The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed complications with insurance billing for Shingrix that may affect the Health Department’s ability to distribute the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a painful rash that can occur in people over the age of 50 by...
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 and video of the day. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools...
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Monday night that all Hopkinton public schools will be closed Tuesday due to a winter storm. Snow was expected to start late Monday night and continue throughout the day Tuesday. About 3-6 inches of snow is expected by Tuesday...
On Dec. 12, 2022, the Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 was arrested and extradited to the United States to stand trial. For many of the Hopkinton High School drama...
Richard (Richie) Joseph Capalucci, 90, loving husband of the late Donna Capalucci and longtime resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23. Born in Framingham, he was the son of late Negrina (Uva) and Oto Capalucci and brother to the late Tony Capalucci and...
The Hopkinton Police Department announced Monday that it will conduct underage alcohol compliance checks over the next few months. The police will visit each licensed establishment to ensure compliance with all the rules, regulations and policies related to selling or...
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 and video of the day. Leading off the HHS Sports Roundup, Hillers senior Sean Golembiewski became a state...
Coming off his first-place finish in the state Division 2 meet a week earlier, Hopkinton High School senior Sean Golembiewski won the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 7.60 seconds at the state Meet of Champions on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some picturesque photos from around town after the latest winter storm.
Parks & Recreation Director Jay Guelfi will retire later this year, the town announced Friday. "We are grateful to Jay for his dedication to Hopkinton Parks and Recreation,” Parks & Rec Commissioner Dan Terry stated via a town press release. “He has had a...
In 2021, we saw a great increase in the Metrowest Boston home sale prices — up 26.5 percent in some towns. In spring 2022, while some buyers were hoping for a recession and for prices to decline, other buyers were out buying at full force and taking advantage of low...
A citizens’ petition proposed as a private citizen by Trails Coordination and Management Committee chair Peter LaGoy became the main item of debate at the TCMC’s meeting Thursday night, sharply contrasting the perspectives of the chairs of the TCMC and the Upper...
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 and video of the day. Students at Hopkinton High School now can learn anatomy and physiology using authentic and...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Remy. Here is Baypath's description of Remy: “Remy is a big goofball, just look at that smile! He loves to play...
Known affectionately around town as the “cabinet guy,” David Landry of Cabinet Gallery loves telling people he has been in the home industry business since he could walk and talk, and the truth is … he has been. In 1984, Roger Landry opened the Cabinet Gallery...
Students at Hopkinton High School now can learn anatomy and physiology using authentic and interactive 3D images of the human body thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Hopkinton Education Foundation. The grant funded an Anatomage table, a learning tool mainly used in...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
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 and video of the day. Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family....
Hopkinton resident Dwarka (D.N.) Chadha has found success in business, advocacy and family. Through his memoir, “Suitcase: A True and Inspiring Immigrant American Dream Story,” Chadha hopes to inspire others to do the same. After immigrating to the United States in...
As the ski season winds to a close, several Hopkinton skiers are expected to land a spot in the state meet. The boys and girls teams showed constant improvement throughout the year as they have sharpened their racing skills. “We have newer kids on the team and they...
