For anyone who missed the Meet the Candidates Night put on by the Women’s Club, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways about Shahidul Mannan. I think it’s always a good question when candidates are asked if they’ve volunteered in town before. It helps inform your...
Louise Olive (Cole) Lawson, 90, of Hopkinton passed away April 19, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edith May (Thomas) Cole and George Henry Cole. She was the wife of the late Arthur Stanley Lawson. Louise enjoyed life to the fullest and made...
With Annual Town Meeting approaching on Monday, May 5, residents will vote on several articles that will impact Hopkinton’s economic future at Annual Town Meeting, including the fiscal year 2026 comprehensive budget. The warrant includes 41 articles pertaining to...
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. HPL brings back popular seed library program Started last year and funded in part by the Hopkinton...
Runners and walkers of all abilities will have a chance to support the Hoyt Foundation at its road race in Hopkinton this May. The third annual Team Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together race will be held on May 24, starting at the Marathon School. “It should be a...
I am writing to support Shahidul Mannan in his reelection campaign for Select Board. Shahidul has the experience to lead our town through the difficult issues we will face in the next few years. He takes the time to research, analyze data and listen to diverse...
A brush fire on Falcon Ridge Road and a log truck fire kept the Hopkinton Fire Department busy Thursday afternoon. The HFD received a call at 12:48 p.m. reporting a brush fire at 28 Falcon Ridge Road. HFD chief Gary Daugherty said crews arrived to find "about two...
A large brush fire Thursday afternoon may result in water discoloration, according to the Water-Sewer Department. Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty informed residents in a notice on Thursday that a large brush fire resulted in fire crews utilizing hydrants around Pond...
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 Anacoco. Here is Baypath's description of Anacoco: “Looking for a playful pup to brighten your days? Say hello to...
Metrowest Boston tends to have high levels of radon in many homes, because we have a lot of rock or ledge in the area. As rock and ground erode, it releases a naturally occurring gas called radon into our atmosphere. You can't see it, and you can't smell it. High...
As with many graduates in the high school class of 2020, the start of Lexi Hasbrouck’s college soccer career was anything but normal. After a Hopkinton High School career that included all-league and all-state honors, a state final appearance in 2018 and a national...
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. Annual PJB spring cleaning fundraiser runs through mid-June Residents looking for help in cleaning...
I write to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan, who is running for reelection to the Hopkinton Select Board. Since taking office, I have met many new friends and worked with many wonderful people in Hopkinton from all different perspectives, so I don’t typically...
I first met Matt Kizner when I first ran for a position on the Select Board. He was there with me at Select Board meetings and at Know Your Vote events. What struck me was his questioning of positions and his no-nonsense approach to gathering facts for a measured...
The effects of a recent executive order reducing the size and capacity of the Institute of Museum and Library Services have yet to be felt on the local level, but staff at the Hopkinton Public Library are concerned. “It’s fair to say the consequences are far...
Retirement provides opportunities to try new things and share in new experiences. For some, that new thing could be acting. Senior Smilez, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing cultural enrichment to folks living in memory care and assisted living facilities, is looking...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Hopkinton’s police and fire chiefs on Wednesday reported that their departments responded Monday to the discovery of a plastic bottle containing live and spent fireworks, prompting an investigation by state police bomb technicians. In a joint statement, Police Chief...
Learning through play, individualized instruction and plenty of time outdoors are available for children enrolled in Miss Tanya’s Woodland School kindergarten in Westborough. “The program is perfect for kids who just miss or make the cutoff for public kindergarten,”...
I had the pleasure of working with Shahidul Mannan on the Select Board from 2022 until the end of my last term in 2024. I’ve come to appreciate his dedication to the town and to respect his insight and focus on measurable accomplishments, particularly when developing...
