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Susan E. Richelew, 82, passed away on Sept. 27, 2024, at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham. She was the widow of Meryl J. Richelew, who died in 2018. They had been married for 57 years. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday noted that work will continue on both ends of the corridor. Brick strip installation by A.F. Amorello & Sons, the project’s construction company, will continue during the upcoming week on the...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that more overnight ramp closures at the interchange of Interstate 495 southbound and Interstate 90 will take place Monday and Tuesday. Closures will start at 11 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. MassDOT anticipates work...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsfc9AnbIw0&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee looked at the fiscal year 2026 capital plan, approved builder’s risk insurance and talked about goals and improvements during Thursday’s meeting....
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 Trails Committee on Thursday approved 4-0 to request Community Preservation Committee funds for a...
Alan B. King, 83, a Holliston resident of 45 years, passed away Sept. 19, 2024. Born and raised in the Western Massachusetts town of Adams, he was the son of the late Pauline (Voyer) and Kenneth King. He was the husband of 59 years to Sandra (Jillson) King. Alan...
The Trails Committee on Thursday approved 4-0 to request Community Preservation Committee funds for a proposal to create a child-friendly segment at Hughes Farm Trail. Scott Knous, a member of the recently disbanded Upper Charles Trail Committee, came to the board...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Ms. Piggy. Here is Baypath's description of Ms. Piggy: "Have you ever seen a dog rock a feathered boa so...
The Hopkinton Lions cricket team won the New England Cricket Association Division A championship, emerging victorious with a dominant performance against the Daredevils in the final on Sept. 15 at the Hopkinton YMCA field. The Daredevils, who reached the final in...
Photographer Amit Jagdale captured scenes of early autumn at Hopkinton State Park.
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 Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night objected to a reference to “full clearing...
James Arond-Thomas, M.D., of Hopkinton, a distinguished physician-researcher and dedicated medical practitioner, passed away Sept. 10, 2024, at age 80. Born in Caroline County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Jeannette (Anderson) and Otto M. Thomas. James held a...
The Elementary School Building Committee at its Tuesday meeting approved rooftop unit upgrades corresponding with accommodations for future expansions to the Charleswood School. Factored in the project’s design is space for 18 additional classrooms, which would be...
The Parks & Recreation Commission spent its meeting Tuesday night debating how to address the town’s recent enactment of new water restrictions. Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus explained that he had initiated the shutoff of irrigation systems at the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atKOYSwJTOk The Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night objected to a reference to “full clearing and grubbing of the site" in the proposed phasing plan for the Charleswood Elementary School. Claire Hoogeboom, a wetlands...
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG September 17 3:29 a.m. Sgt. William Burchard checked on Clinton Street property. 8:35 a.m. Officer Sean McKeon made checks of Elmwood School on Elm Street. 1:15 p.m. Officer Nicholas Walker took a report of fraud on Teaberry Lane....
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 Planning Board met for less than a half-hour Monday night due to several applicants requesting...
Srodawa won the first dual meet of the season, pulling away from Norwood’s top runner over the last half of the race. “Elyse works extremely hard, logging many miles on her own during the summer, and that sets her up for a strong cross country season,” coach Jean Cann...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg5NDGHawNQ The Planning Board met for less than a half-hour Monday night due to several applicants requesting that their hearings and discussions be continued. Vice chair Matthew Wronka chaired the meeting in the absence of chair Rob...
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. A report to the Hopkinton Police Department on suspicious activity by people allegedly encamped near...
