The Hopkinton High School football team posted a 32-28 victory over Wayland on Friday night in its first home game of the season.
Photos: HHS football wins home opener
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 15: Groundwater levels remain low as drought levels worsen
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. Hopkinton groundwater sees low recharge through dry summer A dry summer has kept drought conditions a...
Letter to the Editor: Extreme political rhetoric must be curtailed
How do we move forward as a community? Last week, our nation suffered a blow to one of our most sacred freedoms: Freedom of Speech. A freedom not only safeguarded against government suppression by our First Amendment, but the keystone of our ability to self-govern “We...
Photos: Hopkinton Family Day activities, fireworks
Hopkinton Family Day was held Saturday, with activities on the school fields during the day and fireworks in the the evening.
Police: Cedar Street resident found dead inside home Thursday
A woman found deceased in her Cedar Street home Thursday apparently died by suicide, according to the town's deputy police chief. In an email to the Independent on Friday, Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief Scott van Raalten confirmed that a woman residing on Cedar Street...
OSPC reviews proposed Whitehall Conservation Area trail marking plan
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed trail markings proposed in the Whitehall Conservation Area and offered one change. These markings were proposed by the Friends of Whitehall (FOW). The map showed each trail designated by a different color,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 12: HFD to host home sprinkler demonstration Saturday
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. HFD to demonstrate efficacy of home sprinklers during Family Day The Hopkinton Fire Department, in...
HALT seeks to grow as it celebrates 30 years of open space conservation
Protecting valuable conservation land in Hopkinton is a responsibility the Hopkinton Area Land Trust has taken seriously since its founding. Now celebrating its 30th year, the trust is continuing this work as it celebrates its decades of service to the town. “We are...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Sept. 11: Select Board OKs plan to sign on to opioid settlements
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. Town cleared to participate in opioid settlements The Select Board on Tuesday voted to allow the town...
Photos: HHS girls soccer shuts out Westwood
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team picked up a 3-0 victory over visiting Westwood on Tuesday.
Conservation Commission addresses Leonard Street issues, approves COC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdQ2j0v_kQo&t=8232s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved a certificate of compliance request for 12 Leonard Street after the homeowner’s explanation changed the course of the protracted debate with the...
Community PFAS forum set for next Tuesday
The town will host a community forum regarding PFAS chemicals and related substances next Tuesday. Representatives of the Department of Public Works and the Board of Health will give a presentation and discuss questions related to PFAS in drinking water. The forum...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 10 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG September 2 8:10 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross completed community relations during...
Select Board approves Crust & Co. licenses for former Hillers Pizza location
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Jh3KXSYlQ&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night approved common victualer and entertainment licenses for Crust & Co. in a 4-1 vote with conditions that would allow the pizza place to open as soon as required...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 10: Repair Fair returns Sept. 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 photo of the day. Senior Center to bring back Repair Fair The Hopkinton Senior Center's annual Repair Fair will return...
Photos: Late summer at Legacy Farms
Photographer Amit Jagdale recently captured scenes of late summer in the Legacy Farms housing development.
Board of Health tackles uncertainty over immunization services
The Board of Health on Monday spent time discussing the town’s capacity to continue providing immunization services in the wake of changes at both the federal and state levels. “We’re awaiting final guidance on all the vaccination schedules … how that’s changing, and...
Planning Board discusses how to hold The Trails accountable for Wilson Street damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq7gBzWnoz8&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday discussed how to address the owner of The Trails housing development's apparent failure to make repairs to Wilson Street he agreed to have completed by mid-May. The issue of...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 9: 110 Grill co-founder takes over former Hillers Pizza location
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. Crust & Co. to retain menu, employees as Hillers Pizza changes hands An experienced restaurateur...
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: "Spring of Hope" by Ben Liang, Linda Xie and Yixuan Li; an untitled piece by...
