The town announced Friday that paving in preparation for the Boston Marathon is anticipated to start the week of April 3. The work is expected to take one day for milling, followed by one day of paving. Temporary markings will be done at night after the paving is...
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School Committee reaffirms support of original budget plan
The Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to “reaffirm” support of the $60.1 million fiscal year 2024 budget it originally passed on Jan. 19. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh reviewed the process thus far, noting the proposal began as an 8.3 percent...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 17
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 and video of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Layla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Layla. Here is Baypath's description of Layla: "Layla is feeling lucky this St. Patrick's Day and hoping to find...
UCTC supports inclusion of town in MetroWest effort to join East Coast Greenway
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a proposed concept that would connect Hopkinton and several neighboring MetroWest communities to the East Coast Greenway. Trial advocate Joel Arbeitman, the chair of the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 16
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 and video of the day. Following a lengthy discussion, the Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to forward a...
Select Board forwards adjusted FY24 budget to Appropriation Committee
Following a lengthy discussion, the Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to forward a revised fiscal year 2024 budget of approximately $113 million to the Appropriation Committee. A stipulation was made to restore $115,000 from a $350,000 reduction to the schools...
Arrests/Police Log, March 14 edition
ARRESTS March 6 8:20 a.m. On Main Street, Officer Matthew LaTour arrested a 41-year-old Old Town Road resident and charged her with state highway traffic violation, OUI liquor, and child endangerment while OUI. Officer Matthew Santoro subsequently transported the...
HHS BPA competitors advance to nationals
Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America club members participated in the state leadership conference March 4-5 in Norwood, and 22 students qualified for the National Leadership Conference on April 26-30 in Anaheim, California. Dhruv Shah was elected...
Conservation Commission leverages fines against Turkey Ridge developer due to stormwater issues
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to leverage fines previously held in abeyance totaling $31,800 against the developer of the proposed Turkey Ridge Estates development because of a new violation discovered on the day of the...
Photos: Hopkinton snowscape
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos around town following the mid-March storm.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 15
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 and video of the day. Leading off the Select Board roundup, the board on Tuesday voted to support an...
Select Board supports IMA with Southborough to address water supply; DPW gives update on dirty water
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday voted to support an intermunicipal agreement with Southborough to purchase water for Hopkinton. While the water comes from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Hopkinton would purchase the water directly from...
HHS students have success at regional Science Fair
Following their first-place finish in the Hopkinton High School Science Fair on March 1, the team of Dylan Striek, Rylee Blair and Disha Mudenur captured second place at the March 10 regional Science Fair at WPI with their project titled “Electrolytic Extraction of...
Board of Health works on tobacco regulations, strategic planning
The Board of Health met Monday evening to discuss when a hearing can be held on the adoption of the amended state product regulations for tobacco sales and to announce progress made on the Health Department’s strategic plan. The board voted unanimously to approve...
Real Estate Transactions, March 14 edition
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 14
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 and video of the day. The town announced that due to the impending winter storm, Town Hall, the Hopkinton Public...
Michael Allen, 78
Michael Allen, 78, of Hopkinton passed away March 11. He was born in Jamaica, New York, and was the son of the late Geroge and Elizabeth (Berthney) Allen. He was the loving husband of 54 years to Maria (Aragon) Allen. Michael proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He...
Senior Center set to host Repair Cafe
Repair cafes are becoming increasingly popular in Massachusetts, and Hopkinton is no exception. On April 1, the Hopkinton Lions Club and Hopkinton Senior Center will host the second annual Repair Cafe at the Senior Center. A Repair Cafe connects people who like to fix...
Town offices closed Tuesday due to storm, schools to have early release
The town announced Monday afternoon that due to the impending winter storm, Town Hall, the Hopkinton Public Library, the Senior Center and municipal offices will be physically closed. Services will be open, and nonessential staff with the ability to work remotely will...