As we head into the holiday season, there are reminders that not everyone has the means to celebrate the same way. But thanks to Faith Community Church’s Families Helping Families program and Project Just Because, some 600 children in the area will enjoy donated gifts...
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 27: Football alumni sought for 100th Thanksgiving game
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/Ashland football alumni invited to 100th game When the Hopkinton High School football team...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 26: HCA to host hosts festival of lights at holiday stroll
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 celebrates cultural traditions with festival of lights “Hope” will light up the Town Common at...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 25: HCA holds open call for Winged Feet exhibition
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 seeks artist submissions for 2025 Winged Feet exhibit Submissions are open for the Hopkinton...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 22: Leadership MetroWest gets rebrand
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. Leadership MetroWest revamps brand, website Brandon Ward, executive director of Leadership MetroWest,...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 21: PJB looks for giving tree donations
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. Project Just Because sets up giving trees across Hopkinton Project Just Because is continuing its...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 20: Kilduff steps down from Chamber of Commerce
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. Kilduff focusing on Marathon Center after relinquishing Chamber of Commerce role In its most recent...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 19: Voters pass all STM articles
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. Voters approve all STM articles, debate meals excise tax Voters approved all eight articles on the...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 18: Fire risk remains high as HFD combats brush fires
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. As HFD battles more brush fires, reducing hazards is key The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a...
Photos: SACH GlamJam Diwali Gala at HCA
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton held its GlamJam Diwali Gala at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday. The event, co-funded by Mass Cultural Council, included an interactive performance from Boston Bhangra, Bollywood music and dance and a buffet dinner.
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 15: Upcoming STM vote highlights MBTA Communities deadline
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. Deadline for MBTA zoning looms ahead of Town Meeting Monday's Special Town Meeting will see a vote on...
Independent Thoughts: Library welcomes language learners
Traditionally, libraries have been known as places where talking is discouraged. Not so at the Hopkinton Public Library, where individuals from all over the world are having healthy discussions. The library has been hosting an English Language Learners program, where...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 14: Gas station project withdrawn
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. Developer pulls plug on proposed gas station/country store As quick as it started, Wednesday night's...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Nov. 13 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 13: Board of Appeals to vote on gas station variance
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. Board of Appeals to vote on gas station variance tonight The fate of a use variance request for a...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 12: HFD battles multiple brush fires
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. Fire department tackles multiple brush fires as drought persists The last few days have been busy for...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 11: Hopkinton honors its veterans
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 honors veterans with ceremony, appreciation dinner At 11 a.m. at the Hopkinton Senior...
Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration
Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham on Saturday. Funds raised from the event are donated to the Hopkinton schools.
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 8: HHS girls teams start postseason strong
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. HHS girls teams off to strong postseason start The postseason always is an exciting time, especially...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 7
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. Why do yard signs keep going missing? Back in October, the Hopkinton Independent first reported on a...