The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting required flow tests on two streets this Thursday which may result in water discoloration. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced in a notice to residents that a set of required fire flow tests is scheduled for South...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIscA6AXjeE The Planning Board on Monday voted 8-0 to continue the hearing on the redevelopment of Pyne Field after the attorney for the abutting sawmill raised concerns about safety and the behavior of the cricket fans who attend games...
The talented Wongchaisuwat is “an incredible teammate,” shared coach Laura McKenzie, adding: “He helped pace 10 teammates — four of them freshmen! — to break 20 minutes on our home course, a testament to his selflessness and leadership. Thunn’s dedication, positivity...
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. Municipal, state elections not running this fall Neither a municipal or state election is set to take...
Daniel Morrissey, Josh Kim and Rocco Spinelli scored for the Hopkinton High School boys soccer team in a 3-1 victory over visiting Methuen on Monday in the preliminary round of the Division 1 state tournament. The 27th-seeded Hillers (9-5-4) advance to play...
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. Scout Troop 4 hopes to raise funds for Sea Base trip Troop 4 Hopkinton will hold a food and beverage...
Recently, Open Play submitted a request to be considered for a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) for the new pickle/padel club the owner is currently constructing beside Fairview Estates. My interpretation of a TIF (and clearly I could be wrong) is that a TIF is an...
The federal government has shut down. What can I do? The federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1. I was hopeful that after the protests of Oct. 18, our federal representatives would return to Washington and, together, figure a way to get our government...
Abby Burke scored two goals, including the game-winner on a breakaway in overtime to give the Hopkinton High School field hockey team a thrilling 2-1 victory over visiting Brookline on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament. The...
According to the latest update for the Main Street Corridor Project, paving has been delayed due to weather and subcontractor schedules. A.F. Amorello & Sons previously provided the town with tentative plans to begin paving work Nov. 5-6. New dates have not been...
A special meeting called by the Hopkinton Housing Authority on Thursday night ended with a 4-0-1 vote of confidence in executive director Hayley Fetrow following an inquiry into the handling of Community Preservation funds. HHA chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe began the...
On Thursday, the School Committee accepted a revised schedule for the Hopkins School project and agreed to investigate “additional scope” options at a future meeting. The schedule change has the addition substantially completed by Dec. 19, 2025, instead of the...
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. Health Department to coordinate with state, residents on lanternfly concerns Acting on a tip from...
An afternoon motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe Street Thursday occurred nearly 11 hours after a tractor crashed into on Wood Street, diverting traffic during rainy commuting times. In emails to the Independent, HPD Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten confirmed...
On a recent afternoon, I drove up Hayden Rowe and saw that the house at 147 was gone. It was razed to make a driveway to go to the new Charleswood School. The memories came pouring back, of a time around 1954. I was on my journey to become an Eagle Scout, and one of...
In the world of short-term rentals, one phrase has been gaining momentum among professional hosts and property managers: direct bookings. A direct booking happens when a guest reserves a stay directly with the host or management company, rather than using an online...
Budgetary matters were the primary theme of Tuesday night’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members discussed costs related to the Fruit Street fields and holiday lights on the Town Common. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus and program coordinator...
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board at its meeting Wednesday evening heard a proposal from a resident water expert suggesting he might be able to increase Hopkinton’s in-basin water supply. Ken Weismantel has served as a public member of the Massachusetts Water...
NOTE: This story was updated at 8:30 p.m. with results from Thursday's volleyball match. State tournament time has arrived for fall sports at Hopkinton High School. First up was the girls volleyball team, which traveled to Bishop Feehan in Attleboro for a 4 p.m. match...
