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The four seasons of the Center School land: Spring — We hear the sounds of birds announcing the end of winter as they forage for insects and seeds and build nests. Among them are cardinals, woodpeckers, bluebirds, robins, etc. Salamanders have been spotted emerging...
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 School Committee on Thursday reached a consensus to narrow down its name choices for the new...
The Friends of Hopkinton's annual Family Fling was held Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School, moved from the Town Common due to rain.
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works announced that work will begin on the Fruit Street bridge over the MBTA tracks/Sudbury River on Monday (March 25), according to information from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Work is scheduled daily from 7...
As spring and summer approach, you may think about getting rid of old items that have made walking through your basement difficult or finding things in your attic impossible. Or maybe you may want to give your home an uncluttered look in advance of a real estate open...
Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment as well. Here are some suggestions for doing just that: • Improve...
Anne Marie “Isabelle” Pettepit, 88, of Hopkinton passed away March 19. Born in Notre Dame, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Celina (Poirer) and Joseph Delaney. She was the wife of 43 years to the late Francis D. Pettepit. Isabelle was an independent...
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 Upper Charles Trail Committee met Wednesday night for the first time in nine months at the...
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 Boston Marathon detail assignment six years ago for Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Krauss...
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...
I have always loved the quiet and calmness experienced while visiting cemeteries, and as a resident of Woodville have often enjoyed walks through our Evergreen Cemetery with its bounty of beautiful trees lining the roadways. Recently, while walking into Evergreen, I...
Vienna Rivard was awarded a Massachusetts Institute of Technology OMEGA scholarship for her work founding an intergenerational book club in Hopkinton. The MIT AgeLab awards annual scholarships to high school students who lead or develop intergenerational programs —...
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 March 12 12:45 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Clinton...
Children attending summer camp at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center are always excited by the wide selection of programs and the facility. Over nine weeks, those enrolled in traditional camp can try archery, improve swimming skills, tackle the rope course and play...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Tootsie. Here is Baypath's description of Tootsie: “Introducing our newest senior, little Tootsie! This little...
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. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe announced at Monday evening’s Board of Health meeting that...
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...
The twin speedsters capped the indoor season by racing in the shuttle hurdles at the national championship meet March 10. “Dependable selfless competitors, in the biggest moments they never shy away from the opportunity to come through for the team, whether it’s...
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. High school participants in the School the World service program are referred to as “world changers.”...
