June Marie Ranlett, 91, of Hopkinton passed away April 29 at Denmar Health and Rehab in Rockport following a short battle with COVID-19. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Eva (Nichols) and William “Arthur” Grant. She was the wife of the late Chester...
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Marathoners look forward to unique Boston
Preparing for a marathon is tough enough. Having it pulled out from under you a month before it was to happen and rescheduled to five months later can present a new set of mental and physical challenges. But local runners we spoke to say they’re taking it all in...
Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus May 14
The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) is holding its nominating caucus for the Town Election on Thursday, May 14. The monthly meeting/caucus will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m., during which time the HDTC will elect its slate of candidates for the local election...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 6
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 6. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 6, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...
Photo: Air Force F-15 flyover
Wednesday's Air Force F-15 flyover, which started at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield and headed east to Boston and then to Foxboro for the State Police graduation at Gillette Stadium, passed near Hopkinton just after noon.
Health director expects no immediate decline in town’s COVID-19 cases
Hopkinton Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe provided an update during the Select Board’s Tuesday night Zoom meeting, indicating that he continues to be in regular contact with Golden Pond assisted living facility, where a number of residents tested positive...
Khumalo: Main Street Corridor Project ‘fully funded’
During Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced that he had “two good things to report” regarding the Main Street Corridor Project. One is that the project now is “fully funded,” as on April 30 the state approved the budget in the...
Town Election on track for June 29; absentee ballots encouraged
The Town Election scheduled for June 29 is on track to proceed as scheduled, even if Town Meeting were to eventually get pushed back until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If Town Meeting does get delayed again and there are items from Town Meeting that require...
Frederick Oehley, 67
Frederick C. Oehley, 67, died May 2 in Marlborough. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Arthur F. Oehley Sr. and Charlotte L. (Carruth) Oehley. He was the stepson of the late Leonard F. Chase. He was a longtime resident of Hopkinton, and a lifelong member...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 5
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 5. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 5, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...
Hopkinton Garden Club cancels annual plant sale
The Hopkinton Garden Club announced Tuesday that its annual plant sale has been canceled this year. The event traditionally is held the Saturday before Mother's Day. "We know many look forward to it as much as we do, and will we miss seeing you and chatting about our...
Animal rescue organizations remain busy during pandemic
Animals in need of homes can still find shelter through the storm. As the nation slows down during this pandemic, Hopkinton-based animal rescuers remain busy connecting pets with new families while adapting to the new realities of the crisis. Closing of greyhound...
William Hayward, 78
William P. Hayward Sr., 78, died April 27 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Marilyn (Dumas) Hayward. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Francis “Doc” and Virginia (Fecteau) Hayward. He was a 1959 graduate...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for May 1: Town surpasses 100 cases
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for May 1. COVID-19 Updates & Precautions May 1, 2020, PM update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town...
Wen Tanubrata, 93
Eugene (Wen) Tanubrata (Tan Kai Jan) departed this world the morning of April 30, in his 93rd year. Wen’s amazing life spanned many generations and continents. He was born March 26, 1927, in Cirebon, Indonesia, to Tan Gin Han and Nelly De Vos, the second youngest of...
Chuck Woods
Charles (Chuck) Woods passed away on April 30 in Hopkinton at an assisted living facility. He lived with frontal-temporal dementia for a number of years and finally succumbed to COVID-19. His death was peaceful and comfortable, thanks to his hospice workers. Chuck...
Timlin 5K organizers eager to see response to virtual platform
While local traditions continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of the Sharon Timlin Memorial Event have plans to make this year’s event memorable in a new way. The Timlin 5K road race, scheduled for June 20, is shifting to a virtual activity....
Arrests/Police Log, April 28 edition
POLICE LOG April 21 1:14 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross checked on the gates at the Fruit Street fields and secured them. 10:05 a.m. A caller reported a dog roaming around Schofield Road. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the dog has been reunited with its...
Golden Pond has first COVID-19 fatalities; town health director laments state bureaucracy
The town has seen the first COVID-19 deaths from Golden Pond assisted living facility, where 37 residents had tested positive earlier this month. According to Shaun McAuliffe, the town’s Health Department director, four Golden Pond residents have died after...
Planning Board works to establish commercial solar district
Seeking to update the bylaw to give the town more control over where commercial, ground-mounted solar installations are located, the Planning Board has been hearing from frustrated residents as well as property owners who have expressed an interest in having their...