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Arrests/Police Log, June 18 edition
ARRESTS June 12 3:38 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle with a flat tire on West Main Street. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. A 66-year-old Northborough resident was...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 18: Horribles parade gets permit but no town insurance
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 votes to allow Horribles Parade permit, deny town sponsorship The Horribles Parade has...
Planning Board continues hearing on cramped UniBank/Starbucks parking lot to gather input
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=568mZ3Uz5Rk&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday continued a minor site plan review hearing on the four-space expansion of the parking lot at 85-89 West Main Street until it can receive feedback from the Conservation...
Senior Snippets, June 18 edition
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...
Young Hopkinton brothers badminton stars
From a young age, Arnav and Virat Satish have been encouraged by their parents to be active and participate in sports. So when their father, Satish Donga, had them try badminton, one of the sports he plays, he was not surprised to see them excel. “I wanted them to...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Felix Dieckmann
An exchange student from Germany, Dieckmann recorded more than 100 kills as a middle hitter for the Hillers, who were playing their first season as a varsity team. “Right from the start of the season, he was extremely motivated and enthusiastic to get better every...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 17: Hopkinton Fire Local 3772 to host first golf fundraiser
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. Firefighters union to host golf tournament Aug. 4 Hopkinton Firefighters Local 3772 is teeing off its...
Photos: 2025 Sharon Timlin Memorial Event
The annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday at Hopkinton High School. The event included a 5K road race, kids color run and family fun day.
Hopkins student creates clothing brand, publishes book
The founder of the e-commerce clothing brand Speerotee said he draws inspiration for his designs from the things he loves. On the company website, the designer champions the idea that his clothing is meant to celebrate the liveliness and uniqueness of the individuals...
HHS unified track grows in multiple ways
The Hopkinton High School unified track and field team, which combines athletes with intellectual disabilities and team partners from the school, was bigger this year than last. And coach Chip Collins said the growth manifested itself in more than just the numbers....
Library Corner, June 18 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ALL AGES...
Real Estate Transactions, June 16 edition
Letter to the Editor: Better late than never
Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before the Board of Selectmen to ask for red lights to be installed to stop traffic when we had an emergency call....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 16: Select Board to hold public hearing on water/sewer rates
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. Public hearing to gather community feedback on FY 26 water and sewer recommendations Residents will...
Letter to the Editor: Town should support HYFS
After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own life experience. Families who come to the United States from other nations often embark on a journey driven by...
HPD investigates recent residential mailbox vandalism incidents
The Hopkinton Police Department alerted the public about “a slew of mailbox vandalisms across town” in a Facebook post early Saturday afternoon. In a follow-up email to the Independent later Saturday, HPD Detective Sgt. Gregg DeBoer explained that there were “three or...
Work on I-495/I-90 ramps continues through Thursday
Work on the Interstate 90 eastbound to Interstate 495 northbound ramp and the I-495 to I-90 westbound ramp in Hopkinton is set to pick up again this week starting Sunday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495...
CPC votes to extend deadlines for projects not yet completed
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night voted unanimously to extend the completion deadline dates for outstanding projects after receiving quarterly project updates from representatives. The Parks & Recreation Department previously...
School Committee reorganizes, bids superintendent farewell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ9hbzkeHgA&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Reorganization and recognitions were on the agenda at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Kyla McSweeney was elected chair and Susan Stephenson was chosen as vice...
