This tale takes place during April school vacation in 1954. Things were a lot different then. The Fire Department’s three engines operated out of the old wooden fire station that would be razed in the summer of 1954 to make room for the new station. There were no...
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 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. Hopkinton High School senior Ryan Hwang does not remember a time when music was not part of his life....
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 16
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. Hopkinton voters chose Adam Munroe and Susan Stephenson to fill the two vacant spots on the School...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 15
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 Annual Town Election is today from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. We have...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 11
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 high-speed police pursuit through the center of Hopkinton during morning rush hour ended with a...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 11
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. In what was described as one of its most significant decisions, the Elementary School Building...
Photos: Spring in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from around town this spring.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 10
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. Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter entered a plea of not guilty to three counts...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 9
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. Thanks to an outstanding showing at a state leadership conference, 22 members of Hopkinton High...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 8
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. Some have questioned why former Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter — recently charged with child...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 5
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 future of the Upper Charles Trail Committee is to be discussed at the Select Board meeting on...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 4
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. With the Annual Town Election coming up on May 15, we invited all candidates to answer some basic...
Independent Thoughts: May 5-14 Restaurant Week aims to be ‘bigger and better’
The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Restaurant Week is set to run from May 5-14 — from Cinco de Mayo until Mother’s Day. The event is designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore the town’s restaurants, many of whom will be offering special meals and...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 3
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 Upper Charles Trail Committee was sent a strong message by Town Meeting on Tuesday,...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 2
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. Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter, who was placed on administrative leave last...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 1
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. Annual Town Meeting is tonight, starting at 7 p.m., at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 28
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 candidates Ashley Fogg and Susan Stephenson took center stage as two of the three...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 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. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night addressed concerns about the tree clearing...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 26
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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, representatives from the town’s emergency services and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 25
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. Residents of the Springwood neighborhood might not be too excited about the tree cutting underway off...