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Kathleen L. MacLennan, 99, of Hopkinton, passed away at her home on Aug. 14. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Maybelle (Lee) Smith and Donald King. She was the wife of the late Norman Murray MacLennan and her first husband, the late C. Richard...
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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, the contractor will start Phase 2 of the...
Stanley J. Wasilauski Jr., 60, of Hopkinton passed away in Boston on Aug. 13 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Beverly (Jacque) and Stanley Joseph Wasilauski. He was the loving husband of 34 years to Debra (Conlon)...
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...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project, the contractor will start Phase 2 of the full-depth excavation at the intersection of Route 135 and Route 85 this week. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in three weeks. One lane of traffic will be...
The state's Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Friday that the water at the main beach at Hopkinton State Park has tested below the acceptable limit for bacteria, meaning it has reopened for swimming. The upper beach reopened a few days earlier. Both...
John Thomas “Jack” Donahue of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton passed away Aug. 9 at the age of 89 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 18, 1932, Jack was the middle child of James and Helen Donahue of Southborough. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s...
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. At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the Fruit...
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the Fruit Street fields turf construction, CPC-funded projects, cricket pitch plans and summer programming. “Nothing but good news on Fruit Street,” Parks & Recreation Director Jay Guelfi...
Linda Ann (Vento) MacLaughlin, age 70, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on Aug. 8 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Glenn A. MacLaughlin, with whom she enjoyed 37 years of marriage....
Kathaleen "Bette" (Burr) Oehley, 97, died Aug. 9 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of the late Donald Oehley, to whom she was married for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late Frank Burr and Kathleen (Frizzell)...
ARRESTS August 6 10:27 p.m. On Fruit Street, Officers Cody Normandin and Tyler Staback and Sergeant Arthur Schofield arrested a 29-year-old from Worcester on a warrant charge. POLICE LOG August 2 12:08 a.m. Officer Basit Dennis made checks of South Street businesses....
James T. Deignan of Kennebunk, Maine, formerly of Natick and Framingham, passed away on July 25 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Maguire) Deignan, who died in 2000. He was the son of the late Julia M. (Sheahan) and Joseph L. Deignan...
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 Planning Board at its meeting Monday night opened a new public hearing on an open space...
The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night opened a new public hearing on an open space mixed use development (OSMUD) at 83 East Main Street, noting concerns about how the three proposed age-restricted housing units fit in with the historic single-family house...
Complaints from several residents living on or near Winter Street could eventually lead to the town adopting its own noise ordinance sometime in the fall. That along with COVID regulations for the upcoming school year and the status of local beaches were the main...
A three-year special education staffing proposal was the focus of Monday night’s School Committee meeting. The presentation, given by Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, Director of Student Services Karen Zaleski and Marathon Elementary School Principal Lauren Dubeau,...
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. This fall is shaping up to be a busy one in Hopkinton, as events resume in full force after...
This fall is shaping up to be a busy one in Hopkinton, as events resume in full force after taking a break or scaling down during the pandemic. One particular day should be especially memorable, as on Saturday, Sept. 17, Hopkinton Family Day returns from a two-year...
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. Remembrances of past military events are what keeps the attention of veterans at the...
