You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals. To begin with, let’s look at the basic types of traditional and speculative...
Platinum Physical Therapy has added another physical therapist to its Hopkinton team and recently debuted a fourth location in Maynard. The clinic, which also has offices in Ashland and Milford, is growing to meet the increased demand for physical therapy services,...
Wet weather continues to create issues for local events. The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest, an event in which 25 bands will perform at residents' homes and other locations, is moving from Saturday to Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The event will start with a party and musical...
The Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help relieve the discoloration of the water in the area. The wells will remain off "until further notice, barring any emergencies or dramatic increase in demand," Water...
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 Trails Committee revised drafts of its charge and the one it proposed for the beleaguered Upper...
The Trails Committee revised drafts of its charge and the one it proposed for the beleaguered Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night. The committee made some edits to the new version of its charge as well as its proposed recommendation of changes...
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting welcomed new department director Jon Lewitus to the department. Lewitus, the former assistant recreation director for the town of Brookline, has been in his new role for five days and has been building...
The Hopkinton High School volleyball team picked up a 3-0 victory over visiting Millis on Wednesday night. The Hillers are off to a 6-2 start to the season.
The Hopkinton Health Department has started a survey to gauge the interest of residents in receiving the RSV, updated COVID and/or shingles vaccines. RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a contagious virus that causes respiratory disease. The survey asks...
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...
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 Hopkinton Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts...
The Water Department announced Wednesday afternoon that it is investigating the cause of periodic water discoloration that appears to be more prevalent when the Alprilla Farm wells are in operation. Crews have been flushing hydrants in the vicinity to help clear the...
The Hopkinton Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings for Massachusetts. Hopkinton also is ranked as being the best place to teach, and as having the best teachers. “It’s really nice to have that first ranking across...
Having just retired after a successful 30-year career in the television industry, Bob Gilbert — producer of “Ask Bob” and “Let’s Talk” and vice president and general manager of WABU-TV Boston — had plans, which included travel, fun with friends and working on the...
A woman in her 40s who avoids mirrors, a teen who grows bangs to hide his forehead, a new mom without time to care for herself — Lisa Massimiano sees a wide range of clients at Skin Smart Salon, but they all share the same goal: to be confident in their skin....
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night focused its attention on separate proposals for pedestrian footbridges. The commission approved 6-0 the request of an Eagle Scout to construct a pedestrian footbridge at Berry Acres Trail. Projects of this type...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that construction operations have been scheduled for the Interstate 495 southbound off-ramp to Interstate 90 overnight this Thursday between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. During work, vehicles will be directed...
ARRESTS September 24 2:59 a.m. A caller reported a car struck a pole on Hayden Rowe Street. A second caller reported airbags deployed, and a female driver was ambulatory and coherent. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Augusto Diaz and Nicholas Walker responded...
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. Educator Craig Hay said that he feels fortunate to be doing exactly what he wanted from the time he...
Hopkinton residents Jessica Clancy and Courtney McFarland were named two of seven recipients of the 2023 Women to Watch Award by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. The awards recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the...
