Hopkinton welcomed some 30,000 Boston Marathon participants along with thousands more volunteers and spectators for Monday's 129th running of the iconic race.
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Local Boston Marathon runners credit crowds, weather
Local runners who completed the 129th Boston Marathon credited the near-ideal weather and the always supportive crowd with providing a boost Monday. Peter LaGoy ran his fourth Boston, finishing in 3 hours, 28 minutes 29 seconds. He noted that he ran a 1:43 first half...
Real Estate Transactions, April 21 edition
Boston Marathon winners: Korir best, Lokedi sets women’s course record
John Korir of Kenya broke free from a pack of runners at Mile 20 and pulled away to win Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 45 seconds. His older brother Wesley Korir won the race in 2012, making them the first siblings to be Boston champions. Korir...
Hillers baseball boasts talented roster
In his third season as the baseball coach at Hopkinton High School, Matt Anderson said this year’s roster is without a doubt the most talented he has seen. The Hillers are good, but they are young, meaning that they will have to gain experience quickly if they are...
Library Corner, April 23 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....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, April 21: Health Department sets public hearing on nicotine regulations for May 14
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. Health Department seeks public comment on nicotine-free policies The Health Department has set a...
Photos: Marathon festivities at Town Common
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department hosted its Celebrate the Start Line event on the Town Common on Saturday, ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon. As part of the festivities, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee sponsored a 100-yard dash for children at the...
Gertrud Bacon
Gertrud Elsasser Bacon, beloved mother and Oma, died April 14, 2025, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in 1938 as second daughter to Frida Wagner and Gerhard Elsäßer (Elsaesser) in Aufhausen, Geislingen an der Steige,...
HPD seeks information on man who allegedly vandalized Tesla at College Rock
The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a Tesla on Thursday evening at the College Rock parking area. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., said Sgt. Detective Gregg DeBoer in an interview...
Highlights from student mental health survey shared with School Committee
Nine hundred Hopkinton Middle School students and 1,028 students from the high school responded to the Metrowest Adolescent Health Survey in the fall of 2023, providing insights on social media and substance use, feelings of depression and anxiety and suicidality....
HMS custodian gets hearing on motion to suppress evidence in alleged child porn case
Hopkinton Middle School custodian Benjamin Hogan will return to Milford District Court on June 27 to discuss a motion to suppress evidence in his case of alleged possession of child pornography. Hogan and his lawyer, Meredith Underwood, appeared briefly before Judge...
Hydrant tests, PFAS filter work next week could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting two types of flow tests early next week, which could lead to water discoloration. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty stated that "multiple, required hydrant flow" tests will be conducted on Tuesday....
WSAB talks local alternatives for more water, veering away from potential MWRA connection
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed local options for meeting Hopkinton’s water demand without connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system, saying it potentially could be hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper. Chair Paul...
School Committee addresses Hopkins School project issues
The School Committee on Thursday voted to pursue a lease agreement with a vendor for a temporary kitchen trailer to be located at Hopkins School. Members also reached a consensus that Vertex (owner’s project manager) should seek proposals from designers for...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 18: HMS Drama to stage production of ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
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. HMS Drama to bring 'Beetlejuice Jr.' to stage May 2-3 Hopkinton Middle School Drama will stage a...
Trails Committee chair’s School Committee outreach sparks debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koLNVFlCS7c&ab_channel=HCAM At Wednesday’s Trails Committee meeting, a debate ensued about internal information sharing after the chair said he reached out to the School Committee to be on an upcoming meeting agenda. Chair Peter...
Meet the Candidates Night highlights contested races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6yY7JJ3Lkk&ab_channel=HCAM Candidates running for town government positions in the May 19 election showcased their skills at Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM-TV studio. Sponsored by the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the...
List: Hopkintonians in 2025 Boston Marathon
McCann sprints from Ironman World Championship to Boston Marathon
Kayla McCann has evolved into a paragon of endurance and athletic prowess over the past several years. The Hopkinton resident will be running in the Boston Marathon, only about four months after competing in the Ironman World Championship in New Zealand. McCann’s...
