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Business Briefs: Agostinelli named president of Davis Companies
The Davis Companies, a provider of staffing and talent advisory services for almost 40 years, recently announced the promotion of Hopkinton resident Mark Agostinelli to president. After dedicating his entire professional career to the company, Agostinelli will lead...
Professional Insights: Navigate the complexities of tax-loss harvesting
Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy used to reduce the amount of taxes owed. There are multiple ways to implement tax-loss harvesting, some of which may be more beneficial than others depending on circumstances. Mitigating taxes is a major goal of many investors. About...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Dec. 23: Chamber to honor departing executive director Kilduff
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. Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Kilduff with evening of reflections, music In honor of Tim Kilduff's...
CPC halts funding for adaptive playground engineering plans
In a unanimous decision, the Community Preservation Committee voted Thursday night to halt further spending of CPC funds on engineering plans for an adaptive playground project. Chair Ken Weismantel explained the reason for suspending the expenditures, citing concern...
Karen Bergeron, 69
Karen J. Bergeron (née Diaz), 69, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born April 8, 1955, in Plymouth and resided for several years in Ledyard, Connecticut, before moving to Hopkinton. Karen was the beloved...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Undergrounding of services progresses
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that the transfer of services from the existing overhead systems to the new underground systems continues to make progress. Crown Castle has completed its work, and as of Dec. 16, Eversource...
Proposed budget, adaptive playground top multi-board discussion
https://www.youtube.com/live/1ertJF_-C1w Though it appears Hopkinton is facing a $4.7 million operating budget deficit, Select Board chair Brian Herr said the town is at the very beginning of the process, and any talk about Proposition 2 1/2 overrides is premature and...
William Magrini, 75
William E. Magrini passed away Dec. 13, 2024, after a long period of declining health. He was 75. Born in Framingham and raised in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Ernest Magrini and Alice Ferris Magrini. Bill’s younger brother John passed away in November 1980....
Mary Grenga, 100
Mary Palinkas Grenga, 100, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2024, after living a long, full life. She was born on Sept. 19, 1924. She grew up on the family farm, which also served as a recovery hospital, which is where she met her husband, John, during World War...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Dec. 20: HPL expands digital borrowing options
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. Hoopla helps HPL eliminate wait times for digital media The Hopkinton Public Library has a brand new...
Conservation Commission denies last-minute request to release foundations to The Trails
https://www.youtube.com/live/fauI15bUNzo Due to a last-minute filing by the owners of The Trails development project, the Conservation Commission Tuesday night declined to approve the release of three new foundations. “I don’t think myself or the commission members or...
Independent Thoughts: Last call for Women’s Club’s annual phone book/register
Youngsters today might have no idea what a phone book look like. But for Marie Smith and the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the term has a special meaning. Smith was in charge of the Women’s Club phone book, a helpful reference for local residents and a major fundraiser for...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Nicholas
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Nicholas. Here is Baypath's description of Nicholas: “Meet Nicholas, the Nap Expert! This sweet and gentle soul is...
Professional Insights: Changes in commissions?
As most have heard, changes with how real estate commissions are structured for buyer agents have “changed.” Well, not really. In 2019, Midwest anti-trust lawsuits claimed sellers were paying inflated costs, that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was...
John Dunphy, 79
John “Jack” R. Dunphy, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Dec. 17, 2024. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Virginia (Burke) and John B. Dunphy. He was the husband of 34 years to the late Christine (Gallagher) Dunphy. He was a longtime resident of Hopkinton,...
Sandra Celozzi, 78
Sandra Lee Celozzi, 78, of Framingham and formerly Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 16, 2024. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Amalia “Molly” (Riga) and John J. Celozzi. Sandy was known for her infectious smile and joyful...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Dec. 19: Redaction policy approved by Select Board
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. Select Board approves redaction policy, agrees to review later next year During Tuesday night's...
Select Board votes to promote van Raalten to deputy chief, hears update on FY 26 budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3FsL6CptxI Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett and Lt. Scott van Raalten appeared before the Select Board Tuesday as van Raalten was appointed as the town’s new deputy police chief. Before the proceeding began, Select Board chair...
HHS grad Emilia Ali blends folk, EDM influences in budding ‘weird pop’ career
It’s hard for Emilia Ali to pin down her genre of music. “Maybe the easiest thing to say is that my genre is ‘weird pop,’ ” the Hopkinton High School graduate said. “It’s a blend of influences I’ve collected over the years.” Ali — a singer and songwriter signed to the...
