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Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Toby. Here is Baypath's description of Toby: “Toby is a handsome man, looking for a home with Rottie experience! This...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team hosted the annual Coaches vs. Cancer match vs. Ashland on Wednesday at the HHS athletic center. Although the Hillers dropped a 45-34 decision, they did their part to support the fight against cancer and raise awareness.
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 and video of the day. In this week's Independent Thoughts, as we put the cap on 2022, we present 10 stories from...
Hopkinton resident Sharon Carter was re-sentenced Tuesday to 5 months in prison and a year of supervised release for conspiring to defraud the Food and Drug Administration, based on her work at the New England Compounding Center, which was blamed for a deadly...
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team opened the season Tuesday night with a 73-67 victory over visiting Norwood. The Hillers were led by 26 points from senior forward Tommy Chatten, who drilled eight 3-pointers. Sam Pantera added 12 points and Cole...
I was at the dentist a couple of weeks ago to get a tooth capped. The dentist asked me to open my mouth. She took a look, and her initial comment — this is an exact quote, word for word, I remember it well — was, “Yikes.” While stuck in the chair waiting for the...
This fall, a trio of students at Hopkinton High School launched a composting program to address the problem of food waste in the school cafeteria. Now others are hoping it could be the impetus toward more town-wide awareness. Interest in the idea by Alice Potapov,...
Hopkinton High School girls basketball fans will notice quite a few new faces on the floor this season. The team graduated six seniors who played the lion’s share of the minutes last winter. What this year’s team lacks in experience, so far it has made up in effort....
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ARRESTS December 7 11:36 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle crashed on West Main Street, drove right through the median, then drove away. A second caller reported the vehicle possibly hit a tree and may have heavy front end damage. Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded...
A junior in her third year with the varsity, Dellacioppa (top) is a veteran flyer and an integral part of both the competitive and sideline teams, according to coach Lauren Dellelo. After suffering a season-ending injury in November, Dellacioppa coached a teammate who...
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 and video of the day. The restaurant offerings in Hopkinton will be a little less diverse next year. After 30...
The restaurant offerings in Hopkinton will be a little less diverse next year. After 30 years of serving local residents Chinese and Japanese food, the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant and Lounge will close on Jan. 21. “We are getting older, our lease is expiring and the...
Hopkinton Boy Scouts Troop 1 is holding its annual Christmas tree fundraiser in the parking lot behind CVS in the center of town.
Christian MacDonald, a walk-on wide receiver on the football team at Texas Christian University, was confident the Horned Frogs would have a strong 2022 season after a disappointing 2021. Little did he know how well things would go. TCU won its first 12 games and,...
Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane has a deep team this season — and that’s an especially good thing, because he wants the Hillers to hustle. “We have got quite a few guys we are hoping to play this year, and we want to play with a good pace and get...
Richard C. “Dick” Stewart, 91, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 12. He leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Janet (Pyne) Stewart; their children, Karen Irvine and husband Skip of Cramerton, North Caroline, Brenda Stewart and husband Bruce Zalneraitis of Port Ludlow,...
Es Haven, 72, passed away Dec. 8 at her home in Buzzards Bay. She was the wife of Kent Haven. They were happily married for 52 years. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of the late Lily (Apostolakos) and Achilles Saloukas. She was raised on Long Island, New York,...
Therren (Terry) A. Strout, 83, passed away Nov. 16 peacefully at home. She was the wife of Lee R. Strout, celebrating their 63rd anniversary Sept. 7, 2022. Born in Miami, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Thelma (Beach) Baggett. She was raised and educated...
