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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. Following a 5-4 joint vote by the Select Board and School Committee on Thursday, Kyla McSweeney was...
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. During the month of July, brothers Evan and Owen Fitzpatrick have organized the inaugural Hopkinton...
Two years ago, the Town of Hopkinton rallied around the Fitzpatrick family as Carolyn battled and beat stage 4 cancer. Now, brothers Evan, 17, and Owen, 19, Carolyn’s sons, are giving back to everyone who supported them through a mutual passion. During the month of...
Roland Joseph Bachman (Joe), a resident of Massachusetts since 1984, died peacefully on July 6 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island. Joe was born in Metamora (Peoria) Illinois to Elton Bachman and Eleanor (Nauman) Bachman. Joe graduated from Metamora...
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 American Ryder Cup team surprised much of the golf world when it selected PGA Tour standout...
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 July 2 12:04 a.m. Officer Kyle Quinzani made checks of Ash...
While a district attorney review of an insufficiently redacted document involving the Hopkinton Police Department came back with a recommendation of no criminal charges, town counsel on Tuesday acknowledged that it was a devastatingly regrettable situation. The...
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 voted unanimously for Elaine Lazarus to be appointed as...
Maureen Elizabeth Whalen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning July 6 at Golden Pond Assisted Living, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that touched all who knew her. Maureen was born in Providence and...
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. Hopkinton Health Director Shaun McAuliffe announced Monday afternoon that the state’s Department of...
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 Judy Hopps. Here is Baypath's description of Judy Hopps: "Are you ready to bring some Zootopia magic into your...
I just want to say a quick “Thank You!” to all who participated in the Horribles Parade. Thanks specifically to Ken Weismantel for his persistence in restarting the parade, and to James Arena-DeRosa as [grand marshal]. As a Democrat, I’d have liked to have seen more...
The July 4 Horribles Parade returned Thursday after a four-year absence. James Arena-DeRosa served as grand marshal.
The annual Lake Maspenock July 4 Boat Parade was held Thursday afternoon.
ARRESTS June 30 7:40 p.m. On Chestnut Street, Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officers Augusto Diaz and Kyle Quinzani arrested a 43-year-old Westborough resident and charged him with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and OUI liquor. [Editor's note: Hopkinton...
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 agreed to an evening site visit to The Trails to...
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 Health Department’s efforts to limit illegal food distribution in the Legacy Farms neighborhood...
