Virginia M. Sullivan, 69, formerly of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away Nov. 17 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Ginny is predeceased by her second husband, Lawrence Rowland (died 2017), and her first husband, Jonathan Thomas (died 1999). She leaves a...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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. Dhaval Avlani has lived in Legacy Farms for the past 13 years with his wife and son. He came to...
Legacy Farms resident with H-1B visa questions lack of voting rights
Dhaval Avlani has lived in Legacy Farms for the past 13 years with his wife and son. He came to Hopkinton on an H-1B visa as a worker with technical skills desirable to American companies. What has frustrated him and other Legacy Farms residents who also work under...
Photos: HHS college signing ceremony
The Hopkinton High School Athletic Department held a signing ceremony for a number of Hillers who have committed to play in college.
Fire Department shares holiday cooking safety tips
Hopkinton interim Fire Chief Gary Daugherty and the Hopkinton Fire Department have shared safety tips with community members as they plan to cook, bake and enjoy holiday meals over the coming days and weeks. According to the National Fire Protection Association...
Library Corner, Nov. 22 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,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 20
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. Reflecting on a positive Town Meeting vote to approve a proposed new Elmwood School, School Committee...
Photos: HHS girls football game
The Hopkinton High School girls football game was played Friday night, with the juniors defeating the seniors.
Open Space Preservation Commission approves boardwalks, land swap at development off Whisper Way
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night unanimously approved a resident’s request to build boardwalks on open space property that abuts his home. David Freed, who lives on Winter Street, came before the commission proposing to build...
School Committee reacts to vote, continues budget talks
Reflecting on a positive Town Meeting vote to approve a proposed new Elmwood School, School Committee chair Nancy Cavanaugh described herself as “very thrilled” by the results. But she reminded residents that a majority vote will be needed at the Nov. 28 election to...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 17
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. Will Recupero is the latest in his soccer-crazed family to make a huge mark in the sport they all...
Recupero earns spot on national soccer squad
Will Recupero is the latest in his soccer-crazed family to make a huge mark in the sport they all love. The 13-year-old Hopkinton resident recently earned a spot on the U15 national soccer team, and he will be heading to Portugal later this month for international...
Trails Committee discusses future Legacy Farms South trail, improvements to signage, accessibility
The Trails Committee at its meeting Thursday night discussed the future goal of a trail at Legacy Farms South and ways to increase resident awareness about the town’s current trails through improved signage and accessibility. Chair Peter LaGoy suggested that local...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 16
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 High School boys soccer team came up just short in its bid to return to the Division 2...
Crash on I-90 in Hopkinton sends 2 people to hospital, impacts I-495 traffic
Two vehicles crashed on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Hopkinton on Wednesday afternoon, sending two people with injuries to the hospital and prompting a traffic alert at Interstate 495 and I-90. "At approximately 1:35 p.m., we responded to a two-vehicle crash with...
Mary Lindsey, 108
Mary E. Lindsey, 108, of Hopkinton died Nov. 10 peacefully at home of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Virginia and grew up in Baltimore, where she later married her husband of 38 years, the late James E. Lindsey, combining his military...
HHS boys soccer loses heartbreaker on PKs in state semis
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team came up just short in its bid to return to the Division 2 state championship game, dropping a thrilling semifinal game to Wakefield that was decided via penalty kicks Wednesday night in Woburn. Hopkinton trailed 2-0 in the...
Letter to the Editor: Organizer grateful for Article 2 passage
The Special Town Meeting, Article 2. Where to begin … A big thank you to Connor Degan; without his expertise and guidance, John [Cardillo] and I would never have come up with a petition that met the various requirements. Likewise, we’d have been extremely hard-pressed...
Conservation Commission OKs withdrawal of 188-190 Fruit Street application
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night closed out an ongoing case on an application for two single-family homes at 188-190 Fruit Street that was later reduced to one home and eventually withdrawn completely because of challenging topography. The...
Gerard Rivell, 85, longtime Hopkinton resident
Gerard J. “Jerry” Rivell, 85, a Hopkinton resident since 1978, passed away suddenly at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, on Nov. 13. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Domanski) Rivell, to whom he was married for 63 years. Jerry was born in Newark, New Jersey, the...