The four candidates for Select Board participated in a moderated debate on April 28.

On April 27, Hopkinton High School Car Club held its first annual car show, featuring nearly 200 vehicles, including a Tesla Cybertruck and a 1932 Ford Roadster. Club president Surya Raja Amudhan and faculty advisor Anthony Gonzalez credited the event's success to meticulous planning and community collaboration. The event attracted car enthusiasts of all ages, highlighted by diverse car models and personalized modifications. The club aims to expand future events, potentially incorporating fundraising activities.

At the 36th "Meet the Candidates" night in Hopkinton, local candidates discussed critical issues ahead of the May 20 town election. Candidates addressed the main street project, school initiatives, drinking water, and the need for new town leadership. Concerns were also raised about senior citizen affordability, employee retention, and environmental sustainability, indicating a need for balanced leadership to navigate Hopkinton’s pressing issues and opportunities for improvement.

Hopkinton celebrated the addition of two new fire trucks with a traditional Push-In Ceremony, attended by townspeople, officials, and firefighters. Chief Daugherty highlighted the trucks' significance as symbols of commitment to fire safety, advanced rescue capabilities, and community support. The event was marked by a live dispatch, underscoring the responders' readiness and dedication. Select Board Chair Kramer reflected on the connection between the town's heritage and future, emphasizing the importance of seeing firefighters in action.

Hopkinton, typically a quiet town, comes alive each Patriots' Day as tens of thousands converge for the historic Boston Marathon. The 128th event drew 29,451 entrants from 129 countries; notable participants included Estonia's Roman Fosti and charity runner Zach Bilotta. Runners are supported by nearly 10,000 volunteers and cheered by spectators providing a vibrant atmosphere, with a record pace and large female pack highlighting this year's marathon.

The Hopkinton Historical Society received a $2,000 grant for "Reading Frederick Douglass Together." This event, supported by the Mass Humanities and Mass Cultural Council, will occur on May 18, 2024, featuring volunteer readers and discussions to honor Douglass’s legacy. Volunteers can contact Anne Mattina at hissochopma@gmail.com.

Over twenty Hopkinton firefighters engaged in annual drills at the Auburn training facility, practicing skills like search and rescue. The session also allowed them to use new equipment. While field fires are rare, the training is crucial for maintaining vital skills and provides a safe space to learn from mistakes.

The MetroWest YMCA hosted their Marathon Community Breakfast and Annual Campaign Kick-off at The...

The Project Just Because Club at Hopkinton High School is hosting a fundraising Saint Patrick’s Day Walkathon on March 13, from 3-5 p.m. at the HHS Athletic Center. Participants can form teams to walk for donations, with the top fundraisers keeping 20% for a charity of choice. Registration and sponsorship details are available online, with further information obtainable from walkathon coordinators.

Jeffrey Taback and Ted Twinney transformed their brother-in-law bond into the co-founding of Start Line Brewing Company in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Having launched in 2016, the brewery grows its own hops and produces honey for its craft beers. Both have diverse past careers—Twinney in pharmaceuticals and Taback in education—and now, they prioritize community involvement and philanthropy while running their expanding and welcoming brewery space that hosts events and supports local charities in Hopkinton.

Yev Galper is opening Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club in Hopkinton in Fall 2024. The club, featuring indoor and outdoor courts, caters to all levels.

Hopkinton's Select Board meeting attracted an unusually large turnout as residents voiced support for Sgt. Tim Brennan amid controversy over inappropriate information disclosure. Chair Muriel Kramer apologized to the survivor at the heart of the issue. Over 24 residents spoke, with some calling for board resignations and better treatment of the survivor and Brennan.