Patricia Joyce Burnham, 88, of Hopkinton passed away July 14, 2025. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Isabella (Manning) and George Alcock. Patricia spent her early years in Ashland and Framingham and was a graduate of Natick High School. She was a...
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, July 16: The Sanctuary at Woodville to hold community BBQ
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Christian retreat center to host inaugural community BBQ event in Woodville The Sanctuary at...
Amy Schwartz, 49
Amy Jordan Schwartz, 49, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 — just four days after the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Patricia Jordan. Born in Auburn, New York, Amy was the daughter of the late Patricia (Foley) Jordan and Hugh Carrington Jordan....
Patricia Jordan, 86
Patricia Jordan, 86, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 7, 2025. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Symonds) and Edward Foley. She was the wife of almost 30 years to Hugh Carrington Jordan, who lost a battle to cancer in...
Nancy Delchamps, 94
Nancy Starr West Delchamps, beloved mother of David, Stephen, Suzanne and Lisa Delchamps, passed away peacefully at her home in Hopkinton on July 9, 2025. She was 94 years old. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 27, 1931, Nancy was one of three children of Julian...
Stefan Mikulski, 88
Stefan Stanley Mikulski, known to all as Steve, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on Nov. 5, 1936, in New Bedford, Steve was the son of Bernard L. and Anastayza Macek Mikulski. He grew up in Milton alongside his...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, July 15: Bear sightings likely due to heat, per animal control
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Bear sightings could be linked to recent heatwave Bear sightings that occurred in Hopkinton recently...
Real Estate Transactions, July 14 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, July 14: ‘Good Trouble’ protest on Town Common set for Thursday
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Resident organizes rally on Town Common as part of national protest Hopkinton resident Nancy McBride...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 11: Hopkinton to host championship USATF road race
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Road race on Sunday open to community, sponsored by local business The USA Track & Field New...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Ms. Piggy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Ms. Piggy. Here is Baypath's description of Ms. Piggy: "Looking for a sweet, loyal and slightly goofy best friend?...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 10: Trails Club to commemorate 20th anniversary with Trails Day celebration
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Trails Day at Hughes Farm to include trail walks, events for kids The Hopkinton Trails Club will...
Arrests/Police Log, July 9 edition
ARRESTS July 3 9:41 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker completed a motor vehicle stop on Glen Road, and Officer Robert Ekross responded as backup. An 18-year-old from Ashland was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, July 9: HFD to host blood drive July 17
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. HFD, Red Cross team up for blood drive at Senior Center The Hopkinton Fire Department is hosting its...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, July 8: Hopkinton brothers to run Falmouth Road Race for charity
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Brown brothers run to benefit Mental Health Collaborative Alex and Nick Brown's collegiate running...
Real Estate Transactions, July 7 edition
Bruce Lutz, 77
Bruce Lutz passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. Bruce was the devoted husband of Maureen (Bulger). He also is survived by brother Don (Susan) Lutz of Arizona, sisters-in-law, Joan Griffin of Tifton, Georgia, Peggy Barnett of Syracuse, New York, and Tricia...
Letter to the Editor: Tips for Horribles behavior
Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo, here are the new rules for the Horribles Parade. Please do not: Annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize or...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 4: GEM youth to hold financial literacy workshop for girls
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. GEM aims to promote gender equity in entrepreneurship, finance with workshop A workshop to be held by...
Ann Lane, 95
Ann C. Lane, 95, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Spencer) and Phillip G. Mead. She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Arthur L. Lane. Ann loved...













