Hopkinton High graduate Mia Rose Coutinho earned a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship this spring, putting an exclamation point on a stellar collegiate career at Lafayette College. The award will take her to Spain, a place where she has lived and studied in the past....
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 2
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 video or two to brighten your morning. It's been an eventful last few weeks in Hopkinton, with residents doing their...
Khumalo, Slaman receive high praise in Select Board performance evaluations
The Select Board, in a Thursday afternoon meeting, offered high praise for Fire Chief Steve Slaman and Town Manager Norman Khumalo during their performance evaluations. Both were given an overall maximum score of 5 — defined as “exceeds expectations regularly” — from...
Select Board meeting roundup: Legacy Farms HCA amendment passes
During its Zoom meeting Tuesday night, the Hopkinton Select Board approved a renegotiated host community agreement with Legacy Farms developer Roy MacDowell, which will provide an immediate boost to the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Last night's HCAM Select Board debate took a strange turn when incumbent John...
Independent Thoughts: Special birthdays draw crowds to honor Mackin, Finnegan
It’s become common to see a drive-by birthday celebration during the pandemic. Recently there were two extra-special such events. On June 5 Hopkinton High School senior Liam Finnegan turned 19, and a parade of cars carrying well-wishers made its way through his Rocky...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho has experience, leadership
I have worked with John Coutinho in many different roles over the years, including his involvement with the Boston Marathon for the town. His participation consistently and regularly enhances the outcome for Hopkinton. I currently work with John on the Zoning Advisory...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 4
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 video or two to brighten your morning. There is some sad news from the running community, as Bryan Lyons, a dentist...
Candidate questionnaire: John Coutinho
Position being sought: Select Board (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Realtor, builder Education: College of Engineering, University of Bridgeport Years lived in Hopkinton: 21 Governmental experience: Six years on Select Board (one...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, June 3
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Two more Hopkinton traditions were canceled this year due to the COVID-19...
Select Board roundup: Health director works on camp openings; outdoor dining to be expanded
Following is a roundup of news from Tuesday's Select Board meeting. Hopkinton Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe said while the town continues to be recognized as “one of the top-performing...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 2
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 2. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 2 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 2
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Select Board vice chair John Coutinho and 26.2 executive director Tim Kilduff...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 29
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 29
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The big news from yesterday was the Boston Marathon calling off its live race...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Select Board voted to push back Town Meeting again, from June 22 to a date...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 15
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com Since Feb. 4 we have...
School budget needs ‘entire redo’ due to pandemic
The $52 million school budget approved by school and town officials just weeks ago has gone up in smoke, victim to an economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will need an entire redo of the Hopkinton Public Schools Budget for FY21,” superintendent Dr....
Community Q&A: Michael Torosian
Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town. Meet: Michael Torosian Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Michael Torosian:...
Town to runners: ‘Thank you for not starting here’
Editor's note: Town Manager Norman Khumalo sent out the following press release Wednesday morning. The Town of Hopkinton is happy to report that its message to runners to refrain from coming to the start line in Hopkinton or attempting to run the marathon course on...