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.
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announced funding for a new series of Coffee House events at Hopkinton Public Library that will feature a range of cultural and artistic performances.
At the first Coffee House on Saturday, April 6, 2024, the Betty Strong Room will...
To celebrate the Boston Marathon's centennial start in Hopkinton, the 26.2 Foundation and HCA are hosting art installations, including a 'Winged Foot' exhibit and a Marathon mural. Running from April 1-21, these cultural events honor the race's history and fundraiser for both organizations. Notable pieces include a Marathon legend sculptures tour.
Hopkinton High School's Class of 2024 is hosting an online auction from March 1-11 to fund senior activities, disrupted by their unique freshman year due to COVID-19. On offer are items like Kenny Chesney tickets and a cape house weekend.
On January 21, 2024, the Hopkinton Historical Society will feature Susan Wilson discussing her biography of Susan Dimock, MD, a pioneering surgeon and inspiring 19th-century figure. This free event highlights Dimock's contributions to medicine and her trailblazing role as a female physician, with signed books available for purchase.
Dignity Matters Founder and Hopkinton resident Kate Sanetra-Butler received the 2023 Feminist In Action Award. The honor recognizes her efforts towards gender equality through her work in providing menstrual care to local women and girls in Massachusetts.
In addition, the Friends will offer two free programs to the community this September; the English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Circles and a Lifelong Learner program.
Ryan Sweatt has been charged with the first degree murder of Destini Decoff, who he allegedly intentionally struck with his vehicle in an apparent act of road rage.
There are also new details on Hopkinton PD's response and corrections to eyewitness accounts.
The Middlesex DA and State Police arrested four men, implicating them in 43 burglaries targeting homes of Indian or South Asian residents across Hopkinton and 24 other Massachusetts towns from 2018 to 2024. The organized burglary ring, tied to a Providence gang, stole items worth over $4 million. The accused were indicted on 95 counts related to these crimes and operated with sophisticated methods including Wi-Fi jammers and strategic planning based on the victims' ethnic backgrounds.
The Appropriation Committee's report for Hopkinton's upcoming Annual Town Meeting outlines significant financial challenges, projecting property tax increases between 10% and 22% over the next five years due to escalating capital expenditures and debt, which could reach 83% of the legal limit. Key budget priorities include sustaining core services and funding the Hopkins School addition. Rising debts and a potential operating deficit of $4 million by 2028 highlight urgent issues, compounded by costly measures to address PFAS contamination in water.
On this episode, we are joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, Ed Augustus, whose department is charged in part with overseeing the implementation of the MBTA Communities Act. Also joining Peter as co-host is Chair of Hopkinton's Planning Board, Gary Trendel.