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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0d8ZkWPqVc At a public hearing Monday on the Hopkins School addition project, some questions from a handful of residents in person and online centered around costs and anticipated disruptions. The proposed $49.7 million Hopkins project...
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. As a snowstorm headed for Hopkinton, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced early Monday evening...
With the town election on the horizon on May 20, two veteran Select Board members announced this week that they are not seeking reelection. Select Board chair Muriel Kramer said in an exclusive interview with the Independent on Feb. 10 that she has decided to run for...
As a snowstorm headed for Hopkinton, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced early Monday evening that public schools in town will be closed Tuesday. After-school activities are canceled as well. The snow is expected to start around 1 a.m. and last until the...
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 Chinese American Association held its Lunar New Year celebration Saturday at Hopkinton...
A number of Hopkinton residents earned spots on the fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. Those recognized include Delaney Augsburg, Quentin Barnes, Trinity Birtwistle, Sydney Capello, Lauren Nordling, Lily Pete, Emerie Peterson, Eliza Worrell and Josie...
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association held its Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday at Hopkinton High School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHxJE4dl7R0&t=3174s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission at its Feb. 6 meeting questioned why an area of resource delineation request by Wall Street Development for 12 North Mill Street did not document the...
The home heating industry has seen substantial changes in recent years, and customers need seasoned professionals to guide them through their options. Pro Comfort Control is the best-equipped local company to do just that, says Ryan McKernan, owner of the...
We all hear about homes selling so quickly because there is no inventory, but we may not realize all the prep work that goes into getting those homes ready. Real estate agents often are called in months in advance of selling a home, as people want to plan ahead and...
I am writing to inform residents of a recent initiative from our Health Department. The community health survey reflects a proactive approach to understanding the health needs of our community and is a crucial step toward fostering a healthier and more informed...
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 Select Board on Thursday voted to fire Sgt. Tim Brennan from the Hopkinton Police Department,...
The Select Board on Thursday voted to fire Sgt. Tim Brennan from the Hopkinton Police Department, following the continuation of the Loudermill hearing that began last month. Meeting for about three hours in executive session in Town Hall — closed to the public — the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Curly. Here is Baypath's description of Curly: “Meet Curly! This handsome boy is looking for a home where he can...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlNLiEhR40&t=2942s&ab_channel=HCAM At Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, Cindy Johnston was hired as the town’s senior accounting manager, filling a void in the Finance Department that has been understaffed over the past...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlNLiEhR40&t=2942s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board tackled a mammoth agenda Tuesday night, approving the promotion of two veteran Hopkinton Police Department officers to the rank of sergeant and reviewing fiscal year 2025...
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. Plans to drill a test well for the Elmwood School replacement project were derailed when weather...
Jesha Rebecca John, 43, departed on Feb. 4 peacefully from her home in Hopkinton to be with her heavenly father after a 3 1/2-year-long battle with cancer, surrounded by her husband (Roshan John), children (Ethan and Ryan), parents, in-laws, brother, brother and...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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...
