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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...

NEWS

I-495 north/I-90 east ramp closure set for Friday

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 14, 2024

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 495 northbound in Hopkinton will close for...

Court documents detail investigation into school custodian

Nov 6, 2024

New information outlines the case against Benjamin Hogan, the Hopkinton Middle School custodian charged with...

As drought continues, Fire Department bans outdoor burning

Nov 6, 2024

A press release put out by the Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday underscores just how bad drought conditions in...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 7, 2024

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Milo. Here is...

Library Corner, Oct. 30 edition

Oct 28, 2024

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....

Photos: The Haunt at Metrowest YMCA

Oct 27, 2024

Hopkinton Center for the Arts held its final performances of The Haunt: A Wedding in Deadwoodville this weekend at the...

Court documents detail investigation into school custodian

by Nick Schofield | Nov 6, 2024

New information outlines the case against Benjamin Hogan, the Hopkinton Middle School custodian charged with possession of child pornography. Documents that...

District excels in Niche rankings of schools nationwide

Oct 3, 2024

Hopkinton had an impressive showing at the local, state and national level in the 2025 Niche Best Schools K-12...

Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

Oct 3, 2024

The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced its dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a...

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer, field hockey win tourney openers

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 3, 2024

The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team opened postseason play Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 home victory over Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech in a...

Photos: HHS boys golf tops Westborough

Oct 10, 2024

The Hopkinton High School boys golf team faced Westborough at Hopkinton Country Club on Wednesday, posting a 235-250...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero

Oct 8, 2024

The Princeton-bound Recupero, known for her elite footwork, had 17 goals and nine assists through 11 games as the...

Gary Merrill, 85

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 9, 2024

Gary L. Merrill, 85, of Sandwich passed away Sept. 28, 2024. He was preceded in passing by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Wilma R. Merrill...

Donna Baldwin, 75

Aug 23, 2024

Donna Marie Irvine Baldwin, 75, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, at her home in Kinston, North...

Robert Parent, 90

Aug 20, 2024

Robert M. Parent, 90, died Aug. 18, 2024, at home in Holliston after a period of declining health. He was the loving...

Letter to the Editor: Resident wants more complete coverage

May 3, 2024

In my opinion, the press holds an important position as the “Fourth Estate,” with responsibility to serve as a watchdog on government. In that regard, I’m...

Letter to the Editor: HDTC condemns racism in town

Apr 30, 2024

The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) has voted unanimously to make a donation to the Hopkinton Public Library enabling the purchase of a set of...

Letter to the Editor: Support sought for zoning change

Apr 30, 2024

Article 40 at the May 6 Annual Town Meeting is a zoning map change proposed for 1 Colonial Avenue, 81 Hayden Rowe Street and 83 Hayden Rowe Street via a...

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Apr 30, 2024

I have enjoyed the pleasure and the privilege of getting to know Peter Mimmo as a good friend and neighbor. Peter currently serves on the Hopkinton Board of...

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for Select Board

Apr 29, 2024

I write in support of Kyla McSweeney for one of the open Hopkinton Select Board positions. I have known Kyla and her family for over a decade. Her decision to...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 8: HHS girls teams start postseason strong

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 8, 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. HHS girls teams off to strong postseason start The postseason always is an exciting time, especially...

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

School Committee addresses superintendent search, school calendar

School Committee reviews proposed FY 26 budgets, grapples with requests

CPC reviews funding requests for Center School, adaptive playground

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

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

NEWS

I-495 north/I-90 east ramp closure set for Friday

Court documents detail investigation into school custodian

As drought continues, Fire Department bans outdoor burning

FEATURED

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo

Library Corner, Oct. 30 edition

Photos: The Haunt at Metrowest YMCA

EDUCATION

Court documents detail investigation into school custodian

District excels in Niche rankings of schools nationwide

Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

SPORTS

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer, field hockey win tourney openers

Photos: HHS boys golf tops Westborough

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero

OBITUARIES

Gary Merrill, 85

Donna Baldwin, 75

Robert Parent, 90

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Resident wants more complete coverage

Letter to the Editor: HDTC condemns racism in town

Letter to the Editor: Support sought for zoning change

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for Select Board

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 8: HHS girls teams start postseason strong

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