I write to express my wholehearted support for the proposed new elementary school. As a dedicated advocate for educational programming, parent of three students and concerned citizen, I believe a “yes” vote on the Elmwood School project is crucial for the continued...
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 1
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 Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 1 edition
Letter to the Editor: Party caucuses serve important role
I am chair of the Hopkinton Democrats, but I am writing to express a personal opinion. The opinion is that voting at Special Town Meeting to eliminate local caucuses would result in, at most, a minor inconvenience for the Democrats but a significant and regrettable...
Photos: Knights of Columbus Special Peoples Field Day
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Ashland/Hopkinton recently held its Special Peoples Field Day on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon at the Ashland Fish & Game Club, which generously donates its field and facilities for the annual event. Thanks to...
Letter to the Editor: Step up, get involved in town
Do you know who runs the Town of Hopkinton? We the residents do. We have a Special Town Meeting coming up Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with important issues. Will you attend? There are a number of town boards and committees that are responsible for significant contributions in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 31
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. Last week, the financial picture surrounding the proposed new Grades 2-4 facility on Hayden Rowe...
Photos: SACH Rhythms and Raagas
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rhythms and Raagas on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough to celebrate Diwali and other South Asian festivals. The event was a musical theater "throwing a spotlight on key traditions and rituals surrounding...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 30
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 report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sign work possible this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, Road Safe may be on-site for sign work — resetting, removing and replacing. Working hours for the Main Street Corridor Project are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. No detours, one-lane closures or road closures are allowed...
Photos: HCA’s Wicked Weekend
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its Wicked Weekend festivities Friday through Sunday. Events included The Haunt at the Hopkinton YMCA all weekend, a pickleball tournament at the high school tennis courts during the day Saturday, Trunk or Treat at the Hopkinton...
Professional Insights: Don’t leave your IRA to the IRS
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA...
Richard Olson, 58, former Hopkinton resident
Richard L. Olson, 58, of Mattapoisett died Oct. 18 unexpectedly, at home. Born and raised in Boston, son of Nancy W. (Weirsman) Olson of Boston and the late Thomas E. Olson, Rick was a 1983 graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 25 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: Friday, Oct. 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. Traffic and the cost of a proposed new Elmwood School were among the concerns of residents attending...
Photos: Senior Center Halloween party
The Senior Center hosted its annual Halloween party on Thursday afternoon.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Harry
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Harry. Here is Baypath's description of Harry: “Introducing Harry! He may not be as famous as Harry Potter, but...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 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. Given the recent debate over the Select Board’s role in the hiring and promotion of police officers...
David Sherman, 76, former Woodville resident
David R. Sherman, 76, of Milford and formerly of Woodville, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 8 after a long-fought battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara, his ex-wife, Eileen Emberger, his children, Scott, Kathleen, Andrew and...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 25 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 October 17 2:19 a.m. On East Main Street, Officer Nicholas Walker...