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Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 3
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. Speakers at the Hopkinton High School graduation ceremony on Friday alluded to the Boston Marathon...
Photos: HHS Senior Car Parade
The Hopkinton High School Senior Car Parade was held Saturday morning.
Photos: HHS class of 2024 graduation
The Hopkinton High School class of 2024 had commencement exercises Friday evening at the school's athletic center.
HHS Sports Roundup: Baseball, boys lacrosse win tourney openers
The Hopkinton High School baseball team jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings and held on for a 4-1 victory over Reading on Saturday in a Division 2 first-round game. Derek Hathlerly tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and Drew Riesenberger closed it out with a...
HHS graduates encouraged by messages linked to movies, Boston Marathon
Speakers at the Hopkinton High School graduation ceremony on Friday alluded to the Boston Marathon and movies to make key points in their remarks. They also emphasized the need for self-care and keeping an open mind as they move forward in life. Class president Sean...
Linda Robison, 81
Linda Wright Robison, 81, of Hopkinton passed away May 29 after a bout with cancer. The first-born child of Ellen Gough Dinsmore and Calvin Jewett Wright, she grew up in Sturbridge and Marblehead. Linda is survived by her husband, James Robison, M.D., her daughters,...
Town officials update residents on PFAS at public forum
A public forum held Thursday night at the Hopkinton Senior Center updated residents on PFAS contamination and remediation efforts in town. Select Board member Shahidul Mannan outlined the goals of the meeting prior to presentations from other town officials. “By...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 31
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. Discussions over proposed plans for student parking at EMC Park monopolized Wednesday night’s Parks...
State housing head, rep share information on housing goals
Ed Augustus, the state secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and the state’s first housing secretary in more than three decades, met with area housing advocates Thursday for a discussion at Holliston Town Hall to share information about...
HHS Sports Roundup: Hillers teams open postseason play with home games
The remainder of the state tournament schedules were announced Wednesday, and all Hopkinton teams earned home games for their openers. Softball will host Dartmouth on Saturday at 4 p.m. in a Division 2 first-round game. Hopkinton comes in as the 15th seed and with a...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Aspen
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Aspen. Here is Baypath's description of Aspen: “Aspen is a beautiful and affectionate lady looking for her forever...
Business Briefs: Blackstone advisors recognized again
Blackstone Valley Wealth Management advisors James A. Valis and Gregg R. Manis were recognized with the 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award in the February edition of Boston Magazine. This award comes to the advisors for the 10th year in a row, since their opening of...
Parks & Rec, schools continue to work on parking issue at EMC Park
Discussions over proposed plans for student parking at EMC Park monopolized Wednesday night’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich...
Professional Insights: How to get the best price for your home
Thinking about selling and wondering what improvements will yield the biggest return on your investment? Let’s start with the entryway! Curb appeal is the first impression. With the snow gone, now is a great time to walk around the home and see how it fared over the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 30
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 the 2024 U.S. Chess Federation National Elementary Championship in April, Hopkinton 7-year-old...
Newspaper: May 29, 2024
Hopkinton first grader wins national chess title
Harini Chadalavada and her husband, Arum Vellanki, noticed that their young son Devansh could keep himself occupied for hours playing with Legos and puzzles — sitting and focusing intently on what he was doing. The Hopkinton residents decided to teach him about chess...
HHS boys volleyball sets high bar in inaugural year
When he was a student at Dighton-Rehoboth High School, Jake Enos and some of his friends decided they wanted to start a volleyball program. So, they did just that. “I and a few of my friends were interested. We went to the athletic director, and I was able to have my...
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, May 29 edition
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...
