Hopkinton Independent
Frederick Harris, 80
Frederick Joseph Harris of Mystic, Connecticut, passed on Oct. 24, 2025. Fred was born Nov. 25, 1944, at Framingham Union Hospital to Frederick Everett and MaryRosa Camilla Harris. A 1963 graduate of Hopkinton High School, Fred was a proud patriot who loved his...
Library Corner, Oct. 29 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. SCHEDULE UPDATE...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 29: VCC gears up for annual veterans dinner
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. Committee promotes annual dinner, Veterans Day events The Hopkinton Veterans Celebration Committee...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Ella Fowler
A four-year varsity player and second-year captain who was team MVP and a Tri-Valley League All-Star last year, Fowler “has been a cornerstone” of the program, coach Ally Valencia stated. “She’s the heartbeat of our midfield who controls the tempo, distributes the...
Stormwater work to close portion of Spring Street next week
The Department of Works announced it will close a section of Spring Street next Tuesday for ongoing roadwork. "We will be replacing a section of stormwater drainage pipe that crosses the road near [34 Spring Street]," DPW Director Kerry Reed stated in a notice to...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 28: Town seeks volunteers for Charter Review Committee
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 begins new charter review cycle, looks for committee applicants The town has begun the process...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 27 edition
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Oct. 27: Harlem Wizards to face off against Hopkinton teachers for fundraiser
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. HPTO brings Wizards back for annual fundraiser The Harlem Wizards will return to town next month to...
Portion of West Main Street to close overnight Monday, Tuesday
The Department of Public Works announced that a part of West Main Street will close Monday and Tuesday night to accommodate repair work. According to a notice from the DPW, Eversource plans to repair a manhole in front of Cumberland Farms on West Main Street, near the...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 24: Historical Society to honor Hopkinton’s military history
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. Exhibition to salute town's military history, celebrated WWI general The Hopkinton Historical Society...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Ruby
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Ruby. Here is Baypath's description of Ruby: "Meet Ruby! This wiggly little lady is the perfect medium size, with...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 23: Shah completes Jimmy Fund Walk for cancer research
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. Shah walks to support cancer research, honor relatives' memory Hopkinton resident Manan Shah recently...
Janus Connelly, 73
Janus Marie Connelly passed away peacefully on Oct. 21 at the age of 73, surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle against an aggressive cancer. She was born to Kenneth and Marie (McGowan) Cameron on Jan. 24, 1952. Janus lived the majority of her life in the same...
June Bouvier, 91
June C. Bouvier, 91, of Shrewsbury passed away on Oct. 17, 2025. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Edward Winters, who died when she was young, and the late Mary (Boyd) Winters. She was the wife of 54 years to the late Bernard D. Bouvier. Formerly of...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 22 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Oct. 14 6:01 a.m. A caller reported a fallen tree blocking half of the roadway of...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 22: PJB begins first phase of holiday giving program
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. PJB looks for holiday program sponsors The first phase of the Project Just Because holiday program...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Alvin Zhong
Zhong has had a strong second half of the season. On Oct. 9, in his first time playing the TPC Boston course, he recorded a 39 to earn medalist honors. He also notched two rounds of 37, once at Hopkinton Country Club and the other at Westborough Golf Course. “He has a...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 21: Health Department opens flu clinics to general public
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. Health Department, HPL team up to offer fall flu clinics The Health Department and the Hopkinton...
Real Estate Transactions, Oct. 20 edition
