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Editor's note: The India Association of Greater Boston released the following statement Sunday regarding last weekend's India Day incident on the Town Common. India Association of Greater Boston, known as IAGB, has been celebrating August 15 as India Day to...
Editor's note: Following is a statement from Hopkinton Teachers Association president Becky Abate, in response to Friday's statement from the Hopkinton School Committee. Although statements are not typically issued during negotiations, and are even more rarely issued...
Editor's note: Special Olympics released the following statement about Hopkinton High School. Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Hopkinton High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
