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We missed the boat when Marathon Elementary School was named. We now have a chance to change that! The new Elmwood replacement school should be named the Head of the Charles River School. The wetlands on the east side of Hayden Rowe around the schools go through a...
The School Committee, in keeping with its Policy FF-Naming of Facilities or Events, is beginning the process of naming the Elmwood School replacement building, which will be a Grade 2-4 school situated next to the Marathon Elementary School on Hayden Rowe Street. At...
William Christopher Long, aka Grampy Long, died peacefully at JML Skilled Nursing Facility in Falmouth on Jan. 19. He was 97. He was born on Jan. 19, 1927, in Natick to Martin and Mary Long and spent his younger years in Hopkinton. He was a resident of Holliston and...
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. To our readers: Due to technical issues, we were unable to produce Hopkinton Today last week. We...
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 Marley. Here is Baypath's description of Marley: “Calling all hound lovers! Meet your future best friend: Marley!...
The town issued a press release Friday with updates about the Main Street Corridor Project following a construction meeting that was held Tuesday. At the meeting were representatives from the town, engineering consultant VHB, the Massachusetts Department of...
A captain who wrestles at 138 pounds, Rogers has been with the program since middle school and “has had a huge impact on our team,” said coach Corey Mills. “Jake stays after practice routinely to volunteer his time to help out with middle school practice and has taken...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG January 16 1:03 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on a vehicle...
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...
Hopkinton’s Emmaline Kent was named to the president’s list at Husson University. Kent is studying toward a degree in mass communications-marketing communications, with certificates in digital and social media marketing, filmmaking and graphic design. … At Stonehill...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have creative photos of an ice-covered Hopkinton.
When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire earlier than you anticipated? Unfortunately, this situation is not that...
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...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Michael Principe, a beloved father, husband and grandfather. Andrew peacefully left this world on Jan. 11, surrounded by his family. Andy was born to Louis and Gertrude Principe on Aug. 28, 1952, in...
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,...
Janice Carolyn Kane, 66, passed away suddenly on Jan. 19 surrounded by family. She was a resident of Hopkinton for 30 years. Janice is now reunited with her beloved parents, John and Jean Bennis, as well as her in-laws, Frances and Frank Kane. She is survived by her...
Paul Warren Wiggin of Newton (Waban) passed away peacefully Jan. 16 at the age of 95 in Bedford. Paul and his wife, Phyllis, who died in 2020, had four children, Margaret (a former Hopkinton resident), Emily, Susan and Tom, 11 grandchildren and one...
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 Scoop. Here is Baypath's description of Scoop: "Introducing Scoop, the lovable tripod with irresistible charm....
Sullivan won the high jump in two recent meets, and in both cases it secured meet victories for the Hillers. “He was under pressure and got the job done,” said Jean Cann, who coaches the girls program and helps on the boys side as well. As of mid-January, Sullivan’s...
