I was extremely disturbed by the remark from a Hopkinton community member regarding her warning: “Adopters should be careful with pit bulls.” As a veterinarian, I am disappointed by the ignorance of such comments. Of course all potential adopters should be mindful of...
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Hopkinton’s Farrell named to Olympic hockey roster
Hopkinton's Sean Farrell was named to the U.S. men's hockey team for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month. The roster was announced Thursday night. The NHL decided not to send its players this year, which opened the door for players such as the 20-year-old...
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hockey, girls hockey record first wins of season
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team picked up its first win of the season on Wednesday, as Joe Carrazza recorded a hat trick and Joe Scardino scored twice in a 6-2 victory over Dover-Sherborn. After HHS gave up a goal 90 seconds into the game, Manoli Barris...
Photos: Frozen Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos of the frozen conditions at Hopkinton State Park, as a winter chill has taken over the town.
Business Briefs: Details shared on 17 Main redesign; RE/MAX Executive Realty ‘top place to work’
The building at 17 Main Street, which was damaged by fire in 2020, is set to be reconstructed and expanded. Hopkinton’s Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, which is handling the redesign for owner Tom Carey and contractor John Burns, recently shared details of the...
Hopkinton hosts MLK Day virtual programs Sunday, Monday
There are two MLK Day virtual events planned in Hopkinton for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend. On Sunday (Jan. 16) at 11 a.m., the Islamic Masumeen School of Hopkinton is hosting a Zoom event, open to the public. Speakers include Town Clerk Connor Degan,...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 11 edition
ARRESTS January 6 3:17 p.m. Sergeant Scott van Raalten and Officer Ryan Polselli responded to a motor vehicle accident on Clinton Street and subsequently arrested a 34-year-old Blackstone resident and charged her with marked lanes violation and OUI liquor. January 7...
Antoinette Gomes, 94
Antoinette M. (Calderella) Gomes entered the kingdom of eternal life on Jan. 10 at Berkshire Medical Center. Toni was born in Pittsfield on June 28, 1927, to Joseph L. Calderella Sr. and Jenny (Lachina) Calderella. Toni graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945...
Photo contest winner, Jan. 12 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...
Gerald Tuite, 73
Gerald E. Tuite, 73, died Jan. 9 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ann L (Mayer) Tuite, to whom he was married for 36 years. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of the late John R. and Madeline (Gilmore) Tuite. Jerry was a...
Schools Notebook: HHS Inventathon Jan. 23-29; clothing drives underway; local collegians honored
The second annual Hopkinton High School Inventathon is scheduled for Jan. 23-29. Registration is due by Jan. 21. All HHS students of any skill/ability are welcome. Winners advance to the Lemelson-MIT Massachusetts Invention Convention. … The HHS alpine ski team is...
Senior Snippets, Jan. 12 edition
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...
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Library Corner, Jan. 12 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. Conversation Circles Session 1: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1-2...
Town launches new online dog licensing system
The town announced this month that dog licenses now may be renewed online. Owners can visit permiteyes.us/hopkinton/publichome.php to search for their dog. Owners with dogs that have been registered previously will receive an email reminder that includes the link. New...
Updated with new deadline of Jan. 18: Town plans random selection for Boston Marathon charity numbers
The town announced Thursday that applications are being accepted from local organizations seeking to obtain a Boston Marathon charity number. Numbers will be distributed to qualified organizations through a random selection. In order to qualify, an organization must...
James Hagberg, 59
On Jan. 5, James (Jay) Hagberg, loving brother and father, passed away unexpectedly in the hospital at the age of 59. Jay was born on March 16, 1962, in Malden. He was a 1980 graduate of Hopkinton High School and worked thereafter in the family business alongside his...
Dorenda Rice, 99
Dorenda S. Rice, 99, passed peacefully away Jan. 2 after a period of declining health. Born May 24, 1922, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, daughter of David and Leah (Larter) Stewart, she lived most of her life in Woodville, graduating from Hopkinton...
Boyd Blaker, 87
Boyd William (Bill) Blaker, 87, of Rockport passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 4 of heart failure. He was born on April 21, 1934, at Framingham Union Hospital. He was the son of the late Boyd M and Catherine (Portmore) Blaker. Bill lived his early life on Cape Cod but...













