A report that audited the middle school’s special education program was at the core of several discussions during Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. AthenaK12 Educational Consulting studied SPED services in Grades 6-8 in the fall of 2022, the findings of which...
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 on Tuesday heard preliminary data from Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh ahead of the...
Evelyn M. (Soucier) Friis Simonds, 86, passed away Sept. 16 at Blackstone Valley Rehab after an illness. She is survived by her husband of four years, Stephen Simonds; her four children, Chris Friis and wife Molly of Uxbridge, Charlie Friis and wife Michelle of...
With rain in the forecast for Saturday, Hopkinton Family Day has been canceled. The Friends of Hopkinton, the group that organizes the annual event, made the announcement Thursday night. There are plans to bring back the event next year. UPDATE: As part of its One...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Reina. Here is Baypath's description of Reina: "Reina is a lovable dog who can't wait to meet you! Originally...
The Select Board on Tuesday heard preliminary data from Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh ahead of the budget process, outlining some expected needs and including information about special education in fiscal year 2025. Town Manager Norman Khumalo said the annual budget...
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 police hiring controversy dominated much of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, as members held a...
The 84-year-old man who went missing from The Communities at Golden Pond assisted living last week died Saturday, according to an obituary at the Eaton Funeral Homes website. James Noon, was rescued last Tuesday a short distance from the facility after disappearing...
Marjorie A. Ericson, 100, died peacefully on Sept. 17 at Golden Pond assisted living in Hopkinton. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Stanley E. Ericson, who died in 2001. She leaves children Sandra Linblad and husband Russell of Gainesville, Virginia,...
The police hiring controversy dominated much of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, as members held a discussion with Chief Joseph Bennett about the department’s policy and how board members could become more involved. The controversy started at the Sept. 5 meeting, when...
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 September 12 12:32 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker checked on a...
During a brief meeting on Tuesday, the Elementary School Building Committee learned that the proposed Elmwood School project is likely to receive an additional $1.3 million in reimbursement from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The range previously cited...
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 Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night sought community feedback as the town...
The Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night sought community feedback as the town formulates its response to the state’s MBTA Communities Act. The state adopted the MBTA Communities Law in 2021 to spur the development of multifamily housing by right in...
The Commission on Disability held its first meeting Monday night, electing officers and outlining goals for community engagement and awareness of accessibility issues in town. Holly Morand, also a School Committee member, was elected chair in a 4-0 vote. Alex Danahy...
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. Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest...
The annual Hopkinton Family Day is this Saturday at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School, and organizers have released the entertainment schedule. From 2-6 p.m., there will be free family-friendly activities including inflatables, a dunk tank, face painting, henna...
A group of youngsters from Juniper Trail, in the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, held a bake sale on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, which was Aug. 15. The children raised $800, which they donated to Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The children took the...
Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest grassroots music festival, which is taking place in Hopkinton and Ashland on Saturday, Sept. 30. “It’s like a scavenger hunt for music,” explained Porchfest Organizing...
