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Newspaper: March 22, 2023
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 21
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. This week's Independent Thoughts includes information on the Knights of Columbus Food for Families...
Independent Thoughts: K of C aims to alleviate food insecurity issues; HHS student to curate exhibit at HCA
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822, which represents Hopkinton and Ashland, once again is organizing its Food for Families Food Drive, which runs through March 26. Last year’s event raised $2,350 and “literally a ton of food and supplies,” shared council...
Business Briefs: YMCA receives $2.5M MathWorks donation
At its seventh annual Marathon Community Breakfast on March 9, the MetroWest YMCA announced a $2.5 million leadership contribution from MathWorks to support the development of a new regional YMCA that will serve Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, Sherborn, Framingham and...
Senior Snippets, March 22 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...
Library Corner, March 22 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. Nutrition Facts Label Reimagined Thursday, March 23,...
Business Profile: No need to worry about electrical work with LIT Electric
When someone asks Matt Przymierski how he got started in the electrical field, he’ll candidly explain it was nearly random, a trade he chose in high school for no particular reason. It turned out to be a fortunate choice, because he grew to love what he does. As it...
College Honors: Clark, Bryant recognize local students
Hopkinton residents named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Clark University included Natalie Beck, Sean Cahill, Callie-Rose Ronan and Afnaan Syed. All received first honors. … At Bryant University, Dennis Field was named to the president’s list, while...
Korbey 3v3 basketball tournament draws record turnout
The fifth annual Mary Korbey 3v3 basketball tournament was held Sunday, drawing a record 68 teams for a day of fun and competition at Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School. The event honors Mary Beth (Marquedant) Korbey, who passed away in July 2015 after...
Photo contest winner, March 22 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: Monday, March 20
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. A stellar effort from senior goalie Jack Lang and an early lead were not enough for the Hopkinton...
HMS Drama Club performs ‘Charlotte’s Web’ March 24-25
The Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club will perform “Charlotte’s Web” at the HMS auditorium on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or online (showtix4u.com/event-details/71859). Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's...
HHS boys hockey falls short in championship game
A stellar effort from senior goalie Jack Lang and an early lead were not enough for the Hopkinton High School boys hockey team, as the Hillers came up short in the state title game, falling 4-1 to Canton at TD Garden on Sunday. Canton (22-4), the No. 3 seed in the...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Paving for Boston Marathon expected to start week of April 3
The town announced Friday that paving in preparation for the Boston Marathon is anticipated to start the week of April 3. The work is expected to take one day for milling, followed by one day of paving. Temporary markings will be done at night after the paving is...
School Committee reaffirms support of original budget plan
The Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to “reaffirm” support of the $60.1 million fiscal year 2024 budget it originally passed on Jan. 19. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh reviewed the process thus far, noting the proposal began as an 8.3 percent...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 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 and video of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Layla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Layla. Here is Baypath's description of Layla: "Layla is feeling lucky this St. Patrick's Day and hoping to find...
UCTC supports inclusion of town in MetroWest effort to join East Coast Greenway
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a proposed concept that would connect Hopkinton and several neighboring MetroWest communities to the East Coast Greenway. Trial advocate Joel Arbeitman, the chair of the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 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 and video of the day. Following a lengthy discussion, the Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to forward a...
