Distracted driving may have played a role in the May 20 school bus crash on Cedar Street Extension, according to the Hopkinton Police Department’s deputy chief. The bus, which was heading to Hopkinton Middle School and Hopkinton High School that morning, struck a...
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 of the day. Residents asked to report abandoned swimming pools for mosquito treatment The Hopkinton Health...
In light of the discussion during the Hopkinton Select Board’s May 27th meeting, I am writing to highlight what appears to be a concerning shift in how we define “new leadership.” The phrase was used repeatedly — and tellingly — as a synonym for youth, suggesting that...
The Parks & Recreation Department on Wednesday night agreed on plans to explore repairing fences at Carrigan Park after discussion with abutters. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus began the discussion explaining that abutters of a parking area on Marshall...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-month-old Harvey. Here is Baypath's description of Harvey: “Meet Harvey! “This big, goofy sweetheart has been shining in...
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 of the day. Town officials to share climate action plan, resources with residents Julia Chun, the town's...
In today’s vacation rental market, great photos and clean linens are just the baseline. If you want your guests to leave raving — not just satisfied — it’s time to embrace a whole new level of care. Enter "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. Originally set in...
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released brackets for the postseason, giving Hopkinton High School teams their schedule for the opening rounds. HHS boys tennis, at 18-0, is the top seed in Division 2. The Hillers will host No. 32 seed...
ARRESTS May 25 1:13 p.m. Officers Justin Cappuccio and Kyle Quinzani conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. A 44-year-old from Upton was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended. A female officer from Ashland was...
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 of the day. 495 Connector services 8 Metrowest towns, stops at Hopkinton post office Hopkinton now has a new...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvFwO4y39hc&ab_channel=HCAM At a brief reorganizational meeting Tuesday, the Select Board voted unanimously to elect Joe Clark as its chair and Shahidul Mannan as its vice chair. Clark received initial support from former chair...
The Hillers’ No. 1 golfer, Linton won 52% of her points in match play — despite facing the opposition’s best player — and was a two-time medalist, with a low score of 41. “She has a very natural swing and complete game and has only been playing golf for a few years,”...
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 of the day. Assessor accepts applications for school building exemption for seniors The deadline for a new senior...
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday.
A contractor working for the town will begin removing and replacing the sidewalk along Mayhew Street on Tuesday (May 27). Work is expected to take about seven days. Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m.-4 pm. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions....
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 of the day. Speakers, HHS band lined up to honor soldiers on Memorial Day Today's Memorial Day ceremonies begin...
The Team Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together Road Race was held Saturday at Marathon School.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that overnight work on the Interstate 495 northbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton will begin Tuesday. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates all work to be completed by...
The town announced that there will be temporary road closures this Saturday (May 24) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the third annual Dick & Rick Hoyt Memorial "Yes You Can" Walk/Run. Affected areas are Hayden Rowe Street from Main Street to Marathon Elementary School;...
