I would like to give a big shout-out to our Highway Department for keeping our sidewalks cleared so quickly and thoroughly after every storm. Many of my friends travel to Florida every winter instead of being stuck inside. I am able to walk safely every day during the...
Gale Rosalie Scott, 83, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 7, 2025. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Louise (Desrosiers) and John Starr. She was the loving wife of Marc Kutzer of Hopkinton, with whom she shared 50 wonderful years. Gale moved to...
Jessica Bruce, Program Director for Hopkinton Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program, recently was recognized as 2024 Coach of the Year by Massachusetts Youth Soccer. She was named as a finalist for 2024 US Youth Soccer Coach of the Year as well. Although she did not win...
The Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn girls ice hockey co-op team is rounding into form ahead of the upcoming state tournament, coach Ron Chin said, and the talented mix of veteran players and skilled newcomers has the team primed to make a playoff run. “All the girls are...
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. Schedule Update...
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. Communication error between plow driver, pedestrian at fault in Legacy Farms incident What initially...
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team hosted a quad meet on Saturday and picked up three wins: 47-28 over Northbridge, 47-21 against Longmeadow, and 42-35 over Athol.
A number of Hopkinton High School students successfully auditioned and were accepted to the 2025 Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Festival, which took place Jan. 18 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Aritro Chatterjee (viola) and...
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night heard information regarding a potential donation of open space on Frankland Road to the town, but it voted unanimously to continue the discussion to its March meeting. Matt Accardi, a project...
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. Town officials recommend caution as avian influenza affects birds in Massachusetts Town officials are...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Krypto. Here is Baypath's description of Krypto: "Krypto is a playful and loving pup with a heart of gold. This...
Millar isn’t just the top hurdler in the league, he finished a half-second ahead of his nearest competitor in the Tri-Valley League Showcase. He also finished fourth in the 55-meter dash and long jumps over 20 feet. And coach Mike Donahue believes the best is yet to...
The Hopkinton Police Department’s deputy chief confirmed that the department is investigating incidents over the past few weeks where the occupants of a vehicle allegedly shot at homes in the same neighborhood with a BB gun. In a Feb. 5 email to the Independent,...
Town officials announced early Thursday morning that all town offices and schools — with the exception of public safety — are physically closed due to the impending storm. "Employees capable of working remotely will be available and checking email, so remote services...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG January 28 1:21 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin issued a winter parking ban warning to a vehicle on Walcott Street. 5:18 a.m. A walk-in handed in a found driver’s license. 8:04 a.m. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil and Officers Noah Buentello and Aline...
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. Grant awarded by state will help replace HFD thermal cameras, ice suits The Hopkinton Fire Department...
Ahead of an impending snowstorm, Hopkinton Public School officials have notified parents and caregivers about the potential for a snow day on Thursday. "At this time, I am not prepared to make a decision about whether school will be open tomorrow," Superintendent of...
The Hopkinton Historical Commission approved a motion Tuesday night to encourage the relocation of a proposed plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents from the Town Common to the Hughes/Colella properties on Hayden Rowe Street. “I think that’s a good location,”...
A new restaurant will be coming to Main Street this spring, replacing Central Public House, as 42 Main Street changes hands. Dennis Wilson, the owner of Central Public House, is in the final stages of closing a deal with a group of buyers who intend to open a new...
