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Town Clerk Connor Degan noted an error on the census forms that recently were mailed to every household in town to track the annual population and maintain voter lists. Degan explained that the town vendor added a column for “gender” with data from the “mail to”...
E. Leonard Kane, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Weston on Jan. 13. Born in Danvers, Leonard was the son of Edward and Rachel (Lyons) Kane. After graduating as valedictorian of Holten High School in Danvers, he attended Boston College and received a Bachelor of...
In view of the current discussion about the routing and surfacing of the Hopkinton portion of the Upper Charles Trail, I’d like to alert readers to the results of a petition I initiated in 2020. I collected signatures in person on Center Trail (which will surely form...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Williams McGowan, of West Harwich and formerly of Braintree, died at her home Jan. 7, just shy of her 94th birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank M. McGowan Jr., and the daughter of Archibald J. and Geneva Litchfield Williams of...
The Hopkinton Fire Department is reminding residents that open burning season runs from Jan. 15 through May 1. A permit is required to burn in compliance with Massachusetts law. Residents can apply through the e-permitting system on the HFD’s permitting portal, which...
Rita J. Robinson, 86, of Framingham and formerly of Southborough, passed away on Jan. 11. She was the wife of the late William R. “Dick” Robinson. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Flora (Metcalf) Peacock. She was educated in Hopkinton and...
I was extremely disturbed by the remark from a Hopkinton community member regarding her warning: “Adopters should be careful with pit bulls.” As a veterinarian, I am disappointed by the ignorance of such comments. Of course all potential adopters should be mindful of...
Hopkinton's Sean Farrell was named to the U.S. men's hockey team for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month. The roster was announced Thursday night. The NHL decided not to send its players this year, which opened the door for players such as the 20-year-old...
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team picked up its first win of the season on Wednesday, as Joe Carrazza recorded a hat trick and Joe Scardino scored twice in a 6-2 victory over Dover-Sherborn. After HHS gave up a goal 90 seconds into the game, Manoli Barris...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos of the frozen conditions at Hopkinton State Park, as a winter chill has taken over the town.
The building at 17 Main Street, which was damaged by fire in 2020, is set to be reconstructed and expanded. Hopkinton’s Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, which is handling the redesign for owner Tom Carey and contractor John Burns, recently shared details of the...
There are two MLK Day virtual events planned in Hopkinton for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend. On Sunday (Jan. 16) at 11 a.m., the Islamic Masumeen School of Hopkinton is hosting a Zoom event, open to the public. Speakers include Town Clerk Connor Degan,...
ARRESTS January 6 3:17 p.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Ryan Polselli responded to a motor vehicle accident on Clinton Street and subsequently arrested a 34-year-old Blackstone resident and charged her with marked lanes violation and OUI liquor. January 7...
Antoinette M. (Calderella) Gomes entered the kingdom of eternal life on Jan. 10 at Berkshire Medical Center. Toni was born in Pittsfield on June 28, 1927, to Joseph L. Calderella Sr. and Jenny (Lachina) Calderella. Toni graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945...
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...
Gerald E. Tuite, 73, died Jan. 9 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ann L (Mayer) Tuite, to whom he was married for 36 years. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of the late John R. and Madeline (Gilmore) Tuite. Jerry was a...
The second annual Hopkinton High School Inventathon is scheduled for Jan. 23-29. Registration is due by Jan. 21. All HHS students of any skill/ability are welcome. Winners advance to the Lemelson-MIT Massachusetts Invention Convention. … The HHS alpine ski team is...
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...
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