Residents gathered on the Town Common on Sunday for the Hopkinton Farmers Market. The market runs noon-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 13.
Photos: Hopkinton Farmers Market
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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 2
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 and Milford police were engaged in a high-speed pursuit up Route 85 to the Southboro line...
Letter to the Editor: Kramer for Governor’s Council
Most of you know Muriel Kramer, a person whose service to the community is remarkable. As someone who has seen Muriel in action for the past several decades, I know her to be conscientious, tenacious and not the least bit hesitant to stand by her convictions. She is...
Mosquito spraying scheduled for September
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel will be in Hopkinton to spray for mosquito control on Sept. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. The dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposes South Street rezoning
I attended the Aug. 26 Zoning Advisory Committee meeting where Marguerite Concrete’s proposal to rezone the corner of Hayward Street and South Street was discussed. Again! Brief history: Marguerite purchased these lots (zoned residential), admitted awareness of...
Phillip Gradie, 85
Phillip Gradie, 85, passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the husband of Grace (Giardana) Gradie, to whom he was married for 61 years. Phillip was born on Nov. 5, 1938, to Joseph V. and Lois (O’Hanlon) Gradie in Arlington....
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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. After Wednesday night's Board of Appeals meeting filled to capacity on Zoom, blocking others from...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mercy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Mercy. Here is Baypath's description of Mercy: “Looking for a joyful companion for hikes, neighborhood walks and...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 29
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. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, chair Brian Herr painted a stark picture of the town's current...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 28 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 August 20 12:47 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 28
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. At Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting, members discussed an updated proposal for...
Letter to the Editor: Civil for Governor’s Council
I’m writing to share why I’m voting for Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in the Democratic primary on Sept. 3. I know Tamisha personally, and I am inspired by her story. She is the proud daughter of Haitian immigrants who came to the United States in search of...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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. A fundraiser has been started for the family of the man who passed away at Lake Whitehall this past...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 26 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 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. A 43-year-old Hopkinton man died following a motorcycle crash in Milford on Saturday, according to...
Rose Crettien, 74
Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton died Aug. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Winthrop. She was the daughter of the late Frances Kanegis and Irving Steinberg. She is survived by...
Letter to the Editor: Police interaction appreciated
I just want to give some positive recognition to the Hopkinton Police. I was playing tennis with my 11-year-old son [earlier this summer]. My other son was playing basketball on the basketball courts. I looked over from the tennis court and there was a cop shooting...
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Aug. 21 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...
Donna Baldwin, 75
Donna Marie Irvine Baldwin, 75, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at her home in Kinston, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. and Ruth C. Irvine, longtime Hopkinton residents, and her sister, Ruth C. Taylor. Donna...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 23
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 man rescued at Lake Whitehall was pronounced dead Thursday night, according to a press release from...
