The Tri-Valley League recently announced its winter season All-Stars, and Hopkinton High School was well-represented. In girls swimming, Eve Weatherhead was named Diver of the Year, while Olivia Scalora was selected as an All-Star. In boys swimming, Caleb Burke and...
Hopkinton Independent
Letter to the Editor: Opposition to herbicides in Maspenock
Recently, the Conservation Commission approved the use of diquat and endothall in Lake Maspenock this spring as recommended by the Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group. The Sustainable Green Committee has always opposed this use (see Page 59 of...
Marilyn Moore, 96
Marilyn S. Moore, 96, of Milford passed away March 19. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Jesse (Slade) and Harold Soper from Bonavista, Newfoundland. Marilyn worked as a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. After retiring...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 26
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Department of Public Works is working on the second phase of a hydrant flushing project designed...
Real Estate Transactions, March 25 edition
Letter to the Editor: Praise for Center School property
The four seasons of the Center School land: Spring — We hear the sounds of birds announcing the end of winter as they forage for insects and seeds and build nests. Among them are cardinals, woodpeckers, bluebirds, robins, etc. Salamanders have been spotted emerging...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 25
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The School Committee on Thursday reached a consensus to narrow down its name choices for the new...
Photos: Friends of Hopkinton Family Fling
The Friends of Hopkinton's annual Family Fling was held Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School, moved from the Town Common due to rain.
Fruit Street bridge work starts Monday, lane shifts/closures likely
Hopkinton's Department of Public Works announced that work will begin on the Fruit Street bridge over the MBTA tracks/Sudbury River on Monday (March 25), according to information from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Work is scheduled daily from 7...
Professional Insights: Start your spring cleaning now
As spring and summer approach, you may think about getting rid of old items that have made walking through your basement difficult or finding things in your attic impossible. Or maybe you may want to give your home an uncluttered look in advance of a real estate open...
Professional Insights: Time for financial spring cleaning?
Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment as well. Here are some suggestions for doing just that: • Improve...
Anne Marie Pettepit, 88
Anne Marie “Isabelle” Pettepit, 88, of Hopkinton passed away March 19. Born in Notre Dame, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Celina (Poirer) and Joseph Delaney. She was the wife of 43 years to the late Francis D. Pettepit. Isabelle was an independent...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 22
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee met Wednesday night for the first time in nine months at the...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 21
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. A Boston Marathon detail assignment six years ago for Hopkinton Fire Department Lt. John Krauss...
Letter to the Editor: Cemetery tree-clearing disappointing
I have always loved the quiet and calmness experienced while visiting cemeteries, and as a resident of Woodville have often enjoyed walks through our Evergreen Cemetery with its bounty of beautiful trees lining the roadways. Recently, while walking into Evergreen, I...
Newspaper: March 20, 2024
Schools Notebook: Rivard earns OMEGA scholarship
Vienna Rivard was awarded a Massachusetts Institute of Technology OMEGA scholarship for her work founding an intergenerational book club in Hopkinton. The MIT AgeLab awards annual scholarships to high school students who lead or develop intergenerational programs —...
Arrests/Police Log, March 20 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG March 12 12:45 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Clinton...
Business Profile: MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center helps children make great memories
Children attending summer camp at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center are always excited by the wide selection of programs and the facility. Over nine weeks, those enrolled in traditional camp can try archery, improve swimming skills, tackle the rope course and play...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Tootsie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Tootsie. Here is Baypath's description of Tootsie: “Introducing our newest senior, little Tootsie! This little...