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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. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced via press release Saturday that Deputy...
University of Maine rising senior George Bradbury of Hopkinton recently completed the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) summer internship program within the Estimating Department. Bradbury, who is majoring in finance and accounting, focused on providing estimates...
Congressman James McGovern stopped by The Spoon on Saturday afternoon as part of a meet-and-greet event that included other Democratic candidates. McGovern, who has served in Congress since 1997, previously represented Hopkinton when the town was in the 2nd District,...
I am writing to show my support for Connor Degan for state representative. I have enjoyed the privilege of working with Connor, both as a public official and as a volunteer in his office. I have found Connor to be a personable, courteous and hard-working individual...
As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the contractor will continue work at the intersection of Route 135 and Route 85, with the eastbound detour remaining in place. The contractor will continue grading the road at the intersection from 6 a.m. to 7...
Hilma E. Albrecht, 97, of Hopkinton (formerly of River Edge, New Jersey) died peacefully on Aug. 22. She was predeceased by her husbands, William H. Brewer (1968) and Robert Albrecht (2013), and a son, William Brewer (2021). Hilma is survived by son Stephen (Gayla)...
Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started the company along...
Francis J. “Frank” McGuire, 78, died suddenly on Aug. 23 at his home in Hopkinton. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Marone) McGuire, who died in August of 2012. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Eleanor (Welch) McGuire. He grew up...
Joan Murphy, 89, died Aug. 25 at Blair House of Milford. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Murphy, to whom she was married for 48 years. Born and raised in Wellesley, she was the daughter of the late George MacDonald and Ethyl (McNeil) MacDonald. Joan went to...
Michael Thomas Brenneman of Harwich Port passed away suddenly Aug. 20 at the age of 43. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Ruth (Cameron) Brenneman of Harwich Port, brother Matthew and wife Jennifer of Natick, sister-in-law Mina of Chappaqua, New York, nieces...
Marilyn A. (Ryan) Checkosky, 79, of Southbridge passed away peacefully on Aug. 20 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 52 years, Robert T. Checkosky, passed away in 2016. She leaves her four sons, Robert T. Checkosky Jr. and wife...
Joan Bauer, 80, of Acton passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3 from the cruel effects of primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Joan was born May 7, 1942, to Julien and Cecile Parenteau in Waterbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High in 1960...
Nicholas J. DeMaria, 97, of Milford passed away Aug. 11. He was the husband of the late Eleanor A. (Ghiloni) DeMaria, who died in 2013. Mr. DeMaria was employed as a firefighter for 28 years for the Town of Milford, retiring in 1981. He also was a certified EMT. He...
Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced via press release Saturday that Deputy Chief John Porter has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. The announcement indicated Porter was notified of his status on Thursday, and...
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. Some 30 teen artists from Hopkinton and three neighboring towns will be displaying...
It takes a lot of courage for anyone to show the world exactly who they are, but that achievement is especially difficult for teens. Some 30 teen artists from Hopkinton, Ashland, Hopedale and Milford have accepted the challenge and will be displaying creations that...
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) posted a warning for the main beach at Hopkinton State Park. The warning is due to high bacteria levels in the water based on test results released Wednesday. The DCR noted that there may be a health...
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. Doris Early is the new president of the Hopkinton Women’s Club, the oldest nonprofit...
When Doris Early moved to Hopkinton in 2018, she began looking for a local organization to join so she could connect with people in town. When she saw an ad for the Hopkinton Women’s Club, she decided to attend a meeting to see what the organization was all about. It...
ARRESTS August 21 4:38 a.m. A caller reported an accident involving a male in a blue Toyota by the State Park entrance on Cedar Street. Officers Brennan Grimley and Nicholas Saletnik responded and requested translation assistance from the Milford Police Department. A...
