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Conservation Commission approves plan for Lumber Street medical office building, amends unit release for The Trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Xp_6hxuJ4&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday approved the notice of intent for a two-story medical office building at 28 Lumber Street after the applicant significantly revised its plan to curtail...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Feb. 26: HHS drama to put on ‘Peter Pan’ prequel
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. HHS drama to stage production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' March 6-8 The Hopkinton High School...
Sports Roundup: HHS boys basketball opens postseason with big win; girls hockey falls
Senior center James Marcinowski scored 12 of his game-high 17 points in the second half to lead the Hopkinton High School boys basketball team to a 64-45 victory over visiting Somerville in a preliminary-round game of the Division 2 state tournament Tuesday night. The...
Commission on Disability cites CPC denial of library accessibility funding as example of not understanding disability community needs
The Commission on Disability at its Monday night meeting discussed pursuing new funding opportunities for accessibility improvements to the library, rebounding after its Community Preservation Committee request for about $47,000 was shot down. The CPC request had been...
Library Corner, Feb. 26 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. SPECIAL EVENTS...
Business Profile: Cabinet Gallery builds cabinetry, relationships
Although the obvious aim of Cabinet Gallery is to create and install cabinetry in homes and businesses, the real goal of the local company is to build relationships with clients. “I am a relationship guy,” said David Landry, chief operating officer for the company...
Planning Board increases The Trails’ bond amount to $177K, citing DPW claim of Wilson Street stormwater damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLT7_qPpLvw&t=2314s&ab_channel=HCAM The Planning Board on Monday night voted unanimously to increase the bond amount for The Trails housing development from $75,000 to $177,000 to cover the cost of repairs to Wilson Street. The...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kelsey MacPherson
Coach Ron Chin calls the young star a “difference maker to our program.” “Kelsey has a tremendous offensive skill set in her stickhandling, shooting and skating,” Chin gushed. “She sees the game very well and has come to understand our systems and game flow.” Through...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Feb. 25: HPS gets positive report card from state
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. Report card from state shows school district excelling in testing, post-secondary preparation...
HPD: Officers assaulted during 2 unrelated arrests over weekend
Hopkinton police officers were assaulted by suspects arrested in two separate, unrelated incidents this past weekend, according to the police. HPD Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten confirmed the information in an email to the Independent on Monday afternoon, and he...
HHS swim teams complete fun winter season
Hopkinton High School’s swimming teams were a bit young this season, with more than a dozen freshmen on the rosters. But coach Blake Briner said it didn’t seem to matter whether an athlete was a veteran or a rookie, a top point scorer or someone still learning the...
Case of Hopkinton veterinarian’s suspended license goes before SJC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDbLuPW-vLk A Hopkinton veterinarian is awaiting a judgment about her suspended license from the state Supreme Judicial Court following a hearing Feb. 7. Former Attorney General of Massachusetts Martha Coakley represented Dr. Margo...
Students hope to spread awareness about anemia
A group of students at Hopkinton High School is hoping to spread awareness about the dangers of anemia, particularly among youth and teenage girls. Calling themselves CARE (Campaign for Anemia Research and Education), the four juniors are working through the HHS HOSA...
Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 24 edition
Valentina Cass, 88
Valentina “Tina” Cass, 88, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 19, 2025, at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Born in Frodosia, Russia, she was the daughter of Lilly Pitter. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Ralph S. Cass of Hopkinton. Tina was a cherished member...
Thomas Argir, 82, former Center School principal
Thomas Argir of Framingham passed away Feb. 20, 2025. The beloved husband of Arlene (Johnson) Argir, he was born March 26, 1942, to Charles and Katherine (Soter) Argir in Natick. He was the devoted father of Scott Argir of Ashland and Mark Argir of Matamoras,...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Feb. 24: Chamber of Commerce offers commemorative Boston Marathon poster
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. Poster celebrates 50th anniversary of Boston Marathon's wheelchair division The Hopkinton Chamber of...
Sports Roundup: State tournament schedules released; track athletes, wrestlers, skiers shine
Hopkinton High School’s basketball and hockey teams are preparing for postseason play following this weekend’s release of the schedules for the state tournaments. Girls basketball is seeded 17th in Division 1 and will visit 16th-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury (16-4) in the...
Freshman-heavy Hillers boys hockey earns state tourney bid
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team has taken a practice-by-practice, game-by-game approach this season after fielding a roster with eight freshmen who see significant ice time. But the youth has not slowed the Hillers, who earned a spot in the state tournament...
