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. Election Day has arrived. All Hopkinton precincts vote at Hopkinton Middle...
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Winter parking ban starts Nov. 15
The Department of Public Works is reminding residents that as per the town bylaws, vehicles are not allowed to be parked on any street between 1-6 a.m. from Nov. 15 through April 1. The DPW may remove any vehicle in violation, with the owner liable for towing and...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Nov. 2
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 2. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 2 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall reopened...
Gov. Baker announces new COVID restrictions, including curfew; town health director optimistic
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a slew of new restrictions Monday designed to control the current surge of COVID-19 cases, including a 10 p.m. curfew and a reduction in the...
Election Day details: How to vote or check on status of mail-in ballot
The following election information is from the town clerk's office. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. All Hopkinton precincts vote at Hopkinton Middle School (88 Hayden Rowe St.). Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Anyone still in possession of a mail-in ballot...
Joseph Kenney, 67
Joseph Kenney, 67, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away on Oct. 29. Born in Buffalo, he was the son of Grace (Sarcino) Kenney of Northborough and the late John Kenney. Joe grew up in Framingham and was a 1971 graduate of Framingham High School. For 39 years...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 2
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. Friday featured about 4 inches of wet snow in town, although most of it was...
Women’s Club holds holiday wooden sign fundraiser
The Hopkinton Women's Club, celebrating 100 years, is selling hand-painted wooden holiday signs to raise money for its scholarship fund. Orders must be placed by Dec. 10. To order, go to the club's website at hopkintonwomensclub.org. The Hopkinton Women's Club also is...
Photos: Early snow hits Hopkinton
Snow came early to Hopkinton, with steady snow showers leaving a wintry scene Friday, the day before Halloween.
Update: Health Department Nov. 11 flu clinic canceled
Update, Oct. 31: The Health Department has canceled the Nov. 11 flu clinic. The Hopkinton Health Department will host a flu clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Center School. Anyone who works or lives in Hopkinton is welcome to attend....
David Clements, 87
David Robert Clements, 87, loving husband of Ursula A. (Della Rodolfa) Clements, died Oct. 24 in his Ipswich home following a brief illness. David was born Aug. 27, 1933, in Browns’ Square in Ipswich. He was the fifth of seven children born at home to the late Joseph...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Halloween is tomorrow, and residents have been creative with their displays....
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct 29: Town surges to 13 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Photos: Halloween displays in Hopkinton
Hopkintonians are showing their creativity this Halloween season. Below are some of the interesting displays found around town. Also don't forget the Health Department recommendations for ensuring a safe and healthy trick-or-treat experience.
Hopkinton’s MacDonald earns spot with TCU football
When Christian MacDonald stood in the tunnel, just moments before kickoff, what he had accomplished really started to hit him. The Hopkinton High School graduate, a sophomore at Texas Christian University, made the football team as a walk-on this fall and was about to...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 29
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 Boston Athletic Association announced Wednesday that the 2021 Boston...
2021 Boston Marathon postponed until at least fall
The Boston Athletic Association announced Wednesday that the 2021 Boston Marathon will not be held on its traditional date of the third Monday in April and will be postponed "until at least the fall of 2021." “With fewer than six months until Patriots’ Day and with...
Independent Thoughts: An election like no other worth effort for town clerk
When town clerk Connor Degan scheduled his wedding for Oct. 3 he couldn’t have imagined what was in store. Not only is the entire world in the midst of a pandemic the likes of which has not been seen in over a century, Americans are participating in an election unlike...
Local Knights of Columbus offer ‘Helping Hands’
In the midst of a pandemic, the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Hopkinton and Ashland has persevered with its mission to improve the lives of all those living in the community. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization dedicated to practicing faith...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 28
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. Ever since its inception, Mental Health Collaborative has been on a mission....