The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday discussed two subdivisions under development by the Nation family involving the donation of open space. Debate arose over the OSPC’s submitting letters endorsing the land swaps to the Planning Board and...
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. At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, members met with representatives of the Special Education...
At Thursday's School Committee meeting, members met with representatives of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council to review where things stand following last year’s volatility. Last March, working with a mediator, the School Committee and SEPAC mapped out a...
One of the Hopkinton residents on the co-op team, Jean recorded 10 points through January, tallying eight goals along with two assists. “Lucey is a dynamic forward for the Hillers with a great skill set and energy that she uses in games,” coach Ron Chin shared. “Lucey...
The Hopkinton Department of Land Use, Planning and Permitting (DLUPP) is asking community members to provide feedback by filling out the following survey via Google Forms. This survey is part of an ongoing effort to evaluate and improve DLUPP services for the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-month-old Diesel. Here is Baypath's description of Diesel: “Meet Diesel, a goofy 8-month-old pup in search of his forever...
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 Select Board at its nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday night tackled several key items, including...
Carol Anne Benzon Dandrade, 74, a resident of Lewes, Delaware, died Jan. 23 surrounded by her family. Carol, daughter of Lewis and Eleanor Benzon, was born in Philadelphia and raised in Malverne, Long Island, New York, and Ocean City, New Jersey. She was the wife of...
Nancy Tinnel Emrick, 63, of Saco, Maine, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Jan. 14 surrounded by her children and a close friend. Nancy was a generous, kind, thoughtful woman who always put others ahead of herself. She was an animal lover, enjoyed spending time...
The Select Board at its nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday night tackled several key items, including the $123.5 million fiscal year 2025 consolidated budget submission and the proposed articles for May’s Annual Town Meeting. Town Manager Norman Khumalo appeared before...
ARRESTS None this week. [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 January 23 2:07 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of the...
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 packed the Select Board chamber Tuesday night, spilling into the hallway to show their...
Residents packed the Select Board chamber Tuesday night, spilling into the hallway to show their support for Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan and stressing his competence and compassion. Brennan has been accused by the town of violating HPD policies for not...
Eugene F. Bartlett, 88, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Jan. 16 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Dorothy (Hazen) Bartlett and the loving father of Robin J. Beauparlant and husband Albert of Harrisville, Rhode...
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. At its regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 18, the School Committee publicly announced its intent to...
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Hopkinton High School at the conclusion of the Ashland-Hopkinton boys basketball game (which starts at 6:30). All boys and girls ages 9-14 can participate. The competition is an annual event...
We missed the boat when Marathon Elementary School was named. We now have a chance to change that! The new Elmwood replacement school should be named the Head of the Charles River School. The wetlands on the east side of Hayden Rowe around the schools go through a...
The School Committee, in keeping with its Policy FF-Naming of Facilities or Events, is beginning the process of naming the Elmwood School replacement building, which will be a Grade 2-4 school situated next to the Marathon Elementary School on Hayden Rowe Street. At...
