Mary H. Brown, 85, of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 6. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lillie (Wood) Henry. She was the wife of 61 years to the late George A. Brown. A beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend whose vibrant spirit touched...
The Department of Public Works issued a reminder about the winter parking ban that goes into effect Nov. 15 and runs until April 1. Vehicles cannot be parked on any street between 1-6 a.m., except for emergencies. Any vehicle interfering with the DPW’s snow and ice...
ARRESTS November 4 1:21 p.m. A 61-year-old Hopedale resident was arrested at Pinecrest Village and charged with marked lanes violation and OUI liquor. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name...
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 Police Department issued a warning to residents of a recent phone scam targeting...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to visiting Doherty on Tuesday afternoon in the Division 2 tournament. Doherty led 1-0 at the half and 2-0 after Hannah Murray scored her second goal after a long rush upfield and a low hard shot with...
Hopkinton's Scouts BSA troops, Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts are collecting food for the Project Just Because Hopkinton Food Pantry to help residents in need. Residents can place items in plastic bags near their mailbox by 10 a.m. this Saturday (Nov. 11). Bags that are...
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...
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. What started as a fourth-grade school project for Reese Robledo more than five years ago has...
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Friends of Hopkinton Skate Park and the Hopkinton Freedom Team, will host several free open skateboard/BMX jams leading up to the construction/completion of the town's new skate park at EMC...
The Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation held its annual fundraising gala Saturday, with a "Night in Nashville" theme.
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. A Hopkinton Police Department detective’s investigation driven by reports of a “distinctive” pickup...
It was an impressive weekend for Hopkinton High School athletics, as all four teams with playoff games picked up two-score wins. HHS girls soccer remained undefeated with a 3-1 victory over visiting Plymouth North on Sunday. Mairin O’Connor scored in the first half...
The town announced that the Main Street Corridor Project is in winter shutdown. The contractor, A.F. Amorello & Sons, is off-site until spring 2024, barring any emergencies or repairs. Winterization of the project is substantially complete. The Massachusetts...
A recent letter to the editor in the Hopkinton Independent urged Hopkintonians to vote “no” on Article 2, a measure to be considered in the upcoming Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. I understand the author’s concerns about the potential elimination of local caucuses,...
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. Hundreds of students enjoyed free pizza, ice cream and video games at the Town Common on Oct. 20 as...
After a stellar regular season, Hopkinton High School’s fall sports teams are set to begin postseason play. Field hockey is the seventh seed in Division 2 and will host No. 26 Middleborough on Friday at 4 p.m. Volleyball is seeded seventh in Division 2 and hosts...
Marianna Surette, 85, passed away Aug. 9 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Surette, who died in June 2008. Marianna was born in Hopkinton to the late William Joseph Smith and Arlene Stuart (Brown) Smith. She...
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 Dexter. Here is Baypath's description of Dexter: “Watching Dexter bounce around with his favorite toys, you'd...
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 town will decide whether to adopt the state’s energy policy on new building construction at the...
