Edward Michael Laws, 80, of Milford and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on June 1. Born in South Boston, Edward was the son of the late Bernice (Wachack) and George Laws. He was the husband of 49 years to Linda (Ebersole) Laws of Milford. Ed graduated...
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Geraldine McCann, 88
Geraldine Anne (Weicker) McCann, 88, of Hopkinton passed away May 26. She was the loving wife of the late John Joseph McCann Jr. Gerry was a longtime resident of North Attleboro. Born in Jamestown, Rhode Island, on June 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 2
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 of the day. Friday's Hopkinton High School graduation has been moved inside due to possible rain. The car parade...
HHS graduation to be held in athletic center; car parade Saturday at 10 a.m
Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop announced that Friday's graduation exercises, originally scheduled to be held at the football field, will be moved inside to the athletic center due to the threat of rain. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Doors will open at...
Photos: Elmwood International Night
The Diversity Council of Elmwood School hosted an International Night on Thursday in the school gymnasium. Guests enjoyed cultural performances and sampled international cuisine.
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls lacrosse opens postseason with win
The Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse team opened postseason play Thursday with a 13-8 victory over visiting Quincy in a preliminary-round game. HHS senior Jaymie Arena scored her 100th career goal in the game. The Hillers (7-12), seeded 32nd in Division 1, next...
Alfred Bonazzoli, 95
Alfred “Fred” Francis Bonazzoli Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at his Hopkinton home on May 26. He was born June 15, 1927, in Sudbury to Alfred F. Bonazzoli Sr. and Ida (Menegola Bellisario). He was the husband of the late Carol (Millar) Bonazzoli, who passed away in...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Chase
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Chase. Here is Baypath's description of Chase: “This playful pup is looking for a running and zoomy partner. He is...
Professional Insights: What should you expect from your investments?
To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have...
Photo contest winner, May 31 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...
Newspaper: May 31, 2023
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, June 1
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 of the day. Hopkinton High School sophomore Dylan Striek and juniors Rylee Blair and Disha Mudenur placed first...
HHS Sports Roundup: Baseball, lacrosse teams receive tournament details
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released information on the remaining state tournaments on Wednesday. The HHS baseball team (14-6) is seeded fourth in the Division 2 tournament and will play Monday in the Round of 32 against the winner of...
Arrests/Police Log, May 31 edition
POLICE LOG May 23 12:22 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker made checks of Hayden Rowe Street property. 12:44 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker checked on a disabled motor vehicle on Church Place and found the driver awaiting AAA. 1:31 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker made checks of...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 31
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 of the day. The annual Against the Tide fundraiser to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition will take...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls tennis wins tourney opener
The Hopkinton High School girls tennis team won its Division 2 state tournament opener on Tuesday, edging host Ludlow by a score of 3-2 to advance to the Round of 16. The 19th-seeded Hillers (13-5) picked up wins in straight sets at first singles (Maya Chen) and both...
Real Estate Transactions, May 31 edition
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 30
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 of the day. Hopkinton on Monday held its Memorial Day ceremonies, which included the unveiling of a new World War...
Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies
Hopkinton on Monday held its Memorial Day ceremonies, which included the unveiling of a new World War II memorial on the Town Common.
Fire flow tests scheduled for Wednesday; discolored water possible
The Water-Sewer Department announced that several required fire flow tests will take place this Wednesday. The tests will start at approximately 8 a.m. and last about 90 minutes. The tests will take place on South Street and in the Country Way/Old Farm Road area....












