Photographer Amit Jagdale spent time at the high school/middle school campus recently, capturing images of the area by drone.
Photos: Aerial views of Hopkinton
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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 16
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 a week of confusion regarding the taking of anti-gas station yard signs on multiple streets,...
Building inspector takes responsibility for yard sign removal, cites complaint
After a week of confusion regarding the taking of anti-gas station yard signs on multiple streets, the town’s building inspector confirmed that it was his office behind the removal. Christopher McWhite, Hopkinton’s director of municipal inspections, and Town Manager...
James Jordan, 87
James J. Jordan, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 13, 2024. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Viennese) and James Jordan. He was the husband of 51 years to Christine (Collins) Jordan of Hopkinton. Raised between Harvard and Central Square, Jim...
Hopkinton Boy Scout troops venture to Alaska, Mount Katahdin
High adventure was the theme of the summer for Boy Scout troops in Hopkinton. Troop 1 and Troop 4 explored the wilderness on opposite coasts, challenging themselves and building lifelong skills along the way. Troop 1 Hopkinton's high adventure trip was an exercise in...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mary Finnegan
A forward who stands out on attacking penalty corners, Finnegan recorded four goals and two assists in the team’s first 12 games as the Hillers battled for a postseason bid. “Mary’s stats don't necessarily match up to her consistency and strength on the field, as she...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Oct. 16 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 16 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...
Business Profile: Boston Honey Company as busy as their bees
The Reseska Family has been as busy as the thousands of bees that live in their hives and produce the honey-based products sold at their Boston Honey Company store, located at 45 Chestnut Street in Holliston. “We have a lot of things going on at the farm store,” said...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 15
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. Volunteers at the Hopkinton Senior Center thrift shop are questioning why their hours no longer will...
John George, 77
John K. George Jr., 77, died suddenly on Oct. 8, 2024. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (McCarthy) George, to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late John K. George Sr. and Eileen (Carpenter) George. He graduated from Alfred G...
Thrift shop volunteers upset that hours no longer count toward senior tax credit
Resident Linda Kimball alerted the Select Board at its Sept. 17 meeting about the ramifications of a provision in the state’s senior tax credit policy on volunteers with the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors. In her comments, she stressed that the volunteer hours for...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 14 edition
Challenging schedule can’t slow Hillers girls volleyball
Few high school volleyball teams were as happy to see the calendar flip from September to October as Hopkinton. The Hillers played nearly three-fourths of their schedule in the opening month, playing nearly a match every other day. But the Hillers did not let the...
Library Corner, Oct. 16 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,...
Business Briefs: Fine, Baldiga named Super Lawyers
David Fine and Joseph Baldiga, both Hopkinton residents who work at Mirick O’Connell, were selected to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list. Fine is a partner and chair of the Construction Law Group at Mirick O’Connell. He represents and counsels clients in the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 14
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. Days after signs opposing a proposed gas station were removed from residents' yards, the town manager...
HPD: Vehicle break-ins in Hopkinton, Holliston point to ‘active and organized theft ring’
A string of automobile break-ins Wednesday and Thursday has led the Hopkinton Police Department to suspect an "active and organized theft ring." “The vehicle thefts appear to have been committed by a group that targeted Hopkinton and Holliston,” stated HPD Lt. Scott...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk in front of Town Hall to be excavated Tuesday
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that A.F. Amorello & Sons, the project’s construction company, will be onsite on Tuesday to excavate the sidewalk in front of Town Hall for brick work installation. The entrance driveway...
Town Manager: Anti-gas station signs taken by ‘zoning enforcement officials’
Earlier this week, a number of residents who had put up yard signs opposing a proposed gas station at the corner of School Street and West Main Street discovered that their signs had been removed. Some individuals provided security video showing what appeared to be an...
