Hopkinton has a long history of industry. The Hopkinton economy previously thrived off the boot and shoe industry, Hopkinton was also once a center for Cotton cloth-making.
The Hopkinton Senior Center will hold a Chair Yoga Demo Class on Monday, May 4 at 9:00 AM. Regular classes start on May 11 and take place on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM. Each class is $5 and you pay by the month. Sign up at the Front Desk of the Senior Center.
Carole Rotich of Kenya wins The Boston Marathon on women's side with time of 2.24.55, 2013 champion Lelisa Desisa of Ethopia wins on Men's side with time of 2.09.17. Last years Men's winner Meb Keflezighi finished 8th at a time of 2.12.42. The leading American was Dathan Rizenhien who finished 7th at a time of 2.11.20.
Top 5 Results:
Men's Wheelchair Division:
1st: Marcel Hug (Switzerland) 1:29:53
2nd: Masazumi Soejima (Japan) 1:36:27
3rd: Ernst Van Dyk (South Africa) 1:36:27
4th: Kota Hotinoue (Japan) 1:36:29
On Saturday April 18, 2015, at approximately 11:36 pm, Hopkinton Police received a 911 call reporting suspicious activity at their residence. A second 911 call was received immediately after the initial call, reporting three people were in a canoe on Lake Whitehall and the canoe had overturned spilling all three people into Lake Whitehall.
Join local poet Cheryl Perreault and your friends and neighbors at the Hopkinton Public Library on Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 PM to share great poems! Bring a favorite poem by a poet you admire to share with the group, or come just to listen. Please note: You don't have to have participated in the library's poetry marathon to attend.
Currently on display at the Hopkinton Center for the arts is the artwork of 11 student artists from Hopkinton High School who were chosen by instructors and peers to have their work displayed as part of the Hopkinton High School Honors art exhibit
Save the date, Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the High School Cafeteria. Hop Swap is an amazing community tag sale whose proceeds go to the HPTA and Hop Mom's Group. Fill a bag for $15, or for $10 if you donate items to the event.
We are looking for donations that are in good, clean condition. Donations may include: Children's clothing size newborn to 14, kids sporting equipment, maternity clothes, toys, bikes, DVD's, costumes, kids shoes and other gently used children's items.
