Growth Study Committee chair Fin Perry appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday night to encourage the establishment of an Economic Development Office at Town Hall “to call...
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Gregory Gosselin, 37
Gregory J.H. Gosselin, 37, of Berlin and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15 at home surrounded by his family. Greg was born Feb. 25, 1983, in Melrose, a son of the late James P. Gosselin. He graduated from Keefe Technical High School in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 19
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. Seaboard Solar, the Connecticut company that plans to install a ground-mounted...
Seaboard Solar surprises town by applying for DCR forest-cutting permit
The Connecticut company that plans to install a ground-mounted solar array in the woods off Frankland Road recently unveiled a possible new strategy to get the project moving forward despite lawsuits from abutters, applying for a forest-cutting permit from the...
Girl Scouts seek help making Valentine’s Day cards for veterans
Hopkinton Girl Scouts Troop 65040 spent part of Martin Luther King Day making Valentine's Day cards for veterans, and the girls are encouraging others to do the same. "Write a kind statement, thank them for their service, make some art, BE CREATIVE!!" the program...
Hopkinton High School cancels in-person learning through Wednesday
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday morning that Hopkinton High School will continue to go remote through Wednesday. All other schools in the district will return to their usual schedule starting Tuesday. All schools went remote last Friday due to the fact...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 18
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. There are a number of online activities planned for Martin Luther King Day...
Jacqueline Fleming, 88
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” (Ferland) Fleming, 88, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in Hopkinton. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E. Fleming, who passed in 1997. Born in Coventry, Vermont, and...
Jill McPhee, 66
Jill M. (Kaufman) McPhee, 66, of Harvard passed away peacefully on Jan. 8 at her residence in the Golden Pond Assisted Living facility in Hopkinton. Jill was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4, 1954, a daughter of the late Col. Lee S. and Belle (Schwartz) Kaufman, and grew...
Hopkinton Little League registration open through Jan. 31
Registration is open for the 2021 season of Hopkinton Little League baseball and softball. The program is open to children starting at age 5 (as of Aug. 31, 2021). Registration closes Jan. 31. Hopkinton Little League is planning on having a season as long as state and...
James Hanna, 86
James “Jim” Hanna, 86, of Ashland died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 9. He was the beloved husband of Leila (Sherman) Hanna of Holliston for 64 years. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Flynn) Hanna. Jim served his country...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 15: Vaccination schedule information
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ When can I get the COVID-19...
Town clerk announces election information
There are 16 positions available in the 2021 Town Election. Nomination papers will be available at the town clerk’s office starting Jan. 19 by request. Open positions include one seat on the Board of Assessors (3-year term), one seat on the Board of Health (3 years),...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 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 announced Thursday afternoon that all Hopkinton...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 14: Town has 74 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 14. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 14 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton schools cancel in-person learning Friday due to ‘several’ COVID cases
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Thursday afternoon that all Hopkinton schools will go remote Friday due to the fact that "several people in the HPS community have tested positive" for COVID-19, and "as a result, extensive contact tracing is necessary."...
Peter Bacon, 78
Peter Rowe Bacon, 78, of Hopkinton as well as Five Islands, Maine, passed away peacefully at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Dec. 8. Born in Waltham on July 30, 1942, he was the son of Francis Howard Bacon and Helen Margaret (Rowe) Bacon, who predeceased him. He grew...
Hannelore Morin, 80
Hannelore Elisabet Scanlon Morin, 80, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 21 following complications of COVID-19. Born in Walldurn, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ottilia (Mackert) and Rudolf Lohlein. She was the wife of the late George B. Morin. Hannelore came...
Local events planned to recognize MLK Day
The Hopkinton Youth Commission, which normally puts together a service-themed program at Hopkinton Middle School and throughout the community each Martin Luther King Day, has adjusted its schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will continue to...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 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. Hopkinton High School robotics team members have continued to have success this...