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Letter to the Editor: Everyone’s help needed to save planet
We need to change how we live. We need to do this for future generations, biodiversity and our own physical and mental health. We especially need this now while the federal government is supporting environmental degradation. People are resistant to change. They say it...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 20 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG August 12 12:20 a.m. Officer Aline Matos checked on a vehicle in a Hayden Rowe...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Aug. 20 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
ESBC discusses recording Charleswood School progress via drone
School Committee member Chris Masters volunteered to fly a drone over the Charleswood School site to document construction progress, making the offer after hearing a proposal at Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting to hire a vendor to take monthly...
Conservation Commission continues hearing on proposed trail connecting Loop Road, Chamberlain Street Extension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wIxGFJsTvU&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued the hearing on a Trails Committee proposal to create a trail connecting Loop Road at the schools complex to Chamberlain Street Extension after hearing...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 20: Greyhound Friends to host Dog Day event Saturday
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. Greyhound Friends celebrates International Dog Day with community event The dog days of summer are...
Daniel Lundy, 63
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Philip Lundy, a longtime resident of Hopkinton who left us unexpectedly on Aug. 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Daniel was born on June 15, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, the beloved son of...
Senior Snippets, Aug. 20 edition
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 and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Both Planning Board hearings continued in brief meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7hVhcd5sT8&ab_channel=HCAM In what chair Rob Benson termed “the fastest Planning Board meeting in history” at about eight minutes, the board on Monday voted 8-0 to continue the two scheduled hearings at the request of the...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 19: Town advertises additional open committee seats
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. New members wanted to fill committee vacancies The town issued a notice last week that a number of...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 18 edition
Library Corner, Aug. 20 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 18: Family Day returns Sept. 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 photo of the day. Annual Family Day to feature free activities, fireworks The Friends of Hopkinton's annual Family Day...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dottie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Dottie. Here is Baypath's description of Dottie: "Dottie is the full package: goofy, affectionate and guaranteed...
Main Street Corridor Project update: AT&T, Comm-tract finish utility work
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday announced that AT&T has completed all its work on the project. Comm-tract also has finished its work on the town's fiber network. Comcast is reported to be off all project poles. Crews will...
School Committee discusses changes to school handbooks
Cell phone use, attendance policies and complaint resolution were among the topics clarified in the new school handbooks, which the School Committee approved at its meeting Thursday. Hopkins principal Matt Cotter spoke about the “off and away” policy for cell phones,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 15: New owners set to take over Cornell’s after Select Board approval
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. Cornell's Irish Pub to change hands later this year, pending state approval After a lengthy attempt...
Resident co-founds elite sports academy
Hopkinton resident and School Committee member Chris Masters and his brother, Peter, for years have been trying to bring to life their vision of creating an elite, multi-sport private sports academy. The dream is becoming a reality after the brothers announced that...
Professional Insights: Does the 4% rule still make sense for your retirement?
You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime. While this rule can be a helpful starting...
