The Climate Action & Building Workgroups of the Sustainable Green Committee on Monday night talked about ways to regulate projects like the proposed gas station at 290 West Main Street in the future. SGC chair Geoff Rowland began the discussion by reviewing the...
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Hillers girls XC ready for new challenge at states
After a season that saw the Hopkinton High School girls cross country team compete for a league title, the Hillers are aiming to score a high finish in the state divisional meet at a course that is unfamiliar to all except their coach. “Our goal is to qualify for...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 30 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
‘Pitting neighbors against neighbors’: Residents push back against MBTA Communities zoning proposals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIrEcIma5QU&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board at a special hearing Monday received public feedback on the three zoning overlay district proposals that would allow Hopkinton to be in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. The...
SEPAC launches Little Library with resources for SPED parents
Located adjacent to the Marathon School playground is a new, free community resource called the Little Library. It is the latest effort by Hopkinton’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to create a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to pick up a...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Owen Silva
Silva, the team’s starting goalkeeper, recorded 10 shutouts last year and has remained a shot-stopping presence in front of the net this fall. “Owen stands out for his diligence, positive attitude and constant striving to get better,” shared coach Garrett Sawyer. “He...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 29
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. The new executive director of The Communities at Golden Pond hopes to bring his decades of experience...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 28 edition
New director brings waves of change to Golden Pond
Marc Cohen, the new executive director of The Communities at Golden Pond, hopes to bring his decades of experience to help the assisted living facility overcome a series of challenges from last year. Among the issues were a suspended certification — later resolved...
As unified team shines, HHS recognized for inclusion
Hopkinton High School once again was celebrated for its commitment to inclusion, Special Olympics and unified sports with its second National Banner recognition. Unified basketball co-coach Jay Golden said the school learned about the award at the start of the year....
Photos: Wicked Weekend at Hopkinton Center for the Arts
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted its annual Wicked Weekend on Sunday. The day featured a 5K race, pumpkin carving contests, food and drink, local vendors and more.
Library Corner, Oct. 30 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, and on X,...
Letter to the Editor: Civil for Governor’s Council
I am writing to ask for your support for Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in this year’s election. As many of you know, Tamisha and I were competitors in the primary, and it was my privilege to get to know Tamisha in that process. She is smart, dedicated and...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 28
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. According to a presentation given to the School Committee on Thursday, Hopkinton students maintained...
Photos: The Haunt at Metrowest YMCA
Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its final performances of The Haunt: A Wedding in Deadwoodville this weekend at the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center.
Photos: Trunk-or-treat at Marathon Elementary
Hopkinton Community Partnership hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser at Marathon Elementary School on Saturday.
Hopkinton fire crews tackle ‘multiple brush fires’ off MassPike
The Hopkinton Fire Department battled "multiple brush fires" along Interstate 90 eastbound in Hopkinton Sunday night. According to a post on X, the HFD was on scene with crews from the Westborough Fire Department around 6:30 p.m. A separate post from Westborough...
Carol DeWaele, 92
Carol Ann DeWaele, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Sheehan) Buthray. A proud graduate of Holden High School, Carol was the valedictorian of the class of 1950 and received the History Medal for...
Police understaffing underpins ‘angst’ over school safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aVlIucXFPo In her report to the School Committee Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh spent time describing the district’s training in school safety during intruder incidents. The information came following an episode earlier...
More work scheduled for I-495 south/I-90 ramp next week
Work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton continues next week, starting Tuesday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Tuesday and Thursday. All work is...