Understanding Hopkinton’s role in events like the American Revolution is an ongoing project, and the discovery of a slave from town enlisting to fight in the war is broadening the picture. Recent research undertaken by the Hopkinton Historical Society has revealed the...
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
A final location for a plaque honoring slaves who lived in Hopkinton remains unknown after the Parks & Recreation Commission on Thursday deferred the issue to the Select Board. Members of the Hopkinton Historical Society, including president John Palmer, vice...
The Hopkinton Historical Society building on Hayden Rowe Street will be closed for the next three Mondays. The expected closure dates are Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 2. During the closure, crews will be completing construction around the building’s exterior. In an email to...
During the public comment portion of the Select Board meeting last week, vice chair Irfan Nasrullah read aloud two letters from individuals who criticized Planning Board member Muriel Kramer for her involvement with the Massachusetts Bail Fund. Two other individuals...
The ghost of Willie Horton made an appearance during the public comment section of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. In what was clearly an orchestrated attack on one of the town's most dedicated volunteers — Muriel Kramer — a group of citizens were granted the...
I am writing to support Amy Ritterbusch's candidacy for the Select Board. Amy serves the town in a multitude of roles, including as an elected member of the Planning Board, chair of the Growth Study Committee and chair of the Hopkinton Center Historic District...
Tedstone tabbed as Select Board chair Brendan Tedstone, who was re-elected to the Select Board last month, was voted as the board’s new chair at the May 28 meeting. Tedstone, who had been the board’s vice chair, replaces Claire Wright, who was not re-elected. John...
