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. Pickleball open play program will continue through August Local pickleball players now have the...
The Hopkinton teen who suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car on July 4 is showing signs of improvement, according to a close friend who has been visiting her in the hospital for weeks. Raphaela Cristeli, a 16-year-old Hopkinton High School rising...
Ice fishing season used to end the last day of February. However, things changed around 1975, and there was no end to the ice fishing season. So, a lot of years, we got another week or 10 days to ice fish. In 1989, we had a lot of ice — around 2 feet thick — on the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-month-old Prince. Here is Baypath's description of Prince: “Looking for an affectionate, social and playful pup to join...
The Department of Public Works warned residents to be aware of potential water discoloration as it worked to fix a water line break on Wood Street. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed announced that crews responded to a water line break at Wood Street...
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. DCR, All Out Adventures to run adaptive kayak expeditions on Hopkinton Reservoir Persons with...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Following a back and forth regarding the access road for JB Sawmill, the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday agreed to seek advice from town counsel about the ongoing Pyne Field project. The primary item on Parks & Rec’s agenda Tuesday night was a review...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXWD_yBJO9A&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night continued a hearing regarding the proposed UniBank/Starbucks parking lot expansion, but not before giving negative feedback to the applicant about the plan’s...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG July 15 12:20 a.m. A caller complained of a vehicle circling the rotary on Woodview...
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. Mosquito spraying to continue in August The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project has...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBldea-HAGI&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue the hearing for a minor site plan review of 85-89 West Main Street until its next meeting on Aug. 4. Vice chair Matthew Wronka,...
Following top three placements in state competition, a number of Hopkinton High School students qualified to participate in the Future Health Professionals (HOSA) International Leadership Conference in Nashville last month. Those who qualified are Akshaya...
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. Regan, Pratt thanked for labor in Whitehall Conservation Area The chair of the Open Space...
When children are asked the perennial question of what they would like to be when they grow up, adults don’t expect a definitive answer. But Hopkinton’s Kathryn Hulick knew at age 8 that she wanted to become an author — and she can prove it. “I actually found my first...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
Hopkinton seventh grader Esha Jana took second place in the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s statewide writing initiative, Letters About Literature. Jana was recognized for her letter to author Supriya Kelkar about the book “American as Paneer Pie.” The student...
