The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation held its annual fundraising gala Saturday, with a "Night in Nashville" theme.
Photos: Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation Gala
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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 6
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. A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup...
HHS Sports Roundup: Soccer, volleyball, field hockey all post tourney wins
It was an impressive weekend for Hopkinton High School athletics, as all four teams with playoff games picked up two-score wins. HHS girls soccer remained undefeated with a 3-1 victory over visiting Plymouth North on Sunday. Mairin O’Connor scored in the first half...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Winter shutdown arrives
The town announced that the Main Street Corridor Project is in winter shutdown. The contractor, A.F. Amorello & Sons, is off-site until spring 2024, barring any emergencies or repairs. Winterization of the project is substantially complete. The Massachusetts...
Letter to the Editor: Vote to end party caucuses in town
A recent letter to the editor in the Hopkinton Independent urged Hopkintonians to vote “no” on Article 2, a measure to be considered in the upcoming Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. I understand the author’s concerns about the potential elimination of local caucuses,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 3
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. Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as...
HHS teams start postseason play this weekend
After a stellar regular season, Hopkinton High School’s fall sports teams are set to begin postseason play. Field hockey is the seventh seed in Division 2 and will host No. 26 Middleborough on Friday at 4 p.m. Volleyball is seeded seventh in Division 2 and hosts...
Marianna Surette, 85, 1956 HHS graduate
Marianna Surette, 85, passed away Aug. 9 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Surette, who died in June 2008. Marianna was born in Hopkinton to the late William Joseph Smith and Arlene Stuart (Brown) Smith. She...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dexter
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Dexter. Here is Baypath's description of Dexter: “Watching Dexter bounce around with his favorite toys, you'd...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 2
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 town will decide whether to adopt the state’s energy policy on new building construction at the...
John McBride, 86, longtime Hopkinton resident
John R. McBride, 86, died Nov. 1 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Carol A. (McManus) McBride, to whom he was married for 62 years. Born in Milford, he was the son of George J. and Dorothy (McKinnon) McBride, formerly of Hopkinton. A longtime Hopkinton...
Letter to the Editor: Time to replace Elmwood School
It is time to replace Elmwood School whether we, as a community, like it or not. The Elmwood building can no longer support the size of the current student population, and in the next 10 years that population is expected to grow over 20%. If Elmwood does not pass, the...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 1 edition
ARRESTS October 29 4:55 a.m. A caller reported parties passed out in a vehicle on South Street. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Augusto Diaz responded, arrested a 21-year-old Northbridge resident and charged him with marked lanes violation, negligent operation...
Letter to the Editor: New school crucial for town
I write to express my wholehearted support for the proposed new elementary school. As a dedicated advocate for educational programming, parent of three students and concerned citizen, I believe a “yes” vote on the Elmwood School project is crucial for the continued...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 1
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 Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 1 edition
Letter to the Editor: Party caucuses serve important role
I am chair of the Hopkinton Democrats, but I am writing to express a personal opinion. The opinion is that voting at Special Town Meeting to eliminate local caucuses would result in, at most, a minor inconvenience for the Democrats but a significant and regrettable...
Photos: Knights of Columbus Special Peoples Field Day
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Ashland/Hopkinton recently held its Special Peoples Field Day on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon at the Ashland Fish & Game Club, which generously donates its field and facilities for the annual event. Thanks to...
Letter to the Editor: Step up, get involved in town
Do you know who runs the Town of Hopkinton? We the residents do. We have a Special Town Meeting coming up Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with important issues. Will you attend? There are a number of town boards and committees that are responsible for significant contributions in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 31
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. Last week, the financial picture surrounding the proposed new Grades 2-4 facility on Hayden Rowe...
