Mary Ellen Ross, 84, of Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully Jan. 13 at Golden Pond Assisted Living, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Ross, who died in 2016. She was born in Somerville on...
A number of students from Hopkinton earned selection into the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association (CDMMEA) Senior High School Festival. The concert took place Jan. 13 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Hopkinton musicians included Josh Kim...
The Commission on Disability at its virtual meeting Monday night heard a detailed presentation on building accessibility requirements from one of its members. Member Mike DiMascio, a registered fire protection engineer, explained the scope of several accessibility...
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 is holding a special meeting on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Hopkinton Senior Center to...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have recent drone photos of snow over Hopkinton.
Due to the overnight snowfall, Hopkinton public schools are closed Tuesday. All afternoon and evening events at the schools are canceled as well. Hopkinton received about 2 inches of snow. This is the district's first snow day of the year.
The fate of Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan, who has been linked to a criminal court case involving retired Deputy Chief John "Jay" Porter, will not be decided until Friday because Tuesday's Select Board hearing was rescheduled due to the overnight snowstorm. The...
Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane posted his 300th career victory on Friday with the Hillers' 72-56 victory over Medway. Now in his 24th season, Keane has the team off to an impressive 6-2 start. "It's hard to believe," Keane shared via email. "My...
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 School Committee on Thursday presented its fiscal year 2025 budget of $63,244,790, an increase of...
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team celebrated Senior Night last Wednesday, then dropped a close battle to Norton, 42-40.
I sit here with three editions of the Hopkinton Annual Report, 2020, 2021 and 2022. I note that comparing the 2021 and 2020 reports for the Hopkinton Police Department, there is but one departure from the department. From 2021 to 2022, I believe there were 11. What...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG37w8V5Q64&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 The School Committee on Thursday presented its fiscal year 2025 budget of $63,244,790, an increase of $3,207,037 (5.35%) over last year during a joint public hearing...
This tale takes place between the years 1957 and 1959. The main characters are my friend Jim, the ’47 Chevy and me. Unbeknownst to us, in 1957, the Chevy — more than “just a car” — would be the “magic carpet ride” that would transport us from childhood to the next...
The Hopkinton High School girls indoor track and field team had little time to ease into the 2023-24 season. The Hillers had a dual meet within the first two weeks of starting practice and another one the week after that. “They came at us fast and furious at the...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Hazel. Here is Baypath's description of Hazel: “Introducing Hazel, the epitome of sweetness and charm! This...
When it comes to finding your ideal home, there are many factors to consider. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the details, but don’t overlook the importance of finding a home that’s the perfect size for you. Consider how many people will live in your new home. Are...
Since Cal Karam became the owner of Hopkinton Shell over two years ago, the town has felt like a big family to him. “When customers come inside or bring their cars for service, they ask how we are, and we all talk together,” said Karam. “Recently, I had a minor...
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 Hopkinton Health Department and Project Just Because have combined their efforts to help those in...
