Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 17. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 17 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
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Town requests residents help ensure access to fire hydrants
Editor's note: The following is an announcement from the town. The Water and Fire Departments request your assistance in maintaining accessibility to the town's 700 fire hydrants, for the safety and protection of everyone. During the winter hydrants can become buried...
Hopkinton cancels school Thursday due to expected snowstorm
Hopkinton Public Schools superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Wednesday afternoon that all classes for Thursday have been canceled due to a pending storm that is expected to drop between 8-18 inches of snow on town. The snow is predicted to start late Wednesday...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 15 edition
POLICE LOG December 8 6:00 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle stuck in a snow bank on West Main Street. No injuries were reported. Sergeant William Burchard responded and pushed the vehicle out. 9:27 a.m. Officer Cody Normandin checked on a person on Main Street and...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 16 edition
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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John Moretti, 69
John Swain Moretti, 69, of Hubbardston died Dec. 11 in his home with his wife of 43 years, Diane (Sharrock) Moretti, at his bedside. John was born Dec. 18, 1950, in Rockville Centre, New York, son of Frances (Swain) and the late Whitfield Moretti. John was a respected...
Kenneth Mick, 82
Kenneth M. Mick Sr., 82, of Hopkinton and formerly of Central Pennsylvania, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 4. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Betty, his daughters, Debra Bianchi (Steve), Elisabeth Felty (Shaun), Jenifer Mick, and Cindy-Lou...
Library Corner, Dec. 16 edition
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. Schedule Update The library will be closed on Dec. 25...
Milford Regional earns another ‘A’ safety grade
Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Milford Regional’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. This is the fourth consecutive time...
Senior Snippets, Dec. 16 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Theresa Coccoli, 85
Theresa (O’Flaherty) Coccoli, age 85, of Uxbridge and formerly of Sudbury and Carraroe, Ireland, died at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton on Dec. 10 after a period of declining health. Theresa was born on July 21, 1935, to the late John and Margaret (McDonagh)...
HHS music students selected for regional festivals
The Hopkinton High School Music Department announced that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2021 Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Senior Festival: senior Andrea Liu (violin), juniors Caroline Ozmun (cello), Aaditya Saini...
Hopkinton Garden Club receives state honor
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts awarded the Hopkinton Garden Club, a member club, the 2020 Continuing Civic Projects Award, Medium Club, for continual maintenance of one or more civic projects. The federation recognizes the club’s accomplishments in...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 11: Active cases drop to 17, info on state rollback
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
‘Hopkinton in Service’ campaign honors local veterans
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, along with Hopkinton veteran Mike Whalen, started a program to recognize local veterans who are working in the public sector. The campaign is called “Hopkinton in Service.” “These roles are crucial to protecting the community and its...
Former resident sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzlement
A former Hopkinton resident was sentenced to 41 months in prison plus three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $348,000 from a Greater Boston dental office. Yuliya “Julia” Vaysglus, 36, was sentenced in federal court on Nov. 17. She had pleaded...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 8 edition
POLICE LOG December 1 7:51 a.m. A caller reported fallen trees and wires on Pond Street, which was already closed and where barricades were already in place. The incident was logged. 8:07 a.m. Multiple callers reported an open manhole on South Street. Officers Brian...
Photo contest winner, Dec. 9 edition
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...
Women’s Club completes time capsule
The Hopkinton’s Women’s Club completed its time capsule that will be saved in the Hopkinton Public Library, to be opened in 50 years. The box contains pictures of Hopkinton landmarks, social and cultural memorabilia such as concert tickets from the Greater Boston area...