Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some photos from around town in June.
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, June 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. The Hopkinton Lions Club is looking for some good men and women to spend just a few hours each month...
Active Lions Club eager to add to membership
The Hopkinton Lions Club is looking for some good men and women to spend just a few hours each month helping the community and international causes such as eye research and disaster relief. “We invite anyone interested in joining a small active group of folks whose...
Real Estate Transactions, June 21 edition
Mosquito spraying scheduled for July
Personnel from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) are scheduled to spray areas of Hopkinton on July 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. All dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity and/or...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 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. Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes has resigned from her positions on the...
Select Board opens survey about Upper Charles Trail Committee
The Select Board announced Monday that it has opened its survey about the Upper Charles Trail Committee. The survey will remain open until July 2. The survey was sparked by Town Meeting’s resounding but nonbinding vote to disband the UCTC and make it a subcommittee of...
Letter to the Editor: School Committee could use new leadership
I am so disappointed as I read the news article in the Hopkinton Independent about the School Committee reorganization. I am grateful for the service that the board members provide. At the same time, why are the same people continuing to hold onto power in the...
Following online controversy, Hayes resigns seats on town committees
Former Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee chair Darlene Hayes has resigned from her positions on the town’s Housing Authority and Cultural Council effective June 30 following controversy over her online behavior. Under stories in the Hopkinton Independent and HopNews...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, June 19
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 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday. Following the 5K road race, the...
Photos: Timlin Event
The 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday. Following the 5K road race, the family fun day was held inside the High School Athletic Center due to the rain.
Vincent Carbone, 85, former HHS assistant principal
V. Vincent Carbone, 85, formerly of Feeding Hills, passed away June 13. He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carbone, Italian immigrants who settled in Watertown, where they raised their seven children, all of whom attended the Watertown public schools. A...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detour to be used as needed this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. For the rest of the week, the eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street may be used as needed. On the east...
Business Profile: Concierge Physical Therapy opens new location in Hopkinton
Hopkinton residents have a new option for resolving pain and mobility issues with the opening of Concierge Physical Therapy at 22 South Street. The physical therapy clinic debuted its third location on May 1, adding to its two clinics in Sutton and Shrewsbury. Unlike...
Trash truck fire, fuel spill cause rush-hour delays on I-495 North Friday morning
A trash truck traveling on Interstate 495 in Westborough near the Hopkinton border burst into flames early Friday morning, causing a fuel spill and traffic delays when part of I-495 North in Hopkinton had to be closed for the cleanup. The Westborough Fire Department’s...
School committee completes reorganization, picks liaison roles
After much discussion, the Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday named Amanda Fargiano vice chair. Member Holly Morand also expressed interest in assuming that role. The board waited until all five members were present to complete its reorganization process. One...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 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. Tensions flared at Wednesday's Trail Coordination and Management Committee meeting that included the...
HHS boys tennis falls in state semifinals
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team saw its memorable season come to a close Thursday with a 4-1 loss to Duxbury in the Division 2 state semifinals at Lexington High School. Pranav Kapur won his match at third singles for Hopkinton's only point. Hopkinton, the...
Letter to the Editor: Pride Parade organizers grateful for support
We, the Hopkinton Freedom Team (HFT), would like to express our gratitude to Hopkinton and surrounding communities for a fantastic Pride Event! Not only was the event well attended with record turnout, it was a celebration that far exceeded any of our...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Badger
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Badger. Here is Baypath's description of Badger: “This handsome hunk wants you to know he's available! Not only...
