Hopkinton Independent
Newspaper: Sept. 27, 2023
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 26
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. Thickening invasive weeds in Lake Maspenock have some residents calling for a potential limited use...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 25
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. A report that audited the middle school’s special education program was at the core of several...
Photos: HHS unified basketball wins opener
The Hopkinton High School unified basketball team won its opening game Friday, posting a 46-35 victory over visiting Dedham.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Bike lane paving this week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, paving of the bike lane (top course) is scheduled for Wednesday. Crews also will work on landscaping, with hydroseeding scheduled for Monday, and perform various on-site cleanup. Working hours for the Main Street...
Kayle Martino, 74
Kayle L. (Lindsey) Martino, 74, of Milford died Sept. 18 at Milford Regional Medical Center after an illness. Kayle was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Wallace E. Lindsey and the late Eva (Swift) Lindsey. She was a graduate of Hopkinton High School, class of...
Judy Gifford, 69
Judy E Gifford (nee McCabe), 69, died Sept. 21 at a rehabilitation center after a brief battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Richard Gifford, to whom she was married for 35 years. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lorraine...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 22
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 on Tuesday heard preliminary data from Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh ahead of the...
Evelyn Friis Simonds, 86
Evelyn M. (Soucier) Friis Simonds, 86, passed away Sept. 16 at Blackstone Valley Rehab after an illness. She is survived by her husband of four years, Stephen Simonds; her four children, Chris Friis and wife Molly of Uxbridge, Charlie Friis and wife Michelle of...
Hopkinton Family Day canceled due to weather; Kathak dancers performance moved to library
With rain in the forecast for Saturday, Hopkinton Family Day has been canceled. The Friends of Hopkinton, the group that organizes the annual event, made the announcement Thursday night. There are plans to bring back the event next year. UPDATE: As part of its One...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Reina
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 Reina. Here is Baypath's description of Reina: "Reina is a lovable dog who can't wait to meet you! Originally...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Sept. 21
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 police hiring controversy dominated much of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, as members held a...
Marjorie Ericson, 100
Marjorie A. Ericson, 100, died peacefully on Sept. 17 at Golden Pond assisted living in Hopkinton. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Stanley E. Ericson, who died in 2001. She leaves children Sandra Linblad and husband Russell of Gainesville, Virginia,...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 20 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 September 12 12:32 a.m. Officer Nicholas Walker checked on a...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Sept. 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 Zoning Advisory Committee at its meeting Monday night sought community feedback as the town...
Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 20 edition
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 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. Area musicians and aficionados will share their passion for song at the first Ash-Hop Porchfest...
Family Day organizers announce entertainment schedule for Saturday’s event
The annual Hopkinton Family Day is this Saturday at the field behind Hopkinton Middle School, and organizers have released the entertainment schedule. From 2-6 p.m., there will be free family-friendly activities including inflatables, a dunk tank, face painting, henna...
Photos: Juniper Trail children meet cats at Baypath after making donation
A group of youngsters from Juniper Trail, in the Legacy Farms North neighborhood, held a bake sale on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, which was Aug. 15. The children raised $800, which they donated to Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The children took the...
