Hopkinton Independent
Kevin MacDonald, 55
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/Police Log, March 12 edition
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...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, March 12: HCA to hold land acknowledgment ceremony with Nipmuc tribe
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. HCA invites Natick Nipmuc tribe, community to land acknowledgment ceremony The Hopkinton Center for...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Owen Picard
Picard won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events at the Tri-Valley League meet. He then finished 10th at sectionals and 16th at the state meet in the 50 free, and fifth at sectionals and 10th at states in the 100 free. He owns the second-fastest 50 free time and...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, March 11: Baypath surpasses $5M for new shelter
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. Baypath close to funding shelter, breaking ground Baypath Humane Society is $1.5 million away from...
Library Corner, March 12 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. CHILDREN’S...
Real Estate Transactions, March 10 edition
Letter to the Editor: Young citizen leads way
I attended a town hall hosted by Rep. Jim McGovern in Holliston on Saturday (March 8). Rep. McGovern spent almost three hours answering questions from about 40 people, among them a Hopkinton mother who has already lost critical medical support for her child with a...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 10: Firefighters, police officers to face off in charity dodgeball tournament
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. Inaugural first responder dodgeball tournament to benefit Michael Lisnow Respite Center Firefighters...
Robert Pellegrini, 87
Robert L. Pellegrini Sr., 87, of Hopkinton and a former longtime resident of Sudbury, passed away March 5, 2025. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, Nonno and friend. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late John and Mabel (Abelle) Pellegrini and...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 7: Trails Club asks for volunteers to clear Colella property
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. Trails Club asks for community support in clearing Colella cattle run To help realize its vision for...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Annabelle
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-month-old Annabelle. Here is Baypath's description of Annabelle: "Meet Annabelle! This young, energetic girl is ready to...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, March 6: HOSA students to host session on anorexia
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. Group of HHS students to hold virtual sessions on eating disorder Hopkinton High School students will...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Anna Burke
Burke took second in the 100-yard backstroke and fifth in the 100 freestyle at the Tri-Valley League meet. She went on to finish sixth in the backstroke at the Division 1 state meet. She also helped qualify two HHS relay teams for the state meet. “She has continuously...
Arrests/Police Log, March 5 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG February 25 2:58 a.m. A Hunter’s Ridge Road caller reported she heard a door open and a loud bang in her house. She was home with her children, and no one else was to be there. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Aline Matos and...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, March 5: Municipal aggregation plan approved by state
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's municipal aggregation plan gets approval from state officials In a brief update Tuesday...
Frederick Taylor, 77, longtime resident
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,...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, March 4: Parks & Rec adjusts fees for Sandy Beach
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...
Real Estate Transactions, March 3 edition
