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Newspaper: May 5, 2021
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Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee springs into action for Earth Day and beyond
The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is springing forward with a number of initiatives to protect the town’s environmental health and educate the public how to safeguard resources. The group originally formed in 2008, but vice chair Rebeka Hoffman said it was...
Business Profile: The Whole Child provides supportive environment at Summer Academy
A special five-week, full-day summer program is in store for rising fourth- through eighth-graders at The Whole Child, Inc., in neighboring Upton, starting July 12. The program supports youngsters through academic tutoring, social empowerment groups, enrichment...
Business Profile: Kidsborough summer program offers safe place for social emotional growth
The Kidsborough Summer Program offers new and exciting adventures for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Among the themed adventures, children will discover the magic of reading, learn about weather, explore the animal kingdom, play a life-size game of...
Project Just Because to host another free food distribution day May 15
Project Just Because is hosting another free food distribution day on Saturday, May 15, at its Hopkinton facility for all Massachusetts residents in need. Anyone needing assistance or aware of someone who needs help with food — including protein, dairy, dry goods,...
Photo contest winner, May 5 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...
Select Board calls emergency meeting to discuss controversial rally planned for Thursday
The Select Board will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. to "discuss a planned demonstration and rally at the Town Common." Thursday's event has been billed as a rally where organizers and the family of deceased teenager Mikayla Miller will "demand answers"...
Know Your Vote forum addresses budget, schools items in preparation for Saturday’s Town Meeting
Residents got a Town Meeting primer Monday night via the ninth annual Know Your Vote forum sponsored by eHop and broadcast on HCAM. The nearly two-hour event featured a number of town officials and board members who explained the most crucial articles for Annual Town...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 4
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. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, responding to strong accusations from...
Middlesex DA: ‘We want to get the right answer for Mikayla’ in investigation of teen’s death
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, responding Monday to strong accusations from family and friends of deceased Hopkinton teenager Mikayla Miller, defended her office's investigation and insisted, "We want to get the right answer for Mikayla." Miller's body...
HMS’ Noroian eager to do her part as Project 351 ambassador
No one person can solve all the world’s problems. But every person can make a difference, said Anna Noroian, an eighth-grader at Hopkinton Middle School. “Small ripples can make a big wave,” she said. “Every step we take to be a better community together, I think...
Library Corner, May 5 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. Announcements On April 26 the library moved to a new way...
HCA receives additional $10K in scholarship funds
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts announced that it has received an additional $10,000 to add to its existing scholarship funds for students attending its 2021 summer programs. The HCA regularly awards need-based scholarships through its Sandra Delbridge Scholarship...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 3
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 rally is planned for Thursday on Main Street to “demand answers” regarding the...
Senior Snippets, May 5 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...
Rally planned to push for investigation into ‘murder’ of Hopkinton teen
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a new statement from District Attorney Marian Ryan. A rally is planned for Thursday on Main Street to "demand answers" regarding the recent death of Hopkinton High School sophomore Mikayla Miller. According to a Twitter...
Business Profile: Crystal Pool & Spa all about fun
Turn the backyard into a fun summer getaway! Picture children (and the young at heart) excitedly splashing around in a pool, taking in a lap before dinner, getting great exercise and having a good time. Anyone who has a pool and needs accessories, service or repairs,...
Photos: Lauren Anderson Field dedication
The Lauren Anderson Softball Field, at Field 6 behind Hopkinton High School, was re-dedicated Saturday with a ceremony and a game pitting HHS alumni against current players. The project included fixing up...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 30: 46 active cases; Town Meeting update
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 29,...
Regional collaborative to offer private vaccine clinic for local high school students 16 and older
The MetroWest-Westborough Regional Vaccination Collaborative will host a private vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for high school students ages 16 and older, using the Pfizer vaccine. The clinic will be open only to students residing in...
