There are two things Hopkinton native Thomas Guerra says are most challenging about training for the Boston Marathon: balance and wind. “The timing of the marathon has been the hardest thing,” Guerra said. Between school, work and training, he’s had to strike a...
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. Select Board, Board of Assessors seats contested in this year's Town Election This year's Town...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted a land acknowledgment ceremony Saturday with members of the Nipmuc Tribe.
The 26.2 Foundation and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts are joining forces again this year to provide unique cultural and artistic experiences for the Boston Marathon season. Called “The Start of Something Extraordinary,” the collaboration brings together multiple...
Until Harlenne Burg moved to Hopkinton, she didn’t realize how infectious running could be. “They say when you live in Hopkinton, you catch the running bug,” said Burg, “but I never believed them.” Burg has come down with that bug, and as a result, the Boston Marathon...
When Sandy Pollen joined the cross country team her junior year of high school, she didn’t realize it was a step that would shape her life path. The Illinois native had started running just for fun, but she soon became more serious about the sport. “It’s addictive; I...
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night discussed the steps that need to be taken for the town to accept an open space land donation from a solar energy developer. Matt Accardi, a project developer at Agilitas Energy, spoke about the condition of an...
Jason Jones knows about dedication. Born in New Jersey, Jones ran track in high school and started doing long-distance races at age 19. He credits the inspiration in part to good examples. “My sister ran a marathon when I was 20 and she was 40,” Jones recalled. “There...
You can find several ways to make charitable gifts — but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donor-advised fund. Once you open a donor-advised...
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. Select Board reviews, signs amended warrant for May 5 ATM The Select Board on Tuesday night finalized...
During a special meeting Wednesday night, the School Committee voted to appoint vice chair Jamie Wronka and member Kyla McSweeney to serve on the interview panel for the director of student services position. Current director Abigail Hanscom is retiring. Her contract...
Ronald Wat has a sage piece of advice for anyone thinking about running a marathon. “If you want to run a marathon, sign up early and you will run a marathon,” he said. Wat’s wisdom comes from years of running experience. Now 70 years old, the Chicago-based runner has...
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 Frank. Here is Baypath's description of Frank: “This big, handsome shepherd mix is ready for a fresh start....
Tracey Stearns, a native of the Baltimore area, didn’t become an active runner until she was in her mid-30s. She is making up for lost time, running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton as part of her quest to complete the world’s seven...
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. Town seeks volunteers for Economic Development Board Hopkinton residents now have an opportunity to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUp-T6tWTg The Conservation Commission on Tuesday discussed a glitch in the Charleswood School plans, as an intermittent ditch was discovered north of the site. “I wish we were before you guys under better circumstances,” said Claire...
The Parks & Recreation Department will move forward on the second phase of the Pyne Field project after a unanimous vote on a design for the field’s parking lot by the Parks & Rec Commission at its Tuesday night meeting. “Our primary focus is to zero in on an...
What role did Hopkinton play in the early days of the American Revolution? An upcoming presentation sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Society looks to answer that question. This May, Chuck Joseph will be giving a talk on the history of Hopkinton in the 1700s, with...
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...
ARRESTS April 1 10:36 p.m. A caller reported a male passed out in his vehicle on West Main Street for about 30 minutes. Officers Nicholas Saletnik, Aline Matos, Tyler Staback and Matthew LaTour responded along with the Fire Department. A 24-year-old from Milford was...
