POLICE LOG June 16 6:26 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on Wood Street. Officer Brendon Lyver responded. No personal injuries were reported. A tow truck was requested. 11:39 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana took a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident...
Educator, sailor, car guy and history buff James DeWolfe died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother, Paul, and sister-in-law, Nancy, of Hopkinton, niece Michelle of Broomfield, Colorado, nephew Scott of Oakland, California,...
The following email was sent to the schools community on Tuesday. Dear Hopkinton Families, Recently, the High School and Middle School Administrations received information from members of the school community alleging that a few students, ranging from HMS to HHS, made...
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 town's latest COVID-19 update shows a slight spike in the number of cases,...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 22. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 22 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
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. At its meeting this past Thursday, the School Committee announced plans to form...
As Hopkinton awaits word from the state of how school reopening will be handled, a new committee is being formed to transform the guidance into reality. The district is organizing a Reentry Advisory Group tasked with helping to ensure the fall reopening goes smoothly,...
David Spindel, 55, a former resident of Blaire House of Milford, passed away at Milford Hospital on June 14 due to complications of COVID-19. Some of us breeze through life without a care in the world. And some, like Dave, are dealt a very difficult hand in life....
I am writing in support of Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board. I have known Amy for years through our involvement on school and community issues, and I believe she will serve Hopkinton well on the Select Board. Amy is someone who does her research, understands the...
Maureen F. Aylward, 76, died June 17 in Boston after a brief illness. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Curtin) Aylward. She was a 1961 graduate of Hopkinton High School and was employed as an administrator for many area banks. She is...
I'm a longtime resident of Hopkinton who recently relocated to Cape Cod, and I am wholeheartedly endorsing Amy Ritterbusch for the [Select Board]. I've watched Amy for years and have been very impressed with her participation on the Hopkinton boards. I have been...
Editor's note: This letter is in reference to the proposal to pave portions of the planned Upper Charles Trail continuation in Hopkinton. When is a trail not a trail? When it's a paved paradise. Let's just massacre the whole trail concept, destroy the ecology, the...
I am asking everyone to consider casting their vote on June 29 for John Coutinho for the Select Board. First let me state that John is a friend. It is how he became a friend that is why everyone should consider reelecting John. For the longest time, everywhere I went...
We are writing to endorse Lya Batlle-Rafferty as a candidate for the School Committee. We believe that she will do a wonderful job as a member of the committee. Lya brings years of experience in serving on town school boards. She is a vocal advocate on town and school...
I am writing in support of John Coutinho for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. John has always worked hard to help and support the town and its residents from his work on ZAC, Planning and now the Select Board. Through John’s leadership the town is financially...
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. Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty notes that with temperatures rapidly rising,...
Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty issued the following statement Friday morning. With temperatures rapidly rising, groundwater levels rapidly declining and no rain in sight, water demands have skyrocketed. We are pumping at full capacity to try and maintain water use...
When it comes to partisan political division, don’t let “it all start here.” I’m an “unenrolled” voter (aka independent). I’ve supported blue and red candidates, and I didn’t support the current presidential administration. I can understand people’s rationale for...
I am writing to express my support for Amy Ritterbusch. I have known Amy for a few years and I found Amy to be a caring, compassionate and intelligent person who is willing to listen to all sides of an issue. Her tireless involvement in the community, through 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. Local business owners discuss how they are getting creative to bring back...
