Monika (Franz) Lee, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on Nov. 11 at home surrounded by her family. Monika was born Feb. 23, 1939, to Dr. Anselm and Dagmar Franz in Dessau, Germany. She lived for a short time at a U.S.-occupied base after World War II and immigrated to the...
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Town announces pandemic economic recovery grants for residents
Hopkinton’s Youth & Family Services is accepting grant applications from residents disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the town announced. In 2021, a $4 billion spending package was passed at the state level to invest in the commonwealth’s...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 15 edition
ARRESTS November 14 10:09 p.m. On West Main Street, Officers Robert Ekross and Cody Normandin and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil arrested a 41-year-old Blackstone resident on a warrant and also charged her with failure to yield at intersection, unlicensed operation of motor...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 16
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 and video of the day. The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team survived a late charge by Bedford to hold on for...
HHS cross country teams qualify for D1 all-state meet
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross country teams both finished fourth at the Division 1B meet Friday in Wrentham, earning spots in this Saturday’s Division 1 all-state meet in Devens. Sophomore Elyse Srodowa finished second overall in the girls 5K race in...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 15
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 and video of the day. The Division 2 state semifinal soccer game has been set for today at 7 p.m. at Doyle Field...
Limited number of flu vaccines available for Tuesday clinic
The Hopkinton Health Department has eight state-supplied flu vaccines available (six shots and two mists for inhaling). These vaccines are designated for children (18 and younger) or uninsured persons — as per state requirements. Individuals wishing to obtain the...
HHS boys soccer to play in state semifinal Tuesday
The Division 2 state semifinal soccer game has been set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Doyle Field in Leominster. Hopkinton High School (18-1-2), the second seed, will take on third-seeded Bedford (14-2-2) to earn the right to play in Saturday's state championship game....
Ernest Frye, 79
Ernest William Frye, 79, of Ashland passed away Nov. 9. Born in Yarmouth, Maine, he was the son of the late Ernest and Marion (Jacklin) Frye. Ernie was the husband of Randa (Keith) Frye for 57 years. A graduate of North Yarmouth Academy, he went on to attend...
Whitney Crafts, 60
Whitney Philip Crafts, 60, a resident of Springfield, passed away Oct. 30 at Bay State Medical Center. Whitney was born in Pensacola, Florida, on Oct. 16, 1962, the son of Philip W. and Margaret (Whitney) Crafts. He attended Hopkinton High School and was smart as a...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 14
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 and video of the day. The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s dream season will continue, as the Hillers...
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer advances to state semis with PK win over Wayland
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s dream season will continue, as the Hillers knocked off Wayland on penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 tie in the Division 2 state quarterfinals Sunday afternoon in Hopkinton. The second-seeded Hillers (18-1-2) will play...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours continue this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in place Monday through Friday. The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe...
Photos: Legacy Farms North Diwali celebration
Hopkinton’s Legacy Farms North neighborhood held its second annual Diwali festival on Saturday afternoon, with more than 400 people attending the event at Ashland High School. About 200 individuals took part in singing, dancing and other performances, and the day was...
Photos: Veterans Day in Hopkinton
Hopkinton paid tribute to its veterans Friday with a morning ceremony at the Senior Center, followed by a recognition dinner at the Woodville Road & Gun Club.
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 11
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 and video of the day. Leading off Independent Thoughts, in case you missed it, the town last month announced...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Rocky. Here is Baypath's description of Rocky: “This handsome boy came to us from a home due to no fault of his...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 10
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 and video of the day. Hopkinton High School athletic director Kiely Murray thought this was going to be a...
HHS Drama presents ‘Honk!’ Nov. 17-20
The Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble will perform the musical “Honk!” at the HHS auditorium Nov. 17-20. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson...
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 8 edition
ARRESTS November 2 2:10 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Brennan Grimley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Oliver Lane and requested translation assistance from the State Police. A 51-year-old from Lawrence was arrested and charged with marked lanes...