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Select Board approves CV license policy, increases application fee

by Mary Ellen Gambon | August 6, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z_O1qHYoqY After months of concerted effort, the Select Board on Tuesday approved a common victualer (CV) license policy in a 4-0 vote. “This is something we’ve been discussing for quite some time,” explained chair Shahidul Mannan...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Quest

by Hopkinton Independent | August 6, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Quest. Here is Baypath's description of Quest: “Don’t let his short legs fool you ... Quest is always ready for...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 6: Official: Town not properly notified of Wednesday’s Main Street detour

by Hopkinton Independent | August 6, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Amorello conducted detour without proper notice, says town official An unannounced detour for work on...

Historical Commission discusses plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents

by Mary Ellen Gambon | August 5, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

The Historical Commission on Tuesday received updated information on the design and potential placement of a plaque honoring residents who had been enslaved in Hopkinton for their contributions to the town. Member Anne Mattina, who also is the Hopkinton Historical...

Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 5 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | August 5, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS Aug. 1 8:59 p.m. Units conducted a stop on Grove Street and arrested a 33-year-old resident of Framingham on charges of obstruction of justice, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, refusal of a driver to identify themself and a motor vehicle lights...

Arts Residency: Brad Walker

by Hopkinton Independent | August 5, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Brad Walker found the theater after a football injury in high school. He went on to major in theater and history and later studied at the Globe Theatre Project in London. He became more involved in acting after moving to Hopkinton 26 years ago. His career highlights...