Schools · School Committee
School Committee OKs Camp Cody trip, new aide post
Hopkinton's School Committee heard start-time survey results and a literacy pilot plan.
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Town Closes Friday for Juneteenth; Trash Collection Delayed One Day
Hopkinton shuts down most municipal services Friday in observance of Juneteenth, with real ripple effects for residents. Town Hall, the Hopkinton Public Library, the Senior Center, and the public schools will all be closed June 19, and curbside trash and recycling collection is canceled…
Government · Other Committee
Trails Committee approves $8,800 Echo Trail payment
The Trails Committee approved an $8,800 Echo Trail payment and two other spending items. The payment covers a parking expansion and benches, originally estimated at $7,800 plus $1,000 in change orders, and comes from the fiscal 2026 budget.
Government · Select Board
Select Board appoints interim police chief
Hopkinton's Select Board appointed Deputy Chief Scott Van Raalten interim police chief, effective July 1. The 4-0 vote, with Matthew Kizner abstaining, came as Chief Joe Bennett prepares to retire June 30. Members said an outside interim would cost too much and take too long.
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Hopkinton Closes Town Hall, Library, and Schools for Juneteenth Friday
Hopkinton shuts down most of its public services this Friday as Juneteenth hits Town Hall, the library, the Senior Center, and the school district simultaneously. Town Hall and municipal offices close June 19 in observance of the federal holiday, while the Hopkinton Public Library exten…
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Town Announces July 4 Parade as Schools Set June 24 Last Day
Hopkinton confirmed it will host a July 4 parade, the town posted to its official website June 15, anchoring what shapes up as a busy close to June. The school district is deep in its final week: preschool ends June 16, high school exams run June 18 through June 24, and the last day of …
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This Week in Hopkinton: Jun 8 - Jun 14
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Library Computers Offline, Parking Lot Closes Thursday Before Finals Week
Hopkinton's week ends with service disruptions at the library and the school year winding down fast. The Hopkinton Public Library has taken patron computers offline — asking anyone needing access to speak with desk staff — and is closing its 13 Main St. parking lot all day Thursday, Jun…
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Hopkinton Schools Set June 24 Last Day as Library Launches Summer Programs
Hopkinton's school year is down to its final two weeks, with the last day of school set for June 24 at early dismissal of 12:20 p.m. for grades K through 11, no lunch served, and the district dark June 19 for Juneteenth. High school exams kick off June 18 and run through June 24, while …
Government · Town Meeting
Hopkinton Heads to Town Meeting Saturday With Water, Schools, and Zoning on Ballot
Hopkinton officials previewed a packed May 2 Town Meeting at the eHop Know Your Vote Forum on April 30.