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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 2
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Hopkinton and Milford police were engaged in a high-speed pursuit up Route 85 to the Southboro line Saturday morning, chasing a vehicle that reportedly struck a truck in Milford.
Music Mondays: Rasa String Quartet, Sept. 23
Music Mondays will offer a concert on Sunday, September 23, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim as the Rasa String Quartet.
Boston Transit Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Irish National for Indecent Assault, Minor Possession of Alcohol
A 19-year-old Irish national was arrested by the Transit Police Department (TPD) on charges of indecent assault and being a minor in possession of alcohol, the department announced on X. According to the TPD, the incident occurred on the evening of August 30 at the MBTA Downtown Crossing (DTC) station. The suspect was taken into custody around 6 p.m.
Cloudy and humid Sunday with some storms expected
Welcome to September! Sunday, expect a cloudy and humid day with light scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms. It won't be a complete washout, as there will be dry periods, but clouds will stay thick. Light showers favor the morning but very spotty showers possible in the afternoon. By Sunday night, the rain will taper off as a cold front moves through. Behind it, less humid and cooler days coming.
Jeff Passan teases Red Sox fans with Juan Soto free agency update
The Boston Red Sox are due for a big offseason, and that may be an understatement. A Red Sox team that lacks star power is in the midst of its third-straight August collapse, and a certain outfielder may be able to prevent such an event next year — Juan Soto.
Holyoke native Jamie Westbrook leads WooSox past Toledo with go-ahead grand slam
WORCESTER – Jamie Westbrook’s go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning was one of four home runs in the Worcester Red Sox’ (31-25)/(66-65) 11-6 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (27-30)/(62-69) in their series finale on Sunday afternoon at Polar Park. Trevor Story began a rehab assignment...
Massachusetts man arrested during traffic stop in Brewer
BREWER -- A Massachusetts man wanted for federal drug offenses was arrested in Brewer after allegedly giving police a false name during a traffic stop. According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy passing through Brewer on Saturday made the traffic stop near the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge. During the...
Several taken to hospital after multi-car crash with tractor-trailer in Worcester
Several people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Friday evening following a three-car crash involving a tractor-trailer in Worcester. The crash happened shortly after 5:15 p.m. near 630 Plantation St., Worcester police said. Officers provided medical aid to several people at the scene before paramedics took them to a hospital.
Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
Newton Community Chorus: Auditions on Sept. 9, 16 & 23
Do you love to sing? The Newton Community Chorus — a Newton tradition — begins its 43rd season this Fall and welcomes new members of all voices to audition. Rehearsals begin on Monday, September 9 from 7PM to 8:45PM, continuing on Monday nights at the Newton Country Day School (785 Centre Street, Newton Centre).
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Belmont Schools Hammering Out Contracts as Summer Ends
With a year to go before contracts expire, a date has not yet been set for negotiating contracts for four units of the Belmont Education Association. Those units include the educators; directors, assistant directors, and assistant principals; administrative assistants and clerical aids; and finally, the professional aides, classroom assistants, tutors, campus monitors and building-based substitutes.
Scandinavian Cultural Center: Huldufólk — An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration, Sept. 30
The Scandinavian Cultural Center is hosting an event — Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration — a fairy walk with an Icelandic twist, inspired by the hidden world of the Huldufólk. It will include ethereal music, dwellings, a self-guided journey and more. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 11AM-2PM at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton). Tickets are free. Vendor registration fee is $75.
Person stabbed in Jamaica Plain; no arrests
One person was injured in a stabbing Sunday night in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Boston police say officers responded around 9:42 p.m. to the area of 383 Centre Street for a report of a person stabbed and found one victim, who was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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