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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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Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 20 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 20, 2024

ARRESTS November 15 4:20 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a...

CPC faces ‘tough decisions’ as it reviews FY 26 funding applications

Nov 15, 2024

The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night continued to review projects requesting fiscal year...

I-495 north/I-90 east ramp closure set for Friday

Nov 14, 2024

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 495...

Professional Insights: How can business owners plan for an exit?

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 14, 2024

If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all...

Photos: Legacy Farms Phase 3 Diwali celebration

Nov 10, 2024

Residents from Legacy Farms Phase 3 held their annual Diwali celebration at Keefe Regional Technical School in...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milo

Nov 7, 2024

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...

Superintendent Cavanaugh announces retirement at end of school year

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 15, 2024

Hopkinton Superintendent of Schools Carol Cavanaugh announced that she will retire at the end of the school year. In a letter to school families, Cavanaugh...

Teen creates art boxes with ‘heart and hard work’ for children in need

Nov 7, 2024

Cherylann Walsh, president and founder of the nonprofit Project Just Because, describes Hopkinton High School junior...

Court documents detail investigation into school custodian

Nov 6, 2024

New information outlines the case against Benjamin Hogan, the Hopkinton Middle School custodian charged with...

HHS Sports Roundup: Girls soccer, girls volleyball, field hockey bow out

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 8, 2024

Friday was not kind to Hopkinton High School’s tournament teams, as girls soccer and girls volleyball both fell at home. Soccer suffered a 1-0 loss in the...

HHS Sports Roundup: Girls soccer, field hockey post tourney wins

Nov 5, 2024

The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team started the postseason with a bang, posting a 6-0 victory over visiting...

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer, field hockey win tourney openers

Nov 3, 2024

The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team opened postseason play Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 home victory over...

Wayne Merrifield, 72

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 2, 2024

Wayne Wright Merrifield, 72, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Oct. 28, 2024, after a brave battle with...

John George, 77

Oct 14, 2024

John K. George Jr., 77, died suddenly on Oct. 8, 2024. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (McCarthy) George, to whom he...

Gary Merrill, 85

Oct 9, 2024

Gary L. Merrill, 85, of Sandwich passed away Sept. 28, 2024. He was preceded in passing by the love of his life, his...

Letter to the Editor: Herbicide use in lake not worth risk

Jun 17, 2024

The Town of Hopkinton’s decision to use herbicides in North Pond [Lake Maspenock] runs contrary to prior engineering studies, science and environmental...

Letter to the Editor: Downtown project results disappointing

Jun 16, 2024

West Main Street has become incredibly difficult to navigate by car. The sidewalks are absurdly wide and serve no immediate purpose. The roadway is...

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

May 19, 2024

I would like to endorse Peter Mimmo for the Select Board. There are a number of reasons for why I believe Peter will be a great addition to the Select Board....

Letter to the Editor: Herr, Clark for Select Board

May 17, 2024

I am writing to endorse Brian Herr for a position on the Hopkinton Select Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Brian both personally and professionally....

Letter to the Editor: Mimmo for Select Board

May 16, 2024

Dear neighbors, I am writing with passionate support of Peter Mimmo for the Hopkinton Select Board. Peter has unique expertise in matters specifically...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Nov. 18: Fire risk remains high as HFD combats brush fires

by Hopkinton Independent | Nov 18, 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. As HFD battles more brush fires, reducing hazards is key The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a...