Hopkinton Independent
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: J.B. Flynn
A captain, Flynn finished eighth individually in the Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League and led the Hillers to a second-place league finish. He was named team MVP and earned a spot in the state championship meet. “His results are due to consistent 100% effort...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 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 of the day. The Permanent Building Committee at its meeting Monday reviewed a proposal for a 45-unit...
Senior Snippets, April 3 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Jeffrey Card, 60
Jeffrey John Card, 60, of Hopkinton passed away at his home on Feb. 25. Born in Libertyville, Illinois, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Spangenberg) and Raymond Card. Jeff graduated from Mundelein High School, where he was senior class president in 1982. After...
Real Estate Transactions, April 1 edition
Professional Insights: Understanding value of home appraisals for buyers, sellers
Whether you’re buying or refinancing your home, getting a home appraisal is crucial for securing a mortgage or determining the fair market value when buying or selling a property. Real estate agents are not licensed appraisers. They can provide a comparative market...
Hopkinton Today: Monday April 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 of the day. A pair of old billboards slated for removal this past Saturday from the former Connelly Farms...
Virginia Brault, 96
M. Virginia “Ginny” Brault, a beloved Hopkinton piano teacher, choir director and organist, died peacefully on March 29, Good Friday. She was born May 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Clarence G. and Phyllis N. (Arnold) Verdi. A gifted pianist, Ginny opened her...
Library Corner, April 3 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter,...
Marion Clover, 95
Marion Clover, 95, died March 23 at Cedarwood Gardens in Franklin. She was the wife of the late George Clover, who died in 2005. Born in Norfolk and raised in Wrentham, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Doris (Ormes) Bennett. Marion taught kindergarten and...
Letter to the Editor: Stop removal of billboards
I just read a news report that the billboards on the [Hayden Rowe Street property now or formerly owned by the Connelly family] are slated for removal tomorrow [March 30]. For the reasons cited below, I request that the removal work be stopped immediately. I ask that...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 29
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. Two old billboards on the former Connelly Farms property, on Hayden Rowe Street just north of College...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin. Here is Baypath's description of Pumpkin: "Think spring, think Pumpkin! This 1-year-old is turning the...
Letter to the Editor: Sustainable Green Committee opposes herbicides
The Hopkinton Independent report “Select Board hears reasoning behind using herbicides to control Lake Maspenock weeds” fails to mention the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee's representatives testimonies opposing the unsustainable, ecologically harmful use of...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 28
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. Former Select Board chair Brian Herr recently made the decision to return to politics, announcing his...
Arrests/Police Log, March 27 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 March 19 1:28 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of Sandy...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 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 of the day. Elementary school students returning home from school on the afternoon of March 20 reportedly were...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lucie Mato
Mato burst onto the scene with consistent finishes in the top of the Central Massachusetts Conference Ski League, earning team MVP honors along with an invitation to the state championship meet. Her ninth-place league ranking “is a huge accomplishment for any athlete,...
HHS athletes receive league honors
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its winter season All-Stars, and Hopkinton High School was well-represented. In girls swimming, Eve Weatherhead was named Diver of the Year, while Olivia Scalora was selected as an All-Star. In boys swimming, Caleb Burke and...
