Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 28,...
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Michael Thorsen, 74
Michael Sean “Big Mike” Thorsen passed away on April 12 at his home in Ashland, after a 15-month battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Michael was born in Natick on Sept. 5, 1946, to George C. Thorsen and Gertrude R. (Daley) Sheridan. He was a 1964 graduate of...
Hopkinton man killed in I-495 accident
A 61-year-old man from Hopkinton was declared dead Tuesday after he was involved in a rollover crash in Interstate 495 in Tewksbury, according to State Police. Kevin Furey was driving alone on I-495 South shortly after noon when his 2001 Mercury Sable drifted into the...
Arrests/Police Log, April 27 edition
ARRESTS April 23 5:29 p.m. On Main Street, Officer Ryan Polselli arrested a 36-year-old Woodview Way resident and charged him with operation of a motor vehicle with license suspended, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and texting while operating a motor...
Rose Marie Gallagher, 87
Rose Marie Gallagher, 87, of Holliston passed away on April 24. Born and raised in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late Palmina (Fantasia) and Emilio Parrella. She was the wife of the late Norman Joseph Gallagher. Rose Marie and Norman were married in 1955....
Hopkinton Community Summer Band returns
The Hopkinton Music Association is sponsoring the 16th annual Hopkinton Community Summer Band. Individuals 14 years and older in the greater Hopkinton community who played an instrument in the past or currently play an instrument are welcome to join. Rehearsals will...
Hillers face mask fundraiser ends Friday
The Hopkinton High School Class of 2022 is hosting another Hillers face mask fundraiser. "With our HHS and HMS full return upon us, we have decided to reopen our face mask fundraiser," the class officers wrote in an email to classmates and their families. "We have...
Candidates Night event Wednesday; Know Your Vote forum next Monday
With Town Meeting and Town Election approaching next month, there are two upcoming events to help residents learn more about their options. Both events will be broadcast on HCAM-TV and HCAM's YouTube channel. The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 33rd annual — and...
Fire flow test Tuesday on South Street
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced Saturday that there will be a required fire flow test Tuesday. Crews will be testing the fire pump systems on South Street. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some...
Stephen Casler, 69
Professor emeritus Stephen D Casler, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away April 22 at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born in Boston, Aug. 27, 1951, to Barbara Casler Coyne and Howard F. Casler. He was predeceased by his father, Howard F. Casler of Boston,...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 23: Town has 37 active cases; vaccinations continue
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 23. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 23 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 18,...
Water main break on Davis Road could lead to discoloration in center of town
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Davis Road on Wednesday night. Water was turned off while crews worked through the night to make repairs. "Due to the nature of the break there could be discoloration...
Letter to the Editor: Downtown project needs better communication
On Monday, April 12, the strong fumes from the equipment idling and working in the parking lot at 3 Marshall Ave. triggered my wife's asthma, which had not troubled her since the town allowed construction in that lot at the end of 2019. She ended up having to go to...
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Arrests/Police Log, April 20 edition
POLICE LOG April 13 4:07 a.m. Officers Jay Deiana and Philip Powers checked on a person sleeping in a car on West Main Street. All was OK. A worker was resting. 10:27 a.m. A caller reported people “casing” vehicles on Wood Street. Chief Joseph Bennett, Sergeants Aaron...
Senior Snippets, April 21 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...
Photo contest winner, April 21 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...
Library Corner, April 21 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. Announcements In a few weeks, the library will be moving...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 19: Town has 31 active cases; vaccine eligibility expands today
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 18,...
HHS student dies; school offers counseling
Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop emailed the HHS community Sunday afternoon to announce that a student had died, and to make students and staff aware there will be in-person grief counseling Monday. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the death...