Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Thursday afternoon that all Hopkinton schools will go remote Friday due to the fact that "several people in the HPS community have tested positive" for COVID-19, and "as a result, extensive contact tracing is necessary."...
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Peter Bacon, 78
Peter Rowe Bacon, 78, of Hopkinton as well as Five Islands, Maine, passed away peacefully at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Dec. 8. Born in Waltham on July 30, 1942, he was the son of Francis Howard Bacon and Helen Margaret (Rowe) Bacon, who predeceased him. He grew...
Hannelore Morin, 80
Hannelore Elisabet Scanlon Morin, 80, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 21 following complications of COVID-19. Born in Walldurn, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ottilia (Mackert) and Rudolf Lohlein. She was the wife of the late George B. Morin. Hannelore came...
Local events planned to recognize MLK Day
The Hopkinton Youth Commission, which normally puts together a service-themed program at Hopkinton Middle School and throughout the community each Martin Luther King Day, has adjusted its schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission will continue to...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 12 edition
POLICE LOG January 5 6:39 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle struck a deer on West Main Street and was able to drive away. Officer Derek Morton responded and checked the area with a negative find on the deer. 5:29 p.m. A Tammer Lane real estate agent reported disturbing...
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Conway recipient of Framingham State alumni award
The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA) recently hosted its annual membership meeting virtually. During the program, Hopkinton resident Susan Duponte Conway ’70 received the first annual Gloria Award, named for longtime Framingham elementary...
Photo contest winner, Jan. 13 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...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 13 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...
Library Corner, Jan. 13 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. Schedule Update Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in town...
HHS to host 24-hour Inventathon this weekend
The Hopkinton High School Code Club, along with Girls Who Code, is organizing a 24-hour Inventathon for Hopkinton high school and middle school students this Friday and Saturday (Jan. 15-16). Registration ends Tuesday. A theme/topic will be announced at 4 p.m. on...
HHS basketball teams split with Norwood as winter season begins
Hopkinton High School opened the winter season this past week. The boys basketball team split a weekend series with Norwood. In the opener on Friday night, the visiting Hillers fell behind big in the early going but fought back, led by the hot shooting of senior guard...
Former Hopkinton Police Chief Lee lands top job in Norwell
Former Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee was tabbed to be chief in Norwell. According to a report in the Quincy Patriot Ledger, Lee was chosen by Norwell selectmen at last Thursday’s meeting. He recently had been named a finalist along with John Carbone, who is chief...
John Gaucher, 66, former DPW director
John Tyler “J.T.” Gaucher, P. E., 66, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3 with his loving family by his side. He leaves his adoring wife of 40 years, Lisa (MacGown) Gaucher of Millbury, his son, John Alexander Gaucher and fiancee Jennifer Lynn Nicoll of Jefferson, his...
Pre-construction meeting held for Main Street Corridor Project
The town announced Friday that a pre-construction meeting for the Main Street Corridor Project was held Thursday, bring together representatives from town departments, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), contractor A.F. Amorello & Sons, Inc.,...
Karen Cox, 72
Karen Harvey Cox, 72, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at home on Jan. 6. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edwin B. Cox Jr., and daughters Ashley Cox of Hopkinton and Sarah Cole and husband Michael Cole of Cary, North Carolina, along with her joy,...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 5 edition
ARRESTS January 2 5:23 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officer Tyler Brabham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crashing into a building on Woodview Way. Air bags were deployed. The management company of the building was contacted. The Fire Department and...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 7: Town has 60 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall reopened...
LakePharma announces it will develop, produce COVID vaccine at South Street facility
Hopkinton might end up playing a key role in helping to end the COVID-19 pandemic, as the biotech company LakePharma announced that it will work to develop and produce a vaccine at its facility on South Street. LakePharma revealed Monday that it has established a...
The Spoon diner to close Sunday for rest of winter
The Spoon, a popular local diner located at 1 Lumber St., announced that after business this Sunday it will close its doors for the rest of the winter. "This is not an easy decision, but we feel it is the right decision for our business & family that we close...