Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, together with Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention, announced three workshops to be held in June at the Hopkinton Public Library. On June 1 from 7-9 p.m., the Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative will present a program for...
Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Town Meeting should switch format
After attending Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 3 and 4, I decided it is time for Town Meeting representatives to be elected, eight to a precinct. This way we would avoid general negativity and group (rather than individual) voting. We would have elected...
Former Hopkinton resident among casualties in Worcester apartment fire
A former Hopkinton resident was among the casualties of a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Worcester on May 14. Christopher Lozeau died on his 53rd birthday. According to his obituary, a celebration of life Mass will be held June 25 at Hopkinton's St....
Christopher Lozeau, 53
Christopher F. Lozeau, of Worcester and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on his 53rd birthday, May 14, as a result of the Worcester apartment fire. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he was the son of Joseph A. Lozeau Jr. and Joan M. Lozeau (Fairclough) of Cape...
Arthur Matson, 94
Arthur B. Matson Jr., 94, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on May 14 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy C. Matson, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Cookie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Cookie, a 1-year-old female who has been overlooked thus far. Here is Baypath's description of Cookie: "Just like your...
Louise MacCarn, 93
Louise B. MacCarn, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on May 16. Born to Richard and Loretta Weindorf in Hewlett, New York, she grew up alongside five siblings on Long Island, where she spent the majority of her life. Louise graduated from Woodmere High...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Detour on Main Street this week
In its latest Main Street Corridor Project update, the town announced that the road in the area of 52 Main Street (Hopkinton Drug) will be closed to through traffic starting Monday (May 23) and continuing for 3-5 days. Eastbound traffic will be detoured up Grove...
Photos: Greyhound Friends spring open house
Greyhound Friends held its annual spring open house on Saturday. Adopters, supporters and friends visited the Saddle Hill Road kennel and enjoyed music, refreshments, kennel tours, a silent auction, contests and games. There also was a remembrance ceremony and...
Superintendent ‘strongly recommending’ face coverings for students, staff during COVID surge
In an email to Hopkinton Public Schools families Friday, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh urged the use of face coverings during the COVID surge in town. Cavanaugh indicated that she met with the town's Emergency Management Group earlier Friday and was informed that the...
Aerial mosquito insecticide applications planned across town
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel are scheduled to perform aerial insecticide applications — via helicopter — for larval mosquito control in Hopkinton from May 23-28. Weather, especially high winds and rain, will...
Town conducts survey on Town Meeting participation
As he indicated at Tuesday's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo is organizing a survey of residents' thoughts about Annual Town Meeting, focused on the lack of participation from voters. The survey includes 17 questions and asks residents their opinions...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Leia
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Leia. Here is Baypath’s description of Leia: “Leia is a quiet girl. She is both crate-trained and house-trained and likes to...
Cleo Bowser, 84
Cleo Bowser of Milton, Vermont, died May 12 at the age of 84. Cleo had been a longtime resident of Hopkinton, first at Apple Tree Hill Condominiums and then at Hopkinton Housing Authority’s senior housing. She cherished her life in Hopkinton, and for many years would...
Photos: HHS athletes announce college commitments
Seven Hopkinton High School senior student athletes announced their college commitments at a signing ceremony Wednesday. A number of other seniors announced their decisions at a ceremony last fall.
Arrests/Police Log, May 17 edition
POLICE LOG May 10 2:01 a.m. Officer Matthew LaTour made checks of Wilson Street property. 9:48 a.m. Officers Sean McKeon and Shannon Beloin responded to a motor vehicle accident on College Street and took a report. A tow truck removed one vehicle. No personal injuries...
Robert Tyler, 78
Robert L Tyler, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away May 15. Born Feb. 24, 1944, in Brookline, he was a son of the late Wesley and Irene (nee Long) Tyler. He was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. He retired in 2006 after more...
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Photos: Hopkinton 101 at Town Common
Hopkinton 101, organized by the Hopkinton Public Library, is a community event where residents and locals can learn about municipal departments as well as local nonprofit and volunteer opportunities. This year's event was held Saturday at the Town Common and included...
Town recommends face coverings during COVID spike
The Town of Hopkinton is "strongly recommending" residents wear face coverings indoors in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The town is in the midst of a "recent uptick," with the local schools especially being affected. The advisory is for when individuals...