Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the schools community on Thursday to address a widely shared post on the social media platform TikTok that refers to a threat to school safety "for every school in the USA, even elementary," on Friday (Dec. 17). "The post appears...
Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Lower speeds on West Main
There has been much discussion about how dangerous West Main Street is in front of Cumberland Farms. No left turn could help, but I haven’t heard any discussion about lowering the speed limit in that stretch of roadway. I’ve observed drivers merging from 495 onto West...
Town shares guidance on international travel during winter break
The Hopkinton Health Department and the Hopkinton Public Schools issued a joint statement Thursday with guidance for those who plan to travel internationally during the winter break. The press release indicates that the town as adopted the Centers for Disease Control...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 15: Town has 48 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 15. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 15 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Dec. 15, Hopkinton’s...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Welcome to Hopkinton’ sign on mend
As a member of the Hopkinton Garden Club, we would like to thank you for publishing [the Dec. 8 website] photo of the downed “Welcome to Hopkinton” sign. The Hopkinton Garden Club had this sign made about 20 years ago, with contributions from the Hopkinton Women’s...
Sarah McCain, 93
Sarah V. McCain, 93, of Bristol, Connecticut, widow of Russell F. McCain, passed away Dec. 14 at Bristol Hospital. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 29, 1928, to the late Adeline (Notarfrancesco) and Dominick Villecco. Sarah absolutely loved life and...
Newspaper: Dec. 15, 2021
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DPW’s December white metal day moved up to Dec. 18
UPDATE, Dec. 17: Due to the forecasted snowstorm, Saturday's scheduled white metal day at 66 Fruit Street will have reduced hours, running from 7 a.m.-noon. Due to Christmas falling on the last Saturday of the month, the Department of Public Works' December white...
Letter to the Editor: Public should keep talking trails
The Trails Club thanks all those who attended the recent Upper Charles Trail Committee’s public forum. We also thank the committee for their work to date, and look forward to seeing this project move forward with careful consideration given to the concerns expressed...
Photos: First snow of season
Last week's snow didn't stick around in most places, but it brightened the town for a couple of days.
Senior Snippets, Dec. 15 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...
Library Corner, Dec. 15 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. The Human Puzzle: The U in You Workshop Wednesday, Dec....
Mary Aten, 94
Mary C. (Cooney) Aten, 94, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Nov. 26 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. She is the loving mother of William E. Aten Jr. and wife Gail of Mendon, Roy E. Aten and wife Beverly of Mobile, Alabama, Lori A. Aten and partner...
Shirley Grant, 92
Shirley B. (Stone) Grant, 92, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 9 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Frederick Grant Sr. Born in Ashland, she was the youngest of 10 children of Frank and Edith (Potts) Stone. She attended Ashland schools and graduated from...
Thomas Astore, 60
Thomas Harris Astore, 60, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 3. Born in Astoria, Queens, New York, he was the son of Ann Astore of Long Island, New York, and the late Anthony Astore. As he would say, he was married to his lovely wife Tina for 17...
George Campbell, 86
George Theodore “Ted” Campbell passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Dec. 5 at the age of 86. Ted was born Nov.15, 1935, the only child of Edward Campbell and Eleanor Prosser Campbell. He grew up in Fayville and graduated from Peter’s High...
Newspaper: Dec. 8, 2021
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Sports roundup: Simoes earns spot in Mass. Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
Hopkinton High School baseball coach Steve Simoes, who guided the Hillers to the Division 2 state championship game the past two seasons, was named to the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame 2022 class. … Shawn Mato was named coach of the HHS alpine ski team...
Richard Perkins, 80
Richard Alan (Dick) Perkins, 80, of Yarmouth Port passed away peacefully on Dec. 2 in Brewster with family at his side. He was predeceased in May by his beloved wife, Phyllis M. Perkins, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage. Dick was born in Newton to...
Patricia Carmichael, 87
Patricia M. Carmichael, 87, died Dec. 4 at Milford Hospital. She was the wife of Richard L. Carmichael. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Dorothy (Schmutz) Mullin. Pat was a 1953 graduate of Hopkinton High School. She worked a...