Work on the Main Street Corridor Project continues this week — although there will be no work Monday due to the Labor Day holiday — with the focus being to continue the service connections project wide and continue sidewalk installation on the project's west side, the...
I write in support of Connor Degan for state rep. I served as town moderator for Hopkinton from 1996 to 2016. When Ann Click retired as Town Clerk, Connor took over without so much as a hiccup. He is a consummate professional and was a trusted colleague in running...
I am writing to express my strong support for James Arena-DeRosa’s bid for state representative. As a longtime resident of Hopkinton, I know that James is the best choice for this seat. In my conversations with James, I have found his understanding of the issues...
The School Committee on Thursday approved changes to the middle school and high school student handbooks involving cell phones, hoods and hats and personal searches, among other things. Hopkinton Middle School Principal Matthew Lefebvre pointed out a new cell phone...
We're writing to share our thoughts on the upcoming state representative primary. We've gotten to know Connor Degan over the past several years, and what has always stood out to us is his integrity and the tremendous sense of responsibility he feels as a public...
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. Mike Whalen’s goal is simple: “Fixing the cemeteries one stone at a time,” he said. A...
Matt Anderson, a Hopkinton High School alumnus who served as the baseball team’s pitching coach since 2017, was named head coach, the school announced this week. Anderson graduated HHS in 2001 and was a Tri-Valley League All-Star as a senior captain, helping the...
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the Fruit Street fields, Community Preservation Committee projects, Sandy Beach and fall programming. The Fruit Street fields turf replacement project is officially completed. “This is the...
Mike Whalen’s goal is simple: “Fixing the cemeteries one stone at a time,” he said. A longtime volunteer and member of veterans committees in town, Whalen has been mending broken and crooked headstones at the town’s cemeteries for some time. As American Legion Post...
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. On Wednesday morning, Hopkinton High School’s Class of 2023 continued the school’s...
Hopkinton High School alum Josh Sokol, who was one of the final cuts by the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, was added to the team's practice squad on Wednesday. Sokol, 24, is hoping to break into the National Football League after a standout career at Sacred Heart...
A chorus that strives to create a community of singers and be part of the community that surrounds it, the Treblemakers are set to start their 15th year of making music together. “We invite all singers to come down and have some fun with us,” said chorus member George...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has had its “biggest summer ever,” says executive director Kelly Grill, an encouraging development as the organization emerges from the challenges of the pandemic. “We are excited that people are back and supporting us,” Grill says....
After a successful inaugural event last year, the Festival of Illumination returns to Southwick’s Zoo on Sept. 1 with original artistic creations and a new theme, “Once Upon a Time.” New England’s largest lantern showcase will radiate across the zoo grounds through...
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...
On Wednesday morning, Hopkinton High School's Class of 2023 continued the school's tradition of having seniors walk into the building together for the first day of classes.
POLICE LOG August 23 12:08 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis made checks of East Main Street property. 12:13 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik made checks of the Fruit Street fields. 12:38 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik checked on Lumber Street property. 1:57 a.m. On South...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Bootsey, a 2-year-old bloodhound/Great Dane. Here is Baypath's description of Bootsey: “Tall, dark and handsome — the perfect...
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. Hopkinton is revisiting the possibility of regulating short-term rentals after residents of...
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...
