I am writing to strongly endorse Sandra Irwin for Hopkinton School Committee. I have spent the majority of my career working in government at both the state and municipal levels, and I have seen firsthand how critical effective governance is to the success of a public...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Participation in town government lauded
I’m looking forward to casting my vote for Amy Ritterbusch for Select Board, Kyla McSweeney for School Committee, Adam Munroe for Board of Assessors and Nasiba Mannan for Board of Health. We’re fortunate to have their steady and experienced leadership on those...
Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee
I am writing to express my strong support for my friend Sandra Irwin’s candidacy for the School Committee. As someone who knows Sandra personally, I have seen firsthand the thoughtfulness, integrity and dedication she brings to everything she does. These are all...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
I am writing to express my support of Nasiba Mannan, candidate for reelection for the Board of Health. At a time when public health decisions directly impact residents, it is imperative that we have representatives who are thoughtful, informed and committed to the...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
I am writing to support Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Board of Health on May 18. Nasiba has served on the board for three years and currently chairs it. In that time she has stayed on top of the public health issues that matter to our town, including...
Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee
I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Sravana Krishna for School Committee. Sravana brings a fresh and forward-looking perspective at a time when our schools must adapt to a rapidly changing world. With a master’s degree in computer science and nearly three decades...
Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee
I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the School Committee. Over the past year, as a member of the Hopkinton Select Board, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Kyla, particularly through the school budget process and...
Letter to the Editor: Watson for constable
I’m proud to endorse Jason Watson as a write-in candidate for constable in our upcoming Town Election. What I most admire about Jason is his quiet, consistent commitment to inclusion. He’s the kind of person who notices who’s at the table and who isn’t, and who works...
Letter to the Editor: Watson for constable
I am writing to support Jason Watson for the position of constable (write-in candidate). Jason is a steady and reliable member of our community who understands the importance of keeping residents informed and engaged. The role of constable — serving official letters...
Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive acceptance only fair
As longtime residents of Auciello Drive, we are writing in support of Article 38 at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, which will accept Auciello Drive as a public road. For many of us who have lived here for years, Auciello Drive has never felt separate from Hopkinton. We...
Letter to the Editor: Act of kindness appreciated
I want to share with the community an incident of kindness that happened on Saturday before Easter in front of my house on Sanctuary Lane. I was in my driveway, cleaning out my car. I was nearly done. Suddenly, I was approached by a young woman, dressed as a runner,...
Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee
I am pleased to support Sravana Krishna for the Hopkinton School Committee. As a current member of the committee, I understand the importance of thoughtful, informed leadership, and I believe Sravana would be a strong addition. Sravana has demonstrated a sustained...
Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive should be public road
I'm writing in support of Article 38 and the formal acceptance of Auciello Drive as a public road at Town Meeting. The facts are simple: Auciello Drive was built in the 1990s, and the developer was taking steps to get the road formally accepted by the town but passed...
Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee
I’m writing to express my support of my friend Sravana Krishna for the Hopkinton School Committee. Sravana is a dedicated community member of Hopkinton, serving on multiple boards and committees over the years, including SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory...
Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee
I’m proud to support Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the Hopkinton School Committee. Kyla brings a thoughtful, steady approach to leadership, grounded in real experience in education policy and a desire to to help and support all of the students and families in...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
For the past two years, I have had the pleasure of serving alongside Nasiba Mannan on the Hopkinton Board of Health. As the current chair of the Board of Health, Nasiba has been vigilant in staying on top of all the public health issues facing Hopkinton, from...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
I support Nasiba Mannan 100% to retain her position as a member of the Board of Health (BOH) in Hopkinton. My name is Rick Jacobs. I received my M.D. at UMass Medical School. I served as chair of radiology at Memorial Hospital (now UMass Memorial Hospital) and then...
Letter to the Editor: Knights’ food drive productive
The Bishop Rice Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to express our deep appreciation to the Hopkinton Independent for helping to publicize our annual Food for Families food drive and extend our sincere gratitude to the Hopkinton community for its generosity....
Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee
I am writing in support of my friend Sravan Krishna for School Committee. As a parent and community member for over 30 years, I believe Sravan has the passion and skills needed to move our schools forward. I have known Sravan for three years, and I have seen his...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health
I am writing to formally endorse Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Board of Health. Over the last three years, Nasiba has been a diligent steward of our town’s well-being. She has worked tirelessly to maintain high health standards across our businesses, schools and...













