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Reminder: Whitehall State Park Fall Clean Up on Saturday

Friends of Whitehall are hosting their annual fall trail cleanup on Saturday, October 19, 9am. All are welcome.

Hopkinton Family Fun Day—This Saturday, September 14

Family Day is a community day full of live entertainment, fun games and activities as well as food trucks and topped off with a tremendous fireworks display. The day is sponsored by many generous local businesses, and town organizations, non-profits, clubs and businesses located in Hopkinton offer activities for everyone.
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Play It Forward

Hopkinton Youth and Family Services is hosting its first ever new/used sports equipment event at the Middle School cafeteria on Aug, 6 & 7, 3pm — 7pm.

A Horrible Parade

Scenes from the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2024.

Mental Health Collaborative Seeks Runners for Falmouth

Mental Health Collaborative in Hopkinton seeks runners for the August 18, 2024, Falmouth Road Race to raise a minimum of $1,000 each. Fees are covered. Their mission includes mental health education and resilience-building. Contact Nicole MacLennan at nmaclennan@mentalhealthcollaborative.org or fill out the Google Form by June 28th.

Arena-DeRosa named Grand Marshal of Horribles Parade

State Representative James Arena-DeRosa will be the Grand Marshall of this year's Hopkinton Horribles Parade, organized by the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee. The July 4th event will feature a family-friendly parade with themed floats and awards. Parade participants must adhere to the organizers' rules and register via email.

Pickleball Ribbon Cutting this Friday

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the Fruit Street Pickleball and Tennis Courts on May 31 at 3:00 PM. The event includes food, drinks, and music. The new facility features four pickleball courts and a multipurpose tennis court. Access is first-come, first-serve until September 8.

Memorial Day 2024, in Pictures

Hopkinton photographer Christine Strickland captures the spirit of this day of remembrance.

Tenth Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival Set for June 2

The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation (HPLF) is hosting its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival on Sunday, June 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hopkinton High School. Tickets cost $5 for children and seniors, and $8 for adults. Proceeds benefit Hopkinton Public Library.

A Truly Horrible Parade Returns, and Ignites Controversy

Hopkinton’s Horribles Parade is set to return this July 4 after being suspended due to COVID and construction. The parade, a local tradition since the 1930s, features satirical floats and community gatherings. However, some residents, like Beth Gallagher Malloy and RHOH moderator Patricia Duarte, express concerns over its potential to mock local politics.

Hopkinton Women’s Club Annual Spring Awards Luncheon

The Hopkinton Women’s Club Annual Spring Awards Luncheon was held on April 24, 2024...

First HHS Car Show Cruises to Success

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.

Pancakes and Politics

Hopkinton's Boy Scout Troop 4 hosted its Annual Pancake Breakfast, offering a variety of pancakes to a full crowd at St. John the Evangelist Church. Concurrently, activists outside sought signatures to recall Select Board members Ritterbusch, Mannan, and Lafreniere, amid local discontent.

HPL Foundation Funds new “Coffee House” Series at Library

The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announced funding for a new series of Coffee House...

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Former Hopkinton Police Officers Ensure Safe Elections in Milford

Great to see Officer Tim Brennan back in uniform! Brennan and Jake Campbell, another Hopkinton to Milford transplant, ensure a safe election today in Milford.

The Most Important Right We Have is Our Civic Duty to Vote

Voting is an essential component of the democratic process, a basic civil right, and at the same time a duty that has been fought for and defended through the ages. Voting allows us to shape the direction of our community and our nation.

Hopkinton Middle School Custodian, Benjamin Hogan, arrested on Child Pornography

Hogan lives in Worcester County, where the search warrant was executed. He's scheduled to appear in Milford District Court tomorrow. The investigation is being carried out by the Massachusetts Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which is overseen by the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). While they will conduct a comprehensive investigation, it is important to note that the process of collecting and examining digital evidence requires a significant amount of time.

Construction Advisory for the week of November 4th to November 8th, 2024

For the most up-to-date information about the Main Street Corridor project, please visit the Town's project website.