How can a virus create such economic havoc and decimate a large number of people in a matter of weeks? In January the virus felt very remote since it was in China. Then came Europe, and we were still watching, helpless and sorry for what Italy, Spain and others were...
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List: Hopkinton runners in 2020 Boston Marathon
Below is a list of Hopkinton residents registered for the 2020 Boston Marathon. For those who are raising funds for charity, we have included that information. For a list of Hopkinton organizations that have individuals running to raise money on their behalf, click...
List: Hopkinton organizations with fundraising runners in 2020 Boston Marathon
Below is a list of Hopkinton organizations that have individuals running in the 2020 Boston Marathon to raise money on their behalf. For a list of Hopkinton residents running in the 2020 Boston Marathon, click here. The Boston Marathon is scheduled for Sept. 14, after...
Hopkinton Fire responds to fatal wrong-way crash on I-495
The Hopkinton Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident Saturday night on Interstate 495. Following is a press release from the Massachusetts State Police. Last evening at approximately 8:42 p.m., the State Police-Millbury Barracks received reports of a...
Photo: Snowman thanks first responders
Hopkinton youngsters Caroline and Lauren Kelly made this snowman Saturday, complete with stethoscopes and a thank you sign for coronavirus pandemic first responders.
Photo: Snowman in April
Jack and Layla Kiley show off the mask-wearing snowman they built Saturday after the rare mid-April snowtorm. It's not likely to last long, as Sunday's forecast calls for temperatures in the high 50s.
Carol Bronder, 84
Our beloved mother, Carol P. Bronder, 84, of Hopkinton passed away April 16 in the virtual embrace of her family. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gora) and Paul Partlow, and celebrated 50 years of marriage with her loving, late...
Hopkinton has first death from COVID-19: Town update for April 17
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 17, with the town reporting its first death from COVID-19. Click here for an updated story with more details. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions April 17, 2020, PM update Previous updates and...
Town urges runners to stay home on Patriots’ Day
Following is a press release from the town regarding Patriots Day. With the announcement of the postponement of the 2020 Boston Marathon to Monday, Sept. 14, the Hopkinton Select Board is strongly urging runners to refrain from coming to the start line in Hopkinton or...
Town of Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 15
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 15. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions April 15, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While...
Bill Palmer, 72
William C. Palmer III, 72, of Ashland passed away April 7 at the Timothy Daniels House in Holliston. Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Alice (Slack) and William C. Palmer Jr. William grew up in Ashland and then Hopkinton in his early years. He was most proud...
Roy Stratton, 95
Roy D. Stratton, 95, of Westborough and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away at Milford Regional Medical Center on April 14 from complications of COVID-19. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Doris W. (Bernard) and Alvin E. Stratton. He was the husband of 64...
Arrests/Police Log, April 14 edition
ARRESTS April 9 10:20 a.m. In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Sergeant Timothy Brennan arrested Carlos Raul Ortiz, 28, of 47 Pine Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on three warrant charges stemming from a 2011 Hopkinton home invasion. POLICE LOG April 7 8:27 a.m. Officer...
Town of Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 13
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 13. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions April 13, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: www.hopkintonma.gov/covid-19 While Town Hall and...
Photo: In memoriam
Kyle Stark of the Hopkinton Fire Department lowers the American flag outside the Woodville station to half-staff on March 4 to honor longtime Hopkinton firefighter George Gross, whose funeral procession was to pass by shortly thereafter. PHOTO/BARBARA ZINO
Town of Hopkinton COVID-19 update for April 10
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for April 10. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions April 10, 2020 PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: www.hopkintonma.gov/covid-19 While Town Hall and...
Mike Zilembo
Michael J. Zilembo, 98, of Hopkinton and formerly of Marlborough, died unexpectedly April 9 at Milford Hospital. His wife of 66 years, Margaret (McMaster) Zilembo, died in 2012. He was born, raised and educated in Marlborough, the son of the late Charles and Mary...
Hopkinton home invasion fugitive arrested in Rhode Island
The Hopkinton Police Department sent out the following press release Thursday evening: On April 5, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m. the Hopkinton Police Department was contacted by the Burrillville Police Department in Rhode Island, in reference to an outstanding arrest...
Edible Book Festival winners announced
The Edible Book Festival, normally held at the Hopkinton Public Library, selected its winners this year via an online vote. The winner in the family category, with 41.5 percent of the vote, was a creation by Kristen Fonseca based on "Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaolo....
Parking lot next to Town Hall will be closed for repaving
The owners of Bill's Pizzeria, who also own the parking lot behind the building, informed that town that the lot will be repaved this month. As such, the lot — which includes the access lane next to Town Hall — will be closed multiple days. Prep work will be start...













