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 and video of the day. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools...
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Hopkinton schools closed Tuesday due to pending storm
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools will be closed Tuesday due to a winter storm. Snow was expected to start late Monday night and continue throughout the day Tuesday. About 3-6 inches of snow is expected by Tuesday...
HHS Drama Ensemble presents ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ March 9-11
On Dec. 12, 2022, the Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 was arrested and extradited to the United States to stand trial. For many of the Hopkinton High School drama...
Richard Capalucci, 90, spent later years in Hopkinton
Richard (Richie) Joseph Capalucci, 90, loving husband of the late Donna Capalucci and longtime resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23. Born in Framingham, he was the son of late Negrina (Uva) and Oto Capalucci and brother to the late Tony Capalucci and...
HPD to conduct alcohol compliance checks
The Hopkinton Police Department announced Monday that it will conduct underage alcohol compliance checks over the next few months. The police will visit each licensed establishment to ensure compliance with all the rules, regulations and policies related to selling or...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, Hillers senior Sean Golembiewski became a state...
HHS Sports Roundup: Golembewski wins state 55 hurdles title; basketball, boys hockey, girls hockey set for postseason play
Coming off his first-place finish in the state Division 2 meet a week earlier, Hopkinton High School senior Sean Golembiewski won the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 7.60 seconds at the state Meet of Champions on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center...
Photos: Winter in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some picturesque photos from around town after the latest winter storm.
Guelfi to retire as Parks & Rec director
Parks & Recreation Director Jay Guelfi will retire later this year, the town announced Friday. "We are grateful to Jay for his dedication to Hopkinton Parks and Recreation,” Parks & Rec Commissioner Dan Terry stated via a town press release. “He has had a...
Professional Insights: Home prices headed higher
In 2021, we saw a great increase in the Metrowest Boston home sale prices — up 26.5 percent in some towns. In spring 2022, while some buyers were hoping for a recession and for prices to decline, other buyers were out buying at full force and taking advantage of low...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. Students at Hopkinton High School now can learn anatomy and physiology using authentic and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Remy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Remy. Here is Baypath's description of Remy: “Remy is a big goofball, just look at that smile! He loves to play...
Photo contest winner, Feb. 22 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...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family....
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 21 edition
POLICE LOG February 14 12:14 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz checked on East Main Street property. 3:48 a.m. Sergeant William Burchard made checks of South Street property. 7:58 a.m. The Upton Police Department reported an erratic red Dodge headed toward Hopkinton on West...
Newspaper: Feb. 22, 2023
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Real estate transactions, Feb. 21 edition
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. As it turns out, the cow who made news last year after escaping from a slaughterhouse was...
Business Briefs: Blackstone advisors recognized
Blackstone Valley Wealth Management’s two advisors, James Valis and Gregg Manis, recently were recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Director Club and Freedom Club, respectively. With more than 19,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, LPL awards select...
Senior Snippets, Feb. 22 edition
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...