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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night approved 4-3 the notice of intent...
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Petey
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 Petey. Here is Baypath's description of Petey: “Petey boy found himself with us for no fault of his own. But he’s...
Business Profile: Realtor Jenn French always willing to go ‘above and beyond’
In a unique role as agent and neighbor, Jenn French is the perfect person to guide a client through the nuances of the local market. Ranked one of the top agents with RE/MAX Executive Realty in town, French couples her experience with access to top listings, a...
College Honors: Local students shine at UNH
The University of New Hampshire announced its fall dean’s list, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents. Alexandra Lee, Lia Brossi and Samuel Lozeau were recognized with highest honors, Grace Joy and Olivia O’Connor received high honors, and Kathryn Callery...
Conservation Commission split on decision to proceed with gas pipeline at Mass. Laborers facility
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night approved 4-3 the notice of intent hearing on the Massachusetts Laborers Training facility’s initially proposed gas line under the Wetlands Protection Act, the preferred option of the developer, after some...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 9
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. A traffic consultant told the Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday that building...
Local students take home state writing, arts awards
Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School students took home a number of awards in the Scholastic Arts Awards and Scholastic Writing Awards competitions. On the writing side, HHS students won four gold keys, 11 silver keys and 11 honorable mentions. Sophomore...
Newspaper: Feb. 8, 2023
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Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 7 edition
ARRESTS February 4 7:35 p.m. Officer Shannon Beloin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Granite Street and subsequently arrested a 21-year-old from Cotuit and charged him with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and OUI liquor. POLICE LOG January 31 1:01 a.m....
ESBC reviews site options as it heads toward selection next week
A traffic consultant told the Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday that building a three-grade school on Hayden Rowe Street was doable and would not significantly impact traffic there. However, he said it likely would add an additional 150-200 cars during...
HHS literary magazine wins national honors
Hopkinton High School’s student literary magazine, Marginal, recently won honors in two national competitions. The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recognized the publication as a REALM First Class magazine, the contest’s highest distinction. Only 38...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 8
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. A divided Select Board on Tuesday agreed to approve a graduation car parade for Hopkinton...
Select Board roundup: HHS car parade OK’d for final year
A divided Select Board on Tuesday agreed to approve a graduation car parade for Hopkinton High School’s Class of 2023, but with the understanding that this will be the final year for the event. A vote simply to approve the parade failed, 3-2, leading to a second...
Nancy Handlin, 75
Nancy Jean Handlin, 75, of Ashland and formerly of New Jersey, passed away Feb. 6 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Chapman) and James Matthews. She was the wife of 54 years to the late Robert M....
Select Board struggles with RECC decision, considers Town Meeting vote
With one week remaining before the Select Board is to take a formal position on whether or not to sign an inter-municipal agreement with three neighboring towns to form a regional emergency dispatch center, local emergency personnel continued to push the board to...
Strong performances fuel Hillers boys swimming
Despite having a roster with only 10 athletes, the Hopkinton High School boys swimming team put together some memorable moments this winter, with four swimmers earning spots at the sectional and state meets. “Having such a small team does make it hard to fill the...
HHS girls swimming shows improvement
The Hopkinton High School girls swimming and diving team has been able to improve throughout the winter despite facing a number of challenges. The Hillers have a relatively small roster, with only 13 swimmers. And their lone diver, Eve Weatherhead, had to scramble to...
Planning Board jolted by ongoing issues with Grasshopper Energy solar farm
At its meeting Monday night, the Planning Board chastised the proponents of two major projects that have dragged on for years to get their plans promptly in order, including the Grasshopper Energy solar array’s planting plan. Grasshopper Energy’s 2.4-megawatt...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Luke Boothroyd
The Holy Cross-bound Boothroyd is a middle-distance runner who posted the top times in Division 2 in the 600 and 800 meters. He also runs on the HHS 4x400 relay team that has the top time in Division 2. “Day in and day out he is a quiet leader during practice and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 7
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 Independent Thoughts, 47 years after relocating to Hopkinton from Milford, and...