The annual PolyArts festival took place Saturday at the Town Common.
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
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Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
The annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs was held Saturday at Weston Nurseries. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Cleanup work this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will place loam in various areas and perform on-site cleanup. Working hours for the Main Street Corridor Project are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. No detours, one-lane closures or road closures are allowed from 7-9...
Library event featuring doctor who created homeless healthcare program postponed
Health Department DIrector Shaun McAuliffe announced that author Dr. Jim O'Connell, the founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, will be unable to attend as the guest speaker at an event at the Hopkinton Public Library on Monday night...
Photos: HHS football edges Wayland
The Hopkinton High School football team opened its season with a dramatic victory Friday night. Sam Pantera caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from Julian Rivard with 46 seconds left and John Winslow booted the extra point to give Hopkinton a 20-19 win over visiting...
Hopkinton Police Department warns public about scam calls from person pretending to be an officer
The Hopkinton Police Department issued a warning to the public after residents reported scam phone calls from someone purporting to be a Hopkinton police officer. According to an HPD post on Facebook, the residents who reported the calls noted that "the number the...
School Committee talks revised capital plan, Hopkins project
During a three-hour meeting Thursday, the School Committee heard updates on the district’s capital plan, solar panel installations and the Marathon School addition. The committee also chose the construction manager at risk delivery method for the Hopkins School...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 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 of the day. The Select Board's decision Tuesday to delay consideration of the promotion of two Hopkinton police...
Police union lashes out at Select Board for delaying officers’ promotions
The Select Board's decision Tuesday to delay consideration of the promotion of two Hopkinton police officers until a departmental review is complete drew immediate criticism, and that continued Thursday with an open letter to the Select Board from police union vice...
Hopkinton Youth Soccer scrambles to get new equipment in time for season opener after nets vandalized
As Hopkinton Youth Soccer prepares to kick off its season this Saturday, the organization faced an unexpected and concerning challenge after discovering that all of its nets and a goal frame were damaged by apparent vandalism last month. Hopkinton Youth Soccer present...
With temperatures headed to 90s, superintendent cautions school families
With temperatures in Hopkinton expected to hit 93 degrees Thursday and 89 Friday, Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh reached out to families to encourage them to be prepared. Cavanaugh noted that the high school and Hopkins School have air conditioning in...
Town shares information regarding state’s MBTA Communities zoning law
Town Manager Norman Khumalo and Principal Planner John Gelcich on Wednesday shared information regarding the state’s MBTA Communities Multi-Family zoning requirements. As of the passing of the economic bond bill, signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in January 2021, 175 MBTA...
Patricia Tammi, 83, former Hopkinton resident
Patricia Eve (Assad) Tammi, 83, died Sept. 1 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was with her family at the end. She was born March 16, 1940, to Patrick Charles Assad and Josephine (Dee) Assad in Worcester. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Sacred...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Thumbelina
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Thumbelina. Here is Baypath's description of Thumbelina: "Thumbelina is true to her name, a small lady full of...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 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 of the day. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted 4-1 to delay consideration of the promotion of...
Photos: HHS girls soccer opens season with win
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team opened its season with a 2-0 victory over visiting Ashland on Tuesday.
Beach season ends, along with risk of algal blooms
The official beach season concluded on Labor Day weekend, along with the risk of algal blooms that hampered enjoyment this summer of the upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park. On Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Department and Hopkinton Health Department...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 6 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG August 29 12:17 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz made checks of...
Select Board puts police promotion requests on hold, discusses timeline for Special Town Meeting
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted 4-1 to delay consideration of the promotion of two Hopkinton police officers to the rank of sergeant until a departmental review is complete, provoking angry outbursts from some audience members. Detective Gregg...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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 of the day. Ilana Casady joined the Hopkinton Cultural Council because she is “proud to live in Hopkinton and...
