The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
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. Yesterday's Town Election had a respectable turnout, and the Democrats ruled the...
Amy Ritterbusch defeated John Coutinho to earn a spot on the Select Board in voting held Monday at Hopkinton Middle School. According to results — which won't be confirmed as official until later in the week — Ritterbusch finished with 1,595 votes to Coutinho's 933....
The long-delayed Hopkinton High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Chick Welch Field at David Hughes Stadium (the HHS football field). Rain date is the following day at 10 a.m. The...
The Hopkinton Community Summer Band announced that its 2020 program has been canceled "in order to keep all of our members safe and healthy." The decision was made after consultation with the Board of Health. "While we are disappointed, we look forward to our 16th...
Jamie Goncalves announced his resignation from the Lake Maspenock Citizens Input Group (CIG) following the Conservation Commission’s decision in May against the application of herbicides to control excessive weed growth in the lake. Goncalves explained that he was...
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 Election Day. If you have not voted by mail, stop by Hopkinton Middle...
The Town Election is scheduled for Monday, June 29, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School, and there are two contested races — Select Board and School Committee. Below is a list of all positions on the ballot. Click on the candidate's name for their responses...
Eric Hampton Nickerson passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning of June 10 at the age of 73 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was a 14-year resident of Milford, New Hampshire, and a 28-year resident of Amherst, New Hampshire. He was...
The Hopkinton Polyarts Festival, held each September on the Town Common, has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An email from the organizing committee stated: "The committee has been monitoring the situation and reacting in the best interest of our...
Youngsters might not be able to visit an amusement park this summer, but they can build one. For the first time this summer, youngsters can participate in a Hopkinton Lego Masters competition. In this inaugural event, Hopkinton youth and school employees’ children in...
Fellow Hopkinton voters, As we go to the polls on Monday, we’ve got the opportunity to elect new leaders to many town committees. Please consider choosing Amy Ritterbusch for the Select Board. I first got to know Amy through eHop, which she helped found. Many of us in...
I have only words of praise for Amy Burns Ritterbusch. She’s clearly committed to bettering Hopkinton. I have found her to be equable, thoughtful, honest and industrious in her many town-based activities. She works to find the balance of truths in any given situation...
Two of the three school construction projects that were approved at Town Meeting last year have begun, and the third is expected to start soon. The town approved four modular classrooms for Elmwood and Hopkins and six permanent classrooms for the high school in an...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
For extraordinary community service and leadership here in Hopkinton, combined with razor sharp intelligence, depth and breadth of knowledge of the Hopkinton landscape and how it “works,” combined with the lovely way she relates and interacts with everyone all the...
Hopkinton resident Rosemary Picard was named chief executive officer and president of Savers Bank, the company announced. Picard, who had served as the bank’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer since 2014, succeeds former CEO and President Joe...
I have known John Coutinho for many years and it has always been a friendly relationship. His recent conduct, in withdrawing from an issues debate and making unfounded accusations of various kinds, against his opponent and others, has been very disappointing. I know...
Hopkinton High School recently announced its athletic award recipients. Cami McDonald, who lettered in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, and Drew Rancatore, a member of the basketball and baseball teams, were named Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Schuyler Gooley...
Two weeks back I sat down with a cold beverage to watch the Select Board debate between John Coutinho and Amy Ritterbusch. Both candidates are good people and both care deeply about Hopkinton. I was surprised when it ended so abruptly. In the days following “the...
