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...
John R. McBride, 86, died Nov. 1 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Carol A. (McManus) McBride, to whom he was married for 62 years. Born in Milford, he was the son of George J. and Dorothy (McKinnon) McBride, formerly of Hopkinton. A longtime Hopkinton...
It is time to replace Elmwood School whether we, as a community, like it or not. The Elmwood building can no longer support the size of the current student population, and in the next 10 years that population is expected to grow over 20%. If Elmwood does not pass, the...
ARRESTS October 29 4:55 a.m. A caller reported parties passed out in a vehicle on South Street. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Augusto Diaz responded, arrested a 21-year-old Northbridge resident and charged him with marked lanes violation, negligent operation...
I write to express my wholehearted support for the proposed new elementary school. As a dedicated advocate for educational programming, parent of three students and concerned citizen, I believe a “yes” vote on the Elmwood School project is crucial for the continued...
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 Commission on Disability at its hybrid meeting Monday night added new language to its draft...
I am chair of the Hopkinton Democrats, but I am writing to express a personal opinion. The opinion is that voting at Special Town Meeting to eliminate local caucuses would result in, at most, a minor inconvenience for the Democrats but a significant and regrettable...
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council of Ashland/Hopkinton recently held its Special Peoples Field Day on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon at the Ashland Fish & Game Club, which generously donates its field and facilities for the annual event. Thanks to...
Do you know who runs the Town of Hopkinton? We the residents do. We have a Special Town Meeting coming up Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with important issues. Will you attend? There are a number of town boards and committees that are responsible for significant contributions in...
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. Last week, the financial picture surrounding the proposed new Grades 2-4 facility on Hayden Rowe...
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted Rhythms and Raagas on Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough to celebrate Diwali and other South Asian festivals. The event was a musical theater "throwing a spotlight on key traditions and rituals surrounding...
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 report on an external investigation of a Hopkinton Police Department sergeant currently on paid...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, Road Safe may be on-site for sign work — resetting, removing and replacing. Working hours for the Main Street Corridor Project are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. No detours, one-lane closures or road closures are allowed...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its Wicked Weekend festivities Friday through Sunday. Events included The Haunt at the Hopkinton YMCA all weekend, a pickleball tournament at the high school tennis courts during the day Saturday, Trunk or Treat at the Hopkinton...
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA...
