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. When Ann Karnofsky was walking her two collies on Frankland Road on Aug. 30, she was...
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Nugget
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Nugget, a 1-year-old local stray. Here is Baypath's description of Nugget: “Need some laughs in your life? Well, Nugget can't...
Business Briefs: Baldiga, Foley among ‘Best Lawyers’
Hopkinton resident Joe Baldiga was named the Best Lawyers 2023 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year in Worcester. In addition, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2023...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 13 edition
POLICE LOG September 6 12:09 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis made checks of Elm Street property. 12:55 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Hayden Rowe Street property. 6:26 a.m. Chief Joseph Bennett, Sergeants Arthur Schofield and Timothy Brennan, and Officers Tyler...
Richard Senghas, 94
Richard E. Senghas, 94, a resident of the Piper Shores community in Scarborough, Maine, died Sept. 10 of natural causes. He lived an extraordinary life — a loving husband, father of seven, respected orthopedic surgeon, and, in his later years, a Catholic priest....
Conservation Commission address issues at The Trails
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night mainly discussed two issues with The Trails, a development off Legacy Farms Road North, including an amended notice of intent concerning drainage improvement plans for four lots and a violation or continued...
Sokol keeps learning as part of Vikings’ practice squad
Hopkinton High School graduate Josh Sokol is going to be hanging around the Twin Cities a little longer after landing a spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad following preseason camp. One of the last players to be cut from the active roster, Sokol, 24, will...
Frankland Road solar project underway as forest clearing begins
When Ann Karnofsky was walking her two collies on Frankland Road on Aug. 30, she was overcome by what she described as “a caravan of construction vehicles” heading to 71 Frankland Road, the site of a planned solar photovoltaic array and energy storage facility. “I was...
Photos: HHS golf vs. Dover-Sherborn
The Hopkinton High School golf team posted a one-stroke victory over Dover-Sherborn on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The 216-217 victory improved the Hillers' record to 5-0.
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 14
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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, Town Manager Norman Khumalo indicated the Main Street...
Select Board roundup: Main Street progresses, new employees introduced
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo indicated the Main Street Corridor Project continues to progress. “Substantial work has been completed,” Khumalo said. “We’re now focusing on doing the work that will help us wind down ahead of the...
Elmwood Community Forum kicks off Monday
As part of the town's work on developing a plan for a potential replacement for Elmwood School, there will be an initial community forum on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. The webinar will be held via Zoom. The link is:...
Newspaper: Sept. 14, 2022
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Photos: Hopkinton State Park
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from in and around Hopkinton State Park.
Photos: Girls soccer vs. Ashland
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team picked up a 3-1 victory over visiting Ashland on Monday. The Hillers have won their first two games to open the season.
HHS girls soccer puts trust in process
For Hopkinton High School girls soccer coach Tom Skiba, it’s all about the process. His expectations for his team coming into the 2022 campaign are similar to every season: win games, get to the state tournament and compete in the always-challenging Tri-Valley League...
Hillers junior Birtwistle commits to Purdue soccer
Hopkinton High School junior Brooke Birtwistle will continue her standout soccer career at the Division 1 collegiate level in two seasons when she attends Purdue University. Birtwistle, 16, is one of the Hillers’ captains this fall and said the Boilermakers provided...
Board of Health roundup: Updates provided on COVID, Winter Street noise, Health Fair
With the pandemic waning, the Board of Health at its meeting Monday night discussed moving away from its focus on COVID-19 and toward developing a strategic plan that will reflect Hopkinton’s overall health objectives. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe said...
Photo contest winner, Sept. 14 edition
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 Today: Tuesday, Sept. 13
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. The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the...