Eric Robert MacDonald, 31, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at a group home in Milford. Born at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, Eric was the beloved son of Lauren (Calabrese) Rowntree of Hopkinton and Geoffrey MacDonald of Boston. He also was close to his...
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Nugget
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Nugget, a 1-year-old local stray. Here is Baypath's description of Nugget: “Need some laughs in your life? Well, Nugget can't...
Business Briefs: Baldiga, Foley among ‘Best Lawyers’
Hopkinton resident Joe Baldiga was named the Best Lawyers 2023 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year in Worcester. In addition, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” 2023...
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 13 edition
POLICE LOG September 6 12:09 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis made checks of Elm Street property. 12:55 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley made checks of Hayden Rowe Street property. 6:26 a.m. Chief Joseph Bennett, Sergeants Arthur Schofield and Timothy Brennan, and Officers Tyler...
Richard Senghas, 94
Richard E. Senghas, 94, a resident of the Piper Shores community in Scarborough, Maine, died Sept. 10 of natural causes. He lived an extraordinary life — a loving husband, father of seven, respected orthopedic surgeon, and, in his later years, a Catholic priest....
Photos: HHS golf vs. Dover-Sherborn
The Hopkinton High School golf team posted a one-stroke victory over Dover-Sherborn on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The 216-217 victory improved the Hillers' record to 5-0.
Elmwood Community Forum kicks off Monday
As part of the town's work on developing a plan for a potential replacement for Elmwood School, there will be an initial community forum on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. The webinar will be held via Zoom. The link is:...
Newspaper: Sept. 14, 2022
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Photos: Hopkinton State Park
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos from in and around Hopkinton State Park.
Photo contest winner, Sept. 14 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
Photos: HHS boys soccer vs. Holliston
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to visiting Holliston this past Friday.
Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park
The Hopkinton Cultural Council hosted the unveiling of the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park this past Saturday. The new additions are: "Hopkinton, Home" by Olivia Stacey; "An Ofrenda" by Kayleen Tang; "Vision of Diversity" by...
Photos: Plant life in Hopkinton
Photographer Amit Jagdale shares photos of plants in town from this summer.
Senior Snippets, Sept. 14 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...
Library Corner, Sept. 14 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. Book Sale Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Photos: HHS field hockey vs. Norwood
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team posted a 2-2 tie vs. Norwood last Wednesday in its opening match of the season.
Photos: PolyArts festival at Town Common
The Hopkinton PolyArts festival was held at the Town Common on Saturday The event, established in 1974, features regional artisans, crafters and local nonprofits.
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs at Weston Nurseries
The annual Blooms, Brews & BBQs event was held Saturday at Weston Nurseries, raising money for the Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Main Street Corridor Project update: Detour for southbound Hayden Rowe Street traffic at Town Common
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, due to electrical conduit work on Hayden Rowe Street, southbound traffic will be detoured around the Town Common via Ash Street to Park Street and back to Hayden Rowe. Northbound traffic on Hayden Rowe will not be...
Letter to the Editor: Game over for forest
Game's up, no new season. We did not get the support when we needed it. We grieve for our irretrievable loss at 71 Frankland Road. A deep, dark historic forest with hundred-year-old trees, cart path-derived trails, peaceful communities of raptors, turtles, deer driven...