Hopkinton Independent
Schools Notebook: Rivard earns OMEGA scholarship
Vienna Rivard was awarded a Massachusetts Institute of Technology OMEGA scholarship for her work founding an intergenerational book club in Hopkinton. The MIT AgeLab awards annual scholarships to high school students who lead or develop intergenerational programs —...
Arrests/Police Log, March 20 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 12 12:45 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Clinton...
Business Profile: MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center helps children make great memories
Children attending summer camp at the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center are always excited by the wide selection of programs and the facility. Over nine weeks, those enrolled in traditional camp can try archery, improve swimming skills, tackle the rope course and play...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Tootsie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Tootsie. Here is Baypath's description of Tootsie: “Introducing our newest senior, little Tootsie! This little...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 20
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. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe announced at Monday evening’s Board of Health meeting that...
Senior Snippets, March 20 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...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Drew and Will Bialobrzeski
The twin speedsters capped the indoor season by racing in the shuttle hurdles at the national championship meet March 10. “Dependable selfless competitors, in the biggest moments they never shy away from the opportunity to come through for the team, whether it’s...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, March 19
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. High school participants in the School the World service program are referred to as “world changers.”...
Christa Jaeger-White, 71
Christa Jaeger-White, 71, of Hopkinton, lovingly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, was born in Seattle to John Jaeger and Evelyn Jaeger Whitney. She was a kind, generous woman who provided unlimited support and love to everyone she knew. Her genuine enthusiasm for...
Ann Dzindolet, 74
Ann Dzindolet, 74, of Spencer and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away March 6 surrounded by her family. Born in Framingham, she was the second child of Bernard and Margaret (Molloy) Dzindolet of Ashland. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and Framingham State...
Library Corner, March 20 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,...
Rosalie Baker-Brown, 95
Rosalie Isabel Davis was born in 1929 in the little village of Woodville to a family of modest means. She had nine siblings. In the shady woods above a gurgling trout stream, the Davis kids stuck together and learned the lessons of hard work, faith and family and...
Galen Osborne, 88
Galen Edwin Osborne, 88, of Hanover, Plymouth, Delray Beach (Florida) and Hopkinton, passed away Jan. 16. Born Sept. 2, 1935, Galen was a loving and dedicated father and husband. He had a great sense of humor and was always easygoing, making him a joy to be around....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, March 18
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 U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced that a Hopkinton couple who operate a roofing...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 15
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. Trails Committee chair Peter LaGoy announced at Wednesday night’s meeting that the committee was...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Aspen
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Aspen. Here is Baypath's description of Aspen: "Aspen can't wait for spring! As soon as the snow melts, she's...
Senior Services seeks focus group participants
Hopkinton Senior Services, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston, is conducting a needs assessment to examine the lived experiences and anticipated needs of adults in the community. The organization is seeking residents 50 years or older who...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 14
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 Conservation Commission voted 6-0-1 at its meeting Tuesday to approve the use of two herbicides...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Alice Brambati
An exchange student from Italy, Brambati placed in every dual meet, then went on to win two events and place in a third at the Tri-Valley League Showcase. The senior qualified for three events at the Meet of Champions as well. “Alice integrated herself into the team...
