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. Thursday night’s School Committee decision in a 3-2 vote to lift the mask requirement for a...
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Library Corner, Oct. 27 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. Trick-or-Treating at the Library Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4-8...
Fuel assistance available through SMOC program
Applications are being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). The program runs from November to April, and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within certain...
Jill Welch, 65
Jill L. Welch (Parker), 65, of Hopkinton and formerly of Northbridge, died in Northbridge after an illness. Jill was born on July 9, 1956, in Whitinsville to the late Angus A. and Gloria W. (Skoog) Parker. Jill worked for many years at the Picadilly Pub in...
William Keefe, 86
William John Keefe, 86, of Plymouth and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Oct. 20. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Pauline (Bouret) and William Keefe. Bill was the beloved husband of 41 years to Judy A. (Johnson) Keefe of Plymouth. Judy and Bill were life...
Joseph Cook, 59
Longtime Hopkinton postal carrier Joseph H. Cook, 59, passed on Oct. 19 at MetroWest Hospital in Framingham after being stricken ill. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Dianne M. (Hill) Cook. He also is survived by his two children, Kaitlynn M. Muse and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 22
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. In a 3-2 vote, the School Committee on Thursday decided to adopt a trial period during...
School Committee votes to lift mask mandate at HHS for 3-week trial period
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrgXVw-FeD0 In a 3-2 vote, the School Committee on Thursday decided to adopt a trial period during which time COVID-vaccinated students at Hopkinton High School can remove masks inside the building. The trial period will run from Nov....
School Committee roundup: Students share survey results; enrollment data updated
Thursday night’s School Committee decision in a 3-2 vote to lift the mask requirement for a trial period for COVID-19 vaccinated students and staff at Hopkinton High School from Nov. 1-19 was big news for Hopkinton and the state. Hopkinton became the first community...
Jay Brown, 88
Jay M. Brown, 88, of Hopkinton, formerly of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20. Jay was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 26, 1933. He was the son of the late Sidney and Bertha (Bert) Brown. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Merle...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Wallace
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Wallace, a 3-year-old cat. Here is Baypath's description of Wallace: "Are you looking for someone to read to, cuddle with,...
Photos: Fall foliage around town
Courtesy of photographer Amit Jagdale, here is a variety of photos displaying fall's vibrant colors around town.
Zoning Advisory Committee public forum Oct. 25
The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its annual public forum on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) encourages residents to attend this forum and provide ideas and proposals for amendments to the zoning bylaws, whether they are...
Esther McLellan, 81
Esther Charlotte (Smith) McLellan, age 81, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15 at Whitney Place in Sharon, surrounded by love. Born in North Stratford, New Hampshire, on April 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Selma K. (Keenan) Smith. She was raised surrounded...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 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 and video of the day. The Conservation Commission met for nearly four hours Tuesday night and approved...
Conservation Commission discusses Connelly Farms, Leonard Street projects
The Conservation Commission met for nearly four hours Tuesday night and approved modifications to projects previously before the commission, including a lot on the Connelly Farms project as well as and the Leonard Street development. Scott Goddard, representing...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 19 edition
ARRESTS October 12 8:33 a.m. A Cedar Street caller reported two males known to her were fighting in the backyard. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Moira McGaffigan and Ryan Polselli responded. An ambulance was requested for an evaluation. A 31-year-old from...
Main Street Corridor Project: Undergrounding of utilities moves to next stage
The town announced Tuesday that the installation of the first electric manhole vault as part of the Main Street Corridor Project was completed ahead of schedule, and work on the second manhole will begin either on Wednesday or Thursday. This work will take place...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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 and video of the day. In his COVID-19 update at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Hopkinton Health Director Shaun...
DPW director: New testing indicates higher PFAs levels in water; public information meeting next Tuesday
Department of Public Works Director John Westerling, appearing before the Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting, provided an update on the issue with level of contaminants in the town’s water supply, indicating that another test showed even higher levels. “The second...