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. Nearly a dozen supporters of suspended Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan demanded his reinstatement...
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Brennan supporters demand reinstatement, accuse police chief, Select Board members of misconduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlNLiEhR40 Nearly a dozen supporters of suspended Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan demanded his reinstatement at Tuesday night's Select Board meeting after picketing in front of Town Hall an hour before the meeting commenced. During...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Loryn Canty
Canty, a team captain, won the dash and shot put in every regular-season dual meet and earned medals in shuttle dash, shot put relay and 4x200 at the State Relays. Her 55-meter dash time is a provisional qualifier for nationals. “Though Loryn just joined the team last...
Edward Thompson, 75
Edward J. Thompson, 75, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20 with his family by his side. Ed was an active, lifelong member of the Hopkinton/Milford community. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sue, his three boys, Jim, Scott and Mark, and his five treasured...
Planning Board revisits Elmwood Farms III subdivision in light of proposed new construction on remaining lots
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night discussed the stormwater management plan for the construction project proposed for the Elmwood Farms III subdivision. Principal Planner John Gelcich explained that the original Blueberry Lane subdivision was approved in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 6
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 Lunar New Year celebration is a time to bring joy and cultural richness to the community, said...
Harriet Taggart, 93
Harriet Louise Taggart, 93, of Castleton, Vermont, and recently Hopkinton, passed away Feb. 3. Born in Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Beckett) and Richard Buckey. She was the wife of 50-plus years to the late Robert Taggart. Harriet was a...
Lunar New Year celebration slated to bring joy in Hopkinton
The Lunar New Year celebration is a time to bring joy and cultural richness to the community, said Sheri Zeng, president of the Hopkinton Chinese American Association. This year’s event, marking the Year of the Dragon, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5-9 p.m....
HHS co-op girls hockey team shows steady improvement
Even after the Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn co-op girls ice hockey team went 10 games without a victory, coach Ron Chin had the sense that his team was getting close. “We were right in it every game,” Chin said. “The girls were working hard and putting in the time in...
Senior Snippets, Feb. 7 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...
Business Profile: Varsity Movers proves to be business champion
“It’s a cool story, how it all started,” muses Varsity Movers owner Kierin Herr. “A lot has changed, and a lot has stayed the same.” It began in 2017, Herr’s junior year at Hopkinton High School, with a Facebook group post seeking a young man to lift a couch. That...
Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 5 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 5
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 Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday discussed two subdivisions under...
Richard Johnson, 91
Richard A. Johnson, 91, of Holliston and formerly Hopkinton, passed away at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center on Feb. 3. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Mary (Fitzgerald) and Gustaf Johnson. He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Darlene (Dechenes)...
Library Corner, Feb. 7 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 Twitter,...
HHS swimmers look to peak for postseason
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls swim teams capped off their league competition recently with strong showings in the Tri-Valley League championship meet, and they are hoping to carry that momentum into the sectional and state meets. “A lot of them are seniors,...
Donna-Jeanne Curley, 69
Donna-Jeanne “DJ” Curley, 69, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Jan. 24. Born in Boston on Feb. 26, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Walter Curley Sr. and the late Donna M. (Hackenson) Curley. Raised and educated in Natick, Donna-Jeanne was...
Open Space Preservation Commission land transfers face wrinkles over acceptance letters
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday discussed two subdivisions under development by the Nation family involving the donation of open space. Debate arose over the OSPC’s submitting letters endorsing the land swaps to the Planning Board and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 2
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. At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, members met with representatives of the Special Education...
School Committee revisits SEPAC relationship, Hopkins addition plans
At Thursday's School Committee meeting, members met with representatives of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council to review where things stand following last year’s volatility. Last March, working with a mediator, the School Committee and SEPAC mapped out a...