The Liberty Mutual solar project is not the best use of Hopkinton’s precious natural resources. Let me first say that I believe that solar power is very important for our future. I was happy to read that there will be some rules about where it is sited in the future....
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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 5
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 5. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 5 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Photos: Legacy Farms Road North gets paved
A crew was out Friday paving Legacy Farms Road North, which is significant because it was part of the requirement before the road could be accepted by the town as a public way. That would allow school buses to travel along it and avoid the congestion and, residents...
Parks & Rec cancels most summer programs
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department announced Friday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its traditional summer programs are being canceled, with the possible exception of the Junior Hillers Playground Group. Canceled programs include the Little Hillers...
Police Chief Bennett: HPD stands against ‘all injustice’
Joseph Bennett, who recently was promoted to chief of the Hopkinton Police Department, released a statement Thursday on the racial unrest and protests that have occurred across the nation. Below is the statement in full: Yesterday, I was extremely humbled to pick up...
Letter to the Editor: Ronan has passion, commitment for School Committee
I’m writing this letter to show my support for Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I’ve known Dawn for over 16 years and have worked with her on multiple philanthropic and community initiatives including the Hopkinton Moms Club, the Serenity House, the Hopkinton Girl...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 3
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 3 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Jack Weglage, 75
John (Jack) Lee Weglage, 75, of Westborough and formerly a longtime resident of Holliston, passed away May 29. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Polly (Lee) and David Weglage. He was the husband of 50 years to Sarah (Sally) Weglage. Jack was an Army...
Candidate questionnaire: Sundar Sivaraman
Position being sought: Planning Board Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Product management, CVS Health Education: Master’s in liberal arts from Harvard University Years lived in Hopkinton: 14 Governmental experience: Member of the Zoning Advisory Committee...
Candidate questionnaire: Patrick Atwell
Position being sought: Constable Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Business agent/contract negotiator Education: J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law, B.S. from Northeastern University Years lived in Hopkinton: 8 Governmental experience: Planning Board...
Candidate questionnaire: Meena Kaushik
Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Product director, life sciences industry Education: M.S. from Brandeis University Years lived in Hopkinton: 14 Governmental experience: Hopkinton Cultural Council, Hopkinton...
Candidate questionnaire: Mary Duggan
Position being sought: Commissioner of Trust Funds Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired from Verizon Communications Education: B.S. in elementary education from Boston State College Years lived in Hopkinton: 35 Governmental experience: Served out partial...
Candidate questionnaire: Lisa Whittemore
Position being sought: Board of Health (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Health care consultant Education: Master’s in social work from Smith School for Social Work, master’s in public health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
Photo contest winner, June 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...
Candidate questionnaire: Liisa Jackson
Position being sought: Parks & Recreation Commission Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Medical Reserve Corps director Education: Emergency management Years lived in Hopkinton: 20 Governmental experience: Land Use Study Committee — managed Center Trail...
Candidate questionnaire: Laura Hanson
Position being sought: Parks & Recreation Commission (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Homemaker, First Aid Medic instructor and volunteer Education: B.A. from Colgate University Years lived in Hopkinton: 21 Governmental...
Candidate questionnaire: Jessica McCaffrey
Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Attorney Education: J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, B.A. from Villanova University Years lived in Hopkinton: 1 year Governmental experience: None Additional...
Candidate questionnaire: Jane Moran
Position being sought: Planning Board (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Retired after 35 years in law enforcement Education: Master’s degree in criminal law enforcement Years lived in Hopkinton: 43 Governmental experience:...
Candidate questionnaire: Darlene Hayes
Position being sought: Housing Authority Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Community outreach coordinator with MyFM 101.3 — it’s fun and I focus on featuring local initiatives and events in our regional community that make our community so very special. In...
Candidate questionnaire: Claire Wright
Position being sought: Cemetery Commissioner (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Retired from Verizon Communications Education: B.A. from Wheaton College, MBA from Northeastern University Years lived in Hopkinton: 40 Governmental...