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Newspaper: March 24, 2021
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Hopkinton Independent
Local students honored for college success
The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall semester, and a number of Hopkinton residents were recognized. Those receiving honors included Freeman Alfano, Morgan Allen, Molly Andrews, Julia Annenberg, Hayden...
Arrests/Police Log, March 23 edition
ARRESTS March 16 1:12 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Nathan Wright and Stephen Buckley responded and reported no personal injuries. A 40-year-old Marlborough resident was arrested and charged...
Senior Snippets, March 24 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center staff continues to be available to seniors and residents during this pandemic. Call 508-497-9730 if in need of assistance, with questions or just to say hi. For a more extensive listing of programs check...
George Bailey, 82
George R. Bailey, D.D.S., 82, a retired Framingham dentist, passed away peacefully at his home in Upton surrounded by family on March 19. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Wendy (Griffin) Bailey, their children: Melissa Abate and husband Mark of...
Library Corner, March 24 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. Baptiste Power Yoga Class Mondays, March 29, noon (Zoom)...
Longtime Hopkins teacher Law bids farewell
By Deanna Law Special to the Independent Editor’s note: The following is from Deanna Law, a longtime teacher/administrator at Hopkins School who recently submitted her resignation after taking a leave of absence prior to the 2019-20 school year and moving to Montana....
Photo contest winner, March 24 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...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for March 19: Town has 29 active cases; vaccines available to all adults in April
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for March 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions March 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of March 18,...
HHS sports Roundup: Volleyball earns revenge vs. Ashland
Avenging the first loss of its season two days earlier, the Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team swept Ashland 3-0 on Thursday in Hopkinton. Junior outside hitters Kate Powers and Melanie Gildea led the way for the Hillers, who started slow before taking...
Local group organizes march Saturday against anti-Asian hate crimes
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association is planning a rally and march this Saturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Town Common to call awareness to anti-Asian hate crimes and racism. The event was spurred by this week's mass shooting in Atlanta, where six of the eight...
Hopkinton Emergency Fund makes initial fundraising push
By David Rosner Contributing Writer Hopkinton has firmly established itself as an upper middle class town, with home prices soaring into seven figures. However, there are residents who struggle to make ends meet, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated that problem....
Women’s Club Candidates Night event April 28
The Hopkinton Women’s Club recently announced that it will host its annual Candidates Night on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. The decision to hold the event in person or virtually will be made in April. The Town Election is scheduled for May 17, although that has the...
Baypath seeks help fostering dogs
Baypath Humane Society is putting out a call for community members to care for a dog in their home temporarily until the shelter finds them a permanent home. Dogs like Bella (pictured above) have a tough time staying in a shelter, and will benefit greatly from staying...
Robert Bierig, 89
Robert W. Bierig, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away March 13 at his Hopkinton home, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness. Bob was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Alma, New York, to Ruth Crawford of Dorset, Ohio. He grew up in Erie,...
Hopkinton mourns Boston Marathon legend Dick Hoyt
Dick Hoyt, who inspired millions by pushing his son, Rick, in a wheelchair in 32 Boston Marathons and other races across the world, died Wednesday, according to multiple reports. He was 80 years old and had been dealing with health issues for a few years. Longtime...
Superintendent, health director: Despite surge, no student-to-student transmission at HHS
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and town health director Shaun McAuliffe issued a joint statement Wednesday to address the surge in COVID cases at Hopkinton High School. "We are finding that students are testing positive for the virus at rates that have not occurred...
Cultural Council calls for artists
The Hopkinton Cultural Council is seeking artists to extend and grow the Celebration of Diversity mural, located on the wooden fence leading to EMC Park. “We hope to add 3-5 new segments this year,” HCC chair Ilana Casady said. “We are looking to create a footprint of...
Derek Dempsey, 36
Derek Holden Dempsey, 36, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away March 15 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Worcester and raised in Hopkinton, he was the beloved son of Jennifer Ann Holden and her partner, Richard Schnitzlein, of...
Arrests/Police Log, March 16 edition
POLICE LOG March 9 8:52 a.m. A caller reported her friend’s dog, a black and white Lab/collie mix, was lost in the State Park on Cedar Street two days earlier. The caller was advised to notify the Ashland Police Department as well. 10:04 a.m. Officer Jay Deiana...
