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. Boston Marathon legend Rick Hoyt passed away Monday morning due to complications with his respiratory...
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Photos: State Park scenes
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from Hopkinton State Park.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 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 Hopkinton Police Department confirmed in an email Friday morning that Sgt. Tim Brennan has been...
Letter to the Editor: OSPC chair grateful for town’s land purchase
I write to thank Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Ken Weismantel and the Community Preservation Committee, Morrie Gasser and the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, the other members of the Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission, all those who supported the acquisition of...
Harry Hamilton, 78, 1962 HHS graduate
Harry McGregor Hamilton, 78, passed away on May 17 after a brief illness. The son of Douglas and Ruth (Parmenter) Hamilton, Harry was born Oct. 22, 1944. He grew up in Hopkinton along with his older brother, Charlie (or Chuck). A 1962 graduate of Hopkinton High...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Main Street paving this week; detours planned
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will begin the paving of Main Street from the Muffin House Cafe to Ray Street. The work is anticipated to take three days and is weather dependent. To expedite the work, public safety has approved a 7 a.m....
Mosquito spraying scheduled for May 31-June 28
Personnel from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) are scheduled to spray areas of Hopkinton on May 31 and June 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 27 and 28. All dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity...
Photos: Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale
The Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale at the Senior Center began Friday with the book sale. Plants will be available Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Photos: HHS softball tops Holliston in Strike Out Cancer game
The Hopkinton High School softball team defeated Holliston, 13-8, on Thursday in the Strike Out Cancer game, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 19
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 at its meeting Wednesday night took another look at its...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Pepsi
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Pepsi. Here is Baypath's description of 1-year-old Pepsi: “Springtime is Pepsi time! Well, actually, all the time is Pepsi...
Professional Insights: Veterans loans can make home ownership achievable
Home loan interest rates now average around 6.25 percent — making home financing prohibitively expensive for many aspiring homeowners. If you’re a veteran or current service member, or eligible surviving spouse, it’s a good time to see if you qualify to take advantage...
Photo contest winner, May 17 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, May 18
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. Town Manager Norman Khumalo hosted a 90-minute public forum on Tuesday night to receive public input...
Arrests/Police Log, May 17 edition
ARRESTS May 9 5:36 p.m. A caller reported a female in the driver seat possibly passed out and the passenger acting suspiciously in a vehicle on West Main Street. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and arrested a 37-year-old from Leominster on a...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 17
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 High School senior Ryan Hwang does not remember a time when music was not part of his life....
Town hosts municipal property master planning public forum May 24
The town will host a public forum on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center (25 Mayhew Street) to seek input on municipal property master planning. Residents are invited to provide opinions on how properties such as Fruit Street, the former Center School...
Senior Snippets, May 17 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...
Real Estate Transactions, May 17 edition
Water Department: Dirty water issues across town
The Water Department announced Tuesday morning that due to multiple brush fires, road reconstruction and unauthorized contractor hydrant use, many areas of town are experiencing dirty water. Crews were to flush hydrants in the affected areas. On Monday, the Fire...