In the Hillers’ 71-58 state tournament loss to Middleborough last Saturday, Willadsen recorded 16 points, three assists, three steals and three rebounds. “Cooper had an outstanding tournament game, leading the team with 16 points, including three 3-pointers, while...
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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 8
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. Three Hopkinton students are looking to make table tennis more of a mainstream sport among their...
Hopkinton table tennis champs look to boost sport
Three Hopkinton students are looking to make table tennis more of a mainstream sport among their peers while participating in events around New England, including a recent win at the Southern New England Scholastic Table Tennis Tournament. Neil Bhardwaj, Anay Bhardwaj...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Delta
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 loyal sweetheart! Currently in foster care, Delta has...
Business Profile: Oakwoods Landscape Construction & Design creates for the client
Brian Dmytryck opened Oakwoods Landscape Construction, Inc., in 2002 with one goal in mind: Create unique, personalized outdoor living spaces for his clients’ homes and businesses that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. With a driving passion for his craft, Brian started...
Select Board discusses additional proposed Town Meeting articles, Clinton Street streetlight request
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKjZyvorfz4&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Wednesday night reviewed language proposed for new articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on May 6 and the request for a new streetlight on Clinton Street near...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 7
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 Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging the owner...
Women’s Club Meet the Candidates Night set for April 23
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 36th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on HCAM. Residents are invited to attend at the HCAM studios (77 Main Street) for the opportunity to learn more about...
Julia Warren, 40
Julia Elizabeth Warren, 40, died Jan. 26 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with family and friends by her side after living with ovarian cancer for two years. During her illness, Julia continued to build her career, took up golf, traveled, enjoyed time with...
Historical Commission weighs in on Hopkinton Drug property, which is targeted for mixed-use development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0iwOrxEApA&ab_channel=HCAM The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging to the owner of the Hopkinton Drug building, which is targeted to be replaced by a mixed-use development that...
Arrests/Police Log, March 6 edition
ARRESTS February 27 11:49 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Shannon Beloin and Robert Ekross responded to a motor vehicle accident on Cedar Street where a driver struck a pole. A 58-year-old Weston Lane resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes...
HPTO to celebrate 30 years of helping schools in district
Since its inception 30 years ago, the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization has raised $2.75 million in support of the Hopkinton School district, for preschool through 12th grade, organizers said. Not only is it unusual for a PTO to exist for three decades, it is rare...
SEPAC spearheads Marathon School book display to erase stigma
More than 40 donated books relating to special education recently were delivered to the Marathon School library, where they are on display in time for March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Erica Seekell, a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 6
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. President Joe Biden handily won the Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary in Hopkinton, while...
Biden, Haley cruise to victory in Hopkinton Super Tuesday presidential primary
President Joe Biden handily won the Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary in Hopkinton, while Republican challenger Nikki Haley bested former President Donald Trump by a wide margin. Town Clerk Connor Degan released the unofficial results at 10:39 p.m. Biden...
Letter to the Editor: Rezoning could hurt The Preserve
All of us here at The Preserve condos, located directly across from Hopkinton State Park, are facing a critical issue from the Town of Hopkinton Planning Board. The Planning Board is recommending that The Preserve be rezoned to allow upwards of 750 high-density...
Newspaper: March 6, 2024
Thomas mother-daughter duo readies for Boston Marathon
Hopkinton’s Deb Thomas will run her sixth Boston Marathon in 2024, and this year she’ll be joined for the first time by her daughter, Caitlin. The pair will run to benefit Girls On The Run Greater Boston. It’s a moment that feels like coming full circle for Deb. When...
Senior Snippets, March 6 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...
Planning Board discusses MBTA Communities Act compliance proposal with policy expert
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night consulted with an expert on the MBTA Communities Act about the effectiveness of its draft plan to comply with the state law. There are 177 communities that are subject to this act, also referred to as 3A. Because...