Geraldine E. Docherty, 88, of Upton passed away March 10. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Elvira (Graham) and Gerald Beaton. She was the wife of the late William J. Docherty. A 22-year resident of Upton, Geraldine had previously lived in Framingham...
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Martha Main, 81
Martha Lane Hughes Main, 81, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, died March 7 at her home following a courageous and hard-fought battle with renal cell carcinoma. Born on New Year’s Eve 1942, Martha was one of 10 children of the late Anna Jennie Sanders Hughes and Francis...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 11
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 Select Board decided in an executive session meeting last Wednesday to suspend its investigation...
Sean Sullivan, 59
Sean Michael Sullivan passed away on March 8 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born Oct. 3, 1964, to Margaret (Daigneault) Sullivan and the late William Sullivan, Sean led a life filled with laughter, love, vibrance and creativity. In 1992, Sean married his...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Cooper Willadsen
In the Hillers’ 71-58 state tournament loss to Middleborough last Saturday, Willadsen recorded 16 points, three assists, three steals and three rebounds. “Cooper had an outstanding tournament game, leading the team with 16 points, including three 3-pointers, while...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 8
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. Three Hopkinton students are looking to make table tennis more of a mainstream sport among their...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Delta
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 Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: “Delta is a loyal sweetheart! Currently in foster care, Delta has...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 7
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 Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging the owner...
Women’s Club Meet the Candidates Night set for April 23
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 36th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on HCAM. Residents are invited to attend at the HCAM studios (77 Main Street) for the opportunity to learn more about...
Julia Warren, 40
Julia Elizabeth Warren, 40, died Jan. 26 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with family and friends by her side after living with ovarian cancer for two years. During her illness, Julia continued to build her career, took up golf, traveled, enjoyed time with...
Arrests/Police Log, March 6 edition
ARRESTS February 27 11:49 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Shannon Beloin and Robert Ekross responded to a motor vehicle accident on Cedar Street where a driver struck a pole. A 58-year-old Weston Lane resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 6
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. President Joe Biden handily won the Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary in Hopkinton, while...
Letter to the Editor: Rezoning could hurt The Preserve
All of us here at The Preserve condos, located directly across from Hopkinton State Park, are facing a critical issue from the Town of Hopkinton Planning Board. The Planning Board is recommending that The Preserve be rezoned to allow upwards of 750 high-density...
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Senior Snippets, March 6 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 5
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. Leading off this week's Independent Thoughts, with the passing last month of Hank Allessio and Russ...
Real Estate Transactions, March 4 edition
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 4
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. Kristen Santos insists she is not special or different from any of the other teachers at Hopkinton...
Library Corner, March 6 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,...
Russell Phipps, 102
Russell A. Phipps of Hopkinton, a 102-year-old World War II veteran, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25 at The Residence of Valley Farm, a premium senior living facility in Ashland. He was surrounded by his two children and very close hospice workers. He was husband...