Nancy Burdick first became fascinated by quilting when working with the Amish at a children’s hospital in Pennsylvania. She dove into the art form after moving to Hopkinton and taking a class with local quilter Jean Bertschmann. Burdick now co-chairs the Marathon...
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. Block party marks public launch of green infrastructure project The town will celebrate the launch of...
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. Running marathon is experience local runners will 'never forget' For Hopkinton runners, the 130th...
The 130th Boston Marathon got underway in Hopkinton on a cold but clear Monday morning. Some 30,000 participants began their trek to Boston on Main Street, across from the Town Common. The men’s winner was John Korir in a course-record time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 52...
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. Marathon Monday has arrived In case you have not heard, there’s a road race in town today. The 130th...
The Hopkinton Marathon Committee and the Parks & Recreation Department hosted weekend festivities at the Town Common in the lead-up to Monday's Boston Marathon, with one of the highlights being the third annual 100-Yard Dash on Main Street.
Four longtime Hopkinton public servants have been chosen as the official starters for the final four waves of this year’s Boston Marathon on April 20. This year, six waves of runners will start the race, two more than in past years. They will follow the more...
The Boston Marathon, held on Patriots’ Day, is one of the ultimate tests of strength, endurance and courage. These are traits not only held by runners and athletes but also by military veterans who have spent much of their adult lives preserving and defending our...
[Editor's note: The following is a roundup of some out-of-town runners who are running to support Hopkinton-based charities.] Andrew Racca is running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association, an organization that is “dedicated to...
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. 130th Boston Marathon start to feature new layout, local honorees The 130th Boston Marathon will kick...
Andrea Marguerite hopes her first marathon run can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. “If I can take that experience and turn it into something that helps even one person or one family, it’s just so much more...
Running the Boston Marathon takes a lot of heart. Matt Prior understands that more than most. A year ago, the Hopkinton resident faced “one of the toughest challenges of my life.” He was diagnosed with heart failure and myocarditis, which required an ablation...
The current generation recognizes 1 Ash Street as the local home to the Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon. But this building, located at the intersection with East Main Street, about 50 feet from the Boston Marathon start line, has a long...
Heather Santucci plans to finish the Boston Marathon in seconds. “I grew up with a dad who told me: You can do anything for 30 seconds,” she said. So, one second at a time, she said, “I can do this for a couple of hours.” Her father also provided a different sort of...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-year-old Pebbles. Here is Baypath's description of Pebbles: “At around 6 years old, Pebbles is the perfect mix of great...
The Marathon Quilters Guild held its 30th annual show at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on April 11-12. An opening celebration was held April 10.
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. Democratic, Republican town committees collaborate on Independence Day parade The Select Board on...
A butterfly and a turkey wouldn’t seem to have much in common, but together they will provide inspiration to Calli Korbey when the 25-year-old Hopkinton resident runs the Boston Marathon on April 20. “Something that on all my big moments I carry with me is an iron-on...
Grant Van Ranst takes Boston Marathon run on behalf of Hopkinton Youth Soccer seriously. “I’m not going to ask great things from the players and from the coaches and our board if I’m not willing to put myself forward and risk some of myself to get us where we want to...
Adam Zandonella and his wife moved to Hopkinton from Boston in 2016 to start their family. After his two oldest children had a positive experience at the MetroWest YMCA’s Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, he became motivated to run the Boston Marathon to support it. “Over...
