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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...
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. Trick-or-Treating at the Library Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4-8...
Applications are being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council). The program runs from November to April, and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within certain...
Jill L. Welch (Parker), 65, of Hopkinton and formerly of Northbridge, died in Northbridge after an illness. Jill was born on July 9, 1956, in Whitinsville to the late Angus A. and Gloria W. (Skoog) Parker. Jill worked for many years at the Picadilly Pub in...
William John Keefe, 86, of Plymouth and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Oct. 20. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Pauline (Bouret) and William Keefe. Bill was the beloved husband of 41 years to Judy A. (Johnson) Keefe of Plymouth. Judy and Bill were life...
Longtime Hopkinton postal carrier Joseph H. Cook, 59, passed on Oct. 19 at MetroWest Hospital in Framingham after being stricken ill. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Dianne M. (Hill) Cook. He also is survived by his two children, Kaitlynn M. Muse and...
Jay M. Brown, 88, of Hopkinton, formerly of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20. Jay was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 26, 1933. He was the son of the late Sidney and Bertha (Bert) Brown. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Merle...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Wallace, a 3-year-old cat. Here is Baypath's description of Wallace: "Are you looking for someone to read to, cuddle with,...
Courtesy of photographer Amit Jagdale, here is a variety of photos displaying fall's vibrant colors around town.
The Zoning Advisory Committee will hold its annual public forum on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) encourages residents to attend this forum and provide ideas and proposals for amendments to the zoning bylaws, whether they are...
Esther Charlotte (Smith) McLellan, age 81, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15 at Whitney Place in Sharon, surrounded by love. Born in North Stratford, New Hampshire, on April 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Selma K. (Keenan) Smith. She was raised surrounded...
ARRESTS October 12 8:33 a.m. A Cedar Street caller reported two males known to her were fighting in the backyard. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Moira McGaffigan and Ryan Polselli responded. An ambulance was requested for an evaluation. A 31-year-old from...
The town announced Tuesday that the installation of the first electric manhole vault as part of the Main Street Corridor Project was completed ahead of schedule, and work on the second manhole will begin either on Wednesday or Thursday. This work will take place...
The Hopkinton Health Department is offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots and high-dose flu vaccines (ages 65-plus) to those who are eligible. This clinic, to be held Thursday, Oct. 28, from 2-5 p.m., is open to the town but will be hosted at the Senior Center (28...
Art on the Trail is underway on Center Trail and runs through Oct. 23. The theme is “Walk to Inspire — Dedication and Celebration of the 125th Boston Marathon.” A ceremony was held Oct. 7 to unveil the artwork. Featured artists include Michael Alfano, Owen...
The 26.2 Foundation recently was awarded $7,500 to upgrade the trail that runs from the back of Center School to Elmwood Farm on Ash Street to make it more suitable for regular use by hikers, runners and bikers. The trail, which is about 2 miles long, often is wet,...
The town's Department of Public Works announced that stormwater drainage work is scheduled for Tuesday in the area of 89 South Mill Street. Work hours will be approximately 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The road will be closed in the area and a detour will be in place using Hunters...
Vera E. (Melchior) Geissinger, 93, of Ashland died suddenly Oct. 11 at the Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center. Born in Germany, Vera was a longtime resident of Hopkinton, and had been a resident of Ashland for the past 16 years. She was the only child of Walter and...
The town announced Friday that the installation of the first electric manhole vault as part of the Main Street Corridor Project will begin Monday near the intersection of Main Street and Claflin Avenue (between 102 and 104 Main Street). The town's press release...
Thomas P. Brock, 82, a retired sergeant of the Massachusetts State Police after 28 years, died Oct. 13 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie Janet (St. Pierre) Brock, to whom he was married for 31 years. Born in Hopkinton, he was the son of the...
