A former Hopkinton resident was sentenced to 41 months in prison plus three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $348,000 from a Greater Boston dental office. Yuliya “Julia” Vaysglus, 36, was sentenced in federal court on Nov. 17. She had pleaded...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Dec. 10
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. American Legion Post 202 adjutant Michael Whalen, a Hopkinton veteran, shares...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 8 edition
POLICE LOG December 1 7:51 a.m. A caller reported fallen trees and wires on Pond Street, which was already closed and where barricades were already in place. The incident was logged. 8:07 a.m. Multiple callers reported an open manhole on South Street. Officers Brian...
Hopkinton shows generosity in Toys For Tots donations; collections close Friday
The U.S Marine Corps Reserves’ annual Toys For Tots program provides Christmas gifts to children of low-income families in Hopkinton and other communities in Middlesex and Essex counties. The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, the nonprofit charity founded by the Marine...
Independent Thoughts: Resident looks to make impact as intern with mental health project
Every year there is more and more discussion about mental health and how to spread awareness and eliminate stigma associated with it. Hopkinton’s Emily Taylor is hoping she can play a role in helping this movement continue to go forward. Taylor, a college junior at...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 9 edition
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...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. In a brief meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to adopt a...
Select Board adopts modified version of MAPC pledge; references to police removed
In a brief meeting Tuesday night, the Select Board voted unanimously to adopt a modified version of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) pledge to address systemic racism. The...
Women’s Club completes time capsule
The Hopkinton’s Women’s Club completed its time capsule that will be saved in the Hopkinton Public Library, to be opened in 50 years. The box contains pictures of Hopkinton landmarks, social and cultural memorabilia such as concert tickets from the Greater Boston area...
Newspaper: Dec. 9, 2020
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Business Profile: Country Farm Liquors offers quality beverages, friendly service
Many people in town know Mukesh Patel as “Mike.” He and his wife, Hina, own and operate Country Farm Liquors at 3 Cedar St., adjacent to the Post Office downtown. Their son, Neel, serves as store manager. Nearly three decades ago, the couple came to America from the...
HHS aims for most complete winter sports season possible
After navigating the return to school and the return to high school sports during the fall, Hopkinton High School athletic director Rich Cormier said the lessons learned from that season will inform the winter slate scheduled to begin Dec. 14. Hopkinton plans to offer...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 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 video or two to brighten your morning. Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on Monday’s...
Planning Board puts hold on Lincoln Street-area plan
During its Monday night meeting the Planning Board raised objections to the plan for a two cul-de-sac development in the Cedar Street area, sending it back to the drawing board after...
Health director: Town has 42 active COVID cases, but ‘no evidence of community spread’
Hopkinton health director Shaun McAuliffe, during an appearance on Monday’s Hopkinton Hangout Hour on HCAM, continued to sound the alarm regarding...
Business Briefs: Mahr joins Hopkinton Primary Care
Milford Regional Physician Group announced that Dr. Melissa Mahr has joined Hopkinton Primary Care and will see patients at 77 Main Street (Suite 204). Mahr previously worked for Reliant Medical Group in Southborough, where she spent the last 15 years taking care of...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 9 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 7
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. Keeping the Fiscal Year 2022 school budget to a 2.5 percent increase over...
Carleen Hageman, 85
Carleen B. Hageman, 85, of Belmont, New Hampshire, and Fort Myers Beach, Florida, passed away Dec. 4. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Thera (Mitchell) and Carleton Bircher. She was the wife of 50 years to the late Charles W. Hageman....
Library Corner, Dec. 9 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. December StoryWalk Starts Dec. 8 Stop by the library...














