Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 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 of the day. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that a new temporary off-ramp from...
Hopkinton Garden Club members recognized for accomplishments, service
The Hopkinton Garden Club recently recognized extraordinary accomplishments within the club as well as in the field of horticulture. The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Unsung Hero Award for Hopkinton Garden Club was awarded to Martin Bayes, “who always...
Professional Insights: Biggest threats to a comfortable retirement?
If you save and invest for decades, you’d like to know you can retire without financial worries. Nonetheless, you still have to be aware of some threats to a comfortable retirement — and how to respond to them. These threats include: Inflation – Inflation has been...
Beverly King, 88, grew up in Hopkinton
Beverly A. “Muzzy” (Thomas) King, of Natick and formerly of Framingham, died July 9 at the age of 88. Born June 18, 1935, at Milford Hospital to Henry E. Thomas and Mary (Carey) Thomas, Beverly grew up in Hopkinton and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Milford...
Philip Healey, 80, longtime resident
Philip J. Healey, 80, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away July 7. Born in Milton, he was the son of the late Philip and Cynthia (Burrell) Healey and husband to Diane (Orcianelli) Healey for 50 years. Philip graduated with a master’s degree from WPI and...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 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 of the day. The School Committee on Thursday approved a designer contract with architectural firm Perkins Eastman...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours Monday, Tuesday
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Grove Street/Hayden Rowe will be used Monday and Tuesday. The Town Hall entrance driveway will be two-way on Monday while the exit driveway is closed,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, July 7
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 upper beach at Hopkinton State Park has been deemed unfit for swimming by the Massachusetts...
Hopkinton State Park upper beach closed due to poor water quality
The upper beach at Hopkinton State Park has been deemed unfit for swimming by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) due to high bacteria counts (enterococci). The main beach, however, remains open. The water will be tested daily to...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Gracie
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 Gracie. Here is Baypath's description of Gracie: "Gracie girl knows just how to melt your heart. This sweet lady...
Jacqueline Norton, 90
Jacqueline Norton, 90, of Natick and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away July 5. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Langevin) and Adelard Thibault. Jackie, as she was known by all, was an avid sports fan. There was not a sport she would not...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, July 6
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. This week's Police Log includes two arrests along with reports of an individual trying to poison a...
Bruce ‘Chip’ Creswell, 57
Bruce A. “Chip” Creswell Jr., 57, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on July 4. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Shirley (Swain) and Bruce A. Creswell Sr., and brother to the late Karen Sherman. He was the husband of 26 years to Kerry (Lumbra)...
Arrests/Police Log, July 5 edition
ARRESTS June 27 11:15 p.m. On Summer Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Nicholas Walker and Brennan Grimley arrested a 41-year-old who lives on Summer Street on a default warrant. June 29 6:42 p.m. A caller on West Main Street reported a male touching...
Household hazardous waste collection at DPW facility July 29
Hopkinton’s Department of Public Works will host a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at the DPW facility at 83 Wood Street. This program is for Hopkinton residents only, and participants should be prepared to...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 5
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 Main Street Corridor Project work will resume Thursday after a three-day break, as Town Hall and...
Concerts on the Common start Sunday
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation's Concerts on the Common series starts this Sunday, July 9, with a performance by the Roy Scott Big Band. All concerts are free and start at 5 p.m. on the Town Common. The rest of the schedule is: July 16, Knock on Wood July 23,...
Real Estate Transactions, July 5 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: No work this week until Thursday
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, as Hopkinton Town Hall and municipal offices are closed in observance of Independence Day. On the east side of the project, crews will continue installation...
