Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Krew. Here is Baypath's description of Krew: “Krew is a lovable, high-energy poodle who’s always ready for fun!...
Polly Shepherd Freese passed away Feb. 25 at the age of 94. She was born April 14, 1930, in Needham to Joe Van Reypen Shepherd and Dorothea Powell Shepherd. She was a graduate of Hopkinton High School and the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing. In...
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. Scout leaders organization plans 'camp-like' facility for new Fruit Street lease The Hopkinton Scout...
Mato finished sixth in the Central Massachusetts League and advanced to the state championship meet, where she took 59th in slalom and 81st in giant slalom. Coach Andrew Carlucci lauded Mato for her “exceptional leadership” as a captain. “She was a guiding presence...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG March 11 12:45 a.m. A Rough Rider Road caller reported 3-5 youths were outside of his home breaking beer bottles. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officer Peter Lord responded and spoke with the reporting person, who thought there...
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. Skate park ribbon cutting to feature professional skaters, music The Parks & Recreation...
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. Health Department prepares to control mosquito, tick populations ahead of warmer months Health...
On March 8, we observed International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
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. Town officials to participate in HPL program about fundamentals of Town Meeting Town Meeting is a...
Thomas S. Wallent, 87, of Southborough passed away March 13, 2025. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Amelia (Gaidis) and Simon Wallent. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Patricia (Callinan) Wallent. Tom was honorably discharged at the rank of E-4...
Mr. James G. Daley Sr., 84, of Hopkinton died March 12, 2025, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Westborough after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Rand) Daley. Jim was born in Middletown, New York, the son of the...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. 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 their...
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. Select Board votes to approve job listing for temporary per diem nurse With a recent approval from...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Orion. Here is Baypath's description of Orion: “Meet Orion! The smallest of his siblings, Orion may be little,...
In 1968, Don Scott founded a family-owned, now Hopkinton-based company, Scott Septic, dedicated to solving customers’ septic and excavation problems. “We’ve been doing this a long time and we’re good at it,” said Rob Scott, who with his sister Stacey represent the...
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. 26.2 Foundation, HCA launch initiatives to celebrate 2025 Boston Marathon The 26.2 Foundation and the...
Kevin John MacDonald, 55, of Hopkinton passed away from multiple medical complications following respiratory illness on March 9, 2025, at Milford Regional Hospital. Born in Newton, he was the son of John MacDonald of North Providence, Rhode Island, and the late Carol...
ARRESTS March 10 8:43 p.m. A caller reported a female driver on Constitution Court was not making any sense and had a strong odor of alcohol on her. Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Robert Ekross and Justin Cappuccio responded and subsequently arrested a 64-year-old...
