Soccer has taken Nina Ciri all over the country, but next fall, the Hopkinton resident and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School student will be heading somewhere relatively close to home to continue her athletic career. Ciri chose the University of New Hampshire, a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFkAGwgyqLc The Trails Committee used Wednesday night’s meeting to articulate about 30 goals that will be prioritized and eventually put into a master plan as the new committee coalesces and gains momentum. Member Fran DeYoung stood in...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Timon. Here is Baypath's description of Timon: “Timon is a friendly and energetic young dog with a big heart and...
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...
Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: — How much should you withdraw from your retirement...
Mental health affects every realm of a person’s life. When our mental health is negatively impacted, it inevitably will have repercussions in one of the following domains: school, occupation, relationships, sleep habits, physical health, appetite, mood and/or...
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. HPD detectives part of effort to bring down thieves targeting South Asian families Work by the...
According to two estimators, the Charleswood School project is under budget at the 90% construction document phase by $8.7 million, averaging $116.2 million. That estimate includes building construction and roadway costs. The Elementary School Building Committee on...
In the journey from childhood to independence, my 16th birthday was a giant stepping stone. My friend Jackie’s birthday was two days before mine in August. He lived on a large farm with many acres of woods. When he was around 8 years old, his father purchase a World...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c8bheylS4E The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night warned a homeowner not to remove any more trees from her property after receiving a violation notice for clearing at least 74 trees in January. Conservation...
During a discussion on updates to the Pyne Field redesign project Tuesday night, chair Dan Terry asked the Parks & Recreation Commission to remain committed to transparency. “Going forward, we want to be as transparent as possible,” said Terry. Terry’s comments...
What the Hopkinton High School girls ski team lacks in roster size, it has more than made up for in top-end talent and overall team chemistry this winter, according to coach Andrew Carlucci. Leading the way for the Hillers is the sister duo of senior captain Lila Mato...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG February 5 12:20 a.m. Officer Justin Cappuccio made checks of Pratt Way property. 8:52 a.m. Officer Brian Ziniti responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe Street and spoke to all involved parties. A...
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. Town remains in drought conditions as snow continues to accumulate Despite a rash of recent...
With great sorrow we say goodbye to Donald Corriveau, a man who touched countless lives with his love, laughter and endless creativity. On Feb. 4, 2025, at age 80, his journey came to an end as he passed on to the next world, surrounded by the family he cherished. Don...
Faber won the shot put at most of the team’s dual meets and has peaked toward the end of the season, taking second at the Tri-Valley League Showcase with a personal best of 34 feet, 10.5 inches. She also shines in the weight throw, recording the fourth-best throw in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCZqlxUTWM4 The Planning Board voted 8-0 Monday night to have the town’s engineering consultant come up with a dollar amount for damage to Wilson Street that the Department of Public Works believes was caused by stormwater runoff from...
The Health Department will be able to hire one or more per diem nurses as part of its fiscal year 2026 budget, according to Health Director Shaun McAuliffe. In a review of the department’s revised FY 26 operating budget Tuesday night, McAuliffe informed the Board of...
The Hopkinton High School boys ski team put together a strong season driven by numerous consistent performers. And the best news of all for the Hillers, most of their top talent is slated to return for not one, but two more winters. “We have a consistent lineup with...
