ARRESTS May 18 4:33 p.m. On Wilson Street, Officers Robert Ekross and Brian Sanchioni arrested a 21-year-old Framingham resident on a warrant and additionally charged her with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. POLICE LOG May 18 12:57 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross...
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Hopkinton Farmers Market starts June 6
The Hopkinton Farmers Market returns to the Town Common on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., starting June 6 and running through Oct. 10. Health and safety protocols will be in place. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers again will receive a $10 incentive...
Army baseball’s Simoes named league’s top defensive player
Hopkinton's Tim Simoes, a senior on the Army baseball team, recently was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year. A second baseman, Simoes finished the regular season with 81 assists and 49 putouts, ranking among the league leaders with a .985 fielding...
Nate Lebreche, 31
Nathaniel L. Labreche, 31, of Burlington passed away suddenly at his home on May 22. Nate was the beloved son of Lisa E. Poitrast and the late Laurence M. Labreche. He is survived by his sister, Emily E. Poitrast; his stepdad, Stephen C. Poitrast; and his longtime...
Christine Zullo-MacGregor, 71
Christine Anne Zullo-MacGregor of Natick passed peacefully on May 10 at the age of 71. She was surrounded by family at her bedside, including her caregiver, Mary Obiero, an angel and blessing to our family. We cannot thank her enough for her unconditional care and...
HPD’s Porter earns public management certificate
Hopkinton Police Lt. John Porter graduated May 14 from the Massachusetts Municipal Association-Suffolk University Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program, the HPD announced. The graduate-level program links contemporary public management...
Letter to the Editor: New trees needed on Town Common
Many of the beautiful shade trees on the [Town] Common are dead or dying. There are town funds available in the Holman Trust Fund to replace these shade trees. The town paid Weston & Sampson 10 years ago for a tree-planting program for the common. The plan...
David Walker, 93
David Alan Walker, 93, husband of the late Peggy Clark Walker and a resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully May 22. Born Jan. 9, 1928, in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was the son of Forbes Walker and Ruth (Stoutenburgh) Walker. Dave is survived by daughter Julie...
Thomas Miller, 89
Thomas Miller, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly of Athol, passed away peacefully May 15 at his home after a long struggle with cancer. Tom was born in Athol on Nov. 19, 1932, to the late Perley “Bill” Miller and the late Agnes (Horrigan) Miller. He grew up in Athol,...
Martha Hesse, 93
Martha “Mythi” M. Hesse, 93, of Hopkinton passed away May 21. Born and raised on the East Side of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Katharine (Merrill) and William McCormick. Martha was a graduate of Lincoln School, Providence, and went on to graduate from...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 21: Town has 6 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 21. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 21 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of May 20, Hopkinton’s...
Timothy Lynch, 59
Timothy E. Lynch, 59, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away May 21 after a long illness. Born in Framingham on Sept. 23, 1961, Tim was the son of C. Patrick Lynch of Hopkinton and the late Rosemary (Briggs) Lynch. Besides his father, Tim is survived by his...
Public hearing notice: June 1, 2021
Hopkinton Restaurant Week 2021
Photo contest winner, May 19 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...
Debra Scanlon, 49
Debra A. Scanlon entered the kingdom of heaven on May 17 the same way in which she lived her life: with courage, love and grace. It is often said that all people die but not all people live. Debbie lived for and was completely devoted to her children. Although her...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 18: Town has 4 active cases; update on state’s plan to lift restrictions
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 18. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 18 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of May 13, Hopkinton’s...
Newspaper: May 19, 2021
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Senior Snippets, May 19 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
Paul Guimond, 57
Paul F. Guimond, 57, of Hopkinton passed away on May 12 doing one of the many things he loved to do: watching a tennis match on the tube. Paul’s lifelong love of sports was matched only by his love for family and friends. They were, in fact, his lifeblood. And there...