Ronald Wat has a sage piece of advice for anyone thinking about running a marathon. “If you want to run a marathon, sign up early and you will run a marathon,” he said. Wat’s wisdom comes from years of running experience. Now 70 years old, the Chicago-based runner has...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Frank. Here is Baypath's description of Frank: “This big, handsome shepherd mix is ready for a fresh start....
Tracey Stearns, a native of the Baltimore area, didn’t become an active runner until she was in her mid-30s. She is making up for lost time, running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the South Asian Circle of Hopkinton as part of her quest to complete the world’s seven...
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 seeks volunteers for Economic Development Board Hopkinton residents now have an opportunity to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUp-T6tWTg The Conservation Commission on Tuesday discussed a glitch in the Charleswood School plans, as an intermittent ditch was discovered north of the site. “I wish we were before you guys under better circumstances,” said Claire...
The Parks & Recreation Department will move forward on the second phase of the Pyne Field project after a unanimous vote on a design for the field’s parking lot by the Parks & Rec Commission at its Tuesday night meeting. “Our primary focus is to zero in on an...
What role did Hopkinton play in the early days of the American Revolution? An upcoming presentation sponsored by the Hopkinton Historical Society looks to answer that question. This May, Chuck Joseph will be giving a talk on the history of Hopkinton in the 1700s, with...
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...
ARRESTS April 1 10:36 p.m. A caller reported a male passed out in his vehicle on West Main Street for about 30 minutes. Officers Nicholas Saletnik, Aline Matos, Tyler Staback and Matthew LaTour responded along with the Fire Department. A 24-year-old from Milford was...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZfYi0a2uQ&t=1913s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously that the town’s fire and police chiefs either met or exceeded expectations during their respective annual performance reviews. 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. Parks & Rec to wait for Select Board approval on annual Horribles Parade On Tuesday night, chair...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNYJcPDZNzQ&ab_channel=HCAM In a brief meeting Monday night, the Planning Board voted 8-0-1 to remove an article from the May 5 Annual Town Meeting warrant that sought to rezone the corner of South Street and Hayward Street from...
Alex Brito always has been a big supporter of veterans and the military, so he was excited to jump at the chance to run his first Boston Marathon in support of Hopkinton’s Veterans Celebration Committee. “I have a deep respect for military veterans,” Brito, 32, wrote...
Anyone in Metrowest, from kindergartners through senior citizens, can tap into their creative side this summer at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. “The summer is a great time for youngsters or adults to try something new or immerse themselves in something they...
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. 'Artful' program brings on Nipmuc speaker for open mic event To tie in with an upcoming land...
Anna Gammal, a longtime resident and owner of Body n’ Beyond Massage Therapy on South Street, recently was selected for induction into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the World Massage Festival in Las Vegas on July 29. “I am honored...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
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. Clerici to speak at HPL about Boston Marathon history April 14 Bestselling author Paul Clerici will...
