Junior Kiki Fossbender scored 21 points and classmate Lauren Cho added 12 as the Hopkinton High School girls basketball team posted a 56-37 victory over visiting Dedham on Friday night in a makeup game. Hopkinton, now 4-1, originally had been scheduled to play...
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HHS sports roundup: Boys ski team records program’s first victory
The Hopkinton High School boys alpine ski team made history Thursday by posting the program’s first victory in a Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League race at Ski Ward in Shrewsbury. Senior Jackson Schlussel led the way, coming in first place in a time of 55.18...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 29: Town has 53 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Jan. 28, Hopkinton’s...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Already recognized as one of the safest communities in the nation with...
School Committee supports Town Meeting article seeking stabilization funds
School Committee members on Thursday unanimously supported placing an article on the May Town Meeting warrant that would allocate a still undetermined amount of money from the stabilization account to balance the school budget. The amount has yet to be set, school and...
Independent Thoughts: Pedroli turns grief into inspiration
After her husband passed away in a car accident in May 2016, Hopkinton resident Kristen Pedroli had to navigate some unfamiliar territory. Realizing she could use some help learning how to deal with the emotional turmoil — along with suddenly learning to be a single...
Hopkinton Cultural Council announces grant recipients
The Hopkinton Cultural Council, which supports community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities, recently announced its grant recipients for 2021. Recipients are: Amazing Things Art Center, Discovery Museum, Sean Fullerton, an acoustic concert for...
Hopkinton ranked 12th-fittest city in Massachusetts
Already recognized as one of the safest communities in the nation with the state's best school system, Hopkinton also has received high marks for fitness in a recent study. According to the strength training resource and news website BarBend.com, Hopkinton is the...
Lions Club gets creative to host Santa visit, speech competition
The ongoing pandemic has forced community groups and organizations to hit the pause button on a number of events and activities. However, after some detailed planning, members of the Hopkinton Lions Club were able to sponsor back-to-back events in December to bring...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 28
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 video or two to brighten your morning. After her husband passed away in a car accident in May 2016, Hopkinton resident...
Select Board considers residents’ request for stricter gun regulations following issue with neighbor
Editor's note: This story was updated Feb. 23 to clarify that the specific proposal was introduced by town counsel after some residents brought the matter to the town's attention. A request from residents to restrict gun use in town led to concerns from Select Board...
HHS sports roundup: Girls hockey drops close game
The Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn girls hockey co-op team dropped a 2-0 decision to Norwood on Wednesday night. The game was a tough defensive battle, and coach Scott Hayes praised senior goalie Kristin McCluskey, saying she was “excellent.” Added Hayes: “Our team played...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 27: Latest on vaccination schedule
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ COVID-19 Vaccine in...
Photo contest winner, Jan. 27 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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 will have...
Terene Micciche, 67
Terene A. (Tarte) Micciche, 67, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 2 surrounded by loved ones after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey (Evans) Tarte. Terene was retired from her work as an...
Crews work on water main break on Hayden Rowe
The town's Water and Sewer Department announced Wednesday morning that crews were responding to a water main break in the area of 213 Hayden Rowe St. Water was to be shut off in the area to make repairs. Others in the vicinity may notice discoloration and will need to...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 26 edition
POLICE LOG January 19 1:48 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley issued a winter parking ban warning on Smith Road. 1:53 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley issued a winter parking ban warning on Chamberlain Street. 2:08 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on a person in a motor...
Business Profile: Westboro Tennis & Swim Club MetroWest’s largest, most diverse recreational facility
Folks at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club are serious about promoting health and wellness and provide instruction in tennis, fitness and aquatics, while maintaining a safe recreational environment in a superior facility. As the slogan says, “There is truly something...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 27
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 video or two to brighten your morning. A request from a resident to restrict gun use in town led to concerns from...
Select Board roundup: Town manager presents pair of FY22 budget options
Town manager Norman Khumalo on Tuesday presented the Select Board with two Fiscal Year 2022 budget options, one with a 2.5 percent tax impact on existing property owners, the other...