I want to respond to the controversy that has arisen around the release of Shawn McClinton, who was recently charged with assaulting a woman after the Massachusetts Bail Fund posted his bail. It is hard to look at a high bail amount and not think there must be a very...
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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 21
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 21. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions August 21 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...
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School Committee: District supports teachers in reopening
Editor's note: Hopkinton School Committee chair Amanda Fargiano issued the following statement regarding negotiations with the Hopkinton Teachers Association. With the return of Hopkinton teachers scheduled in just 10 days, the district and the Hopkinton Teachers...
Letter to the Editor: Select Board should not have allowed anonymous attacks on Kramer
The ghost of Willie Horton made an appearance during the public comment section of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. In what was clearly an orchestrated attack on one of the town's most dedicated volunteers — Muriel Kramer — a group of citizens were granted the...
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Photo contest winner, Aug. 19 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...
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Newspaper: August 19, 2020
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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 19
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions August 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...
Letter to the Editor: Photo does not imply support of Bail Fund
It has come to my attention that a photograph featuring me has been used in connection with a news article written [about] the Massachusetts Bail Fund. The photograph was taken when I was standing behind Muriel Kramer while waiting to speak at a Hopkinton Town...
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Joseph Bleakney, 63
Joseph E. Bleakney passed away peacefully at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Aug. 8 after a brief illness. Joe was born and raised in Framingham, one of four children to Charles W. and Rosemary Y. (Grant) Bleakney Jr. He was a graduate of the J.P. Keefe...
Letter to the Editor: Kramer deserves to continue service to town
Muriel Kirkland Kramer is an outstanding, dedicated, committed leader in the community. I wholeheartedly support her continued service on the town planning board. — Sheila A. Zarba-Campbell, Hopkinton Editor’s note: The opinions and comments expressed in letters to...
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Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 18 edition
ARRESTS August 16 9:24 p.m. Officer Benjamin Stickney checked on a motor vehicle on Cedar Street and Officer Ryan Polselli and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil responded as backup. An 18-year-old female was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, operation of motor vehicle...
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College honors: Local students graduate from UMass
Approximately 6,000 students received bachelor’s degrees at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as the university held a virtual commencement celebration for the Class of 2020 on May 8. The following Hopkinton residents were among those who earned a degree:...
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Business Briefs: Gregg named VP for communications/marketing at Holy Cross
Hopkinton resident Marisa Gregg was named vice president for communications and marketing at the College of the Holy Cross, the school announced earlier this month. Gregg, who joined Holy Cross as director of marketing and communications in 2014, has served as interim...
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Library Corner, Aug. 19 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. Quick-Pick Bundles The library is offering a “quick-pick...
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Senior Snippets, Aug. 19 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center remains closed to the public, but the staff remains available to assist residents. Call (508) 497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
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Elaine LaBonte, 90
Elaine LaBonte passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 13 surrounded by love. Born on April 1, 1930, in Great Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Owens) Norton, and Irene Gerard Norton. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years,...
Letter to the Editor: Town leaders should clarify ‘racism’
In response to the Aug. 5 article “Select Board Addresses Social Issues,” I urge leaders in Hopkinton to clarify their definition of racism. Board member [Brendan] Tedstone said, “There are outliers where there are isolated cases — and maybe more than isolated, maybe...
Letter to the Editor: Apology accepted for India Day disruption
I admire our neighbor Rich Yurewicz for apologizing for his actions on Saturday. His message struck me as heartfelt and genuine. I hope everyone in Hopkinton will join me in applauding his statement and supporting him and his family going forward. On a personal note,...
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Motorcyclist apologizes for India Day disruption: ‘My actions were wrong’
Editor's note: Below is a signed statement the Independent received Sunday afternoon from Rich Yurewicz apologizing for his actions Saturday morning, when he disrupted an India Independence Day celebration in Hopkinton. Dear members of the Hopkinton community, My name...
Letter to the Editor: Residents decry ‘offensive’ act at India Day
As concerned citizens of Hopkinton, we condemn all racist acts, and specifically the recent racist incident in which a fellow Hopkinton resident deliberately disrupted a ceremony on the town common to mark India Day. Racism has no place in our town, and we call upon...