The 26.2 Foundation, in collaboration with the Commonwealth, has launched special charity license plates for Massachusetts residents to support the International Marathon Center in Hopkinton. Priced at $40 with renewal fees directing funds to the foundation, the plates aim to raise awareness, celebrate marathon achievements, and inspire new runners.
Newly elected Select Board members Brian Herr and Joe Clark will lead a review of the handling of former Police Officer Timothy Brennan’s case on June 4. They criticized the past board’s decisions, stating it failed to reflect public sentiment. The meeting will be available live on HCAM and via Zoom.
On Wednesday afternoon, Interim Town Manager Elaine Lazarus sent an apologetic email to all town employees. I’m sorry to say that we will be a day delay getting paychecks to all Town employees this week. There were multiple errors in Munis which resulted in...
Rebecca Abate, President of the Hopkinton Teachers Association, faces criticism and accusations of election tampering and unfair negotiations. Invalidated election results have led to a renewed push for her rival, Michael Franchock. Abate’s controversial style and public disputes have fueled tension among teachers and parents, impacting school community dynamics.
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation (HPLF) is hosting its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival on Sunday, June 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hopkinton High School. Tickets cost $5 for children and seniors, and $8 for adults. Proceeds benefit Hopkinton Public Library.
Joseph Stanley Davis, 65, formerly of Hopkinton, died May 13, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the devoted son of the late Stanley J. and Rita E. (Leonard) Davis. He graduated from Marian High School in...
Hopkinton’s Horribles Parade is set to return this July 4 after being suspended due to COVID and construction. The parade, a local tradition since the 1930s, features satirical floats and community gatherings. However, some residents, like Beth Gallagher Malloy and RHOH moderator Patricia Duarte, express concerns over its potential to mock local politics.
On Monday, May 20, Hopkinton saw a substantial voter turnout of 2,919, a notable 49% increase from the previous May 2023 election, marking the highest recent turnout, though not surpassing the historical record set in 1998. High engagement was driven by a competitive Select Board race and several crucial propositions. Voter participation reached 21.8% of registered voters. Town Clerk Connor Degan highlighted that any turnout above 20% is considered good for local elections.
Ilana Casady resigned from the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee, citing misalignment with its values and leadership issues. This follows the recent resignations of Shahidul and Nasiba Mannan from the same committee. Casady criticized the previous chair for damaging the group’s credibility and expressed hope for better representation in the town.
On this episode, Brian Herr and Joe Clark swing by the pod to discuss their post-election victory.
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