Hopkinton High School students took home a haul of awards from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) state competition. Winners included Cindy Yang (first place in Advanced Desktop Publishing, first in Graphic Design Promotion, third in Fundamental Desktop...
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Thomas Sullivan, 84
Thomas Joseph Sullivan, 84, of Hopkinton and previously a longtime resident of Framingham, passed away on April 1. Born Aug. 16, 1936, in Boston and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Lillian (Caswell) and Edward Sullivan. He is predeceased by his...
Donald Moberg, 93
Donald Larson Moberg of Hopkinton passed away on April 4 at the age of 93 after a long and wonderful life. He was born in Worcester on May 13, 1927, to Arthur and Adeline Moberg. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Elian Moberg. The couple celebrated their 69th...
Letter to the Editor: After close call, importance of CO detectors driven home
Last Friday, we returned from our first dinner out in over a year. We had smelled what we thought was gas that afternoon, but it was stronger that night. We called the Fire Department. Firefighter Scott Jurasek and a colleague arrived. He entered the house and his...
Arrests/Police Log, April 6 edition
ARRESTS April 3 12:32 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and Officers Tyler Brabham and Stephen Buckley responded to assist. A 35-year-old resident of Mendon was arrested and charged with speeding in violation of special...
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Senior Snippets, April 7 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...
Annual water conservation restrictions start May 1
Editor's note: Following is a notice from the town's Water and Sewer Department. We are mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, to protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking...
Letter to the Editor: Town’s vaccine efficiency impressive
In times when everyone seems to be choosing sides, the recent COVID vaccination clinic at the Senior Center should receive unanimous celebration within the community. From the registration process through the second shot, it was handled efficiently and cheerfully. The...
Select Board to accept requests for Boston Marathon bibs
Editor's note: The following information was included on a press release from the town on Monday. The Select Board will accept requests from organizations for 2021 Boston Marathon bibs, with a random selection planned to award the numbers. In order to qualify for the...
Library Corner, April 7 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. Seasonal Cooking Workshop — Celebrate Spring! Thursday,...
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to town for vaccine distribution
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Town of Hopkinton for its efficient administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting with the Board of Health, thank you for setting up the process for the staff at the Senior Center with the scheduling, to the Fire...
Photo contest winner, April 7 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...
HHS Sports Roundup: Football beats Medfield on last-minute TD
https://twitter.com/HillerAthletics/status/1378427559738740745?s=20 Quarterback Cole Salyards scrambled into the end zone from 8 yards out with 11 seconds remaining to give the Hopkinton High School football team a 42-36 victory over visiting Medfield on Saturday...
Hervol wins Minor League Golf tournament
Hopkinton’s Jimmy Hervol won his first event on the Minor League Golf Tour, posting a 1-shot victory in a rain-shortened tournament at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida, early this week. Hervol shot a 7-under-par 65 in the opening round on Monday,...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball tops Westwood
The Hopkinton High School volleyball team continued its strong start this week, posting a 3-1 victory over Westwood on Tuesday to improve to 6-1. The Hillers dropped a close first set, 25-23, before taking charge with 25-19, 25-12 and 25-20 wins. Senior Cadyn Boyce...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 2: Town has 45 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 2. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions April 2 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of March 30, Hopkinton’s...
HHS registration open for spring sports season through April 16
Hopkinton High School athletic director Rich Cormier announced that registration is open via FamilyID for the spring sports season. The deadline to sign up is April 16, but families are asked to register as early as possible. There are limitations on how many players...
Arrests/Police Log, March 30 edition
ARRESTS March 28 9:25 p.m. On Woodview Way, Officers Tyler Brabham and Jessica Ferreira arrested a 67-year-old Woodview Way resident on a warrant. POLICE LOG March 23 8:04 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. No personal injuries were...
HPD partners with Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on training
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the Hopkinton Police Department. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today announced that 24 members of the Hopkinton Police Department recently completed interactive,...














