The 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday. Following the 5K road race, the family fun day was held inside the High School Athletic Center due to the rain.
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Vincent Carbone, 85, former HHS assistant principal
V. Vincent Carbone, 85, formerly of Feeding Hills, passed away June 13. He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carbone, Italian immigrants who settled in Watertown, where they raised their seven children, all of whom attended the Watertown public schools. A...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detour to be used as needed this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. For the rest of the week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street may be used as needed. On the east...
Business Profile: Concierge Physical Therapy opens new location in Hopkinton
Hopkinton residents have a new option for resolving pain and mobility issues with the opening of Concierge Physical Therapy at 22 South Street. The physical therapy clinic debuted its third location on May 1, adding to its two clinics in Sutton and Shrewsbury. Unlike...
Trash truck fire, fuel spill cause rush-hour delays on I-495 North Friday morning
A trash truck traveling on Interstate 495 in Westborough near the Hopkinton border burst into flames early Friday morning, causing a fuel spill and traffic delays when part of I-495 North in Hopkinton had to be closed for the cleanup. The Westborough Fire Department’s...
School committee completes reorganization, picks liaison roles
After much discussion, the Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday named Amanda Fargiano vice chair. Member Holly Morand also expressed interest in assuming that role. The board waited until all five members were present to complete its reorganization process. One...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 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. Tensions flared at Wednesday's Trail Coordination and Management Committee meeting that included the...
HHS boys tennis falls in state semifinals
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team saw its memorable season come to a close Thursday with a 4-1 loss to Duxbury in the Division 2 state semifinals at Lexington High School. Pranav Kapur won his match at third singles for Hopkinton's only point. Hopkinton, the...
Letter to the Editor: Pride Parade organizers grateful for support
We, the Hopkinton Freedom Team (HFT), would like to express our gratitude to Hopkinton and surrounding communities for a fantastic Pride Event! Not only was the event well attended with record turnout, it was a celebration that far exceeded any of our...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Badger
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Badger. Here is Baypath's description of Badger: “This handsome hunk wants you to know he's available! Not only...
Public meeting to set water/sewer rates June 20; proposal calls for huge increase in water rate
The town announced that the Select Board will hold a public meeting to set water and sewer rates and receive feedback from the community on Tuesday (June 20) at 6:10 p.m. at Town Hall. The meeting also will be held via Zoom webinar. The new water and sewer rates will...
Tensions flare at Trails Committee meeting during discussion about UCTC
The Trail Coordination and Management Committee met jointly with Select Board chair Muriel Kramer on Wednesday night for 90 minutes, with the main point of contention being the potential reorganization of the Upper Charles Trail Committee. At last month’s Annual Town...
Photos: Legacy Farms scenery
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos of the scenery in the Legacy Farms area.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 15
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 Elementary School Building Committee reviewed last week’s public forum, viewed tweaks to outdoor...
HHS boys tennis semifinal match postponed to Thursday
The Division 2 state semifinal boys tennis match between Hopkinton and Duxbury scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to threat of rain. The match now will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Lexington High School. The Hillers are the fifth seed and carry a record of...
Man arrested in Hopkinton, suspected of dealing cocaine
Hopkinton police arrested a Whitinsville man suspected of dealing cocaine after an officer noticed an erratic driving pattern this past Friday morning. Calvin Hodge, 40, was charged with drug possession to distribute a Class B substance, operating under the influence...
Timlin Event returns June 17 for 20th edition
In 2004, the newly formed Hopkinton Running Club was looking to organize a race. Members were asked if they had a cause important to them, and Abbie Rosenberg did. Her friend George Mazareas recently had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly...
ESBC ponders proposed school’s future, building materials
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) reviewed last week’s public forum, viewed tweaks to outdoor learning spaces and discussed exterior and interior design materials at Tuesday’s meeting. Committee members said the recent forum highlighted the need to get...
Independent Thoughts: Take a hike with Trails Committee
The Hopkinton Trails Coordination & Management Committee’s goal is simple: happy trails to you. The TCMC is making a push to educate residents about the dozens of miles of trails available for use in town. To that end, the committee is sponsoring a child-focused...
Hopkinton duo leads club team to soccer nationals
A pair of Hopkinton High School soccer standouts will be showcasing their skills on the national stage this month, as Georgie Clarke and Nina Tzouganatous join the rest of their FC Stars 06 club team at the Champions League tournament in San Diego. FC Stars posted a...
