The inaugural Dick Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together Road Race was held Saturday in Hopkinton. The route for the 5-mile race (and 2-mile walk) took runners from Marathon School past the Team Hoyt statue in front of Center School and back. The race was held five...
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Robert Genoa, 86
Robert Genoa, 86, died May 21 at his home in Upton. He was the husband of the late Theresa Genoa, to whom he was married for 53 years. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Dominic and Hazel (Prue) Genoa. Robert worked for many years as a high school teacher at...
Angela Tamba, 76
Angela R. Tamba, 76, of Hopkinton passed away on May 25 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Felisa (Bacomo) and Lucio Rodriguez. She was the wife of 39 years to the late Felix Tamba Jr. Angela worked as a...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, May 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. KryptoKnights, a team of eighth graders from Hopkinton Middle School, beat thousands of robotics...
Porter’s next court date set for Aug. 2
Former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John "Jay" Porter had a scheduling conference Wednesday, and his next court date has been set for Aug. 2, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. The Aug. 2 appearance will be a filing of motions hearing, the DA's...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Tucker
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Tucker. Here is Baypath's description of Tucker: "Tucker has the biggest smile and best wiggle bum we have seen —...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, May 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. Members of the Elementary School Building Committee told architects on Tuesday that they needed as...
Hoyts move forward with plans for road race in Hopkinton this Saturday
The Hoyt family announced Tuesday that the inaugural Dick Hoyt Yes You Can Run Together Road Race this Saturday in Hopkinton will go on despite the sudden death of Rick Hoyt on Monday. “Although we are saddened about the recent passing of Rick Hoyt, the family...
Arrests/Police Log, May 24 edition
ARRESTS May 21 1:24 a.m. Officer Shannon Beloin came across a disabled motor vehicle with severe damage on Hayden Rowe Street. Officer Tyler Staback responded as backup. A 54-year-old from Milford was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and miscellaneous motor...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, May 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. Leading off the Select Board roundup, members decided to suspend the activities of the Upper Charles...
Real Estate Transactions, May 24 edition
Letter to the Editor: Protect Center School land
The four seasons of the Center School land: Spring —We hear the sounds of birds announcing the end of winter as they forage for insects and seeds and build nests. Among them are cardinals, woodpeckers, bluebirds, robins, etc. Salamanders have been spotted emerging...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, May 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. Boston Marathon legend Rick Hoyt passed away Monday morning due to complications with his respiratory...
Photos: State Park scenes
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from Hopkinton State Park.
Hopkinton Today: Monday, May 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 Hopkinton Police Department confirmed in an email Friday morning that Sgt. Tim Brennan has been...
Letter to the Editor: OSPC chair grateful for town’s land purchase
I write to thank Town Manager Norman Khumalo, Ken Weismantel and the Community Preservation Committee, Morrie Gasser and the Hopkinton Area Land Trust, the other members of the Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission, all those who supported the acquisition of...
Harry Hamilton, 78, 1962 HHS graduate
Harry McGregor Hamilton, 78, passed away on May 17 after a brief illness. The son of Douglas and Ruth (Parmenter) Hamilton, Harry was born Oct. 22, 1944. He grew up in Hopkinton along with his older brother, Charlie (or Chuck). A 1962 graduate of Hopkinton High...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Main Street paving this week; detours planned
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will begin the paving of Main Street from the Muffin House Cafe to Ray Street. The work is anticipated to take three days and is weather dependent. To expedite the work, public safety has approved a 7 a.m....
Mosquito spraying scheduled for May 31-June 28
Personnel from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) are scheduled to spray areas of Hopkinton on May 31 and June 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 27 and 28. All dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity...
Photos: Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale
The Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Plant and Book Sale at the Senior Center began Friday with the book sale. Plants will be available Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.