The season Hopkinton High School girls volleyball put together in 2022 included a winning record and a trip to the state tournament. While it would have been a banner campaign for many programs around the state, the Hillers were not used to a first-round exit after...
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Conservation Commission grants approvals for soil absorption system, single-family homes
The Conservation Commission met in person Tuesday night at the Hopkinton Senior Center, where it approved improvements to a soil absorption system, plans by the MBTA to do sedimentation sampling, and two notices of intent for single-family homes. The commission voted...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 25 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG October 17 2:19 a.m. On East Main Street, Officer Nicholas Walker...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 25
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 Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night discussed the ways that some properties...
Newspaper: Oct. 25, 2023
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 25 edition
Steven Molnar, 69, Hopkinton resident
Steven Molnar, 69, passed away at his home in Hopkinton on Oct. 15. Steven was strong-willed and candid. He also had an enormous heart, a keen intellect and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all of...
William Cotter, 91, former Hopkinton resident
William “Bill” Francis Cotter of Townshend, Vermont, formerly of Wilmington, Vermont, and the Massachusetts towns of South Yarmouth and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Oct. 14 at West River Valley Cares in Townshend, Vermont. Born in...
HHS field hockey builds off last year’s success
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team tasted success last fall with a trip to the state tournament and a first-round victory, and coach Ally Valencia is looking to build off that campaign this year by contending for a league title and making even more noise in...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 25 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...
ZAC tackles ways to meet MBTA Communities zoning requirements
The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night discussed the ways that some properties could be zoned in order for Hopkinton be compliant with the state’s MBTA Communities law. Under the MBTA Communities statute, also referred to as 3A, 177 cities and towns...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 24
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. With Halloween next Tuesday, the Hopkinton Police Department recently alerted the community to a...
Business Briefs: Local author to host seminar, signing
Hopkinton’s Robert Buday, author of the award-winning marketing book “Competing On Thought Leadership,” will share how professionals of all kinds can raise their profile as experts and attract more clients. The free seminar will be held at Tatnuck Bookseller in...
Library Corner, Oct. 25 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 Twitter,...
HHS golf seeks more consistency after playoff miss
The Hopkinton High School golf team missed out on the postseason this fall by a single match, and coach Bill Phaneuf said the key for the Hillers to avoid the same fate next season is to cut out the big numbers. “This team was much different this year than the last...
Hopkinton Police cautions residents about Halloween ‘booing’ trend
With Halloween next Tuesday, the Hopkinton Police Department recently alerted the community to a holiday-related trend that has spooked some residents and prompted calls to the station. "In the past weeks, we have responded to multiple 911 calls from concerned...
Benjamin Tomlin, 79, grew up in Hopkinton
Benjamin P. Tomlin, 79, of Hopkinton passed away at his home after a long illness on Oct. 18. He was the son of the late Eva (Paul) and George A. Tomlin. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Frances Ann (McGrath) Tomlin. Ben grew up in Hopkinton. He was...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 23
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. Most students in the Hopkinton school district met or exceeded targets on the Massachusetts...
Photos: 24th annual Michael’s Run
The 24th annual Michael's Run to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center was held on a wet Saturday morning, with the start and finish at the Town Common.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Minor paving, line-striping, sign work this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will pave around manhole covers in preparation for winter, do various on-site cleanup, perform line-striping (Monday or Tuesday night) and pave the driveway at 1 Ash Street. Additionally, Road Safe is...