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Hopkinton Emergency Fund (HEF) Received Grant From Eversource

Hopkinton Emergency Fund was established in 2017 in conjunction with our Community Partners: Project Just Because, Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, The Hopkinton Senior Center and St. Vincent de Paul.  The Fund was started to address the need to support our neighbors with financial support that these Partners could not offer or cover sufficiently.

Live4Evan Team Has Few Spots Remaining for Road Race

Live4Evan, a Hopkinton non-profit, supports families of children with congenital heart disease by providing temporary housing near Boston Children's Hospital. Founded by Michael and Barbara Girardi after their son Evan’s passing, the organization is recruiting runners for the 2024 Falmouth Road Race. Interested participants should contact Dave Krueger.
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Winged Foot Exhibit goes up on Common

To celebrate the Boston Marathon’s 100th start in Hopkinton, the 26.2 Foundation and HCA host the "Winged Foot" Art Exhibition and Auction, featuring 26 artists. The painted feet on display near the start line are up for auction until April 21 to benefit the 26.2 Foundation and HCA. Artworks reflect personal marathon journeys, local charm, global unity, and the event's significance through creative designs.

Project Just Because Club Announces upcoming Walkathon

The Project Just Because Club at Hopkinton High School is hosting a fundraising Saint Patrick’s Day Walkathon on March 13, from 3-5 p.m. at the HHS Athletic Center. Participants can form teams to walk for donations, with the top fundraisers keeping 20% for a charity of choice. Registration and sponsorship details are available online, with further information obtainable from walkathon coordinators.

Popular Fashion Show to Fight Ovarian Cancer Returns

Kathy Mazur and Marie Boyle are hosting their sixth annual fashion show on April 8-9 at Central Public House, benefiting ovarian cancer research. Proceeds support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & Girly Girl P.A.R.T.S. for developing early detection tools. The event emphasizes the significance of early detection for successful treatment. Last year featured Dr. Matulonis, with Swoon as the lead sponsor.

Girls Hockey “Stick it to Cancer” Fundraiser Game this Saturday

On January 27th, the Hopkinton Girls Varsity Co-op Hockey team will host a fundraiser game at New England Sports Center to support Ovarian Cancer research, with proceeds going to the Dana Farber Institute via the girlygirl P.A.R.T.S. Fans can participate in raffles and purchase baked goods, or donate by contacting Coach Messier.

Trendel Runs to Connect Pediatric Cancer Patients and Navy SEALs

Hopkinton's Gary Trendel has entered the 128th Boston Marathon, running to support One Summit,...

Hopkinton’s Kate Sanetra-Butler wins 2023 Feminist In Action Award

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.

Get Ready for a Wicked Weekend

From October 27-29, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting a Halloween extravaganza, filled with all kinds of activities for families to enjoy. 

Hopkinton Gives Back: Hands Needed to Build Backpacks for Kids

“Hopkinton Gives Back” will take place on August 19th between the hours or 11am-4pm at...

Local Golfers Tee Up For Project Just Because

120 golfers competed to raise money for Project Just Because, Hopkinton's food pantry.
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Scenes from the Timlin

The weather held off just long enough for more than 950 runners and walkers...

They Came, they Saw, they Touched a Truck!

The Touch-a-Truck fundraiser returns to delight the youngsters in town.

The 200 Foundation Announces “Hopkinton Gives Back”

The 200 Foundation is launching a campaign to provide backpacks to local students in need, which will be used for scholarships to Nature's Classroom.

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Lake Maspenock Weed Treatment Management Report

Results from the late-season survey indicate that this year's treatment was overall successful. The targeted species experienced significant reductions. We defer to the Town to determine the management needs, if any, for 2025 but do recommend assessing the lake’s vegetation assemblage at a minimum.

Hopkinton Girls Varsity Hockey — Sticks it to Cancer, Again!

Since its inception, girlygirl P.A.R.T.S has raised over a million dollars to help fund ovarian cancer research. P.A.R.T.S is an acronym that stands for Pre-screening Awareness Required to Silence… ovarian cancer. All money raised goes towards Dana-Farber’s Director of Gynecological Oncology, Dr. Ursula Matulonis’ work to develop effective pre-screening tools for ovarian cancer.

Ricky LaChance, 16, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Ricky Thomas LaChance Jr., 16, of Medfield and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Keri Lynn Smith and Brandon Crawford of Medfield.

2025 Boston Marathon Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wheelchair Division

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced a historic lineup of professional wheelchair division athletes set to compete at the 2025 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the wheelchair division, the strongest field in history will feature champions, course record holders, and reigning Paralympic medalists.
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