The Hopkinton High School field hockey team battled Dedham in its home opener Friday, dropping a 2-0 decision.
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Professional Insights: Saving for retirement with real estate investments
Looking to enhance your retirement income? Real estate investing is a great option. We all know saving for retirement is important. Diversification is key, so why not add some real estate investments to your traditional investment portfolio? Whether your interest lies...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Painting repairs completed on mast arms throughout project
The town's latest Main Street Corridor Project update notes that Polar Vortex has completed painting the mast arms, the structures on which traffic lights are mounted, throughout the project. Polar Vortex’s crew has been painting the traffic poles, where paint was...
Brennan wins stay of suspension from Milford Police Department after POST Commission decision in his favor
Former Hopkinton Police Department Sgt. Tim Brennan will be allowed to return to work as a Milford patrol officer, according to a decision in his favor announced Friday night by the state’s police disciplinary commission. A copy of the decision was released to the...
DPW announces Granite Street closure for Monday
Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that Granite Street will be closed for paving from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. this Monday (Sept. 9). Reed advised residents to expect delays and seek alternate routes. While the road will be closed to most traffic, Reed instructed...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 6
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. This week's Independent Thoughts features a look at the upcoming Hopkinton Family Day on Sept. 14,...
Independent Thoughts: Family Day highlights busy September calendar
September is a special month in Hopkinton, as community events ramp up following a slow summertime. This year is no exception. The calendar is dotted with annual events such as PolyArts (at the Town Common), Blooms, Brews & BBQs (at Weston Nurseries) and the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bob
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-month-old Bob. Here is Baypath's description of Bob: “Are you ready for a bundle of joy who's brimming with energy and...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Vision Center offers personalized eye care for 25 years
The motto for Hopkinton Vision Center is “a small local office with a big heart.” And according to Steven Perryman, O.D., who owns the practice, that philosophy is something patients experience daily. “What sets us apart is we have people who answer the phone, people...
Photos: Summer days at Hopkinton State Park
Photographer Amit Jagdale caught some tranquil scenes up at Hopkinton State Park recently.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 5
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 Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted to rescind the demolition delay for the...
Senior Snippets, Sept. 4 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...
Historical Commission expresses support for mixed-used development at former Hopkinton Drug property
The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously to rescind the demolition delay for the home at 6 Cedar Street. This paves the way for a mixed-use development that also includes 48-52 Main Street, the former Hopkinton Drug/Hopkinton Card and...
State primary election: Despite support in town, Kramer comes up short for Governor’s Council
In a small turnout, Hopkinton voters supported incumbents as well as resident Muriel Kramer in Tuesday’s state primary election, although it wasn’t enough to carry Kramer to a win. Kramer, the town's former Select Board chair, was running in the Democratic primary for...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 4 edition
ARRESTS August 29 4:41 p.m. On South Street, Officer Nicholas Saletnik arrested a 42-year-old Shrewsbury resident on a warrant. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted...
Photos: HHS girls soccer opens season with rout of Norwood
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team opened the season Tuesday with a 7-0 victory over visiting Norwood.
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 4 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...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4
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. Hopkinton Public Schools recently welcomed Lauren McDonough, Rachel Ritchie and Cherie Kent as new...
Newspaper: Sept. 4, 2024
Hopkinton welcomes new school administrators
As a youngster, Lauren McDonough wanted to be a pediatrician and help children. Rachel Ritchie played school with her brother, teaching and assigning homework. And Cherie Kent played school in a makeshift classroom her father, who was a teacher, created in the...
