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 Marley. Here is Baypath's description of Marley: “Calling all hound lovers! Meet your future best friend: Marley!...
Dr. Margo Roman, a longtime veterinarian who runs Main Street Animal Services (MASH) of Hopkinton, had her veterinary license suspended following her latest battle with the Massachusetts Veterinary Board. Roman, who already was on a lengthy probation, came under fire...
The town issued a press release Friday with updates about the Main Street Corridor Project following a construction meeting that was held Tuesday. At the meeting were representatives from the town, engineering consultant VHB, the Massachusetts Department of...
A recent Boston Globe article highlighted the fact that track and field athletes in Boston have limited access to the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, even though the facility is located in the city. The Reggie Lewis Center (situated next to Roxbury Community...
A captain who wrestles at 138 pounds, Rogers has been with the program since middle school and “has had a huge impact on our team,” said coach Corey Mills. “Jake stays after practice routinely to volunteer his time to help out with middle school practice and has taken...
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team has a number of familiar faces in new spots this year, including longtime assistant coach Corey Mills, who officially stepped into the head coaching role this winter. “I have been with the team since 2009, but it’s an...
Last season, things seemed pretty straightforward for Hopkinton High School boys indoor track and field coach Michael Donahue. He could fill out the winter meet lineup almost any way he saw fit, and the depth of talent in his senior class would take care of the rest....
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 16 1:03 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on a vehicle...
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...
Hopkinton’s Emmaline Kent was named to the president’s list at Husson University. Kent is studying toward a degree in mass communications-marketing communications, with certificates in digital and social media marketing, filmmaking and graphic design. … At Stonehill...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have creative photos of an ice-covered Hopkinton.
When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire earlier than you anticipated? Unfortunately, this situation is not that...
The Disability Commission hosted a public forum Monday that allowed about 30 people to give feedback about Hopkinton’s accessibility challenges while acknowledging the growing understanding of the needs of members of the disability community. Chair Holly Morand...
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 Planning Board at its Jan. 22 meeting primarily focused on continued discussions on how the town can comply with the MBTA Communities Act. A draft proposal formulated by the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) after many months of meetings was reviewed at the last...
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night held a new hearing regarding the open space and landscape preservation development (OSLPD) at Whisper Way. Last summer, a procedural error hampered the transfer of open space to the town at the site of the 12-unit...
The Hopkinton Police Department on Tuesday evening announced that it is recalling the interview transcript between Sgt. Tim Brennan and investigators from Kroll, the consultant hired by the town to review allegations of officer misconduct. The town was prompted to...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Michael Principe, a beloved father, husband and grandfather. Andrew peacefully left this world on Jan. 11, surrounded by his family. Andy was born to Louis and Gertrude Principe on Aug. 28, 1952, in...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Janice Carolyn Kane, 66, passed away suddenly on Jan. 19 surrounded by family. She was a resident of Hopkinton for 30 years. Janice is now reunited with her beloved parents, John and Jean Bennis, as well as her in-laws, Frances and Frank Kane. She is survived by her...
