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Photos: Hopkinton Fire Department open house
The Hopkinton Fire Department held an open house on Sunday.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 17
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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be an eastbound detour...
Photos: 23rd annual Michael’s Run
Te 23rd annual Michael's Run was held Saturday, Oct. 15, starting and finishing at the Town Common. The 5K run/walk is a fundraiser for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center. There were 241 finishers this year.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours all week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be an eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street on Monday and Tuesday, then an eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe...
Capital plan, summer programs top School Committee agenda
The bulk of Thursday night’s three-hour School Committee meeting was devoted to looking at a potential fiscal year 2024 capital plan and needs for the long-term over 10 years as well. Director of Finance Susan Rothermich outlined the following items and their proposed...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 14
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. Libraries are evolving, and Hopkinton Public Library is doing its part to keep up with the...
Independent Thoughts: Library of things lands in Hopkinton
Libraries are evolving, and Hopkinton Public Library is doing its part to keep up with the times. A popular venture now is a “library of things” — a collection of items not traditionally associated with libraries. Hopkinton debuted its library of things last month —...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bugs
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Bugs, a 2-year-old treeing Walker coonhound mix. Here is Baypath's description of Bugs: “Bugs is full of life and energy! He...
Business Profile: Craftsmanship at Komal’s Suits delivers one-of-a-kind apparel
Lachoo Khawani’s love for textiles has taken him across the globe — from his hometown of Mumbai to Hong Kong, from West Africa to Milan, and, finally, from California to Massachusetts. He studied the intricacies of the trade and honed his craft as an apprentice in...
Deborah Cote, 65
Deborah J. Cote, 65, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at her home on Oct. 2. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Bancroft) Murphy of Hopkinton. Deborah loved to crochet blankets for children and enjoyed playing bingo. Besides her mother, Deborah...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 13
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. A spirit of tenacity, generosity and inspiration will be alive on Oct. 15 when Michael’s...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Braden Hicks
Despite breaking his wrist in the team’s opener this year — and playing with a soft cast since — Braden Hicks has recorded two interceptions at cornerback and helped the team to a 4-1 start. He also was selected by his teammates as a captain. “He’s the type of player...
Sara Deeb, 81
Sara E. Deeb, 81, formerly of Framingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully in White Plains, Maryland, on Sept. 9. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Deeb, parents William J. Bates and Mildred E. (Carlstrom) Bates, stepmother Rita Davis, brother...
Fire Department stresses importance of smoke alarms after incident on Elizabeth Road
The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a fire on the second floor of a home on Elizabeth Road on Monday morning. Upon arrival, crews found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor. The fire had been extinguished by the homeowner before crews arrived....
Newspaper: Oct. 12, 2022
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Michael’s Run celebrates namesake’s legacy
A spirit of tenacity, generosity and inspiration will be alive on Oct. 15 when Michael’s Run returns to Hopkinton. The Michael Lisnow Respite Center was founded by Sharon Lisnow and Mary McQueeney and named for Lisnow’s late son, Michael, who was born with severe...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 11 edition
ARRESTS October 9 12:24 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley and Sergeant Arthur Schofield conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and after administering field sobriety tests, they arrested a 19-year-old Woodview Way resident and charged him with marked lanes...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 12
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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, the town is addressing concerns that the newly...
Select Board roundup: Town addresses concerns about narrowing of Main Street; Marathon charity number policy set
Anyone who has driven on the newly redesigned section of Main Street just east of the Wood Street intersection can see that the area for vehicular traffic is more narrow than it was before this summer’s redesign, with sidewalks on both sides limiting driver’s options....














