As the eldest of six children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, it’s my privilege to summarize the long and inspiring life of my mother, Elise Clark, who passed on March 27 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and embraced in love. She was...
Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Property owners deserve better from town officials
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...
Letter to the Editor: Morand for School Committee
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...
Letter to the Editor: Rally organizer’s arrest deserved more coverage
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...
Arrests/Police Log, April 5 edition
POLICE LOG March 29 1:14 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley checked on East Street property. 1:39 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth made checks of Fruit Street property. 2:30 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth checked on a person in a motor vehicle on Avenue F and made him aware of an...
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Marathon spotlight: Mia Coutinho
Leading up to the April 18 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Mia Coutinho, who is running to raise funds for the 26.2 Foundation. Coutinho ran in last fall’s event and is looking forward to her first race on...
Thompson-Kane engagement
Alyssa and Christopher Thompson of Hopkinton joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline December Thompson, to Timothy Francis Kane, son of Michele and Thomas Kane of Reading. Jackie, a 2015 graduate of Hopkinton High School and magna cum laude...
Photo contest winner, April 6 edition
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...
TCMC installs bridges on trail behind Center School
The Trails Coordination and Management Committee recently finished installing bridges on the first section of the trail behind Center School, resulting in a 1.2-mile walking/running/mountain biking loop. The trail work was funded by a $7,500 grant from Athletic...
Senior Snippets, April 6 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...
Women’s Club to host Meet the Candidates Night April 27
The Hopkinton Women's Club will host the 34th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The event will be broadcast on HCAM from the cable station's studio at 77 Main Street. Residents are encouraged to attend and pose questions to citizens...
Library Corner, April 6 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. Movie streaming Hopkinton Library cardholders now have...
Outdoor water use restriction starts May 1
As mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from...
Photos: South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosts Holi celebration
The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted a celebration Saturday to mark Holi, a spring festival of colors. The event was held at Weston Nurseries on East Main Street.
Historic military events discussed at Veterans Breakfast
Hopkinton veterans enjoyed another military mess at the Senior Center this past Friday. It was the anniversary date of the beach assault on Okinawa in 1945. This sparked lively discussions about past military activities that happened in April. American forces...
Robert Geneseo, 74
Robert L. “Bob” Geneseo died March 31, following a period of declining health from ALS. He was the husband of the late Karen J. Geneseo, who passed away in 2002. Born Dec. 9, 1947, in Framingham and raised in Ashland, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Roverano)...
Susan Anderson, 96
Susan Anderson, 96, formerly of Waitsfield, Vermont, and Hopkinton, died March 29 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. The wife of the late Louis Anderson (2017), Susan was born in Worcester, the daughter of Rocco and Maria (Carlamagno) Orrico, who emigrated to...
Appropriation Committee to hold public hearing on town budget April 13
The Town of Hopkinton Appropriation Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 13, at 6 p.m. via Zoom to discuss the draft of the fiscal year 2023 budget, which will be considered at the May 2 Annual Town Meeting. Information on how to join the meeting...
COVID vaccine clinic for 50-plus at Hopkinton Senior Center April 6
Following the recent announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that individuals 50 and over are eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot, the Hopkinton Health Department is hosting a Moderna vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April 6, from 10...