Hopkinton High School senior Kate Powers ended her indoor track and field season by setting a state record at the USA Track & Field Youth Nationals in New York. Competing in the weight throw, Powers recorded a distance of 52 feet, 7.75 inches. The All-American is...
The greater Hopkinton community will have a chance to fight a “silent killer” of women with a celebration of life — a fashion show — on April 12 and 13. The fun evening, which includes dinner and a cash bar, will benefit research in detecting and curing ovarian...
In recognition of the 126th Boston Marathon, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting a free exhibition titled “Coverage: The Boston Marathon As Reported By The Boston Globe” from March 11 until April 23 at the Lotvin Family Gallery. This exhibition, which is...
Relatives, friends and neighbors of John Birri recognized his 90th birthday Sunday with a drive-by celebration at his West Elm Street home.
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 check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
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. A presentation about the efforts being made to address the needs of high-achieving learners...
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. Movie streaming Hopkinton Library cardholders now have...
A presentation about the efforts being made to address the needs of high-achieving learners in the district dominated Thursday's School Committee meeting. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh noted that knowing each child as an individual learner is a priority in the...
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. Leading off the Schools Notebook, a number of local musicians were recognized for regional...
March has been a busy month for the Hopkinton Public Schools Music Department. It’s only fitting, as the National Association for Music Education officially designates March as Music in Our Schools Month, a time for educators to raise awareness of the benefits of...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Benny. Here is Baypath's description of Benny: "Benny arrived in America last May after coming all the way from...
In 2017, the Brewer family debuted Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern alongside the celebrated Southwick’s Zoo, which the family also owns. To commemorate its fifth anniversary this year, Galliford’s hosted a Mardi Gras-themed celebration March 4-6, complete with...
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. Nearly two years after nixing a plan to use herbicides to treat weeds in Lake Maspenock,...
Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant, who led a rally at Hopkinton Town Common last May following the death of teenager Mikayla Miller, was arrested Tuesday and indicted on charges that she and her husband defrauded donors to her nonprofit, Violence in Boston....
Nearly two years after nixing a plan to use herbicides to treat weeds in Lake Maspenock, and after voters at a previous Town Meeting also voted it down, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday night took up a revised plan from the Department of Public Works. This time,...
POLICE LOG March 8 12:27 a.m. A caller reported a tree fell and was blocking the roadway of Granite Street. Officer Shannon Beloin responded and moved a small dead tree off to the side of the road. 12:50 a.m. Officer Shannon Beloin made checks of Connelly Hill Road....
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. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board considered a resident’s request for a...
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board considered a resident’s request for a town-sponsored display at Town Hall to show support for Ukraine, but members ultimately did not more forward after questions were raised about the town taking a political stance....
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage in March, Hopkinton-based Greyhound Friends is marking the entire month as Irish Dogs Month. The group aims to generate funding support to bring more Irish-bred greyhounds, salukis, and lurchers (greyhound or...
Peter John Burdzel, 76, of Hopkinton passed away March 7 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Augusta, Maine, he was the son of the late Statia (Sliva) and John A. Burdzel. He was the husband of 50 years to Sharon (Shuster) Burdzel of Hopkinton. Peter...
