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The University of Massachusetts recently announced its dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents. Among those recognized were Morgan Allen, Molly Andrews, Julia Annenberg, Hayden August, Kendal August, Elise Blackstock,...
Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief John Porter marked 30 years of service with the department on July 14. His name was added to the HPD 30 Years of Service Award plaque in recognition of the milestone. "We were thrilled to recognize Deputy Chief Porter's years of service...
The Main Street Corridor Project's schedule for this week features the start of the second of three layers of pavement from the western project limit at the Wood Street intersection to the Fire Station. Workers also will continue the service connections between the...
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Claflin Avenue (off Main Street) on Thursday afternoon. "Water will be off for several hours while the repairs are being made," Carty shared. "After the water is turned back on...
Constance A. Fedeli was born to the late Joseph R. and Stephanie Lango in Southbridge on Nov. 24, 1936. She attended primary and secondary schools there and aspired to become a nurse, but her father was insistent that she obtain a college education. To satisfy both...
The Main Street Corridor Project contractor will start paving Main Street between the Fire Station and Commonwealth Avenue (near the Wood Street intersection) on Thursday, the town announced. Work hours for paving will be 7 a.m.-5 p.m., with setup activities being...
Parks & Rec Thursday Night Movies on the Common series starts this Thursday at at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The first movie is Disney’s “Encanto.” The rest of the lineup includes “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on July 21, “Raya and the Last Dragon” on July 28,...
ARRESTS July 8 11:14 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Basit Dennis and Sean McKeon responded and subsequently arrested a 24-year-old from Holliston and charged him with OUI liquor. POLICE LOG July 5...
As reported Tuesday night, the Select Board has called a Special Town Meeting for Thursday, Aug. 18, to vote on the request for additional funding for the Marathon School addition. Below is the official notice from the town about the meeting. The Hopkinton Select...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, roadway reconstruction will continue this week on Main Street from the Fire Station and the Wood Street intersection. A single lane of alternating traffic will be used as needed, and eastbound traffic will be detoured from...
Wayne S. Morey, 83, of Bellingham passed away at Milford Regional Hospital on July 7 after a period of declining health. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn Morey. He had been a resident of Bellingham since December 1994 and previously lived...
The town’s highway manager announced that crack sealing work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on 16 roads. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete, although the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. One lane of traffic will be open at all...
Road work is scheduled to begin Friday on Hayden Rowe Street, just south of the intersection with Chestnut Street to the Milford town line, the town announced. This work is to repave the section of road disturbed during the Hayden Rowe water main replacement and...
As a result of the construction activities on Main Street, E.L. Harvey will be picking up trash only (not recycling) on Friday (July 8) at an earlier time then normal — as early as 5:30 or 6 a.m. — for the following roads: Main Street (Ash Street to Whalen Road)...
Emotions aren’t always the first thing we see when we look at a person, because they are not physical, they are something that is inside one’s head and body. A person’s mental state isn’t always perfect, as they can feel physically heavy, lazy, hopeless, extremely sad...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Kabir, a 1-year-old German shepherd. Here is Baypath's description of Kabir: "Kabir is a 1-year-old very special boy! This...
Following recent issues with major backups in the center of town due to the Main Street Corridor Project, local officials announced Wednesday that measures would be put in place in an attempt to minimize the delays. The announcement came after a meeting between town...
ARRESTS June 28 12:21 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Exchange Street and subsequently arrested a 44-year-old Parker Point Road resident and charged her with failure to dim headlights, unlicensed operation of...
Steve Simoes is retiring from his position as Hopkinton High School baseball coach, the school announced Wednesday. Simoes coached the Hillers for 19 seasons, recording more than 300 victories, five Tri-Valley League championships and three sectional titles. He led...
Hopkinton’s Barbara Girardi recently was recognized as a winner of a Myra Kraft Community MVP Award, presented by the New England Patriots Foundation. Girardi, who was honored along with 25 other volunteers at an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium on June 8, was...
