Leading up to the Oct. 11 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Marla Oram, who is running to raise funds for Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America Club as well as the school’s robotics team....
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HHS Sports Roundup: Football falls in opener; boys soccer, volleyball off to strong starts
The Hopkinton High School football team had a rough opener Friday night, dropping a 40-6 decision to visiting Wayland. The Hillers’ lone score came late in the game when Robert Litscher threw a touchdown pass to fellow junior Seamus Murphy. Hopkinton trailed 34-0 at...
Photos: 9/11 Memorial Service at Town Common
The town hosted a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Town Common on Saturday. The even was organized by the Veterans Celebration Committee, American Legion Post 202 and Old Guard New England....
Health Department offers flu clinics
The Hopkinton Health Department is hosting drive-through flu clinics at Center School (11 Ash St.) on Sept. 30 and Oct. 14 (both Thursdays) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be high-dose flu vaccines for seniors (65-plus) as well as adult and pediatric vaccines,...
Letter to the Editor: Town’s emergency personnel deserve praise
I was witness to an incident Sept. 7 outside of my home where an individual in distress was in the woods alone. A number of Hopkinton Police officers (and one Milford PD cruiser) and one Hopkinton ambulance showed up and assisted with the search. A drone and a K-9...
Harold Schmidt, 84
Harold D. Schmidt, 84, of Hopkinton passed away Sept. 8. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marion (Koss) Schmidt and Herbert D. Schmidt. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn (Prosser) Schmidt. Harold was a veteran of the Army...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Smokey
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Smokey, a 3-month-old kitten. Here is Baypath's description of Smokey: Smokey is a sweet boy who loves to be pet — even on...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 7 edition
ARRESTS September 5 2:06 a.m. Officer Brittany Firth conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street and Officers Jessica Ferreira and Kevin Sager assisted. A 31-year-old from Framingham was arrested and charged with OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, and...
Theresa O’Donoghue, 75
Theresa A. (Kasprzak) O'Donoghue, 75, passed away Sept. 2 in Beaumont at Whitney Place, Westborough, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Neil F. O'Donoghue. She also leaves her son, Daniel O'Donoghue of Easthampton, her daughter,...
Janet Titus, 65
Janet Ellen Titus, 65, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket on Sept. 6. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Ingalls) and Clyde Rice. She was the beloved wife of 44 years to Gregory Titus. A 1974 graduate...
Marion Hellquist, 79
Marion Gladys (Temple) Hellquist, age 79, passed away after a long illness on Aug. 10 in Plano, Texas. She was born June 25, 1942, in Framingham to Malcom Chaplin Temple and Gladys Parker Temple. Marion was raised in Upton and graduated from Northbridge High School in...
Fire flow test Thursday on South Street
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced that there will be a required fire flow test Thursday at 9 a.m. on South Street. Due to the location and volume of water, there may be discoloration throughout town after the test is complete, the department noted....
Boston Marathon details COVID policy
The Boston Athletic Association announced last week that entrants in the 125th Boston Marathon will need to provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the Oct. 11 race. When individuals go to pick up their bib between...
Deadline extended for library director applications
The town announced Friday that it was extending the application deadline to Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. for a new director of the Hopkinton Public Library. The job has been open since Heather Backman left to take a job with the Weymouth Public Libraries in early July....
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Sept. 3: Town jumps to 26 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Sept. 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Sept. 3 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Sept. 2, Hopkinton’s...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Chocolate
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Chocolate. Here is Baypath's description of Chocolate: This handsome boy is the sweetest senior around. He loves to be with...
Marathon spotlight: Jamie Weeden
Leading up to the Oct. 11 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Jamie Weeden, who is running to raise funds for the Hopkinton Women’s Club. Weeden and her husband, Treavor, have been active in the running...
Edwina Kirby, 93
Edwina M. Kirby, 93, of Bellingham passed away at her home on Aug. 31 after a short illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edmund L and Dorothy (Schmutz) Mullin of Hopkinton. Edwina worked at Fenwal, in the Framingham Union Hospital...
Schools Notebook: Locals honored at Worcester Academy; residents graduate from URI
Worcester Academy held its 187th commencement exercises June 4. Among the 129 graduates were Hopkinton residents Lauren Gray, Yixin Huang and Emma Potas. For the second semester, Potas received first honors, while Huang and Gray also were named to the headmaster’s...
Newspaper: Sept. 1, 2021
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