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The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
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 Manager Norman Khumalo hosted a 90-minute public forum on Tuesday night to receive public input...
Town Manager Norman Khumalo hosted a 90-minute public forum on Tuesday night to receive public input on potentially spending $1,187,000 of American Rescue Plan Act grant funds on a $1.7 million water filtration system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...
This year’s Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 29, will have a special touch with the unveiling of a granite monument honoring residents who served in World War II. A similar memorial made of wood was installed in 1943, midway through the war, and updated with the...
This tale takes place during April school vacation in 1954. Things were a lot different then. The Fire Department’s three engines operated out of the old wooden fire station that would be razed in the summer of 1954 to make room for the new station. There were no...
ARRESTS May 9 5:36 p.m. A caller reported a female in the driver seat possibly passed out and the passenger acting suspiciously in a vehicle on West Main Street. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and arrested a 37-year-old from Leominster on a...
The Conservation Commission at its two-hour meeting Tuesday night approved the request for a home tennis court for an aspiring athlete and discussed violations at a problematic Leonard Street site. The commission also received updates on two properties where tree...
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 High School senior Ryan Hwang does not remember a time when music was not part of his life....
The town will host a public forum on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center (25 Mayhew Street) to seek input on municipal property master planning. Residents are invited to provide opinions on how properties such as Fruit Street, the former Center School...
Hopkinton High School has long had one of the top high school boys golf programs in the state. Now this spring, for the first time, the Hillers are fielding a girls golf team. Coach Bill Phaneuf wasn’t sure what kind of turnout to expect, and the 19-player roster he...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Hopkinton High School senior Ryan Hwang does not remember a time when music was not part of his life. As a toddler, he used wooden spoons to drum on a trash can, he was told. A fan of the Beatles and particularly Ringo Starr’s drumming, he focused primarily on that...
The Water Department announced Tuesday morning that due to multiple brush fires, road reconstruction and unauthorized contractor hydrant use, many areas of town are experiencing dirty water. Crews were to flush hydrants in the affected areas. On Monday, the Fire...
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 voters chose Adam Munroe and Susan Stephenson to fill the two vacant spots on the School...
Hopkinton voters chose Adam Munroe and Susan Stephenson to fill the two vacant spots on the School Committee in Monday’s Annual Town Election, while supporting all six ballot questions. In the unofficial results announced by Town Clerk Connor Degan, Munroe led all...
During April’s National Volunteer Week, Milford Regional Medical Center bestowed the Presidential Service Award to five of its volunteers — including Hopkinton’s Bob Cole — to recognize the significant number of hours they have volunteered at the hospital. The...
The Hopkinton High School baseball team has a new coach this spring but the same goals in mind. Matt Anderson took the helm of the program from Steve Simoes and inherited a deep and talented roster and a program that is no stranger to playing well into June. “Our...
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. Many programs require registration. The library also can be found on...
The Hopkinton Public Schools Music Department has had a very busy month. On May 6, 23 students from Hopkinton Middle School and Hopkinton High School participated in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Solo and Ensemble Festival...
