UPDATE, Dec. 21: Wednesday's match has been postponed. The Hopkinton High School wrestling team is scheduled to compete in a Coaches vs. Cancer event this Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Ashland Middle School. The Hillers will take on Ashland High School in a match that will...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Anna, a 4-month-old kitten. Here is Baypath's description of Anna: Anna is from a litter of kittens named after the movie...
Janet Marie Baker, 72, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 15 at her home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Edith Buttlar and wife of David Earl Baker, who died in 2013. She was a graduate of Dedham High School, Class of 1967. Janet spent many years as an...
Patricia Hughes Hart, 89, passed away peacefully Dec. 10. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, John Hart. Born in Springfield and raised in Hinsdale, Pat attended Larson College, graduating as a medical technician. She worked at Yale-New Haven Hospital...
In addition to re-implementing the mandatory mask policy at Hopkinton High School by a 3-2 vote, the School Committee discussed other issues at its meeting Thursday night. Special education costs rise Karen Zaleski, the student services district director, noted that...
George “Frank” Francis Seile Jr., 76, of Grafton and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Dec. 16 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, he was the son of the late Louise Evelyn Nickerson and George Francis...
The School Committee on Thursday voted 3-2 to re-institute the mandatory mask policy at Hopkinton High School beginning today after a nearly hour-long discussion. “Everyone, I’m sure, has been hearing about the school outbreak,” said Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh....
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 emailed the schools community on Thursday to address a...
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the schools community on Thursday to address a widely shared post on the social media platform TikTok that refers to a threat to school safety "for every school in the USA, even elementary," on Friday (Dec. 17). "The post appears...
There has been much discussion about how dangerous West Main Street is in front of Cumberland Farms. No left turn could help, but I haven’t heard any discussion about lowering the speed limit in that stretch of roadway. I’ve observed drivers merging from 495 onto West...
The Hopkinton Health Department and the Hopkinton Public Schools issued a joint statement Thursday with guidance for those who plan to travel internationally during the winter break. The press release indicates that the town as adopted the Centers for Disease Control...
After the mess that was 2020, we had high hopes that 2021 would be easier to navigate. And it was. Except it wasn’t. Looking for a word to describe this past year? It’s complicated. The COVID-19 pandemic raged at the start of 2021, but by November vaccinated students...
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. In an era when police nationwide have faced increased scrutiny, particularly in schools,...
In an era when police nationwide have faced increased scrutiny, particularly in schools, Officer Phil Powers is a shining example of what a community officer should be. The veteran Hopkinton school resource officer of more than 20 years reflected on his career and his...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Dec. 15, Hopkinton’s...
The Conservation Commission at its Tuesday night meeting continued the Connelly Farms subdivision project hearing until Jan. 4 but acknowledged that the process “is at the 5-yard line.” Scott Goddard, representing Ravenwood LLC and developer Ron Nation, said that the...
As a member of the Hopkinton Garden Club, we would like to thank you for publishing [the Dec. 8 website] photo of the downed “Welcome to Hopkinton” sign. The Hopkinton Garden Club had this sign made about 20 years ago, with contributions from the Hopkinton Women’s...
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. Health Director Shaun McAuliffe said that while the town continues to be one of top...
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe said that while the town continues to be one of top vaccinated communities in the commonwealth, there has been an ongoing surge in cases this month. McAuliffe said there have been 99 cases since Dec. 1, and he expects it to be closer to...
At Tuesday's Select Board meeting, the board approved awarding a common victualer license to Cheryl Kiefer for Lone Wolf BBQ, a new restaurant that will take the spot at 24 Main Street previously occupied by Bittersweet. Kiefer said the establishment hasn’t settled on...
