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...
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Arrests/Police Log, April 17 edition
ARRESTS April 9 3:33 p.m. Officer Sean McKeon checked on a vehicle on South Street and found it unoccupied with a pair of leather gloves in the passenger seat. Off on foot, Officer McKeon located the owner on Hayward Street. Officer Brennan Grimley responded and...
Photos: Scenes of spring in town
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some interesting photos from around town. [gallery...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 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. Hopkinton High School juniors Dylan Striek and Anoushka Nair earned second place at the school,...
Charles Middleton, 90
Charles Francis Middleton, 90, passed away peacefully on April 11, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Reading on Sept. 2, 1933, son of the late Charles F. Middleton Sr. and Alberta (Schmitt) Middleton. He leaves his devoted and loving wife of almost...
Library Corner, April 17 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Business Profile: At Lab of All Trades, helping, happiness go hand-in-handy
Steve Labriola is a natural born handyman. Even as a child, building and repairing things was a passion for Labriola. “I was forever taking something apart and putting it back together to see how it worked,” he said. “If something was broken, troubleshooting was like...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Roma Tewari
A Tri-Valley League All-Star last season after posting a record of 13-3, Tewari plays No. 3 singles and is a captain for the Hillers. Coach Lyn Calkins call her a “steady counterpuncher.” “She’s physically and mentally tough and is willing to stay in a point as long...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 16
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. The 128th Boston Marathon, which marks the 100th anniversary of the race’s start in Hopkinton, got...
Photos: 128th Boston Marathon
The 128th Boston Marathon, which marks the 100th anniversary of the race's start in Hopkinton, got off to a successful start Monday, as about 30,000 athletes began the annual trek to Boston in near-perfect weather. The men's winner was Sisay Lemma, who cruised home in...
Real Estate Transactions, April 15 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 15
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. There are 53 individuals registered to run today's Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their...
List of Hopkinton runners in Monday’s Boston Marathon
There are 53 individuals registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their hometown. NAME, NUMBER Santosh Avvari 28862 Rohit Bahal 27687 Louis (Ed) Beauvais 28092 Aamir Benincaso 26110 Annelise Brookes 29008 Nicholas Brown 28224 Nancy Burdick...
Photos: Marathon weekend at Town Common
Leading up to Monday's 128th Boston Marathon, Hopkinton welcomed residents and visitors to the Town Common over the weekend. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee sponsored a 100-yard dash for children at the Boston Marathon start line.
Town shares details about Boston Marathon road closures
The town has released detailed information regarding road closures for Monday’s Boston Marathon. On April 15 — as in previous years — roads immediately surrounding the start line and Town Common (Main Street, Ash Street, Park Street and Hayden Rowe Street) will close...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 12
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. A team comprised of Hopkinton High School students won its opening-round match on GBH’s academic...
Letter to the Editor: Fight back against MBTA bullies
The Preserve and downtown Hopkinton are being targeted by the MBTA rail line bullies. Each of the two, The Preserve and downtown Hopkinton, do not have a voice if dictators are allowed to rule. If the people vote and are for this taking of existing homeowners, then...
Ellen Jean Wright, 79
With sadness, love and respect, we announce the passing of Ellen Jean (O’Connell) Wright on April 11 after a long and spirited struggle with multi-system complications. The youngest of seven children, Ellen was born July 18, 1944, to William and Elizabeth O’Connell of...
Investigators seek public’s help with fatal incident on Hayden Rowe
The town issued a press release Thursday afternoon asking for help in determining what led up to last Thursday's alleged road rage incident that cost a woman her life when she was struck by a car on Hayden Rowe Street, near Cornell's Irish Pub. The Hopkinton Police...