The Hopkinton Rod & Gun Club hosted a successful meet-and-greet for Select Board candidates, reflecting the town's shift towards non-partisan elections. Candidates shared their visions for addressing town challenges, emphasizing respect and cooperation over politics. The event marked a positive community interaction, with candidates focusing on collaborative strategies for local improvement.

On April 27, Hopkinton High School Car Club held its first annual car show, featuring nearly 200 vehicles, including a Tesla Cybertruck and a 1932 Ford Roadster. Club president Surya Raja Amudhan and faculty advisor Anthony Gonzalez credited the event's success to meticulous planning and community collaboration. The event attracted car enthusiasts of all ages, highlighted by diverse car models and personalized modifications. The club aims to expand future events, potentially incorporating fundraising activities.

Today, Board candidates Joe Clark, Brian Herr, Kyla McSweeney, and Peter Mimmo will participate in a live debate on HCAM-TV, also available on HCAM’s YouTube page and HopNews. Moderators Tom Nappi and Peter Thomas will explore pressing issues with the candidates, providing Hopkinton voters insights into each candidate's policies and personalities.

Ryan Sweatt has been charged with the first degree murder of Destini Decoff, who he allegedly intentionally struck with his vehicle in an apparent act of road rage. There are also new details on Hopkinton PD's response and corrections to eyewitness accounts.