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Nicholas Vento, 61
Nicholas Joesph Vento, age 61, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, Douglas and Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away at Miriam Hospital in Providence early on Jan. 11, 2025. He was the beloved godfather of Corissa Vento, Jacqueline (Vento) Sanchez and Sean MacLaughlin....
HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team started 2025 hoping for the same thing that many wish for in the new year: health. The Hillers saw their top returning player, senior captain Sam Dadagian, and starting point guard, junior Gavin Cho, each miss time with...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 15 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...
Business Profile: Customized, 1-on-1 guidance at Elevate Personal Training
Focusing on the individual, Elevate Personal Training is committed to helping clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals. “We offer one-on-one, personalized training plans based on our client’s full evaluation and their health and wellness goals,” said Ryan...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Jan. 13: Health Department receives vaccine grant
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. Health Department awarded $30,000 grant for vaccine equity The Hopkinton Health Department is the new...
Library Corner, Jan. 15 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. Schedule Update...
Photos: HHS girls basketball falls to Medway
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team dropped a 47-24 decision to visiting Medway on Friday, which was Youth Basketball Night at the Hillers.
Fire renders home in Legacy Farms neighborhood ‘uninhabitable’
A home in the Legacy Farms neighborhood is “uninhabitable” after a fire broke out Thursday night. Around 7:28 p.m., Hopkinton Fire Department dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a house fire at 1 Windsong Way. The HFD responded within minutes, assisted by...
At joint meeting, boards examine proposed school budget again
Another look at the proposed fiscal year 2026 school operating budget was taken by members of the School Committee, Select Board and Appropriation Committee on Thursday. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Jan. 10: School building tax exemption for seniors now available
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. Senior residents now eligible for school building property tax exemption Hopkinton seniors now are...
Water Department warns of water discoloration due to Legacy Farms fire
Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that the use of fire hydrants Thursday night because of a fire in Legacy Farms South may cause discoloration in residents' water. According to the Water Department's website, while some recent rain has helped with...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Edgar
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Edgar. Here is Baypath's description of Edgar: “Meet Edgar, the ultimate good boy who's ready to snuggle his way into your...
Conservation Commission continues hearing on townwide vegetation management plan after pushback on herbicide use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwCVh1kDqmU The Conservation Commission at Tuesday’s meeting continued the hearing about a townwide vegetation management plan requested by the Department of Public Works that included the usage of herbicides. The request for...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Jan. 9: Unified Theater to perform Disney revue
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. Unified Theater salutes Disney with musical tribute this weekend Hopkinton Center for the Arts'...
School district’s student information system hacked in apparent national cybersecurity breach
Hopkinton Public Schools administration sent a message to families Wednesday to alert them that a cyber hack has compromised the district’s student information system, reflecting reports of similar incidents across the country. “Unfortunately, we have confirmed that...
Ricky LaChance, 16
Ricky Thomas LaChance Jr., 16, of Medfield and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2025. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Keri Lynn Smith and Brandon Crawford of Medfield. Ricky moved from Hopkinton to Medfield with his parents in 2019. He...
Select Board attempts to allay fears of schools budget slashing as $3M town budget deficit looms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GscLxWszkG4 As the town faces a $3 million deficit for fiscal year 2026, the Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night addressed concerns that the School Department would be held to the same budget increase standard as other town...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 8 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG December 31 1:02 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of Constitution Court property. 9:28 a.m. Officer Noah Buentello checked on the LNG plant on Wilson Street. 9:53 a.m. A Greystone Lane resident reported fraud with his...
Select Board appoints members of new Trails Committee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GscLxWszkG4 The Select Board on Tuesday appointed nine members to the newly created Trails Committee, mixing the membership with previous trails advocates and new faces in an effort to create a unified approach to trail development and...
