Ahead of an important Board of Appeals meeting Wednesday night, residents are puzzled at the disappearance of lawn signs opposing a proposed gas station in town. Just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a West Elm Street resident reported they had a lawn sign removed from their...
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Water discoloration expected to last for several days
The Water Department announced Wednesday that the water discoloration that started Tuesday is expected to continue for “a few days” while the department works to flush hydrants. In an interview with the Independent Wednesday morning, Water and Sewer Director Eric...
Conservation Commission approves notice of intent for Charleswood School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MchVfP3a5p4&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously approved the notice of intent for the proposed Charleswood Elementary School after the development team presented additional details...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 9 edition
ARRESTS October 4 4:13 p.m. Officers Agusto Diaz and Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ash Street and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. A 56-year-old Tammer Lane resident was arrested and charged with speeding in violation of special...
Photos: Autumn at Hopkinton High School
Photographer Amit Jagdale caught scenes of autumn outside Hopkinton High School.
Gary Merrill, 85
Gary L. Merrill, 85, of Sandwich passed away Sept. 28, 2024. He was preceded in passing by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Wilma R. Merrill (Russell); she passed in April 2024. Gary was born in Boston in 1938 to the late Gertrude E. Merrill (Edwards). He...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 9
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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted unanimously to place the MBTA Communities...
Planning Board votes to put MBTA Communities article on STM warrant, plans Oct. 28 hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEAW-Em2fGI&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted unanimously to place the MBTA Communities article on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 18. The STM is being convened with the primary...
Town warns residents of dirty water after apparent unauthorized hydrant use
The town is advising residents to be aware of potential water discoloration after an apparent unauthorized opening of a fire hydrant on Tuesday. "Please be advised that we believe someone has opened a fire hydrant without authorization somewhere near the center of...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero
The Princeton-bound Recupero, known for her elite footwork, had 17 goals and nine assists through 11 games as the Hillers took a perfect record into the final third of the season. In a 5-1 victory over Norton on Oct. 1, she scored three goals and hit the crossbar in a...
Photos: Fall foliage in Hopkinton
Photographer Amit Jagdale recently captured scenes of fall foliage in town.
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 8
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 Parks & Recreation Commission engaged in an extended debate about financial aid policies...
Parks & Rec Commission discusses proposed changes to financial aid policies
The Parks & Recreation Commission engaged in an extended debate about financial aid policies during its meeting Monday night. Jon Lewitus, director of the Parks & Recreation Department, brought the matter before the commission in the hopes of amending and...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 7 edition
Eugene Savage, 77
Eugene Savage, 77, of Hopkinton died Oct. 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family after an illness. He was the husband of Margaret (Hoey) Savage, to whom he was married for 38 years. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Demairis)...
Photos: Youth field hockey battles South Attleboro
The Grade 3/4 Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey team faced off against the South Attleboro Girls Recreation Association team on Saturday.
Robert Smith, 72
Robert J. “Smitty” Smith Jr., 72, of Uxbridge died Oct. 4, 2024, at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a period of declining health. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pauline F. (Dumais) Smith; three sons, Joseph Smith and wife Cheryl of Whitinsville,...
Carol MacDonald, 80
Carol A. (Quinlan) MacDonald, 80, of Worcester, lovingly known as “Mimi.” passed away Oct. 7, 2024. Born and raised in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle (Chevarley) and Raymond Quinlan. An overachiever in childhood, Carol stormed onto the competition...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 7
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. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Friday that residential use of...
Photos: Hopkinton Fire Department Open House
The Hopkinton Fire Department held its annual Open House at its headquarters on Main Street Sunday afternoon. Members of the public were invited to tour the station, learn about fire safety and see demonstrations.