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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rosie

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rosie

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 Rosie. Here is Baypath's description of Rosie: “Rosie is a big, lovable bulldog with an even bigger personality....

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David Burr, 64

David Burr, 64

David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Dawn (Conte) and Orville L. Burr. He was the husband of Polly (Denham) Burr of Hopkinton. Dave grew up in Chester,...

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Walter Motyka, 85

Walter Motyka, 85

Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026. He was born in 1940 in Ware to Steven and Emily Motyka and was raised in nearby West Warren. In 1964, he married Sandra Rosa of...

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Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 18 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 18 edition

ARRESTS Feb. 11 5:47 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin and Sgt. Aaron O’Neil conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and performed field sobriety tests. A 32-year-old from Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton was arrested and charged with improper turn and OUI liquor....

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Allan Stark, 86

Allan Stark, 86

Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Milford after a period of declining health. He was 86. Allan spent most of his childhood in New Ipswich, New...

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Patricia Snow, 92

Patricia Snow, 92

Patricia (Pat) Ann Snow (Lyons), 92, most recently of Hopkinton, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Feb. 2, 2026. Her husband of 53 years, James C. Snow, predeceased her in 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Lynne A. Peters of Hopkinton and Karen J. Snow...

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Arts Residency: Jayden Luk

Arts Residency: Jayden Luk

Jayden Luk is a sixth grader at Hopkinton Middle School whose love of art is evident, according to visual arts teacher Samantha Condon. “Jayden is a skilled and meticulous artist who takes great care to show neatness and detail in his work,” she explained. His...

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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Burke

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Burke

Burke qualified for sectionals in the 200 and 500 freestyle and helped qualify three relays (200 medley, 200 free and 400 free) as well. Coach MaryLauren Burke refers to him as a “powerhouse … both in terms of swimming ability and sportsmanship.” “In practice, Aiden...

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Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 18 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 11 edition

ARRESTS Feb. 7 3:31 a.m. Officers Lucille Creedon, Alyssa Fleuette and Jennifer Manning responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Ray Street and possibly smoking. The driver, a 24-year-old man, was arrested on a warrant. Feb. 8 6:47 p.m. Officers Benjamin...

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