The Department of Public Works on Friday released a public notice informing residents it had extended the town's mandatory water supply conservation restrictions for all customers on the municipal water system. DPW Director Kerry Reed stated in the notice that drought...
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. Updated interagency agreement helps establish 'working partnership' with other police departments The...
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members reflected on what they learned from leaders from the Framingham Disability Commission and Mark Dempsey, a board member of the MetroWest Center for...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Bailey. Here is Baypath's description of Bailey: “Bailey is a sweet, gentle girl with a big heart and an even...
Thinking of selling your home? In Massachusetts, if your home has a septic system, you are required to have a Title 5 inspection prior to putting your home for sale. The system must pass the Title 5 inspection to sell; otherwise, you need to repair, replace or connect...
Giving septic systems and water and sewer connections the attention and skill required to turn potential problems into smoothly functioning, almost invisible systems, is the aim of Scott Septic. The Hopkinton-based, family-owned business founded by Don Scott in 1968...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7x2Ww6RaM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 6-0 to continue the hearings on a single-family home plan for 12 North Mill Street with associated soil testing until March 24. It cited the nonpayment of the peer review...
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. Lack of licensing, officer availability could affect efficacy of proposed e-bike speed limit on...
The Water Department informed residents that water discoloration around the Alprilla Farm Road Wells 7 and 8 is possible as they were returned to service on Wednesday. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice that residents in the Front Street, Briarcliff...
Discussion over the town’s athletic facilities on Fruit Street dominated Tuesday’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members grappled with renting out the pickleball courts and fees for using the turf and grass fields. Most of the meeting centered on a...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027, allowing it to advance to the Appropriation Committee for discussion. Since the budget last came before the board in...
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 March 3 5:53 a.m. A motorist reported her vehicle broke down at the entrance of 42...
Hopkinton High School senior Alper Rozy has an appetite for growing his musical abilities. “Alper has been one of our most musically curious students,” said HHS band director Craig Hay. “He is constantly studying jazz music and how he can play his saxophone.” Rozy...
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. Fall schedule likely for Sandy Beach paving project Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dy5B50RQ4 The Planning Board spent the bulk of its meeting Monday night discussing the potential acceptance of two private ways by the town after concerns over documentation and potential legal ramifications were raised. The Auciello...
According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season, helping the Hillers finish second at regionals and qualify for states. “She never lets fear get in her way of trying new things, always pushes herself...
One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough to prompt a group of Hopkinton High School students to launch a community awareness campaign about the topic. The project is featured as part of the...
Bre Vacca has been coaching gymnastics for 12 seasons, but this year presented a new challenge as she took over the new Hopkinton High School co-op team that included Medway, Holliston and Millis. “It was a new group this year, and it was a little bit different,”...
