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List: Hopkinton runners in 2021 Boston Marathon
There are 32 Hopkinton residents registered to run the in-person version of this year’s Boston Marathon: Susan Barrett Finnegan Natalie Bezdaris Michelle Burtchell Ilana Casady Mia Coutinho Katelyn Cox Jaimee Demone Kelly Depaolo Joy Donohue Ann-Michele Dragsbaek...
Barbara Nickerson, 98
Barbara Nickerson, 98, of Holliston went to be with the Lord on Oct. 7 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (LaCroix) and Willard Bagster. She was the wife of 45 years to the late Lindsay Joseph Harper. She then...
HHS Science Fair students seek mentors
Hopkinton High School Science Fair students are eager to connect with local experts to get feedback on their ideas and brainstorm next steps. Anyone with a science or engineering background who is interested in mentoring can take part in a casual evening of short,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky
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 Rocky. Here is Baypath's description of Rocky: Rocky is a smart, active dog looking for an equally active, yet...
Larry Pomeroy, 80
Lawrence “Larry” W. Pomeroy, 80, died Oct. 4 at St. Patrick’s Manor, Framingham. He was the husband of Margaret (Smith) Pomeroy, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (O'Hara) Pomeroy. A graduate of Boston...
Newspaper: Oct. 6, 2021
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Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 5 edition
ARRESTS September 29 9:49 p.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officers Brian Sanchioni, Brendon Lyver, Tyler Brabham, Stephen Buckley and Kevin Sager responded along with the Fire Department to a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street involving a patrol car and...
Jeanne Miley, 65
Jeanne Marie Miley, 65, of Holliston passed away at her home on Sept. 30. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Margaret (Cahill) Miley of Holliston and the late Daniel A. Miley. A beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Jeanne was at the center of her family. She looked...
Hayes named HHS boys hockey coach following MacPherson’s resignation
Scott Hayes was named coach of the Hopkinton High School boys hockey team, following the resignation of Chris MacPherson. Hayes was hired as the girls hockey coach last year after coaching at various levels over the previous several seasons. His experience includes a...
David Keating, 85
David Charles Keating passed away Sept. 25 at the age of 85. He was born in Boston on May 4, 1936, and grew up in Jamaica Plain. David spent his life living in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston; Waterville Valley, New Hampshire; Stuart, Florida; and Bourne. David...
Lumber Street paving starts Monday
The town's Department of Public Works announced Thursday that asphalt paving work is scheduled for Lumber Street from the intersection of Granite Street to the Milford town line from Monday through Wednesday of next week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road will be closed...
Baypath Adoptable Animals of the Week: Liam and Nelly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature a pair of adoptable animals, Liam and Nelly. Here is Baypath’s description of the duo: Completing your family has never been easier —...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Sept. 29: Booster vaccine clinic Thursday; state extends school mask mandate
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Sept. 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Sept. 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Sept. 28,...
Newspaper: Sept. 29, 2021
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Town requests pet owners pick up waste, avoid areas near water supplies
Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty sent out the following press release Wednesday regarding pet waste around town. "The town municipal well fields offer a number of great walking trails at Fruit Street and Charles McIntyre Lane, off Lake Whitewall. However we have noticed...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 28 edition
ARRESTS September 22 12:21 p.m. Officer Jay Deiana was flagged down by a person reporting an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officer Deiana located the vehicle and reported it had a flat tire. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Moira McGaffigan responded as...
Letter to the Editor: Center School property offers valuable parking
A significant asset of the Center School property is the availability of parking. Events on the Town Common need ease of parking to ensure success and safety, especially when young children and senior citizens are involved. Specific Town Hall offices and town function...
Letter to the Editor: Put all downtown utilities underground
First of all, I just want to say that I am fully supportive of the Downtown Project and I appreciate all of the hard work that everyone has put into it. When it’s done, Hopkinton will have a truly unique downtown with its beautiful bike path, sidewalks, trees, etc....
‘Love Letter’ film welcomes back marathoners to Hopkinton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJS2COFUHU0 In anticipation of Boston Marathon participants’ return to Hopkinton for the first time since April 2019, local filmmakers have produced a short film welcoming them back and sending a positive message to those connected with...