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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
ARRESTS September 24 2:59 a.m. A caller reported a car struck a pole on Hayden Rowe Street. A second caller reported airbags deployed, and a female driver was ambulatory and coherent. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Augusto Diaz and Nicholas Walker responded...
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. Educator Craig Hay said that he feels fortunate to be doing exactly what he wanted from the time he...
Hopkinton residents Jessica Clancy and Courtney McFarland were named two of seven recipients of the 2023 Women to Watch Award by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. The awards recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the...
Educator Craig Hay said that he feels fortunate to be doing exactly what he wanted from the time he was a kid — teaching music. Hay has been the band director at Hopkinton High School for about a decade. Previously, he worked at the elementary level in town for...
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team has a new crop of seniors leading the way after the team advanced all the way to the state title game a season ago. Coach Garrett Sawyer said his team has good senior leadership this fall as well as a strong culture, so...
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. Thickening invasive weeds in Lake Maspenock have some residents calling for a potential limited use...
Thickening invasive weeds in Lake Maspenock have some residents calling for a potential limited use of herbicides to contain the growing problem that threatens to choke off the aquatic life there. “The problem has been going on for years,” explained Sabine St. Pierre,...
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team graduated just four starters from a team that advanced to the final eight in the state tournament, and coach Tom Skiba is optimistic that this year’s team has a stout defense that could lead to another long tournament run....
The Hopkinton High School Athletic Hall of Fame is set to induct its sixth class on Oct. 21. A total of 20 inductees will be enshrined, with their careers ranging from the 1940s through 2009. In the contributor category, Ken Burt will be inducted after serving as a...
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. A report that audited the middle school’s special education program was at the core of several...
