There are times when Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol might feel like he is a world away from the PGA Tour. The 2015 HHS graduate is competing on the mini-tour known as Minor League Golf. The payouts are in the hundreds or, on a good week, in the thousands of dollars. But...
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Water main break on Hayward Street could lead to discoloration
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Hayward Street on Wednesday afternoon. "There may be some discoloration in the water in the southwest part of town," he noted.
Business Profile: Hayden Rowe Properties, where every client, transaction matters
Peter Edwards, owner of Hayden Rowe Properties, and his team focus on the client’s goals and the details of each real estate transaction to ensure things are done properly and with the highest level of integrity. “We leverage our 16 years’ experience and do our best...
ConCom OK with Wilson Street solar company starting tree clearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ARJWPaovY The Conservation Commission at its meeting on Tuesday voiced support for Grasshopper Energy to start clearing a limited number of trees as part of its plan to construct a 2.4 megawatt solar array off Wilson Street, but held...
Letter to the Editor: Center School preferable for Main Street construction staging
(Editor's note: The following is an open letter to the town manager, Select Board and Parks & Recreation.) Reasons for using Center School as a staging area for the downtown project: 1. The open field at Center School will only be used by 5-7-year-old campers for...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 10
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 Parks & Recreation Department, during Monday’s Parks & Rec...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball, swim teams win openers
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team posted a 3-0 victory at Holliston on Tuesday night in their season opener. Senior Cadyn Boyce shined with seven kills, while Cathryn Leighton contributed 13 assists, two kills and an ace. Also for the Hillers, Melanie...
Photo contest winner, March 10 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...
Arrests/Police Log, March 9 edition
ARRESTS March 2 5:52 p.m. On West Main Street, Officer Brendon Lyver arrested a 32-year-old Whitinsville resident on a warrant charge. POLICE LOG March 2 1:17 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley found a tree limb blocking the roadway of North Mill Street and notified the...
Parks & Rec moves forward with skate park
The Parks & Recreation Department, during Monday’s Parks & Rec Commission meeting, discussed plans to push forward with the redevelopment of the skate park at EMC Park at a cost of $300,000. There will be a meeting about the project “within the next 30 days,”...
Newspaper: March 10, 2021
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Student’s award-winning collage hits home for cancer survivor
On the right, Carolyn Fitzpatrick appears to glow with health, donning dangling earrings and a striking exotic necklace. On the left, she is clearly weary, dressed in pajamas and wearing no makeup. The images appear starkly different, perhaps taken weeks or months...
Students can be added to buses after DESE lifts capacity limits
An email Monday from Hopkinton Public Schools indicated that students can be added to buses following an update to guidelines from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). "Effective immediately, the capacity limitation and physical...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 9
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. Instead of playing last fall during its normal season, the Hopkinton High School...
‘Nothing but positive energy’ for HHS girls volleyball
In a normal year, the Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team would go into a season ready to make a deep postseason run. The Hillers did just that last year, advancing to the sectional final before losing to the eventual state champion. But this is anything but a...
Project Just Because hosts free food distribution day Saturday
Project Just Because is hosting another free food distribution day this Saturday (March 13) 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,...
Senior Snippets, March 10 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Charles Campbell, 73
Charles E. Campbell III, 73 of Hopkinton and formerly of Holliston, passed away unexpectedly on March 3. Charles (Chuck) was born on Aug. 8, 1947, in Berlin, Germany, son of Charles E. Campbell Jr. and Marion Doyle Campbell. Chuck leaves behind his beloved wife of 47...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 8
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. School Committee members raised concerns about several issues, including...
Library Corner, March 10 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. Baptiste Power Yoga Class Mondays, March 15, 22, 29,...