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...
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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Feb. 21
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. A tractor-trailer burst into flames Monday night on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton, and an...
Update: Tractor-trailer explosion/fire on I-495 rattles Hopkinton
A tractor-trailer burst into flames Monday night on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton, and an explosion could be heard for miles. The incident took place on the southbound side of the highway prior to Exit 54 (West Main Street), according to the Westborough Fire Department,...
College Honors: Local students recognized for academic success
Fairfield University recently announced its dean’s list recipients, and the list included Hopkinton residents Nathalie Bates, Andrew D’Alleva, Alexandra Graeber, Cecily McNamara and Alexandria Power. … Katelyn Distasio and Natalie Calkins were named to the president’s...
Library Corner, Feb. 22 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Frayed Knot Fiber Arts Circle Wednesday, Feb. 22,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. At its Thursday meeting, the School Committee endorsed the Elementary School Building...
Rebecca Mourey, 59, music teacher who became ALS patient advocate
Rebecca Lin Mourey, 59, of Hopkinton passed away at home on Feb. 14 after living courageously with ALS for 2 1/2 years. She was surrounded by her family. Rebecca, or Becky as she was known to friends and family, was born Jan. 27, 1964, to Mary and Neil Auble in...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 17
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 debated questions it will...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Cody
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-year-old Cody. Here is Baypath's description of Cody: "Cody is ready to find his new family! This sweet older boy came to...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 16
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 owner of Hillers Pizza was charged late last month with one count of indecent assault...
Deborah Lundergan, 65, HHS alumnus
Deborah Ann Lundergan, 65, of Millis passed away unexpectedly at home in early February. Born in Framingham and raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of Barbara A. (Flannery) Meisner of Hopkinton and the late Eugene H. Lundergan. Deborah was a graduate of...
Hillers Pizza owner charged with indecent assault of minor
The owner of Hillers Pizza was charged late last month with one count of indecent assault of a minor and two counts of witness intimidation following an alleged incident with a teenage female employee in the basement of the restaurant. Through his attorney, Petros...
Korbey 3v3 tournament March 19
The annual Mary Korbey 3v3 basketball tournament is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School. The event supports the Mary Korbey Scholarship Fund. It honors Mary (Marquedant) Korbey, who was a standout...
HOP youth members attend national forum
Three youth members of Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) attended the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) National Youth Leadership Forum in National Harbor, Maryland, earlier this month. Hopkinton High School senior Maura Souza and sophomores...
Public hearing on proposed town budget, bylaw amendments set for Feb. 28
The town announced that the Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:45 p.m. on the proposed fiscal year 2024 comprehensive budget, which includes operating budgets and capital project requests. The board is seeking comments, questions and...
Fire flow test in South Street area may cause water discoloration Wednesday
Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty announced that there was to be a required fire flow test Wednesday (Feb. 15) at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the South Street area. Because these test will take place on main transmission lines, customers might notice some discoloration...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 14 edition
ARRESTS February 13 7:57 a.m. A caller reported a male knocking over mailboxes on West Main Street with a big stick. Sergeants Arthur Schofield and Timothy Brennan and officers Tyler Staback and Sean McKeon responded and found the suspect attempting to walk up the...
Evelyn Swezey, 84
Evelyn P. Swezey, 84, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 12. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Martha (Bolton) and Harold Swezey. A Hopkinton resident since 1978, Evelyn attended Middlebury College in Vermont for a year before spending a...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Feb. 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 and video of the day. A divided Select Board at its Tuesday meeting decided not to sign an intermunicipal...
Carol Bonazzoli, 79
Carol Ann Millar Bonazzoli of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Feb. 9 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Carol was born Nov. 30, 1943, in Framingham, where she grew up and also raised her family. Carol’s daughters fondly remember their mom’s love of...