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 Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night began its review of applicants for...
The Islamic Center of Greater Milford held its Open Mosque Day on Saturday at the Masjid Al Ikhlaas mosque on West Elm Street in Hopkinton. The event allowed members of the public an opportunity to learn more about Islam and the mosque.
Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that crews were working to address a water main break in the Thayer Heights area on Saturday. He cautioned that residents may notice some discoloration once water is turned back on. Residents who experience discoloration can...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced work on the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 in Hopkinton will continue through next week, starting Monday. The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. each night. MassDOT anticipates all...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that wall and walkway work will resume at 35 Main Street on Monday and Tuesday. Similar walkway work will commence at 77 Main Street on Tuesday and Wednesday . Miscellaneous work will be...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night began its review of applicants for fiscal year 2026 funding with an overview of the proposals received, focusing primarily on the Center School’s rehabilitation and the proposed adaptive playground....
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 Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sept. 20 hosted the first of four free monthly Friday Night...
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team took on Holliston at home on Wednesday, emerging victorious with a 3-0 decision. HHS player Adriana Aquino recorded the 500th kill of her career during the match.
After the top two players in the lineup, Hopkinton High School boys golf coach Bill Phaneuf has had as many as 11 players who have shown the ability to step in and factor into a match. It’s a good problem to have, but the Hillers are looking to sharpen their lineup...
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sept. 20 hosted the first of four free monthly Friday Night Sing-Alongs for adults with disabilities, giving those individuals a safe space to find their voice both literally and in society. Kelly Grill, executive director of the...
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 election begins this Saturday (Oct. 19) and runs for two weeks (check the town website for specific hours). Correspondingly, the conspiracy theorists are back with unfounded accusations and occasional threats. On a positive note,...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Elise. Here is Baypath's description of Elise: “Meet Elise, a sweet and affectionate puppy with a heart full of love. This...
If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I afford?” It’s a good question — because the answer can make a big difference in your ability to enjoy...
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 Select Board at its meeting Tuesday evening voted for a proposed local option meals excise tax of...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the Interstate 495 southbound on-ramp from Interstate 90 will be closed overnight this Thursday. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. MassDOT anticipates work to be completed by 5 a.m. Friday morning. During...
Hopkinton High School's unified basketball team celebrated its renewed status as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School ahead of a game against Ashland on Tuesday. HHS first earned its status as a National Unified Champion School in 2020. To qualify,...
Esther G. McKenzie (Brown), 90, of Hopkinton passed away, peacefully, while surrounded by her family on Oct. 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Esther (Gibbs) and Ralph Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Emery A. McKenzie. Esther graduated from...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-g1eBSPhLk The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday evening voted 4-0 for a proposed local option meals excise tax of 0.75% to be put on the warrant for the Nov. 18 Special Town Meeting. [Editor's note: This has been corrected from...
ARRESTS October 10 2:33 a.m. A motorist reported an unresponsive male in a running vehicle on Legacy Farms North Road. Sgt. Matthew McNeil and Officer Nicholas Walker responded. The vehicle struck the police cruiser. A 40-year-old Northbridge resident was arrested and...
