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. Town offices close as snow continues into Monday Schools and town offices are closed today as the...
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved an article for the May 2 Annual Town Meeting warrant recommending the purchase of the Carbone’s Restaurant site for open space and town use. The town expressed interest in purchasing the Carbone’s...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1MJ9BeTn0s&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday approved contracts for an adaptive playground project at Marathon Elementary School as well as energy management services at the high...
The School Committee on Thursday heard an update on the admissions policy for Keefe Regional Technical High School. A new state mandate means a lottery system will be used. Attending on behalf of the Framingham-based technical school were Keefe Tech Superintendent...
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. Official encourage preparation, limiting cold exposure as major snowstorm arrives Town officials are...
A Hopkinton woman and a Boston man have been charged in a bank fraud scheme that allegedly included the theft of $1.2 million over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Rosemary Parks, 59, of Hopkinton and William...
Nearly two years after he accused Marathon School assistant principal Eric Mitchell of assaulting him in a Plainville casino, West Bridgewater...
A forward, Chatten played a key role in helping the Hillers to a 9-2 start with her unselfishness and toughness. “Her leadership on and off the court this season has been invaluable,” coach Mike Greco shared. “Her contributions to our season go so far beyond the box...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed the December replacement of granulated activated carbon in Well 6, the town’s main water supply. It also shared the latest details on the town’s progress toward connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Betty. Here is Baypath's description of Betty: "Looking for a sweet, easygoing companion? Meet Betty, a senior...
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. HYFS staff to receive mental health education training from MHC Hopkinton Youth & Family Services...
A Hopkinton man will appear in Framingham District Court in February for a pretrial hearing about an alleged assault that occurred in Ashland earlier this month. Jadaius Figueroa, 23, was arrested after an incident that occurred at 330 Pond Street in Ashland on Jan....
The Department of Public Works recommended repairs to sewer manholes in conjunction with the roadwork being done on Hayden Rowe Street for the Charleswood School project. At Tuesday's meeting, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) gave its approval by...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday voted to renew licenses for several businesses. But it cautioned that those that have delayed in completing requirements will have to face the board at the next meeting on Feb. 3 to explain why....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLgElzop3Y The Select Board on Tuesday discussed the comprehensive budget for the upcoming fiscal year with members of the School Committee and the Board of Assessors. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus reported that the budget is balanced....
Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Evan Bishop announced Wednesday morning that the high school was closed for the day due to a burst pipe. Classes were canceled. "[E]arly this morning, we experienced a pipe burst at Hopkinton High School," Bishop shared in an...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Jan. 13 1:41 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning made checks of Lakeshore Drive and Sandy...
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. Course on Hopkinton history returns, new course to be offered in spring After the success of a class...
Henry Arthur Pyne, lovingly known as Artie, was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Milford to Alonzo “Lonnie” and Mary (Kennedy) Pyne. Raised in Hopkinton, he graduated in 1959 from Hopkinton High School, where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life....
At the beginning of a new year, many people make resolutions to improve their lives. Bill Mingace, a civics teacher and baseball coach at Hopkinton Middle School, had one resolve — to go home from a rehabilitation center after months of excruciating pain and multiple...
