Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Stone dust better choice for trails
I’m one of the signers of the petition to keep Hopkinton’s woodland trails soft-surfaced. With 210 signatures so far on the online petition and more on the original paper petition, it seems like a lot of trail users agree with me. I usually make two points about the...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch a ‘fully invested citizen’
We endorse Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board with the greatest of confidence. Amy has a long history as an enthusiastic, selfless and equitable member of many town, school and civic organizations. Her experience with the Planning Board, Growth Study Committee,...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch ‘a powerhouse of knowledge’
Amy Ritterbusch is a powerhouse of knowledge about Hopkinton. Any question I have regarding the town Amy has the answers immediately. She serves the town in many ways — she is on the Planning Board, the Design Review Board, eHop Board, Historic Commission. She chaired...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho ‘a strong leader’
Dear Hopkinton neighbors, It gives me great pleasure to support John Coutinho in his reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. Though I am a relatively new member of the Hopkinton community, I have had enough interactions with John to understand his deep and...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch gets nod
I’ve had the pleasure to work with both John Coutinho and Amy Ritterbusch, first with Amy on the Planning Board and then with John on the Select Board. I can honestly say that both are very dedicated to the Town of Hopkinton and care deeply for the well being of...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch ‘best for Hopkinton’
We are writing to endorse Amy Ritterbusch for Hopkinton Select Board. For us, a vote for Amy is not about partisanship or against another candidate. A vote for Amy is about what’s best for Hopkinton. We are fortunate to have worked with Amy in several capacities over...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch a fresh voice
Making an endorsement for Select Board is difficult for me in that I know both candidates well. Both have been of service to the town for many years and have contributed to our community in significant ways. I have worked with Amy Ritterbusch in a few capacities, but...
Letter to the Editor: Markey’s commitment well-established
I am wholeheartedly endorsing Joe Markey for one of the two open School Committee positions in the upcoming Hopkinton Town Election. I feel confident to speak of the high regard in which Joe is held in town, having been a friend of Joe’s and the Markey family for over...
Letter to the Editor: Batlle-Rafferty has experience
I would like to express my support for my friend Lya Batlle-Rafferty for the Hopkinton School Committee. Lya has a degree in cognitive science from MIT and a master’s in adult education and training. I served with Lya on the Board of Assessors. I found her to be a...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch has answers
I am writing a letter in support of Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board. I have known Amy for four years and have worked with her for a little over three years on the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. Amy is the first person I contact when I have absolutely any...
Letter to the Editor: Ritterbusch thorough, balanced
I am excited to support Amy Ritterbusch in her pursuit of a position on our Select Board. More than 10 years ago, I met Amy through the Hopkinton PTA. She was always a visible face at school events, whether fundraising, volunteering or generating new ideas. Amy is...
Milford Regional reopens all services, implements additional safety measures
Milford Regional Medical Center announced Thursday at all services have been reopened to the community, with safety measures in place. Following is the release from the hospital. As Milford Regional reopens all of our services to the community, we want to reassure our...
Town maintains AAA rating for bonds for school construction
Hopkinton has maintained its AAA rating — the highest level of creditworthiness a municipality can achieve — for the recent issue of $9.5 million in bonds to be used for school construction, the town announced Thursday. This rating allows the town to borrow money at...
DPW announces road repaving projects
A handful of road repaving projects have been scheduled for mid-July, the Department of Public Works announced. This summer’s projects include Claflin Street (full length), Clydesdale Lane (full length), Elm Street (from Lumber Street Extension to end), Palomino Drive...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for June 10
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 10. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 10 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
Letter to the Editor: Markey a caring, knowledgeable leader
Fellow citizens of Hopkinton, I’m writing this letter to ask you to support Joe Markey in the upcoming election for a seat on the School Committee. Joe is a longstanding, active citizen who is knowledgeable, trustworthy and cares deeply for our town. I first...
Mental Health Collaborative needs votes for Red Sox Impact Award
The Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative is one of five Massachusetts organizations nominated for a 2020 Red Sox Impact Award, which is presented to a nonprofit for its impact in the community. The organization that receives the most online votes by June 22...
Patricia St. Angelo, 78
Patricia Ann St. Angelo, 78, of Marlborough and a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away from complications of endometrial cancer on June 9 at her home. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Katherine (Shorten) and Frederick A....
Library Corner: Virtual programs scheduled
A NOTE FROM LIBRARY DIRECTOR HEATHER BACKMAN We are actively planning how we will meet the state’s new workplace safety standards so library staff can return to the building. The standards are detailed, and it will take us some time to plan and implement new ways of...
