Dear fellow residents of Hopkinton, I would like to applaud all our current town volunteers who have given up their personal time and offered their wisdom, energy and commitment to the Town of Hopkinton. On May 20, we will be electing two new Select Board members. I...
This is Eric Wieland, board member at The Preserve. We, the residents at the Preserve, are very thankful to the community for their support at Town Meeting to vote down the rezoning of The Preserve. We trust the members of the Planning Board understand they should not...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
A number of musical groups from Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School earned awards at the recent Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductor's Association (MICCA) competition. From the high school, the orchestra, symphonic band and concert band all...
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of support for Select Board candidate Joe Clark. As a retired town employee, I have seen many changes in Hopkinton over nearly four decades. In recent years, seeing the exodus of so many talented employees from various...
I am thrilled to announce my write-in candidacy for the Cemetery Commission’s two-year seat. With a deep passion for preserving our town’s heritage, I aim to bring a fresh perspective to the commission. My journey as a parent, business owner and end-of-life doula has...
At the Select Board candidates’ Meet and Greet held April 27 at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club, one of the candidates was quoted in the news as saying “that the residents of Hopkinton … are looking for a reset on the board.” I certainly agree with the sentiment of...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the two Fruit Street bridges will be closed at different times this week. The bridge over the MBTA tracks and the Sudbury River will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday night through 5 a.m. Wednesday for final...
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 Toby. Here is Baypath's description of Toby: “ ‘Lots to love’ is the perfect way to describe our friend Toby. This...
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 Town Meeting on Wednesday narrowly rejected adoption of the MBTA Communities Act zoning...
Hopkinton Town Meeting on Wednesday narrowly rejected adoption of the MBTA Communities Act zoning bylaw, joining several communities that have defied the state. Following about 40 minutes of debate during the third and final day of Town Meeting at the Hopkinton Middle...
I am happy to be writing this letter on behalf of my fellow candidate for Select Board, Brian Herr. The last two weeks have been very encouraging for me as I've gotten to know my fellow candidate at the recent Meet the Candidates events and debate. I feel that...
ARRESTS May 4 2:50 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Tyler Staback responded to a motor vehicle accident on North Mill Street and reported the vehicle struck a rock. A tow truck removed the vehicle. A 41-year-old resident of Hidden Brick Road in Hopkinton was...
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. Supporters of fired Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan got a major moral victory Tuesday at the...
It truly is an honor for me to endorse Kyla McSweeney for Select Board. Kyla was one of the first people I met when I moved to Hopkinton, and I have always and continue to admire her commitment to the town of Hopkinton. Kyla is an inclusive leader; she is committed to...
Supporters of fired Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan got a major moral victory Tuesday at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, as Special Town Meeting overwhelmingly supported a citizens’ petition to direct the Select Board to reappoint Brennan. The vote was...
A captain, Locke medaled in three events at last month’s State Relays (shuttle hurdles, high jump and 4x200). Then a few days later, she won the 400 hurdles and took second in the 100 hurdles and high jump to help the Hillers beat rival Holliston and extend their...
Like many residents of Hopkinton, we moved to this town with our four kids for the excellent schools. Since 2011, Hopkinton has been our home, and we enjoy the wonderful community and opportunities the town provides. A rite of passage raising elementary-aged children...
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 Monday’s Annual Town Meeting, residents debated the need for an addition and renovations at...
Annual Town Meeting on Monday approved funding for the $48.5 million Hopkins School addition and renovation project by a vote of 242-102. Having achieved the two-thirds majority, the question now goes on a town-wide ballot for a vote on May 20. The new debt funding...
