After years of protracted efforts to resolve the invasive weed problem, the Lake Maspenock Citizens Input Group is hopeful that a speedy decision can be made after it officially endorsed the idea of combatting the weed outgrowth by means of herbicides. The purpose of...
Runners at the third annual Hopkin10K will enjoy a scenic course that circles Lake Whitehall as they traverse 6.2 miles on Saturday, Dec. 7. It won’t take too long before runners return to Victory Field for the race’s finish. But their impact will last a long time....
With the addition of the Holly Trolleys, community members may roll, as well as stroll, between local businesses at the 2019 Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., will offer the opportunity...
Editor’s note: This is a feature in the Independent called “Hopkinton High-Five” where we salute a resident who has made contributions to the community. Henry “Hank” Allessio never hesitated to shift from serving our country to serving his fellow veterans. A passing...
Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town. Meet: Vinnie Cappetta Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Cappetta: “I...
At the Veterans Day dinner at the Woodville Rod & Gun Club on Nov. 11, Frank Torento received a citation from State Rep. Carolyn Dykema recognizing his many years of volunteer service for veterans in town. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
Possibility of combining middle, high schools considered The town could see a combined middle/high school campus sometime in the next 10 years as school officials get ready to present a plan for the future of the Hopkinton Public Schools. During the Nov. 14 School...
As vote nears, supporters speak up for downtown project The Main Street Corridor Project will bring much needed infrastructure updates to a growing town and should not be rescinded, a new group that has formed to support the project believes. The group, For The...
To the Editor: The Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) has been charged by the Select Board to plan, design and build a Class 5 (fully developed) trail from Milford to Ashland, and it must include the Center Trail. The UCTC originally wanted to cross Main Street by...
To the Editor: Like many residents, I was concerned with the easement issues raised by the Main Street Alliance, and I don’t think a petition of 350 residents can be easily ignored. After conducting my own research on the project, I am as big a supporter of the...
To the Editor: I write in response to the Select Board’s press release of 6 November 2019. With respect to the fifth point of the press release, wherein it states, “In addition, taking bicycles out of the stream of car and truck traffic and putting them in a separated...
To the Editor: Little did we know back in 2010 that town officials already had a fait accompli in mind with their premature submission of the 25 percent plan in order to establish Hopkinton`s place in the state funding queue for the Downtown Improvement project. The...
Jones defends D3 cross country title Girls, boys runners finish season in impressive fashion Hopkinton High School junior Olivia Jones successfully defended her title in the Eastern Mass. Division 3 championship meet on Nov. 9 at Wrentham Developmental Center. Jones...
Longtime Hopkinton High School golf coach Dick Bliss announced his retirement after 40 years of leading a program that has grown into one of the most successful in the state, capping off a career that includes four state championships and five Division 1 collegiate...
For the second straight year, the Hopkinton High School football team will be playing a Thanksgiving Day rematch against Ashland, and the Hillers are hoping recent history repeats. A season ago, Hopkinton bounced back from a loss earlier in the season and won on...
HHS takes modest win streak into T-Day showdown The Hopkinton High School football team put its resilient nature on display after being eliminated from the postseason, earning back-to-back wins to build momentum heading into the final game of the season against...
Among the performers at the Hopkinton High School Talent Show on Nov. 7 were Bobby McGuire (playing the saxophone), Emilia Bashy (singing) and Nipun Kisari (solving a Rubik’s Cube). PHOTOS/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
HHS winter concerts Dec. 10-11 The Hopkinton High School jazz ensemble, jazz band, symphonic band and concert band present their annual Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., while the HHS chorus and orchestra perform their Winter Concert the following...
Requests for FY21 total nearly $16M The Hopkinton School Committee approved the 10-year capital plan during its Nov. 14 meeting, an approval that included a request for close to $16 million in capital requests for FY21. Some of the requests were being...
Superintendent warns of influx in preview of capacity study Over the next 10 years, the Hopkinton Public Schools could see an additional 1,000 students enrolled, according to a recent capacity study report that was commissioned by the district. The capacity study has...
