Anne Mattina, Author at HopNews

Anne Mattina

Anne Mattina, PhD, is a professor of Communications at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Hopkinton Historical Society.

https://hopkhistsoc.org/

History

Hopkinton Man Participated in Boston Tea Party

John Dickman was a Hopkinton man that joined the activists in their rejection of British taxes, the event that led to the Revolutionary War.

August 14, 2023

History

Where do you live? The Origin of Hopkinton’s Street Names, Part II

HopNews readers delivered with their extensive knowledge of Hopkinton history!

June 27, 2023

History

A Time to Remember

On this Memorial Day, Anne Mattina details the rich history of Hopkinton's civil war heroes.

May 29, 2023

History

Did the Bear Hill School Succumb to Fire?

Did the Bear Hill Schoolhouse burn down or not? Thanks to some sleuthing by Nancy Cavanaugh-Richards we finally have the answer!

May 12, 2023

History

Where do you Live? The Origin of Hopkinton’s Street Names.

Do you know who (or what) your street was named after? Share your knowledge with us for a chance to win a prize!

May 4, 2023

History

A Brief Look at Hopkinton’s Irish Past

The town of Hopkinton experienced a population boom in the middle of the 19th...

March 20, 2023

History

Early Black History in Hopkinton

As a community, we are indebted to two Hopkinton women who have spent much time and energy documenting and sharing the Black history of our town; Jazz Dottin and Linda Connelly.

February 27, 2023

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