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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 18: Fire risk remains high as HFD combats brush fires
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. As HFD battles more brush fires, reducing hazards is key The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a...
Articles on Special Town Meeting warrant cover MBTA Communities Act, budget matters
There are a number of articles on the warrant for Monday’s Special Town Meeting that span everything from tax exemptions to rezoning. The Independent recently sat down with town officials to understand each of the articles on the STM warrant and their impact on...
Photos: SACH GlamJam Diwali Gala at HCA
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton held its GlamJam Diwali Gala at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday. The event, co-funded by Mass Cultural Council, included an interactive performance from Boston Bhangra, Bollywood music and dance and a buffet dinner.
Planning retirement, Cavanaugh reflects on superintendent tenure
During a phone interview with the Hopkinton Independent on Friday, Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh said she considers it a “blessing to work in such a beautiful community.” “I have enjoyed working here every single day,” she said. Cavanaugh announced her...
Gerald Cassidy Jr., 86
Gerald (Jerry) Cassidy Jr., 86, formerly of Edgewood, Rhode Island, passed away on Oct. 19, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Halpin) Cassidy. They had been married for 55 years. Jerry had been a seasonal resident in Bonita...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Town continues to wait for Verizon
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Eversource will continue to perform underground work during the upcoming week. The town continues to await a schedule from Verizon to complete overhead utility transfers on the west side...
Superintendent Cavanaugh announces retirement at end of school year
Hopkinton Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh announced that she will retire at the end of the school year. In a letter to school families, Cavanaugh called the decision a "difficult one." "I began my tenure here in Hopkinton on June 1, 2016, as assistant...
School Committee get building project updates, discusses school calendar
Work on the Hopkins School addition/renovation is on schedule, and the new Charleswood School’s cost is running $1.2 million under budget. On Thursday, Susan Rothermich, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave the School Committee an overview of the...
CPC faces ‘tough decisions’ as it reviews FY 26 funding applications
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night continued to review projects requesting fiscal year 2026 funds, acknowledging the challenge of allocating money in a tight economy. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in 2000,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 15: Upcoming STM vote highlights MBTA Communities deadline
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. Deadline for MBTA zoning looms ahead of Town Meeting Monday's Special Town Meeting will see a vote on...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposes STM Article 8
I urge the taxpayers of Hopkinton to vote no on Article 8 until a strategic plan is offered that is realistic for the townspeople of Hopkinton, agreed upon by the Planning Board, that then can be brought to the state. The first plan was voted down at Town Meeting and...
Elmwood students relish field trip to Respite Center
When Emma Litavis was a second grader at Elmwood School, she took a tour of the Michael Lisnow Respite Center. “Their message and people stuck with me,” Litavis said. And what was the message she recalled? “If I see someone alone at lunchtime, I can go sit with them...
Independent Thoughts: Library welcomes language learners
Traditionally, libraries have been known as places where talking is discouraged. Not so at the Hopkinton Public Library, where individuals from all over the world are having healthy discussions. The library has been hosting an English Language Learners program, where...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: McKinley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is McKinley. Here is Baypath's description of McKinley: “McKinley has been patiently waiting for her forever home, and she’s...
I-495 north/I-90 east ramp closure set for Friday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 495 northbound in Hopkinton will close for overnight work on Friday. The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all work to be...
Professional Insights: How can business owners plan for an exit?
If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you’re like...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 14: Gas station project withdrawn
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. Developer pulls plug on proposed gas station/country store As quick as it started, Wednesday night's...
Newspaper: Nov. 13, 2024
Planning Board votes to recommend MBTA Communities zoning bylaw proposal to STM that includes The Preserve, Walcott Valley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB9LTkHsiUw&ab_channel=HCAM In a 20-minute special meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Planning Board voted 8-0-1 to recommend a proposed option for a zoning overlay district to comply with the MBTA Communities Act to Special Town...
