Massachusetts has a long history of being the nation’s leader. Ever since we incited the American Revolution, a tradition of excellence has pervaded the commonwealth. We were the first state to legalize gay marriage. We consistently rank as the top state in the nation...
Hopkinton Independent
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 31: Town has 67 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 31. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 31 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Alberta Irvine, 92
Alberta Inez Irvine, 92, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Dec. 20 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Born in Dover, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Cora (McCauley) and Frank Wilson. She was the beloved wife of 21 years to Wallace “Wally”...
Water main break in Woodville area could lead to discoloration
Editor's note: The Water and Sewer Department released the following information Wednesday morning. Please be advised that crews are responding to a major water main break in the Woodville area. This break will cause discoloration throughout the water system. Please...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 29 edition
POLICE LOG December 22 6:06 a.m. A caller complained she was being bothered by a Cambridge police officer. The Cambridge Police Department was notified. 8:36 a.m. A caller reported an incident that occurred in another town the previous night. She filed a report in...
Flu vaccine documentation deadline extended
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh emailed the schools community Tuesday with an update regarding Massachusetts' new requirement that all students must show proof of vaccination for influenza immunization. The deadline — originally Dec. 31 — recently was extended to Feb....
Town posts job openings: Conservation administrator, health services agent
The town recently posted two job openings. One is for a full-time conservation administrator, who will serve as principal staff and advisor to the Conservation Commission as well as administer conservation land acquisition and wetlands protection, manage conservation...
Tassos Filledes, 91
Tassos Filledes of Natick passed away on Dec. 25 at the age of 91. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Florence (Parker). He was the loving father of Chris Moretti and her husband, Tom, of Plymouth, and Bonnie Landry and her late husband, Mark, of...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 27: Town has 55 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 27. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 27 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Police seek suspect in robbery of Dunkin’ on West Main Street
The Hopkinton Police Department announced that there was an unarmed robbery of the Dunkin' at 78 West Main St. on Saturday night. The police received a 911 call at 9:15 p.m. and sent uniformed patrols, who set up a perimeter. The HPD's K9 unit responded as well, along...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Dec. 23: Town has 48 active cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Dec. 23. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Dec. 23 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton Town Hall...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 22 edition
POLICE LOG December 15 1:20 a.m. Officer Stephen Buckley issued a winter parking ban warning on Priscilla Road. 1:59 a.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Tyler Brabham checked on a motor vehicle on Cedar Street and found the operator watching the meteor shower....
Khumalo, Shingleton join 495/MetroWest Partnership board
Norman Khumalo, Hopkinton’s town manager, and Estela Shingleton, bank manager for Webster First Federal Credit Union’s Hopkinton branch, were elected to the 495/MetroWest Partnership Board of Directors for terms to begin in 2021. “We are thrilled to welcome Norman and...
Superintendent: No plan to delay return to school after winter break
Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, in an email to the schools community, stated that there are no plans to switch to a fully remote model the first week after winter break. The schools went fully remote the week after Thanksgiving, prompting some to speculate that a...
Ethan Bagge, 22
Ethan Andrew Bagge, 22, of Holliston, passed away on Dec. 18. Born in Boston, he was the son of Ruthanne Schill and Michael Bagge and brother to Nathaniel Bagge, all of Holliston. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lovingly known as “E,” Ethan...
Water break at Wilson/East Main might cause discoloration in residences
The town's Water-Sewer Department reported a water main break on Wilson Street, near the intersection with East Main Street. Crews were working to repair it this morning. The department cautioned that the issue likely will cause discoloration throughout the center,...
Project Just Because offers holiday meals for those in need
Thanks to a generous donation from Chef’s Kitchen on Main, Hopkinton-based charity/food pantry Project Just Because has 600 fully prepared holiday meals available for people in need this time of year. Anyone needing assistance can stop by the Project Just Because...
Barbara Strickler, 86
Barbara F. Strickler, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away on Dec. 11. Born in Bergen, New Jersey, she was the only child of the late Bertha (Kluger) and David Fogelman. She was the wife of 57 years to the late Lawrence J. (Jerry) Strickler. Barbara had a Bachelor of Science...
Town Meeting warrant open, articles can be submitted until Feb. 2
Editor's note: Following is a press release from the town. The 2021 Annual Town Meeting will commence on Monday, May 3, 2021. Please be advised that articles may be submitted to the Select Board/Town Manager’s office at this time. In accordance with the Town Charter,...
Beverly Heaton Kimball, 68
Beverly Heaton Kimball, 68, of Eastham and formerly Ashland, passed away on Dec. 4 in Eastham with her loving husband, Russell, by her side. The daughter of Richard Harry Heaton and Bernice Marble Heaton, Beverly grew up in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High...














