Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement weather.
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 22: Memorial Day events kick off early Monday
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. Memorial Day ceremonies start early Monday at Evergreen Cemetery UPDATE, MAY 25: Memorial Day events...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shayla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Shayla. Here is Baypath's description of Shayla: “Meet Shayla, a playful and affectionate young pup ready to find...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 21: Baypath dogs featured in Patriots schedule release video
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. Pawtriots partnership highlights Baypath, encourages adoption Shelter dogs from Baypath Humane...
Arts Residency: Beth Gismondi
Beth Gismondi began studying art at an early age, later taking on art history as part of her undergraduate studies and earning a master’s in art education from Harvard. She also holds a certificate in children’s book illustration from the Rhode Island School of...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 20: Town seeks residents for police chief search committee
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. Search committee set up to foster community involvement in police chief search The town is seeking...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 19: MHC partners with Red Sox Foundation
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. MHC named community partner for Red Sox mental health initiative Hopkinton-based Mental Health...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 18: 2 contested races, write-in campaigns on today’s Town Election ballot
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 Health, School Committee positions contested in Town Election Town Clerk Connor Degan is...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 15: HMS students take third prize in state science fair
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. Students design state fair project to remove copper ions from water A trio of Hopkinton Middle School...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Jake. Here is Baypath's description of Jake: “After spending two long years waiting in a Florida shelter without...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 14: Proposed state legislation could impact town’s e-bike bylaw
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's e-bike bylaw limited in scope versus proposed Ride Safe Act Whether the town will have to...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 13: Board of Health sets hearing for kratom/synthetic THC regulations
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. Health Department seeks to adjust tobacco regulations, limit sale of kratom/synthetic THC The Board...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 12: Charter Review Committee asks for resident input on possible policy changes
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. Committee launches resident survey following input from town leadership The Charter Review Committee...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 11: Resident wins local Junior Duck Stamp competition
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. Kazanjian's art featured in local, national Duck Stamp contest Hopkinton resident Clifford Kazanjian...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 8: Timlin Memorial Event anticipates 800 runners to hit course
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. Racers, community members to take part in Timlin Memorial Event The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Louie
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 Louie. Here is Baypath's description of Louie: “Louie is a small, sensitive pup looking for a calm home where he...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 7: Girl Scouts benefit little libraries, donation boxes with Bronze Award 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. Scouts seek second Bronze Award with community donation box project Girl Scouts from Troop 64080 are...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 6: Parliamentary concerns remain after ATM dissolution
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. Auciello resident: 'Town Meeting is not over' Confusion over parliamentary procedure lingers after...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 5: Select Board to review new CV license policy draft
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. New CV licensing policy requires CORI/SORI, clears up HPD role The Select Board will discuss a new...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 4: Motions in citizens’ petition not called for vote due to quorum issues at ATM
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. Auciello Drive-related motions could come back to future meeting Residents will not have a chance to...
