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Newspaper: April 8, 2020
Photo contest winner, April 22 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...
Community Q&A: Michael Torosian
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: Michael Torosian Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Michael Torosian:...
Town to runners: ‘Thank you for not starting here’
Editor's note: Town Manager Norman Khumalo sent out the following press release Wednesday morning. The Town of Hopkinton is happy to report that its message to runners to refrain from coming to the start line in Hopkinton or attempting to run the marathon course on...
Emphasis on mental health during pandemic
Maintaining mental health during times of quarantine and social distancing is just as important as any other coronavirus-related precaution. That’s why local therapists like Abbie Rosenberg are using their training to help individuals and groups in Hopkinton during...
Arrests/Police Log, April 21 edition
POLICE LOG April 14 1:18 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield checked on a person in a vehicle parked at the station for a period of time. The person was concerned about his son and was to notify officers if further assistance was needed. 9:31 a.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 22
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday's big news was Gov. Charlie Baker...
Business Profile: Touchstone Community School hosts camp
Touchstone Community School, a school for pre-K through Grade 8 in Grafton, offers Summer@Touchstone, a summer camp that reflects the school’s progressive, playful and joyful approach to learning. The only independent school in Grafton, Touchstone has been serving...
Business Profile: Creativity, fun at Miss Tanya’s
The experienced staff at Miss Tanya’s Family of Nursery Schools and its popular summer camps is committed to providing an enriching, creative and exciting early childhood experience for preschoolers in a safe, caring environment. Registration is open for all three...
Virtual Community Outreach Meeting May 7
Notice is hereby given that a virtual Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed marijuana establishment is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The virtual Community Outreach Meeting will be available at the following link and phone number: Link:...
Town of Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 21
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 21. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions April 21, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While...
Independent Thoughts: Residents get creative to support each other
It’s not surprising that so many people in town have stepped up and found ways to help each other during the coronavirus pandemic. That said, it is impressive how creative some people have gotten in finding ways to support and honor their neighbors and friends,...
Letter to the Editor: We must learn from pandemic, fix health care
How can a virus create such economic havoc and decimate a large number of people in a matter of weeks? In January the virus felt very remote since it was in China. Then came Europe, and we were still watching, helpless and sorry for what Italy, Spain and others were...
Gov. Baker announces schools will stay closed through June
At his COVID-10 press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that Massachusetts schools will remain closed throughout the end of the school year. Remote learning will continue. "It’s the right thing to do with the facts on the ground," Baker...
Hopkinton-bred nurse honored on ‘Kimmel’
April 7 started out like a normal day — well, the new normal, during the pandemic — for Hopkinton native Taylor Chace-Myers. An ICU nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Chace-Myers works the overnight shift (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) at the hospital. On...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 21
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Yesterday the town announced a spike in...
Hopkinton High School ranked No. 3 in state by U.S. News
Hopkinton schools continue to receive strong marks from national ratings organizations, as U.S. News & World Report placed Hopkinton High School third in the state for 2020. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh shared the news with the schools community Tuesday morning,...
List: Hopkinton runners in 2020 Boston Marathon
Below is a list of Hopkinton residents registered for the 2020 Boston Marathon. For those who are raising funds for charity, we have included that information. For a list of Hopkinton organizations that have individuals running to raise money on their behalf, click...
List: Hopkinton organizations with fundraising runners in 2020 Boston Marathon
Below is a list of Hopkinton organizations that have individuals running in the 2020 Boston Marathon to raise money on their behalf. For a list of Hopkinton residents running in the 2020 Boston Marathon, click here. The Boston Marathon is scheduled for Sept. 14, after...












