For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Schedule Update The library will be closed July 2-4 for...
Water-Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty announced Monday morning that the water pump motor that ceased functioning over the weekend has been repaired and the well is back on line. As such, the town will revert to its normal state of required water use restrictions....
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Diane Hakansson, 71, of Hopkinton at the Mary Morse Rest Home on June 23. By her side, until the time of her death, were her beloved children, Kristina and Jay Hakansson. Many a heart is sore in mourning...
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 and video of the day. When Emma Tian was just 4 years old, her mother tried to find an activity for her. Tian,...
When Emma Tian was just 4 years old, her mother tried to find an activity for her. Tian, now 11, tried rhythmic gymnastics, and she has risen up the ranks to earn a spot at her first national meet this month. The competition, which took place from June 1-5, took Tian...
A detour is planned for eastbound Main Street traffic on Monday and Wednesday this week due to work on the Main Street Corridor Project. The detour will send drivers from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Grove Street, which will return drivers to Main Street. On...
Students are not satisfied with their schoolbooks. Chapters are read in school and assigned as homework. When each book has at least a month spent reading and writing about it, it is a considerable amount of time in a 10-month school year. But what do the students...
James Murin, 78, of Hopkinton died June 21 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the husband of Maria Margarida A. Lopes-Murin, to whom he was married for 33 years and lovingly called Maggie. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Henry and...
The Hopkinton Water-Sewer Department requested Saturday morning that residents on the municipal system turn off all sprinkler systems and refrain from any unnecessary outdoor water use due to a pump motor failure at one of the town's water wells. "It is of the utmost...
I have noticed that in the past few years not as many kids have been interested in softball in Hopkinton. I have played softball for years and just finished my first season playing for the high school. I love the community it has given me and the amount of friends I...
The Town of Hopkinton is very enthusiastic about trails and how to connect them. Only the east part of town, closest to Ashland, lacks the pleasure of connected walking, biking or horseback riding trails that were in fact available through the property of Liberty...
The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee met June 13 and elected a new Executive Committee. Jim Mirabile will serve as chair, Chris Alicandro is vice chair, Leda Arakelian is secretary and Bill Muench is treasurer. According to a press release from the HRTC, the new...
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 and video of the day. Leading off the School Committee roundup, Jeff LaBroad, a candidate for assistant...
Jeff LaBroad, a candidate for assistant superintendent for the Hopkinton Public Schools, said he is “beyond ecstatic” at the prospect of joining the district. LaBroad, currently principal at Josiah Haynes Elementary School in Sudbury, also has experience as a...
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 and video of the day. At Tuesday's Planning Board meeting, members shared ideas about what to do with the vacant...
Planning Board members have many ideas about what to do with the vacant Center School and property at 11 Ash Street, across from the Town Common, with all in agreement that whatever the future holds for the property, it must be in the best interest of the town....
POLICE LOG June 14 12:06 a.m. A caller complained of a motor vehicle blocking Montana Road. Officer Sean McKeon responded and moved the driver along. 12:48 a.m. Officer Matthew LaTour made checks of Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive. 8:09 a.m. A caller reported a...
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 and video of the day. Leading off the Select Board roundup, board members paid tribute to Rebeka Hoffman, who...
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, members took a moment to express condolences following the passing of Rebeka Hoffman, who had served on multiple town committees and was a substitute teacher in the local schools. Hoffman, 68, died June 11 after a one-year battle...
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel will be in Hopkinton to spray for mosquitoes on July 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. The dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations,...
