Hopkinton Independent
Mosquito spraying scheduled for July
Personnel from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) are scheduled to spray areas of Hopkinton on July 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. All dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity and/or...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 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. Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes has resigned from her positions on the...
Select Board opens survey about Upper Charles Trail Committee
The Select Board announced Monday that it has opened its survey about the Upper Charles Trail Committee. The survey will remain open until July 2. The survey was sparked by Town Meeting’s resounding but nonbinding vote to disband the UCTC and make it a subcommittee of...
Letter to the Editor: School Committee could use new leadership
I am so disappointed as I read the news article in the Hopkinton Independent about the School Committee reorganization. I am grateful for the service that the board members provide. At the same time, why are the same people continuing to hold onto power in the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 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. The 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday. Following the 5K road race, the...
Photos: Timlin Event
The 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday. Following the 5K road race, the family fun day was held inside the High School Athletic Center due to the rain.
Vincent Carbone, 85, former HHS assistant principal
V. Vincent Carbone, 85, formerly of Feeding Hills, passed away June 13. He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carbone, Italian immigrants who settled in Watertown, where they raised their seven children, all of whom attended the Watertown public schools. A...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detour to be used as needed this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. For the rest of the week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street may be used as needed. On the east...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 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. Tensions flared at Wednesday's Trail Coordination and Management Committee meeting that included the...
HHS boys tennis falls in state semifinals
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team saw its memorable season come to a close Thursday with a 4-1 loss to Duxbury in the Division 2 state semifinals at Lexington High School. Pranav Kapur won his match at third singles for Hopkinton's only point. Hopkinton, the...
Letter to the Editor: Pride Parade organizers grateful for support
We, the Hopkinton Freedom Team (HFT), would like to express our gratitude to Hopkinton and surrounding communities for a fantastic Pride Event! Not only was the event well attended with record turnout, it was a celebration that far exceeded any of our...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Badger
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Badger. Here is Baypath's description of Badger: “This handsome hunk wants you to know he's available! Not only...
Public meeting to set water/sewer rates June 20; proposal calls for huge increase in water rate
The town announced that the Select Board will hold a public meeting to set water and sewer rates and receive feedback from the community on Tuesday (June 20) at 6:10 p.m. at Town Hall. The meeting also will be held via Zoom webinar. The new water and sewer rates will...
Photos: Legacy Farms scenery
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of the scenery in the Legacy Farms area.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 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. The Elementary School Building Committee reviewed last week’s public forum, viewed tweaks to outdoor...
HHS boys tennis semifinal match postponed to Thursday
The Division 2 state semifinal boys tennis match between Hopkinton and Duxbury scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to threat of rain. The match now will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Lexington High School. The Hillers are the fifth seed and carry a record of...
Photo contest winner, June 14 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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...
Arrests/Police Log, June 14 edition
ARRESTS June 9 1:39 a.m. Officers Brennan Grimley and Matthew Santoro conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a 40-year-old from Whitinsville and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, OUI liquor and possession to...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, June 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. Ashley Fogg, who ran for School Committee as an independent in the last two elections but did not win...
