The Select Board at its two-hour meeting Wednesday night voted 4-0-1 to endorse a budget recommendation not to exceed $158,427,494 for a proposed replacement building for Elmwood School. This figure was approved by the Elementary School Building Committee the night...
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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 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. The Elementary School Building Committee voted 6-0 on Tuesday to approve a budget not to exceed...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 23 edition
ARRESTS August 17 12:26 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street, and Officer Shannon Beloin and Sergeant Arthur Schofield responded as backup. A 47-year-old Holliston resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation,...
ESBC moves $158 million budget forward with School Committee endorsement
The Elementary School Building Committee voted 6-0 on Tuesday to approve a budget not to exceed $158,427,494 for a proposed Elmwood School replacement. The figure is inclusive of the $1 million feasibility study previously approved by Town Meeting. This total will be...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 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. The Hopkinton Health Department announced Tuesday afternoon that it decided to spray local ball...
Bo Whalen, 70, longtime resident
Robert “Bo” Whalen, 70, a longtime Hopkinton resident, died Aug. 20 at his home after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Savage, and brothers, Mike Whalen of Hopkinton, and Jack Whalen and wife Vita of Houston. Bo also is survived by Mike’s...
Health Department coordinates spraying of ball fields in response to West Nile virus mosquito alert in Milford
The Hopkinton Health Department announced Tuesday afternoon that it decided to spray local ball fields as a precaution after receiving a state arbovirus alert that mosquito pools in Milford tested positive for West Nile virus earlier in the day. In addition to...
Planning Board continues discussion on Hayden Rowe office building proposal
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night continued discussions on a redevelopment proposal for an office building on Hayden Rowe Street as well as a proposed subdivision that triggered the usage of the town’s new inclusionary zoning bylaw. Vice chair Rob Benson...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 23 edition
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 22
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 Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department...
Parks & Rec Commission votes to support Lewitus as new director
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously for Jonathan Lewitus as the new department director at its nearly three-hour meeting Monday night. While members felt both Lewitus and fellow finalist Mark Kelly would be successful in the role, chair Dan Terry...
Dorothy McLellan, 94
Dorothy (Scott) McLellan, 94, of Hopkinton passed away Aug. 5. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. McLellan Sr. of Framingham. Mrs. McLellen worked as a visiting nurse in the Metrowest area for many years. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Joseph E McLellan Jr. of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk, bike lane work continues
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will form and pour sidewalks between Muffin House Cafe and Ash Street, pave the top mix on the bike lane, place loam in various areas and perform various on-site cleanup in the same area. On the west side of...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 18
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 annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday, and we have photos from the event....
Letter to the Editor: Main Street intersection a debacle
Which ivory tower engineers revamped the intersection of Hayden Rowe and Main Street, incomprehensibly scooping out a huge semicircle from the corner, forcing cars to veer into the other lane? With now such dangerously tight quarters, get ready to hear the explosions...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo; adoption fees waived for certain dogs in August
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Milo. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: “Milo is a playful dog who enjoys spending time with people and other...
Photos: Senior Center Ice Cream Social
The annual Senior Center Ice Cream Social was held Wednesday.
Sports Roundup: Mikulis reaps honors after standout lax season at Haverford
Hopkinton’s Tiffany Mikulis was named a 2023 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association second-team All-American following her stellar season as a sophomore midfielder at Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Mikulis, the Centennial Conference Midfielder of the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 17
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 Elementary School Building Committee will vote on a budget for the proposed new Elmwood School on...
Hopkinton State Park upper beach reopens, main beach still deemed unsafe for swimming
The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park returned to a safe level, while the water quality at the main beach remains unsuitable for swimming due to enterococci bacteria, according to water sample test results released Wednesday. Results were...