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Hopkinton man found guilty of negligence, leaving scene in Grove Street crash

by Nick Schofield | November 22, 2024 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

After a two-day bench trial, a judge on Friday found Hopkinton resident Stephen Murphy guilty on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage. On Jan. 4, Murphy was arrested following...

School Committee addresses superintendent search, school calendar

by Susan Gonsalves | November 22, 2024 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

The School Committee on Thursday discussed plans to search for a new superintendent in the wake of Carol Cavanaugh’s impending retirement in June 2025. Members also addressed possible changes to the school calendar and the process they should undertake to gauge public...

School Committee reviews proposed FY 26 budgets, grapples with requests

by Susan Gonsalves | November 22, 2024 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

Budget presentations for fiscal year 2026 dominated Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich introduced the process, showing data from previous years, including ‘actual spending’ numbers and how...

CPC reviews funding requests for Center School, adaptive playground

by Mary Ellen Gambon | November 22, 2024 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

The Community Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night discussed the two most expensive requests for fiscal year 2026 funding, including an adaptive playground and the renovation of the former Center School building. Under the Community Preservation Act...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 22: Leadership MetroWest gets rebrand

by Hopkinton Independent | November 22, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Leadership MetroWest revamps brand, website Brandon Ward, executive director of Leadership MetroWest,...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 21: PJB looks for giving tree donations

by Hopkinton Independent | November 21, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Project Just Because sets up giving trees across Hopkinton Project Just Because is continuing its...

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CPC faces ‘tough decisions’ as it reviews FY 26 funding applications

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Nov 15, 2024

The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night continued to review projects requesting fiscal year 2026 funds, acknowledging the challenge...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Eversource continues underground work

Nov 8, 2024

The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Eversource will continue to perform...

OSPC unanimously approves signage request for historic Hayden Rowe properties

Nov 8, 2024

The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday voted unanimously to approve a request to commemorate...

Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 10, 2024

Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham on Saturday. Funds raised from the...

Senior Snippets, Oct. 30 edition

Oct 29, 2024

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m....

Photos: Wicked Weekend at Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Oct 28, 2024

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted its annual Wicked Weekend on Sunday. The day featured a 5K race, pumpkin...

Teen creates art boxes with ‘heart and hard work’ for children in need

by Susan Gonsalves | Nov 7, 2024

Cherylann Walsh, president and founder of the nonprofit Project Just Because, describes Hopkinton High School junior Aishwarya Vijay as “a shining star,” and...

ESBC considers future steps for Charleswood School project

Oct 10, 2024

Earlier this week, the Charleswood Elementary School project received approvals for its site and stormwater management...

School superintendent places resident restrictions on use of HHS athletic facilities following swatting incident

Oct 4, 2024

Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Friday that residential use of Hopkinton High...

HHS Sports Roundup: Girls soccer, field hockey post tourney wins

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 5, 2024

The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team started the postseason with a bang, posting a 6-0 victory over visiting Shrewsbury on Tuesday evening behind three...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mary Finnegan

Oct 15, 2024

A forward who stands out on attacking penalty corners, Finnegan recorded four goals and two assists in the team’s...

Challenging schedule can’t slow Hillers girls volleyball

Oct 14, 2024

Few high school volleyball teams were as happy to see the calendar flip from September to October as Hopkinton. The...

John George, 77

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 14, 2024

John K. George Jr., 77, died suddenly on Oct. 8, 2024. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (McCarthy) George, to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in...

Phillip Gradie, 85

Aug 30, 2024

Phillip Gradie, 85, passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the husband of...

Rose Crettien, 74

Aug 25, 2024

Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton died Aug. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with...

Letter to the Editor: Herr for Select Board

May 8, 2024

I am happy to be writing this letter on behalf of my fellow candidate for Select Board, Brian Herr. The last two weeks have been very encouraging for me as...

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for Select Board

May 7, 2024

It truly is an honor for me to endorse Kyla McSweeney for Select Board. Kyla was one of the first people I met when I moved to Hopkinton, and I have always...

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

May 7, 2024

Like many residents of Hopkinton, we moved to this town with our four kids for the excellent schools. Since 2011, Hopkinton has been our home, and we enjoy...

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

May 6, 2024

I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Peter Mimmo for Select Board. I have known Peter for over 10 years, after meeting his wife through a mutual friend....

Letter to the Editor: Planning Board chair backs MBTA zoning article

May 5, 2024

I am currently abroad on business, but as the chair of the Planning Board, I wish to express my support for Article 39, MBTA Communities Zoning. The zoning is...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 11: Hopkinton honors its veterans

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 11, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Hopkinton honors veterans with ceremony, appreciation dinner At 11 a.m. at the Hopkinton Senior...