The Select Board approval process for police officer candidates generally moves quickly, but Tuesday presented a new scenario for the board. One of the two candidates, Tyler Staback, had worked as a Massachusetts State Trooper since January 2019 until this past April,...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 12
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. With Hopkinton currently carrying a medium risk designation for COVID-19, Hopkinton Health...
Health Director: COVID still spreading but not as virulent
With Hopkinton currently carrying a medium risk designation for COVID-19, Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe is urging residents not to let their guard down. He said attendance at the department’s most recent vaccine clinics was “terrible,” leading to concerns...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 11
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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, roadway reconstruction will continue this week...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Detour continues this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, roadway reconstruction will continue this week on Main Street from the Fire Station and the Wood Street intersection. A single lane of alternating traffic will be used as needed, and eastbound traffic will be detoured from...
Wayne Morey, 83
Wayne S. Morey, 83, of Bellingham passed away at Milford Regional Hospital on July 7 after a period of declining health. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Morey. He had been a resident of Bellingham since December 1994 and previously lived...
Crack sealing work on select town roads begins Tuesday
The town’s highway manager announced that crack sealing work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on 16 roads. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete, although the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. One lane of traffic will be open at all...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 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 and video of the day. Road work is scheduled to begin Friday on Hayden Rowe Street, just south of the...
Hayden Rowe road work starts Friday
Road work is scheduled to begin Friday on Hayden Rowe Street, just south of the intersection with Chestnut Street to the Milford town line, the town announced. This work is to repave the section of road disturbed during the Hayden Rowe water main replacement and...
Early morning trash pickup in center of town Friday
As a result of the construction activities on Main Street, E.L. Harvey will be picking up trash only (not recycling) on Friday (July 8) at an earlier time then normal — as early as 5:30 or 6 a.m. — for the following roads: Main Street (Ash Street to Whalen Road)...
Letter to the Editor: Mental health help available
Emotions aren’t always the first thing we see when we look at a person, because they are not physical, they are something that is inside one’s head and body. A person’s mental state isn’t always perfect, as they can feel physically heavy, lazy, hopeless, extremely sad...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kabir
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Kabir, a 1-year-old German shepherd. Here is Baypath's description of Kabir: "Kabir is a 1-year-old very special boy! This...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 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 and video of the day. Following recent issues with major backups in the center of town due to the Main Street...
Town works to minimize traffic impact due to Main Street Corridor Project
Following recent issues with major backups in the center of town due to the Main Street Corridor Project, local officials announced Wednesday that measures would be put in place in an attempt to minimize the delays. The announcement came after a meeting between town...
Arrests/Police Log, July 5 edition
ARRESTS June 28 12:21 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Exchange Street and subsequently arrested a 44-year-old Parker Point Road resident and charged her with failure to dim headlights, unlicensed operation of...
Simoes steps down as HHS baseball coach
Steve Simoes is retiring from his position as Hopkinton High School baseball coach, the school announced Wednesday. Simoes coached the Hillers for 19 seasons, recording more than 300 victories, five Tri-Valley League championships and three sectional titles. He led...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 6
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’s Barbara Girardi recently was recognized as a winner of a Myra Kraft Community...
Girardi honored by Patriots Foundation for Live4Evan charity
Hopkinton’s Barbara Girardi recently was recognized as a winner of a Myra Kraft Community MVP Award, presented by the New England Patriots Foundation. Girardi, who was honored along with 25 other volunteers at an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium on June 8, was...
Hazardous waste collection at DPW facility July 30
Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 30, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood Street. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 5
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. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh on Friday announced the hiring of a new principal for...