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 Select Board at its remote meeting Tuesday night heard from advocates seeking a car parade for...
In a statement released Wednesday, state Rep. James Arena-DeRosa announced that the party caucus process will remain in effect for May's election because the home rule petition he filed late last year has not yet been passed by the Legislature. At November's Special...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-f6TTQw_0&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its remote meeting Tuesday night heard from advocates seeking a car parade for graduating high school students in the hope that it will become an annual town tradition. Last year, 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 February 6 12:13 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of the...
The Hopkinton Health Department announced that a Narcan administration training session will be held Thursday (Feb. 15) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Public Library. It originally was scheduled for Tuesday but was canceled due to the snowstorm that forced the...
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 Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the release last month of an insufficiently...
Ahead of a presentation before the Select Board, Park & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2025 personnel and expense budget line items with the Parks & Rec Commission at Tuesday's meeting. The totals are $223,322 for personnel...
The Northwestern District Attorney's Office is reviewing the release last month of an insufficiently redacted transcript of an interview with embattled Sgt. Tim Brennan by the Hopkinton Police Department, according to a Middlesex County DA spokesperson's statement...
A developer's request to the Board of Health for a waiver of the potable water testing requirement for a Box Mill Road property could set a precedent if approved by the town, members cautioned before unanimously voting down the request at Monday's meeting. In a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0d8ZkWPqVc At a public hearing Monday on the Hopkins School addition project, some questions from a handful of residents in person and online centered around costs and anticipated disruptions. The proposed $49.7 million Hopkins project...
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 a snowstorm headed for Hopkinton, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced early Monday evening...
With the town election on the horizon on May 20, two veteran Select Board members announced this week that they are not seeking reelection. Select Board chair Muriel Kramer said in an exclusive interview with the Independent on Feb. 10 that she has decided to run for...
As a snowstorm headed for Hopkinton, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced early Monday evening that public schools in town will be closed Tuesday. After-school activities are canceled as well. The snow is expected to start around 1 a.m. and last until the...
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 Hopkinton Chinese American Association held its Lunar New Year celebration Saturday at Hopkinton...
A number of Hopkinton residents earned spots on the fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. Those recognized include Delaney Augsburg, Quentin Barnes, Trinity Birtwistle, Sydney Capello, Lauren Nordling, Lily Pete, Emerie Peterson, Eliza Worrell and Josie...
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association held its Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday at Hopkinton High School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHxJE4dl7R0&t=3174s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission at its Feb. 6 meeting questioned why an area of resource delineation request by Wall Street Development for 12 North Mill Street did not document the...
The home heating industry has seen substantial changes in recent years, and customers need seasoned professionals to guide them through their options. Pro Comfort Control is the best-equipped local company to do just that, says Ryan McKernan, owner of the...
We all hear about homes selling so quickly because there is no inventory, but we may not realize all the prep work that goes into getting those homes ready. Real estate agents often are called in months in advance of selling a home, as people want to plan ahead and...
