As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will install conduits and risers on new utility poles installed along Main Street. Working hours for the Main Street Corridor Project are 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. No detours, one-lane closures or road closures...
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Independent Thoughts: Bajrami constructs her success story
Greta Bajrami is not afraid of taking on a challenge. As if starting her professional career as “an immigrant, a minority, a woman and a young adult” was not enough, she chose a male-dominated profession — construction — in which it’s difficult to break through and...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dizzy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old Dizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Dizzy: “Meet Dizzy, the super-sweet young pup who loves to go on walks,...
Professional Insights: Should you invest … or speculate?
You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals. To begin with, let’s look at the basic types of traditional and speculative...
Business Profile: Platinum Physical Therapy grows to serve more patients
Platinum Physical Therapy has added another physical therapist to its Hopkinton team and recently debuted a fourth location in Maynard. The clinic, which also has offices in Ashland and Milford, is growing to meet the increased demand for physical therapy services,...
Ash-Hop Porchfest pushed back to Sunday due to rain
Wet weather continues to create issues for local events. The Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest, an event in which 25 bands will perform at residents' homes and other locations, is moving from Saturday to Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The event will start with a party and musical...
Town turns off Alprilla Farm wells to relieve water discoloration
The Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help relieve the discoloration of the water in the area. The wells will remain off "until further notice, barring any emergencies or dramatic increase in demand," Water...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 29
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 Trails Committee revised drafts of its charge and the one it proposed for the beleaguered Upper...
Trails Committee reviews committee charges, approves Scout project requests
The Trails Committee revised drafts of its charge and the one it proposed for the beleaguered Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night. The committee made some edits to the new version of its charge as well as its proposed recommendation of changes...
New Parks & Rec director takes helm; temporary skate park concept introduced
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting welcomed new department director Jon Lewitus to the department. Lewitus, the former assistant recreation director for the town of Brookline, has been in his new role for five days and has been building...
Photos: HHS volleyball spikes Millis
The Hopkinton High School volleyball team picked up a 3-0 victory over visiting Millis on Wednesday night. The Hillers are off to a 6-2 start to the season.
Health Department surveys residents on vaccines
The Hopkinton Health Department has started a survey to gauge the interest of residents in receiving the RSV, updated COVID and/or shingles vaccines. RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a contagious virus that causes respiratory disease. The survey asks...
Photo contest winner, Sept. 27 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 28
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 Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts...
Water Department investigates water discoloration in area of Alprilla Farm wells
The Water Department announced Wednesday afternoon that it is investigating the cause of periodic water discoloration that appears to be more prevalent when the Alprilla Farm wells are in operation. Crews have been flushing hydrants in the vicinity to help clear the...
Hopkinton schools ranked No. 1 in state
The Hopkinton Public School district was ranked first in Niche’s 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings for Massachusetts. Hopkinton also is ranked as being the best place to teach, and as having the best teachers. “It’s really nice to have that first ranking across...
Hopkinton couple produces low-budget movie
Having just retired after a successful 30-year career in the television industry, Bob Gilbert — producer of “Ask Bob” and “Let’s Talk” and vice president and general manager of WABU-TV Boston — had plans, which included travel, fun with friends and working on the...
Business Profile: Skin Smart Salon unveils healthy skin, client confidence
A woman in her 40s who avoids mirrors, a teen who grows bangs to hide his forehead, a new mom without time to care for herself — Lisa Massimiano sees a wide range of clients at Skin Smart Salon, but they all share the same goal: to be confident in their skin....
Pedestrian bridge proposals dominate Conservation Commission meeting
The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night focused its attention on separate proposals for pedestrian footbridges. The commission approved 6-0 the request of an Eagle Scout to construct a pedestrian footbridge at Berry Acres Trail. Projects of this type...
Overnight ramp closure at I-495/I-90 Thursday night
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that construction operations have been scheduled for the Interstate 495 southbound off-ramp to Interstate 90 overnight this Thursday between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. During work, vehicles will be directed...