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Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee
I am writing in support of my friend Sravan Krishna for School Committee. As a parent and community member for over 30 years, I believe Sravan has the passion and skills needed to move our schools forward. I have known Sravan for three years, and I have seen his...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker
Playing No. 1 singles, Krattenmaker won his first four matches of the season without losing a game. “As a captain, Joe sets the tone by consistently being one of the first players on the courts each day, works continuously in the offseason to hone his skills, and can...
Library Corner, April 22 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
Hillers baseball shows promise in early season
The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached the state tournament in 28 of the past 29 years. But coach Matt Anderson said this year’s incarnation of the Hillers is particularly promising, and the...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 21: Local runners finish Boston Marathon with support, favorable weather
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 photo of the day. Running marathon is experience local runners will 'never forget' For Hopkinton runners, the 130th...
DPW to start sidewalk construction on Chestnut Street Tuesday
The Department of Public Works announced last week that contractors are scheduled to begin construction of a sidewalk on Chestnut Street starting Tuesday. Along the southern side of Chestnut Street between Wild Road and Smith Road, the DPW plans to construct a...
HHS girls golf aims for new heights
Hopkinton High School golf coach Bill Phaneuf said his team exceeded even his expectations last year. The Hillers came within a single shot of becoming the first team — boys or girls — to make it to the state tournament as a team since he took over the program. “I...
Photos: 130th Boston Marathon begins in Hopkinton
The 130th Boston Marathon got underway in Hopkinton on a cold but clear Monday morning. Some 30,000 participants began their trek to Boston on Main Street, across from the Town Common. The men’s winner was John Korir in a course-record time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 52...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 20: Chilly day on tap for Boston Marathon
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 photo of the day. Marathon Monday has arrived In case you have not heard, there’s a road race in town today. The 130th...
Photos: HMC 100-Yard Dash, Boston Marathon weekend
The Hopkinton Marathon Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department hosted weekend festivities at the Town Common in the lead-up to Monday's Boston Marathon, with one of the highlights being the third annual 100-Yard Dash on Main Street.
Police, fire crews respond to 3-vehicle crash on West Main Street involving passenger entrapment
Three vehicles were involved in a crash on West Main Street on Thursday night, prompting the Hopkinton Fire Department to extricate passengers from two cars, according to local emergency personnel. The incident occurred at 8:24 p.m., according to the police log...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
I am writing to formally endorse Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Board of Health. Over the last three years, Nasiba has been a diligent steward of our town’s well-being. She has worked tirelessly to maintain high health standards across our businesses, schools and...
HPD Chief Bennett to retire June 30, ending 35-year career
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced Friday in a press release that he will retire June 30. Bennett’s retirement caps 35 years of police service, nearly all of which he spent in Hopkinton. His law enforcement journey began in 1991 when he became a part-time...
Boston Marathon 2026: Local runners entry list
There are 48 individuals registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their hometown. NAME, BIB NUMBER, WAVE/CORRAL Sonal Ambwani, 30555, 6-Orange/5 Cameron Arnold, 3610, 1-Red/4 Aamir Benincaso, 28696, 6-Orange/3 Benton Berman, 27563,...
Boston Marathon 2026: Local public servants honored with wave starter roles
Four longtime Hopkinton public servants have been chosen as the official starters for the final four waves of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 20. This year, six waves of runners will start the race, two more than in past years. They will follow the more...
Boston Marathon 2026: Hopkinton veterans Muench, Letendre to be honored at start
The Boston Marathon, held on Patriots’ Day, is one of the ultimate tests of strength, endurance and courage. These are traits not only held by runners and athletes but also by military veterans who have spent much of their adult lives preserving and defending our...
Boston Marathon 2026: Runners roundup
[Editor's note: The following is a roundup of some out-of-town runners who are running to support Hopkinton-based charities.] Andrew Racca is running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association, an organization that is “dedicated to...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 17: 30,000 runners to cross the Boston Marathon start line on Monday
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 photo of the day. 130th Boston Marathon start to feature new layout, local honorees The 130th Boston Marathon will kick...
Boston Marathon 2026: Marguerite honors loved ones with run for addiction treatment
Andrea Marguerite hopes her first marathon run can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. “If I can take that experience and turn it into something that helps even one person or one family, it’s just so much more...
