To the blithering idiot that thought it a good idea to pass, one, two or maybe three cars on Wood Street, between No. 200 and No. 164 Saturday eve at about 8, I trust you are relieved that I wasn’t driving a truck, but instead a GTI, and that I knew enough to look for...
Some homebuyers see a swimming pool as a property enhancement — an aesthetically pleasing feature that provides entertainment for friends, family and neighbors and endless fun and exercise for the kids. It's almost like being able to vacation every day at the comfort...
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. Parks & Rec brings back movie, concert programs on Town Common Thursday and Sunday nights on the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Leilani. Here is Baypath's description of Leilani: “Looking for a sweet and snuggly sidekick? Meet Leilani! This...
Retirement should be a time of freedom and fulfillment — a reward for decades of hard work and careful planning. But this next chapter also brings unique financial risks. Recognizing and preparing for these challenges can mean the difference between an independent...
Once upon a time, there was a farm surrounded by a beautiful forest, filled with all manner of woodland creatures. It’s the beginning of many fairy tales, but this tale is far from fiction. Southwick’s Zoo, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a renowned...
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. Kenney reaches pageant semifinals, plans to compete again next year Recent Hopkinton High School...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
ARRESTS June 12 3:38 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle with a flat tire on West Main Street. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. A 66-year-old Northborough resident was...
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. Select Board votes to allow Horribles Parade permit, deny town sponsorship The Horribles Parade has...
An exchange student from Germany, Dieckmann recorded more than 100 kills as a middle hitter for the Hillers, who were playing their first season as a varsity team. “Right from the start of the season, he was extremely motivated and enthusiastic to get better every...
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. Firefighters union to host golf tournament Aug. 4 Hopkinton Firefighters Local 3772 is teeing off its...
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. ALL AGES...
Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before the Board of Selectmen to ask for red lights to be installed to stop traffic when we had an emergency call....
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. Public hearing to gather community feedback on FY 26 water and sewer recommendations Residents will...
After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own life experience. Families who come to the United States from other nations often embark on a journey driven by...
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. Joseph to present talk on Hopkinton in the 1700s The date is set for a history talk that will explore...
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 Malu. Here is Baypath's description of Malu: "Malu is a bouncy bundle of energy who’s ready to start her next...
