Hopkinton Independent
Steven Molnar, 69, Hopkinton resident
Steven Molnar, 69, passed away at his home in Hopkinton on Oct. 15. Steven was strong-willed and candid. He also had an enormous heart, a keen intellect and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all of...
William Cotter, 91, former Hopkinton resident
William “Bill” Francis Cotter of Townshend, Vermont, formerly of Wilmington, Vermont, and the Massachusetts towns of South Yarmouth and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Oct. 14 at West River Valley Cares in Townshend, Vermont. Born in...
Senior Snippets, Oct. 25 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...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Oct. 24
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. With Halloween next Tuesday, the Hopkinton Police Department recently alerted the community to a...
Business Briefs: Local author to host seminar, signing
Hopkinton’s Robert Buday, author of the award-winning marketing book “Competing On Thought Leadership,” will share how professionals of all kinds can raise their profile as experts and attract more clients. The free seminar will be held at Tatnuck Bookseller in...
Library Corner, Oct. 25 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 Twitter,...
Benjamin Tomlin, 79, grew up in Hopkinton
Benjamin P. Tomlin, 79, of Hopkinton passed away at his home after a long illness on Oct. 18. He was the son of the late Eva (Paul) and George A. Tomlin. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to the late Frances Ann (McGrath) Tomlin. Ben grew up in Hopkinton. He was...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 23
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. Most students in the Hopkinton school district met or exceeded targets on the Massachusetts...
Photos: 24th annual Michael’s Run
The 24th annual Michael's Run to benefit the Michael Lisnow Respite Center was held on a wet Saturday morning, with the start and finish at the Town Common.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Minor paving, line-striping, sign work this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will pave around manhole covers in preparation for winter, do various on-site cleanup, perform line-striping (Monday or Tuesday night) and pave the driveway at 1 Ash Street. Additionally, Road Safe is...
Letter to the Editor: Resident opposing new school defends stance
[Editor’s note: This follow-up letter to the editor is in response to online criticism the author received about Friday’s letter opposing the proposed replacement for Elmwood School.] I will definitely be attending the Special Town Meeting on November 13th and will be...
Friends of Whitehall fall cleanup canceled due to weather
The Friends of Whitehall announced Friday morning that Saturday's fall lake and trail cleanup has been canceled due to the forecast calling for rain. There will be plans for individuals to do cleanups on their own when the weather improves, an organizer shared. For...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Oct. 20
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 importance of the review process and implications of a ‘no’ vote on the proposed Elmwood School...
Letter to the Editor: Hayden Rowe group opposes new school
There is a Special Town Meeting that is scheduled to be held on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. As stated in a recent newspaper article, the purpose of this Special Town Meeting “is for voters to take action on the proposed Elmwood School replacement plan, a $158 million...
Jack Dean, 53, longtime Hopkinton resident
Jack Dean, 53, a 26-year-resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 17 after a short illness. He was listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loving family. Born in Malden, Jack was raised in Reading by Ed and Bunny. He and his...
Library offers free gaming events on school early release days, including this Friday
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announced the funding of a series of free, drop-in gaming events at Hopkinton Public Library geared to local middle and high school students. Pre-teens and teens can play several systems, including Nintendo Switch, XBox Series...
Photos: Fall in Hopkinton
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some colorful photos of fall in Hopkinton. [gallery...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Oct. 19
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 Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously appointed Brian Ziniti as a Hopkinton...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 18 edition
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 October 10 1:04 a.m. Officer Nicholas Pratt made checks of the...
