Taking the needs of her clients personally, Trina Macchi of The Macchi Group pledges home sellers the highest quality marketing and representation. “Most of my business comes from personal referrals,” said Macchi, a Hopkinton-based Realtor for 25 years. “I want happy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU2SQ598gmw Former Planning Board chair Gary Trendel gave a presentation to the Trails Committee on Wednesday night on the connectivity survey he spearheaded during his tenure. Members were interested in Trendel’s findings, hoping that...
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. Reuse event this year to include shredding, can/bottle collection Hopkinton residents will get a...
Like a sturdy redwood tree, Hopkinton High School graduate Sean Sanford’s career in theater continues to reach new heights. Sanford has made his Broadway premiere as an associate scenic designer with the new musical “Redwood.” The musical, which stars Idina Menzel,...
ARRESTS March 17 9:30 p.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and Officer Robert Ekross and Sergeant Shannon Beloin responded to assist. A 42-year-old was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, possession of an open container of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13_1JdcUufk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday night received an annual update from the town’s Department of Public Works director about this year’s weed management plan for Lake Maspenock. Kerry Reed told the commission that this...
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...
Frank Steven Crater, 78, died March 24, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Verona, New Jersey, Steve made his home in Marston Mills after many years in Hopkinton, where he and his wife raised their family. Steve co-founded Control...
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night discussed several projects it has been working on and pursuing the means to fund them through grants and other methods. One issue discussed at every meeting is the need for a handrail for the sloped path leading...
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. Donation from Project Delta empowers HPD to aid kids in crisis The Hopkinton Police Department has...
The chief operating officer of The Communities at Golden Pond assisted living facility took over as its executive director on March 14, the day he let go of the person who had been in that role since August 2024. In a March 25 interview with the Independent, Doug...
O’Brien placed seventh in the Central Massachusetts League and earned a spot in the state championship meet at Berkshire East on Feb. 25, finishing 105th in slalom and 106th in giant slalom. His best race result was a fourth-place finish for a slalom race on Jan. 23....
The Michael Lisnow Respite Center held its inaugural Battle of the Badges Dodgeball Tournament Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School. Teams from 14 surrounding towns competed in the fundraiser, which kicked off the center's Boston Marathon season. A team representing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hA-6Nna3ng The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted 8-0 to include one of its members or a designee to the proposed Economic Development Advisory Board, if it is approved at the May 5 Annual Town Meeting. Chair Rob Benson...
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 among contested seats in this year's Town Election As the deadline to submit nomination...
Thomas Vesey Newton, 85, of Hopkinton passed away on March 5, 2025, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Mary (Barrow) and Carl Elbridge Newton. Tom is survived by his wife, Andrea (Hendrix) Newton of...
The Communities at Golden Pond is able to accept new residents following its failure to meet state requirements during a Jan. 14 compliance review, a state source familiar with the case recently confirmed. The suspension was lifted Feb. 26 after Golden Pond's...
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...
