Hopkinton’s Veterans Celebration Committee recently announced plans for Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 30. The day’s events will begin at Evergreen Cemetery in Woodville at 9:45 a.m. with the placing of a wreath by American Legion and Scouts representatives,...
It is with our family’s great sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Beck on May 21. Steve is survived by his wife, Diana, daughter, Natalie, and son, Andrew; his father, William Beck and wife Yong Hui of Gardner; brother Gerald (Jerry) Beck and wife Judy of...
Following Tuesday's shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Hopkinton will have an increased police presence at its schools, the superintendent and police chief announced Friday. "We are devastated and sorrowed by the heartbreaking events that occurred in Uvalde,...
Following Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, some Hopkinton residents are planning a candlelight vigil for Thursday night. The event, called "Reflection and Remembrance, Policy and Change," will be held at the Town Common from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday's shooting at...
An email from Hopkinton Public School administrators was sent out to schools families on Wednesday, one day after 19 students and two adults died in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. "We are writing, heartbroken, for the educators, students and families of Uvalde,...
ARRESTS May 22 6:55 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Basit Dennis, Robert Ekross and Cody Normandin responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two cars on Hayward Street. A 72-year-old from Eliot, Maine, was arrested and charged with marked lanes violation...
John August Alphonse, a longtime resident of Hudson, passed away peacefully on May 13 at his home with his family by his side. He was 78. He was the beloved husband of Cathy (Corcoran) Alphonse, to whom he was married 39 years. John was born in Abilene, Texas, son of...
Hopkinton Youth & Family Services, together with Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention, announced three workshops to be held in June at the Hopkinton Public Library. On June 1 from 7-9 p.m., the Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative will present a program for...
After attending Hopkinton’s Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 3 and 4, I decided it is time for Town Meeting representatives to be elected, eight to a precinct. This way we would avoid general negativity and group (rather than individual) voting. We would have elected...
A former Hopkinton resident was among the casualties of a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Worcester on May 14. Christopher Lozeau died on his 53rd birthday. According to his obituary, a celebration of life Mass will be held June 25 at Hopkinton's St....
Christopher F. Lozeau, of Worcester and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on his 53rd birthday, May 14, as a result of the Worcester apartment fire. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he was the son of Joseph A. Lozeau Jr. and Joan M. Lozeau (Fairclough) of Cape...
Arthur B. Matson Jr., 94, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on May 14 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nancy C. Matson, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Cookie, a 1-year-old female who has been overlooked thus far. Here is Baypath's description of Cookie: "Just like your...
Louise B. MacCarn, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on May 16. Born to Richard and Loretta Weindorf in Hewlett, New York, she grew up alongside five siblings on Long Island, where she spent the majority of her life. Louise graduated from Woodmere High...
In its latest Main Street Corridor Project update, the town announced that the road in the area of 52 Main Street (Hopkinton Drug) will be closed to through traffic starting Monday (May 23) and continuing for 3-5 days. Eastbound traffic will be detoured up Grove...
Greyhound Friends held its annual spring open house on Saturday. Adopters, supporters and friends visited the Saddle Hill Road kennel and enjoyed music, refreshments, kennel tours, a silent auction, contests and games. There also was a remembrance ceremony and...
In an email to Hopkinton Public Schools families Friday, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh urged the use of face coverings during the COVID surge in town. Cavanaugh indicated that she met with the town's Emergency Management Group earlier Friday and was informed that the...
The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) announced that personnel are scheduled to perform aerial insecticide applications — via helicopter — for larval mosquito control in Hopkinton from May 23-28. Weather, especially high winds and rain, will...
As he indicated at Tuesday's Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo is organizing a survey of residents' thoughts about Annual Town Meeting, focused on the lack of participation from voters. The survey includes 17 questions and asks residents their opinions...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Leia. Here is Baypath’s description of Leia: “Leia is a quiet girl. She is both crate-trained and house-trained and likes to...
