Terry and Sharon Richardson joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Margret Richardson, to Paul Amandus Weinand, son of Dieter and Nancy Weinand of Pennington, New Jersey. Kate graduated from Boston College in 2014 with a B.S. in biology and...
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Photo: Field of tunes
The band Hot Acoustics played to a large crowd on July 28 as part of the Concerts on the Common series, which continues on Sunday nights through Aug. 18. Check the Hopkinton Parks and Recreation website for more information. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
MassDOT discusses ideas for safer I-495/I-90 interchange
The interchange connecting I-495 and I-90, an area known for daily backups and weekly crashes, will see a redesign to meet current traffic and safety demands. The project is being funded and directed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and officials met...
‘Jeopardy!’ no trivial pursuit for HHS’ Meyer
Teacher fulfills dream with appearance on legendary game show It’s the ultimate for any trivia buff: an appearance on the long-running television game show “Jeopardy!" Hopkinton High School English teacher Shari Meyer finally got her chance to live out a dream, flying...
Photo: Music man
Hopkinton’s Steve Spector of the band Hot Acoustics engages some children during a July 28 performance at the Town Common, part of the Concerts on the Common series. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
Letter to the editor: By any other name …
To the Editor: Referencing the article dated July 17, 2019, in The Hopkinton Independent entitled "Town officials detail frustration with Eversource/Hopkinton LNG,” Brendan Tedstone states, ”It sounds to me, the picture that you're painting is that we have almost a...
Independent Thoughts: One woman’s personal mission to encourage organ donation
Susan Graham has a simple request: Please save her life. The 57-year-old has known for many years that this day was coming, when her kidneys would fail and she would be on the list for a transplant — with about 100,000 other Americans. Graham, who has lived in...
Distinguished Service Award
Former Hopkinton Independent owner/editor Sarah Duckett received the Distinguished Service Award from the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce on June 27 at Faith Community Church.
Fashionable fundraiser for ovarian cancer research
Boyle works to raise funds for research into disease she continues to fight Hopkinton resident Marie Boyle is using both fashion and fitness to raise money and awareness about a “silent killer” of women — ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths each year...
LMPA helps preserve popular Lake Maspenock
A body of water bound by the communities of Hopkinton, Upton and Milford has been creating special memories for so many residing on or near the lake. Families and individuals have enjoyed countless hours of swimming, boating and fishing throughout the 250-acre...
Garden Club blossoms
In addition to maintaining planters, group offers educational programs In the center of town potted planters dot the sidewalks, starting from the police station heading east up to the Korean Presbyterian Church. These plants, and others throughout the town, are...
Spirit of Italy
Hopkinton resident develops homemade limoncello into business Speaking from inside the new warehouse in Salem, New Hampshire, his company moved into four months prior, Hopkinton resident Phil Mastroianni, founder and co-owner of Fabrizia Spirits, has to keep his voice...
Marathon legend Gibb visits to promote statue
Self-designed sculpture would be placed near start line Bobbi Gibb can’t remember a time when she wasn’t running. Ever since she was a little girl, Gibb said running made her feel alive. The Rockport resident is now in her 70s and she continues to run every day. It’s...
KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation makes progress with allergy research, treatment
In the six years following Hopkinton High School sophomore Abbie Benford’s death due to a severe allergic reaction, the project named after her has moved ever closer toward its goal of creating a device to prevent future tragedies. Formed as a joint initiative between...
Photo: Flower children
A group of young girls squirt water at bystanders while riding on a flower-themed float during the July 4 Horribles Parade. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
Townie Tedstone rises to top
Outspoken Hopkinton native now town’s top public official By Thomas J. Lyons Jr., Contributing Writer Brendan Tedstone grew up in Hopkinton. Most readers of this newspaper know that. Most Hopkinton residents also know that when up for re-election in May, Tedstone...
Independent Thoughts: Turnover at top for Timlin Event
The June 15 Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was an especially bittersweet one for Abbie Rosenberg. The founder and organizer of the event since it started 16 years ago, Rosenberg announced plans to step away as director as she focuses on her new career — starting a...
Living, leading with open heart, mind
Ciaramicoli’s latest book focuses on authenticity, integrity, empathy Out of deep concern for today’s political, corporate and educational climates and the resultant damaging effects of stress and anxiety experienced by millions, Hopkinton resident Arthur P....
Hopkinton dads design product for daughters’ transition
Penny Pack helps fathers support girls at crucial time Four Hopkinton dads are hoping to start the conversation about a subject that is largely thought of as taboo — periods. When Hopkinton resident Peter Thomas’ oldest daughter was about 10 years old, he and his wife...
Hopkinton artist wins best in show at HCA’s Arts in Bloom
Artwork by Hopkinton’s Rosie Finn was named best in show at the 14th annual Arts in Bloom show that opened June 4 and runs through July 18 in the Lotvin Family Gallery at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Finn submitted a 5-inch spike-heeled shoe that was completely...