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 officials recommend caution as avian influenza affects birds in Massachusetts Town officials are...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Krypto. Here is Baypath's description of Krypto: "Krypto is a playful and loving pup with a heart of gold. This...
Millar isn’t just the top hurdler in the league, he finished a half-second ahead of his nearest competitor in the Tri-Valley League Showcase. He also finished fourth in the 55-meter dash and long jumps over 20 feet. And coach Mike Donahue believes the best is yet to...
The Hopkinton Police Department’s deputy chief confirmed that the department is investigating incidents over the past few weeks where the occupants of a vehicle allegedly shot at homes in the same neighborhood with a BB gun. In a Feb. 5 email to the Independent,...
Town officials announced early Thursday morning that all town offices and schools — with the exception of public safety — are physically closed due to the impending storm. "Employees capable of working remotely will be available and checking email, so remote services...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG January 28 1:21 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin issued a winter parking ban warning to a vehicle on Walcott Street. 5:18 a.m. A walk-in handed in a found driver’s license. 8:04 a.m. Sgt. Aaron O’Neil and Officers Noah Buentello and Aline...
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. Grant awarded by state will help replace HFD thermal cameras, ice suits The Hopkinton Fire Department...
Ahead of an impending snowstorm, Hopkinton Public School officials have notified parents and caregivers about the potential for a snow day on Thursday. "At this time, I am not prepared to make a decision about whether school will be open tomorrow," Superintendent of...
The Hopkinton Historical Commission approved a motion Tuesday night to encourage the relocation of a proposed plaque honoring enslaved Hopkinton residents from the Town Common to the Hughes/Colella properties on Hayden Rowe Street. “I think that’s a good location,”...
A new restaurant will be coming to Main Street this spring, replacing Central Public House, as 42 Main Street changes hands. Dennis Wilson, the owner of Central Public House, is in the final stages of closing a deal with a group of buyers who intend to open a new...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMirlDGCt0w The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed the fiscal year 2026 budget public safety requests, noting that some items that had not been approved in previous fiscal years’ budgets now are critical. Meaghan DeRaad, the 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. Registration for summer Parks & Rec programs opens today Residents looking for something fun to...
The Hopkinton Special Olympics basketball team played its annual game against the Hopkinton High School freshman team Monday night. The game normally is played on Martin Luther King Day but was postponed due to snow.
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. School Committee hopes to recruit residents for superintendent search The search for a new Hopkinton...
The Open Space Preservation Commission met briefly Monday afternoon to unanimously approve a warrant article submission regarding the potential donation of open space on Frankland Road. Articles for the warrant for the May 5 Town Meeting were due by 5 p.m., which...
A Hopkinton man was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of tax evasion in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for failing to pay excise taxes on vaping products he sold at his businesses. Ashraf Youssef, 62, was the owner of AAA Smoke...
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. Blue Square Pizza raises $150K from community to fund 2 new locations With a unique method of...
During a brief Zoom meeting Thursday night, the School Committee voted to sponsor a warrant article for an adaptive playground to be located at Marathon School. With its current wording, the article would ask the town to “vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from...
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 Commission discusses band selection for summer concert series The Parks &...
