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. Speaking about potential design themes for the new Elmwood School that could be connected to...
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David Childers, 78
David Haskell Childers of Hopkinton died at home on Feb. 17. He was 78 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Harriman of Brockton, and his son, David Childers of Middleboro. He also is survived by his sister, Donna Boyd of East Bridgewater. A former...
HHS boys hockey ousted from state tourney with OT loss
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team's bid for an upset in the state tournament came up short Wednesday night with a 5-4 overtime loss to host Masconomet at Valley Forum in Haverhill. Hopkinton led 3-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two, but Masconomet...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dr. Pepper
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 Dr. Pepper. Here is Baypath's description of Dr. Pepper: "Hello, I'm Dr. Pepper, the most adorable senior you'll...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 29
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 at its meeting Tuesday night discussed the creation of a clean water/PFAS...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 28 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 February 20 1:00 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon checked on Wood Street...
HDTC to hold caucus this Friday for Democratic State Convention
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee announced that it will hold a caucus this Friday at 6 p.m. to nominate Democratic State Convention delegates. The meeting will be held on the second floor of Hopkinton Town Hall (18 Main Street) in the Select Board room....
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 28
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. What began as a midyear performance review of Hopkinton Police Department Chief Joseph Bennett at...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Wyatt Iantosca
One of the team’s captains, Iantosca recorded six goals and 10 assists for 16 points in 20 regular-season games and helped the Hillers capture the Tri-Valley League Large School Division championship. “Wyatt has been a rock for our team,” coach Scott Hayes stated....
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 27
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. Srilakshmi Venkatesan, a senior at Hopkinton High School, recently was named a top 300 student...
Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 26 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 26
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. Brackets for the state tournaments have been released, and Hopkinton High School teams are making...
Helen Miller, 96
Helen G. Miller, 96, of Hopkinton passed peacefully at home on Feb. 19. She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband, Melvin E Miller, a DJ and program manager at WMEX, WEEI and WRKO in Boston. She was born in Worcester and educated in the Holden...
HHS Sports Roundup: Tourney brackets released
Brackets for the state tournaments have been released, and Hopkinton High School teams are making postseason plans. Boys basketball, which secured the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title courtesy of a thrilling overtime victory over Westwood on Feb. 14, is...
Photos: Icy February
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have photos of ice and snow around town.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 23
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 Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday raised issues with the lack of connection with town...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Daphne
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Daphne. Here is Baypath's description of Daphne: “If you're looking for a girl with a big heart and little legs,...
Business Profile: Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes stress out of clean-outs
Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started the company along...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 22
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 at its meeting Tuesday voted to approve the hiring of Kyla LaPierre as the town’s...
Carol Hurley, 78
On Feb. 13, longtime Hopkinton resident Carol Hurley passed away at the age of 78, surrounded by her family. Ms. Hurley was a resident of Hopkinton for more than three decades, most recently retiring to the East Dennis area of Cape Cod. She was well-known in Hopkinton...