When I first joined the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in 2017, I thought I knew exactly who John Coutinho was. I expected an establishment politician looking to manage my concerns and diminish my influence as a young, progressive Democrat new to both town and...
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Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton High School's first graduation parade was a memorable experience....
Hopkintonians support Black Lives Matter movement with vigil on Town Common
The Black Lives Matter movement had a presence in Hopkinton on Sunday evening, as about 200 individuals showed up to the Town Common to encourage respect for their fellow Americans. What started out as a post on a local Facebook group inviting people to attend a...
Lorraine McCabe, 89
Lorraine McCabe of Hopkinton passed away at home peacefully on May 28, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and leaves her adult children, Judy Gifford, Tom...
Photos: Happy Birthday, Scotty Mackin
Scotty Mackin, who has served as a manager of the Hopkinton High School football team since he was a teenager and added baseball and basketball to his resume about 20 years ago, celebrated his 56th birthday Sunday morning with a drive-by celebration in front of the...
Cheers, tears at HHS grad parade
On Saturday the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 finally got its chance to celebrate with a rolling rally through the streets of Hopkinton. The parade started and ended at the high school, passing all...
Photos: HHS graduation parade prep
The Hopkinton High School graduation parade starts at 1 p.m. today. Click here for details. Below are some photos from yesterday and this morning, as the town prepared for the event.
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 29
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Superintendent encourages residents to attend HHS graduation parade Saturday
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh is encouraging Hopkinton residents to line the streets tomorrow to cheer on the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 during its rolling graduation parade. The event falls on the same weekend when graduation exercises originally were...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 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 big news from yesterday was the Boston Marathon calling off its live race...
Boston Marathon live race canceled, virtual event planned
For the first time in its 124-year history, there will not be an in-person Boston Marathon. The Boston Athletic Association, deferring to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's decision to cancel mass participation events, announced Thursday that the race will instead be held...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 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. Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Wednesday shows 14 active cases of the virus,...
Conservation Commission votes against herbicide application in Lake Maspenock
At its Tuesday meeting, the Conservation Commission voted 4-3 against allowing the use of chemical herbicides to Lake Maspenock this year to combat invasive weed growth. Following a recommendation from a Citizens Input Group appointed by the Select Board, and after...
Senior Center finds ways to engage residents online
The Hopkinton Senior Center is powering through the pandemic with free virtual programs spearheaded by director of senior services Amy Beck and assistant director Ashley Shaheen. Together Beck and Shaheen have coordinated with Senior Center staff to allow seniors to...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 27
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Gary Nillissen, 94
Gary M. Nillissen, 94, of Hopkinton passed away May 23 at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he was the son of the late Hermina (Steeman) and Joseph Nillissen. He served in the Royal Netherlands East-Indies Air Force as a sergeant...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 27
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 latest edition of Hopkinton Police Log is posted. The highlight is a man...
Arrests/Police Log, May 26 edition
May 19 10:43 a.m. Officers Benjamin Stickney, Ryan Polselli, Philip Powers and Moira McGaffigan completed community policing on Jamie Lane. 11:48 a.m. The Milford Police Department reported a lot of smoke coming from an area near the Milford/Hopkinton town lines. 3:15...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 26
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. It's expected to be hot this week, with highs in the 80s today through Friday....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 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. The School Committee is working to trim the HPS budget due to the COVID-19...