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Letter to the Editor: Civil for Governor’s Council
I am writing to ask for your support for Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in this year’s election. As many of you know, Tamisha and I were competitors in the primary, and it was my privilege to get to know Tamisha in that process. She is smart, dedicated and...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 28
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. According to a presentation given to the School Committee on Thursday, Hopkinton students maintained...
Photos: The Haunt at Metrowest YMCA
Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its final performances of The Haunt: A Wedding in Deadwoodville this weekend at the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center.
Photos: Trunk-or-treat at Marathon Elementary
Hopkinton Community Partnership hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat fundraiser at Marathon Elementary School on Saturday.
Hopkinton fire crews tackle ‘multiple brush fires’ off MassPike
The Hopkinton Fire Department battled "multiple brush fires" along Interstate 90 eastbound in Hopkinton Sunday night. According to a post on X, the HFD was on scene with crews from the Westborough Fire Department around 6:30 p.m. A separate post from Westborough...
Carol DeWaele, 92
Carol Ann DeWaele, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Sheehan) Buthray. A proud graduate of Holden High School, Carol was the valedictorian of the class of 1950 and received the History Medal for...
Police understaffing underpins ‘angst’ over school safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aVlIucXFPo In her report to the School Committee Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh spent time describing the district’s training in school safety during intruder incidents. The information came following an episode earlier...
More work scheduled for I-495 south/I-90 ramp next week
Work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton continues next week, starting Tuesday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Tuesday and Thursday. All work is...
‘Good stuff is happening’ with Hopkinton’s MCAS performance
https://www.youtube.com/live/-aVlIucXFPo?si=dRQEpeePwbahmLWq&t=1518 Recent news about Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results show a decline across the state post-COVID in English/language arts and flat rates in mathematics. In Hopkinton,...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Walkway work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that walkway work will resume on Main Street during the upcoming week. Addresses affected by this work include 35, 36 and 77 Main Street. Miscellaneous work also will continued along the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 25
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 Trails Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the role of e-bikes on trails, its ongoing...
1 person dead in 4-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer on Hopkinton-Westborough line Tuesday night
An overnight crash late Tuesday involving three cars and a tractor-trailer on the MassPike led to one fatality, Hopkinton’s fire chief confirmed Thursday afternoon. HFD Chief Gary Daugherty said that the crash occurred at the Hopkinton-Westborough line on Tuesday at...
Photos: Garden Club Books in Bloom exhibit at Hopkinton Public Library
The Hopkinton Public Library this week hosted the Books in Bloom exhibition, which featured 12 floral displays related to books picked by HPL staff. This year's theme was A Century in Bloom. The event is presented annually by the Hopkinton Garden Club and the Friends...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Izzy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Izzy. Here is Baypath's description of Izzy: “Spice up your fall season with Izzy! This fuzzy lady is soaking up...
Professional Insights: Heating tips to help save money
As temperatures start to drop and the vibrant foliage transforms our neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to cozy up your home for the fall season. It’s important to keep your space warm and inviting, and here are some easy heating, air conditioning and ventilation...
Trails Committee talks e-bike use on trails, ideas to carry forward to new committee
The Trails Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the role of e-bikes on trails, its ongoing projects and the initiatives members would like to see brought forward to the new iteration of a trails committee that will replace this committee and the former Upper...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 24
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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Judy Day as the town’s new...
Philip Mercurio, 90
Philip Joseph Mercurio Jr., 90, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 20, 2024. He was born in Quincy, the son of Philip and Rose Mercurio. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1951 and went on to Northeastern University to earn a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1954. He...
Conservation Commission welcomes new conservation administrator, accepts Elmwood Farms III remediation plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdp6LLCOEPg The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Judy Day as the town’s new conservation administrator. Day’s most recent position has been with the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization,...