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 end of each school year brings with it staff changes, and this year's changes are more...
The end of each school year brings with it staff changes, and this year's changes are more significant than usual — especially at Hopkinton Middle School, where the top two administrators have taken positions in other communities. HMS Principal Alan Keller will become...
Hopkinton High School Athletic Director Rich Cormier announced Thursday that he is stepping down at the end of this school year so he can spend more time with his family. "This last year in particular has been incredibly challenging personally and professionally and I...
When Judi Allessio first started working for the Senior Center in 2007, the “center” was the basement of Town Hall — a far cry from the stand-alone facility on Mayhew Street that currently serves the town’s older residents. “I started working at Town Hall about two...
Cam Griffin of Hopkinton found his passion for helping others when he struggled to find his own path, and people around him provided a caring and supportive network. “From 2016 to 2020, I went to rehab every year to treat my bipolar and severe cannabis use disorders,”...
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...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's we feature Max and Maia. Here is Baypath's description of the pair: “Are you looking for a duo that will make you proud and constantly smiling?...
Lt. Col. Dennis J. Zifcak, 76, of Uxbridge and formerly of Douglas, died June 12 after an illness. He is survived by his two children, Donna Hardy of Uxbridge and Brian and wife Nicole Zifcak of Auburn; his partner, Patricia Shalbey, with whom he lived; three...
Hopkinton-based United Solutions, a construction software reseller, recently was acquired by Aktion Associates, Inc. United Solutions, located at 77 Main Street, has been in business for more than 37 years, advising and providing services to thousands of construction...
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. With efforts continuing to bring the Upper Charles Trail extension to fruition, members of...
POLICE LOG June 7 1:08 a.m. Officer Matthew LaTour checked on a vehicle parked on Downey Street. 1:44 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis checked on Wilson Street property. 2:02 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis checked on Main Street buildings and found a door unlocked. 6:56 a.m. A...
An often misunderstood and underappreciated aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been its negative impact on mental health and well-being. Inspired to help people better navigate these challenges, Hopkinton Girl Scouts Troop 68243 decided to take action to make mental...
The annual community flag retirement ceremony was held on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Local Scouts and veterans partner to organize the event, which was open to the public.
With efforts continuing to bring the Upper Charles Trail extension to fruition, members of the Upper Charles Trail Committee are turning their attention to a different section of the trail as well as public outreach efforts. Meeting one week after Chair Jane Moran...
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 Fire Department responded to a small fire at Start Line Brewing on Hayden...
At its meeting on Monday, the Parks & Recreation Commission invited the Hopkinton Cricket Club and neighborhood residents to discuss a proposal to install a cricket pitch at Reed Park. Ravi Dasari and Rajanagan Rasan, representatives from the Hopkinton Cricket...
An Eastbound detour will be in place on Main Street at the intersection of Route 135 and Route 85 from Wednesday through Friday of this week (June 15-17) as part of the Main Street Corridor Project. Traffic will be detoured up Grove Street, across Maple Street and...
The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a small fire at Start Line Brewing on Hayden Rowe Street Tuesday morning. The fire was in a utility building in the back of the facility. Update, Tuesday, 5 p.m.: Start Line owner Ted Twinney reports that the fire was...
The town's Information Technology Department on Tuesday introduced its design concept for the redesigned town website and is asking residents for their thoughts about it. The town launched a survey in February to solicit feedback from residents, volunteers and...
Lawrence P. “Paul” MacDonald, 96, late of Webster and a former resident of Hopkinton and Natick, passed away in Worcester on June 6. He was the son of the late Cecelia (Cournoyer) and Alexander MacDonald, and the husband of the late Helen G. (McEwen) MacDonald, with...
