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. HOP organizes recovery-related arts programs with HCA Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention and the...
Three men were convicted last week in Middlesex Superior Court of charges stemming from a large-scale burglary ring targeting South Asian homeowners in 25 towns, including Hopkinton, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. The defendants all are...
During a brief meeting Monday night, the Board of Health discussed the current state of health care both statewide and nationally, along with the board’s options to address those issues. During its previous meeting in July, the Board of Health began drafting a...
Town officials and Verizon representatives agreed Tuesday morning on a four-day per week work schedule for the Main Street Corridor Project, according to the Select Board's project liaison. In a text message to the Independent, Select Board member Brian Herr stated...
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. Board to consider four firms in search for potential new town counsel The Select Board is set to...
Town officials have been making headway on resolving a scheduling disagreement with Verizon on its time frame for completing its work on the Main Street Corridor project, although a finalized schedule has not yet been achieved. In a phone interview with the...
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. Regie Gibson to perform charity event at HCA in September The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will host...
Robert E. Maschi, 89, of Hopkinton passed away Aug. 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Framingham, he was the son of the late Romeo Maschi and Angie (Maschi) Cuveroni. A graduate of Framingham High School Class of 1953, he...
Dorothy Jean Pyne (Scagnelli), lovingly known as Dottie, passed away Aug. 6, 2025. She was born Nov. 2, 1939, in Framingham to Paul and Dorothy (Keogh) Scagnelli. Raised in Ashland, she graduated in 1957 from Ashland High School, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader....
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday discussed a homeowner’s request for the removal of two trees on OSPC land in order to install solar panels on private property. Chair Ed Harrow explained that the homeowner lives at 58 Cedar Street Extension, just...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced additional ramp closures at the Interstate 90/I-495 interchange in Hopkinton for next week. The ramps from I-90 eastbound and westbound to I-495 southbound will close Tuesday night at 11 p.m. and open up at 5...
The Department of Public Works announced road paving is scheduled on three streets next week. The affected roads are: Whalen Road, Colella Farm Road and Nicholas Road. Crews will pave Whalen Road on Monday, and Colella Farm Road and Nicholas Road on Tuesday. Work...
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. Boundless Bakery to offer vegan baked goods with new location Boundless Bakery hopes to open its new...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFBV4Xma-wU&t=883s&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 4-0 to continue the hearing on a notice of intent for a proposed one-story office and retail building off Lumber Street in order to review further...
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced its dean’s list for the spring semester. Hopkinton residents recognized were Jessica Applebaum, Jahan Bahri, Ailene Barry, Virendra Bhawsar, Julian Bianchi, Elise Blackstock, Caleb Burke, Ethan Champlin, Shivali...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Samuel. Here is Baypath's description of Samuel: "Looking for a smart, energetic companion? Meet Samuel! “This...
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. Town continues mosquito control activities as West Nile detected in region The Health Department on...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
