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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. In a brief meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to adopt a...
In a brief meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to adopt a modified version of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) pledge to address systemic racism. The...
The Hopkinton’s Women’s Club completed its time capsule that will be saved in the Hopkinton Public Library, to be opened in 50 years. The box contains pictures of Hopkinton landmarks, social and cultural memorabilia such as concert tickets from the Greater Boston area...
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Many people in town know Mukesh Patel as “Mike.” He and his wife, Hina, own and operate Country Farm Liquors at 3 Cedar St., adjacent to the Post Office downtown. Their son, Neel, serves as store manager. Nearly three decades ago, the couple came to America from the...
After navigating the return to school and the return to high school sports during the fall, Hopkinton High School athletic director Rich Cormier said the lessons learned from that season will inform the winter slate scheduled to begin Dec. 14. Hopkinton plans to offer...
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 health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on Monday’s...
During its Monday night meeting the Planning Board raised objections to the plan for a two cul-de-sac development in the Cedar Street area, sending it back to the drawing board after...
Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on Monday’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour on HCAM, continued to sound the alarm regarding...
Milford Regional Physician Group announced that Dr. Melissa Mahr has joined Hopkinton Primary Care and will see patients at 77 Main Street (Suite 204). Mahr previously worked for Reliant Medical Group in Southborough, where she spent the last 15 years taking care of...
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...
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. Keeping the Fiscal Year 2022 school budget to a 2.5 percent increase over...
