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There will be a new look for water activities at Hopkinton State Park this year, provided by an old friend. Regatta Point Community Sailing, a nonprofit with six decades of experience running programs on Worcester’s Lake Quinsigamond, is expanding its offerings to...
I write in support of Peter Mimmo for one of the open Hopkinton Select Board positions. I have had the pleasure of knowing Peter and his family for many years. I believe Peter will bring great knowledge and experience as well as a fresh perspective to this role. Peter...
I encourage all registered voters to attend annual Town Meeting and especially to vote for Hopkinton to adopt the state’s Specialized Building Code, Article 36, a very important measure for our town. The planet is warming rapidly, and the effects are deadly, costly...
Law enforcement officials announced Friday that four individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with 43 burglaries and break-ins across 25 towns in Massachusetts, including Hopkinton, between 2018 and 2024. The defendants are part of an organized...
The School Committee on Thursday voted to authorize a budget request total of $48,550,000 for the Hopkins School addition/renovation, following an update and breakdown from project managers. Committee members want that amount to appear on the May 6 Town Meeting...
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. The Upper Charles Trail Committee on Wednesday met to continue its work on revising its charge, as...
The Hopkinton High School boys lacrosse team posted an 18-2 victory over Norton on Wednesday to improve its record to 7-1.
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: "Delta is a social butterfly and a perfect house guest currently in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4E3Tkcrso0 The Upper Charles Trail Committee on Wednesday met to continue its work on revising its charge, as requested by the Select Board, but progress was slow. At the start of the meeting, chair Jane Moran asked the members 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. Following a reconciliation by two estimators, the construction costs for the newly named Charleswood...
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls track and field teams posted victories over host Ashland on Tuesday. The girls rolled to a 110-28 win, while the boys took home an 85-51 decision.
Dr. Jeremiah O’Brien Young passed away peacefully on April 21 at 87 years old. He was with his beloved wife, Beverly, at his home in Milford, surrounded by many members of his loving family. Jerry was the youngest of five children born to Sidney Washburn and Sumner...
Following a reconciliation by two estimators, the construction costs for the newly named Charleswood School are under budget by $1.4 million, with $9.9 million in contingencies remaining. Chris Eberly, Vertex’s senior project manager, explained the estimate by...
A midfielder, Burke led the team in draw controls and ground balls through the first month of the season. “Abby is an incredibly well-rounded player who's always giving 100% effort and working to improve her game while being the best teammate she can be,” shared coach...
Amit Jagdale shares these drone photos over the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, including some stunning sunsets.
ARRESTS April 18 6:13 p.m. On Main Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Matthew LaTour arrested a 45-year-old from Haverhill on a warrant. 10:35 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and...
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. The four Select Board candidates for two open seats shared their views on some of the major concerns...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moH57hvcIxU The four Select Board candidates for two open seats shared their views on some of the major concerns facing Hopkinton at Tuesday night's Meet the Candidates forum for the May 20 election. Topics ranged from bringing...
Donna Dandridge, 79, of Holliston passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with lung cancer on April 10. She was born March 31, 1944, to parents Karl and Gladys Nilges. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children and their spouses, Karlton...
