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ARRESTS November 15 4:20 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a 57-year-old resident of Susan Drive in Hopkinton and charged him with speeding in violation of special...
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. Kilduff focusing on Marathon Center after relinquishing Chamber of Commerce role In its most recent...
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. Voters approve all STM articles, debate meals excise tax Voters approved all eight articles on the...
Grant was the team’s strong second runner for the championship section of the season and “had a phenomenal finish in the final dual meet of the season, beating Westwood’s second runner to the line,” according to coach Jean Cann. “She put in consistent summer training...
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. As HFD battles more brush fires, reducing hazards is key The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a...
Gerald (Jerry) Cassidy Jr., 86, formerly of Edgewood, Rhode Island, passed away on Oct. 19, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Halpin) Cassidy. They had been married for 55 years. Jerry had been a seasonal resident in Bonita...
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. Deadline for MBTA zoning looms ahead of Town Meeting Monday's Special Town Meeting will see a vote on...
I urge the taxpayers of Hopkinton to vote no on Article 8 until a strategic plan is offered that is realistic for the townspeople of Hopkinton, agreed upon by the Planning Board, that then can be brought to the state. The first plan was voted down at Town Meeting and...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is McKinley. Here is Baypath's description of McKinley: “McKinley has been patiently waiting for her forever home, and she’s...
If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you’re like...
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. Developer pulls plug on proposed gas station/country store As quick as it started, Wednesday night's...
I write as chair of the Open Space Preservation Commission. Because of a prior contractual agreement, I will miss the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The Open Space Preservation Commission supports Article 5, to transfer care, custody and control of Hughes Farm...
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce supports the Special Town Meeting Article 4 proposal, that the town impose a local sales tax on meals (meals tax). The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously supports a local meals excise tax in order to specifically help...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG November 5 1:18 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon made checks of South Street property. 5:26 a.m. Sgt. Scott van Raalten and Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officer Sean McKeon assisted with the election, following voters’ ballots from Town Hall on...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...
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. Board of Appeals to vote on gas station variance tonight The fate of a use variance request for a...
Massachusetts in one of several Democrat-controlled states that have adopted the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). What does this mean? When fully enacted, Massachusetts will have given up its right to award its Electoral College votes based on how the...
In her final year as a member of the 18-22 program at Hopkinton High School, Carlson was an original member of the unified team in 2018 and is serving as captain this season. She has been “an exemplary teammate and ambassador for our program over the years,” coach Jay...
