Two of the most ardent opponents of the town's vegetative management plan (VMP) proposed by the Department of Public Works voiced their concerns Friday morning at a virtual hearing before the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). Donald...
Surrounded by family, Donna Irene Lowell, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Donna was married to the love of her life, Charles Francis Lowell, for 53 years prior to his passing in 2019. Donna was a nurturer at heart, evidenced by...
The School Committee on Thursday approved the competency determination (CD) for high school graduation proposal as presented by Principal Evan Bishop at the last meeting. The board also adopted a fiscal year 2026 budget of $67,190,630, a plan reviewed at four previous...
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to approve the funding request by the Open Space Preservation Commission’s for $35,500 to purchase the back parcel of 89 Saddle Hill Road. Also known as the Casucci property, the purchase would allow...
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. Residents needing help with property taxes encouraged to apply for tax relief For residents...
M. Joan Swan, age 89, died at home surrounded by her family on Jan. 21, 2025. Joan was born in Buffalo, New York. Growing up, Joan spent many summers with her family at Muskoka Lake in Ontario, Canada, and loved visiting Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on 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 photo of the day. HHS' Young Scientists Association to hold interactive biology workshop for kids in Grades 3-6...
ARRESTS January 16 6:15 a.m. A caller reported a verbal argument in a Revolutionary Way apartment. Officers Sean McKeon and Justin Cappuccio responded and subsequently arrested a 31-year-old man from Marlborough for trespassing. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0jWVTCyn_0 The Select Board, joined by School Committee members and the Community Preservation Committee chair, on Tuesday discussed ways to fund a proposed adaptive playground without putting additional strain on the town’s tight...
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. Parks & Rec puts out survey on selections for 2025 Movies on the Common program The Parks &...
The Elementary School Building Committee working on the proposed Charleswood School expects to meet with the Conservation Commission on Jan. 28 to discuss road improvements for the project. At ESBC’s Tuesday meeting, Vertex project manager Chris Eberly said an earlier...
Grady, a shooting guard, started every game through the first half of the season. “We wouldn’t have had the success we’ve had this season without her,” coach Mike Greco stated. “As a captain, Meghan has shown tremendous leadership both on and off the court. … She is...
The state’s Department of Agricultural Resources will review Hopkinton’s proposed vegetative management plan that would allow use of herbicides on rights of way at a Zoom hearing this Friday. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed outlined this plan at 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 photo of the day. Lake Maspenock Dam repair project at 50% completion Repairs to the Lake Maspenock Dam are almost 50%...
The Hopkinton Fire Department tackled a passenger vehicle fire on Chestnut Street on Monday afternoon. Dispatchers received a call from a motorist around 2:10 p.m. stating his car had caught fire in the area of 33 Chestnut Street. "The driver reported a mechanical...
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. Parks & Rec asks residents not to shovel skate park, pickleball courts The Parks & Recreation...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton will start Tuesday and continue through the week. The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates...
Eleanor T. (Doherty) Hahesy, a retired public school art teacher and recent resident of Hopkinton, died at her home, in the loving presence of her devoted family, on Jan. 14, 2025, following a long period of declining health. She was 82 years old. Born in Everett,...
Dwarka Nath Chadha, 83, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 13, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Santosh, and two daughters, Sabina and Mona Chadha. At the age of 28, Dwarka ventured from his homeland of India to the United States to pursue his career aspirations....
