It’s no secret that many longtime Hopkinton homeowners are struggling to remain in town, hampered by the increasing residential tax rate. What also should not be a secret is that assistance is available thanks to donations from residents and businesses in town. The...
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BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 18 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: Thursday, Sept. 19
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 Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted to disband the Upper Charles Trail Committee,...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 18
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 announced Tuesday that it has declared a mandatory state of water supply conservation for...
Photos: Afternoon on Town Common
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured some tranquil scenes at the Town Common recently.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Citizens Input Group recently completed a survey of...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. The School Committee spent much of Thursday’s meeting discussing the fiscal year 2026 budget process...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day
The Friends of Hopkinton hosted its annual Family Day event on Saturday at the Hopkinton schools complex. The day featured live entertainment, food trucks, activities for people of all ages and fireworks.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 13
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. Faith Community Church reflects on its history and deep connection with the town of Hopkinton as it...
Faith Community Church celebrates tricentennial
Not many churches in America can say they’ve been around for 100 years. Far fewer, like Faith Community Church in Hopkinton, can brag about reaching 300. “Think of all the churches that were planted at the same time as us,” said Faith Community Church (FCC) lead...
Photos: Super Sundae Sunday at Hopkinton Public Library
The Hopkinton Public Library celebrated the start of its extended operating hours with a Super Sundae Sunday ice cream social this past Sunday.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 12
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 Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with...
Photos: Car show at Sandy Beach
The Lake Maspenock Preservation Association hosted its first community car show at the Sandy Beach parking lot this past Sunday. Awards were presented as part of the event.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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. The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night raised some concerns to the design team for the...
Photos: AshHop Porchfest
The 2024 Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest took place Saturday afternoon. The grassroots music festival featured 26 acts at 12 different resident venues across both towns.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. On Monday night, the Historic District Commission heard updates for a plan to erect a life-size...
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
Weston Nurseries held its annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event on Saturday. The day featured live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, and activities for families. Proceeds benefited the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. In a decision announced Friday, the state's police disciplinary commission lifted a suspension...
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 6
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. This week's Independent Thoughts features a look at the upcoming Hopkinton Family Day on Sept. 14,...