Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 18: Fire risk remains high as HFD combats brush fires
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. As HFD battles more brush fires, reducing hazards is key The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a...
Gerald Cassidy Jr., 86
Gerald (Jerry) Cassidy Jr., 86, formerly of Edgewood, Rhode Island, passed away on Oct. 19, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Halpin) Cassidy. They had been married for 55 years. Jerry had been a seasonal resident in Bonita...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 15: Upcoming STM vote highlights MBTA Communities deadline
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. Deadline for MBTA zoning looms ahead of Town Meeting Monday's Special Town Meeting will see a vote on...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposes STM Article 8
I urge the taxpayers of Hopkinton to vote no on Article 8 until a strategic plan is offered that is realistic for the townspeople of Hopkinton, agreed upon by the Planning Board, that then can be brought to the state. The first plan was voted down at Town Meeting and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: McKinley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is McKinley. Here is Baypath's description of McKinley: “McKinley has been patiently waiting for her forever home, and she’s...
Professional Insights: How can business owners plan for an exit?
If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you’re like...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 14: Gas station project withdrawn
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. Developer pulls plug on proposed gas station/country store As quick as it started, Wednesday night's...
Newspaper: Nov. 13, 2024
Letter to the Editor: OSPC supports STM Article 5
I write as chair of the Open Space Preservation Commission. Because of a prior contractual agreement, I will miss the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The Open Space Preservation Commission supports Article 5, to transfer care, custody and control of Hughes Farm...
Letter to the Editor: Chamber of Commerce supports STM Articles 4, 8
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce supports the Special Town Meeting Article 4 proposal, that the town impose a local sales tax on meals (meals tax). The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously supports a local meals excise tax in order to specifically help...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 13 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG November 5 1:18 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon made checks of South Street property. 5:26 a.m. Sgt. Scott van Raalten and Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officer Sean McKeon assisted with the election, following voters’ ballots from Town Hall on...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Nov. 13 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 13: Board of Appeals to vote on gas station variance
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. Board of Appeals to vote on gas station variance tonight The fate of a use variance request for a...
Letter to the Editor: HRTC chair opposes NPVIC
Massachusetts is one of several Democrat-controlled states that have adopted the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). What does this mean? When fully enacted, Massachusetts will have given up its right to award its Electoral College votes based on how the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kelsey Carlson
In her final year as a member of the 18-22 program at Hopkinton High School, Carlson was an original member of the unified team in 2018 and is serving as captain this season. She has been “an exemplary teammate and ambassador for our program over the years,” coach Jay...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 12: HFD battles multiple brush fires
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. Fire department tackles multiple brush fires as drought persists The last few days have been busy for...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 11 edition
Library Corner, Nov. 13 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 X,...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 11: Hopkinton honors its veterans
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. Hopkinton honors veterans with ceremony, appreciation dinner At 11 a.m. at the Hopkinton Senior...
