https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aVlIucXFPo In her report to the School Committee Thursday night, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh spent time describing the district’s training in school safety during intruder incidents. The information came following an episode earlier...
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More work scheduled for I-495 south/I-90 ramp next week
Work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton continues next week, starting Tuesday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Tuesday and Thursday. All work is...
‘Good stuff is happening’ with Hopkinton’s MCAS performance
https://www.youtube.com/live/-aVlIucXFPo?si=dRQEpeePwbahmLWq&t=1518 Recent news about Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results show a decline across the state post-COVID in English/language arts and flat rates in mathematics. In Hopkinton,...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Walkway work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that walkway work will resume on Main Street during the upcoming week. Addresses affected by this work include 35, 36 and 77 Main Street. Miscellaneous work also will continued along the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 25
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 Trails Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the role of e-bikes on trails, its ongoing...
1 person dead in 4-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer on Hopkinton-Westborough line Tuesday night
An overnight crash late Tuesday involving three cars and a tractor-trailer on the MassPike led to one fatality, Hopkinton’s fire chief confirmed Thursday afternoon. HFD Chief Gary Daugherty said that the crash occurred at the Hopkinton-Westborough line on Tuesday at...
Photos: Garden Club Books in Bloom exhibit at Hopkinton Public Library
The Hopkinton Public Library this week hosted the Books in Bloom exhibition, which featured 12 floral displays related to books picked by HPL staff. This year's theme was A Century in Bloom. The event is presented annually by the Hopkinton Garden Club and the Friends...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Izzy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Izzy. Here is Baypath's description of Izzy: “Spice up your fall season with Izzy! This fuzzy lady is soaking up...
Professional Insights: Heating tips to help save money
As temperatures start to drop and the vibrant foliage transforms our neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to cozy up your home for the fall season. It’s important to keep your space warm and inviting, and here are some easy heating, air conditioning and ventilation...
Trails Committee talks e-bike use on trails, ideas to carry forward to new committee
The Trails Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the role of e-bikes on trails, its ongoing projects and the initiatives members would like to see brought forward to the new iteration of a trails committee that will replace this committee and the former Upper...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 24
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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Judy Day as the town’s new...
Philip Mercurio, 90
Philip Joseph Mercurio Jr., 90, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 20, 2024. He was born in Quincy, the son of Philip and Rose Mercurio. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1951 and went on to Northeastern University to earn a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1954. He...
Conservation Commission welcomes new conservation administrator, accepts Elmwood Farms III remediation plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdp6LLCOEPg The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Judy Day as the town’s new conservation administrator. Day’s most recent position has been with the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization,...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 23 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG October 15 12:37 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin checked on Parker Point property. 10:01...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 23
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 Hopkinton Police Department on Tuesday announced that an individual who allegedly “displayed...
UPDATE: HPD identifies suspect whose alleged suspicious conduct in Wood Street area raised concerns
The Hopkinton Police Department on Tuesday announced that an individual who may have allegedly “displayed aggressive behavior” near a day care center in the Wood Street area over the weekend has been identified and contacted. UPDATE: In an email to the Independent...
Health Department looks for avenues to help with staffing
The Board of Health spent its meeting Monday night focused on the Health Department’s budget for the next fiscal year. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe took the board through his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 and the changes he hopes to get approved. McAuliffe’s...
Planning Board receives overview of mixed-used development at former Hopkinton Drug property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WINyMEoR6yM The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night saw an overview of the mixed-use development proposed to replace the former Hopkinton Drug building at 48-52 Main Street and a neighboring home at 6 Cedar Street. The...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nick Pedroli
Pedroli, who had a team-leading five touchdowns through six games, is listed as a wide receiver on the roster but has filled in all over the field. “Due to injuries, Nick has had to learn and take reps at nearly every offensive position throughout the last few weeks,...
Town asks residents to avoid ‘unnecessary water use’ as dry weather continues
The Department of Public Works is asking residents to "refrain from unnecessary water use" due to low groundwater levels. DPW director Kerry Reed informed residents in a notice on Tuesday that a continued lack of rain has caused a decline in available groundwater....