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The Hopkinton Police Department announced that there was an unarmed robbery of the Dunkin' at 78 West Main St. on Saturday night. The police received a 911 call at 9:15 p.m. and sent uniformed patrols, who set up a perimeter. The HPD's K9 unit responded as well, along...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 23. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 23 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
POLICE LOG December 15 1:20 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley issued a winter parking ban warning on Priscilla Road. 1:59 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Tyler Brabham checked on a motor vehicle on Cedar Street and found the operator watching the meteor shower....
Norman Khumalo, Hopkinton’s town manager, and Estela Shingleton, bank manager for Webster First Federal Credit Union’s Hopkinton branch, were elected to the 495/MetroWest Partnership Board of Directors for terms to begin in 2021. “We are thrilled to welcome Norman 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. During its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board unanimously approved a...
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, in an email to the schools community, stated that there are no plans to switch to a fully remote model the first week after winter break. The schools went fully remote the week after Thanksgiving, prompting some to speculate that a...
During its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for the proposed Lincoln Street-area open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD)...
At its meeting last Wednesday, the Planning Board unanimously approved an open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD) special permit...
Ethan Andrew Bagge, 22, of Holliston, passed away on Dec. 18. Born in Boston, he was the son of Ruthanne Schill and Michael Bagge and brother to Nathaniel Bagge, all of Holliston. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lovingly known as “E,” Ethan...
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. After the repair of a water main break on Wilson Street near the intersection...
The town's Water-Sewer Department reported a water main break on Wilson Street, near the intersection with East Main Street. Crews were working to repair it this morning. The department cautioned that the issue likely will cause discoloration throughout the center,...
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 has agreed to a new five-year contract with a...
Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh has agreed to a new five-year contract with a starting salary of $205,000. In making the offer, which is just over $11,000 more than her current salary of $193,725, School Committee members praised her “incredible work ethic,...
Thanks to a generous donation from Chef’s Kitchen on Main, Hopkinton-based charity/food pantry Project Just Because has 600 fully prepared holiday meals available for people in need this time of year. Anyone needing assistance can stop by the Project Just Because...
Barbara F. Strickler, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away on Dec. 11. Born in Bergen, New Jersey, she was the only child of the late Bertha (Kluger) and David Fogelman. She was the wife of 57 years to the late Lawrence J. (Jerry) Strickler. Barbara had a Bachelor of Science...
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the town. The 2021 Annual Town Meeting will commence on Monday, May 3, 2021. Please be advised that articles may be submitted to the Select Board/Town Manager’s office at this time. In accordance with the Town Charter,...
A working group to develop plans for the full-time reopening of the Hopkinton Public Schools is scheduled to begin meeting in January, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told the Hopkinton School Committee Thursday. “The goal is to have full-time, in-person reopening of...
Beverly Heaton Kimball, 68, of Eastham and formerly Ashland, passed away on Dec. 4 in Eastham with her loving husband, Russell, by her side. The daughter of Richard Harry Heaton and Bernice Marble Heaton, Beverly grew up in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High...
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the schools community Sunday with a reminder that all students must show proof of vaccination for influenza immunization by Dec. 31. Only those with a medical or religious exemption are excused. Wrote Cavanaugh: “This vaccine...
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the town about the recently approved new tax rate. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has approved the proposed tax rate for the Town of Hopkinton for fiscal year 2021. The new tax rate for commercial, industrial and...
