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Historical Society to offer course on Hopkinton history this fall
The Hopkinton Historical Society will offer a new type of program this fall: a class all about the history of Hopkinton. The six-part course begins Sept. 23 and will run weekly through the end of October. It will be taught by Historical Society member Chuck Joseph,...
Library Corner, Sept. 3 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 29: Baypath breaks ground on new shelter
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. Baypath celebrates start of construction for new shelter Representatives from Baypath Humane Society...
Photos: Hopkinton Drug demolition, Day 2
The clearing of the Hopkinton Drug site continued Thursday. After the south-facing wall fell onto the sidewalk and spilled onto Main Street on Wednesday afternoon, workers reinstalled the fencing and organized the debris into a large pile toward the center of the lot.
Select Board sets hearing on Hillers Pizza license for Thursday
The Select Board will hold a public hearing next Thursday (Sept. 4) to consider its options regarding the common victualer's license for Hillers Pizza. The board is set to meet at the Hopkinton High School auditorium at 6 p.m. to review the issue before the public....
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Amelia and Horton
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animals are Amelia and Horton. Here is Baypath's description of Amelia and Horton: "When more than a dozen huskies and shepherds...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 28: Sunday hours return to HPL
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. HPL to open Sundays starting Sept. 7 The Hopkinton Public Library will be open on Sundays once again...
Wall of Hopkinton Drug building collapses onto Main Street
The collapse of a wall of the former Hopkinton Drug building onto Main Street during demolition Wednesday afternoon resulted in a disruption of traffic but no injuries. Hopkinton Police received a 911 call at 2:43 p.m. that the south-facing wall of Hopkinton Drug fell...
Photos: Demolition of Hopkinton Drug begins
Demolition began Wednesday morning on the former Hopkinton Drug building at the corner of Main Street and Cedar Street. Boston-based Parsons Commercial Group, along with Brendon Properties, is redeveloping the property into a multifamily mixed-use development. The...
Photos: Seniors start final year at HHS
Hopkinton High School seniors on Wednesday continued the tradition of gathering in the parking lot and then heading into school en masse on the first day of their final year together.
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 27 edition
ARRESTS August 24 12:37 a.m. Officer Jennifer Manning conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street, and Officers Eva Cann and Kyle Quinzani responded as backup. A 50-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation, OUI liquor and...
EDAB holds initial meeting, talks priorities
The Economic Development Advisory Board met for the first time Tuesday night and discussed some of its key goals. The seven-member Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) originally was proposed by Select Board vice chair Shahidul Mannan as a means to brainstorm...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 27: PolyArts returns to Town Common for 50th anniversary
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. PolyArts Festival set for Sept. 6 on Town Common The Hopkinton PolyArts Festival returns to the Town...
Finance Department explains dormant town accounts appearing on state website
A state website seeking to return unclaimed property or money to its owners has identified 10 dormant accounts under the name of “Town of Hopkinton OBRA.” Findmassmoney.gov is under the purview of the Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of the State Treasurer...
DPW to close Pond Street Friday for tree work
The Department of Public Works announced it will close Pond Street temporarily on Friday for tree work. DPW crews are scheduled to be on Pond Street on Friday between School Street and Spring Street. They will remove a hazardous tree limb near 190 Pond Street. Work...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Aug. 26: DPW earns ecological restoration grant
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. DPW gets $127K to fix Whitehall Brook culverts A grant from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and...
Real Estate Transactions, Aug. 25 edition
U.S. Sen. Markey’s office intervenes to help HPS teachers get overdue federal tax refunds
As the school year rapidly approaches, many teachers in the Hopkinton district have spent the final month of their summer vacation advocating with a federal senator for help in receiving their IRS tax refunds, according to a congressional spokesperson and the...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 25: Historical Society accepts donation of WWI vets’ artifacts
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. Historical Society adds items to collection from Hopkinton WWI general Artifacts from a World War I...
