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The School Committee on Thursday approved a designer contract with architectural firm Perkins Eastman for an addition to Hopkins School. According to Susan Rothermich, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, the $2.1 million pact falls within the $3...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its hybrid meeting Thursday night discussed several topics, including some progress on the potential for the town to purchase 60-plus acres of wooded property in the Springwood neighborhood that was slated to be clear cut for...
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 upper beach at Hopkinton State Park has been deemed unfit for swimming by the Massachusetts...
The upper beach at Hopkinton State Park has been deemed unfit for swimming by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) due to high bacteria counts (enterococci). The main beach, however, remains open. The water will be tested daily to...
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 Gracie. Here is Baypath's description of Gracie: "Gracie girl knows just how to melt your heart. This sweet lady...
Jacqueline Norton, 90, of Natick and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away July 5. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Langevin) and Adelard Thibault. Jackie, as she was known by all, was an avid sports fan. There was not a sport she would not...
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. This week's Police Log includes two arrests along with reports of an individual trying to poison a...
Bruce A. “Chip” Creswell Jr., 57, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on July 4. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Shirley (Swain) and Bruce A. Creswell Sr., and brother to the late Karen Sherman. He was the husband of 26 years to Kerry (Lumbra)...
ARRESTS June 27 11:15 p.m. On Summer Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Nicholas Walker and Brennan Grimley arrested a 41-year-old who lives on Summer Street on a default warrant. June 29 6:42 p.m. A caller on West Main Street reported a male touching...
Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood Street. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be prepared to...
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 Main Street Corridor Project work will resume Thursday after a three-day break, as Town Hall and...
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation's Concerts on the Common series starts this Sunday, July 9, with a performance by the Roy Scott Big Band. All concerts are free and start at 5 p.m. on the Town Common. The rest of the schedule is: July 16, Knock on Wood July 23,...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, as Hopkinton Town Hall and municipal offices are closed in observance of Independence Day. On the east side of the project, crews will continue installation...
Elizabeth D. Parise of Hopkinton, formerly of Somerville and Stoneham, passed away June 29. She was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony Parise and Alvina (Violante) Parise; and the devoted sister of Rose Marie DeAngelis and husband Joseph of Burlington, Cecilia...
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. David Brauninger was not actively seeking to move from his position as principal at Lt. Peter M....
David Brauninger was not actively seeking to move from his position as principal at Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School in Canton when he heard about the administrative opening at Elmwood School. But after researching the Hopkinton district and its focus areas,...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: “Delta is a total nerd who loves to learn! She's currently...
James Burton, the owner and broker of Century 21 Marathon, is a top producer in the real estate industry, but he’s also at the peak when it comes to professional development. “Since 2019, I’ve completed 24 realtor designations and certifications, which is the second...
Marian Carr Hopkins, 82, of Marlborough, died June 27 surrounded by family after a short illness. The daughter of the late Col. Ernest and Marian Lamson Carr, Marian graduated from Marlborough High School in 1958 and earned a B.S. in education from Bouvé-Boston in...
