Everyone in Hopkinton knows Bill’s, whether it’s from sharing pizza with a team, having drinks and dinner with friends while catching a game, or ordering sandwiches to go for lunch or a cooking-free night at home. The popular restaurant in the heart of Hopkinton has...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Kayley. Here is Baypath's description of Kayley: “Are you looking to help a senior pup find a home? If you...
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 topic of racism emerged during the public comment period of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting,...
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...
Dorothy L. (Krugley) Lumsden, 96, formerly of Swampscott and Randolph, passed away April 23. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Lumsden, mother of the late Donald William Lumsden, and sister of late siblings Eleanor Evdokimoff, Alexander Krugley, Vera...
ARRESTS April 23 8:40 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle was backing up on the Interstate 495 ramp on West Main Street. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Matthew LaTour, Noah Buentello, Cody Normandin and Kyle Quinzani responded. The State Police were contacted for a...
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 Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the school community Tuesday to share...
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) has voted unanimously to make a donation to the Hopkinton Public Library enabling the purchase of a set of books on the subject of anti-racism. This donation will enable the library to update its already extensive...
Article 40 at the May 6 Annual Town Meeting is a zoning map change proposed for 1 Colonial Avenue, 81 Hayden Rowe Street and 83 Hayden Rowe Street via a citizens’ petition. It is to see if the town will vote to change the zoning district for land at 1 Colonial Ave...
I have enjoyed the pleasure and the privilege of getting to know Peter Mimmo as a good friend and neighbor. Peter currently serves on the Hopkinton Board of Assessors, and he has been a very positive influence there. He has decided to run for Hopkinton Select Board....
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors on Sunday afternoon at Weston Nurseries. The event, supported by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, included food, music and dance, and children of all ages enjoyed playing with colors.
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
The fourth-ranked javelin thrower in the state, Perryman has a personal best of 171 feet. He also holds the school record in the 25-pound weight throw. “One of the things I appreciate most about Russell is his dedication to learning the technical aspects of the...
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 continued to deal with divisiveness over the past couple of weeks, as an accusation of...
Below is the full text of the town counsel’s response to the HopNews attorney who sent a demand letter to Select Board vice chair Shahidul Mannan last week. The HopNews attorney had called for a public apology by Mannan for his accusations that HopNews played a role...
I write in support of Kyla McSweeney for one of the open Hopkinton Select Board positions. I have known Kyla and her family for over a decade. Her decision to run for this position is founded on her concern for the challenges being faced in our community. Kyla has a...
Nancy Carolyn Bailey, 87, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at her home on April 26. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ruth A. (Taplin) and Paul A. Newsome. She was the wife of 29 years to the late Bruce G. Bailey. Nancy and her sister, Patricia, grew...
I know Peter Mimmo to be a man devoted to family and community, present and responsive at community events, respectful, speaking with you on your own level. Also of primary note, actively engaged in addressing pressing environmental issues facing the town. Open and...
