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. Select Board to determine whether dog is dangerous, nuisance The Select Board will hold a public...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close ramps at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 intersection later this week. The ramp from I-495 to I-90 westbound will close Thursday night at 11 p.m. and open up at 5 a.m. Friday morning. Traffic will...
An investigation by the Office of the Inspector General showed that a former Parks & Recreation director intentionally circumvented the state’s procurement laws by arranging a “handshake agreement” with a local food truck vendor, the OIG announced Monday in a...
During a Zoom listening session Sunday evening, the School Committee and Superintendent Evan Bishop received comments about what the school calendar should include in the future. School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney said members would not be offering answers and...
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. HPL sets up 'CreatorSpace' for youth, adults The Hopkinton Public Library is set to open a...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to visiting Wellesley on Friday.
While officials at Town Hall refused further comment on the situation, more information has been learned about the First Amendment auditor who paid a visit last week, which led to a town employee pulling a fire alarm. Last Friday, so-called "First Amendment auditors"...
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross-country teams raced Holliston on Wednesday at Hopkinton State Park. The boys emerged with a 15-50 victory, while the girls were defeated 21-34.
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday reviewed progress made on previously approved projects and reminded the public that the application deadline for the upcoming fiscal year is on the horizon. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in 2000,...
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. Historical Commission, Historical Society team up for Hayden Rowe tour The Hopkinton Historical...
Let me express my appreciation for [Hopkinton Republican Town Committee chair] Jim Mirabile’s suggestion that those of us from different political perspectives meet to foster positive dialogue and mutual respect. As Hopkinton residents know, I am always happy to meet...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVgDbwNEFL8 The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday heard proposals for new trails at Cameron Woods and improvements to the Lake Maspenock Causeway Trail. Member David Freed presented a plan for two trails at Cameron Woods and the...
It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Daniel Robert Smith of West Barnstable, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Dan passed peacefully on Sept. 9, 2025, with his children by his side, after a sudden and courageous battle with...
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the...
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. Family Day surveys highlight importance of open space The Open Space Preservation Commission is...
The release of a video by “First Amendment auditors” taken at Town Hall on Friday has town officials working to train staff on improving engagement with members of the public. The video, uploaded Monday to YouTube, shows public health nurse Simone Carter pulling a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGF-dKVsidQ The town’s hour-long forum Tuesday night at the Hopkinton Public Library provided residents with information on efforts to keep per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS in the town’s water system below the current...
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn headed into the 2025 season optimistic after a strong preseason and a large senior class that had the coach feeling like his team can make a push for the playoffs. “We are really looking forward to seeing how things...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJuNuVIvt7I&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Representatives from Vertex reported on a “yellow” issue at the Charleswood Elementary School site that has been resolved through enhanced monitoring, and funding was...
