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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was a beautiful day for a race in Hopkinton, and there was a tremendous outpouring of support for the Hoyt family as hundreds of runners joined to support the first annual Dick Hoyt Memorial Race.
On April 14, 2023, leaders from the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at Project Just Because to commemorate the grand opening of their new facility. The Hopkinton-based food bank serves more than 800 families per week with food, clothing and essential items.
On April 30, Ryan Sweatt was arraigned at Framingham District Courthouse for the murder of Destini Decoff in Milford, with his bail request denied. Post-hearing, a fight erupted among family members, requiring police intervention. Relatives of the deceased later addressed the media, visibly shaken and injured from the altercation.
The air has been cleared. Through the town's attorney, Select Board Vice Chair Shahidul Mannan has responded to our demand letter, and the attorney confirms that in fact Mr. Mannan was mistaken; that he was referring to Facebook, not HopNews.