The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night granted an extension of time for the donation of open space at a 12-unit subdivision on Whisper Way in a 7-0 vote after a procedural error hampered the process. Five additional acres also will be donated to the town that...
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Commission on Disability works on town survey, accessibility checklist
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night made progress on the creation of a town survey and event accessibility checklist to increase community awareness about the need for venues and documents to be accessible to people with disabilities. According to...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 4 edition
Brandt Davies, 31
It is with deep sadness the family announces that Brandt Christian Davies passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26 at age 31 after a long illness. Brandt was born in Boston and raised in the Roman Catholic faith in Hopkinton. He excelled and possessed an unquenchable...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 3
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. Tim Wakefield never lived in Hopkinton, but his presence was felt here every spring. The Red Sox...
Tim Wakefield remembered for contributions to Timlin Race in Hopkinton
Tim Wakefield never lived in Hopkinton, but his presence was felt here every spring. The Red Sox legend, who passed away Sunday at the age of 57 after a battle with brain cancer, appeared at the Sharon Timlin Memorial Road Race at Hopkinton High School every June...
John McLeod, 62
John Thomas McLeod, 62, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19 in Hopkinton after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 14, 1960, in Framingham to the late Roderick and Dorothy McLeod and was raised in Ashland. The youngest of four children, John had always been...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 2
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 Water Department announced Friday morning that it has turned off the Alprilla Farm wells to help...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Work on utility poles this week
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...
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...