Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously for Elaine Lazarus to be appointed as...
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Maureen Whalen, 70
Maureen Elizabeth Whalen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning July 6 at Golden Pond Assisted Living, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that touched all who knew her. Maureen was born in Providence and...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 9
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe announced Monday afternoon that the state’s Department of...
Real Estate Transactions, July 8 edition
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Judy Hopps
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Judy Hopps. Here is Baypath's description of Judy Hopps: "Are you ready to bring some Zootopia magic into your...
Letter to the Editor: Return of parade appreciated
I just want to say a quick “Thank You!” to all who participated in the Horribles Parade. Thanks specifically to Ken Weismantel for his persistence in restarting the parade, and to James Arena-DeRosa as [grand marshal]. As a Democrat, I’d have liked to have seen more...
Photos: Horribles Parade
The July 4 Horribles Parade returned Thursday after a four-year absence. James Arena-DeRosa served as grand marshal.
Photos: Maspenock Boat Parade
The annual Lake Maspenock July 4 Boat Parade was held Thursday afternoon.
Arrests/Police Log, July 3 edition
ARRESTS June 30 7:40 p.m. On Chestnut Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Augusto Diaz and Kyle Quinzani arrested a 43-year-old Westborough resident and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and OUI liquor. [Editor's note: Hopkinton...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, July 3
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night agreed to an evening site visit to The Trails to...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, July 2
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Health Department’s efforts to limit illegal food distribution in the Legacy Farms neighborhood...
Real Estate Transactions, July 1 edition
Irving Titus, 91
Irving H. Titus, 91, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on June 29. Born in Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of the late Flora (O’Neil) and Herbert Titus. He was the husband of over 50 years to the late Edna (Graham)...
Photos: Hopkinton PTO Carnival
The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual carnival over the weekend at the Hopkinton High School parking lot.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, July 1
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has approved Hopkinton’s activation of the...
Mosquito spraying scheduled for July
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel will be in Hopkinton to spray for mosquitoes on July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. The dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito...
Professional Insights: Summer clean-out!
As summer approaches, you may think about getting rid of old items that have made walking through your basement difficult or finding things in your attic impossible. Or maybe you may want to give your home an uncluttered look in advance of a real estate open house....
Hopkinton Today: Friday, June 28
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Leading off Independent Thoughts, the Islamic Society of Greater Milford has settled into its new...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
The University of Rhode Island announced its dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents: Delaney Augspurg, Trinity Birtwistle, Kiera Burke, Sydney Capello, Julia Dever, Kailey Keohane, Natalie Morgan, Emerie Peterson, Casey...
Nancy Bozyczko, 72
Nancy Ann Bozyczko, 72, a beloved member of the Hopkinton community, passed away June 24. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Dyan) and Lloyd McLean. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Frank Bozyczko of Hopkinton. Nancy’s...