by Peter Thomas | Nov 17, 2025 | News, Opinion
To the Editor: As a former Hopkinton resident (and former editor of HopNews), I’m following with some interest the latest saga gripping the town and the disturbing narrative that has taken root. I’ll attempt to summarize what several loud voices would have...
by Peter Thomas | Oct 28, 2024 | Sports
For the fourth time in program history, the Duke women’s soccer team are ACC Regular Season Champions. On Sunday, October 27, the No. 1 ranked Blue Devils went on the road and knocked off No. 2 ranked Wake Forest, 2-0, in front of a record crowd of 3,761 fans. Duke...
by Peter Thomas | Oct 18, 2024 | Opinion
Kevin Meehan, the developer of the proposed country store and gas station at the intersection of West Main and School streets, has kicked up quite a hornet’s nest in town. Reportedly more than 900 signatures have been collected in opposition to the project, and...
by Peter Thomas | Oct 16, 2024 | Schools, Sports
Why is no one talking about the undefeated Hopkinton Hiller’s girls soccer team? With 14 wins, zero losses and one tie, this Hillers squad is seeking to equal the school record set by last year’s team, which ended the season 17-0-1. That team made a deep...
by Peter Thomas | Oct 2, 2024 | Business, Opinion
Hopkinton is currently facing a heated issue that perfectly illustrates why local elections have significant consequences. On August 28, Mendon-based developer Kevin Meehan requested that the Zoning Board of Appeals rezone the property at the intersection of...