At the University of Wisconsin, Cathryn Leighton (School of Business) was named to the dean’s list, Spencer Smith (School of Business) was named to the dean’s list and Prithvi Venkatesh (College of Engineering) was named to the dean’s honor list for the fall semester....
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Photos: HCAA Lunar New Year celebration
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association held its annual Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday at Hopkinton High School.
Business Profile: Center provides pediatric physical therapy with warmth, joy
Helping children of all ages make the physical gains they want and need in a welcoming atmosphere is the aim of Hopkinton Pediatric Therapy Center. “I want to push kids to make their goals but also want them to feel warmth and joy, too,” said Daniel Cahaly, PT, DPT,...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Jan. 27: White metal recycling shifts to EL Harvey facility
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. DPW announces move of white metal recycling program to EL Harvey facility Hopkinton's white metal...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 29 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...
Advocates against herbicide use appear at state hearing on town’s vegetative management plan
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...
Donna Lowell, 81
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...
School Committee approves competency determination for graduation, budget
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...
Community Preservation Committee votes to approve request to fund purchase of Casucci property
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...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Jan. 24: Property tax relief applications due by Feb. 21
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...
Joan Swan, 89
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...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Jan. 23: HHS group to run science workshop for younger students
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/Police Log, Jan. 22 edition
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...
Select Board strategizes how to fund proposed adaptive playground, receives updated town budget numbers
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...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Jan. 22: Parks & Rec looks for input on summer movie program
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 &...
ESBC discusses road improvements, abutter outreach
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...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Meghan Grady
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...
Controversial vegetative management plan to get hearing Friday
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...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Jan. 21: Maspenock dam repairs near halfway point
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%...
HFD battles car fire on Chestnut Street
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...












