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James Merloni, 88, oversaw Laborers’ Training in Hopkinton
James Merloni Jr., 88, of Ashland passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Aug. 3. He was the husband of Marilyn (Hogan) Merloni for 68 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late James Merloni Sr. and Louise (Luisetti) Merloni. James was a member...
Pair of finalists moves forward in Parks & Recreation director search
Two finalists were chosen from the top four candidates for the Parks & Recreation Department’s director position after they interviewed Monday night before commission members and town leaders. After a three-hour-plus meeting that consisted of individual interviews...
Tornado warning issued for Hopkinton area Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for for Middlesex County (which includes Hopkinton) and Worcester County on Tuesday morning until 9:30 a.m. Residents were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room (away from windows) on the lowest...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 8
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 state’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs recently released its 17-page corrective action plan...
Details emerge about corrective action plan for Golden Pond after failed compliance review
The Communities at Golden Pond recently submitted a 17-page corrective action plan to the state’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs after the assisted living facility failed to meet its compliance requirements in March. [Editor's note: This story has been corrected to...
Fire Department offers free smoke alarm installation
The Hopkinton Fire Department, in collaboration with a generous grant awarded by FM Global, is offering free installation of smoke alarms to Hopkinton residents in need. Per the National Fire Protection Association, “Smoke alarms that are properly installed and...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 7
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. Overviews of the budgeting process and issues associated with the Elmwood School replacement project...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Grading of bike path continues
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, crews will continue grading the bike path between the Muffin House Cafe and Hayden Rowe Street. The contractor also will perform various on-site cleanup work, while a subcontractor may be on-site to work on street...
Roadwork scheduled on multiple streets in coming days
The town announced that roadwork is scheduled to begin on a handful of streets next week. Work will consist of lowering and plating structures, cold-in-place recycling (CIR), adjusting structures to grade, paving 1 1/2-inch asphalt surface course with mono-berm, and...
Water quality at upper beach at Hopkinton State Park now deemed safe for swimming
The water quality at the upper beach at Hopkinton State Park has been deemed safe for swimming after water quality testing Thursday revealed a decrease in bacteria levels for the first time in more than a month. On Wednesday, the state’s Department of Conservation and...
Peter Pandolfino, 92
Peter J. Pandolfino, 92, passed away peacefully on July 26 in Hopkinton. Pete was born in Cambridge in 1931 to Anthony and Mary Pandolfino. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lorraine, and his brother, Joseph and fiancee Cathie Harty, of Ashland. He was...
Budget process, school proposal addressed by School Committee
Overviews of the budgeting process and issues associated with the Elmwood School replacement project were among the topics at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Presented by Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and Assistant Superintendents Susan Rothermich and Jeff...
Open Space Preservation Commission talks about boundaries
The Open Space Preservation Commission at its meeting Thursday night stressed the importance of delineating boundary lines on properties with conservation restrictions to prevent developer encroachment. Trails Committee member Chuck Dauchy said that signage is...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 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. This week's Independent Thoughts takes a look at the Hopkinton Public Library, which is taking a...
Board of Appeals: East Main property again denied permit for receptions; Winter Street resident OK’d to sell bikes
The Board of Appeals last month again denied the use of a detached barn at 47 East Main Street for functions such as wedding receptions. There also is a single-family home on the property. The applicants, Howard Roberts and Anna Dorcey, last year proposed this use for...
Sona Wyman, 96
Dr. Sona Elizabeth Averill Wyman passed away peacefully on July 27 at her residence in Marlborough. She was born in Bangor, Maine, on Aug. 17, 1926, the daughter of Robert Wallace Averill and Venia Elizabeth (Keene) Averill. She is predeceased by her husband of 71...
Independent Thoughts: Library takes stand against censorship
In a recent Hopkinton Public Library newsletter, Director Nanci Milone Hill addressed the issue of book banning. She referenced an American Library Association report that indicated there were 1,269 demands to censor library books in 2022 — a 38% increase from 2021...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Joel
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Joel. Here is Baypath's description of Joel: “Are you prepared to settle down, retire and savor the best years of...
Business Briefs: Kunneh recognized for care in Hopkinton group home
Candice Kunneh was recognized as a recipient of a 2023 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Award from MAB Community Services, a leading social service agency supporting over 1,500 individuals with visual impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities and...
