Editor's note: Following is a notice from the town's Water and Sewer Department. We are mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, to protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking...
Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Town’s vaccine efficiency impressive
In times when everyone seems to be choosing sides, the recent COVID vaccination clinic at the Senior Center should receive unanimous celebration within the community. From the registration process through the second shot, it was handled efficiently and cheerfully. The...
Select Board to accept requests for Boston Marathon bibs
Editor's note: The following information was included on a press release from the town on Monday. The Select Board will accept requests from organizations for 2021 Boston Marathon bibs, with a random selection planned to award the numbers. In order to qualify for the...
Library Corner, April 7 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. Seasonal Cooking Workshop — Celebrate Spring! Thursday,...
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to town for vaccine distribution
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Town of Hopkinton for its efficient administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting with the Board of Health, thank you for setting up the process for the staff at the Senior Center with the scheduling, to the Fire...
Photo contest winner, April 7 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...
HHS Sports Roundup: Football beats Medfield on last-minute TD
https://twitter.com/HillerAthletics/status/1378427559738740745?s=20 Quarterback Cole Salyards scrambled into the end zone from 8 yards out with 11 seconds remaining to give the Hopkinton High School football team a 42-36 victory over visiting Medfield on Saturday...
Hervol wins Minor League Golf tournament
Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol won his first event on the Minor League Golf Tour, posting a 1-shot victory in a rain-shortened tournament at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida, early this week. Hervol shot a 7-under-par 65 in the opening round on Monday,...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball tops Westwood
The Hopkinton High School volleyball team continued its strong start this week, posting a 3-1 victory over Westwood on Tuesday to improve to 6-1. The Hillers dropped a close first set, 25-23, before taking charge with 25-19, 25-12 and 25-20 wins. Senior Cadyn Boyce...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 2: Town has 45 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 2. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 2 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of March 30, Hopkinton’s...
HHS registration open for spring sports season through April 16
Hopkinton High School athletic director Rich Cormier announced that registration is open via FamilyID for the spring sports season. The deadline to sign up is April 16, but families are asked to register as early as possible. There are limitations on how many players...
Arrests/Police Log, March 30 edition
ARRESTS March 28 9:25 p.m. On Woodview Way, Officers Tyler Brabham and Jessica Ferreira arrested a 67-year-old Woodview Way resident on a warrant. POLICE LOG March 23 8:04 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No personal injuries were...
HPD partners with Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on training
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the Hopkinton Police Department. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today announced that 24 members of the Hopkinton Police Department recently completed interactive,...
Jean Drawe, 88
Jean F. Drawe, 88, died March 28 at The Timothy Daniels House in Holliston after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jean worked at Colella’s Market in Hopkinton for many years at the deli counter. She was known as “The Cheese Lady,” because she always gave the kids a...
Town party caucuses planned for early April
The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee caucus will be held Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m., while the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee will hold its caucus Friday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. At the caucuses, the parties nominate individuals to run for...
James Fitzgerald, 86
James Patrick Fitzgerald Sr., 86, of Humarock and formerly of South Weymouth, passed away on March 24. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Mary Kate (Sullivan) and Patrick T. Fitzgerald. He was married to the late Ellen (Kilroy) Fitzgerald. Jim grew up in...
BAA announces Virtual 125th Boston Marathon to be held prior to in-person event
The Boston Athletic Association recently announced details for the Virtual 125th Boston Marathon, which will be held Oct. 8-10, prior to the in-person Boston Marathon on Oct. 11. The virtual race is open to runners of all levels and abilities. Registration, which...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for March 26: Town has 32 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for March 26. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions March 26 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of March 24,...
James Rice, 86
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph Rice Jr. on March 25. Jim was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Barber) Rice for 57 years. He was the father of James Joseph Rice III of Hartford, Daniel Rice of Miami, and Kathleen (Rice) Fraser and...
Lydia Medal, 92
Lydia Medal, 92, of Franklin and a former longtime resident of Milford, passed away on March 26 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Jose “Cheo” Perez Silva, who died on March 16, 2008. Mrs. Medal was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Mayaguez,...