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The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee is hosting a candidates’ forum on March 14 for residents to meet three Republican gubernatorial hopefuls ahead of the April convention. Mike Kennealy, Brian Shortsleeve, and Michael Minogue aim for delegate support to secure a place on the September primary ballot, challenging incumbent Gov. Maura Healey in November.

The Hopkinton Select Board's February 3, 2026 meeting addressed budgetary challenges, tax refund delays, and license disputes. Union representatives expressed concerns over W-2 issues affecting nearly 100 town employees. Tensions arose over holiday lights funding and public safety compliance. The board also discussed plans for the upcoming Saturday Town Meeting and approved several contracts.

Catch up on the Hopkinton Select Board Meeting September 23, addressing crucial issues of licensing and community safety concerns.

How do we move forward as a community? Discover insights on preserving our freedom of speech and civic engagement.

Key insights from the Select Board Meeting Review, focusing on Hopkinton's water challenges and community engagement.

Questioning the lack of election coverage by HopNews, this post discusses the impact on community journalism.

Highlights from the Meet-n-Greet at Carbone’s Restaurant, where Hopkinton residents engaged with candidates face-to-face.

But with such a troubling situation unfolding there, we should also ask ourselves: are we really any better?

Explore the reasons in support of Kizner and Doyle and how their collaboration can benefit our community's future.

Support integrity in leadership by voting for Jeff Doyle and Matt Kizner for the Select Board this election season.

Discover why we need Matt Kizner on the Select Board. His authenticity and intelligence shine at every meeting.