Seeking approval of three licenses required to bring the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association (HPTA) carnival event back to town in June, HPTA president Erin Graziano appeared before selectmen at their April 23 meeting. According to a letter from Graziano to the...
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Letter to the Editor: Citizens explain zoning petitions
To the Editor: We are writing in response to Mr. Kleinkauf’s article from the April 3rd edition, titled: “Planning Board will not sponsor plans to restrict growth.” Two citizens’ petitions to slow residential growth in Hopkinton were proposed as citizens’ petitions so...
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors oppose Claflin house demolition
To the Editor: We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed plan by a local builder to demolish the antique home at 76 Main Street, built in 1794. We purchased our home at 78 Main Street in 1997. Over the past 22 years we have lovingly done everything that...
Independent Thoughts: Changes on tap for HHS prom
It’s prom season, and there are a couple of changes to the annual event for Hopkinton High School juniors (and some invited guests from other classes). On Friday, May 10, you’ll no longer see limousines around town filled with prom-goers. That’s because the high...
Photo: Rabbit at rest
The annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 20 was moved inside to the Center School Gym due to rain. The Easter Bunny made an appearance to hand out candy and pose for photos, including this one with the Gyllstrom family: (from left) 6-year-old Sophia, 1-year-old Ben, dad...
Key issues on tap for Town Meeting
On May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, residents will have the chance to attend another Annual Town Meeting, which has been described by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin as the purest form of democratic governing....
Underground Parking proposed for 76 Main St.
A revised plan for a mixed-use three-story building on the property at 76 Main St. now includes a proposal for an underground 30-space parking garage. The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business....
Start Line Brewing expansion running on time
Start Line Brewing’s much-anticipated expansion project is nearing the finish line. Due to its popularity and success over the last three years, the Hayden Rowe Street brewery soon will be offering its patrons additional seating, live entertainment and more menu...
Business Profile: Dream Station Early Learning Center
Balance between education, open recreation, structured outdoor activities The Dream Station Early Learning Center offers 10 fun-filled weeks this summer consisting of sports, recreation, arts and crafts, and even a game room. Caring staff have planned and created an...
Dive right in: After life-threatening illness, Donahue stars at second-choice sport
When Reece Donahue was 9 years old, he had his sights set on being a gymnast and pursing the sport he’d loved for most of his young life. But a twist of fate led to a terrifying ordeal, and an opportunity to pursue a new sport, one that’s landed him at UMass Amherst...
Business Profile: Kidsborough Summer Program
Themed programs allow parents to customize child’s schedule The Kidsborough Summer Program is filled with new and exciting adventures to be explored. Among the latest themed descriptions, you’ll find many fun weeks including: Galactic Getaway, Super Sleuths, Change of...
Gogolin provides spark at UNH
Ivy Gogolin made quite an impression during her first season on the basketball team at the University of New Hampshire. Not only did she gain the respect of her coach, Maureen Magarity, she won over a key member of her coach’s family. “My 6-year-old, Charlotte, just...
From Finland to Hopkinton: Järvinen family embraces journey
Although the Järvinen family had talked about the possibility of an intercontinental move for several years, they were not totally sure what to expect or how smoothly such a transition might go. Still, when the career opportunity arose for Henna Järvinen to direct and...
Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS
Selectmen at their April 9 meeting recognized and approved a proclamation for Troop 4 Eagle Scout Jack Brennan. A Hopkinton High School senior, Brennan is the son of Sgt. Timothy Brennan of the Hopkinton Police Department and Kim Brennan, the assistant scoutmaster for...
HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip
A student at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts took her desire to help others and her passion for the arts on an “eye-opening experience” in February. Amelia English traveled to the Dominican Republic during February school break through the organization Nuestros...
Muscatello among nation’s top mortgage originators
Hopkinton resident Kim Muscatello is ranked among the top 1 percent of mortgage originators in the nation, according to the Winter 2019 issue of Mortgage Executive Magazine. “I am extremely humbled to be listed among the top 1 percent of the nation’s mortgage...
Debate continues regarding potential Claflin house development
The Planning Board opened two concurrent public hearings earlier this month on a plan to build a mixed use three-story building on property at 76 Main St. The property is owned by Paul Mastroianni of REC Hopkinton, LLC and currently is zoned as downtown business....
Hopkinton Women’s Club hosts candidates forum
The Hopkinton Women's Club presents the 32nd annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the HCAM studio, 77 Main Street. The moderator for the event, which will be broadcast live, is Kathie Hebden. In other HWC news, the organization will...
Raymond Charleston
Raymond Francis Charleston of Hopkinton passed away suddenly at the age of 67 while walking the family dog, Zeus, on March 30. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Alice E. Charleston. Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years, Colleen Doyle...
Arrests/Police Log, April 17 edition
ARRESTS March 30 Officer Preston Mucciarone and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil conducted a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Street and subsequently arrested Benjamin A. Sanders, 22, of 19 General Henry Knox Road, Southborough, and charged him with OUI liquor and motor...