The Hopkinton Women’s Club continued its annual Valentine’s Day tradition of assembling care bags to be donated to a local charity. This year the bags, filled with hygiene items, were donated to Compassion New England, a nonprofit based in Mendon. Compassion New...
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HHS robotics team wins national community award
Hopkinton High School Robotics Team 2602G was named a winner of the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation online challenge in the community award category for its work uniting the community through STEM (science, technology, engineering and...
HHS sports roundup: Girls hockey ends season with tie, loss; boys hockey blanks Holliston
The Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn girls hockey co-op team closed out its season this weekend, highlighted by Saturday’s 1-1 tie vs. Westwood on a goal with 11 seconds remaining. Sophia Mazzuchelli scored the tying goal for Hopkinton/D-S, and Kristin McCluskey shined in...
HHS sports roundup: Girls, boys basketball fall to Medway
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team, playing its final home game of the season Friday night, dropped a 46-36 decision to Medway. Kiki Fossbender led the Hillers with 11 points, while Carly Hedstrom had nine points, all on 3-pointers. Hopkinton trailed 13-9...
HHS sports roundup: Ski teams close out season in style
The Hopkinton High School ski teams closed out their seasons on Thursday night with their final Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League race at Ski Ward in Shrewsbury. On the boys side, Jackson Schlussel once again captured first place, finishing with a combined...
Norman Shachoy
Norman J. Shachoy of Mattapoisett died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Feb. 7. His life was filled with his great loves — his wife and family, his work and the sea. Norm and Maryellen (Sullivan) met as teenagers in Mattapoisett and recently celebrated...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 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 town's latest COVID-19 update shows 32 active cases in Hopkinton. Regarding...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 11: Town has 32 active cases; Natick Mall to host vaccination site
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 11, Hopkinton’s...
Charles DeWaele, 92
Charles F. DeWaele, 92, died Feb. 8. He was the husband of Carol A (Buthray) DeWaele, to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Callanan) DeWaele. He was a graduate of North High School in Worcester and...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 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. Hopkinton residents Jamas and Margot LaFreniere discovered in September of 2019...
HHS sports roundup: Boys hoops, girls hoops, boys hockey post wins over Holliston
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team recorded a 62-54 victory over visiting Holliston on Wednesday night. Brian Keefe poured in 16 points, Nate Kasper scored 14 and Matt Cooper netted 12 to fuel the win. The Hillers led 12-8 after one quarter and proceeded...
ConCom expresses concerns with water management for proposed subdivision off Blueberry Lane
Representatives for the developer of the proposed Elmwood Farms III residential subdivision off Blueberry Lane appeared before the Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night, looking to move forward a project that was first introduced more than three decades...
Marie Creedon, 95
Marie T. Creedon (Kelley), 95, of Milford died comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Feb. 7. She was the devoted wife of 34 years to the late Richard J. Creedon. Born Dec. 7, 1925, in Natick, the daughter of the late Leon E. and Agnes...
Superintendent details vacation travel protocols
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families Tuesday with details for those who are planning to travel out of state during February vacation next week. Cavanaugh requested that parents of any students leaving the state notify the student's principal and...
Independent Thoughts: Rare disease, pandemic can’t keep 3-year-old down
In retrospect, Hopkinton residents Jamas and Margot LaFreniere say, they are among the lucky ones — despite the fact that their 3-year-old daughter has an extremely rare and life-threatening genetic disease. They were able to discover that Sophie has glycogen storage...
HHS students devise solutions for police, fire
When LED batteries in police flashlights die, the resulting darkness can transform already dangerous conditions into dire situations for police officers. Two Hopkinton High School students came to their rescue by creating a potentially life-saving solution. Lauren...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 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. At Tuesday's Select Board meeting, concerns about the logistics surrounding...
Project Just Because hosts free food distribution day Saturday
Project Just Because is hosting a free food distribution day this Saturday (Feb. 13) at its Hopkinton facility for all Massachusetts residents in need. Anyone needing assistance or aware of someone who needs help with food — including protein, dairy, dry goods, bakery...
Select Board roundup: Concerns raised about Town Meeting; budget discussions continue; Brault, Palmer recognized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIdsyakm80&feature=youtu.be Concerns about the logistics surrounding Annual Town Meeting due to the pandemic were raised at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Town Meeting moderator Tom Garabedian appeared before the board and asked...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 9 edition
POLICE LOG February 2 1:18 p.m. The Framingham Police Department requested a female officer to assist with a search. Officer Brittany Firth responded to assist. 2:13 p.m. A caller from a Fruit Street business reported the theft of prescription medicine. Officer Philip...