Government

The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed legislation that reaffirms the Commonwealth's commitment to providing support for women, members of the LGBTQ community and children and families in need. The Senate also gave final approval to a $135.9 million supplemental budget for the Fiscal Year 2019.

An organization called Safewise, who works to increase home and community safety released the "Top 20 Safest Cities in Massachusetts for 2019" list and Hopkinton is ranked towards the top of the list.

"Celebrate the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15 (Patriot’s Day) with the 2nd Annual Marathon Spectacular! Weston Nurseries invites you to party with us less than 1 mile from the start of the race. Eat, drink, dance and have fun all while cheering on the runners as they go by!

Weston Nurseries, along with Start Line Brewing Company, and Marty’s Fine Wines are hosting this event to support the 26.2 Foundation. All proceeds from this event will benefit their mission to promote the sport of marathoning.

The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee will hold a caucus to select candidates for the May 20, 2019 Town elections on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Fire Station 2nd floor Training room on Main Street. Hopkinton, MA 01748.

The meeting is open the public however to participate in the Republican Caucus one must be a Hopkinton registered Republican or an unenrolled voter that must have been registered as unenrolled for at least one week prior to the caucus. Those registered as Democrats and as a 3rd party may not participate in the caucus.

Are you looking to get out of the house for a few hours a day while your kids are busy at school?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Hopkinton Food Service Department is currently seeking part time employees and per-diem substitutes!

Current openings posted on the district website
Inquiries may be sent to Michelle Babin, Food Service Director: mbabin@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

BILLERICA, Mass. – The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents to be alert for a new round of jury duty scam calls.

As part of the scam, callers are posing as members of the MSO and are telling residents they need to resolve matters related to missed court matters and jury duty. In multiple instances this month – including two this past weekend – scammers identified themselves as a Sgt. Cooper and provided 781-819-5610 as a call back number.

The Hopkinton School Bus Application Period for 2019-2020 is now open.

Students in Grades 7-12 in the 2019-2020 school year, who wish to ride the school bus, pay a fee for busing.

For full information on School Busing for next school year, please visit the Hopkinton Public Schools Website, Transportation Homepage.

The deadline for fee based busing is May 1, 2019.

BEDFORD, Mass. – State Representative Kenneth I. Gordon (D – 21st Middlesex) and Bedford Police Chief Robert Bongiorno, Jr. have officially been named to a commission tasked in part with breaking the cycle of arrest and incarceration for those with mental health and/or substance use disorders in Middlesex County.

The annual Special Olympics vs Hopkinton Police Basketball game took place this past Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School. Despite lots of practice by the Police Department, the talented Special Olympics team put up triple digits and took the game 100 to 50 to stay undefeated. Below, get a glimpse of the fun-filled afternoon for all at Brown Gymnasium.