The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. 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 will have...
When Dick Hoyt passed away in March 2021, it seemed fitting to honor his legacy with a road race. Hoyt competed in more than 1,000 endurance events and 32 Boston Marathons while pushing his son, Rick, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth. When it came time...
ARRESTS April 20 1:25 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on Main Street and Sergeant William Burchard responded as backup. A 26-year-old Milford resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation, leaving scene of property damage,...
During Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, representatives from the town’s emergency services and Eversource discussed plans for an emergency response test for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Wilson Street. The test is scheduled for Thursday, May 4,...
The Planning Board at its virtual meeting Monday night swiftly handled five hearings in less than two hours, with more than 50 people attending via Zoom. South Street zoning petition withdrawn Chair Gary Trendel announced that the citizens’ petition regarding a...
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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, for David Kraus and his family, the pandemic was a chance to take...
The Hopkinton Women’s Club’s Boston Marathon runner, Beth Hankin, is hosting a Fitness for Charity fundraiser on Thursday, May 4, from 7-9 p.m. at The Gym in Milford (196 East Main Street). Tickets are $25 each and include one fitness class (spin or boot camp) as well...
ARRESTS April 14 12:25 a.m. Officer Augusto Diaz conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street and subsequently arrested a 30-year-old from Shelburne Falls and charged him with OUI liquor and a rate of speed exceeding the posted limit. [Editor's note: 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. Local runners participating in Monday’s 127th Boston Marathon had an extra boost at the start, with...
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. The 127th Boston Marathon got off to a wet but clean start in Hopkinton on Monday morning, with some...
Twenty-two students from Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America club qualified at a state event to attend the National Leadership Conference on April 26-30 in Anaheim, California. In addition, Dhruv Shah was elected state president and Vainavi...
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. The 127th Boston Marathon is today. Click here for detailed information about road closures, race...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, work will begin on Tuesday to continue the service connections to buildings between Muffin House Cafe and Hayden Rowe Street. Connections inside these buildings will take place on a future date. No work will be...
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. A close friend's bravery in her battle with a brain tumor inspired Hopkinton's Kim Niemi to take on a...
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. Darsh Trivedi was motivated to run in the Boston Marathon because of the unconventional inspiration...
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. Hopkinton Fire Chief Bill Miller on Tuesday announced that the Easter morning house fire at 69...
After having competed in the Boston Marathon twice, Kayla McCann will join Tough Ruck Nation to complete the Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston For the Fallen on April 16 while carrying a 35-pound rucksack on her back. “I’ve been running since I was in sixth grade. I joined 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. Sunday morning’s two-alarm fire that caused the death of a man and a dog and sent a woman to 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. The Hopkinton Fire Department announced that a man died in a house fire on Hayward Street early...
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. Creations recognizing women’s empowerment by photographer Chelsea Bradway and Renaissance woman Bobbi...
