POLICE LOG September 22 12:39 a.m. A School Street resident reported a Black Lives Matter sign was vandalized with spray paint. Officer Stephen Buckley checked the area and logged the incident. 9:03 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street....
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HPD introduces program to help with disposal of prescription drugs
The Hopkinton Police Department announced a new program offered by the MED-Project (Medication Education & Disposal) allowing residents to properly dispose of prescription drugs by requesting a free, prepaid mail-back envelope sent directly to their home. For more...
Window open for families to request change in hybrid/remote learning model
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed school families Tuesday with a reminder that the first window to make a request for a change in students' learning models opened today and closes Thursday at 5 p.m. This is one of only two windows during which a request can be...
New era for HHS golf as Phaneuf takes reins
For the first time since the beginning of the Hopkinton High School golf program, the Hillers will not have Dick Bliss as coach when the 2020 campaign begins. Bill Phaneuf is taking the reins after Bliss guided the team to multiple state titles and sent players to the...
Business Profile: FIX IT! means trusted home repairs
People value the FIX IT! home service repair company because of owner Nestor Lopez, a professional who believes in providing exceptional service, high-quality work and outstanding customer service with every job. “This is not a regular handyman service,” Lopez...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. All Hopkinton schools will switch to fully remote learning Tuesday and Wednesday...
Hopkinton schools to close for 2 days after another positive test at high school
All Hopkinton schools will switch to fully remote learning Tuesday and Wednesday after a second Hopkinton High School student tested positive for COVID-19, the district announced Monday evening. "It has come to the District’s attention that we have another COVID-19...
Baypath 5K goes virtual; new facility ‘on hold for now’
This year, they’re taking a walk — or a run — on the milder side. Because of the pandemic conditions, the usual hustle and social interaction of the annual Paws & Claws 5K Run/Walk to benefit Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will be replaced with a virtual...
Library Corner, Sept. 30 edition
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. Library has reopened The Hopkinton Public Library has...
Eugene Calderazzo, 88
Eugene E. Calderazzo passed away at his home in Burlington on Sept. 23. He was 88 years old. Eugene was born, raised, and educated in San Donato, Italy. He was the son of the late Peter and Beatrice Calderazzo. As a child, Gene lived through the perils of World War...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families on Friday indicating...
Superintendent clarifies situation regarding COVID-positive student
Following is a statement from Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh about the Hopkinton High School student who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. As the Town of Hopkinton now knows, the Hopkinton Public Schools have had their first...
Gloria Cipolla, 89
Gloria R. Cipolla, 89, returned home to God on Sept. 24. She was a 50-year resident of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, where she raised four children with her beloved husband Gaetano A. “Tot” Cipolla Jr., who died in 1998. In her later years Gloria lived near her son...
Superintendent: HHS student tests positive for COVID-19
According to an email Friday from Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and town health director Shaun McAuliffe, a student at Hopkinton High School has tested positive for COVID-19. "Anyone in our HHS community who has been in close contact with...
Photos: Resident celebrates 100th birthday
Rita Doucette, a resident at Fairview Estates in Hopkinton, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday with a party and a parade of classic cars — led by a police escort — through the center of town.
Community survey open to public through Oct. 31
The town recently made available a survey for residents to complete. The survey, which was mailed to a limited number of residents earlier in the summer, now is open to all residents. The survey closes on Oct. 31. According to an email sent by Town Manager Norman...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 25
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 health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on HCAM’s...
Thomas Ellam, 72
Thomas Joseph Ellam, 72, of Hopkinton passed away Sept. 23 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Clinton, he was the son of the late Katharine (Durkin) and Joseph H. Ellam. He leaves behind his wife, Susan Stevens of Hopkinton; his daughter, Sarah...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 30 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Health director: Managing return of college students ‘keeping me up at night right now’
Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on HCAM’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour on Thursday, said there are two active cases of COVID-19 in town, both individuals under the age of 23 who...