Malone is the team’s longest-tenured athlete at four seasons, having started as an eighth-grader. “It has been amazing to see Jack build confidence not only in his basketball skills but also in connecting with and forging friendships with his many teammates over the...
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Health Department schedules weekly COVID vaccine clinics
The Hopkinton Health Department is offering weekly clinics for ages 6 and older to receive the Moderna bivalent COVID booster shot. The clinics are being held on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Nurse’s Office in the lower level of Town Hall. There are no clinics on Dec....
Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 29 edition
ARRESTS November 22 5:25 p.m. A caller reported an erratic operator on West Main Street. Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin responded and caught up with a 26-year-old Upton resident and arrested him for OUI Liquor. POLICE LOG November 22 12:35 a.m. Officer...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 30
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 Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars, and Hopkinton was well-represented...
Cindy Walsh, 64
Cindy L. Walsh, 64, died Nov. 26 after a courageous year-long battle with GI cancer. Daughter of the late Paul E. Murphy and late Nancy (Jennings) Murphy of Needham, Cindy is predeceased by her dear husband, Brian J. Walsh of Hopkinton. She leaves behind her...
TVL names All-Stars: 4 Hillers earn MVP recognition
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its All-Stars, and Hopkinton was well-represented after a memorable fall campaign. Hopkinton had four MVPs in Sean Golembiewski (boys soccer), Georgie Clarke (girls soccer), Camille Perlov (field hockey) and Craig Salois (boys...
HMS Drama Club presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
The Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the HMS auditorium. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 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 and video of the day. The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is continuing the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu...
Anne Maguire, 84
Anne M. (Murphy) Maguire, 84, of Southborough died Nov. 19 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Anne was born in Clinton, the daughter of Henry J. and Mary F. (McLaughlin) Murphy. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester in 1956. She went on to...
Next Elmwood School community forum Wednesday
As part of the town’s work on developing a plan for a potential replacement for Elmwood School, there will be another community forum this Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. This is the third in a series of public information/listening seminars. The session will be held...
Letter to the Editor: Clear-cutting bad for birds
I receive informative emails from the Audubon Society and Cornell University, both highly respected avian institutions focusing on birds and their changing populations. Apparently and alarmingly in 2022, many species are in a significant state of decline; across the...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 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 and video of the day. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Pleasant...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours again in place
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the eastbound detour from Pleasant Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe Street and back to Main Street will be in place Monday through Friday. The eastbound detour from Grove Street to Maple Street to Hayden Rowe...
Letter to the Editor: Arena-DeRosa looks forward to serving as state rep
I wanted to take a moment and thank all the voters of Hopkinton for participating in the recent election, regardless of who you may have supported or how you voted on the ballot initiatives. I am honored by the outcome and significant support here in Hopkinton in my...
Jeanne Martin, 81
Jeanne M. Martin, 81, of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 23 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham after a long battle with dementia. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Nina (Hamilton) and Edmund Christian of Westborough. She was the wife of 64 years to Joseph A....
Kunjung Park, 95
Kunjung Park, 95, of Leominster passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Nov. 17, surrounded by her loving family. Kunjung was born in Seoul, South Korea, on April 3, 1927. She was the third out of 10 children. She graduated from a teacher's college in South...
Letter to the Editor: Veteran thankful for Scouts’ gesture
My unexpected and greatly appreciated act of kindness this Thanksgiving was the gift of an Out Post Farm apple pie from the Troop 11 Scouts. The woman who delivered the pie stated that the Scouts raised money and wanted to share a pie with veterans and seniors. The...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 25
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. Seamus Murphy scored three touchdowns as the Hopkinton High School football team put the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Luna
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Luna. Here is Baypath's description of Luna: “Gorgeous Luna traveled to us all the way from Florida after being found 20 feet...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 24
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 2022 football season has been marked by a strong turnaround for Hopkinton High School,...