Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Cookie. Here is Baypath's description of Cookie: “Cookie is a playful and energetic cat who will sprinkle your...
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Professional Insights: Are you afraid of outliving your money?
Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening? In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone. Consider this: 58% of retirement savers from all age groups, including...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 22
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. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night called out the developer of the Elmwood...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 21 edition
ARRESTS [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG August 13 1:06 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of South Street...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 21
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. The Planning Board tackled a packed agenda Monday night, reviewing some revisions to the new...
Robert Parent, 90
Robert M. Parent, 90, died Aug. 18, 2024, at home in Holliston after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Cecilia (Malinowski) Parent, to whom he was married for 67 years. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, he was the son of the late Louis and Carmen...
Senior Snippets, Aug. 21 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Nancy Hackett, 77
Nancy A. Hackett (Gallagher) passed away peacefully on Aug. 18, 2024, in Methuen at the age of 77. Born on March 7, 1947, raised in Cochituate and Hopkinton, she was a testament to the strength that defines a life well lived around family. Nancy’s early years were...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 20
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. Embattled former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan was suspended from his current job as a Milford...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 19 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 19
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. Residents gathered in the basement of Town Hall on Thursday night to hear an overview of the town’s...
Library Corner, Aug. 21 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 16
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. The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday discussed maintenance efforts for the Center Trail and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Diana
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Diana. Here is Baypath's description of Diana: "Diana is a loving, affectionate dog looking for her forever...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 15
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. Modifications to the parking lot plans for the Charleswood School were among the topics of discussion...
Letter to the Editor: The Preserve pushes back on rezoning
I noticed the Planning Board is circling back to The Preserve and across the street as the parcels to be rezoned for the state’s high-density housing [as part of the MBTA Communities Act]. Why? Because the Planning Board members know these properties won’t be...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 14 edition
ARRESTS [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG August 6 12:27 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of South Street...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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 of the day. Jeff Barnes, the longtime chair of the Conservation Commission, recently submitted his resignation...
Letter to the Editor: Legacy Farms North Road needs signage
Legacy Farms North Road runs for 2 miles between Routes 135 and 85. Over the past three years, the road has attracted an increasing number of vehicles and pedestrians, as adjoining residential developments containing several hundred homes have filled out, and as...
Carolyn Aurilio, 87
Carolyn Ann Aurilio, 87, of Ashland and formerly of Natick, Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024, with her family at her bedside. Born in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ola (Coppins) and Thomas Bedner. She was the wife of 47 years to...