A Women’s March was held Saturday morning at the Town Common, joining similar marches across the country in support of women’s rights, human rights and social justice. The non-partisan event featured music and a brief speaking program. State Rep. Carolyn Dykema and...
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Lucille Guerrini-Burks, 83
Lucille Napolitano Guerrini Burks, 83, known to friends and family as “Lou” and “Nonni,” passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 9 at her home in West Yarmouth with her family close by. Lou was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Boston to Helen “Nellie” Gallo and Antonio “Tony”...
Superintendent: COVID cases were contracted outside schools
Six people in the Hopkinton school community tested positive for COVID-19 through the middle of October, but none of them contracted the virus within the schools, superintendent Carol Cavanaugh told Hopkinton School Committee members at Thursday's meeting. “To date we...
Zoning Advisory Committee public forum Oct. 26
The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its annual public forum on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., held remotely via Zoom. The Zoning Advisory Committee is a nine-member board appointed by the Planning Board, typically with representatives from the Planning Board,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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. The fall sports season might not be normal, but the boys and girls cross country...
HHS girls XC prepares for unusual 2020 season
In a normal year, the Hopkinton High School girls cross country team already would have started by the middle of September and would spend the fall gearing up for the big meets at the end of the season. But nothing is normal about 2020, and instead Hopkinton will run...
Hillers boys XC ready to run
Despite not having a league or district meet to look forward to this fall due to the pandemic, the Hopkinton High School boys cross country team is determined to make the most out of the modified and shortened fall campaign. “I think a lot of them came in with a...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 13 edition
ARRESTS October 6 7:45 p.m. The Southborough Police Department reported an erratic driver on Grove Street. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Preston Mucciarone, Robert Ekross, Jessica Ferreira and Ryan Polselli responded and searched for the operator. Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 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. Hopkinton's health director is optimistic that the town can host a safe...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 14
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 14. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 14 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
HCA/ESL to host ‘Wicked’ fun Halloween events
With familiar Halloween traditions up in the air right now, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts and Enter Stage Left Theater are determined to provide some wicked fun for the community with a couple of events celebrating the All Hallows Eve holiday. Prior to the...
Independent Thoughts: Health director hopeful about safe Halloween
Halloween has a few things going for it in terms of being a pandemic activity. Many trick-or-treaters already are wearing masks, and they’re outside. The primary concern is contact with residents giving out treats. So Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe is...
Business Profile: Studio Ampersand offers holistic approach to academic tutoring
Cierra Henderson, founder of Studio Ampersand in Holliston, is passionate about helping young people reach their greatest potential, both in academics and personal growth. Studio Ampersand offers expert tutors qualified to teach all ages from elementary through high...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 14 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...
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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. Hopkinton Middle School principal Alan Keller emailed HMS families Monday...
Women’s March planned for Town Common this Saturday
A Women's March will be held at the Town Common this Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m., joining similar marches planned across the country in support of women's rights, human rights and social justice. State Rep. Carolyn Dykema will take part in the "strength in unity"...
Lake Maspenock extended drawdown OK’d by Conservation Commission
At last Tuesday’s Conservation Commission meeting, the commission voted to approve the Department of Public Works’ request to conduct the triennial 8-foot drawdown of Lake Maspenock in an effort to kill weeds at the bottom of the lake, despite concerns related to the...
Principal: Member of HMS community tests positive for COVID, but school still on
Hopkinton Middle School principal Alan Keller emailed HMS families Monday evening to announce that "a person in the HMS community has tested positive" for COVID-19. "The Hopkinton Public Schools are working closely with the Community Tracing Collaborative (CTC) and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 13
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. Hopkinton High School's soccer, field hockey and cross country teams opened...