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. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced that a Hopkinton couple who operate a roofing...
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Open Space Preservation Commission gives input on potential town building uses
Permanent Building Committee chair Dan McIntyre appeared before the Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday to gauge members’ opinions on the potential repurposing of three town-owned properties. The three properties under consideration are Center School,...
Parks & Rec Commission discusses ‘sneaky parkers’ at EMC Park parking lot, Sandy Beach signage
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Thursday addressed a request for the commission to formally allocate some parking spaces at the EMC Park parking lot for high school seniors beginning in September, noting that there already is a student parking...
Hopkinton couple arrested, charged with multiple counts of fraud
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts announced this week that a Hopkinton couple who operate a roofing and construction company in Framingham were arrested and charged in connection with separate schemes to defraud their workers’ compensation insurance...
Hopkins workshop topics include security, finances
Following a tour of Hopkins School, School Committee members gathered in the library Thursday night to talk about plans for an addition and renovations. Town Meeting will vote in May on the proposed $49.7 million project. Dan Colli, senior project manager for the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 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 photo of the day. Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy announced at Wednesday night’s meeting that the committee was...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Aspen
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Aspen. Here is Baypath's description of Aspen: "Aspen can't wait for spring! As soon as the snow melts, she's...
Trails Committee won’t get funds from town to create independent website
Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy announced at Wednesday night’s meeting that the committee was denied the use of town funds for its planned website, which would have been linked to the town’s webpage. After trying to work with the town’s Information Technology...
Senior Services seeks focus group participants
Hopkinton Senior Services, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston, is conducting a needs assessment to examine the lived experiences and anticipated needs of adults in the community. The organization is seeking residents 50 years or older who...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 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 photo of the day. The Conservation Commission voted 6-0-1 at its meeting Tuesday to approve the use of two herbicides...
Conservation Commission votes to approve use of herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr1BEr-2_lU&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission voted 6-0-1 at its meeting Tuesday to approve the use of two herbicides to control the overgrowth of weeds in Lake Maspenock as part of its “toolbox” strategy for weed...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Alice Brambati
An exchange student from Italy, Brambati placed in every dual meet, then went on to win two events and place in a third at the Tri-Valley League Showcase. The senior qualified for three events at the Meet of Champions as well. “Alice integrated herself into the team...
Arrests/Police Log, March 13 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG March 5 3:06 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley came across multiple...
Select Board calls for Special Town Meeting to request additional funding for key town projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkpJFKA4rME&ab_channel=HCAM Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty Jr. and Town Engineer/Facilities Director Dave Daltorio appeared jointly before the Select Board on Tuesday night to request that a Special Town Meeting be held within...
ESBC sets date for public forum, pays bills
During an unusually short 15-minute meeting on Tuesday, the Elementary School Building Committee approved invoices and announced an upcoming community forum. The committee authorized total payment of $651,151.35 to Vertex and Perkins Eastman for costs associated with...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 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. The Permanent Building Committee reviewed two mixed-use development proposals for the Center School...
Marguerite Concrete again seeks rezoning for South Street building with revised proposal before ZAC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmscjh1o5EE&ab_channel=HCAM Monday night’s Zoning Advisory Committee meeting primarily focused on a renewed attempt to seek rezoning for a South Street building that would house the Marguerite Construction corporate headquarters,...
Spring concerts start this week at Hopkinton schools
Hopkinton Public Schools spring concerts start this week. The Hopkinton High School orchestra, chorus and bands will perform Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. The community is welcome to attend, free of charge. The HHS Jazz Ensemble will perform at...
Barbara Wirzburger, 83
Barbara F. Wirzburger, 83, of Hopkinton passed away March 8. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hennessey) and Michel E. Snyder. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Wirzburger. Barbara was a devoted and loving mother, doting grandmother...
Kevork Tevekelian, 82
Kevork Haig Tevekelian of Hopkinton, formerly of North Chelmsford and Watertown, passed away peacefully on March 9 surrounded by family and friends. Kevork was born in Cambridge on Dec. 19, 1941, to Haig and Lucy (Tutunjian) Tevekelian. Along with younger brother...