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At its meeting Tuesday, the Select Board will consider granting a common victualer's license for a Domino's pizza restaurant in downtown Hopkinton. Celal Fatih Gokdag of Waltham applied for the new license on Nov. 27. If approved, the establishment will operate from...
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...
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 Parks & Recreation Commission at its Thursday meeting lauded the success of the first...
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll took place Saturday, followed by Girl Scouts caroling on the Town Common.
Joan M. Phipps, 83, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Nov. 29 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of 53 years to Russell H. Phipps. Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Esther...
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 Twitter,...
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Thursday meeting lauded the success of the first Skateboard & BMX Jam on Nov. 12, saying it will generate enthusiasm for the renovations to the skate park at EMC Park. But unforeseen delays will postpone its opening...
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 Elementary School Building Committee on Wednesday reflected on the town's votes to support the...
The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll and Girl Scouts Caroling on the Common are set for this Saturday. The Holiday Stroll runs from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants can do their holiday shopping and take advantage of special deals at participating...
A traffic study will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 7, on side streets along the Main Street Corridor Project in response to public requests, according to a town press release. VHB, the town's engineering consultant, will be installing four video counters on...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Sport. Here is Baypath's description of Sport: “Meet Sport! Sport is the perfect addition to football season. He...
Town department heads convened in a two-hour virtual “all hands” meeting Wednesday to discuss their respective visions and how they will be integrated into the town’s strategic plan. Select Board chair Muriel Kramer kicked off the discussion. She praised the forum for...
Jon Graziano, chair of the Elementary School Building Committee, credited “extensive analysis, constant communication, different methods of public engagement and the ability to answer questions” as factors leading to a successful property tax override vote regarding...
As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Chief Joseph Bennett and the Hopkinton Police Department have provided tips to help community members prevent package theft. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19% of...
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 Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to extend the deadline for...
Frank Duckett, 77, died Nov. 28 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Sarah (Lothrop) Duckett, to whom he was married for 47 years. Born in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Sweeney) Duckett. Frank served...
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to extend the deadline for completion of the community survey on accessibility until Dec. 15 due to a low response rate. Chair Holly Morand noted that there were 23 responses to the survey, which was...
ARRESTS November 23 12:32 a.m. A motorist reported an erratic operator in front of him on East Main Street driving far below the speed limit and crossing the yellow line onto the other side of the road. Officer Nicholas Walker responded and observed the vehicle, then...
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. After three years of discussion, voters approved the $158 million in funding via a property tax...
