After a successful inaugural event last year, the Festival of Illumination returns to Southwick’s Zoo on Sept. 1 with original artistic creations and a new theme, “Once Upon a Time.” New England’s largest lantern showcase will radiate across the zoo grounds through...
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Senior Snippets, Aug. 31 edition
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...
Photos: HHS seniors head to school
On Wednesday morning, Hopkinton High School's Class of 2023 continued the school's tradition of having seniors walk into the building together for the first day of classes.
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 30 edition
POLICE LOG August 23 12:08 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis made checks of East Main Street property. 12:13 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik made checks of the Fruit Street fields. 12:38 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik checked on Lumber Street property. 1:57 a.m. On South...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bootsey
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Bootsey, a 2-year-old bloodhound/Great Dane. Here is Baypath's description of Bootsey: “Tall, dark and handsome — the perfect...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 31
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. Hopkinton is revisiting the possibility of regulating short-term rentals after residents of...
Photo contest winner, Aug. 31 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...
Newspaper: Aug. 31, 2022
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Short-term rentals raise concern for some residents
Hopkinton is revisiting the possibility of regulating short-term rentals after residents of Pike Street voiced concerns to the Zoning Advisory Committee about a property being rented out and used for weekend parties. Regulating short-term rentals through websites such...
Library Corner, Aug. 31 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. #ActuallyAutistic Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m....
Hopkinton Little League 11U team captures state title
The Hopkinton Little League 11-and-under baseball team had an eventful summer, winning the state championship as well as the Tondorf Tournament — despite sometimes having to play in two tournaments on the same day. Hopkinton had not fielded a team in the 11U state...
Planning Board roundup: State loosens rules on MBTA community housing
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night learned about an update to a state law designed to create multifamily housing opportunities in communities served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority that the town will need to consider if it wants to be...
Robert Haley, 75
Robert Haley, 75, of Hopkinton died Aug. 26 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Navask) Haley, to whom he was married for 49 years. Born in Melrose, he was the son of the late James and Marguerite (Babineau)...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 30
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 Hopkinton High School rising senior Vihaan Agarwal and some friends noticed a lack of...
Middle schoolers learn about finance, entrepreneurship at business camp
When Hopkinton High School rising senior Vihaan Agarwal and some friends noticed a lack of offerings related to finance and entrepreneurship at the middle school level, they decided to do something about it. They founded the Hopkinton Youth Business Academy, which...
Keavany among those taking steps against cancer
Hopkinton resident Katie Keavany takes steps to fight against cancer every day as the vice president for the department of ambulatory clinical operation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On Oct. 2, she will go the extra mile and participate in the 2022 Boston...
Photos: Greyhound Friends celebrates International Dog Day
Greyhound Friends held a celebration of International Dog Day on Saturday with plenty of activities for people and dogs.
Water main break could lead to discoloration
Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty cautioned residents that there could be some discoloration in town water over the next several days due to a water main break. "Due to the construction water main break on Main Street late last week and continued...
Noel Adams, 81
Noel Adrianne Hallett Adams, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at her home on Aug. 24. Born in Springfield in 1940, she was the daughter of the late “Meme” Bernice (Regula) and Reuben Hallett of Burlington, Vermont. Noel was a 1962 graduate of the University of Vermont,...
Photos: Hopkinton youth cricket champion crowned
Hopkinton wrapped up its youth cricket summer season on Saturday, with Kings XI capturing the championship.