I am asking everyone to consider casting their vote on June 29 for John Coutinho for the Select Board. First let me state that John is a friend. It is how he became a friend that is why everyone should consider reelecting John. For the longest time, everywhere I went...
We are writing to endorse Lya Batlle-Rafferty as a candidate for the School Committee. We believe that she will do a wonderful job as a member of the committee. Lya brings years of experience in serving on town school boards. She is a vocal advocate on town and school...
I am writing in support of John Coutinho for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. John has always worked hard to help and support the town and its residents from his work on ZAC, Planning and now the Select Board. Through John’s leadership the town is financially...
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. Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty notes that with temperatures rapidly rising,...
Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty issued the following statement Friday morning. With temperatures rapidly rising, groundwater levels rapidly declining and no rain in sight, water demands have skyrocketed. We are pumping at full capacity to try and maintain water use...
When it comes to partisan political division, don’t let “it all start here.” I’m an “unenrolled” voter (aka independent). I’ve supported blue and red candidates, and I didn’t support the current presidential administration. I can understand people’s rationale for...
I am writing to express my support for Amy Ritterbusch. I have known Amy for a few years and I found Amy to be a caring, compassionate and intelligent person who is willing to listen to all sides of an issue. Her tireless involvement in the community, through the...
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. Local business owners discuss how they are getting creative to bring back...
I am writing to encourage my Hopkinton community to vote for Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board. Amy is one of those people you can always rely on. She does her research exhaustively, she follows through and she is always ready to work for Hopkinton. Amy is involved in...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 17. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 17 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
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...
Dawn Ronan is definitely a voice of the people and, even more importantly, a voice for our youth. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dawn for almost three years. I have witnessed her passion for programming that helps develop leadership skills and...
Phase 2 in Gov. Charlie Baker’s four-phased approach to reopening state businesses began June 8, allowing for Hopkinton restaurants, retail stores and other businesses to resume limited operations. Hopkinton Card & Gift Manager Val Bavosi described June 8 as a...
In 2017 I was a new voter to the town of Hopkinton and was looking for information to learn about town issues and elections. That is when I came across Amy Ritterbusch's contribution to ehop.org and eventually got to know her personally in 2018 when I decided to...
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into mid-June, Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett said the town is on edge and his officers are seeing residents getting angry and frustrated with one another after weeks of largely staying inside. “There is a lot of tension,...
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. We have more details on what led up to John Coutinho pulling out of Monday's...
I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Markey for the Hopkinton School Committee. I have only known Joe through his work as chairman of the Elementary School Building Committee (HESBC). I served on the HESBC for over five years as a voting member, all of which time Joe was...
During its Zoom meeting Tuesday night, the Hopkinton Select Board approved a renegotiated host community agreement with Legacy Farms developer Roy MacDowell, which will provide an immediate boost to the...
The fallout from Monday night’s Select Board candidates debate continued Tuesday, as John Coutinho questioned why Amy Ritterbusch hasn’t done more to stop what he called “vicious attacks” online, and Ritterbusch denied being aware of any such attacks while questioning...
The Hopkinton Health Department, in partnership with AFC Urgent Care, is hosting a COVID-19 mobile testing clinic outside Hopkinton Middle School on Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants must complete a registration and consent form and then will be assigned a time...
