I am writing to show my support for Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I truly believe there is no one more suited for this than Dawn. I have watched her wholeheartedly dedicate her time to everything that has anything to do with making the absolute best learning...
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Letter to the Editor: Markey for School Committee
We support Joe Markey for School Committee. His experience in town volunteer service has given him a sophisticated understanding of the workings of public processes — legal, political, legislative, financial, permitting, taxing, borrowing. This is singular hard-won...
Letter to the Editor: Recommendation for Ronan
I would like to recommend Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I have worked with her on the Youth Commission for the past few years. Dawn is dedicated to the town, the students, the police department, Youth and Family Services and many other groups who work with us. She...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan for School Committee
I would like to share my support for Dawn Ronan, who is running for School Committee. Dawn is a longtime resident of Hopkinton. She has been actively involved in the Hopkinton community as a parent and volunteer in the Hopkinton schools for many years. I have served...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch an advocate for residents
I am writing to support Amy Ritterbusch's candidacy for the Select Board. Amy serves the town in a multitude of roles, including as an elected member of the Planning Board, chair of the Growth Study Committee and chair of the Hopkinton Center Historic District...
Letter to the Editor: Lake resident for Coutinho
I am writing in support of re-electing John Coutinho for Select Board. What is impressive about John is that when asked to help with something, he sees the problem through all possible avenues to get it resolved. He asks where he can help, actively listens and...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho’s leadership vital
I write this letter in support of John Coutinho for re-election to the Hopkinton Select Board. In the unknown financial situation that we are sure to face John brings his knowledge, experience and creativity to assist the town in weathering the storm. John has an...
Letter to the Editor: HHS parade props
On behalf of the families of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2020, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Hopkinton community for making the senior parade on May 30 an event we will never forget. Thank you Mr. Bishop, Dr. Cavanaugh, Officer Phil...
Letter to the Editor: Protect forest from solar
The Liberty Mutual solar project is not the best use of Hopkinton’s precious natural resources. Let me first say that I believe that solar power is very important for our future. I was happy to read that there will be some rules about where it is sited in the future....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, 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. A second Black Lives Matter protest on the Town Common drew about 400 people...
Second Black Lives Matter protest draws 400 to Town Common
Ilana Casady rose from a moment of silence with a tear-stained face mask. Her emotions were raw. It’s those kinds of feelings that led residents like Casady to gather on the Town Common Sunday for the second week in a row to join the national wave of protests sparked...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 5
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 5. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 5 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Photos: Legacy Farms Road North gets paved
A crew was out Friday paving Legacy Farms Road North, which is significant because it was part of the requirement before the road could be accepted by the town as a public way. That would allow school buses to travel along it and avoid the congestion and, residents...
Photos: Happy Birthday, Liam Finnegan
Hopkinton High School senior Liam Finnegan celebrated his 19th birthday on Friday with a parade of cars carrying well-wishers through his Rocky Woods Road neighborhood. The Class of 2020 recently dedicated its yearbook to Finnegan, a member of the unified basketball...
Parks & Rec cancels most summer programs
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department announced Friday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its traditional summer programs are being canceled, with the possible exception of the Junior Hillers Playground Group. Canceled programs include the Little Hillers...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 5
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. Police Chief Joseph Bennett released a statement last night in which he said the...
Police Chief Bennett: HPD stands against ‘all injustice’
Joseph Bennett, who recently was promoted to chief of the Hopkinton Police Department, released a statement Thursday on the racial unrest and protests that have occurred across the nation. Below is the statement in full: Yesterday, I was extremely humbled to pick up...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan has passion, commitment for School Committee
I’m writing this letter to show my support for Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I’ve known Dawn for over 16 years and have worked with her on multiple philanthropic and community initiatives including the Hopkinton Moms Club, the Serenity House, the Hopkinton Girl...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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. There is some sad news from the running community, as Bryan Lyons, a dentist...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 3
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 3 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...