I am writing to endorse Brian Herr for Select Board. I have worked with Brian for decades as a result of our overlapping roles serving our community. My roles on the School Committee, the Appropriations Committee, and as the chair of the 300th Anniversary Celebration...
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Photos: Police Fishing Derby
The Hopkinton Police Association Fishing Derby was held Saturday at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's Association.
Letter to the Editor: Herr, Clark for Select Board
I am proudly endorsing Brian Herr and Joe Clark for Select Board and hope you will as well. Given the current state of our Select Board, I have made it my mission to carefully vet each of the Select Board candidates to make an educated decision on May 20. I do not...
Letter to the Editor: Clark for Select Board
I write to ask you to join me in voting for Joe Clark for Select Board on May 20. I have known Joe since we were children growing up in Hopkinton. It is his immense pride in and love for Hopkinton that led him to return here after college to raise his children and now...
Letter to the Editor: Clark, Herr for Select Board
Dear fellow residents of Hopkinton, I would like to applaud all our current town volunteers who have given up their personal time and offered their wisdom, energy and commitment to the Town of Hopkinton. On May 20, we will be electing two new Select Board members. I...
Letter to the Editor: The Preserve residents grateful for town’s support
This is Eric Wieland, board member at The Preserve. We, the residents at the Preserve, are very thankful to the community for their support at Town Meeting to vote down the rezoning of The Preserve. We trust the members of the Planning Board understand they should not...
Library Corner, May 15 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, and on Twitter,...
Schools Notebook: Student musicians earn MICCA medals
A number of musical groups from Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School earned awards at the recent Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductor's Association (MICCA) competition. From the high school, the orchestra, symphonic band and concert band all...
Letter to the Editor: Clark for Select Board
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of support for Select Board candidate Joe Clark. As a retired town employee, I have seen many changes in Hopkinton over nearly four decades. In recent years, seeing the exodus of so many talented employees from various...
Letter to the Editor: Harper a write-in candidate for Cemetery Commission
I am thrilled to announce my write-in candidacy for the Cemetery Commission’s two-year seat. With a deep passion for preserving our town’s heritage, I aim to bring a fresh perspective to the commission. My journey as a parent, business owner and end-of-life doula has...
Letter to the Editor: Select Board needs restart
At the Select Board candidates’ Meet and Greet held April 27 at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club, one of the candidates was quoted in the news as saying “that the residents of Hopkinton … are looking for a reset on the board.” I certainly agree with the sentiment of...
Work on Fruit Street bridges will force temporary closures Tuesday/Wednesday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the two Fruit Street bridges will be closed at different times this week. The bridge over the MBTA tracks and the Sudbury River will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday night through 5 a.m. Wednesday for final...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Toby
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Toby. Here is Baypath's description of Toby: “ ‘Lots to love’ is the perfect way to describe our friend Toby. This...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 9
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. Hopkinton Town Meeting on Wednesday narrowly rejected adoption of the MBTA Communities Act zoning...
Town Meeting Day 3: Voters narrowly reject MBTA Communities Act
Hopkinton Town Meeting on Wednesday narrowly rejected adoption of the MBTA Communities Act zoning bylaw, joining several communities that have defied the state. Following about 40 minutes of debate during the third and final day of Town Meeting at the Hopkinton Middle...
Letter to the Editor: Herr for Select Board
I am happy to be writing this letter on behalf of my fellow candidate for Select Board, Brian Herr. The last two weeks have been very encouraging for me as I've gotten to know my fellow candidate at the recent Meet the Candidates events and debate. I feel that...
Arrests/Police Log, May 8 edition
ARRESTS May 4 2:50 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Tyler Staback responded to a motor vehicle accident on North Mill Street and reported the vehicle struck a rock. A tow truck removed the vehicle. A 41-year-old resident of Hidden Brick Road in Hopkinton was...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 8
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. Supporters of fired Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan got a major moral victory Tuesday at the...
Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for Select Board
It truly is an honor for me to endorse Kyla McSweeney for Select Board. Kyla was one of the first people I met when I moved to Hopkinton, and I have always and continue to admire her commitment to the town of Hopkinton. Kyla is an inclusive leader; she is committed to...
Town Meeting sends message to Select Board: Bring back Sgt. Brennan
Supporters of fired Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan got a major moral victory Tuesday at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, as Special Town Meeting overwhelmingly supported a citizens’ petition to direct the Select Board to reappoint Brennan. The vote was...