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Photos: Town Common holiday lights
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale. we have photos of the Town Common holiday lights.
Hillers girls hoops brings experience to court this season
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team is looking to bounce back this winter following a losing season in 2022-23, and coach Mike Greco said the Hillers have enough varsity minutes under their belt to run up more games in the win column. “They are all...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 12
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. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Hopkinton’s Barrett Hanlon was looking for something to do to keep up...
Hanlon showcases boxing prowess
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Hopkinton’s Barrett Hanlon was looking for something to do to keep up with his competitive nature. “There wasn’t much going on, everything slowed down, but there was this one boxing gym that stayed open,” Hanlon said, referring to...
HHS boys basketball eyes return to tourney
Coming off an appearance in the state tournament and a second-place finish in the Tri-Valley League Large School Division, the Hopkinton High School boys basketball team has an experienced and scrappy group ready to make another run at the postseason. “So far, I am...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 13 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...
Professional Insights: Is an assumable mortgage right for you?
Have you ever seen a classified ad for a used car that reads, “Take over payments?” When it comes to houses, the same thing might be possible. An assumable mortgage is what is sounds like — a mortgage that’s assumed by someone else other than the original mortgage...
Newspaper: Dec. 13, 2023
Robert Terry, 81
Robert “Bob” Terry, 81, originally from Meriden, Connecticut, passed away Dec. 11 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, Bob was the son of the late Dorothy (Courtemache) and Raymond T. Terry Sr. He was the husband to the late Shirley...
Rodney Perry, 75, former longtime employee at Weston Nurseries
Rodney (Rod) Perry, 75, peacefully passed away on Dec. 4 at AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimer’s Center following a more than decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Rod was born on Feb. 24, 1948, in Fall River, the youngest of five brothers born to Richard and...
Letter to the Editor: Divisiveness in town needs to stop
It seems like only yesterday that a fair cross section of Hopkinton political viewpoints got together and, together, we managed to remove one divisive aspect of Hopkinton’s political, if not daily life. (Petition signers: Democrats 28%, Republicans 16%, unenrolled...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Dec. 11
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 chair Muriel Kramer announced that she experienced a stroke Wednesday evening. She has...
Select Board chair Kramer ‘resting and doing well’ after experiencing stroke
Select Board chair Muriel Kramer announced that she experienced a stroke Wednesday evening, which prevented her from engaging in community activities late last week. In an email to the Independent early Sunday afternoon, Kramer issued a public statement about what...
Travel blog recognizes Hopkinton as ‘most peaceful town’ to visit in country
A travel blog recently named Hopkinton the "most peaceful town to visit" in the country. Hopkinton topped the list in the "12 Most Peaceful Towns To Visit In The United States" article published in The Travel, noting its extremely low violent crime rate and abundance...
Open Space Preservation Commission seeks updated documents for development off Whisper Way
At Thursday's Open Space Preservation Commission meeting, Land Use Department administrative assistant Shannon Isaacs told the commission that she was asked by Principal Planner John Gelcich to obtain an updated map and plan for the 12-unit subdivision off Whisper Way...
School Committee talks Hopkins addition project, building budgets
The School Committee heard presentations on the Hopkins addition project and proposed budgets for various schools, the central office and the Building & Grounds Department at Thursday’s three-hour meeting. Dan Colli, project manager at architect Perkins Eastman,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Dec. 8
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 judge in the ongoing court case against former Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John “Jay” Porter on...
From the Independent: Our dedication to professionalism will continue
To our readers — As we close in on the end of another year, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your support of our publication and let you know that we will continue to strive for the quality and integrity you expect from us. To that end: — We will continue...
Independent Thoughts: Understanding local history important for town’s future
Chuck Joseph has given a number of talks about the history of Hopkinton. His latest talk should have more appeal to current residents, as he discusses how Hopkinton grew from a rural farming town to a thriving suburban community. Past talks have focused on Hopkinton...
