The Hopkinton Cultural Council unveiled the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Duality" by brothers Evan and Owen Fitzpatrick; "Clothesline" by Jill Strait; "Mandala" by Path Tare; "The Most...
Adding more staff, new services and additional clients, financial adviser Mark Freeman has one of the fastest-growing MetroWest Edward Jones branches. “We have strong growth here,” Freeman said, referring to his Hopkinton office at 77 West Main Street, “both with...
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 Commission on Disability at its meeting Thursday night discussed a public awareness campaign with...
We are writing in opposition to the 290 West Main Street project, which proposes a gas station at the intersection of West Main Street and School Street. The character of our neighborhood is at stake as well as the character of the town! Consistent with the...
The Hopkinton High School football team faced Medfield in its home opener at David Hughes Stadium on Friday night, dropping a 21-6 decision.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight ramp closures at the interchange of Interstate 495 southbound and Interstate 90 will begin this Monday. Closures will start at 11 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates work to be completed by...
The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a crash involving 10 vehicles on Interstate 495 north near the Interstate 90 interchange Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred just before the I-90 northbound ramp, around the 57 mile marker. The 10 vehicles were spread...
Since 1965, the zoning at Main Street and School Street as well as Hayward and South Street has remained unchanged, preserving the character of these areas. Yet, recent actions by the Board of Appeals and the Zoning Advisory Committee suggest that they cater to...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday noted that conduit installation will begin on Main Street during the upcoming week, which will necessitate closing the entrance driveway to Town Hall during that time. Dagle Electrical Construction...
At the Aug. 26 Zoning Advisory Committee meeting, the proposed Marguerite Concrete building was re-examined. ZAC voted yes (despite a unanimous no vote at the May 2023 Town Meeting), recommending that the Planning Board consider rezoning the property from residential...
The town’s water and sewer superintendent announced Friday that a required fire hydrant flow test will take place late Monday night that would affect Main Street and cause potential water discoloration in town. The test will be brief, expected to occur approximately...
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Thursday night discussed a public awareness campaign with Hopkinton’s top cops that would share helpful information regarding people with disabilities with first responders. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Lt....
Members of the Hopkinton Historical Commission celebrated the end of a 12-year restoration and conservation project at Aikens Park and Trail with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. The park is located off Cedar Street (Route 85), at the border with Southborough. The...
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 latest Independent Thoughts highlights the work of Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Thursday at about 3:35 p.m. that Interstate 90 westbound in Hopkinton was closed at mile marker 106 due to a truck rollover. All westbound traffic traveling along the I-90 corridor was being detoured off at...
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...
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn told his team during the first meeting of the season that he wanted three traits to define the 2024 Hillers this fall: physicality, discipline and sacrifice. “Those are the three pillars I communicated to them,”...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Maddie. Here is Baypath's description of Maddie: “Meet Maddie, a sweet and affectionate girl ready to meet her new family!...
A new, detached, single-family home with all the modern amenities in a wooded New England setting. And perhaps best of all, maintenance free. That’s what Cobblers Creek, a 55-plus community in Upton, provides. The benefits of ownership and privacy are ideal for anyone...
