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. During its meeting Monday night, the Zoning Advisory Committee continued its...
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ZAC solar zoning debate continues, with opinions split between overlay map or bylaw changes
During its meeting Monday night, the Zoning Advisory Committee continued its discussion about solar developments, trying to determine whether the best approach to limit commercial ground-mounted arrays is...
Resident chronicles historic Hopkinton event in new book
One day in 1919, Hopkinton High School teacher Ellen Duffey timidly waved her handkerchief at her boyfriend, who watched her from the town center. Little did she know, that gesture would turn out to become a key factor in her termination and the beginning of a protest...
Waldman ready for new challenge after 15 years at HCA
After a decade-and-a-half building Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Kris Waldman will step down as the nonprofit’s co-director at the end of this year. “I am ready for a fresh challenge in my life,” Waldman said. “I have been with the center for 15 years in various...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 16 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...
Theresa Coccoli, 85
Theresa (O’Flaherty) Coccoli, age 85, of Uxbridge and formerly of Sudbury and Carraroe, Ireland, died at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton on Dec. 10 after a period of declining health. Theresa was born on July 21, 1935, to the late John and Margaret (McDonagh)...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 14
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 Hopkinton Freedom Team provides a safe place for those who have experienced...
Freedom Team provides support, encouragement
The Hopkinton Freedom Team provides a safe place for those who have experienced abuse or violence based on characteristics like race, gender and sexual orientation, and seeks to educate the community on issues of bias. Formed this past June, the organization urges...
HHS music students selected for regional festivals
The Hopkinton High School Music Department announced that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2021 Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Senior Festival: senior Andrea Liu (violin), juniors Caroline Ozmun (cello), Aaditya Saini...
Hopkinton Garden Club receives state honor
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts awarded the Hopkinton Garden Club, a member club, the 2020 Continuing Civic Projects Award, Medium Club, for continual maintenance of one or more civic projects. The federation recognizes the club’s accomplishments in...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 11: Active cases drop to 17, info on state rollback
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 11
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 Hopkinton school district presented a tentative budget of $54,307,442, an...
Schools present tentative budget of $54.3M
The Hopkinton school district presented a tentative budget of $54,307,442, an increase of a little over 6 percent from the current budget, at a joint meeting Thursday with the Select Board and Appropriations Committee. This was the first look at a projected school...
‘Hopkinton in Service’ campaign honors local veterans
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, along with Hopkinton veteran Mike Whalen, started a program to recognize local veterans who are working in the public sector. The campaign is called “Hopkinton in Service.” “These roles are crucial to protecting the community and its...
Former resident sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzlement
A former Hopkinton resident was sentenced to 41 months in prison plus three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $348,000 from a Greater Boston dental office. Yuliya “Julia” Vaysglus, 36, was sentenced in federal court on Nov. 17. She had pleaded...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 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. American Legion Post 202 adjutant Michael Whalen, a Hopkinton veteran, shares...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 8 edition
POLICE LOG December 1 7:51 a.m. A caller reported fallen trees and wires on Pond Street, which was already closed and where barricades were already in place. The incident was logged. 8:07 a.m. Multiple callers reported an open manhole on South Street. Officers Brian...
Hopkinton shows generosity in Toys For Tots donations; collections close Friday
The U.S Marine Corps Reserves’ annual Toys For Tots program provides Christmas gifts to children of low-income families in Hopkinton and other communities in Middlesex and Essex counties. The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, the nonprofit charity founded by the Marine...
Independent Thoughts: Resident looks to make impact as intern with mental health project
Every year there is more and more discussion about mental health and how to spread awareness and eliminate stigma associated with it. Hopkinton’s Emily Taylor is hoping she can play a role in helping this movement continue to go forward. Taylor, a college junior at...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 9 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...