Project Just Because announced earlier this year that it planned to move into its own facility after its lease expires at its current location next fall. PJB has its sights set on a building just down South Street from where it currently houses is food pantry and...
Beverly (Rounsevell) Dube, 70, of Mattapoisett died Nov. 15 at home. She was the wife of Dennis Dube. Born and raised in Freetown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Crossley) Rounsevell. She lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Beverly enjoyed...
The Hopkinton High School Habitat for Humanity Club is hosting a gingerbread house fundraising event on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria. Admittance is $5 per person. Preregistration (by Dec. 9) is preferred but not required — walk-in...
Navigating the holiday season can reveal that individuals are experiencing challenges with mental health, and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services is offering free and confidential behavioral health screenings to help address this issue. Feelings might include...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animals are Lola and Mumble, who recently were “married” in a ceremony at Baypath. Here is Baypath's description of both of whom...
I am a member of the Hopkinton Trails Club. Since forming in 2005, we’ve developed major trails (including the Center Trail), assisted in the creation of the town's Trail Coordination & Management Committee, and led over 130 walks to introduce the town’s trails to...
David John Ivester, 67, of Milford and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 26 following a five-month battle with cancer complications. Born in Philadelphia, he was the youngest son of the late Louise (Rosenberger) and Charles Vincent Ivester and was predeceased by...
Dolores T. (Power) “Dee” Crowley of Hopkinton, formerly of Dedham and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Nov. 23 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Crowley and devoted mother of Dennis P. Crowley and his wife, Mary, of Medway, and the...
The Hopkinton High School football team closed out its season Thursday morning with a 43-0 loss at Ashland in the revival of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry. After a scoreless first quarter, Ashland put up 15 points in the second period. The Clockers then scored 14...
A group of Hopkinton High School students is organizing a Rent a Raker fundraiser, where the students will rake leaves for money that will be donated to Project Just Because. The fall cleanups will be held on the next two Saturdays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 (rain dates Nov....
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Nov. 23. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Nov. 23 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Nov. 22, Hopkinton’s...
The Hopkinton Department of Public Works announced Friday that the town's recycling center will be closed Saturday (Nov. 27) due to site reconstruction. The center, located at 394 Wood Street, normally is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Francis John D’Urso Jr., 57, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 21. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Rita (Orlando) and Francis John D’Urso. Frank graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Lynn in 1982 and Northeastern University in...
Maureen A. (Kelly) Bowser, “Moe,” 56, left us way too soon on Nov. 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was best friend and soulmate to Kevin Bridge of Hopkinton. She was born in Marlborough, the daughter of the late George and Kathleen (Teahan)...
After a two-year hiatus, the Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club is back, presenting "Sideways Stories from the Wayside School" featuring scenes from "School Daze." "Sideways Stories" is an adaptation of Louis Sachar's Wayside School novels, featuring characters such...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs check Ourseniorcenter.com/find/Hopkinton-council-on-aging or hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions...
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. Library Schedule Update The library will be closed on...
The Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission reports that volunteers from the Friends of Whitehall, including Margaret Mighton, Mary McManus, Paula Gedraitis, Tom Haldoupis, Nancy Weckback, Jim Weckback and Ken Loderick, spread wood chips in the parking area at...
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...
