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Norman Khumalo is no stranger to fighting for social justice. The Hopkinton town manager grew up in Bulawayo, a city in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe, during the 1960s and ’70s, a time of great social unrest in the region. So the calls for change he is...
Recently I brought calls to action to our Select Board including requesting a statement supporting Black Lives Matter and requesting review of allocation of funds to public service employees. There are many positives happening in Hopkinton. The Police Department...
Good people in small towns across America are not being informed as to the true nature, origins and intentions of Black Lives Matter. Before another innocent child or gullible adult raises another BLM sign in sympathy or solicitation, the truth needs to be shared with...
The Hopkinton Select Board delved into a lively discussion about social justice and diversity during its Tuesday night meeting, addressing what the board has the power to do and how it can use its power to examine and improve the town. At the July 2 meeting, resident...
The past few weeks have brought out the best and worst in Hopkinton. While many have banded together in an attempt to become more socially aware and fight bias and racial injustice, seeking to build on the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement, others have shown this...
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett says he hopes the community will continue to show support for him and his officers following the “disgusting and appalling” death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota and the worldwide protests and vigils that have...
Ilana Casady rose from a moment of silence with a tear-stained face mask. Her emotions were raw. It’s those kinds of feelings that led residents like Casady to gather on the Town Common Sunday for the second week in a row to join the national wave of protests sparked...
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...
The Black Lives Matter movement had a presence in Hopkinton on Sunday evening, as about 200 individuals showed up to the Town Common to encourage respect for their fellow Americans. What started out as a post on a local Facebook group inviting people to attend a...
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