The 13th annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament was held over the weekend at the Hopkinton High School courts. In the advanced men's singles division, Ben Daly repeated as champion after rallying in the final to beat Alex Samoiloff, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. In intermediate men's...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 14
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 and video of the day. In this week's Independent Thoughts, learn more about the Fire Department/Health...
Independent Thoughts: Community EMS program has healthy goals for town; Green Committee hosts Cleanup Day
Elder residents — and anyone with an elder relative — should be well aware of how important it is to safeguard against falls. As the body becomes more fragile, falls can become much more serious, and they often lead to other complications. With that in mind, and with...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 13
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 and video of the day. The town's 9/11 Memorial Service at the Town Common on Saturday recognized the 20th...
MassDOT announces paving work will close I-90 ramp to I-495 Wednesday night
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that paving work on the I-90 eastbound Exit 106 off-ramp to I-495 in Westborough and Hopkinton will require a ramp closure from 10 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 15) until 3 a.m. the following morning. During...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 10
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 and video of the day. The next two weekends are packed with activities in town. This weekend's events include the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 9
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 and video of the day. The Hopkinton Police Department's Hopkinton Night Out, originally scheduled for tonight but...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 8
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe, during his update at Tuesday’s Select Board...
Select Board roundup: Town ‘moving in the right direction’ vs. COVID; Miller sworn in as fire chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVpieiXkJB0 Health Director Shaun McAuliffe, during his update at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, said the next few days will be telling, as people return to work and school after Labor Day weekend. “We’re all monitoring our rates...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 7
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Boston Athletic Association announced last week that entrants in the 125th...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 6
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The School Committee at its meeting Thursday night unanimously approved the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 3
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Steve Snow grabbed some...
When 9/11 hit home: Zarba-Campbell forged new life after losing husband
Sheila Zarba-Campbell was living a quiet life in Hopkinton on Sept. 11, 2001, the day al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked and flew two planes into the World Trade Center in New York, killing almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. The world changed that day as...
Independent Thoughts: Town to recognize vets at 9/11 memorial service; Boy Scout builds story walk at library
A memorial service will be held at the Town Common on Saturday, Sept. 11, to recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and also remember the veterans who died since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, funeral services for veterans are...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Sheila Zarba-Campbell was living a quiet life in Hopkinton on Sept. 11, 2001,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 1
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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton’s population has increased over the past 10 years, according to new...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 31
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 video or two to brighten your morning. In 1996, Cindy Reimer and Joanne Brine created the Marathon Quilters Guild, a...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 30
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The town announced Friday that drainage work for the Main Street Corridor...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 27
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Independent is debuting a new feature in which we highlight an animal...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 26
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 video or two to brighten your morning. The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night approved a request for...