The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team, playing its final home game of the season Friday night, dropped a 46-36 decision to Medway. Kiki Fossbender led the Hillers with 11 points, while Carly Hedstrom had nine points, all on 3-pointers. Hopkinton trailed 13-9...
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HHS sports roundup: Ski teams close out season in style
The Hopkinton High School ski teams closed out their seasons on Thursday night with their final Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League race at Ski Ward in Shrewsbury. On the boys side, Jackson Schlussel once again captured first place, finishing with a combined...
Norman Shachoy
Norman J. Shachoy of Mattapoisett died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Feb. 7. His life was filled with his great loves — his wife and family, his work and the sea. Norm and Maryellen (Sullivan) met as teenagers in Mattapoisett and recently celebrated...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 11: Town has 32 active cases; Natick Mall to host vaccination site
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 11, Hopkinton’s...
Charles DeWaele, 92
Charles F. DeWaele, 92, died Feb. 8. He was the husband of Carol A (Buthray) DeWaele, to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Callanan) DeWaele. He was a graduate of North High School in Worcester and...
HHS sports roundup: Boys hoops, girls hoops, boys hockey post wins over Holliston
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team recorded a 62-54 victory over visiting Holliston on Wednesday night. Brian Keefe poured in 16 points, Nate Kasper scored 14 and Matt Cooper netted 12 to fuel the win. The Hillers led 12-8 after one quarter and proceeded...
Marie Creedon, 95
Marie T. Creedon (Kelley), 95, of Milford died comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Feb. 7. She was the devoted wife of 34 years to the late Richard J. Creedon. Born Dec. 7, 1925, in Natick, the daughter of the late Leon E. and Agnes...
Superintendent details vacation travel protocols
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed schools families Tuesday with details for those who are planning to travel out of state during February vacation next week. Cavanaugh requested that parents of any students leaving the state notify the student's principal and...
Project Just Because hosts free food distribution day Saturday
Project Just Because is hosting a free food distribution day this Saturday (Feb. 13) 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, bakery...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 9 edition
POLICE LOG February 2 1:18 p.m. The Framingham Police Department requested a female officer to assist with a search. Officer Brittany Firth responded to assist. 2:13 p.m. A caller from a Fruit Street business reported the theft of prescription medicine. Officer Philip...
Richard Brault, 95
Richard R. Brault, 95, a Hopkinton veteran who served in the battles of Okinawa, Tinian and Saipan, died peacefully on Feb. 6. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Dr. Norbert R. and Florence (Chartrand) Brault. After his junior year of high school, Richard...
Edward Reardon Jr., 72
Edward D. Reardon Jr. died Feb. 5 with his wife and daughter by his side at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston at the age of 72. Edward is survived by his wife, Cynthia J. (Hollis) Reardon of Plymouth, their daughter, Laura Moynihan and husband Patrick of...
Hopkinton Chinese American Association New Year celebration Thursday
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association (HCAA) will recognize the 2021 Lunar New Year with a virtual celebration on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. The event normally is held at the Hopkins School cafetorium. According to HCAA organizers, this year’s event will...
Photo contest winner, Feb. 10 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: Girls basketball, girls hockey fall; Tuesday games postponed
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team rallied to force overtime before falling to Westwood, 47-44, Monday night in Hopkinton. After a tight first quarter, HHS fell into a 23-15 hole at halftime. The deficit was five heading into the final quarter, but the...
Schools go to early dismissal schedule Tuesday due to snowstorm
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced early Tuesday morning that all Hopkinton schools will use the early dismissal plan Tuesday due to the incoming snowstorm that is expected to start around 8 a.m. and last most of the day. The high school and middle school will...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 8: Town has 31 active cases; more vaccine info
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 8. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 8 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 6, Hopkinton’s...
Business Briefs: Resident named partner at Boston law firm; Blackstone Valley Wealth duo honored
Hopkinton resident John W. Powell was named as a partner in the patent practice group at Sunstein LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm in Boston. According to the firm, Powell has more than two decades of in-house and law firm experience. He served as vice...
Janice Dayton, 78
Janice Ellen Donahue Dayton passed on Jan. 13 after suffering the debilitating and degenerative effects of Alzheimer's disease for many years. She was born in Framingham on May 8, 1942, to Norman and Hilma (Ruggles) Donahue, the first of five children. The family...
Schools Notebook: HHS team earns spot on ‘High School Quiz Show’; locals honored at Keefe Tech
Hopkinton High School will be one of 17 teams to take part in the 12th season of WGBH-TV’s “High School Quiz Show,” which starts in April. Hopkinton will face off against two-time defending champion Boston Latin in a match that will air on WGBH and YouTube on April 17...