Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement weather.
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Legislators explain federal impact on state budget to Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...
Rep. Arena-DeRosa to hold Hopkinton office hours Saturday
State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa has scheduled office hours this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1-3 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library's Ellsworth Conference Room. Arena-DeRosa represents the 8th Middlesex District, which includes Hopkinton, Holliston, Sherborn and two...
Following Kirk assassination, local political leaders seek to bridge divides
In the wake of the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, some local leaders are hoping to bridge divides and curtail increasing political polarization. “I hope and pray that ‘We the People’ can work toward reducing the extreme rhetoric that...
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Spring of Hope" by Ben Liang, Linda Xie and Yixuan Li; an untitled piece by...
Photos: 50th PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common. This year marked the festival's 50th anniversary.
Photos: Pride Festival at HCA
The town's fifth annual Pride Festival was hosted at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday.
Select Board approves 25% hike in water rates, 10% sewer rate increase for FY 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqSeWnu5OLk&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to raise the water rate by 25% for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and to increase the sewer rate by 10% in order to provide quality water service for the...
Photos: Hopkinton Little League parade
Hopkinton Little League held its annual parade and opening day ceremonies on Sunday. The parade began at the Town Common and continued down Main Street to Carrigan Field, where the opening day ceremony was held.
Commission on Disability discusses funding opportunities, transportation needs
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night discussed several projects it has been working on and pursuing the means to fund them through grants and other methods. One issue discussed at every meeting is the need for a handrail for the sloped path leading...
State housing head, rep share information on housing goals
Ed Augustus, the state secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and the state’s first housing secretary in more than three decades, met with area housing advocates Thursday for a discussion at Holliston Town Hall to share information about...
State Rep. Arena-DeRosa explains why party caucus process remains in effect for town’s upcoming election
In a statement released Wednesday, state Rep. James Arena-DeRosa announced that the party caucus process will remain in effect for May's election because the home rule petition he filed late last year has not yet been passed by the Legislature. At November's Special...
State Rep. Arena-DeRosa to hold office hours at Senior Center Nov. 28
State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa will be hosting in-person office hours in Hopkinton on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. The session will take place at the Hopkinton Senior Center, located at 28 Mayhew Street. Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions of...
Arena-DeRosa hits stride at State House
Now six months into his term as Hopkinton’s state representative, James Arena-DeRosa is beginning to hit his stride as a legislator. Sitting in a State House conference room in between hearings recently, Arena-DeRosa spent an hour sharing his goals for Hopkinton with...
State Rep. Arena-DeRosa to host office hours at Town Hall June 12
State Rep. James Arena-DeRosa will host office hours on Monday, June 12, from 10 a.m.-noon. The session will take place at Hopkinton Town Hall, in the lower level. Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions of Arena-DeRosa, who represents Hopkinton, Holliston...
Photos: U.S. Rep. McGovern, state Rep. Arena-DeRosa visit Hopkinton for update
Congressman James McGovern, whose district includes Hopkinton, stopped at Town Hall on Friday along with state Rep. James Arena-DeRosa to receive an update on the goings-on in town from Hopkinton officials. Among the items discussed were Hopkinton's plan to connect to...
