Restauranteur and Hopkinton resident Steve Uliss, who founded Firefly's BBQ in Marlborough, passed away on Friday at the age of 61. His death was announced both on Firefly's website and in a Facebook post from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, on which he...
Midway through Hopkinton cheerleading’s routine during the state competition on Sunday, coach Rachel DeMore started to tear up. “I knew that they left everything on the mat,” DeMore said. “I started crying. It was embarrassing, but I was just so happy for them.”...
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. HCA seeks artist submissions for 2025 Winged Feet exhibit Submissions are open for the Hopkinton...
The Hopkinton Basketball Association hosted its annual Tap-Off Tournament this weekend, with 210 teams from area towns participating.
After a two-day bench trial, a judge on Friday found Hopkinton resident Stephen Murphy guilty on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage. On Jan. 4, Murphy was arrested following...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that utility work will continue over the next two weeks, with the exception of Nov. 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Eversource will be on-site to work on underground services...
The School Committee on Thursday discussed plans to search for a new superintendent in the wake of Carol Cavanaugh’s impending retirement in June 2025. Members also addressed possible changes to the school calendar and the process they should undertake to gauge public...
Budget presentations for fiscal year 2026 dominated Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich introduced the process, showing data from previous years, including ‘actual spending’ numbers and how...
The Community Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night discussed the two most expensive requests for fiscal year 2026 funding, including an adaptive playground and the renovation of the former Center School building. Under the Community Preservation Act...
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. Leadership MetroWest revamps brand, website Brandon Ward, executive director of Leadership MetroWest,...
John T. McInerney, 86, of Hopkinton and formerly of Wellesley, passed away Nov. 4, 2024, at his home. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late John J. and Bernadette (Crowley) McInerney. He spent his early years living in Brazil with his family. He was a talented...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old Lt. Surge. Here is Baypath's description of Lt. Surge: "Meet Lt. Surge! "Looking for a loyal, young companion...
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. Project Just Because sets up giving trees across Hopkinton Project Just Because is continuing its...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v18j2B4LD3M&ab_channel=HCAM Town Treasurer/Collector CJ Paquette updated the Select Board on the status of the town’s investments and bank accounts at its meeting Tuesday night, demonstrating financial stability. Paquette noted that...
ARRESTS November 15 4:20 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a 57-year-old resident of Susan Drive in Hopkinton and charged him with speeding in violation of special...
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. Kilduff focusing on Marathon Center after relinquishing Chamber of Commerce role In its most recent...
By unanimous vote, the Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday selected Firepoint Consulting Inc. as a third- party reviewer to work under the town’s Fire Department and Building Department until the Charleswood School is completed. Firepoint was one of four...
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. Voters approve all STM articles, debate meals excise tax Voters approved all eight articles on the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ--iBxjIio&ab_channel=HCAM After nearly 90 minutes of debate, Special Town Meeting members Monday night approved Article 8 in a 236-167 vote. The Planning Board last week recommended this proposal for Hopkinton to be compliant with...
