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Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Ireland. Here is Baypath's description of Ireland: “Ireland loves yummy snacks like salmon and chicken. She is...
At its meeting Wednesday night, the Upper Charles Trail Committee addressed feedback it has received about its trail proposal and discussed ways to better connect with the public about its goals and ideas. UCTC Chair Jane Moran explained that the committee has “just...
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. Town Manager Norman Khumalo was to present the consolidated fiscal year 2023 budget to the...
Town Manager Norman Khumalo was to present the consolidated fiscal year 2023 budget to the Select Board for discussion at the board’s Tuesday night meeting, but a late-breaking development forced a change in plans. “One of the most consequential factors in the...
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed developments regarding the Fruit Street fields turf replacement project as well as property requests and summer programming. Per a request from the Conservation Commission regarding concerns...
ARRESTS January 25 11:18 a.m. A West Main Street caller reported an intoxicated male drove on to her lawn and was trying to bribe her not to contact the police. Sergeants Timothy Brennan and Matthew McNeil and Officer Cody Normandin responded and recovered the...
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. State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, a Holliston Democrat who represents Hopkinton, announced Monday...
Boston Marathon organizers appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday night to receive a parade permit for the April 18 event — the 126th running of the prestigious race — and gushed about their relationship with Hopkinton. “We are immensely grateful for the...
The Hopkinton High School rolling car parade for graduating students, scheduled for June 4, was unanimously approved by the Select Board at Tuesday's meeting, but with the understanding that class representatives must work with town departments that expressed safety...
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, a Holliston Democrat who represents Hopkinton, announced Monday that she was resigning her post as of Feb. 11. Dykema, who was elected in 2008 and has served ever since, has taken the position of Northeast policy director with Boston-based...
The Planning Board met for more than three hours Monday night, as representatives from the Massachusetts Laborers’ Training Center gave an overview of their site construction plans, which include a new headquarters building and an updated dormitory. Attorney George...
As a Hopkinton resident and parent of a third- and fifth-grader in our community, I urge the School Committee to add a vote regarding face coverings to Thursday's meeting agenda. Subsequently, I would then encourage the committee to vote to allow ALL students in the...
I was surprised and disappointed to see a letter printed recently from a resident telling the public to “be careful with pit bulls.” These are wonderful dogs that make great family pets with the right care and training. An owner surrender to a shelter can mean lots of...
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. Saturday's storm dropped more than a foot of snow in Hopkinton, leaving residents to dig...
Saturday's storm dropped more than a foot of snow in Hopkinton, leaving residents to dig out on Sunday.
Jeannette (Jeanne) Portale, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham on Jan. 26. Born in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ola (Coppins) and Thomas A. Bedner. She was the wife of 18 years to the late Joseph Portale. Previously...
Competing at the 114th Millrose Games in New York City on Thursday, Hopkinton High school standout Kate Powers won the girls weight throw competition. Powers, a senior, recorded identical throws of 43 feet, 2 1/2 inches on her first two attempts, then won the title...
Pamela Ivan Almeida, 72, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 26. Pamela was born in Ahmedabad, India, and was the loving daughter of Alexander A. Lobo and Elizabeth A. Lobo. She was the wife of the late Ivan J. Almeida, and the sister of Trevor Lobo, Brian Lobo, Hans Lobo,...
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. Since Mary Korbey died in 2015 following a battle with cancer, the Hopkinton High School...
The Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) presented its proposed route in December and has received significant public feedback appreciative of the efforts and also challenging segments 1 to 6 for safety concerns and more. The paved trail would start on Route 85 where...
