In December, a letter to the editor was published that questioned some of the actions of Dr. Carol Cavanaugh, superintendent of schools. As a former administrator at Elmwood School, a parent in town and now principal in a nearby town, I feel compelled to respond, as...
Desilets, also a football standout, joined the wrestling team last year as a junior and quickly made a name for himself as a contending heavyweight. In December, he placed second at the Milford Holiday Tournament and qualified for Day 2 of the prestigious Lowell...
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. Student-led TEDxHopkinton event to cover topics in neuroscience Tomorrow, students and professionals...
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe informed the Board of Health Monday night that the town’s budget tightening measures will force a reduction in health services. “We are told the hiring process is on hold,” he informed the board. “With the 1.3% increase, there’s a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fuvZUO3frw The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night approved in an 8-0 vote a revised plan for Main Street Crossing, the proposed multifamily mixed-use development at the former location of Hopkinton Drug. The complex, which...
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. Girls hockey to play fundraising game for ovarian cancer research The Hopkinton High School girls...
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. HYFS promotes webinar on gap years for neurodivergent students Is taking a year off after high school...
A tractor-trailer rollover in the area of 226 Wood Street caused the road to be reduced to one lane of traffic during the Friday morning rush-hour commute. Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Sheridan told the Independent that the incident occurred at 6:59 a.m. "A...
The Search Committee that will recommend finalists for the superintendent position “does the heavy lift” and is the “absolute engine that moves this process along for you,” David DeRuosi told the School Committee on Jan. 2. DeRuosi is executive director of the New...
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 announces date for Annual Town Meeting, opens warrant until Feb. 3 Assistant Town Manager Lance...
Megan Sullivan-Anderson, 42, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2024, at Milford Regional Medical Center. Born in League City, Texas, she was the daughter of Lauren (Pineault) and Gerry Sullivan of Hopkinton. She was the wife of 20 years to Dennis...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old Sansa. Here is Baypath's description of Sansa: "Meet Sansa, a laid-back and affectionate hound mix who's looking...
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. HPL director outlines library's impact in 2024 According to Hopkinton Public Library Director Nanci...
Two suspects were arrested Dec. 28 by Hopkinton Police Department officers on multiple charges in what the department’s deputy chief said he believes was a “targeted” robbery of an abandoned home on Wood Street. The alleged home invasion took place at 1:36 p.m. on...
ARRESTS December 26 12:03 a.m. Multiple callers reported a white truck doing doughnuts on Proctor Street lawns. One resident reported the truck was stuck in his backyard. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil and Officers Sean McKeon and Benjamin Vaz responded and arrested a 26-year-old...
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. Fire Department looks to fill vacant firefighter/paramedic role The Hopkinton Fire Department is on...
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. Select Board weighs discontinuing electronics recycling program During its meeting on Dec. 17, the...
Nancy A. Rhody, a cherished wife, mother and best friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 28, 2024. Born on June 16, 1964, in Framingham, Nancy lived a life marked by love, kindness and a remarkable knack for making the world around her a...
