The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the two Fruit Street bridges will be closed at different times this week. The bridge over the MBTA tracks and the Sudbury River will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday night through 5 a.m. Wednesday for final...
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 Toby. Here is Baypath's description of Toby: “ ‘Lots to love’ is the perfect way to describe our friend Toby. This...
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 Town Meeting on Wednesday narrowly rejected adoption of the MBTA Communities Act zoning...
I am happy to be writing this letter on behalf of my fellow candidate for Select Board, Brian Herr. The last two weeks have been very encouraging for me as I've gotten to know my fellow candidate at the recent Meet the Candidates events and debate. I feel that...
ARRESTS May 4 2:50 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Tyler Staback responded to a motor vehicle accident on North Mill Street and reported the vehicle struck a rock. A tow truck removed the vehicle. A 41-year-old resident of Hidden Brick Road in Hopkinton was...
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. Supporters of fired Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan got a major moral victory Tuesday at the...
It truly is an honor for me to endorse Kyla McSweeney for Select Board. Kyla was one of the first people I met when I moved to Hopkinton, and I have always and continue to admire her commitment to the town of Hopkinton. Kyla is an inclusive leader; she is committed to...
A captain, Locke medaled in three events at last month’s State Relays (shuttle hurdles, high jump and 4x200). Then a few days later, she won the 400 hurdles and took second in the 100 hurdles and high jump to help the Hillers beat rival Holliston and extend their...
Like many residents of Hopkinton, we moved to this town with our four kids for the excellent schools. Since 2011, Hopkinton has been our home, and we enjoy the wonderful community and opportunities the town provides. A rite of passage raising elementary-aged children...
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’s Annual Town Meeting, residents debated the need for an addition and renovations at...
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Peter Mimmo for Select Board. I have known Peter for over 10 years, after meeting his wife through a mutual friend. Throughout the campaign, as the two of us run for Select Board, I am only more impressed with Peter's...
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. Annual Town Meeting is tonight, with a Special Town Meeting set for the following evening. We have...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of a bunny he spotted recently.
The Hopkinton Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual who drove a car onto the golf course at Hopkinton Country Club on Saturday. The car "caused significant damage and came dangerously close to several golfers," the police...
I am currently abroad on business, but as the chair of the Planning Board, I wish to express my support for Article 39, MBTA Communities Zoning. The zoning is designed with three main goals: 1. Legal compliance, thereby avoiding lawsuits against Hopkinton and...
The town on Friday provided an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, following an April 30 meeting with representatives from engineering firm VHB, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, project contractor Amorello and Eversource. Eversource continues to...
Hopkinton High School recently hosted a signing day for athletes to announce their college commitments. The athletes were accompanies by their families.
In my opinion, the press holds an important position as the “Fourth Estate,” with responsibility to serve as a watchdog on government. In that regard, I’m disappointed by the Independent’s coverage of the April 30 Select Board meeting, which was addressed in two...
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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, Hopkinton's Ryan Hwang, a freshman at the University of Southern...
