Hopkinton Independent
Public forum next Tuesday night on use of ARPA funds for PFAS issue
The town announced that a public forum will be held next Tuesday (May 16) at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall on the proposed use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) filtration system for the municipal water supply. [Editor's...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 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 of the day. Thanks to an outstanding showing at a state leadership conference, 22 members of Hopkinton High...
Celebration of life for Dick Stewart May 20
A celebration of life and memorial Mass in honor of Richard C. “Dick” Stewart will be held Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton (20 Church Street). A light lunch will follow at the parish hall. Dick Stewart, a 1949 Hopkinton High...
Lynda Samdperil, 73
Lynda B. Samdperil, 73, a retired manufacturer's representative for children's clothing whose personal style reflected her flair for fashion, died April 19 in Hopkinton. A 1967 graduate of Hope High School and then of Garland Junior College in Boston, she was the...
Veterans discuss May military history at monthly breakfast
A full house of local veterans enjoyed the monthly breakfast at the Hopkinton Senior Center on May 5. A sampling of attendees in the accompanying photo demonstrates through smiling faces the reveling in military events that were evoked from significant military action...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 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 photo of the day. Some have questioned why former Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter — recently charged with child...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Full-depth excavation starts Monday; detours all week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the town announced that Phase 3 of full-depth excavation from Muffin House Cafe to the east end of the project begins Monday and is expected to take three weeks to complete. To expedite this work, public safety...
Diane Sullivan, 79
Diane (Di) Moore Sullivan, 79, formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully April 15, with her daughter by her side, at the Golden Pond Community of Hopkinton. Diane is preceded in death by her loving husband of 21 years, John (Jack) Sullivan, who passed away in 2010....
Letter to the Editor: Munroe for School Committee
Adam Munroe and his wife, Heather Bobeck Munroe (a lifelong resident of Hopkinton), have four children, and one will be entering Hopkinton High School in the fall. I met Adam when we served together on the Marathon Committee. He is also an elected member of our Board...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 5
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 future of the Upper Charles Trail Committee is to be discussed at the Select Board meeting on...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Full-depth excavation starts Monday
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project next week, the town announced that Phase 3 of full-depth excavation from Muffin House Cafe to the east end of the project begins Monday, May 8, and is expected to take three weeks to complete. Full-depth excavation includes...
Professional Insights: New law may offer financial opportunities
Your own decisions and actions typically determine your financial strategies. But outside events can affect your choices, too. And that may be the case with the recent passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act. This piece of legislation covers many areas. But here are some...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 4
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. With the Annual Town Election coming up on May 15, we invited all candidates to answer some basic...
Photo contest winner, May 3 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, May 3 edition
POLICE LOG April 25 12:55 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Legacy Farms property. 8:22 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth reported a school bus struck a mailbox on Smith Road. Sergeant William Burchard responded to assist and reported minor damage to the mailbox....
Letter to the Editor: Stephenson for School Committee
Having myself been an educator for over 40 years, I recognize the dedication and commitment that Susan Stephenson will bring to the table as a School Committee member. Ms. Stephenson understands what it takes to teach through her own experience as an educator. Her...
Newspaper: May 3, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Maspenock residents grateful for support
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Hopkinton residents for the unwavering support and commitment you have shown to our community. With your help, we successfully defeated Marguerite Concrete’s proposal to rezone land at South Street and Hayward Street...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: John Jacob
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old John Jacob. Here is Baypath's description of John Jacob: “We all know the famous song, ‘John Jacob Jingleheimer...
