The town announced Friday that the recycling center at E.L. Harvey will be closed Saturday due to the severe cold weather. Temperatures are projected to drop to as low as minus 12 degrees, with a wind chill factor making it feel like minus 33. Residents are advised to...
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Laurie Shannon-Peaslee, 63
With teary eyes and broken hearts, the family of Laurie Ann Shannon-Peaslee of Westborough sadly announce that she died unexpectedly on Jan. 11 at the age of 63 at UMass Medical Center as a result of complications during her courageous fight with cancer. She was...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night briefly addressed two...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Root Beer
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-month-old Root Beer. Here is Baypath's description of Root Beer: "Root Beer came to us a bit undersocialized, but it took...
Photos: Harlem Wizards vs. Hopkinton school staff basketball game
The Harlem Wizards stopped at Hopkinton High School on Wednesday night for a game against a team made up of Hopkinton Public Schools staff. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the Hopkinton PTO.
Thomas Spinks, 73, longtime resident, call firefighter
Thomas I. (Tippy) Spinks, 73, of Hopkinton and North Conway, New Hampshire, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Feb. 1 after a five-year battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born in Framingham and growing up in...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 2
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 and video of the day. Traffic could be the single most challenging issue facing the Elementary School Building...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 31 edition
ARRESTS January 27 11:58 p.m. A caller reported a disturbance and possible domestic incident on Woodview Way. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officers Alexander Stewart and Brennan Grimley responded and subsequently arrested a 55-year-old Framingham resident and charged...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Olivia Scalora
Scalora, one of the team’s top point-scorers all season in dual meets, qualified for the state meet in the 50 freestyle with a second-place finish at the recent Tri-Valley League Showcase meet. “Olivia is a very hard worker in practice and has had the goal of...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 1
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 and video of the day. After previously expressing hesitation about a Town Meeting article related to short-term...
Robert Lim, 86, recent Hopkinton resident
Robert Lim, 86, of Towaco, New Jersey, and recently of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 27. Born in Fujian, China, he was the son of the late Kiok Siang Ko and Ah Hok Lim. He was married to the love of his life for 52 years, Jane (Lee)...
Class of 2024 Post-Prom Committee hosts Calendar Draw fundraiser
Tickets are being sold for the Class of 2024 Calendar Draw. Proceeds benefit the junior class post-prom event. Tickets can be purchased from Feb 1-28, and the 31-day draw starts March 1. Anyone who is a Massachusetts resident can participate. Tickets are $10 for a...
Photos: HHS girls hockey tops Ursuline
The Hopkinton High School girls hockey co-op team posted a 7-1 victory over Ursuline on Monday at New England Sports Center in Marlborough.
Photos: Winter scenes in Hopkinton
Most of the snow may have melted, but courtesy Amit Jagdale, we have some impressive photos from around town after the most recent storm.
Deborah Lupacchino, 70, former Center School librarian
Deborah (Mendes) Lupacchino, 70, of Southborough and Naples, Florida, died Jan. 27 at her home in Southborough. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ann (Fusaro) Mendes and the wife of Frank Lupacchino. Debbie graduated from Worcester State College in 1974...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Jan. 31
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 and video of the day. Frustrated with the direction that the Upper Charles Trail Committee is headed, a resident...
Garrett Niland, 68
Garrett William Niland, 68, of Ashland and formerly Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Nancy (Norton) and George Niland. He was the beloved husband of...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Jan. 30
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 and video of the day. The Parks & Recreation Commission at its 80-minute meeting Thursday evening voted 4-0...
Marathon Fund Committee offers scholarships
The Marathon Fund Committee will award six $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hopkinton. Applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office in Town Hall and the Hopkinton High School Guidance Department as well as on the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 27
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 and video of the day. Reconstruction of Fruit Street’s Interstate 495 bridge will begin in the late spring as an...