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. Members of Hopkinton’s emergency management group met Friday morning to discuss the town’s water...
The Hopkinton High School football team improved to 4-1 with Thursday's 21-14 victory over Medfield.
The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a Read-In at the Town Common on Thursday evening.
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday due to the holiday. For the rest of the week, the focus will be on cleaning the job site for the winter season. This includes temporary pavement for walkways and adjustments of...
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 Water Department announced Thursday morning that due to a power outage, the Ashland...
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross country teams competed against Holliston on a warm Wednesday at Hopkinton State Park. The HHS girls lost a one-point decision, 28-29, in a battle of previously undefeated teams. Holliston senior Carmen Luisi won in 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. At a 10-minute meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted 4-0 to set the date for the Special Town...
George C. Thorsen Jr., 80, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 2 after a period of declining health. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late George Thorsen and the late Gertrude (Daly) Sheriden. He was the husband of Maura (Dale) Thorsen for 54 years. He was the stepson...
ARRESTS September 29 7:26 p.m. On West Main Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Brennan Grimley conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested a 40-year-old Oakhurst Road resident, charging him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended for OUI...
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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night granted an extension of time for the donation of open...
The Hopkinton Fire Department has scheduled its annual Open House for Sunday, Oct. 15. The event, held at the Fire Department headquarters on Main Street, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents (including children) will have the opportunity to view...
It is with deep sadness the family announces that Brandt Christian Davies passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26 at age 31 after a long illness. Brandt was born in Boston and raised in the Roman Catholic faith in Hopkinton. He excelled and possessed an unquenchable...
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. Tim Wakefield never lived in Hopkinton, but his presence was felt here every spring. The Red Sox...
John Thomas McLeod, 62, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19 in Hopkinton after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 14, 1960, in Framingham to the late Roderick and Dorothy McLeod and was raised in Ashland. The youngest of four children, John had always been...
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 Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will install conduits and risers on new utility poles installed along Main Street. Working hours for the Main Street Corridor Project are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. No detours, one-lane closures or road closures...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Dizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Dizzy: “Meet Dizzy, the super-sweet young pup who loves to go on walks,...
You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals. To begin with, let’s look at the basic types of traditional and speculative...
Wet weather continues to create issues for local events. The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest, an event in which 25 bands will perform at residents' homes and other locations, is moving from Saturday to Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The event will start with a party and musical...
