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Newspaper: June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Editor: Police chief must speak out against racism
Dear Chief Bennett, I strongly support our local police department in their role in keeping our community safe. However, when push comes to shove, I support the concept of justice more than I support any of the people in specific positions. Humans are fallible, so...
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...
HPS superintendent Cavanaugh on racial unrest: ‘Silence cannot serve’
Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the schools community Wednesday morning, as Black Lives Matter protests continue to take place in cities and towns across the nation — including Hopkinton, which held a vigil on the Town Common Sunday...
HHS pair wins state science fair
Newborns bring new discoveries, new challenges, new adventures. Sometimes they even bring new inventions that can improve the lives of other babies and their parents. That was the result when Hopkinton High School sophomore Archita Nemalikanti welcomed a baby sister...
Trail organizers take different paths on town plan
Hopkinton has an ambitious goal to have a trail system that runs through town, picking up from the Upper Charles Trail in Milford and connecting to a proposed trail in Ashland. A number of people have been hard at work to accomplish this task, and while they are...
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...
Phyllis Wiggin, 87
Phyllis Ann Hunter Wiggin, 87, formerly of Newton (Waban), died peacefully with her devoted husband at her side on May 26 following a period of declining health. Phyllis was born in Tungchow, China, on Jan. 29, 1933, the daughter of missionaries (United Church Board...
Arrests/Police Log, June 2 edition
May 26 12:30 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on a person on School Street who was out for a walk. All was OK. 8:37 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan assisted an East Main Street business with the unloading of a piece of equipment. 9:10 a.m. A caller reported someone...
Hopkinton Family Day canceled for 2020
The Friends of Hopkinton announced Monday that Hopkinton Family Day, which was scheduled for Sept. 19, has been canceled. It's the latest local event to be called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "In the past this community event has brought many groups together,"...
Coutinho, Kilduff work on alternative Boston Marathon experience in Hopkinton
Select Board vice chair John Coutinho, the town’s liaison to the Boston Athletic Association, is working to create a memorable experience in September for Boston Marathon runners who are fundraising for local charities. While there won’t be a traditional Boston...
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...
Jose ‘Zack’ Luis, 67
Jose "Zack" Luis, 67, a longtime Hopkinton resident, died unexpectedly during the early morning hours of May 12. He was the beloved husband of Michele (Martins) Luis, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage. Born March 9, 1953, in Chaves, Portugal, he was the...
Planning Board votes to send solar overlay map to Town Meeting
At its Monday night meeting the Planning Board voted on a Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District map that it plans to send to Town Meeting voters, acting to limit commercial solar in residential areas and where deforestation is necessary. The map is limited to...
Larry Parente, 89
Lawrence (Larry) Stephen Parente, age 89, died peacefully at his home in East Walpole on May 29. Larry was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, on March 26, 1931, to Lorenzo and Luigia (Mancini) Parente, the 12th of 14 children. He attended Lockwood High School in Warwick,...
Therapy dogs a comforting sight in trying times
Smiles flicker across faces and moods brighten when Raisin, a 10-year-old Australian shepherd, visits patients in hospitals and health care facilities. Although the Therapy Dogs International certified therapy dog is happy to greet everyone, Raisin usually makes a...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan the right choice
I’d like to share my support for Dawn Ronan, who is running for School Committee. Dawn has been involved with the town of Hopkinton in many roles over the years. From as far back as I can remember Dawn has been an active, parental and community, supporter of our...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ritterbusch
I am writing to encourage fellow Hopkinton voters to join me in supporting Amy Ritterbusch as candidate for the Hopkinton Select Board. I met Amy soon after my family moved to Hopkinton in 2007. Since then, I have been greatly impressed with Amy’s dedication to the...
Letter to the Editor: Trust in Coutinho
When I first joined the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in 2017, I thought I knew exactly who John Coutinho was. I expected an establishment politician looking to manage my concerns and diminish my influence as a young, progressive Democrat new to both town and...
