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. Racers, community members to take part in Timlin Memorial Event The Sharon Timlin Memorial Event will...
I'm happy to support Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the School Committee. Through my role on the Sustainable Green Committee, I had the opportunity to work with Kyla for a year while she served as our liaison to the School Committee. She attended our meetings...
The Permanent Building Committee on Wednesday voted to allow Town Manager Elaine Lazarus and Dave Daltorio, the town engineer/facilities director, to sign a memorandum of understanding for the Center School reuse project. This document would allow the Community...
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 Louie. Here is Baypath's description of Louie: “Louie is a small, sensitive pup looking for a calm home where he...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out changes that will reshape how condominium associations and co‑ops manage their budgets — and how easily buyers and owners can secure conventional financing. Starting Jan. 4, 2027, condo associations will be required to...
When disaster strikes — a burst pipe at midnight or a kitchen fire that displaces a family — property owners across the Hopkinton area can turn to RestoPros of Norfolk County Attleboro Brockton, a locally owned business with national expertise. “Our mission goes...
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. Scouts seek second Bronze Award with community donation box project Girl Scouts from Troop 64080 are...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved asking town counsel to appear at its next meeting on May 19 to discuss the proposed common victualer license policy it has been working on for the past several months. Chair...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to select Public Safety Consultants to assist the town in its search for a new police chief. Discussion centered around including residents as part of this process. Jessica...
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 and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach Jean Cann is confident that the Hillers once again will be the team to beat in the Tri-Valley League. HHS won its first three dual meets of the season,...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Fun and creativity will go hand in hand this summer for youths from kindergartners to teens at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The HCA Summer Fun in the Arts 2026 program includes visual arts, theater, ceramics, film, music and dance classes. “Our eight weeks of...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG April 28 12:10 a.m. A caller called numerous times to talk about her aunt. She did not want police to respond, and she was advised that eviction is a civil process. 12:24 a.m. Officer Aline Matos checked on a vehicle parked on...
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. Auciello resident: 'Town Meeting is not over' Confusion over parliamentary procedure lingers after...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new Interstate 495 on-ramp from Interstate 90 will open overnight next week. In a notice, MassDOT revealed the new I-495 southbound on-ramp (Exit 106) from I-90 westbound is scheduled to open on Monday night....
Hopkinton voters who care about the direction and importance of our Board of Health should consider making Nasiba Mannan their choice for Board of Health. Having served alongside Nasiba on the Hopkinton Veterans Celebration Committee, I am confident that she is the...
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been “dominant in the leadoff role,” according to coach Matt Anderson, with two home runs, three triples and two doubles in 10 games. “He never gets...
The Hopkinton High School boys lacrosse team will compete in Division 1 this spring if it extends its run of state tournament appearances, so coach Dan Norton wanted to give his squad an early-season test against a D1 foe. The Hillers responded with seven goal scorers...
