Ruth Lorraine Fecteau Holmes lived her dash from Sept. 5, 1923, to Aug. 4, 2020, as a daughter of Wilfred Fecteau and Isabel DeWolf, wife of Robert Swasey Holmes, and mother to Lorraine (affectionately known as Muffet) Holmes Martorana. Ruth passed peacefully at the...
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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Aug. 5
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Aug. 5. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions August 5 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...
Local students honored for college success
The University of Massachusetts released its list of students who made the dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a number of Hopkinton residents: Freeman Alfano, Hayden August, Kalina Bergmann, Haley Bernardo, Matthew Bird, Nora Bonnell, James Cavallo,...
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Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 4 edition
POLICE LOG July 28 7:39 a.m. A caller reported a fallen tree on wires on Spring Street. Officer Brian Sanchioni responded and notified Eversource. 9:36 a.m. Officer Ryan Polselli assisted a disabled motor vehicle on East Main Street. 10:57 a.m. A motorist reported...
Tropical Storm Isaias takes down trees, wires in Hopkinton
As Tropical Storm Isaias moved through the Northeast on Tuesday, Hopkinton felt its effects in the late afternoon/early evening, with heavy winds and intermittent rain. By 6 p.m., the Hopkinton Fire Department reported via Twitter that it had received reports of 11...
HHS’ Scott receives Presidential Excellence Award
The recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching were announced Monday, and Hopkinton High School's Doug Scott was one of two teachers from Massachusetts to make the list. Scott, who teaches engineering and robotics, was...
Library Corner, Aug. 5 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. Return/Pickup Reminders The library is accepting returns...
Hopkinton Cub Scouts celebrate graduation to Boy Scouts
Hopkinton Pack 97 held a celebration on Thursday for its 10 Webelos who are graduating from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. The event, known as the Arrow of Light ceremony or the Blue and Gold banquet, was held at the Hopkinton YMCA's outdoor pavilion due to social...
Laurie Bilodeau, 32
Laurie Joanne Bilodeau, 32, of Maynard and formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on July 23 with loving family by her side after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Maryanne (Pratt) Bilodeau of...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 31
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 31. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 31 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...
Shirley Johnston
Shirley K. (Barrett) Johnston of Needham, formerly of Brookline, died July 28. She was the beloved wife of the late Lt. Robert J. Johnston of the Brookline Fire Department. She was the devoted mother of Robert F. Johnston and his wife, Anne, of Holliston; Terry M....
Kenneth Chouinard, 84
Kenneth Wayne Chouinard, 84, of Ashland passed away July 27 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Louis and Ruth (Lougee) Chouinard and husband of 48 years to Theresa (Krivicich) Chouinard. After growing up in Hopkinton, Ken eventually moved...
Eversource gas pipeline plan hits snag
A state Land Court judge ruled that Eversource must remove a decommissioned gas pipeline if its project to install a new, larger pipeline through Hopkinton and Ashland moves forward. Associate Justice Michael D. Vhay’s July 20 ruling is a victory for Ashland, where...
HCA presents live outdoor music series in August
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts will host two live outdoor music series over the next month. The events are free, although individuals must reserve a ticket via HopArtsCenter.org. Social distancing and masks are required. The Concerts on the Patio series, held on...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for July 30
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for July 30. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions July 30 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ While Town Hall and...
Hopkinton bans outdoor water use, with limited exceptions
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department released the following statement about water issues in town. Water levels at the Hopkinton reservoir and groundwater levels at our town wells have reached action trigger levels. Due to these low levels, we are cutting back on...
Milford Regional recognized as high performing in 2 procedures
Milford Regional Medical Center was recognized as a high performing hospital in two adult procedures for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. Milford Regional earned high performing ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure, in...
Kevin Kenney, 68
Kevin M. Kenney, 68, died July 28 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth (MacMillian) Kenney. Kevin was a 1970 graduate of Hopkinton High School. He was owner and operator of Central...
Arrests/Police Log, July 28 edition
ARRESTS July 21 8:09 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle off the roadway of Lumber Street, and the occupants were out walking and talking. Sergeants Matthew McNeil and Aaron Neil and Officer Philip Powers responded and performed field sobriety tests and subsequently...