The Hopkinton Area Land Trust congratulates James Kayan for winning the $2,000 HALT Scholarship. James will study forestry at the University of Maine. His passion grew during a trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch. James has varied interests, including art and sports. HALT looks forward to his future contributions. Founded in 1995, HALT is dedicated to preserving open space in Hopkinton.

HopNews introduces a new Classified Ads section aimed at providing a secure platform for local commerce, distinguishing itself from sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist by thoroughly reviewing each ad to combat scams. This service encourages community interaction and local buying and selling activities, offering free listings for most items and nominal fees for high-value transactions like real estate and vehicles. HopNews invites local residents to utilize this service for safer and community-focused transactions.

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...

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.

The Hopkinton Public Library and HopNews are pleased to announce that patrons can now...

Beth D'Alleva, who has owned Hometown Hospitality for ten years, is transitioning the business to Erica Marder.

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.

On October 15, HopNews announced its offering a $2 per month digital subscription.

From the Friends of Upton State Forest: It is time to get your orange on!...