Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Ronan. Here is Baypath's description of Ronan: "Ronan doesn't let a bad hair day get him down! He loves to have...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 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 Conservation Commission at its Tuesday night meeting expressed approval with major...
Project Just Because offers holiday help
The Hopkinton-based food pantry Project Just Because is looking to get out the word that it wants to help any families in need during the holiday season. PJB is providing holiday meals as well as gifts to ages 18 and under. These programs are available now to anyone...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 2 edition
ARRESTS October 31 10:10 p.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Officer Robert Ekross arrested a 20-year-old from Framingham and charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding in violation of special...
Conservation Committee roundup: Modifications approved for Connelly Farms, The Trails projects
The Conservation Commission at its Tuesday night meeting expressed approval with major modifications to two ongoing projects: Connelly Farms and The Trails, Hopkinton. Scott Goddard, representing Ravenwood LLC and developer Ron Nation, told the commission that “a...
ESBC discusses plan for Elmwood’s future
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC), tasked with finding a solution to the constraints of the Elmwood School building, met Oct. 27 to receive progress updates on the partnership between the district and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)....
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 3
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 Planning Board discussed Eversource’s improvement project at the liquefied natural gas...
Open Space Commission works on Whitehall
The Open Space Preservation Commission announced that efforts continued late last month to remove invasive plants — notably bittersweet, Japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, barberry and glossy buckthorn — from the meadow area of the Whitehall Conservation Area....
Letter to the Editor: Scouting for Food event upcoming
I am writing to spread the awareness and instructions of the upcoming Scouting For Food event. As part of a national Boy Scouts of America program, Scouting for Food in Hopkinton is organized by the Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association and includes the Hopkinton Boy...
Letter to the Editor: Turtles take off for winter
Fall is in the air and, hopefully, turtles have by now gone to a suitable location for their long winter’s nap. You may notice some empty signposts that previously held “turtle crossing” signs. The signs (and the turtles) will be back come spring. Road-crossing...
Planning Board approves tree cuttings at Eversource LNG facility
The Planning Board discussed Eversource’s improvement project at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at 52 Wilson Street for the majority of Monday’s hour-long meeting. The main issue was the request for additional tree cuttings at the southern border of the site...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 1
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 School Committee’s 3-2 vote to become the first Massachusetts community to...
Day 1 of mask-optional policy at HHS: About half of students approved to show faces
For the first day of the lifting of the mask mandate, about half of the students attended Hopkinton High School with their masks on, according to Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh in an interview Monday afternoon. Before the implementation of the mask-optional policy for...
Superintendent explains what led to mask-optional trial period at HHS; teachers union still has concerns
The Hopkinton School Committee’s 3-2 vote to become the first Massachusetts community to lift the mask requirement for COVID-19 vaccinated students and staff for a three-week trial period in November has brought forth a range of opinions from both inside and outside...
Harold Stevens, 85
Harold Ray Stevens, 85, formerly a resident of Westminster, Maryland, died on Oct. 30 at his residence in Hopkinton with family by his side. Professor emeritus of English at McDaniel College, he was born May 20, 1936, in Macon, Georgia, the son of Sudie MacManus and...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 1
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. Hopkinton's latest COVID-19 update shows 26 active cases in town and includes information...
Ann Ethier, 85
Ann E. Ethier, 85, of Yarmouth and formerly of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away at Maplewood at Mayflower in West Yarmouth on Oct. 24. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Ladd) and Arthur W. Coverly. She was the wife of the late Ronald...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 29: 26 active cases; trick-or-treat guidance
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Oct. 28, Hopkinton’s...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 29
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. At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission continued discussions on...
Parks & Rec roundup: Turf field delay could be costly; dog park nears completion
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission continued discussions on the Fruit Street fields replacement and dog park project. The commission also considered requests related to the Town Common and a Nov. 6 family event on the Fruit Street...