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 photo of the day. The topic of racism emerged during the public comment period of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting,...
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Dorothy Lumsden, 96
Dorothy L. (Krugley) Lumsden, 96, formerly of Swampscott and Randolph, passed away April 23. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Lumsden, mother of the late Donald William Lumsden, and sister of late siblings Eleanor Evdokimoff, Alexander Krugley, Vera...
Newspaper: May 1, 2024
Reports of racism, misogyny addressed at Select Board meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2SS4ryH1so&t=188s&ab_channel=HCAM The topic of racism emerged during the public comment period of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, as several residents spoke out in support of vice chair Shahidul Mannan and outgoing member...
Select Board says farewell to Kramer, Nasrullah; welcomes new town employees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2SS4ryH1so&t=188s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board bid farewell to two of its leaders at Tuesday's meeting, as chair Muriel Kramer and veteran member Irfan Nasrullah appeared at their final meeting as members. Vice chair...
Hopkins School project generates few questions at public forum
Only a few questions were raised following an hour-long presentation regarding the proposed Hopkins School addition/renovation project at Tuesday’s public forum. Residents will vote on the plan at Town Meeting, which starts May 6, and again on the May 20 ballot — with...
Fight breaks out in courtroom hall after Milford man arraigned on murder charge in Decoff case
A fight broke out in a hallway in Framingham District Court Tuesday after a Milford man was arraigned on a murder charge in the death of a Milford woman in what authorities have called an apparent road rage incident. Ryan Sweatt, 36, of Milford was charged with...
Fifth grade flutist finds international success
In March, he was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall as the result of a near perfect score and first-place finish in the junior division of the Crescendo International Music Competition. The previous summer, he showcased his flute playing at Weill Recital Hall, also...
Arrests/Police Log, May 1 edition
ARRESTS April 23 8:40 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle was backing up on the Interstate 495 ramp on West Main Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Matthew LaTour, Noah Buentello, Cody Normandin and Kyle Quinzani responded. The State Police were contacted for a...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 1
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 photo of the day. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the school community Tuesday to share...
Letter to the Editor: HDTC condemns racism in town
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) has voted unanimously to make a donation to the Hopkinton Public Library enabling the purchase of a set of books on the subject of anti-racism. This donation will enable the library to update its already extensive...
Letter to the Editor: Support sought for zoning change
Article 40 at the May 6 Annual Town Meeting is a zoning map change proposed for 1 Colonial Avenue, 81 Hayden Rowe Street and 83 Hayden Rowe Street via a citizens’ petition. It is to see if the town will vote to change the zoning district for land at 1 Colonial Ave...
Superintendent: ‘Racially motivated incidents occurred in our schools’ Monday
Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the school community Tuesday to share that there two two "racially motivated incidents" Monday. "We are writing to report that two separate and racially motivated incidents occurred in our schools...
Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board
I have enjoyed the pleasure and the privilege of getting to know Peter Mimmo as a good friend and neighbor. Peter currently serves on the Hopkinton Board of Assessors, and he has been a very positive influence there. He has decided to run for Hopkinton Select Board....
Board of Health talks ‘budget variances,’ pesticide regulation
The Board of Health at its meeting Monday learned about what now former Town Manager Norman Khumalo referred to as “health services budget variances” that led to the department experiencing a recent shortfall and how the situation was resolved. Health Department...
Photos: Rang-Holi Festival of Colors at Weston Nurseries
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors on Sunday afternoon at Weston Nurseries. The event, supported by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, included food, music and dance, and children of all ages enjoyed playing with colors.
Senior Snippets, May 1 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Russell Perryman
The fourth-ranked javelin thrower in the state, Perryman has a personal best of 171 feet. He also holds the school record in the 25-pound weight throw. “One of the things I appreciate most about Russell is his dedication to learning the technical aspects of the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 30
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 photo of the day. Hopkinton continued to deal with divisiveness over the past couple of weeks, as an accusation of...
Town counsel chastises HopNews attorney: ‘No merit to your client’s claims’
Below is the full text of the town counsel’s response to the HopNews attorney who sent a demand letter to Select Board vice chair Shahidul Mannan last week. The HopNews attorney had called for a public apology by Mannan for his accusations that HopNews played a role...