Former Hopkinton Police Department Deputy John “Jay” Porter appeared Thursday afternoon in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for a 10-minute status conference review hearing. But because the judge who previously presided over the case was not returning to court until...
Two old billboards on the former Connelly Farms property, on Hayden Rowe Street just north of College Street, will be removed early Saturday morning, signaling “the end of an era,” according to an advocate for their stay. At its March 5 meeting, the Historical...
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 Pumpkin. Here is Baypath's description of Pumpkin: "Think spring, think Pumpkin! This 1-year-old is turning the...
On Wednesday, a public forum about the new elementary school was held to meet state requirements for the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act office. The MEPA review is designed to allow residents in the environmental justice community portion of Hopkinton the...
The Hopkinton Independent report “Select Board hears reasoning behind using herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds” fails to mention the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee's representatives testimonies opposing the unsustainable, ecologically harmful use of...
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. Former Select Board chair Brian Herr recently made the decision to return to politics, announcing his...
During Brian Herr’s last meeting as a member of the Select Board, on May 18, 2021, it was the board's first in-person meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Herr was gifted an engraved wooden chair and sent off with effusive praise from his fellow members,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRf14DF3Fqw&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night heard about the weed management plan for Lake Maspenock, which includes the use of two herbicides. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed appeared...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR3IgvJcBGM&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission met for only about 30 minutes Tuesday due to hearing cancellations, shifting its focus to work session items. The major topic of discussion was 1 Foxhollow Road, a...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG March 19 1:28 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of Sandy...
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. Elementary school students returning home from school on the afternoon of March 20 reportedly were...
Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus said the youth spring tennis program cannot run safely at Reed Park courts because of conditions there. He noted the program is scheduled to run April 23 to May 22 for ages 5-8 and 8-12 and is sold out with a waiting list....
Elementary school students returning home from school on the afternoon of March 20 reportedly were not injured after being involved in a school bus accident, according to the police report and confirmation from the school superintendent received Tuesday. The Hopkinton...
Mato burst onto the scene with consistent finishes in the top of the Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League, earning team MVP honors along with an invitation to the state championship meet. Her ninth-place league ranking “is a huge accomplishment for any athlete,...
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its winter season All-Stars, and Hopkinton High School was well-represented. In girls swimming, Eve Weatherhead was named Diver of the Year, while Olivia Scalora was selected as an All-Star. In boys swimming, Caleb Burke and...
Recently, the Conservation Commission approved the use of diquat and endothall in Lake Maspenock this spring as recommended by the Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group. The Sustainable Green Committee has always opposed this use (see Page 59 of...
Marilyn S. Moore, 96, of Milford passed away March 19. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Jesse (Slade) and Harold Soper from Bonavista, Newfoundland. Marilyn worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. After retiring...
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 Department of Public Works is working on the second phase of a hydrant flushing project designed...
The traffic light issue at the intersection of Routes 85 North and Route 135 West (Cedar Street and Main Street) was successfully resolved on March 12, according to the project expert. Main Street Corridor Project specialist Michelle Murdock explained in a March 19...
