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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...
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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. #ActuallyAutistic Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m....
Robert Haley, 75, of Hopkinton died Aug. 26 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Navask) Haley, to whom he was married for 49 years. Born in Melrose, he was the son of the late James and Marguerite (Babineau)...
Greyhound Friends held a celebration of International Dog Day on Saturday with plenty of activities for people and dogs.
Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty cautioned residents that there could be some discoloration in town water over the next several days due to a water main break. "Due to the construction water main break on Main Street late last week and continued...
Noel Adrianne Hallett Adams, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at her home on Aug. 24. Born in Springfield in 1940, she was the daughter of the late “Meme” Bernice (Regula) and Reuben Hallett of Burlington, Vermont. Noel was a 1962 graduate of the University of Vermont,...
Hopkinton wrapped up its youth cricket summer season on Saturday, with Kings XI capturing the championship.
University of Maine rising senior George Bradbury of Hopkinton recently completed the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) summer internship program within the Estimating Department. Bradbury, who is majoring in finance and accounting, focused on providing estimates...
Congressman James McGovern stopped by The Spoon on Saturday afternoon as part of a meet-and-greet event that included other Democratic candidates. McGovern, who has served in Congress since 1997, previously represented Hopkinton when the town was in the 2nd District,...
I am writing to show my support for Connor Degan for state representative. I have enjoyed the privilege of working with Connor, both as a public official and as a volunteer in his office. I have found Connor to be a personable, courteous and hard-working individual...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the contractor will continue work at the intersection of Route 135 and Route 85, with the eastbound detour remaining in place. The contractor will continue grading the road at the intersection from 6 a.m. to 7...
Hilma E. Albrecht, 97, of Hopkinton (formerly of River Edge, New Jersey) died peacefully on Aug. 22. She was predeceased by her husbands, William H. Brewer (1968) and Robert Albrecht (2013), and a son, William Brewer (2021). Hilma is survived by son Stephen (Gayla)...
Francis J. “Frank” McGuire, 78, died suddenly on Aug. 23 at his home in Hopkinton. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Marone) McGuire, who died in August of 2012. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Eleanor (Welch) McGuire. He grew up...
Joan Murphy, 89, died Aug. 25 at Blair House of Milford. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Murphy, to whom she was married for 48 years. Born and raised in Wellesley, she was the daughter of the late George MacDonald and Ethyl (McNeil) MacDonald. Joan went to...
Michael Thomas Brenneman of Harwich Port passed away suddenly Aug. 20 at the age of 43. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Ruth (Cameron) Brenneman of Harwich Port, brother Matthew and wife Jennifer of Natick, sister-in-law Mina of Chappaqua, New York, nieces...
Marilyn A. (Ryan) Checkosky, 79, of Southbridge passed away peacefully on Aug. 20 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 52 years, Robert T. Checkosky, passed away in 2016. She leaves her four sons, Robert T. Checkosky Jr. and wife...
Joan Bauer, 80, of Acton passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3 from the cruel effects of primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Joan was born May 7, 1942, to Julien and Cecile Parenteau in Waterbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High in 1960...
Nicholas J. DeMaria, 97, of Milford passed away Aug. 11. He was the husband of the late Eleanor A. (Ghiloni) DeMaria, who died in 2013. Mr. DeMaria was employed as a firefighter for 28 years for the Town of Milford, retiring in 1981. He also was a certified EMT. He...
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced via press release Saturday that Deputy Chief John Porter has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. The announcement indicated Porter was notified of his status on Thursday, and...
