Hopkinton’s Tim Simoes drove out to North Dakota to participate in a collegiate summer baseball league there before returning for his senior year at West Point. In his debut for the Bismarck Larks on Thursday night — in his first at-bat, no less — Simoes hit a grand...
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HHS pitcher Fischer verbally commits to Fairfield
Hopkinton High School baseball standout Joshua Fischer, who just completed his junior year, announced that he plans to play collegiate baseball at Division 1 Fairfield University. Fischer, a left-handed pitcher, helped the Hillers go 16-6 and reach the Division 2...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Country Farm had a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, after the store (located...
Road sealing work begins Monday
Mike Mansir, the town's highway manager, tweeted yesterday that crack sealing work will start Monday (July 13) and take about two weeks. Work hours will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No vehicles should be parked in the street as it will prevent the contractor from completing the...
Imagine Corps pairs students with local nonprofits
In his career, Hopkinton resident Joe Gammal is passionate about working with companies on creative problem solving, innovation and collaboration. But as a sports coach and parent, he is passionate about working with youths. He has combined these two passions to form...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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. The Hopkinton Reentry Group, tasked with planning for the reopening of the...
Letter to the Editor: Save Deer Run Sanctuary forest
Help! Hopkinton’s east side is being invaded by detrimental forces from the sun, who wish to destroy this magnificent forested expanse open to hikers, nature lovers, bicyclists. [Hopkinton Area Land Trust’s] Deer Run Sanctuary is completed by the “Liberty Mutual”...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 8
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 8. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 8 update While Town Hall and municipal buildings are physically closed to the public, we are open for business. Many transactions can be completed...
Reentry Group starts discussion on reopening Hopkinton schools
The Hopkinton Reentry Group met for the first time Tuesday to discuss how to reopen schools this fall. Different ideas were discussed, but one factor is certain: Schools will look very different than the traditional model. “We begin with the premise that the...
Arrests/Police Log, July 7 edition
ARRESTS July 2 12:05 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle nearly hit several mailboxes on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Jessica Ferreira and Tyler Brabham responded and located the operator. Julie C. Steinkrauss, 46, of 5 Rae Ave., Needham, was...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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. Town clerk Connor Degan certified the results from last week's Town Election....
Theis named HHS interim assistant principal
Laura Theis was named interim assistant principal at Hopkinton High School, the school announced Tuesday. Theis fills the spot vacated by Josh Hanna, who left to become principal at Franklin High School. According to her bio on the HHS website, Theis came to Hopkinton...
Town Election results certified
Town clerk Connor Degan announced Monday that results from the June 29 Town Election have been certified. There were some minor adjustments from last week's totals.
Water break downtown might lead to discoloration
Due to a water break on C Street (a few blocks from the center of town), residents might notice some discoloration in their water, water-sewer manager Eric Carty announced early Tuesday afternoon. Carty advised residents to let the cold water run to help clear the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan began yesterday, and it allows for movie...
Kaushik named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine
Hopkinton resident Meena Kaushik was honored during a virtual ceremony on June 24 after being named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Kaushik was nominated by state Rep. Carolyn Dykema. “Meena is a natural bridge...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 6
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 6. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 6 update While Town Hall and municipal buildings are physically closed to the public, we are open for business. Many transactions can be completed...
Photos: Lake Maspenock Boat Parade
The July 4 Lake Maspenock Boat Parade was held on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Hopkinton. Below are some of the participants.
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 3: Phase 3 of reopening set to begin Monday
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 3 update As of July 2, Hopkinton’s Health Department is reporting 128 total confirmed COVID-19 cases; seven of those cases are active, with 108...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 3
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 Select Board had a short meeting last night. Brendan Tedstone was elected...