Wallace E. Irvine, known by all as “Wally,” passed away peacefully on Aug. 31 at the age of 92. Son of the late Hazel (Lougee) and Arthur E. Irvine, he was born and lived in Hopkinton most of his life. He spent the past two years with his daughter Nancy and her family...
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Antonio Da Silva, 53, longtime custodian at Hopkinton Middle School
Antonio A. Da Silva, 53, passed away peacefully in Milford on Aug. 31, following a brief illness, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Portugal on March 10, 1970, to the late Nicolau Nunes Da Silva and Celeste Martins Alves of Portugal. Antonio was...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Sept. 5
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. Weston Nurseries began as a perennial stand on Route 30 in Weston in 1923. One hundred years, four...
Richard Whalen, 83
Richard G. Whalen of Natick, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Sept. 2 under the care of the Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick. He was the beloved husband of Mary S. Burke, devoted father of Geralyn Burke of Newport, Rhode Island, and the late Scott R....
Weston Nurseries celebrates 100 years with commemorative book
Weston Nurseries began as a perennial stand on Route 30 in Weston in 1923. One hundred years, four generations and three locations later, the book “For the Love of Gardening” celebrates the legacy seeded by Latvian immigrants Peter and Anna Mezitt with a collection of...
Professional Insights: Failure to plan — is it planning to fail?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But as you chart your financial course, what steps should you take to help you keep moving forward to where you want to go? Consider these suggestions: • Establish and quantify your goals....
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Sept. 4
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. The Hopkinton Police Department on Friday urged trail walkers, particularly those with dogs or...
I-495 southbound off-ramps to close overnight Tuesday, Wednesday for construction work
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Friday announced overnight closures for the off-ramps from I-495 southbound to the Route 85 connector in Marlborough (Exit 65A) and West Main Street in Hopkinton (Exit 54A) on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept. 6,...
First case of EEE virus detected in Massachusetts mosquitoes this year found in neighboring county
As residents enjoy the unofficial end to summer this Labor Day weekend, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Friday announced that the eastern equine encephalitis virus, known as EEE, has been detected for the first time this year in the state in...
Main Street Corridor Project update: No work Monday; structure adjustments, sidewalk pouring rest of week
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, there will be no work performed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. For the rest of the week, crews will adjust structures at various locations and repave any unsettled trenches. On the east side of the...
Anne Fairbanks, 82
Anne Maria Fairbanks, 82, of Hopkinton died peacefully on Aug. 31. Anne was born Oct. 12, 1940, to Fredrick Kennedy and Marjorie (Benner) Kennedy in Framingham. She graduated from Peters High School in Southborough in 1958. Anne was a faithful lifelong member of Faith...
Letter to the Editor: Minimize trash to save ocean
Imagine the ocean without trash. Imagine how many animals would be saved. The world would have one less problem. The ocean is vanishing right before our eyes. More than 5 trillion pieces of plastic are in our ocean — and plastic alone. Just think how many pieces of...
Police urge caution on trails after dog snatched by coyote on Whisper Way
The Hopkinton Police Department on Friday urged trail walkers, particularly those with dogs or children, to exercise caution when encountering animals after a dog was snatched by a coyote Thursday afternoon. According to the police report issued Friday morning, the...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 1
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. Leading off Independent Thoughts, the high cost of living across the nation — including Hopkinton,...
ESBC discusses permits, public outreach plans
At Tuesday night’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting, members talked about permitting matters with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission as well as plans to start outreach about the proposed Elmwood School replacement. The committee...
Carole Mikulski, 84
Carole Anne (Olsen) Mikulski of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 25. She was surrounded by loved ones. Carole was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Lynn, and grew up there with her mother, Lena, grandmother Anne, sisters Beverly and Martha, and brothers Carl and...
Upper, main beaches remain unsafe for swimming as Labor Day weekend approaches
As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, the water quality at the upper and main beaches at Hopkinton State Park remains unsafe for swimming due to an increase in enterococci bacteria over the past week, according to water sample test results released Wednesday....
Independent Thoughts: Pets pay price as finances get tight
The high cost of living across the nation — including Hopkinton, where home prices are soaring — is making things challenging for animal rescue organizations. During the COVID pandemic, Baypath Humane Society struggled to keep up with the demand for pets. Now, the...
Business Briefs: Estella joins Foundation for MetroWest board
The Foundation for MetroWest announced the appointment of Susie Estella of Hopkinton to its Board of Trustees, noting that with her vast experience in advertising and marketing, as well as her commitment to community service, Estella will play a pivotal role in...
Business Profile: Bill Gassett generates maximum exposure for home sellers
As the son of a longtime Hopkinton builder, Bill Gassett isn’t surprised he ended up in real estate — even if he resisted his dad’s nudging in the beginning. “It was 1986, and my father suggested I get a real estate license. I was a freshman at Northeastern, and the...