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Members of the Hopkinton Historical Commission celebrated the end of a 12-year restoration and conservation project at Aikens Park and Trail with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. The park is located off Cedar Street (Route 85), at the border with Southborough. 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 latest Independent Thoughts highlights the work of Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Thursday at about 3:35 p.m. that Interstate 90 westbound in Hopkinton was closed at mile marker 106 due to a truck rollover. All westbound traffic traveling along the I-90 corridor was being detoured off at...
It’s no secret that many longtime Hopkinton homeowners are struggling to remain in town, hampered by the increasing residential tax rate. What also should not be a secret is that assistance is available thanks to donations from residents and businesses in town. The...
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn told his team during the first meeting of the season that he wanted three traits to define the 2024 Hillers this fall: physicality, discipline and sacrifice. “Those are the three pillars I communicated to them,”...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Maddie. Here is Baypath's description of Maddie: “Meet Maddie, a sweet and affectionate girl ready to meet her new family!...
A new, detached, single-family home with all the modern amenities in a wooded New England setting. And perhaps best of all, maintenance free. That’s what Cobblers Creek, a 55-plus community in Upton, provides. The benefits of ownership and privacy are ideal for anyone...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...
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 meeting Tuesday night voted to disband the Upper Charles Trail Committee,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9-lB75_FR0&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board voted unanimously to set a Special Town Meeting date for Nov. 18, with the intended focus being a vote on the MBTA Communities zoning bylaw. Kyla LaPierre, the town’s chief financial...
ARRESTS [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 September 10 12:42 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani checked on a motor vehicle...
Hopkinton High School girls soccer coach Tom Skiba was pleased with the way his team looked at the start of the preseason, and he said the leadership of his senior captains should go a long way toward helping the team achieve success this fall. “The kids came in very...
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team faced off against visiting Ashland on Tuesday, dropping a 2-1 decision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9-lB75_FR0&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted to disband the Upper Charles Trail Committee, ending nearly two years of division over whether it should be dissolved or become a subcommittee of 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 town announced Tuesday that it has declared a mandatory state of water supply conservation for...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
The town announced Tuesday that it has declared a mandatory state of water supply conservation for all customers connected to the municipal water system, and it is effective immediately. The watering of lawns is prohibited. Lawn sprinklers must be turned off. Repeat...
https://www.youtube.com/live/_Bb2Pehk5DM The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night voted to recommend three plans to the Planning Board that would comply with MBTA Communities Act zoning requirements for its consideration. The motion that ZAC approved...
Leif James Robinson Jr., 59, of Hopkinton passed away at Milford Regional Hospital on Sept. 8, 2024. Born in Cambridge and raised in Wellesley, he was the son of the late Caroline (Nason) and Leif James Robinson. He was the husband of 23 years to Cheryl (Hopkins)...
