Embattled former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan was suspended from his current job as a Milford patrol officer by the state’s police disciplinary agency pending a disciplinary hearing and a further look into the circumstances that led to his being fired by the HPD...
The Department of Public Works has changed the date of this month's white metal collection day. Due to the Labor Day holiday, white metal recycling instead will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 7 a.m.-noon at the DPW building at 66 Fruit Street. Typically, these...
The Hopkinton Police Department will have eyes in the skies following its acquisition of two drones that will greatly expand the department’s capabilities to analyze concerning situations and assist town departments. “They’re a game changer for law enforcement,” said...
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. Residents gathered in the basement of Town Hall on Thursday night to hear an overview of the town’s...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Residents gathered in the basement of Town Hall on Thursday night to hear an overview of the town’s proposed municipal aggregation plan. Consultants Marlana Patton and Paul Gromer of Mass Power Choice were on hand to guide residents through high-level details of the...
The town on Friday issued an update on the Main Street Corridor Project, noting that the brick mock-up was approved so that work can be done to prepare for installation slated to begin in late August. The brick mock-up in front of Town Hall was completed on Aug. 12....
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 at its meeting Wednesday discussed maintenance efforts for the Center Trail and...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Diana. Here is Baypath's description of Diana: "Diana is a loving, affectionate dog looking for her forever...
The Hopkinton Historical Society building on Hayden Rowe Street will be closed for the next three Mondays. The expected closure dates are Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 2. During the closure, crews will be completing construction around the building’s exterior. In an email to...
The Trails Committee at its meeting Wednesday discussed maintenance efforts for the Center Trail and future preservation of the land along its sides. Chair Peter LaGoy explained that the Center Trail is the most frequented of the town’s trails. He hoped to increase...
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. Modifications to the parking lot plans for the Charleswood School were among the topics of discussion...
I noticed the Planning Board is circling back to The Preserve and across the street as the parcels to be rezoned for the state’s high-density housing [as part of the MBTA Communities Act]. Why? Because the Planning Board members know these properties won’t be...
ARRESTS [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG August 6 12:27 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of South Street...
Modifications to the parking lot plans for the Charleswood School were among the topics of discussion at Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting. To address concerns raised by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission during the permitting process...
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, the Hopkinton Police Department is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of students, parents and staff with the launch of its Back to School Safety Campaign. The Back to School Safety Campaign is 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. Jeff Barnes, the longtime chair of the Conservation Commission, recently submitted his resignation...
Jeff Barnes, the longtime chair of the Conservation Commission, recently submitted his resignation for “personal reasons,” he confirmed to the Independent. “I've immensely enjoyed being part of the HCC team and I'm profoundly proud of the work we've done and of all...
Legacy Farms North Road runs for 2 miles between Routes 135 and 85. Over the past three years, the road has attracted an increasing number of vehicles and pedestrians, as adjoining residential developments containing several hundred homes have filled out, and as...
