This past Saturday, the Hopkinton Town Common was packed for the 45th annual Polyarts festival. The festival featured over 70 vendors, music, entertainment and games for the kids.
View scenes below.
The boys’ soccer team played well yesterday earning a 5-0 victory vs. Millis. Jack Ianelli, Noah Cann, Derek Hatherly, and Anthony Deluca were the Hiller goal scorers. Guyaz Yuspov, Connor Cho and Will Morgan played solid games on defense. This puts the team record at 2-0.
Please be advised that the water department will be flushing the new water main on Cedar Street, Sunday night at 10PM. You may notice some air or discoloration after the test. Please run your cold water line to help flush your pipes.
Carolyn Jeanne Anderson, 71, of Hopkinton residing in Millbury, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Jeanne H. Cook. She was the wife of 16 years of the late Albin Anderson Jr.
Carolyn was a secretary for the Hopkinton school system for over 30 years. Her family was of the utmost importance to her and her grandchildren were how she defined her retired life. Throughout her life, antique cars, Eastern Star and enjoying the small things were priority.
Today, the Joint Committee on Education released the Student Opportunity Act.
The Student Opportunity Act:
• Makes an unprecedented $1.5 billion investment in Massachusetts public education. Assuming inflation, over time the bill could provide an estimated $2.2 billion.
• Significantly helps school districts that serve high percentages of low-income students.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2, when the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ annual gala, “This is Me,” will offer a Boston-worthy experience close to home.
This past Friday, Hiller Girls Volleyball met up with D1 powerhouse, Barnstable at the Hopkinton Athletic Center. The Hiller Girls played an outstanding game and took down Barnstable in 4 sets (25-17, 22-25, 25-17, 25-17).
Senior, Angie Grameier contributed 12 Kills, 2 Aces, a block, 13 Digs and 20 Assists. The Hillers also had heavy contributions from Amelia Senseney, Mirabella Paolucci, Morgan Allen and Rachel Leeret.
As part of his Eagle-Scout project, Hopkinton Resident, Ethan Ritterbusch along with a team of Scouts worked hard this past summer to beautify the Hopkinton trails. The Scouts constructed 2 new walking trails on the Hughes property. Part of the project included construction of a 0.1 mile walking loop as well as a 0.23 mile trail. The Scouts also constructed walkways and bridges over waterways.
View more in the video below!
According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton September 9th-15th was 85.8 degrees, the lowest was 40.8 degrees. Average temperature during the week in Hopkinton was 62.6 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 83%, the peak was 98% while the lowest was 40%. Wind Speed averaged 0.2 MPH, while reaching a high of 7 MPH. Rain accumulated 0.34 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.
Eversource and the Town of Hopkinton recently had a hearing moderated by Town Manager, Norman Khumalo. The issue was regarding the use of steel plates during the installation of an electric transmission line between South Street and West Main Street. Multiple vehicles were damaged due to the questionable security of the trench that was dug as part of the project.
View more in the video below.
