Letter to the Editor

I am writing in support of John Coutinho for Select Board, and to ask for your support as well. In the 20-plus years I’ve been in Hopkinton, I’ve seen firsthand John’s commitment to the town, marveling at how he attended every major event. He has served on numerous...

I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may not know this, as the committees that he has served on do not receive much public attention, but they are critical for the town’s...

I am urging all Hopkinton voters to re-elect Mary Jo LaFreniere to another term on the [Select Board]. Mary Jo has spent many years working and advocating for the Town of Hopkinton from being an assessor to serving on the [Select Board], giving so much of herself to...

I am delighted to support Shahidul (pronounced Shah-hee-dool) Mannan for Hopkinton‘s Select Board. Shahidul has an impressive business career, but also is an exemplary human being who thinks of others and always does his best at whatever he attempts. Adjectives that...

Nancy Drawe would be the best choice to become a member of the Hopkinton Housing Authority. I worked as outreach supervisor for the Hopkinton Senior Center for 20 years. I know her well. When asked by a neighbor or friend at Davis Road for advice, Nancy would respond...

At its April 13 meeting, the Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) should withdraw its Town Meeting request for $411,600 for engineering of Segments 5 and 6 of its proposed route. Segment 5 extends from Center Trail to Hayden Rowe Street. Segment 6 travels down the EMC...

This letter is in support of Nancy “Punky” Drawe for the five-year seat as a commissioner on the Hopkinton Housing Authority (HHA). Nancy, known as Punky to most who know her, is a current commissioner of the Hopkinton Housing Authority after being appointed to fill...

I have known Shahidul Mannan for a few years now. He has been an active community member and has made many contributions to the town through his involvement in the Appropriations Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Growth Study Committee and more recently as...

I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is a hard worker, honest and works for our community. He has financial knowledge that will help support businesses in Hopkinton. He is thoughtful, easy to talk with and will be responsive...

I am writing to endorse Beth Malloy for constable; she is running to fill the unexpired term for the seat she is currently holding. When we faced an unexpected opening this past year, Beth was quick to volunteer — something she often does stepping up and in to fill...

As a lifelong resident, mother of grown children who attended our schools, social worker and educator, I write to support Holly Morand for School Committee. I came to know Holly six years ago when she became my graduate level intern when I served as Director of...

I write with enthusiastic support for Shahidul Mannan to the Hopkinton Select Board. He has been a resident of Hopkinton for 10 years with his wife, college student son and middle school daughter. In that time he has demonstrated dedication to our community's health,...

Shahidul Mannan has quietly and respectfully been making positive contributions to Hopkinton for many years. Between Planning Board, Appropriation Committee, Community Preservation Committee and Growth Study Committee, Shahidul has been working hard for our town. He...

I am writing in full support of Mary Jo LaFreniere run for Select Board. Mary Jo’s commitment to this town cannot be overstated. She spent years on the Board of Assessors, one of the quiet boards that many people don't realize is so vital to the workings of our...

I am writing in regards to the upcoming School Committee election and specifically one candidate, Ashley Fogg. I have been a resident of Hopkinton for five years, currently have four children enrolled in the Hopkinton Public Schools district, and am a former educator...

The Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) passed along a response from the town dated March 21, 2022, which states that property owners have been contacted but that our property is not an abutter at this time. This is inappropriate, especially considering that the UCTC...

It is with genuine excitement that I am writing to endorse Holly Morand for School Committee. Holly is a thoughtful, intelligent and well-informed candidate who I have the pleasure of knowing through her outstanding work with the Hopkinton Freedom Team. I have...

Editor’s note: For clarification, this letter refers to Monica Cannon-Grant, who organized the 2021 Town Common rally for Mikayla Miller, and Cannon-Grant’s recent arrest on charges of fraud, which was covered in the March 23 issue of the Independent. As a person who...

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