I’m writing to express my support for my husband, Jeff Doyle, for the Select Board. As his wife, I’m lucky to know Jeff’s heart better than most. But for those who don’t, I’d like to share why I believe he’s the kind of person we need leading our town. Jeff knows...
The School Committee on Thursday voted to ratify three-year contracts for the Hopkinton Teachers Association and Evan Bishop, the new superintendent. The HTA pact runs from 2025 until 2028. The Independent was awaiting a response regarding further details on the...
I am proud to endorse Shahidul Mannan for another term on Hopkinton’s Select Board. Shahidul has been a dedicated volunteer for the citizens of Hopkinton for many years serving on the Appropriation Committee, Planning Board and Select Board. In all of these roles, he...
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. Middle school DI team ready for technical challenge at Global Finals A team of fifth-grade students...
We are proud to endorse our friend Shahidul Mannan for reelection to the Select Board in the upcoming town-wide election. In his time on the board, Shahidul has shown himself to be a person of integrity, wisdom, intelligence, kindness, patience and sensitivity. What’s...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old Mick. Here is Baypath's description of Mick: "Meet Mick — your new little shadow! "Mick is a charming senior...
I am writing in support of Shahidul Mannan, Matthew Kizner and Peter Mimmo in the Town Election. Like Shahidul, Matt and Peter, I did not grow up in Hopkinton. Nor did I attend a highly ranked high school like the one my children were lucky enough to attend in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1PY9K2NEKk Following a public hearing Wednesday night, the Board of Health unanimously approved new regulations prohibiting the sale of tobacco to individuals born after a certain date. The Board of Health held the public hearing to...
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board (WSAB) on Wednesday heard a review of three proposed options for the town’s water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 in order to provide a recommendation to the Select Board. Matthew Abrahams of the Abrahams Group gave a presentation...
I would like to add my name to the group of supporters for the reelection of Shahidul Mannan to the Hopkinton Select Board. Mr. Mannan has served in his capacity as a board member with distinction and balance on a myriad of important issues coming before our town. His...
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. Jacobs calls his service on Board of Health a 'real privilege' Chair Richard Jacobs bid farewell to...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday night reviewed its Community Preservation projects and discussed the potential impacts of the proposed Center School reuse plan on funding future projects. “I personally think it really hamstrings us for future things...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUhl_dyX5o&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night voted 4-0 to not issue new building permits for the Newbury Glen subdivision until pending improvements are made after the latest in a series of violations was...
As a family, we proudly endorse longtime resident and “up and coming” community leader Jeff Doyle as candidate for selectperson for reasons that we believe are beneficial to both you and your family. First, we all care about the unique and wonderful value Hopkinton...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-o_yevEkhE The Select Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved the goals presented by Hopkinton’s police and fire chiefs for fiscal year 2026, which begins June 30. It also bid farewell to vice chair Mary Jo LaFreniere at her last...
ARRESTS May 7 1:10 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin arrested a 38-year-old Sudbury resident and charged her with marked lanes violation, OUI liquor and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. May 10 10:39 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator in 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. Mosquito control program returns to Hopkinton in June The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control...
I’m writing to express my strong support for my brother Jeff Doyle's candidacy for the Hopkinton Select Board. Our family’s roots in Hopkinton run deep — going back to our great-grandfather — and this town has always been more than just a place to live. It’s where...
I am writing in support of Jeff Doyle’s candidacy for the Select Board of Hopkinton. I have known Jeff for his whole life and have always been impressed by his personable and welcoming demeanor and his positive, can-do attitude. Most importantly, Jeff is a man of deep...
I’m writing to share my wholehearted support for Jeff Doyle for the Hopkinton Select Board. I’ve been lucky to call Jeff a close friend for many years, and I can say without hesitation that few people care more deeply about this town than he does. Jeff’s love for...
