https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WmK4Tk0RdA The Trails Committee on Wednesday voted 8-0 to recommend that the Select Board consider the implementation of a 10 mph speed limit for both traditional and electric bicycles on the town’s shared-use trails. Chair Peter LaGoy...
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. Annual fall cleanup at Whitehall planned for Saturday The Friends of Whitehall is gearing up to host...
The Hopkinton Police Department will expand its capacity for traffic enforcement thanks to a federal grant. The Municipal Road Safety Grant Program recently awarded the HPD nearly $35,000 to support targeted traffic enforcement and safety initiatives in the community....
The Department of Public Works will close part of Spring Street on Monday to complete work on a stormwater drain. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed stated that crews plan to replace a section of stormwater drainage pipe that crosses the road near 34...
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...
In the wake of the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, some local leaders are hoping to bridge divides and curtail increasing political polarization. “I hope and pray that ‘We the People’ can work toward reducing the extreme rhetoric that...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Oct. 7 12:56 a.m. Officer Eva Cann checked on a person sitting inside a vehicle on...
Hopkinton High School boys golf coach Bill Phaneuf recalls the first time Levi Schuster played at Westwood during his varsity debut four years ago. The then-freshman topped his drive on a par 5 and became emotional as he walked to the poorly struck ball. After a pep...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
A number of local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of the Holy Cross: senior Ross Comcowich, junior Daniel Villani, sophomores Luke Boothroyd, Eliana Driscoll, Thomas McAuliffe and Carmen Thomas, and freshmen Lillian...
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. Panelists to head community discussion on neurodiversity, advocacy The Hopkinton Special Education...
A popular civics teacher and baseball coach at Hopkinton Middle School apparently was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, according to a GoFundMe page. The GoFundMe fundraiser for teacher Bill Mingace was started four days ago by an individual identifying...
A senior captain, McCann is a “leader in the community, and one of the best teammates I’ve had the pleasure of coaching,” coach Dan Collins stated about the starting left back who typically is tasked with defending the opposition’s best player and recently helped the...
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team has experienced some ups and downs in terms of outcomes this fall, but coach Emma Sweetapple said her players are a fun group and have played well together as they embraced a move to a higher division. “We moved up to...
When Doug Noble became the executive director of The Communities at Golden Pond in January after serving in an interim role, he was determined to institute positive changes. “I have worked there for nine years and 35 years in the industry, so I was very familiar with...
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. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
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. After delay, Parks & Rec looks to celebrate skatepark project The Parks & Recreation...
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management and Control Advisory Group at its Oct. 2 meeting shared information about the planned extended drawdown of the lake and the use of herbicides to control weed growth. Joe Baldiga, the chair of the Citizens Input Group (CIG), led the...
