Hopkinton Independent
Upper, main beaches at State Park again unsafe for swimming
The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park returned to an unsafe level for swimming due to an increase in enterococci bacteria over the past week, according to water sample test results released Friday, while the water quality at the main beach...
Roadwork continues on multiple streets in town
The town's Department of Public Works provided an update on roadwork for five streets that started earlier this month. Affected roads are: Appaloosa Circle, Ridge Road, Breakneck Hill Road, Glen Road (from Lumber Street to Breakneck Hill Road) and Gibbon Road. From...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 25
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 Select Board at its two-hour meeting Wednesday night voted 4-0-1 to endorse a budget...
Photos around town
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos from around town during a wet August.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 24
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 Elementary School Building Committee voted 6-0 on Tuesday to approve a budget not to exceed...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 23 edition
ARRESTS August 17 12:26 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street, and Officer Shannon Beloin and Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded as backup. A 47-year-old Holliston resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, 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. The Hopkinton Health Department announced Tuesday afternoon that it decided to spray local ball...
Bo Whalen, 70, longtime resident
Robert “Bo” Whalen, 70, a longtime Hopkinton resident, died Aug. 20 at his home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Savage, and brothers, Mike Whalen of Hopkinton, and Jack Whalen and wife Vita of Houston. Bo also is survived by Mike’s...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 23 edition
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 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 Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department...
Dorothy McLellan, 94
Dorothy (Scott) McLellan, 94, of Hopkinton passed away Aug. 5. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. McLellan Sr. of Framingham. Mrs. McLellen worked as a visiting nurse in the Metrowest area for many years. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Joseph E McLellan Jr. of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk, bike lane work continues
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will form and pour sidewalks between Muffin House Cafe and Ash Street, pave the top mix on the bike lane, place loam in various areas and perform various on-site cleanup in the same area. On the west side of...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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. The annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday, and we have photos from the event....
Letter to the Editor: Main Street intersection a debacle
Which ivory tower engineers revamped the intersection of Hayden Rowe and Main Street, incomprehensibly scooping out a huge semicircle from the corner, forcing cars to veer into the other lane? With now such dangerously tight quarters, get ready to hear the explosions...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo; adoption fees waived for certain dogs in August
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Milo. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: “Milo is a playful dog who enjoys spending time with people and other...
Photos: Senior Center Ice Cream Social
The annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday.
Sports Roundup: Mikulis reaps honors after standout lax season at Haverford
Hopkinton’s Tiffany Mikulis was named a 2023 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association second-team All-American following her stellar season as a sophomore midfielder at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Mikulis, the Centennial Conference Midfielder of the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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. The Elementary School Building Committee will vote on a budget for the proposed new Elmwood School on...
Hopkinton State Park upper beach reopens, main beach still deemed unsafe for swimming
The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park returned to a safe level, while the water quality at the main beach remains unsuitable for swimming due to enterococci bacteria, according to water sample test results released Wednesday. Results were...
