The most recent article in the Independent concerning our lake sent me to the dictionary to look up the word “collaborate” — a word used by the chairperson of the Sustainable Green Committee [SGC], of which I am a member. One definition was about working jointly on...

I am writing as a Hopkinton resident to share concerns about leadership clarity and transparency within the Hopkinton Police Department, and how recent events may be affecting public confidence. Over the past year, Hopkinton has experienced several serious...

We want to express our deep appreciation for [recently retired Water-Sewer Manager] Eric Carty's kind, compassionate nature and his true dedication to the mission of providing our residents with the best service possible. He has been a constant source of commitment...

We are tired. We are beyond tired of the smoke, the mirrors and the carefully lawyered letters that lecture us about statutes while refusing to answer why the Hopkinton Police Department stayed silent when they had a duty to voice concerns about a convicted...

Close to 100 veterans and guests came together to celebrate Veterans Day at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club on the evening of Nov 11 for dinner, dessert and socializing with fellow veterans. The function room was close to capacity as Veterans Celebration Committee...

Driving westerly through Hopkinton on Main Street on a recent evening, dodging this way and that, my passenger hit upon — no, not raised structures, but a sport known as barrel racing, which will be familiar to the horse set. That is an event where a course is set...