I met Shahidul Mannan a few years ago when he was first running for Select Board and I was running for the Hopkinton Housing Board. I knew right away that he was a wonderful and kind man, because I was pretty nervous on the day we all pulled our nomination papers. I...
I am writing to express my strong support for Matthew Kizner in his candidacy for Hopkinton’s Select Board. For the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside Matt on our town’s Capital Improvement Committee. Throughout this time, I have witnessed...
I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan. Shahidul has tirelessly served our community on various boards and commissions for a number of years, which has given him the knowledge and experience to best help our town going forward. What I’ve always been particularly...
Jane E. (Forsey) Dunphy, 96, died April 28, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Dunphy, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in Charlton, she was the daughter of the late George and Estella (Congdon) Forsey. Her...
Richard “Dick” Holt Ernst, a spirited naval aviator, Harvard-educated businessman and adventurer with a witty intellect, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. He was 93. Born June 22, 1931, Dick was the third child of Frederick S. and Roberta Ernst. He grew up in...
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. Timlin Memorial Event features 5K race, family fun day This year's Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will...
As our community approaches the critical choice of electing our next members, I humbly request my fellow citizens to support Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. In a time when public education faces unprecedented challenges at the federal level, it is more important...
I write to you in my support of Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. I did not know Shahidul before he was elected to his first term on the Select Board. Since then, I have contacted him many times with my thoughts, concerns and requests...
Phyllis A. Bullard, 98, of Sutton, formerly of Hopkinton and Framingham, passed away April 23, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was the wife of the late George M. Bullard. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anne (Atchison)...
For anyone who missed the Meet the Candidates Night put on by the Women’s Club, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways about Shahidul Mannan. I think it’s always a good question when candidates are asked if they’ve volunteered in town before. It helps inform your...
Louise Olive (Cole) Lawson, 90, of Hopkinton passed away April 19, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edith May (Thomas) Cole and George Henry Cole. She was the wife of the late Arthur Stanley Lawson. Louise enjoyed life to the fullest and made...
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. HPL brings back popular seed library program Started last year and funded in part by the Hopkinton...
I am writing to support Shahidul Mannan in his reelection campaign for Select Board. Shahidul has the experience to lead our town through the difficult issues we will face in the next few years. He takes the time to research, analyze data and listen to diverse...
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 Anacoco. Here is Baypath's description of Anacoco: “Looking for a playful pup to brighten your days? Say hello to...
Metrowest Boston tends to have high levels of radon in many homes, because we have a lot of rock or ledge in the area. As rock and ground erode, it releases a naturally occurring gas called radon into our atmosphere. You can't see it, and you can't smell it. High...
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. Annual PJB spring cleaning fundraiser runs through mid-June Residents looking for help in cleaning...
I write to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan, who is running for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. Since taking office, I have met many new friends and worked with many wonderful people in Hopkinton from all different perspectives, so I don’t typically...
I first met Matt Kizner when I first ran for a position on the Select Board. He was there with me at Select Board meetings and at Know Your Vote events. What struck me was his questioning of positions and his no-nonsense approach to gathering facts for a measured...
Learning through play, individualized instruction and plenty of time outdoors are available for children enrolled in Miss Tanya’s Woodland School kindergarten in Westborough. “The program is perfect for kids who just miss or make the cutoff for public kindergarten,”...
