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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. In Monday's Annual Town Election, voters will have the opportunity to choose from four candidates...
On May 20, voters will have the opportunity to choose from four candidates running for Select Board to succeed outgoing members Muriel Kramer and Irfan Nasrullah. The Independent recently interviewed Brian Herr, Joe Clark and Peter Mimmo about their respective goals...
Following is a list of the positions and candidates that will appear on the May 20 Annual Town Election ballot. Below this list are responses (from those who chose to participate) to our questionnaire asking for background information and a statement about why the...
The Department of Public Works announced that road paving is scheduled for the coming week. Pond Street from Winter Street to West Elm Street will be paved on Monday and Tuesday (May 20-21). Cedar Street Extension from Cedar Street to 1,400 feet west of Cedar Street...
The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday night talked about its “Dogs on Trails?” forum on May 1. But it noted the event’s success did not translate to Town Meeting approval of all parts of the article the committee proposed regarding the leashing of dogs. “As...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Knight. Here is Baypath's description of Knight: “Meet your Knight in shining armor! This 2-year-old gentleman is...
When you’re creating your estate plan, your biggest priority may be taking care of your family — your spouse, grown children, grandchildren and other loved ones. And as you think of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair — but...
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...
What Enjoy Homes owner Wagner Lucena likes most in the business he started is “feeling good about the accomplishment and seeing the customer’s face when they first see the completed work. Clients come to us with an unplanned backyard, sometimes messy, and a vision of...
It is with great pride that Darlene and Michael Hayes of Hopkinton announce the engagement of their son, Andrew Hayes, to Holly Pearson of Haverhill, daughter of Yvonne Merrill, Matthew Wynne and stepdad Peter Merrill. Andrew is a graduate of Hopkinton High School and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr1_L5suOyI The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night completed its final draft revisions to its charge. But discussions unearthed tensions as to why the UCTC was compelled to complete this process in the first...
Dear neighbors, I am writing with passionate support of Peter Mimmo for the Hopkinton Select Board. Peter has unique expertise in matters specifically challenging to our community at this moment. His thoughtful and measured approach to passionate and potentially...
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. A small fire broke out at Bill's Pizzeria, a popular downtown restaurant, early Wednesday morning,...
Smart thinking by patrons at the Hopkinton Country Club on May 4 and the teamwork displayed between them and the Hopkinton Police Department led to the arrest of a driver who sped through the club's fairways. Detective Sergeant Gregg DeBoer shared that officers...
I write in support of Kyla McSweeney for Select Board. Kyla not only has the public policy background needed to serve as a Select Board member, she has the character to excel in this role. As a Girl Scout leader over the past six years, Kyla has exemplified what it...
Dear Hopkinton residents, I am writing with enthusiastic support for Kyla McSweeney to the Hopkinton Select Board. She is dedicated to public service and has been dedicating her time to the public for 30 years! Professionally, Kyla is the director of comprehensive...
I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse Peter Mimmo for the position of Select Board member in our community. With his dedication, integrity and leadership qualities, I am confident in his ability to serve our community with distinction. He has devoted his...
A fire broke out at a popular downtown restaurant early Wednesday morning, causing an hour-long road closure of Main Street. The call came in about the fire at 6:19 a.m., according to Hopkinton Police Department Lieutenant Scott van Raalten. "It was not large at all,"...
ARRESTS [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG May 7 2:19 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield checked on Woodview way property....
