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,”...
I had the pleasure of working with Shahidul Mannan on the Select Board from 2022 until the end of my last term in 2024. I’ve come to appreciate his dedication to the town and to respect his insight and focus on measurable accomplishments, particularly when developing...
ARRESTS April 17 12:44 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin checked on a motor vehicle parked outside of the LNG plant on Wilson Street and subsequently arrested the driver, a 47-year-old Worcester resident, and charged him with trespassing, OUI liquor, second offense, and...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
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. Forum to allow residents to interface with town officials on ATM articles Ahead of the May 5 Annual...
Morin is ranked among the top throwers in both the Tri-Valley League and Division 2 statewide. His early-season bests of 43 feet in the shot put and 131 feet in the discus, according to coach Mike Donahue, “look to be a harbinger of bigger performances to come, as his...
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. Select Board to review finalized draft of zero-emission vehicle policy The Select Board is set to...
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....
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. Health Department seeks public comment on nicotine-free policies The Health Department has set a...
Gertrud Elsasser Bacon, beloved mother and Oma, died April 14, 2025, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in 1938 as second daughter to Frida Wagner and Gerhard Elsäßer (Elsaesser) in Aufhausen, Geislingen an der Steige,...
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. HMS Drama to bring 'Beetlejuice Jr.' to stage May 2-3 Hopkinton Middle School Drama will stage a...
A two-year captain, Bouvier recorded her 100th career point in the Hillers’ opening game this season, a 19-4 rout of Holliston, and had 11 goals through the team’s first seven games. “Rachel is a strong midfielder who is a threat on either end of the field,” coach...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Chloe. Here is Baypath's description of Chloe: "Chloe has it all — brains, beauty and the biggest heart. The only...
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. Health Department says federal funding cuts may impact trainings, vaccination services Health...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG April 8 7:56 a.m. Officer Justin Cappuccio assisted an Oliver Lane resident who was locked out of her house. 8:47 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed community relations on Hayden Rowe Street during school drop-off. 11:15...
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. Bystander intervention training to focus on skills to stand up for 'vulnerable people' Sometimes...
