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...
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Business Briefs: Darbhanga joins Franklin Primary Care
Hopkinton resident Barjinder Darbhanga, M.D., has joined Franklin Primary Care, affiliated with Milford Regional Physician Group. Franklin Primary Care is located at 1280 West Central Street, Suite 301, Franklin, and is accepting new patients. Dr. Darbhanga is no...
Senior Snippets, April 20 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
List: 2022 Boston Marathon runners from Hopkinton
There are 50 individuals from Hopkinton who registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon. Below is the list.
Library Corner, April 20 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Library hours to change In response to community needs,...
Fire on Clinton Street could lead to water discoloration in town
Due to the Fire Department utilizing hydrants to fight a fire on Clinton Street early Saturday morning, the Water and Sewer Department is cautioning residents that there might be some water discoloration throughout the system. Residents are advised to check their...
Letter to the Editor: LaFreniere, Mannan for Select Board
Mary Jo LaFreniere and Shahidul Mannan have our votes for Select Board on May 16. We encourage you to vote for them too. Mary Jo is already serving successfully on the Select Board, relying on her professional expertise as a former town assessor in Plainville and on...
Letter to the Editor: Coutinho for Select Board
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...
Marathon road closures start at 6:30 a.m. Monday
Roads immediately surrounding the Town Common will close to traffic Monday at 6:30 a.m. in preparation for the start of the Boston Marathon, the town announced. Other main and accessory roads in the vicinity will close to traffic at 7 a.m. Live updates about the event...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
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...
Letter to the Editor: LaFreniere for Select Board
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...
Hydrant flushing could lead to water discoloration
Hopkinton's Water and Sewer Department announced Thursday that crews will be flushing a hydrant in Woodville this evening, starting around 9 p.m. Once the wells are turned back on Friday morning, this could spread the discoloration back toward town. Residents are...
Dorothea Pecora, 90
Dorothea A. (Moran) Pecora, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on April 10 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dorothea was born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Edward P. and Avis (Mills) Moran. She grew up in Hopkinton,...
Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Select Board
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...
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Arrests/Police Log, April 12 edition
ARRESTS April 8 3:38 a.m. A caller reported a loud bang and a vehicle in the middle of the roadway. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officers Shannon Beloin and Benjamin Stickney responded and subsequently arrested a 32-year-old from Worcester and charged her with marked...
HHS Sports Roundup: Powers, Golembiewski break records; baseball to play at Fenway Park
Kate Powers and Sean Golembiewski started their outdoor track and field seasons with a bang, setting records in a dual meet on Monday against visiting Norwood. In the girls team’s 124-12 victory, Powers won the discus with a throw of 147 feet, 9 inches that broke her...
Letter to the Editor: Drawe for Housing Authority
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...
Letter to the Editor: Withdraw funding request for Segments 5/6 of proposed Upper Charles Trail
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...
Letter to the Editor: Drawe for Housing Authority
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...