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Hopkinton veterans to take part in Dream Flights program
Five lucky veterans living at Fairview Estates will get the opportunity of a lifetime this summer: a chance to fly on a World War II-era biplane. The veterans from the Hopkinton senior living community will take to the skies Tuesday (Aug. 13) in Boeing Stearman...
DPW urges caution as roadwork, paving begins on 4 streets
Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed announced Monday morning that roadwork and paving is scheduled to start today for the following streets: Blackthorne Circle Deer Run Cold Spring Brook Road Stonegate Road Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 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 of the day. A first look at Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh’s goals and a request for more detailed minutes going...
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Fruit Street bridge closure rescheduled to Monday; evening construction on I-495 on-ramp continues
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced an update to plans for temporarily closing the Fruit Street bridge over Interstate 495 in Hopkinton. MassDOT also announced upcoming nighttime closures to the southbound on-ramp from I-90. Crews were supposed to...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Progress made with transformer installation
The town on Friday issued an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, noting that the final six transformers of the 12 necessary to complete the project were received from Eversource. They are in the testing phase, and no issues are anticipated. Three of the six...
School Committee reviews superintendent’s goals
A first look at Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh’s goals and a request for more detailed minutes going forward were among the topics on Thursday’s School Committee agenda. The goals presentation was the first in a process that spans the 2024-25 school year and is used...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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 photo of the day. The newest edition of Tales from a Townie recaps the inaugural season of Little League Baseball in...
Tales from a Townie: Little League comes to Hopkinton
Early spring 1954, and word of Little League Baseball coming to Hopkinton spread rapidly among all the guys in town between the ages of 8 and 12. There were many questions: Where to sign up, where are we going to play our games, is 12 too old? The answers: We signed...
Independent Thoughts: Residents do their part to rescue injured owls
It’s been a rough summer for owls in Hopkinton. Most recently, on July 20, one got caught in a soccer net on Cherry Lane, in the Legacy Farms North development. Just over a week later, a resident found an owl next to Lake Whitehall hanging from a fishing line,...
Kenney showcases football skill on national level
Football is a fall sport, but Cam Kenney has spent the summer in pads competing at the highest level. The 14-year-old Hopkinton resident kicked off his summer in mid-June at Football University Camp at Belmont Hill, where he was selected for the Grade 8 Under Armor...
Business Profile: Charles River Bank a personalized, full-service bank
Offering a complete line of banking products for private and commercial customers coupled with personalized service is a hallmark of Charles River Bank. “Our depth and breadth of products and services matches anything out there,” said Derek Plourde, Charles River...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Zeus
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Zeus. Here is Baypath's description of Zeus: “Meet Zeus, the most handsome boy with a heart of gold! This sweet...
Firefighters handle minor fire at recycling center
Crews put out a minor fire at the E.L. Harvey recycling center on Wood Street just before 10 a.m. on Thursday. "We responded to a call about smoke coming out of a 40-[cubic]-yard dumpster," said Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty. Firefighters spent 15 minutes...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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 photo of the day. The members of the Richmond family have found unique ways to give back to their local and regional...
Local family gives back with therapy dogs, medical flights
The members of the Richmond family have found unique ways to give back to their local and regional communities: their dogs and their plane. The Richmonds’ two dogs, Gracie and Hula, are trained therapy dogs certified by the American Kennel Club. Both dogs recently...
Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Aug. 7 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...
Debate over Pyne Field project dominates Parks & Rec Commission meeting
On Tuesday night, the Parks & Recreation Commission engaged in an in-depth debate over proposed updates to the Pyne Field project. Parks & Recreation Department Director Jon Lewitus provided the commission with an updated plan that will route commercial...
