The ramp exiting Interstate 495 northbound onto West Main Street toward town is perhaps the most dangerous I’ve encountered in years. As one exits the interchange onto West Main, there is a total lack of merging roadway, placing vehicles in a dangerous game of “Should...
Shout-out to the Hopkinton Fire Department! Smoke detector inspections are typically one of the last hurdles required before closing the sale of a house. My clients replaced the smoke detectors in their home in advance of the inspection with the wrong type of smoke...
As neighbors who share forests, wildlife habitat and trail connections, we’re asking Hopkinton residents to help ensure that commitments made during the approval of the Frankland Road solar project are honored. In 2020, Seaboard Solar, the original owner of the...
I am writing to show my support for stopping the use of PFAS herbicides in Lake Maspenock. I read the letter to the editor in the June 17 edition about this topic, and with our town struggling with PFAS in our water for many years now, I was surprised when I read it....
Did you know that the Center School property in Hopkinton spans over 11 acres? And that it is getting harder to find new jobs in our wonderful town? A community garden is the solution to both of these problems. Center School has an enormous plot of land, and some of...
On June 16, our town will be poisoning Lake Maspenock with Procella, diquat and other herbicides containing PFAS. It is a sad day for the lake I have lived next to for 42 years. Thousands of dollars of your tax money is being spent to degrade one of the most beautiful...
I write to thank those who voted to support Article 13, and specifically Item 29, of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. This article authorizes $587,500, provided by all the taxpayers of Hopkinton, to install a system which will control the phosphorus currently emptying...
I am writing to express my support of my friend Sravana Krishna for the Hopkinton School Committee. My family came to Hopkinton for school. We became friends with Sravan Krishna's family through classroom activities, and over time our conversations kept circling back...
I’m writing in support of Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the Hopkinton School Committee. As a parent and community member, I’ve appreciated Kyla’s thoughtful leadership and her willingness to make decisions that support all students and families in our district. Her...
I am writing to support Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Board of Health. Over the past three years, Nasiba has helped guide the Health Department through staffing changes, funding challenges and difficult public health issues. She has stayed focused on...
On Monday, May 18th, I will be voting for Sravan Krishna for School Committee because his actions show me what he believes in. He is not just a talker; he’s a doer. He has a history of volunteer service to the town. He has stood up to racism and to anti-LGBTQ policies...
I am writing in support of Sravana Krishna for the School Committee. I first met Sravan through the Friends of SEPAC committee, where I quickly came to appreciate his thoughtful, helpful and community-focused approach. Having known Sravan for some time and having read...
I am writing in support of Sandra Irwin for School Committee. Like many Hopkinton residents, Sandra is passionate about our strong school system and is focused on the long-term success of our students. As a mother of three, she has children at various stages and will...
I am writing in support of Nasiba Mannan for the Board of Health in the upcoming election. I have known Nasiba for a little over a year now, and her commitment to the town of Hopkinton through public service is remarkable. Nasiba offers great experience from her...
I’m writing to endorse Sandra Irwin for School Committee. I first met Sandra at a Hopkinton Moms Group meeting just a few weeks after her young family moved to town. We quickly connected over similar career paths, children close in age and a shared goal of getting...
I am writing to express my support for Sandra Irwin for the Hopkinton School Committee. Sandra would bring a welcome new voice to the committee at an important time for our schools and our community. She is thoughtful, professional and committed to listening carefully...
I am writing to offer my enthusiastic support for Jason Watson for constable as a write-in candidate. As a fellow member of our town’s Democratic Committee, I’ve seen firsthand Jason’s commitment to progressive ideals, and I’ve also seen him demonstrate a great...
I’m writing in support of Sandra Irwin for School Committee. My three children have gone through every stage of the Hopkinton school system, and I’ve seen firsthand how important the School Committee is in shaping students’ experiences and outcomes. From preschool...
I am writing to express my support of my friend Sravana Krishna for the Hopkinton School Committee. I have known Sravan Krishna because our children are in the same classroom. Over the years, I have had many deep conversations with Sravan, and more often than not,...
I am writing to endorse Sandra Irwin for School Committee. The first thing that comes to mind with Sandra is the focus and passion that she wants to bring to this position. She recognizes how fortunate we are to have an extremely strong school system, but that doesn't...
