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. One week after announcing that a deadline-beating tax appeal filed by Eversource would...
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Select Board roundup: Lykan TIF presented; COVID optimism expressed
A draft of the tax increment financing (TIF) agreement between the town and Lykan Bioscience was presented to the Select Board on Tuesday for its consideration, with a vote to come at a future meeting. Lykan is looking to construct a 112,141-square foot manufacturing...
Town’s $105M budget, still in need of $500,000 trim, ‘presents a fiscally sound path forward’
One week after announcing that a deadline-beating tax appeal filed by Eversource would require an adjustment of the town’s budget to the tune of $1.5 million, Town Manager Norman Khumalo returned to the Select Board on Tuesday with a revised budget that still needs a...
‘Building year’ continues for HHS girls indoor track
Hopkinton High School girls indoor track and field coach Jean Cann is accurate when she says this year’s team is not quite as strong as in seasons past, but she also is comparing the team against the program’s incredibly lofty standards. The Hillers lost two meets...
Senior Snippets, Feb. 9 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 check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
Library Corner, Feb. 9 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. Digital cards available Those without a library card or...
Photo contest winner, Feb. 9 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: Tuesday, Feb. 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. While Hopkinton has continued to see an improvement in the number of COVID cases, the town...
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hoops win streak ends; wrestling earns share of TVL title
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team saw its seven-game win streak come to an end Sunday with a 66-55 loss to visiting Norwood. The Mustangs jumped out to a 23-12 lead after one quarter and maintained a 13-point lead heading into the final period. Hopkinton...
Health Department discusses target data for making masks optional in town: ‘Pure metrics, pure science, no politics’
While Hopkinton has continued to see an improvement in the number of COVID cases, the town continues to be listed by the CDC as “high risk for community transmission” and is at least a few days away from getting out of that designation, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe...
Town Clerk Degan plans bid for state representative
It’s a big election year for Connor Degan. In addition to planning Hopkinton’s elections as town clerk, Degan is running for two positions in separate elections. The first is for his town clerk position in the Annual Town Election in May. The second is for state...
Planning Board continues Laborers’ Training Center hearing to get more clarity on lighting plan
The Planning Board at its hearing Monday night decided to continue the hearing on the Massachusetts Laborers’ Training Center until March 7 so that the drawings could include the building heights and provide more detail on the lighting plans. Other concerns addressed...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 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. The School Committee met for nearly three hours Thursday night to tackle some longstanding...
Paul Danahy, 93
Judge Paul William Danahy Jr., “Papa,” age 93, passed away in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 1 after a brief illness. Born April 19, 1928, in Framingham, he was loved and respected by all who knew him, and his qualities were many: kind, generous, considerate, fair, wise,...
Joseph Mulvey, 87
Joseph (Moon) M. Mulvey Jr., 87, of North Falmouth passed away on Jan. 30. He was born May 15, 1934, in Dorchester to Evelyn (Mauriello) and Joseph M. Mulvey. Joe was married to his college sweetheart, Janet A. (Jodaitis) of Gardner. They settled down with their big...
School Committee eyes March 7 for mask-optional but delays vote, approves calendar with extra holidays
Editor's note: This story was updated with a statement from Joe Markey. The School Committee met for nearly three hours Thursday night to tackle some longstanding controversial topics, including the mask policy debate and the approval of the school calendar that now...
School Committee duo face open meeting law complaint, criticism from teachers union
Editor's note: This story was updated with a statement from Joe Markey. The School Committee at its Thursday night meeting responded to a complaint by a Hopkinton resident against two School Committee members, Joe Markey and Meg Tyler, saying that they were in...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 4
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 Hopkinton Police Department provided an update regarding its investigation into an...
Hopkinton schools closed Friday due to storm
Hopkinton schools will be closed Friday due to a forecast that calls for freezing rain in the morning, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Thursday night. This marks the second weather-related cancellation of the school year. Schools also were closed on Jan. 7...
Update: Police seek public’s help regarding apparent hit-and-run from Jan. 22
Editor's note: This story was updated Feb. 3 with additional information from the Hopkinton Police Department. The Hopkinton Police Department announced that it is investigating an incident that occurred last month in the area of 7 East Main Street, and it is seeking...