ARRESTS November 23 5:09 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin came across what looked like a disabled motor vehicle. It was determined to be a one-vehicle crash, and the operator was unaware of what he hit. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded to assist and await...
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Hillers can’t stop Ashland’s ground game in Thanksgiving loss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtsJF0EjU8c Like the rain that fell at Hopkinton High School's David Hughes Stadium on Thursday morning, the Ashland running game left Hopkinton feeling all wet. The Clockers pounded the ball up and down the field all game, scoring on...
Conservation Commission expresses concerns about proposed West Main Street bakery site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1RZkTmoy4w The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted 6-0 to continue a hearing regarding a proposed bakery at 71 West Main Street so that the applicant could update the plans. Formerly the home of Main Street...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Nov. 27 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
Independent Thoughts: Faith Church members provide help for holidays
As we head into the holiday season, there are reminders that not everyone has the means to celebrate the same way. But thanks to Faith Community Church’s Families Helping Families program and Project Just Because, some 600 children in the area will enjoy donated gifts...
Steven Uliss, 61
Steven Aaron Uliss, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 22, 2024. Steve was a role model and hero to many. He was a kind, caring, dedicated and hardworking husband, father and friend who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Steve pioneered the advent of...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Nov. 27: Football alumni sought for 100th Thanksgiving game
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. Hopkinton/Ashland football alumni invited to 100th game When the Hopkinton High School football team...
Hillers seek T-Day win after challenging season
After the Hopkinton High School football team suffered a 28-13 setback against Oliver Ames on Nov. 15, coach Mark Sanborn had a message for his team leading into the final game of the season: Forget about everything that’s happened through the first 10 games. “We told...
Newspaper: Nov. 27, 2024
HHS athletes announce college commitments
Hopkinton High School on Friday hosted a signing day ceremony to celebrate seven student-athletes who plan to continue their careers at the NCAA Division 1 or 2 level. The list of Hillers who will be competing at the next level includes athletes from five different...
Drone photos: Hopkinton State Park, Legacy Farms North
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured scenes from life at Legacy Farms North, along with drone shots over the reservoir at Hopkinton State Park.
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Stephen Leighton
A top runner for the Hillers since his freshman year, Leighton won the Tri-Valley League Showcase Meet this fall. He the helped lead his team to a fifth-place finish in the Division 1C meet and 17th-place finish in the Division 1 Meet of Champions. “Stephen is humble...
David Seely, 59
David E. Seely, “Rooster,” of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, died suddenly following a brief illness on Nov. 16, 2024, at Cape Cod Hospital. He was 59 years old. He is the beloved husband of Kolleen E. (Moulton) Seely, with whom he shared 26 wonderful years of...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 26: HCA to host hosts festival of lights at holiday stroll
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. HCA celebrates cultural traditions with festival of lights “Hope” will light up the Town Common at...
Firefly’s BBQ owner Steve Uliss of Hopkinton passes away unexpectedly
Restauranteur and Hopkinton resident Steve Uliss, who founded Firefly's BBQ in Marlborough, passed away on Friday at the age of 61. His death was announced both on Firefly's website and in a Facebook post from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, on which he...
HHS cheer team savors state bid
Midway through Hopkinton cheerleading’s routine during the state competition on Sunday, coach Rachel DeMore started to tear up. “I knew that they left everything on the mat,” DeMore said. “I started crying. It was embarrassing, but I was just so happy for them.”...
Real Estate Transactions, Nov. 25 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 25: HCA holds open call for Winged Feet exhibition
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. HCA seeks artist submissions for 2025 Winged Feet exhibit Submissions are open for the Hopkinton...
Photos: Hopkinton Tap-Off Tournament
The Hopkinton Basketball Association hosted its annual Tap-Off Tournament this weekend, with 210 teams from area towns participating.
Hopkinton man found guilty of negligence, leaving scene in Grove Street crash
After a two-day bench trial, a judge on Friday found Hopkinton resident Stephen Murphy guilty on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage. On Jan. 4, Murphy was arrested following...