An accident in front of Cumberland Farms on West Main Street slowed traffic yesterday afternoon.
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 17
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. School started yesterday, despite the Hopkinton Teachers Association rejecting...
Independent Thoughts: Town unites after another teen tragedy
Hopkinton suffered another tragic teenage loss of life this month when a 13-year-old died two weeks before he was to begin eighth grade at Hopkinton Middle School. Sadly, this is not a new experience for the town, mourning someone’s passing at far too early an age....
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Sept. 16
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Sept. 16. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Sept. 16 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ We are pleased to...
Statement from HTA: Teachers reject district plan ‘heavy on livestreaming’
Following is a statement the Hopkinton Teachers Association released Wednesday evening. The members of the Hopkinton Teachers Association rejected by an overwhelming majority a proposed memorandum of understanding between the School Committee and union concerning...
Mary Wise, 84
Mary Wise, age 84, of Hopkinton, formerly of Natick, passed away with her family by her side on Sept. 14 after entering hospice care in early June. Mary was born and educated in Newton, graduating from Our Lady’s School, class of 1952. After graduation she worked at...
Photo contest winner, Sept. 16 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...
SEMMAP Food Drive extended to Sept. 28
The Southeastern Massachusetts Mutual Aid Project (SEMMAP) is having a food drive in Hopkinton, and it's been extended to Sept. 28. Donors can drop off food items at Project Just Because, located at 109 South St. The donations will be split between the Hopkinton and...
Fewer international students to attend HHS this fall
As students head back to Hopkinton schools on Sept. 16, the pandemic has led to a significant number of international students canceling their planned exchanges. Only nine international students planned to attend Hopkinton High School for the fall semester. “We’ve had...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 16
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. Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting was canceled, as the committee waited...
Tuesday’s School Committee meeting canceled as district awaits teachers’ vote
Tuesday's School Committee meeting was canceled, as the committee waited for the Hopkinton Teachers Association to meet and vote on the "last best offer" from the district before the first day of school tomorrow. Both sides indicated there would be no delay to the...
Select Board roundup: Kudos for Town Meeting; yard sign theft an issue; HPD adds officer
On Tuesday the Select Board held its first meeting since Annual Town Meeting, which went off without a hitch on Saturday morning. Town Meeting was moved outside, under a tent in front of Hopkinton High School. It took just over two hours to get through the 22 articles...
McCann’s virtual Boston Marathon debut long in works
Kayla McCann has been thinking about running the Boston Marathon ever since her family moved to Hopkinton and she started seeing the seminal racing event depart from her town each spring. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the race to a virtual format, she had to...
Library Corner, Sept. 16 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. New Adult Book Bundles Based on the popularity of the...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 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...
Newspaper: Sept. 16, 2020
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Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 15 edition
ARRESTS September 8 8:02 p.m. Officer Ryan Polselli conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Benjamin Stickney assisted. A 57-year-old woman from Ashland was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation and OUI...
Letter to the Editor: Black lives deserve special mention
This is in response to the reactionary hue and outcry over the motto “Black Lives Matter” — “but ALL lives matter!!!” That’s exactly the point. Of course they do, but black ones warrant special mention after having been systematically left out, kicked out and snuffed...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 15
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 primary holdup in negotiations between the Hopkinton Public Schools and the...
Teachers ‘disappointed’ with district but ‘will be in classrooms on Wednesday’
The question of whether to livestream some live classes is holding up an agreement between the Hopkinton Teachers Association and the school district for the upcoming school year, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told the School Committee at its meeting Monday night....
