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Board of Health discusses plastic bag usage, vaccine vendor partnership
The Board of Health at its meeting Monday night heard a resident’s concerns about plastic bag usage at local stores as well as details about a partnership with a multistate vaccine vendor that is expected to save the department money. Sustainable Green Committee...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 19
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. Monday’s heavy rain and wind gusts of 50 mph prompted the Hopkinton Fire Department to ask residents...
HFD urges caution during storm after receiving high volume of calls
Monday's heavy rain and wind gusts of 50 mph prompted the Hopkinton Fire Department to ask residents to use caution if they have to travel. "This morning has been one of our highest call volumes in recent memory," HFD stated in a tweet on the X social media platform...
Hopkinton schools close early due to power outage
Due to a power outage caused by Monday's storm, the Hopkinton Public Schools announced that all schools will close early. Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School — which were running on "minimal generator power," according to HHS Principal Evan Bishop — will...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 18
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. Lori Nickerson was appointed to serve on the School Committee until next May’s Annual Town Election...
Photos: HHS boys basketball beats Norwood
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 71-59 victory over visiting Norwood on Friday.
Daniel Mulcahy, 62
Daniel Jude Mulcahy, 62, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14. He was the husband of Darlene Allessio Mulcahy, formerly of Hopkinton. Daniel was born on June 4, 1961, to the late Thomas G. Mulcahy and Mary Ann Messitt. He loved music and...
Freda Gardner, 98
Freda Johnson Gardner, 98, of Sharon passed away peacefully on Dec. 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Hopkinton. Freda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William B. Gardner, and her children, Kathleen Gardner and William C....
Fruit Street bridge officially reopens
The Fruit Street bridge that carries traffic over the MBTA/CSX Railroad and the Sudbury River in Westborough and Hopkinton was reopened to travel Friday afternoon, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced. The bridge closure has been in place since...
HPD arrests ‘fugitive from justice’ who appeared to be homeless on default warrant
The Hopkinton Police Department on Tuesday arrested a man who appeared to be homeless on a default Rhode Island warrant at the Price Chopper shopping plaza on South Street. The man was determined to be a "fugitive from justice," acording to an HPD incident report....
Thomas VanFossen, 79
Thomas Richard VanFossen Jr., 79, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 10. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Helene (Cummiskey) and Thomas Richard VanFossen Sr. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to the late Ruth (Kelley) VanFossen. Thomas Richard Van...
School Committee adds Nickerson, works on budget plan
Lori Nickerson was appointed to serve on the School Committee until next May’s Annual Town Election following a joint vote of the School Committee and Select Board on Thursday. The seat became vacant when Holly Morand resigned to take a job with Hopkinton Youth &...
CPC votes against $1M funding request for Marathon School accessible playground but approves $100K for study
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night voted against a $1 million request from the School Department to design and build an accessible playground at the Marathon School. Instead, the CPC unanimously approved $100,000 for further study into...
Town addresses issue with Hayden Rowe/Chestnut Street traffic light
Hopkinton Highway Manager Mike Mansir announced Friday that the town is working to fix a problem with the traffic lights at the intersection of Hayden Rowe Street and Chestnut Street. On Wednesday night at about 11:30 p..m., the light control cabinet "sustained severe...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 15
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 Hopkinton Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a...
Independent Thoughts: HFD initiative aims to prevent falls in winter
The Hopkinton Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a simple goal, according to Fire Prevention Officer Tom Poirier: “Try not to slip in the house, and try not to slip outside.” Expounded Poirier: “We have grippy socks so...
Business Profile: Golden Pond renews commitment to individualized, compassionate care
Over 30 years ago, the Kunst brothers bought 10 acres of land on West Main Street, in the area known to locals as Ice House Pond. In 1993, the property was transformed into a trailblazing assisted living residence, The Communities at Golden Pond. “Their mission was,...
HHS athletes earn TVL honors for fall season
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars for the fall season. In girls soccer, Georgie Clarke and Maddie Recupero were named TVL Large MVPs. Alex Clarke, Juliana Grontzos and Nina Tzouganatos were All-Stars. Brooke Birtwistle and Jo DuPont received...
Trails Committee prioritizes bridge repair work at Berry Acres Trail
The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday night prioritized maintenance of the Berry Acres Trail due to the recent rains that caused flooding and debris to accumulate. Chair Peter LaGoy noted that the two projects proposed by Scouts in September are “progressing...
