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Business Briefs: Strassman joins MassCPAs board
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced that Jeff Strassman was elected to the organization’s Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which began May 1. Strassman, a Hopkinton resident, is New England managing principal...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 23: Turtle crossings a concern as nesting season extends
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. Residents look to raise awareness about turtle crossings With turtle nesting season in full swing,...
Photos: Pride Festival at HCA
The town's fifth annual Pride Festival was hosted at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Saturday.
Letter to the Editor: Aggressive driver on Wood Street lucky
To the blithering idiot that thought it a good idea to pass, one, two or maybe three cars on Wood Street, between No. 200 and No. 164 Saturday eve at about 8, I trust you are relieved that I wasn’t driving a truck, but instead a GTI, and that I knew enough to look for...
Phases of ramp work at I-495/I-90 interchange begin Monday
Work on multiple ramps on the MassPike/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton is set to pick up again this week, starting Monday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MassDOT has scheduled phases of ramp work that will impact drivers from...
Professional Insights: Pros, cons of pool ownership
Some homebuyers see a swimming pool as a property enhancement — an aesthetically pleasing feature that provides entertainment for friends, family and neighbors and endless fun and exercise for the kids. It's almost like being able to vacation every day at the comfort...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians earn honors
The University of Rhode Island announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents: Delaney Augspurg, Trinity Birtwistle, Morgan Burnie, Sydney Capello, Anthony Cherubim, Raine Cripps-Furlong, Julia Dever,...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 20: Movies, concerts return to Town Common this summer
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. Parks & Rec brings back movie, concert programs on Town Common Thursday and Sunday nights on the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Leilani
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Leilani. Here is Baypath's description of Leilani: “Looking for a sweet and snuggly sidekick? Meet Leilani! This...
Professional Insights: Key risks you can’t afford to overlook when navigating retirement
Retirement should be a time of freedom and fulfillment — a reward for decades of hard work and careful planning. But this next chapter also brings unique financial risks. Recognizing and preparing for these challenges can mean the difference between an independent...
Conservation Commission approves Toll Brothers requests after reviewing remediation efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGBzSrDTNQ&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved two requests from developer Toll Brothers after demonstrable remediation efforts were shown where stormwater management violations previously occurred. It...
Business Profile: Southwick’s Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals, adventure, memories
Once upon a time, there was a farm surrounded by a beautiful forest, filled with all manner of woodland creatures. It’s the beginning of many fairy tales, but this tale is far from fiction. Southwick’s Zoo, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a renowned...
ESBC talks tree removal, future key dates
During a brief meeting Wednesday night, Elementary School Building Committee members heard about planned pole relocations at the Charleswood School site as well scheduling updates. As part of street improvements, Vertex project manager Chris Kenney noted that the...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 18: Kenney places top 16 in Miss Teen Massachusetts pageant
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. Kenney reaches pageant semifinals, plans to compete again next year Recent Hopkinton High School...
HHS star Recupero named top girls soccer player in state
Maddie Recupero, who graduated from Hopkinton High School this month, on Wednesday was named the 2024-25 Gatorade Massachusetts Girls Soccer Player of the Year. A 5-foot-3 midfielder, Recupero recorded 28 goals and 15 assists as a senior, leading the Hillers to a...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, June 18 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
Porter sentencing hearing postponed until June 23
The sentence imposition hearing for former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John “Jay” Porter previously scheduled for Wednesday was postponed until Monday at 3:30 p.m. Porter on June 6 was convicted of three counts of rape of a child, which are felonies. His bail was...
Select Board approves 25% hike in water rates, 10% sewer rate increase for FY 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqSeWnu5OLk&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to raise the water rate by 25% for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and to increase the sewer rate by 10% in order to provide quality water service for the...
Menning shows great promise in pool
When Will Menning was a little kid, he took swimming lessons in the pool in his family backyard. He started to show some promise in the sport, which led his parents to bring him to the Goldfish Swim School. Now a fourth grader at Hopkins School, Menning’s early...
