According to the Hopkinton Fire Department, there were dozens of incidents involving damage to poles, trees and wires in town cased by Wednesday evening's storm. While there were minimal power outages, the HFD requested residents "stay off the road if you can." Around...
Hopkinton native Sean Farrell was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round (124th overall pick) of the National Hockey League draft on Wednesday. A 5-foot-9, 175-pound forward, Farrell was ranked 62nd among North American skaters in the final 2020 NHL...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall reopened...
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 decaying 19th century-era house at 83 East Main St., sitting on a parcel of...
The decaying 19th century-era house at 83 East Main St., sitting on a parcel of land next to Weston Nurseries, was the primary topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s Historical Commission meeting, with members agreeing to reach out to developer Roy MacDowell to see if...
POLICE LOG September 29 6:42 a.m. A Yale Road resident reported a dog barking in the neighborhood since 5:30 a.m. The caller previously had reported this. The animal control officer was notified. 7:00 a.m. An Amherst Road resident complained of a barking dog in the...
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. This summer’s national protests that demanded changing in policing included a...
This summer’s national protests that demanded changes in policing included a call for more people trained to handle mental health issues, individuals who would be better prepared than police to deal with those suffering from psychological or substance-abuse issues....
The Town of Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works seeks qualified plow contractors, driving their own equipment, to become part of its team this winter. The DPW offers competitive rates and calls its plow contractors for every plowable storm. The qualified contractor...
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. For her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Hopkinton’s Julianna Lucas sought to...
By Megan Murchie For her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Hopkinton’s Julianna Lucas sought to encourage her classmates to make their voices be heard. Lucas produced an educational...
Joseph Leo Donovan died quietly at home the morning of Sept. 22 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was born in Boston in 1936. He was a graduate of Boston College and received his master’s degree from Framingham State University. He was a captain in the U.S. Army. He began his...
The monthly Veterans Breakfast, which has been on hiatus during the pandemic, returned Friday morning at the Town Common. Master of ceremonies Hank Allessio was recognized for his volunteer work, and state Rep. Carolyn Dykema was among those who spoke.
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 decision to close schools Tuesday and Wednesday after two high school...
The decision to close schools Tuesday and Wednesday after two high school students tested positive for COVID-19 allowed necessary time for contact tracing, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told members of the Hopkinton School Committee at its Thursday meeting. “There...
The town sent out a press release Thursday requesting residents be aware of the regulations regarding the display of temporary signs. The regulations are contained in zoning bylaw 210-179, and the enforcement of the regulations falls under the purview of the Building...
Ann Louise Forrest, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Sept. 29. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Melanson) and Richard Doucette. She was the wife of the late Kenneth David Forrest. Ann had worked for the telephone company until 1967. She was an...
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. Health director Shaun McAuliffe and Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Sept. 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Sept. 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Following is a press release from town clerk Connor Degan regarding early voting for the Nov. 3 election. Early voting in person will be offered from Saturday, Oct. 17, until Friday, Oct. 30. Due to occupancy issues at Town Hall, the Board of Registrars voted on Sept....
