Hopkinton High School girls indoor track and field coach Jean Cann is accurate when she says this year’s team is not quite as strong as in seasons past, but she also is comparing the team against the program’s incredibly lofty standards. The Hillers lost two meets...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Digital cards available Those without a library card or...
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. While Hopkinton has continued to see an improvement in the number of COVID cases, the town...
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team saw its seven-game win streak come to an end Sunday with a 66-55 loss to visiting Norwood. The Mustangs jumped out to a 23-12 lead after one quarter and maintained a 13-point lead heading into the final period. Hopkinton...
While Hopkinton has continued to see an improvement in the number of COVID cases, the town continues to be listed by the CDC as “high risk for community transmission” and is at least a few days away from getting out of that designation, Health Director Shaun McAuliffe...
It’s a big election year for Connor Degan. In addition to planning Hopkinton’s elections as town clerk, Degan is running for two positions in separate elections. The first is for his town clerk position in the Annual Town Election in May. The second is for state...
The Planning Board at its hearing Monday night decided to continue the hearing on the Massachusetts Laborers’ Training Center until March 7 so that the drawings could include the building heights and provide more detail on the lighting plans. Other concerns addressed...
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. The School Committee met for nearly three hours Thursday night to tackle some longstanding...
Judge Paul William Danahy Jr., “Papa,” age 93, passed away in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 1 after a brief illness. Born April 19, 1928, in Framingham, he was loved and respected by all who knew him, and his qualities were many: kind, generous, considerate, fair, wise,...
Joseph (Moon) M. Mulvey Jr., 87, of North Falmouth passed away on Jan. 30. He was born May 15, 1934, in Dorchester to Evelyn (Mauriello) and Joseph M. Mulvey. Joe was married to his college sweetheart, Janet A. (Jodaitis) of Gardner. They settled down with their big...
Editor's note: This story was updated with a statement from Joe Markey. The School Committee met for nearly three hours Thursday night to tackle some longstanding controversial topics, including the mask policy debate and the approval of the school calendar that now...
Editor's note: This story was updated with a statement from Joe Markey. The School Committee at its Thursday night meeting responded to a complaint by a Hopkinton resident against two School Committee members, Joe Markey and Meg Tyler, saying that they were in...
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. The Hopkinton Police Department provided an update regarding its investigation into an...
Hopkinton schools will be closed Friday due to a forecast that calls for freezing rain in the morning, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Thursday night. This marks the second weather-related cancellation of the school year. Schools also were closed on Jan. 7...
Editor's note: This story was updated Feb. 3 with additional information from the Hopkinton Police Department. The Hopkinton Police Department announced that it is investigating an incident that occurred last month in the area of 7 East Main Street, and it is seeking...
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 Ireland. Here is Baypath's description of Ireland: “Ireland loves yummy snacks like salmon and chicken. She is...
At its meeting Wednesday night, the Upper Charles Trail Committee addressed feedback it has received about its trail proposal and discussed ways to better connect with the public about its goals and ideas. UCTC Chair Jane Moran explained that the committee has “just...
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. Town Manager Norman Khumalo was to present the consolidated fiscal year 2023 budget to the...
