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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. Lori Nickerson was appointed to serve on the School Committee until next May’s Annual Town Election...
Daniel Jude Mulcahy, 62, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14. He was the husband of Darlene Allessio Mulcahy, formerly of Hopkinton. Daniel was born on June 4, 1961, to the late Thomas G. Mulcahy and Mary Ann Messitt. He loved music and...
Freda Johnson Gardner, 98, of Sharon passed away peacefully on Dec. 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Hopkinton. Freda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William B. Gardner, and her children, Kathleen Gardner and William C....
Thomas Richard VanFossen Jr., 79, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 10. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Helene (Cummiskey) and Thomas Richard VanFossen Sr. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to the late Ruth (Kelley) VanFossen. Thomas Richard Van...
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 Hopkinton Fire Department’s latest safety initiative, called Sand & Socks for Seniors, has a...
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars for the fall season. In girls soccer, Georgie Clarke and Maddie Recupero were named TVL Large MVPs. Alex Clarke, Juliana Grontzos and Nina Tzouganatos were All-Stars. Brooke Birtwistle and Jo DuPont received...
An excellent report [from the Dec. 13 issue] on the Main Street “bike lanes”; it’s a matter close to my heart. Thank you for your continued interest and reporting on this project. I read the bike lane was “fully vetted by MassDOT.” I am getting older and more...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Diana. Here is Baypath's description of Diana: “Diana is hoping for a new family this holiday season! Diana is...
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...
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. Cycling advocates raised concerns about the safety of the separated bike lane implemented as part of...
ARRESTS December 6 6:01 p.m. Officer Brennan Grimley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Prestwick Drive and requested backup and a portable breathalyzer. Officers Shannon Beloin and Brian Ziniti responded, and a 33-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with...
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. At its meeting Thursday night, the School Committee — in joint session with the Select Board — will...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale. we have photos of the Town Common holiday lights.
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. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Hopkinton’s Barrett Hanlon was looking for something to do to keep up...
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 and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Have you ever seen a classified ad for a used car that reads, “Take over payments?” When it comes to houses, the same thing might be possible. An assumable mortgage is what is sounds like — a mortgage that’s assumed by someone else other than the original mortgage...
Robert “Bob” Terry, 81, originally from Meriden, Connecticut, passed away Dec. 11 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, Bob was the son of the late Dorothy (Courtemache) and Raymond T. Terry Sr. He was the husband to the late Shirley...
