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Hopkinton man found guilty of negligence, leaving scene in Grove Street crash

by Nick Schofield | November 22, 2024 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

After a two-day bench trial, a judge on Friday found Hopkinton resident Stephen Murphy guilty on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage. On Jan. 4, Murphy was arrested following...

School Committee addresses superintendent search, school calendar

by Susan Gonsalves | November 22, 2024 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

The School Committee on Thursday discussed plans to search for a new superintendent in the wake of Carol Cavanaugh’s impending retirement in June 2025. Members also addressed possible changes to the school calendar and the process they should undertake to gauge public...

School Committee reviews proposed FY 26 budgets, grapples with requests

by Susan Gonsalves | November 22, 2024 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

Budget presentations for fiscal year 2026 dominated Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich introduced the process, showing data from previous years, including ‘actual spending’ numbers and how...

CPC reviews funding requests for Center School, adaptive playground

by Mary Ellen Gambon | November 22, 2024 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

The Community Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night discussed the two most expensive requests for fiscal year 2026 funding, including an adaptive playground and the renovation of the former Center School building. Under the Community Preservation Act...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 22: Leadership MetroWest gets rebrand

by Hopkinton Independent | November 22, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Leadership MetroWest revamps brand, website Brandon Ward, executive director of Leadership MetroWest,...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Nov. 21: PJB looks for giving tree donations

by Hopkinton Independent | November 21, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Project Just Because sets up giving trees across Hopkinton Project Just Because is continuing its...

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Select Board receives positive report on town’s financial accounts

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Nov 20, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v18j2B4LD3M&ab_channel=HCAM Town Treasurer/Collector CJ Paquette updated the Select Board on the status of the town’s...

Articles on Special Town Meeting warrant cover MBTA Communities Act, budget matters

Nov 17, 2024

There are a number of articles on the warrant for Monday’s Special Town Meeting that span everything from tax...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Town continues to wait for Verizon

Nov 15, 2024

The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that Eversource will continue to perform...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: McKinley

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 14, 2024

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is McKinley. Here...

Business Briefs: RoslinCT wins manufacturing award

Nov 11, 2024

RoslinCT, a Hopkinton-based biotechnology company, was recognized recently as a Manufacturer of the Year by the...

Library Corner, Nov. 13 edition

Nov 11, 2024

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....

Planning retirement, Cavanaugh reflects on superintendent tenure

by Susan Gonsalves | Nov 15, 2024

During a phone interview with the Hopkinton Independent on Friday, Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh said she considers it a “blessing to work in such...

Hope may be on horizon for Sunshine Preschool to prevent anticipated June 2025 closure

Nov 12, 2024

After learning about its impending closure in June 2025, parents of students at an iconic preschool are stepping up to...

Schools Notebook: HHS Drama to present ‘Addams Family Musical’

Nov 11, 2024

Hopkinton High School’s Drama Department plans to spook and delight audiences this month as it brings “The Addams...

Photos: Girls soccer battles Newton North

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 10, 2024

Hopkinton High School girls soccer lost its Division 1 postseason match against Newton North on Friday in a 1-0 decision. Hopkinton ends its season at 16-2-2.

HHS Sports Roundup: Girls volleyball spikes Dartmouth

Nov 7, 2024

The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team picked up its second win in the state tournament Wednesday night,...

Photos: HHS girls soccer starts postseason with win over Shrewsbury

Nov 6, 2024

Hopkinton High School girls soccer claimed a 6-0 victory over Shrewsbury on Tuesday night, starting off the team's...

Karla Passler, 56

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 4, 2024

Karla R. Passler, 56, of Hopkinton and formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 1, 2024. Born in Worcester, she is the daughter of...

Esther McKenzie, 90

Oct 16, 2024

Esther G. McKenzie (Brown), 90, of Hopkinton passed away, peacefully, while surrounded by her family on Oct. 15, 2024....

James Jordan, 87

Oct 15, 2024

James J. Jordan, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 13, 2024. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Eleanor...

Letter to the Editor: Police interaction appreciated

Aug 25, 2024

I just want to give some positive recognition to the Hopkinton Police. I was playing tennis with my 11-year-old son [earlier this summer]. My other son was...

Letter to the Editor: The Preserve pushes back on rezoning

Aug 14, 2024

I noticed the Planning Board is circling back to The Preserve and across the street as the parcels to be rezoned for the state’s high-density housing [as part...

Letter to the Editor: Legacy Farms North Road needs signage

Aug 13, 2024

Legacy Farms North Road runs for 2 miles between Routes 135 and 85. Over the past three years, the road has attracted an increasing number of vehicles and...

Letter to the Editor: Chemicals leave mark on lake

Aug 13, 2024

I would like to share some observations after the poisoning of Lake Maspenock that occurred in mid-June. The water birds left — swans, geese, eagles, heron,...

Letter to the Editor: Return of parade appreciated

Jul 4, 2024

I just want to say a quick “Thank You!” to all who participated in the Horribles Parade. Thanks specifically to Ken Weismantel for his persistence in...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Nov. 19: Voters pass all STM articles

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 19, 2024 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Voters approve all STM articles, debate meals excise tax Voters approved all eight articles on the...