Snow came early to Hopkinton, with steady snow showers leaving a wintry scene Friday, the day before Halloween.
Photos: Early snow hits Hopkinton
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Update: Health Department Nov. 11 flu clinic canceled
Update, Oct. 31: The Health Department has canceled the Nov. 11 flu clinic. The Hopkinton Health Department will host a flu clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Center School. Anyone who works or lives in Hopkinton is welcome to attend....
David Clements, 87
David Robert Clements, 87, loving husband of Ursula A. (Della Rodolfa) Clements, died Oct. 24 in his Ipswich home following a brief illness. David was born Aug. 27, 1933, in Browns’ Square in Ipswich. He was the fifth of seven children born at home to the late Joseph...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct 29: Town surges to 13 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 29. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 29 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Photos: Halloween displays in Hopkinton
Hopkintonians are showing their creativity this Halloween season. Below are some of the interesting displays found around town. Also don't forget the Health Department recommendations for ensuring a safe and healthy trick-or-treat experience.
Newspaper: Oct. 28, 2020
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Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 27 edition
POLICE LOG October 20 2:30 a.m. A caller reported unemployment fraud and wanted it logged. 7:00 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street involving four cars. No injuries were reported. Sergeant Timothy Brennan and Officers Jay Deiana and...
Photo contest winner, Oct. 28 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...
Shirley LePage, 77
Shirley A. LePage, 77, of Zephyrhills, Florida, and Gilford, New Hampshire, passed away on Oct. 16 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Shirley was born on May 2, 1943, in Framingham, the adopted daughter of Francis and Elda (Green) Arms. Shirley was raised in...
Library Corner, Oct. 28 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. Library closed Nov. 11 The library will be closed on...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 28 edition
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...
Health Department encourages safe Halloween
The Hopkinton Health Department released the following graphic about safe Halloween activities. There is a second graphic below that notes the trend of COVID cases affecting younger residents.
Daniel Laughlin, 90
Daniel R. Laughlin, 90, of Hopkinton and formerly of Cochituate, died peacefully and comfortably on Oct. 19 following a period of declining health. Dan was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Cochituate to Edward Laughlin and Emily (O’Halloran) Laughlin. He attended Wayland...
Letter to the Editor: No solar in forests
I believe in solar power, and I also believe in conservation. My wife and I have driven across the country from Florida to Oakland, California, and back, and taken the train from Boston to Oakland and back. There are hundreds of miles of nothing. There could be any...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 22: Info on town’s rent/mortgage relief program
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 22. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 22 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
HHS cancels live classes Friday for Grade 9 after another positive COVID case
Hopkinton High School principal Evan Bishop announced via email Thursday night that "another person in the high school community" has tested positive for COVID-19, and all ninth-graders will have remote learning Friday "out of an abundance of caution." All other...
Water/Sewer Department: Discoloration issues being investigated; higher bills common
Following is press release from the town's Water/Sewer Department. Please be advised that we are aware of some periodic water discoloration, predominantly in the eastern part of town and we are investigating the cause. Water quality including visual, taste and odor...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Oct. 21
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Oct. 21. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Oct. 21 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Richard Odell, 62
Rick Odell, 62, a longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away Oct. 18 after a battle with cancer. He passed at his home in Southwick, surrounded by his loved ones. Richard was born in Summit, New Jersey, to Shirley J. (King) Odell (now of Southwick) and the late...
Daniel Shea, 60
Daniel Shea, 60, of Ashland, passed away Oct. 19 at Tufts Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late Irene (Skubel) and John Shea. He was the husband of 29 years to Amy (Wright) Shea of Ashland. A lifelong Ashland...
