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Clark and Herr Earn Seats on the Select Board

In the 2024 Town Election, Joe Clark and Brian Herr won seats on the Hopkinton Select Board, securing 34% and 33% of the votes respectively. Precincts showed varying support, with Clark winning in three of the five precincts. Both victors emphasized their dedication to budget management and the successful completion of school projects. The Select Board will choose their Chair and Vice Chair in an upcoming meeting. Votes not yet counted are unlikely to impact the overall election result.

Adam Levine | May 20, 2024 | 8

Polls Are Open; Watch Live Election Results

Today is Election Day in Hopkinton with polls open at Hopkinton Middle School until 8:00 PM. Over 800 mail-in ballots have been collected, about 40% of those distributed. Voter assistance is available for those with vision or hearing impairments. Live election results will be broadcast tonight at 8:00 PM on HCAM-TV.

HopNews Staff | May 20, 2024 | 5

Election Day 2024: What You Need to Know

May 20, 2024 is election day in Hopkinton. Polls are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Here’s a crash course on what you need to know to cast your vote.

HopNews Staff | May 19, 2024 | 0

HDTC: “Campaign Materials are not Allowed at the Polling Station” (So Don’t “Flash it Around”)

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee shared a flyer on Facebook listing endorsed Democratic candidates for the upcoming election on May 20. They encouraged voters to bring it with them to the polling station, potentially violating Massachusetts laws.

HopNews Staff | May 16, 2024 | 12

Early Morning Fire at Bill’s Pizzeria Closes Main Street

A fire erupted at Bill’s Pizzeria on Main Street, Hopkinton, noticed by a passerby. Quick response from Hopkinton Fire Department, aided by Westborough and Ashland units, brought 17 firefighters to the scene. The blaze, confined within a wall near Town Hall, was swiftly controlled, preventing major damage. The building’s structural integrity and a fortunate shift change aided the prompt extinguishing. The pizzeria expects a brief closure for cleanup but should reopen soon. The cause is under investigation.

HopNews Staff | May 15, 2024 | 0

Country Club Cruiser Nabbed by HPD

An HPD dispatcher, Robert Savolt, effectively identified a suspect, Ian Mahoney, who drove dangerously at Hopkinton Country Club. Using partial plate details and cross-referencing data, he narrowed the suspect to Mahoney. Despite initial resistance, Mahoney was arrested and arraigned after Detective Sergeant Gregg DeBoer built a case with further evidence and witness identification.

HopNews Staff | May 14, 2024 | 3

Who Gets Your Vote for Select Board? Take the Poll!

Who will win the Select Board seats? Take the poll!

HopNews Staff | May 14, 2024 | 1

Hopkinton Women’s Club Annual Spring Awards Luncheon

The Hopkinton Women’s Club Annual Spring Awards Luncheon was held on April 24, 2024 at the Hopkinton Country Club. A change in leadership officially occurred when the gavel was passed to Cris Bright, who will be the President for the next two years. ...

Adam Levine | May 14, 2024 | 0

Residents Confused by Voting Drive Email from Mannan

Nasiba Mannan, Hopkinton Board of Health member, emailed residents urging them to vote for Peter Mimmo and Kyla McSweeney in the Select Board election on May 20. Despite using her own contacts and denying access to health data, recipients questioned how she obtained their emails. Mannan insists on using personal, non-health related email lists for her communications.

HopNews Staff | May 13, 2024 | 6

Episode 16 of The HopTake: Town Meeting Time

On this episode, we discuss the debates and outcomes from Annual Town Meeting. The team covers the FY 2025 operating budget, funding for HCAM, the Hopkins addition vote, spending for our firefighters, the appointment of Sgt. Tim Brennan, and much, much more.

HopNews Staff | May 13, 2024 | 3

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