There’s a science behind the success of Hopkinton High School students who took first-place honors in the 2021 Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, also known as MSEF. A formula of hard work, determination and passion for their projects has led to not only...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, June 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Inspired by a personal experience, Hopkinton High School students Rylee Blair...
Photos: Memorial Day 2021
Hopkinton's annual Memorial Day ceremonies took place Monday with commemorations at Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville, the Mayhew Street cemeteries and the Town Common. [gallery...
Senior Snippets, June 2 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Student inventors take creations to national competition
Even when watched by the most attentive caregivers, children, pets and people with neurodivergent disabilities can wander. Tragedy sometimes can result. Rylee Blair, a 15-year-old Hopkinton High School freshman, experienced that firsthand. A neighborhood dog got loose...
Senior class leads Hillers boys track
Like all high school sports teams, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field has had to stay flexible and roll with the many changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, after the team’s second mask-free practice of the year, coach Brian Prescott said the...
Library Corner, June 2 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Reopening Announcement Library staff greatly appreciate...
Photo contest winner, June 2 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...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 31
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. Hopkinton native Kevin Sager finalized his homecoming when he was approved...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 28: Town buildings to fully reopen Tuesday
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 28. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 28 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of May 27, Hopkinton’s...
Select Board approves Hopkinton native Sager as newest police officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BufuhUqvncY Hopkinton native Kevin Sager finalized his homecoming when he was approved Friday afternoon by the Select Board to become the town’s newest police officer. Sager, who grew up on Blackthorne Circle (off Granite Street), said...
Shanmugam receives BC’s most prestigious graduation honor
Editor's note: This story was submitted by Boston College. Hariharan "Harry" Shanmugam of Hopkinton, a member of the Boston College Class of 2021, was presented with the university’s most prestigious graduation honor at commencement on May 24: the Edward H. Finnegan,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 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. Culminating a busy few days for the Hopkinton Fire Department, firefighters put...
Photos: Scouts place flags at cemeteries for Memorial Day
In preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts planted flags on the graves of veterans at cemeteries across town. Daisy Troop 83123 was among the Scouts planting flags at Evergreen...
Parks & Rec gains momentum with dog park, skate park
The Parks & Recreation Commission welcomed newly elected commissioner Amy O’Donnell to the team at its meeting Wednesday and discussed projects that are gaining momentum, including the dog park and the EMC skate park. O’Donnell replaces longtime member Bob...
Town signs lease with 26.2 Foundation for International Marathon Center
The town announced Thursday morning that it has signed a 99-year lease with the 26.2 Foundation that grants the nonprofit a 19-acre site on East Main Street for the development and construction of an International Marathon Center. The project was approved by the...
HFD contains Saddle Hill Road house fire; concerns raised about water supply
Culminating a busy few days for the Hopkinton Fire Department, firefighters put out a three-alarm blaze at 106 Saddle Hill Road late Wednesday night. The fire caused a portion of Saddle Hill Road to be closed and traffic to be rerouted around Daniel Shays Road....
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 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. The Conservation Commission debated a number of projects during a lengthy...
Select Board adds Friday meeting to approve new police officer
The Select Board scheduled an extra meeting this Friday at noon in order to approve the hiring of a new police officer. Kevin Sager, who previously served as a police sergeant in South Portland, Maine, is set to become the newest officer in town.
ConCom approves group of Chamberlain/Whalen lots
The Conservation Commission debated a number of projects during a lengthy meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting was shortened because a key project, the renovation of the Massachusetts Laborers Training Facility at 37 East St., had been removed from the agenda because...