The annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was held Saturday at Hopkinton High School. The event included a 5K road race, kids color run and family fun day.
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Hopkins student creates clothing brand, publishes book
The founder of the e-commerce clothing brand Speerotee said he draws inspiration for his designs from the things he loves. On the company website, the designer champions the idea that his clothing is meant to celebrate the liveliness and uniqueness of the individuals...
HHS unified track grows in multiple ways
The Hopkinton High School unified track and field team, which combines athletes with intellectual disabilities and team partners from the school, was bigger this year than last. And coach Chip Collins said the growth manifested itself in more than just the numbers....
Library Corner, June 18 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. ALL AGES...
Real Estate Transactions, June 16 edition
Letter to the Editor: Better late than never
Around 1970, we had a couple of incidents of fire equipment having trouble coming out of the station to answer a call. Fire Chief Arthur Stewart went before the Board of Selectmen to ask for red lights to be installed to stop traffic when we had an emergency call....
Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 16: Select Board to hold public hearing on water/sewer rates
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. Public hearing to gather community feedback on FY 26 water and sewer recommendations Residents will...
Letter to the Editor: Town should support HYFS
After reading the letter to the editor titled “HYFS a community cornerstone at risk," I felt it is important to add to this high level of concern from my own life experience. Families who come to the United States from other nations often embark on a journey driven by...
HPD investigates recent residential mailbox vandalism incidents
The Hopkinton Police Department alerted the public about “a slew of mailbox vandalisms across town” in a Facebook post early Saturday afternoon. In a follow-up email to the Independent later Saturday, HPD Detective Sgt. Gregg DeBoer explained that there were “three or...
Work on I-495/I-90 ramps continues through Thursday
Work on the Interstate 90 eastbound to Interstate 495 northbound ramp and the I-495 to I-90 westbound ramp in Hopkinton is set to pick up again this week starting Sunday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The I-90 eastbound ramp to I-495...
CPC votes to extend deadlines for projects not yet completed
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night voted unanimously to extend the completion deadline dates for outstanding projects after receiving quarterly project updates from representatives. The Parks & Recreation Department previously...
School Committee reorganizes, bids superintendent farewell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ9hbzkeHgA&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Reorganization and recognitions were on the agenda at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Kyla McSweeney was elected chair and Susan Stephenson was chosen as vice...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 13: Talk on early Hopkinton history set for Monday
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. Joseph to present talk on Hopkinton in the 1700s The date is set for a history talk that will explore...
UPDATE: Hillers Pizza owner Sismanis to serve jail time after being found guilty of indecent assault, witness intimidation
[Editor’s note: Readers are warned that this story includes descriptions of indecent assault and battery. It has been updated twice since its original posting with additional details.] Hillers Pizza owner Petros “Peter” Sismanis was found guilty of indecent assault...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Malu
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 Malu. Here is Baypath's description of Malu: "Malu is a bouncy bundle of energy who’s ready to start her next...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 12: Select Board member selling home, plans to stay in Hopkinton
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. Herr says move 'will not affect' role on Select Board Select Board member Brian Herr is in the...
Accuser, witness take stand in day one of Sismanis trial
[Editor’s note: Readers are warned that this story includes descriptions of alleged indecent assault and battery.] Jurors in Framingham District Court on Wednesday heard the opening statements and testimony from the commonwealth’s first two witnesses in the alleged...
HHS softball falls in state semis
Through five innings Wednesday, it appeared that the Hopkinton High School softball team might find a way to knock off Bedford and its dominant pitcher, Alyx Rossi, the Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts. Things went south in the sixth, however, and the...
Arrests/Police Log, June 11 edition
ARRESTS June 5 7:59 a.m. On Main Street, Robert Ekross arrested a 41-year-old from Uxbridge on a warrant. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, June 11: HPL to host all-ages summer reading program
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 challenges readers to 'level up' their summer reading The Hopkinton Public Library is launching a...
