News Archive

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee will hold it's October meeting on Wednesday 10/16. It will be at the Fire Station on Main St. at 7:30pm.

Our guest speakers will be Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who will update us on issues she's been working on at the State House, and
Joe Markey who will fill us in on the work of the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee.

We encourage any and all to join with us as we get informed about issues which will directly affect our lives.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please be advised that Town of Hopkinton Recycling Center located on Route 135 at Hopkinton/Westborough Town Line will be open on Sunday afternoons this Fall beginning October 20, 2013 for six (6) consecutive weeks for Leaf and Brush Disposal and Fall Cleanup.

Additional dates and times are as follows:

2013 Seasonal Flu Clinics by the Hopkinton Board of Health through Century Health Systems will be held on October 10, 2013 at the Town Hall (lower level), 18 Main Street and on November 4, 2013 at the Senior Center which is located at 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA. These will be the only clinics the Board of Health holds this season. These Clinics are for Hopkinton Residents 19 years of age or older.

Flu Clinics
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ Town Hall
Monday, November 4, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ Senior Center

The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold a public forum on Monday, October 28,
2013 at 7:00 PM in Room 211 of the Town Hall, at which time it would like to hear
ideas that Town Boards, Committees, officials, organizations and the general public
have with respect to desired changes to the Zoning Bylaw and/or the Zoning Map.

The Middle School Boys' Soccer Team moved its record to 2-2-2 with a convincing win over the Ashland Clockers on Tuesday 6-1. Owen and Connor Delaney set the tone playing a part in the team's first four goals. Ryan Covino and Jay Tomlinson scored second half goals. Kyle Kauzens, Johnny Francis and Casey DiNicola played very well, as did the entire team.

Following the Hopkinton sidewalk survey, sidewalk plan and previous discussions, the Planning Board discussed working with DPW to come up with a program for sidewalk design, construction and maintenance over the next few years during their October 7 meeting. It is currently unknown what the cost for such a program will be, but DPW is working with a design consultant to figure out a cost.

The National Weather Service has issues a Wind Advisory for Centeral Middlesex County until 8pm tonight.

Winds are expected in the 15-25mph range with gusts up to 45mph with the strongest winds through early evening.

On Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00-9:00pm, Casino Free Milford will hold a fundraiser at PINZ and BLUE DOG Sports Bar & Grille, 110 South Main Street in Milford.

20% of all food and beverage sales in the Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille purchased by guests who mention “Casino Free Milford” will be donated to Casino-Free Milford. Chef Paul 'Jako' Smith, formerly of Sonsie and Annabelle's in Boston, has recently joined Blue Dog as the new chef.

There will be bargains galore on clothing, toys, books, and other miscellaneous items at the St. Paul’s Dollar Days Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.

Anyone wishing to donate items to the Rummage Sale is welcome to drop off items (with the exception of computers, TVs, microwaves or air conditioners) at the church Parish Hall on Tues., Wed., & Thurs. October 15, 16, & 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Friday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Representative Carolyn Dykema and staff from Senator Karen Spilka’s office welcomed local officials from the Town of Hopkinton to the State House for a meeting with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Housing and Economic Development on Thursday, October 3 to discuss the availability of water and its impact on town development.