Community

Job Posting: Firefighter/ Paramedic

By contributor,
11 May, 2018

The Town of Hopkinton is accepting applications to fill two (2) full-time position and further to establish a list of potential candidates for the FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC position.

Salary Depending on Qualifications and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Within twelve (12) months of hire, the Firefighter/Paramedic shall make their principal place of residence within the boundaries of the Town of Hopkinton or at any other place within the Commonwealth that is within fifteen (15) miles boundary to boundary of their town and the Town of Hopkinton.

Project Just Because Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

By contributor,
10 May, 2018

Saturday, May 12th - Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive
The Project Just Because Hopkinton Food Pantry depends on this food to help stock our shelves for the summer months.
Non-perishables just need to be put in a bag by the mailbox and the letter carriers will pick them up on May 12th.
All food will come to the Project Just Because Hopkinton Food Pantry to support Hopkinton children and families.
If you miss your mail carrier, food items can be dropped off at PJB, 109 South St., Hopkinton from 12:00-4:00 on May 12th.

Water Tips 101

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator
10 May, 2018

Hopkinton DPW's Water & Sewer Superintendent Eric Carty gives us a glimpse of how water is delivered to your home, how to check for leaks, turning off your water in case of a broken pipe and how to get updates and notices from the Water & Sewer Department.

Day 3 Annual Town Meeting Updates 5-9-2018

By Tom Nappi, News Director
9 May, 2018

View town meeting on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or online here:.

Video: Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce First Responders Breakfast

By Tom Nappi, News Director
9 May, 2018

On Thursday May 3rd, the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast to thank Hopkinton's First Responders. The event included Hopkinton Police, Fire and DPW Staff. Guest Speakers included: Representative Carolyn Dykema, Board of Selectmen Chair, John Coutinho, Town Manager, Norman Khumalo and Boston Athletic Association CEO, Thomas Grilk and more. View the ceremony to thank Hopkinton's First Responders below.

Day 2 Annual Town Meeting Updates 5-8-2018

By Tom Nappi, News Director
8 May, 2018

View town meeting on HCAM (Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 30) or online here:.

Article 23: Technology Upgrades - Passed Unanimously
$165,000 for upgrades at School Buildings

Article 24: Facilities Improvements District Wide - Passed Unanimously

Article 25: Community Preservation Funds - Passed

“Movie Magic” – An Evening of Songs That Will Lift Your Spirit Sung by Hopkinton’s Adult Chorus, The Treblemakers Wednesday, May 23rd, 7:00 PM

By contributor,
8 May, 2018

Enter Stage Left Theater presents Movie Magic, performed by The Treblemakers, Hopkinton’s Adult Chorus. The Treblemakers, a vocal ensemble of about 30 members from Hopkinton and surrounding towns, performs twice each year – a holiday concert and a spring concert.

Directed by Richard Romiti and featuring such hits as Someone to Watch Over Me, The Rainbow Connection, Beyond the Sea, Evergreen, and many others, this year’s spring event features songs that will lift your spirit, from movies we love.

Veterans Inc. to Host Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator
8 May, 2018

Veterans Inc. to Host 21st Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic to Benefit Veterans and Their Families

WHO: Veterans Inc. will host its 21st Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Heritage Country Club in Charlton, MA. All proceeds will benefit veterans in need and their families at Veterans Inc.

Tribute Paid to Hopkinton WWII Veteran

By contributor,
8 May, 2018

Richard R. Brault Experienced the Beach Assault of Okinawa in April 1945

The Battle of Okinawa was the last conflict of World War II, and the largest battle of the Pacific Theater. 12.5 thousand Americans were lost (KIA) among a total of 82 thousand casualties including non-battle casualties. During the battle, the world was anticipating an ensuing assault of Japan's home islands. It never happened. The war ended abruptly with the dropping of two atomic bombs.