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Ahead of holiday season, town officials remind residents of social host laws
The holiday season brings more opportunities to gather and enjoy the company of friends and family. But parties where underage individuals are supplied alcohol or adults overindulge and engage in dangerous behaviors could land hosts in hot water. This is the message...
Library Corner, Dec. 11 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, and on X,...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Dec. 9: HYFS offers tips for managing grief during holidays
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 provides insight on dealing with grief during the holiday season The holidays are a time to...
Photos: Holiday Stroll
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place on Saturday. The event included carriage rides, caroling on the Town Common by the Girl Scouts, the town tree lighting and a holiday marketplace.
Herbert Tebo, 78
Herbert H. "Herby" Tebo, 78, of Douglas passed away Dec. 3, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeanmarie (Morelli) Tebo; three children, Jeffrey P. Tebo of Douglas, Thomas A. Tebo and wife Karen of Douglas,...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Utility work continues
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that utility companies will be on-site for work during the coming week. Dagle Electric will continue service cut-overs on the east side of the project. Affected abutters will be notified via...
School Committee picks consultant for superintendent search
At its meeting Thursday, the School Committee selected New England School Development Council as its consultant to help with the new superintendent search. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh is retiring in June 2025. Chair Nancy Cavanaugh noted receipt of three “very...
School principals outline budget proposals
During budget presentations to the School Committee on Thursday, school principals asked for increases in the substitute account across the board and highlighted personnel and expense requests in other cases. Marathon School Representing Marathon School, Principal...
OSPC discusses potential Winter Street encroachment issue, year’s accomplishments
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night talked about potential corrective actions that could be taken regarding a stone wall that the chair believes encroaches on town property. Chair Ed Harrow said he became aware of a motor vehicle...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Dec. 6: Town seeks to fill new committees
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. Two new committees look to fill vacancies The town is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on two...
Photos: Hiller 5K at Hopkinton Middle School
Hopkinton Middle School students took part in the annual Hiller Block 5K road race at the middle school on Nov. 20. The race, sponsored by the 26.2 Foundation, is part of a training program led by wellness teacher and coach Deb Pinto. Students volunteered free periods...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Dec. 5: Select Board looks for FY 26 budget input
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 wants resident input for FY 26 budget Hopkinton residents have the chance to voice...
Center School reuse proposal gains momentum with Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4WJxJjZ1A&ab_channel=HCAM A proposal to transform the Center School into a community destination with town office space and classrooms for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts received kudos from the Select Board at its meeting...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 4 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 November 26 12:23 a.m. A Woodview Way caller reported a dog had been barking in the...
Select Board reviews emergency preparedness tactics in light of October HHS swatting incident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4WJxJjZ1A&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board heard from public safety and school leaders Tuesday night about their collective response to a swatting incident that occurred at Hopkinton High School on Oct. 1 and the concerns the...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Dec. 4: HMS ranked 11th best middle school in state
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. Hopkinton Middle School earns 11th in statewide rankings According to U.S. News & World Report's...
Planning Board reviews updates on key development projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73AwV9d6iho The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night received new information regarding several important development projects, including The Trails and the mixed-use housing development proposed to replace the former Hopkinton...
State hearing on proposed municipal aggregation plan set for Jan. 22
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities will be holding a hearing on Jan. 22 to hear public comments on the town's proposed municipal aggregation plan. The virtual public meeting will be open to all residents. Those interested in providing feedback on the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Katie Dellacioppa
A third-year member of the program, Dellacioppa helped lead the Hillers to a 12th-place finish at the state competition last month. “Katie has always pushed through injury and illness, and even from the sidelines gives her all to the team,” coach Rachel DeMore shared....
