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Photos: Hopkinton Farmers Market
Residents gathered on the Town Common on Sunday for the Hopkinton Farmers Market. The market runs noon-4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 13.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 2
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. Hopkinton and Milford police were engaged in a high-speed pursuit up Route 85 to the Southboro line...
Youth lacrosse select team revels in state title
When coach Will Abbott met with his players at halftime of the Mass. Youth Lacrosse Division 1 state title game on June 12, the Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse select team was facing a situation unlike any it had encountered before. “I think that was the first time we were...
Letter to the Editor: Kramer for Governor’s Council
Most of you know Muriel Kramer, a person whose service to the community is remarkable. As someone who has seen Muriel in action for the past several decades, I know her to be conscientious, tenacious and not the least bit hesitant to stand by her convictions. She is...
Police from Hopkinton, Milford chase speeding driver who apparently struck truck
A vehicle apparently traveling at a high rate of speed on Saturday morning struck a truck in Milford, spurring a police pursuit by the Milford and Hopkinton police departments up Route 85 to the Southborough line, according to information from both police departments....
Mosquito spraying scheduled for September
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel will be in Hopkinton to spray for mosquito control on Sept. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. The dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposes South Street rezoning
I attended the Aug. 26 Zoning Advisory Committee meeting where Marguerite Concrete’s proposal to rezone the corner of Hayward Street and South Street was discussed. Again! Brief history: Marguerite purchased these lots (zoned residential), admitted awareness of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Preparation for brick installation expected to resume after Labor Day
The town on Friday issued an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, noting that preparation for brick installation is anticipated to begin after the Labor Day holiday. A.F. Amorello & Sons, the project’s construction company, is expected to return to on-site...
Phillip Gradie, 85
Phillip Gradie, 85, passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the husband of Grace (Giardana) Gradie, to whom he was married for 61 years. Phillip was born on Nov. 5, 1938, to Joseph V. and Lois (O’Hanlon) Gradie in Arlington....
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 30
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. After Wednesday night's Board of Appeals meeting filled to capacity on Zoom, blocking others from...
Photos: HHS Senior Sunrise
Seniors at Hopkinton High School took part in Senior Sunrise on Thursday morning. The event provided seniors an opportunity to hang out, eat food and play games in the HHS parking lot before school.
Hearing on proposed West Main Street gas station postponed; residents express concern
https://www.youtube.com/live/IoTyrtoPJTc?si=IJM6IW2Fd2yQGqxR After Wednesday night's Zoom meeting filled to capacity, blocking others from joining, the Board of Appeals moved a hearing about the 290 West Main Street gas station variance application to Oct. 2. Abutters...
Conservation administrator leaves position for private sector job
Conservation Administrator Kim Ciaramicoli announced at the Aug. 20 Conservation Commission meeting that she has resigned after more than three years in the position. “After much reflection, I have decided to step down from my role as the Conservation Administrator,”...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mercy
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 Mercy. Here is Baypath's description of Mercy: “Looking for a joyful companion for hikes, neighborhood walks and...
Early in-person voting ends Friday
Early in-person voting at Town Hall ends Friday, as residents cast their ballots in the state primary election. Regular voting will take place next Tuesday (Sept. 3) from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym. Town Clerk Connor Degan on Thursday said he...
UCTC cuts meeting short after technical difficulties, document search
The Upper Charles Trail Committee’s meeting Wednesday night was abruptly cut short after experiencing technical difficulties as well as a search for the last version of the revised charge and charter the committee had hoped to approve for submission to the Select...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 29
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. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, chair Brian Herr painted a stark picture of the town's current...
Town’s financial burden spurs discussion of budget-cutting tactics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxWej4ybZI&t=6717s As the budget season approaches, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus discussed at Tuesday's Select Board meeting a new document that serves as a resident’s guide to the town's finances that includes information about the...
Select Board reviews redaction policy draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxWej4ybZI&t=6717s The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night sent a draft of a redaction policy back to town counsel for further tweaking after members offered suggestions for improvements. Attorney Bryan Bertram prepared a...
