Hopkinton Independent
Esther McKenzie, 90
Esther G. McKenzie (Brown), 90, of Hopkinton passed away, peacefully, while surrounded by her family on Oct. 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Esther (Gibbs) and Ralph Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Emery A. McKenzie. Esther graduated from...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 16 edition
ARRESTS October 10 2:33 a.m. A motorist reported an unresponsive male in a running vehicle on Legacy Farms North Road. Sgt. Matthew McNeil and Officer Nicholas Walker responded. The vehicle struck the police cruiser. A 40-year-old Northbridge resident was arrested and...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 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. After a week of confusion regarding the taking of anti-gas station yard signs on multiple streets,...
James Jordan, 87
James J. Jordan, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Oct. 13, 2024. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Viennese) and James Jordan. He was the husband of 51 years to Christine (Collins) Jordan of Hopkinton. Raised between Harvard and Central Square, Jim...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mary Finnegan
A forward who stands out on attacking penalty corners, Finnegan recorded four goals and two assists in the team’s first 12 games as the Hillers battled for a postseason bid. “Mary’s stats don't necessarily match up to her consistency and strength on the field, as she...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Oct. 16 edition
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...
Business Profile: Boston Honey Company as busy as their bees
The Reseska Family has been as busy as the thousands of bees that live in their hives and produce the honey-based products sold at their Boston Honey Company store, located at 45 Chestnut Street in Holliston. “We have a lot of things going on at the farm store,” said...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 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. Volunteers at the Hopkinton Senior Center thrift shop are questioning why their hours no longer will...
John George, 77
John K. George Jr., 77, died suddenly on Oct. 8, 2024. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (McCarthy) George, to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late John K. George Sr. and Eileen (Carpenter) George. He graduated from Alfred G...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 14 edition
Library Corner, Oct. 16 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 X,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 14
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. Days after signs opposing a proposed gas station were removed from residents' yards, the town manager...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 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. After a spirited round of public comment from a packed room at the Hopkinton Senior Center Wednesday...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Kipper
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old Kipper. Here is Baypath's description of Kipper: "Kipper is a gentle senior looking for a cozy place to call home...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 10
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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously approved the notice of intent...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 9 edition
ARRESTS October 4 4:13 p.m. Officers Agusto Diaz and Nicholas Walker conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ash Street and performed field sobriety tests on the driver. A 56-year-old Tammer Lane resident was arrested and charged with speeding in violation of special...
Gary Merrill, 85
Gary L. Merrill, 85, of Sandwich passed away Sept. 28, 2024. He was preceded in passing by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Wilma R. Merrill (Russell); she passed in April 2024. Gary was born in Boston in 1938 to the late Gertrude E. Merrill (Edwards). He...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Oct. 9
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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night voted unanimously to place the MBTA Communities...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero
The Princeton-bound Recupero, known for her elite footwork, had 17 goals and nine assists through 11 games as the Hillers took a perfect record into the final third of the season. In a 5-1 victory over Norton on Oct. 1, she scored three goals and hit the crossbar in a...
