Editor's note: This story has been updated multiple times, most recently at 9:55 p.m. with a comment from the town manager. Due to a gas main break, Main Street was closed Monday around 9:45 a.m. from Pleasant Street to Hayden Rowe Street. Emergency personnel rushed...
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Lifeworks expands autism services to Hopkinton
The nonprofit human services provider Lifeworks, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced last month that is expanding its community-based autism services to include adult autism support in 40 communities in the Department of...
Complete Town Meeting results by article
Following are the results of all the articles at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting in the order they were voted. Votes required a simple majority unless noted. Vote totals are listed by those in favor first, followed by those opposed. SPECIAL...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 7: Town has 35 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions May 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of May 6, Hopkinton’s Health...
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
The Massachusetts Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference was held April 10, and a number of Hopkinton High School students participated in competitions there. The following students qualified to compete at the International HOSA...
Schools switch to early dismissal schedule Thursday due to Town Common rally, will have ‘added police presence’
Hopkinton schools will switch to an early dismissal schedule Thursday due to the Mikayla Miller rally planned for the Town Common. Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families Wednesday afternoon with the details and an explanation. "The schools have been...
Amy Beaudet, 55
Amy Rose Beaudet, 55, of Berlin passed away on May 2 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with her loving husband at her side. Affectionately known as “The Solar Queen,” Amy was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy and was widely seen as one of the best...
Peter Landry, 33
Peter Raymond Landry, 33, of Holliston passed away April 30. Born in Framingham, he was the cherished son of Diane Landry and Craig Landry of Bellingham, formerly of Holliston. Peter graduated in 2005 from Holliston High School, where he was a talented multi-sport...
Arrests/Police Log, May 4 edition
POLICE LOG April 27 7:46 a.m. A walk-in reported a lost iPad and wanted the incident logged. 9:30 a.m. An Ash Street resident reported a vehicle keeps parking at the end of her driveway during the daytime. Officer Ryan Polselli responded and reported the vehicle was...
Letter to the Editor: Anderson Field team grateful for help
On May 1, we rededicated the renovated Lauren Anderson Softball Field at Hopkinton High School in Lauren’s memory. What began as a community project in August 2019 is now a reality thanks to the dedication and generosity of many individuals, organizations and...
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Project Just Because to host another free food distribution day May 15
Project Just Because is hosting another free food distribution day on Saturday, May 15, at its Hopkinton facility for all Massachusetts residents in need. Anyone needing assistance or aware of someone who needs help with food — including protein, dairy, dry goods,...
Photo contest winner, May 5 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, May 5 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 On April 26 the library moved to a new way...
HCA receives additional $10K in scholarship funds
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts announced that it has received an additional $10,000 to add to its existing scholarship funds for students attending its 2021 summer programs. The HCA regularly awards need-based scholarships through its Sandra Delbridge Scholarship...
Senior Snippets, May 5 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...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 30: 46 active cases; Town Meeting update
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of April 29,...
Regional collaborative to offer private vaccine clinic for local high school students 16 and older
The MetroWest-Westborough Regional Vaccination Collaborative will host a private vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for high school students ages 16 and older, using the Pfizer vaccine. The clinic will be open only to students residing in...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 29: Face mask restrictions loosen; regional vaccine clinic continues
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,...
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...