The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 23
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. Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family....
‘Suitcase’ memoir seeks to provide inspiration
Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family. Through his memoir, “Suitcase: A True and Inspiring Immigrant American Dream Story,” Chadha hopes to inspire others to do the same. After immigrating to the United States in...
Hillers skiers eye state meet
As the ski season winds to a close, several Hopkinton skiers are expected to land a spot in the state meet. The boys and girls teams showed constant improvement throughout the year as they have sharpened their racing skills. “We have newer kids on the team and they...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 21 edition
POLICE LOG February 14 12:14 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz checked on East Main Street property. 3:48 a.m. Sergeant William Burchard made checks of South Street property. 7:58 a.m. The Upton Police Department reported an erratic red Dodge headed toward Hopkinton on West...
Newspaper: Feb. 22, 2023
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Real estate transactions, Feb. 21 edition
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 22
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. As it turns out, the cow who made news last year after escaping from a slaughterhouse was...
Independent Thoughts: Harriet the heifer gives birth; Phipps receives military honor
Harriet is a heifer no more. As it turns out, the cow who made news last year after escaping from a slaughterhouse was pregnant as she lived life on the run up and down Ash Street. No one was more surprised than the Varner family, who took in Harriet in late November...
Business Briefs: Blackstone advisors recognized
Blackstone Valley Wealth Management’s two advisors, James Valis and Gregg Manis, recently were recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Director Club and Freedom Club, respectively. With more than 19,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, LPL awards select...
Senior Snippets, Feb. 22 edition
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...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 21
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 tractor-trailer burst into flames Monday night on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton, and an...
Update: Tractor-trailer explosion/fire on I-495 rattles Hopkinton
A tractor-trailer burst into flames Monday night on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton, and an explosion could be heard for miles. The incident took place on the southbound side of the highway prior to Exit 54 (West Main Street), according to the Westborough Fire Department,...
HHS students win state STEM competition
Kaizar Rangwala and Jacob Dold, two Hopkinton High School sophomores, were named state champions in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition and have advanced to the national-level competition. The $2 million national competition for public schools in Grades 6-12...
College Honors: Local students recognized for academic success
Fairfield University recently announced its dean’s list recipients, and the list included Hopkinton residents Nathalie Bates, Andrew D’Alleva, Alexandra Graeber, Cecily McNamara and Alexandria Power. … Katelyn Distasio and Natalie Calkins were named to the president’s...
Library Corner, Feb. 22 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle Wednesday, Feb. 22,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 20
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. At its Thursday meeting, the School Committee endorsed the Elementary School Building...
School Committee discusses superintendent evaluation during mid-year ‘check-in’
During a mid-year “check-in” preceding a final, formal evaluation of Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, School Committee member Holly Morand on Thursday questioned how more objectivity could be injected into the process and how the community at large could offer its...
School Committee endorses new school site, adds paraprofessionals
At its Thursday meeting, the Hopkinton School Committee endorsed the Elementary School Building Committee’s choice of a site on Hayden Rowe Street and a design called “Village East” for the proposed Elmwood School replacement. ESBC chair Jon Graziano and vice chair...
Parks & Rec discusses need for more space due to growth
The Parks & Recreation Department is simultaneously experiencing tremendous growth and a challenging staff loss, Director Jay Guelfi told commissioners at a hybrid Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Thursday night. At the start of the meeting, Guelfi...