After an extended illness, and surrounded by his loving family, Frederick Joseph (Rick) Taylor passed on March 2, 2025. He was a native of Hopkinton, living there his entire life until recently residing in Gilmanton Ironworks, New Hampshire. He was born on Sept. 1,...
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. Parks & Rec evaluates rates for Sandy Beach passes, votes for nominal increases After reviewing...
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. Pretrial hearing for HMS custodian Hogan delayed to April Upon a request from the Worcester County...
Randall “Randy” Hofstetter, beloved husband, father, grandfather and longtime business owner, passed away Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 76. Born June 7, 1948, in New York, Randy built a life filled with passion, hard work, and deep love for his family. As the longtime...
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 looks to fill vacancies on multiple boards, committees The town is looking for volunteers to...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Tiny. Here is Baypath's description of Tiny: “Tiny might just be the perfect addition to your family! This...
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...
Recently perceived changes to the structure of real estate commissions haven’t really changed things much at all. This was noted in the Professional Insights article published in the Dec. 18, 2024, issue of the Hopkinton Independent. Many home buyers have long had 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. HCC looks for artists to submit proposals for diversity mural at EMC Park The Hopkinton Cultural...
ARRESTS February 21 8:12 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Officers Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded, and while portable breath tests were being conducted, the driver sped off and headed east on West...
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. HHS drama to stage production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' March 6-8 The Hopkinton High School...
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. SPECIAL EVENTS...
Although the obvious aim of Cabinet Gallery is to create and install cabinetry in homes and businesses, the real goal of the local company is to build relationships with clients. “I am a relationship guy,” said David Landry, chief operating officer for the company...
Coach Ron Chin calls the young star a “difference maker to our program.” “Kelsey has a tremendous offensive skill set in her stickhandling, shooting and skating,” Chin gushed. “She sees the game very well and has come to understand our systems and game flow.” Through...
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. Report card from state shows school district excelling in testing, post-secondary preparation...
Valentina “Tina” Cass, 88, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 19, 2025, at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Born in Frodosia, Russia, she was the daughter of Lilly Pitter. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Ralph S. Cass of Hopkinton. Tina was a cherished member...
Thomas Argir of Framingham passed away Feb. 20, 2025. The beloved husband of Arlene (Johnson) Argir, he was born March 26, 1942, to Charles and Katherine (Soter) Argir in Natick. He was the devoted father of Scott Argir of Ashland and Mark Argir of Matamoras,...
