The Planning Board on Monday considered two preliminary subdivision proposals that brought concerns from both the board and the public as a “bait and switch” to preserve the zoning for a potential solar array development. Matt Cote represented the applicant,...
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Arrests/Police Log, June 8 edition
ARRESTS June 2 12:53 p.m. On Main Street, Officer Ryan Polselli and Sergeant Timothy Brennan arrested a 33-year-old Cedar Street resident on two warrants. POLICE LOG June 1 12:05 a.m. Officers Brittany Firth and Cody Normandin checked on a motor vehicle on Hayden Rowe...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 8
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 Parks & Recreation Commission met in person Monday for the first time...
Parks & Rec roundup: Dog park will be rice stone; Common trees a concern
The Parks & Recreation Commission met in person Monday for the first time since the pandemic, although there was a remote option available for those who could not attend. Several topics were discussed, including progress on the dog park, the need for removal of...
Veterans Breakfast returns to Senior Center indoor location Friday
The monthly Veterans Breakfast will return to its traditional location inside the Senior Center this Friday for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The event starts at 9 a.m. While COVID-19 restrictions have eased, those who are not vaccinated are...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 7
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 Hopkinton High School Class of 2021 — which at 328 students is the largest...
Photos: HHS graduation car parade
The second Hopkinton High School car parade was held Saturday...
Photos: Greyhound Friends open house
Greyhound Friends, the nonprofit adoption shelter on Saddle Hill Road, held its annual open house Saturday. The event included a remembrance ceremony, silent auction, vendors, refreshments, music, and visits with...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 4: Town has 8 active cases; schools should have no social distancing in fall
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 4. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 4 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of June 3, Hopkinton’s...
HHS Class of 2021 gets ‘appropriate and joyous send-off’ at graduation
(Editor's note: For photos from Saturday's graduation car parade, click here. For photos from Wednesday's Senior Gala, click here.) The Hopkinton High School Class of 2021 — which at 328...
Backman to leave job as library director next month
Hopkinton Public Library director Heather Backman will step down July 9, after accepting a position with the Weymouth Public Libraries, the town announced Friday. Backman joined the Hopkinton Public Library in October 2014 as the adult services librarian and was...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 4
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 home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of...
After Senior Recognition Night, big weekend ahead for HHS Class of 2021
Following the Senior Gala on Wednesday, Hopkinton High School held its Senior Recognition Night on Thursday. Among the awards presented Thursday were the Principal's Leadership Award to Mahdi Maymandi-Nejad and the...
Callanan Cronin Funeral Home remains open for business after fire
The Callanan Cronin Funeral Home remains open after a fire Monday at the Church Street business. A fire in the fireplace of the main residence escaped into the walls of the building, Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman explained, adding that while there was a lot of...
College Honors: Local students graduate from Boston College
Boston College held its graduation ceremonies on May 24, and a number of Hopkinton residents were recognized. Most notably, Hopkinton’s Hariharan “Harry” Shanmugam received the Edward H. Finnegan, S.J., Award, the school’s highest undergraduate commencement honor. The...
As summer begins, new policies in place for Sandy Beach
Memorial Day unofficially kicks off the long-awaited summer season. In Hopkinton, it also marked the start of new policies in effect at Sandy Beach, where a residents-only sticker policy is being implemented. “Prior to last summer, Sandy Beach has always been open to...
Hopkinton named America’s Safest City for 2021
The home safety review company SafeWise ranked Hopkinton first in its list of the Safest Cities in America for 2021. Hopkinton also ranked first in 2019 and was second last year (behind Broadview Heights, Ohio). "The safest city selection is a testament to Hopkinton...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 3
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. As a lasting tribute to late twins Annie and Charlotte Masters, their teachers...
Mary Bertschmann, 86
Mary Ellen (Hession) Bertschmann passed away peacefully at her home of 50 years in Sherborn on May 30. She was 86 and had been surrounded by her loving husband, three sons, three daughters-in-law and 10 grandchildren. Mary was a loving, caring and dedicated wife,...
Memory of Hopkinton twins inspires playground communication board
Annie and Charlotte Masters were twin sisters from Hopkinton who loved playing outdoors during their brief lives. Despite battling a neuromuscular disease and then epilepsy, the girls communicated their joy through their radiant smiles, according to their speech...












