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As the town grows, parking spaces downtown have become more scarce. Plans are in the works to ease the parking crunch, but it will take time, Town Manager Norman Khumalo said. In May, Town Meeting voters approved the town’s purchase of 6 Walcott St. with 32 spaces...
Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town. Meet: Linda Di Bona Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Di Bona:...
It’s become Hopkinton’s kickoff for the holiday season — a day filled with holiday-themed activities — and it’s almost upon us. Saturday, Dec. 7, is shaping up to be quite a busy day in town. The main attraction is the Holiday Stroll (see story, Page 10), featuring...
Some will eat traditional turkey. Others will eat the deep-fried version. But no one will eat alone. Once again, the Woodville Rod & Gun Club will serve Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in the community looking for a place to go on the holiday. Dinner is served from...
Legacy Farms residents push for early street acceptance Residents of Legacy Farms North, frustrated with the lack of progress on the bus stop issue in their community, sought to take advantage of the Dec. 9 Special Town Meeting by pushing to have Legacy Farms Road...
Even as an introspective young girl, Cheryl Melody Baskin knew she preferred to go deep in a conversation, straight to the heart, encouraging others to believe in themselves, discover their own truths and dare to make their dreams a reality. In her newest book,...
After years of protracted efforts to resolve the invasive weed problem, the Lake Maspenock Citizens Input Group is hopeful that a speedy decision can be made after it officially endorsed the idea of combatting the weed outgrowth by means of herbicides. The purpose of...
Runners at the third annual Hopkin10K will enjoy a scenic course that circles Lake Whitehall as they traverse 6.2 miles on Saturday, Dec. 7. It won’t take too long before runners return to Victory Field for the race’s finish. But their impact will last a long time....
With the addition of the Holly Trolleys, community members may roll, as well as stroll, between local businesses at the 2019 Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., will offer the opportunity...
Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town. Meet: Betsy Stevens Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Stevens: “I...
Hopkinton receives AAA credit rating The Town of Hopkinton announced earlier this month that Standard and Poor’s assigned its highest credit rating, AAA, to its general obligation bonds to be used for various municipal purposes. The Triple-A bond rating, as designated...
Resident focuses on turning timid cats into adoptable felines Editor’s note: This is a feature in the Independent called “Hopkinton High-Five” where we salute a resident who has made contributions to the community. Finding forever homes for cats and dogs...
Science writer Hulick releases ‘Strange But True’ As a young child, Kathryn Hulick dreamed of being an author. Curious and creative by nature, she was in awe of everything that seemed magical and mysterious. She penned her first novel in high school and honed her...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will be celebrating self-acceptance and self-expression through the arts as it hosts its fifth annual fundraising gala. The gala, which will be held at HCA’s Delbridge Performing Arts Center from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, is the...
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) will be celebrating the “Festival of Lights” with the Hopkinton community with its annual Diwali Gala dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. This year’s event is themed “A Journey through South...
Fall is road race season in Hopkinton. Among the local races this month were Michael’s Run, where Hopkinton High School football players Sam Lozeau (76) and Owen MacDonald assisted Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center participant Jen Gilman at the Town Common on Oct....
Annual road race benefits RE/MAX Charitable Foundation Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s the slogan of the RE/MAX Executive Charitable Foundation and that’s exactly what the organization has been doing since 2009 — helping provide assistance to individuals and...
MassDOT in Hopkinton Oct. 30 to discuss I-495/I-90 interchange The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will host a meeting at the Marathon Elementary School cafeteria on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. to discuss the I-495/I-90 Interchange...
Fire Department to add staff after FEMA grant The Hopkinton Fire Department was award a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worth $548,000, the town announced in an Oct. 8 press release. The three-year grant, which comes from FEMA’s Staffing for...
A Hopkinton resident and prominent Boston attorney has been elected vice president of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Thomas M. Bond was chosen to serve for the 2019-20 year, starting Sept. 1. He said he was honored to be elected. “I am going to enjoy the...
