Hopkinton High School seniors on Wednesday continued the tradition of gathering in the parking lot and then heading into school en masse on the first day of their final year together.
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Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 27 edition
ARRESTS August 24 12:37 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and Officers Eva Cann and Kyle Quinzani responded as backup. A 50-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation, OUI liquor and...
EDAB holds initial meeting, talks priorities
The Economic Development Advisory Board met for the first time Tuesday night and discussed some of its key goals. The seven-member Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) originally was proposed by Select Board vice chair Shahidul Mannan as a means to brainstorm...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 27: PolyArts returns to Town Common for 50th anniversary
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 of the day. PolyArts Festival set for Sept. 6 on Town Common The Hopkinton PolyArts Festival returns to the Town...
Finance Department explains dormant town accounts appearing on state website
A state website seeking to return unclaimed property or money to its owners has identified 10 dormant accounts under the name of “Town of Hopkinton OBRA.” Findmassmoney.gov is under the purview of the Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of the State Treasurer...
DPW to close Pond Street Friday for tree work
The Department of Public Works announced it will close Pond Street temporarily on Friday for tree work. DPW crews are scheduled to be on Pond Street on Friday between School Street and Spring Street. They will remove a hazardous tree limb near 190 Pond Street. Work...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 26: DPW earns ecological restoration grant
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 of the day. DPW gets $127K to fix Whitehall Brook culverts A grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 25 edition
U.S. Sen. Markey’s office intervenes to help HPS teachers get overdue federal tax refunds
As the school year rapidly approaches, many teachers in the Hopkinton district have spent the final month of their summer vacation advocating with a federal senator for help in receiving their IRS tax refunds, according to a congressional spokesperson and the...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 25: Historical Society accepts donation of WWI vets’ artifacts
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 of the day. Historical Society adds items to collection from Hopkinton WWI general Artifacts from a World War I...
HPD: ‘Well-being search’ in woods near Wilson Street uncovers no leads
The Hopkinton Police Department searched the woods near Wilson Street on Friday evening as part of a “well-being search” but was unable to find anyone, according to the police chief. In a text to the Independent on Friday night, HPD Chief Joseph Bennett reported that...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 22: HPD warns of uptick in cryptocurrency fraud
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 of the day. Crypto scam snatches at least $2M from local victims The Hopkinton Police Department this week...
Letter to the Editor: School Committee comment inappropriate
When I watched the Aug. 14 Hopkinton School Committee meeting on HCAM, I was shocked by what I heard. At the start of the meeting, around the two-minute mark, member Chris Masters was trying to connect remotely and having technical difficulties. Chair Kyla McSweeney...
Trails Committee focuses on organizing priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBlkqIIHNPM&ab_channel=HCAM The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday night discussed how it wants to prioritize its goals and addressed an unintentional Open Meeting Law violation that occurred at the July 16 meeting. Vice...
Downey Street to close temporarily Monday for tree removal
The Department of Public Works announced another road in town will close temporarily next week. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed stated that Downey Street will close Monday. Crews are scheduled to remove a hazardous tree in the vicinity of 4 Downey...
WSAB talks wellhead protection, PFAS concerns
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday discussed the town’s efforts to address concerns previously raised by a local water expert about salt potentially impacting the water supply. Ken Weismantel, a member of the state’s Water Resources Commission (WRC),...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Duke
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Duke. Here is Baypath's description of Duke: “Duke is a true family man! “This gentle giant has lived happily with...
Professional Insights: Why hiring a real estate agent pays off
The DIY (do-it-yourself) movement experienced a surge during COVID and continued in the aftermath, as many people realized they were perfectly capable of trimming their own hair or even replacing a kitchen faucet. But some things are still best left to the...
Business Profile: Boston Eyes in Hopkinton offers comprehensive vision care
Boston Eyes in Hopkinton is a new medical office offering a full spectrum of integrated eye care services. Whether it is a routine exam, a surgical consultation, assistance with managing chronic conditions like glaucoma, or the latest in high-end eyewear, the office...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 21: Sunshine Preschool to open under new ownership
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 of the day. Sunshine Preschool ownership transferred to Hopkinton family An iconic Hopkinton preschool that has...
