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Establishing roots here in the 1700s, the extended Fitch family made significant contributions to the life of Hopkinton and beyond. Early members included the prominent clergymen Elijah Fitch and Nathaniel Howe. In the 19th century, family members were farmers, town employees, abolitionists, political activists and Civil War soldiers. Descendants include best-selling children's author Lucy Fitch Perkins who spent her high school years at the family home, Elmwood Farm on Ash Street, still standing today.

Establishing roots here in the 1700s, the extended Fitch family made significant contributions to the life of Hopkinton and beyond. Early members included the prominent clergymen Elijah Fitch and Nathaniel Howe. In the 19th century, family members were farmers, town employees, abolitionists, political activists and Civil War soldiers. Descendants include best-selling children's author Lucy Fitch Perkins who spent her high school years at the family home, Elmwood Farm on Ash Street, still standing today.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Meeting for the I-495 / I-90 Interchange Improvements Project Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Meeting for the I-495 / I-90 Interchange Improvements Project Wednesday, October 30, 2019

In order to improve the sewer service in your area, on behalf of the Town of Hopkinton, Weston & Sampson will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewers Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the months of October and November 2019.

During the test, white smoke is introduced to the sanitary sewer system via a smoke-generating machine. During this procedure, white smoke will be venting from holes in manhole covers located in the street and from plumbing vent pipes located on or near your roof surface. THIS IS NORMAL AND SHOULD NOT CAUSE ALARM.

According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton October 7th-13th was 76.7 degrees, the lowest was 42.6 degrees. Average temperature during the week in Hopkinton was 54.8 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 85%, the peak was 98% while the lowest was 41%. Wind Speed averaged 1.3 MPH, while reaching a high of 10 MPH. Rain accumulated 0.36 inches last week in Hopkinton. You can see all the averages for Hopkinton below and be on the lookout for future weather updates in Hopkinton.

The October Community Pasta Supper at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30. All are welcome to this event, which is being supported by the churches of the Hopkinton Christian Service Connection. This pasta supper is held for the community on the last Wednesday of every month.

The meal will feature pasta (gluten free available), vegetarian tomato sauce, meatballs on the side, green salad, bread, beverages, and dessert.
The pasta supper is free, although donations will be accepted.

The October Community Pasta Supper at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30. All are welcome to this event, which is being supported by the churches of the Hopkinton Christian Service Connection. This pasta supper is held for the community on the last Wednesday of every month.

The meal will feature pasta (gluten free available), vegetarian tomato sauce, meatballs on the side, green salad, bread, beverages, and dessert.
The pasta supper is free, although donations will be accepted.