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In recent weeks, the town has overseen a new paving process known as cold-in-place recycling. According to a town press release, Department of Public Works Director John Westerling and Highway Manager Mike Mansir were instrumental in bringing the method to Hopkinton,...
David Alan Rice, 75, of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 19. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Ruth (Ingalls) and Clyde Rice. David was a 1963 graduate of Bellingham High School. He then went on to earn an associate degree from...
Madeline J. Norton, 88, of Hopkinton passed away Sept. 14 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late John and June (Sobieski) Garvey and wife of the late Henry “Bud” Norton, who died in 1985. Madeline worked as a bookkeeper for...
ARRESTS September 9 10:28 a.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Officer Ryan Polselli arrested John Noel Savasta Church, 28, of 617 Pine St., Central Falls, Rhode Island, on a warrant. September 11 10:39 p.m. On Hayden Rowe Street, Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Ryan...
Most people have jobs that give them an income; others have careers that provide satisfaction. And then there are the lucky few, like guitar craftsman Patrick Morrissey of Hopkinton, whose work is his passion. “It has been fantastic to focus on something I really love...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Milo, who is 6 months old. Here is Baypath's description of Milo: Meet Milo! This handsome boy is always ready to...
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...
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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...
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. Library Hours The library is open for browsing Mondays...
Leading up to the Oct. 11 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Marla Oram, who is running to raise funds for Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America Club as well as the school’s robotics team....
The Hopkinton High School football team had a rough opener Friday night, dropping a 40-6 decision to visiting Wayland. The Hillers’ lone score came late in the game when Robert Litscher threw a touchdown pass to fellow junior Seamus Murphy. Hopkinton trailed 34-0 at...
The town hosted a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Town Common on Saturday. The even was organized by the Veterans Celebration Committee, American Legion Post 202 and Old Guard New England....
The Hopkinton Health Department is hosting drive-through flu clinics at Center School (11 Ash St.) on Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 (both Thursdays) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be high-dose flu vaccines for seniors (65-plus) as well as adult and pediatric vaccines,...
I was witness to an incident Sept. 7 outside of my home where an individual in distress was in the woods alone. A number of Hopkinton Police officers (and one Milford PD cruiser) and one Hopkinton ambulance showed up and assisted with the search. A drone and a K-9...
Harold D. Schmidt, 84, of Hopkinton passed away Sept. 8. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marion (Koss) Schmidt and Herbert D. Schmidt. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn (Prosser) Schmidt. Harold was a veteran of the Army...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Smokey, a 3-month-old kitten. Here is Baypath's description of Smokey: Smokey is a sweet boy who loves to be pet — even on...
ARRESTS September 5 2:06 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street and Officers Jessica Ferreira and Kevin Sager assisted. A 31-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, and...
Theresa A. (Kasprzak) O'Donoghue, 75, passed away Sept. 2 in Beaumont at Whitney Place, Westborough, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Neil F. O'Donoghue. She also leaves her son, Daniel O'Donoghue of Easthampton, her daughter,...
Janet Ellen Titus, 65, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket on Sept. 6. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Ingalls) and Clyde Rice. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Gregory Titus. A 1974 graduate...
