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. Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest...
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Family Day organizers announce entertainment schedule for Saturday’s event
The annual Hopkinton Family Day is this Saturday at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School, and organizers have released the entertainment schedule. From 2-6 p.m., there will be free family-friendly activities including inflatables, a dunk tank, face painting, henna...
Photos: Juniper Trail children meet cats at Baypath after making donation
A group of youngsters from Juniper Trail, in the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, held a bake sale on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, which was Aug. 15. The children raised $800, which they donated to Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The children took the...
Inaugural Ash-Hop Porchfest brings music into neighborhoods Sept. 30
Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest grassroots music festival, which is taking place in Hopkinton and Ashland on Saturday, Sept. 30. “It’s like a scavenger hunt for music,” explained Porchfest Organizing...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 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. In the wake of a surprise 4-1 vote to delay the promotion request for two Hopkinton Police Department...
OSPC approves open space land donation off Whisper Way
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night approved the donation of open space to the town at a Whisper Way subdivision after a contentious Planning Board meeting showed that the process should have taken place before building permits were...
Professional Insights: Overcoming empty nest syndrome
Your kids have moved out, and your home is just yours. Now what? For many people, being a parent is an integral part of their identity. You might find yourself wondering what to do with yourself now. You might feel sad or depressed. A child moving out is a loss of...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk work this week; peeling light poles eventually will be replaced
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will form and pour sidewalks, and place loam and seeding in various areas. Sidewalks are nearing completion, but changes are required in the area in front of the Korean Presbyterian Church (2 Main Street)....
Select Board members respond to criticism after vote to delay police promotions
In the wake of a surprise 4-1 vote to delay the promotion request for two Hopkinton Police Department officers to the rank of sergeant at the Select Board meeting on Sept. 5, one Select Board member explained his rationale for his decision to the Hopkinton...
Photos: Boys soccer defeats Holliston
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team improved to 4-0 with Thursday's 3-0 victory over visiting Holliston.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 15
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. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe told the Board of Health at its meeting Wednesday that an email he...
Resident tip leads to cease-and-desist letters to illegal food operations in town
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe told the Board of Health at its meeting Wednesday that an email he received led to his investigation that uncovered five illegal food operations in town. “We had received a complaint about a food service establishment that was operating...
Independent Thoughts: Water Department welcomes heavy rain; crafty residents replace street sign
During a typical year, the Water Department will send out notices each summer, reminding residents about the water restrictions in town. No need in 2023. Hopkinton received a near-record amount of rain — about 12 inches in July alone, which is around four times the...
Business Profile: Flooring America puts pep back in customers’ steps
Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, carpet, rugs, cork — what’s the best choice for your space? Durability, color, comfort, price — which elements will have the most impact? There are hundreds of options to choose from when it comes to flooring, but the team at...
Photo contest winner, Sept. 13 edition
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...
Business Profile: Peer Arboricultural advises homeowners to assess trees in fall for safety
While autumn is a perfect time to admire the beauty of the changing colors in trees around the home, it’s also the best time to assess the trees. Kevin Narbonne, owner of Peer Arboricultural in Hopkinton, explains: “We identify limbs or trees that pose potential...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sheldon
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Sheldon. Here is Baypath's description of Sheldon: “School is back in session, and Sheldon is most likely to be...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 14
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 elderly man who disappeared from the Golden Pond assisted living facility on Sunday night and was...
Conservation Commission focuses on violations at The Trails, Leonard Street
Editor's note: In a previous version of this article, the Edgewood at Hopkinton development was misidentified as a subdivision off Blueberry Lane. The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night reviewed violations incurred by several ongoing development...
Photos: HHS golf drops decision to D-S
The Hopkinton High School golf team fell to Dover-Sherborn, 221-252, on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. That leaves the Hillers with a record of 2-2.