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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 22
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 voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department...
Parks & Rec Commission votes to support Lewitus as new director
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department director at its nearly three-hour meeting Monday night. While members felt both Lewitus and fellow finalist Mark Kelly would be successful in the role, chair Dan Terry...
Dorothy McLellan, 94
Dorothy (Scott) McLellan, 94, of Hopkinton passed away Aug. 5. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. McLellan Sr. of Framingham. Mrs. McLellen worked as a visiting nurse in the Metrowest area for many years. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Joseph E McLellan Jr. of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk, bike lane work continues
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will form and pour sidewalks between Muffin House Cafe and Ash Street, pave the top mix on the bike lane, place loam in various areas and perform various on-site cleanup in the same area. On the west side of...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 18
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 annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday, and we have photos from the event....
Letter to the Editor: Main Street intersection a debacle
Which ivory tower engineers revamped the intersection of Hayden Rowe and Main Street, incomprehensibly scooping out a huge semicircle from the corner, forcing cars to veer into the other lane? With now such dangerously tight quarters, get ready to hear the explosions...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo; adoption fees waived for certain dogs in August
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Milo. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: “Milo is a playful dog who enjoys spending time with people and other...
Photos: Senior Center Ice Cream Social
The annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday.
Sports Roundup: Mikulis reaps honors after standout lax season at Haverford
Hopkinton’s Tiffany Mikulis was named a 2023 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association second-team All-American following her stellar season as a sophomore midfielder at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Mikulis, the Centennial Conference Midfielder of the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 17
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 Elementary School Building Committee will vote on a budget for the proposed new Elmwood School on...
Hopkinton State Park upper beach reopens, main beach still deemed unsafe for swimming
The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park returned to a safe level, while the water quality at the main beach remains unsuitable for swimming due to enterococci bacteria, according to water sample test results released Wednesday. Results were...
Photo contest winner, Aug. 16 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...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 16 edition
August 8 1:22 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik made checks of Ash Street property. 6:50 a.m. A West Main Street caller reported a change in her heating system after someone walked in her room, and she wanted to speak with an officer. Officers Nathan Wright and Nicholas...
ESBC weighs ‘alternates’ to proposed new school budget
The Elementary School Building Committee will vote on a budget for the proposed new Elmwood School on Aug. 22, the same date the School Committee is expected to endorse it. Currently, the ESBC is looking at a total cost of $158,894,578 and discussed an estimated...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 16
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 latest Independent Thoughts leads off with two Hopkinton girls who earned the Girl Scouts'...
Newspaper: Aug. 16, 2023
Independent Thoughts: Local Girl Scouts earn highest honor; teens to appear in Worcester play
Hopkinton’s Elizabeth Schneider and Katie Beauvais recently received the prestigious Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. The Gold Award is available to girls in high school who create sustainable...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 16 edition
Senior Snippets, Aug. 16 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...
