Rosemary Picard was named chief executive officer and president of Savers Bank, the company announced. Picard, who had served as the bank’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer since 2014, succeeds former CEO and President Joe...
I have known John Coutinho for many years and it has always been a friendly relationship. His recent conduct, in withdrawing from an issues debate and making unfounded accusations of various kinds, against his opponent and others, has been very disappointing. I know...
Hopkinton High School recently announced its athletic award recipients. Cami McDonald, who lettered in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, and Drew Rancatore, a member of the basketball and baseball teams, were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Schuyler Gooley...
Two weeks back I sat down with a cold beverage to watch the Select Board debate between John Coutinho and Amy Ritterbusch. Both candidates are good people and both care deeply about Hopkinton. I was surprised when it ended so abruptly. In the days following “the...
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. Select Board candidate Amy Ritterbusch responded to the latest criticism from...
Ronald J. Jannino passed unexpectedly on June 20 at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was 75 years old. Born in Chelsea, Ron was a lifelong Revere resident. He was an alumnus of Everett Vocational School, Class of 1963, Fitchburg State College, Class...
As a college student, home for the summer, this is the first town election in which I have felt empowered to speak up and enact change in the place I call home; however, I did not anticipate the controversy that would come out of this Select Board election. As a long...
The Select Board, in a Thursday afternoon meeting, offered high praise for Fire Chief Steve Slaman and Town Manager Norman Khumalo during their performance evaluations. Both were given an overall maximum score of 5 — defined as “exceeds expectations regularly” — from...
During HCAM's Hopkinton Hangout Hour candidate interviews on Wednesday, Select Board vice chair John Coutinho revived his criticism of Amy Ritterbusch and her supporters for what he said were offensive social media posts. On Thursday Ritterbusch issued a statement...
Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley on Thursday delivered his much-anticipated report addressing the possibility of schools reopening in the fall. While Riley noted there will be more updates and that schools should be prepared for the possibility of...
Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative finished second in voting for the Red Sox Foundation's Impact Award for Massachusetts. As the runner-up, the organization will receive a $2,500 grant and be honored at Fenway Park. Five organizations were selected from each...
With great enthusiasm, I endorse Amy Ritterbush for Hopkinton Select Board. I have known Amy for several years as a fellow Girl Scout leader and as a fellow member of the Historic District Commission and Claflin Fountain Restoration Committee. In her many endeavors,...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 24. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 24 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
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. Select Board candidates Amy Ritterbusch and John Coutinho took turns appearing...
The Select Board candidates took their cases to HCAM viewers on Wednesday via the Hopkinton Hangout Hour taped half-hour segments, and incumbent John Coutinho elaborated on his frustration with comments on social media he felt were unfair. The candidates were to...
While certainly everyone in Hopkinton needs to continue taking precautions against the current pandemic, I believe we should use our privilege of being a part of the most powerful nation in the world to do more to help others. The current statistics are appalling....
It is with pleasure that I endorse Lya Batlle-Rafferty for School Committee. Lya and I have served on the Board of Assessors together since 2017, and I have seen first-hand her dedication to the town and commitment to elected office. Lya is a thoughtful decision...
