Eighty years. That's how long ago Of Mice And Men was written. And it's still wildly popular, as both a book and a play.
But maybe you missed reading it in high school. Or maybe you forgot to go when it came out as a movie in 1939. And again in 1968. And once more in 1992 (gee, you're busy).
Well, lucky for you, it's here in Hopkinton this month for five moving performances.
Creatures of all species are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 8.
Dogs, cats, and others of God’s creatures – and their human friends – are invited to a special ceremony being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 61 Wood Street (Rte 135) in Hopkinton. The Blessing of the Animals will take place outside the church at 10:00 a.m., followed by a “Pet Friendly” service of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to attend, although we ask that dogs be leashed and other animals be properly contained.
Hopkinton Police Detectives seized over a kilogram of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in Hopkinton on Wednesday September 27, 2017. MDMA is commonly referred to as “Ecstasy” or “Molly”. MDMA is a dangerous psychoactive drug most often associated with young people and commonly used at raves or dance parties. This seizure would have amounted to approximately 5,000 doses of MDMA with a street value of over $100,000.00.
Deborah Hilditch, 61, of Hopkinton, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Patricia Harrington Byrne of Hopkinton and the late Thomas F. Hilditch. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Alexander and Donna Lucrkut both of Hopkinton and her aunt and uncle, Mary and William Harrington. She is predeceased by her brother, Thomas F. Hilditch and her sister Linda Hilditch.
The Town of Hopkinton seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee.
This Committee was established to remember and honor our fallen Vets with an annual Memorial Day Remembrance Celebration and to honor our local veterans with an annual Veteran’s Day Dinner.
The Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee consists of eight (8) members who are appointed to three (3) year terms.
The Town of Hopkinton seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee.
This Committee was established to remember and honor our fallen Vets with an annual Memorial Day Remembrance Celebration and to honor our local veterans with an annual Veteran’s Day Dinner.
The Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee consists of eight (8) members who are appointed to three (3) year terms.
The Town of Hopkinton seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Hopkinton Historic District Commission.
According to the DPW weather station, the highest temperature reached in Hopkinton September 10th through September 17th was 86.5 degrees, the lowest was 43.2 degrees. Average temperature during the month in Hopkinton was 68.6 degrees. Humidity was at an average of 79.6%, the peak was 97% while the lowest was 29%. Wind Speed averaged 0.5 MPH, while reaching a high of 6 MPH. Precipitation accumulated 0.31 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.
Crossfit Resilience hosted a reopening ceremony at their new 45 South Street location and attempted to set the world record for the largest group workout at the opening festivities. View highlights of a fun filled opening event below.
Herbert (Herbie) P. Holbrook Jr. 86, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Born in Vermont, he was the son of the late Viola (Hemingway) and Herbert P. Holbrook. He was the husband of 59 years to Charlotte (Ward) Holbrook of Westborough.
