The four seasons of the Center School land: Spring — We hear the sounds of birds announcing the end of winter as they forage for insects and seeds and build nests. Among them are cardinals, woodpeckers, bluebirds, robins, etc. Salamanders have been spotted emerging...
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Letter to the Editor: Cemetery tree-clearing disappointing
I have always loved the quiet and calmness experienced while visiting cemeteries, and as a resident of Woodville have often enjoyed walks through our Evergreen Cemetery with its bounty of beautiful trees lining the roadways. Recently, while walking into Evergreen, I...
Letter to the Editor: Rezoning could hurt The Preserve
All of us here at The Preserve condos, located directly across from Hopkinton State Park, are facing a critical issue from the Town of Hopkinton Planning Board. The Planning Board is recommending that The Preserve be rezoned to allow upwards of 750 high-density...
Letter to the Editor: Input sought for community health survey
I am writing to inform residents of a recent initiative from our Health Department. The community health survey reflects a proactive approach to understanding the health needs of our community and is a crucial step toward fostering a healthier and more informed...
Letter to the Editor: The exceptional crime of sexual violence
I live here in town and am the executive director of a Massachusetts nonprofit (RIA, Inc.) that serves hundreds of women who have experienced sexual violence, including rape, exploitation and sex trafficking. What appears to be a Hopkinton Police Department policy...
Letter to the Editor: New school deserves better name
We missed the boat when Marathon Elementary School was named. We now have a chance to change that! The new Elmwood replacement school should be named the Head of the Charles River School. The wetlands on the east side of Hayden Rowe around the schools go through a...
Letter to the Editor: Hopkinton Police Department staff departures alarming
I sit here with three editions of the Hopkinton Annual Report, 2020, 2021 and 2022. I note that comparing the 2021 and 2020 reports for the Hopkinton Police Department, there is but one departure from the department. From 2021 to 2022, I believe there were 11. What...
Letter to the Editor: Main Street bike lane defies logic
An excellent report [from the Dec. 13 issue] on the Main Street “bike lanes”; it’s a matter close to my heart. Thank you for your continued interest and reporting on this project. I read the bike lane was “fully vetted by MassDOT.” I am getting older and more...
Letter to the Editor: Divisiveness in town needs to stop
It seems like only yesterday that a fair cross section of Hopkinton political viewpoints got together and, together, we managed to remove one divisive aspect of Hopkinton’s political, if not daily life. (Petition signers: Democrats 28%, Republicans 16%, unenrolled...
Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for Independent’s coverage
Thank you to the people of the Hopkinton Independent for your tireless service to the community over the years, and in particular to Mary Ellen Gambon for bringing her many years of education and expertise to the job. At a time when so many people seem to do nothing...
Letter to the Editor: Organizer grateful for Article 2 passage
The Special Town Meeting, Article 2. Where to begin … A big thank you to Connor Degan; without his expertise and guidance, John [Cardillo] and I would never have come up with a petition that met the various requirements. Likewise, we’d have been extremely hard-pressed...
Letter to the Editor: New school needs support at polls
I want to thank all of the members of the Hopkinton Elementary School Building Committee 2 for the excellent presentation to the Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. Although I went to the meeting already committed to voting for the new school, I was very impressed with...
Letter to the Editor: New school a necessity
I had negative feelings about building a new school. Remember last winter, when Dr. Cavanaugh spent months poor-mouthing over the tax burden related to keeping a few therapists in our schools? Therapists who service our most vulnerable children. My child being one of...
Letter to the Editor: Town should consider alternatives for Elmwood replacement
To the town: A long-lasting impact both financial and operational is at hand. Please become informed and please vote at Town Meeting on Monday. There is no doubt a need for upgrade to the current Elmwood School building. It has served the town well in many ways. I...
Letter to the Editor: New school right decision for town’s future
I write in favor of the Elmwood School project. Having served on the previous school project committee where the town overwhelmingly voted in support of Hopkinton’s youngest learners, I understand the nuances of these building projects and why it is important to...
Letter to the Editor: Vote to end party caucuses in town
A recent letter to the editor in the Hopkinton Independent urged Hopkintonians to vote “no” on Article 2, a measure to be considered in the upcoming Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. I understand the author’s concerns about the potential elimination of local caucuses,...
Letter to the Editor: Time to replace Elmwood School
It is time to replace Elmwood School whether we, as a community, like it or not. The Elmwood building can no longer support the size of the current student population, and in the next 10 years that population is expected to grow over 20%. If Elmwood does not pass, the...
Letter to the Editor: New school crucial for town
I write to express my wholehearted support for the proposed new elementary school. As a dedicated advocate for educational programming, parent of three students and concerned citizen, I believe a “yes” vote on the Elmwood School project is crucial for the continued...
Letter to the Editor: Party caucuses serve important role
I am chair of the Hopkinton Democrats, but I am writing to express a personal opinion. The opinion is that voting at Special Town Meeting to eliminate local caucuses would result in, at most, a minor inconvenience for the Democrats but a significant and regrettable...
Letter to the Editor: Step up, get involved in town
Do you know who runs the Town of Hopkinton? We the residents do. We have a Special Town Meeting coming up Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with important issues. Will you attend? There are a number of town boards and committees that are responsible for significant contributions in...