Tempers flared at Friday night's Loudermill hearing, with many audience members shouting their displeasure toward the Select Board and the Hopkinton police chief. The Loudermill hearing was convened to discuss the potential termination of Sgt. Tim Brennan. He was...
An emotional and contentious meeting Friday ended with the Select Board deciding to continue the Loudermill hearing regarding Sgt. Tim Brennan’s future with the Hopkinton Police Department in order to give the parties time to try to find an amicable solution. Prior to...
Most of Thursday’s School Committee meeting involved analysis of Grade 6 math data and the possibility of “leveling” classes at that age as well as a review of Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh’s goals. The latter is part of the School Committee’s evaluation of her job...
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 Scoop. Here is Baypath's description of Scoop: "Introducing Scoop, the lovable tripod with irresistible charm....
Sullivan won the high jump in two recent meets, and in both cases it secured meet victories for the Hillers. “He was under pressure and got the job done,” said Jean Cann, who coaches the girls program and helps on the boys side as well. As of mid-January, Sullivan’s...
The Trails Committee at its hybrid meeting Thursday night announced significant strides on several of its initiatives, including trail development at the Chamberlain-Whalen subdivision and the creation of its website. Member Chuck Dauchy shared the “pending but very...
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 Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan prepares to appear before the Select Board for a Loudermill...
As Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan prepares to appear before the Select Board for a Loudermill hearing on his potential termination, Local 254, the Police/Fire Dispatchers Union, submitted a letter to the Select Board urging members to take Brennan's "superlative...
State plumbing code changes and an Environmental Justice Community designation in a portion of Hopkinton have impacted the new Elmwood School project. Members of the Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday discussed these topics along with possible theming...
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 January 9 1:01 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon checked on Parkwood Drive...
The Hopkinton Special Olympics program played its annual game against the Hopkinton High School freshman basketball team on Monday.
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 fate of Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan, who has been linked to a criminal court case involving...
The Hopkinton Tax Relief Committee is encouraging eligible Hopkinton homeowners to apply for assistance from the Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Fund. Applicants must be at least 60 years old or have a state-recognized disability, and they must own and occupy a...
Mary Ellen Ross, 84, of Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully Jan. 13 at Golden Pond Assisted Living, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Ross, who died in 2016. She was born in Somerville on...
A number of students from Hopkinton earned selection into the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association (CDMMEA) Senior High School Festival. The concert took place Jan. 13 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Hopkinton musicians included Josh Kim...
The Commission on Disability at its virtual meeting Monday night heard a detailed presentation on building accessibility requirements from one of its members. Member Mike DiMascio, a registered fire protection engineer, explained the scope of several accessibility...
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 is holding a special meeting on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center to...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have recent drone photos of snow over Hopkinton.
Due to the overnight snowfall, Hopkinton public schools are closed Tuesday. All afternoon and evening events at the schools are canceled as well. Hopkinton received about 2 inches of snow. This is the district's first snow day of the year.
The fate of Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan, who has been linked to a criminal court case involving retired Deputy Chief John "Jay" Porter, will not be decided until Friday because Tuesday's Select Board hearing was rescheduled due to the overnight snowstorm. The...
