Beacon Hill just increased your taxes, and you didn’t even know it. The recently passed and signed into law “Tax Relief Bill” holds several positive changes to our state tax code. However, there is one provision that we should all be aware of. Chapter 62F was passed...
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Tom McIntyre Turkey Bowl expands, seeks teams
The annual Tom McIntyre Turkey Bowl is expanding this year. The 6-vs.-6, one-handed touch football tournament is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Participating teams must consist of a maximum of 12 players. All players must have graduated from...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Cleanup, sign work this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will focus on site cleanup and "punch list" work. Road Safe is scheduled to be on-site for signs (resetting, removing and replacing). Work is scheduled for Saturday (Oct. 21), and police details will be...
Letter to the Editor: Hold off on herbicides in Maspenock
Some information relating to possible herbicide use in Lake Maspenock: Did you know that lake treatment could cost the town between $50,000 to $60,000 each year or possibly every other year? It is not one and done. The opposers and doubters may be more numerous than...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 13
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. Neil Entwistle, the British man convicted of murdering his wife and baby girl in their Hopkinton home...
Photos: Local Indian residents celebrate Ganesh festival
Local Indian residents last month celebrated the Ganesh festival, which recognizes the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, god of prosperity and wisdom. Events were held in neighborhoods as well as in homes.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kingston
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 Kingston. Here is Baypath's description of Kingston: “Meet Kingston, the pint-sized canine superstar with a heart...
Professional Insights: Preparing your home for winter
With the last heatwave of summer behind us, the arrival of fall is a good time to start thinking about winterizing your home. This is especially important if you are a snowbird who’ll be spending the colder months elsewhere. A good place to start is by cleaning out...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 11 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...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 12
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 Select Board during its meeting Tuesday night approved by 4-0 vote a budget message that stressed...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 11 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG October 3 1:23 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik checked on Lumber...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 11
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. Kayla McCann has tackled numerous endurance events, including her first-ever Ironman triathlon in...
HHS volleyball to host Dig Pink charity event at Wednesday’s match
The Hopkinton High School volleyball team will raise money for the Side-Out Foundation with its Dig Pink fundraiser Wednesday, when the Hillers host Ashland at 6 p.m. at the HHS Athletic Center. Individuals can purchase a raffle ticket from a volleyball player or at...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 11 edition
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Photos: HCA unveils new ceramics studio
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday for its new ceramic studio, which is located at 34 Hayden Rowe Street, Suite 304.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 10
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. Leading off this week's Independent Thoughts, the Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 11 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Library Corner, Oct. 11 edition
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, and on Twitter,...
Schools Notebook: HHS seniors named National Merit semifinalists
National semifinalists for the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program were announced last month, and the list includes five students from Hopkinton High School: Abigail Baskin, Bableen Gill, Zachary Krymgold, Prisha Shrivastava and Amanda Xie. More than 16,000...