With Town Meeting and Town Election approaching next month, there are two upcoming events to help residents learn more about their options. Both events will be broadcast on HCAM-TV and HCAM's YouTube channel. The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 33rd annual — and...
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Fire flow test Tuesday on South Street
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced Saturday that there will be a required fire flow test Tuesday. Crews will be testing the fire pump systems on South Street. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some...
Stephen Casler, 69
Professor emeritus Stephen D Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away April 22 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born in Boston, Aug. 27, 1951, to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F. Casler of Boston,...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 23: Town has 37 active cases; vaccinations continue
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 23. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 23 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 18,...
Water main break on Davis Road could lead to discoloration in center of town
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Davis Road on Wednesday night. Water was turned off while crews worked through the night to make repairs. "Due to the nature of the break there could be discoloration...
Letter to the Editor: Downtown project needs better communication
On Monday, April 12, the strong fumes from the equipment idling and working in the parking lot at 3 Marshall Ave. triggered my wife's asthma, which had not troubled her since the town allowed construction in that lot at the end of 2019. She ended up having to go to...
Newspaper: April 21, 2021
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Arrests/Police Log, April 20 edition
POLICE LOG April 13 4:07 a.m. Officers Jay Deiana and Philip Powers checked on a person sleeping in a car on West Main Street. All was OK. A worker was resting. 10:27 a.m. A caller reported people “casing” vehicles on Wood Street. Chief Joseph Bennett, Sergeants Aaron...
Senior Snippets, April 21 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Photo contest winner, April 21 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...
Library Corner, April 21 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Announcements In a few weeks, the library will be moving...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 19: Town has 31 active cases; vaccine eligibility expands today
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 18,...
HHS student dies; school offers counseling
Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop emailed the HHS community Sunday afternoon to announce that a student had died, and to make students and staff aware there will be in-person grief counseling Monday. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the death...
HHS Sports Roundup: Football ends season with loss to Norwood
Cole Salyards ran for four touchdowns, but it was not enough as the Hopkinton High School football team ended its season with a 49-35 loss to visiting Norwood on Sunday afternoon. The Hillers finish with a 2-3 record. The game originally was to be played Friday night...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 16: Town has 41 active cases; vaccine eligibility expands Monday
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 16. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 16 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 15,...
Richard Spector, 89
Richard Jacob Spector, 89, of Framingham passed away on April 7 after a long illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Celia Spector and the late Frank Spector. He was the beloved brother of the late George Spector and his wife, Sally, as well as his late...
Letter to the Editor: Loss of green space at Town Common disappointing
Let's be clear about what is happening to the downtown green space: 7,000 square feet of USABLE green space which is attached to the Town Common is being eliminated. Will the Scouts, Garden Club, Polyarts, etc. be crossing Marathon Way to the Doughboy triangle to...
Employees of South Street business recognized for saving man stuck under car
Three employees of 1-800-GOT-JUNK are being recognized for freeing an injured man who was pinned under a car on South Street this past Sunday evening. Jayden Aponte, Marcos Santiago and Matt Pace were pulling into the parking lot of their office at 100 South Street...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 14: Residents can register for local vaccine clinic
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 14. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 14 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 12,...
Arrests/Police Log, April 13 edition
POLICE LOG April 6 8:37 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officer Jay Deiana responded along with the Fire Department to a stove fire on Ursla Drive. Upon their arrival, the fire was extinguished and no smoke was present. 9:07 a.m. A caller reported a homeless man...