Hopkinton Family Day was held Saturday, with activities on the school fields during the day and fireworks in the the evening.
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 12: HFD to host home sprinkler demonstration Saturday
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. HFD to demonstrate efficacy of home sprinklers during Family Day The Hopkinton Fire Department, in...
HALT seeks to grow as it celebrates 30 years of open space conservation
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 11: Select Board OKs plan to sign on to opioid settlements
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. Town cleared to participate in opioid settlements The Select Board on Tuesday voted to allow the town...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 10: Repair Fair returns Sept. 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 of the day. Senior Center to bring back Repair Fair The Hopkinton Senior Center's annual Repair Fair will return...
Photos: Late summer at Legacy Farms
Photographer Amit Jagdale recently captured scenes of late summer in the Legacy Farms housing development.
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 9: 110 Grill co-founder takes over former Hillers Pizza location
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. Crust & Co. to retain menu, employees as Hillers Pizza changes hands An experienced restaurateur...
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Spring of Hope" by Ben Liang, Linda Xie and Yixuan Li; an untitled piece by...
Photos: Puzzle race at library
The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a sold-out puzzle race Sunday.
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 8: Trails Club plans guided tour of Old Town Road
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. Trails Club walk will cover history of area around Lake Maspenock A special guided trail tour...
Photos: 50th PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common. This year marked the festival's 50th anniversary.
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 5: HPL to host puzzle race this weekend
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. Library brings back popular puzzle race event Bragging rights are on the line once again as teams...
Tales from a Townie: The Squatter
Through the 1980s, we owned a cottage in Dennis Port, on Cape Cod. We had many great times there. It was a small place. I used to say it had 1 1/2 bedrooms, and the small bedroom was so small that you had to hang the curtains on the outside of the windows! We would...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Junie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Junie. Here is Baypath's description of Junie: “Junie, a shy and sensitive shepherd, was one of more than a dozen...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 4: Masters, Stephenson reconcile over School Committee comment
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. School Committee members say 'unprofessional' comment intended as joke Two members of the School...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 3 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 3: MassDOT sets public hearing about I-495/I-90 project
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. Hearing about I-495/I-90 interchange to cover milestones, public comment An upcoming virtual public...
Vellanki shines on world chess stage
Chess has taken Devansh Vellanki to some interesting places. The Hopkinton resident has competed in national and worldwide tournaments throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, South America and Georgia — the country next to Russia, not the state next to...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 2: HCA to host master class with renowned painters
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. HCA invites master painters to teach impressionism Novice and seasoned artists alike will have a...
Historical Society to offer course on Hopkinton history this fall
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
