Scott E. Fuller, 62, of Mansfield passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on April 4. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (McNeill) Fuller, to whom he was happily wed for 43 years. Born in Lowell on May 9, 1960, he was a loving son...
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Students taken off Hopkinton school bus after ‘toy gun’ incident
Police confiscated a toy gun from a student on a school bus and searched students following an incident Wednesday morning, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh shared. In an email to the schools community Wednesday, Cavanaugh explained that at approximately 7:42 a.m. on the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, April 7
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. Creations recognizing women’s empowerment by photographer Chelsea Bradway and Renaissance woman Bobbi...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Omega
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Omega. Here is Baypath's description of Omega: “This gorgeous, gentle giant is ready to find his forever home!...
Arthur Fitzwater, 90
Arthur Fitzwater, 90, died April 3 at Golden Pond Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Kathy (Waline) Fitzwater. Born in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie Vogel. Arthur graduated from Missouri School of Mines with a degree in...
Photos: HHS athletes announce college commitments
Hopkinton High School held a signing day on Wednesday for some of its college-bound athletes.
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, April 6
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 2023 Boston Marathon will be a “first-ever marathon, period” for Diane Mimmo, who is running to...
Arrests/Police Log, April 5 edition
[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.] ARRESTS April 3 4:27 p.m. Staff at a West Main Street establishment reported suspicious activity and...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, April 5
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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, the town’s efforts to eliminate PFAS from the water supply...
Hopkinton to recognize Ashland’s role as original starting location for Boston Marathon
Town leaders from Hopkinton have invited their counterparts from Ashland to a reception at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Thursday night to “acknowledge, honor and celebrate” Ashland’s role in the race’s history. The event will feature presentations by...
Photos: Swoon Spring Fashion Show fundraiser for ovarian cancer research
The Swoon Spring Fashion Show, an annual fundraiser for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and GirlyGirl PARTS, was held Monday and Tuesday nights at Central Public House.
Photo contest winner, April 5 edition
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...
Real Estate Transactions, April 5 edition
Outdoor water use restriction starts May 1
As mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 4
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. Leading off this week's Independent Thoughts, the Hopkinton Health Department is sponsoring a monthly...
Newspaper: April 5, 2023
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Photos: Hop Yellow Bag Day trash pickup
About 25 volunteers showed up to help pick up trash around town at the Hop Yellow Bag Day event on Sunday (postponed one day due to rain on Saturday). "The amount of liquor cans, bottles and nips on the roadsides was crazy," co-organizer Jeff Barnes shared....
Senior Snippets, April 5 edition
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...
College Honors: MassBay esports participant Briner recognized for academic achievement
MassBay Community College esports participant Blake Briner was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21 Academic Honor Roll for his achievement in the classroom during the fall 2022 semester. … At Bates College, Alex Kovacs, a senior...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 3
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. David Brauninger, principal of Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School in Canton, was selected as the...