by Peter Thomas | Jul 14, 2024 | News, Opinion, Politics
Like many Americans, I watched the television yesterday with a pit in my stomach, as the news media provided wall-to-wall coverage of the assassination attempt of former president Trump. I knew I was witnessing history. My thoughts went to the attempt on...
by Peter Thomas | Jul 9, 2024 | Opinion
On Thursday, July 11, the School Committee and Select Board will hold a joint meeting at the HCAM studios to interview and appoint a replacement member to the School Committee due to the departure of Adam Munroe. Four residents have applied for the position:...
by Peter Thomas | Jun 27, 2024 | History
Readers will be familiar with the sign that greets drivers making their way into town. “Welcome to Hopkinton, Incorporated 1715”. And while 1715 marks the official date of incorporation of the town, very little happened in these parts until March 25,...
by Peter Thomas | Jun 7, 2024 | History, Sports
On Thursday, June 6, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 108-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The C’s got off to a blistering start, with superstars Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum leading the way. With the Celtics up 63...
by Peter Thomas | May 19, 2024 | Opinion, Politics
Monday’s election will see Hopkinton seat more than just two new Select Board members. It will also prompt a restructuring of the board and the appointment of a new chairperson. While the chair of the Select Board has just one vote, the amount of work the chair...