Scott Richardson, president of Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, received the inaugural Founder’s Philanthropy Award from the Hopkinton Center for the Arts at the HCA Founder’s Celebration held earlier this fall. Richardson has been involved with the HCA from its...
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Monthly trail volunteer day this Saturday
The Hopkinton Trail Coordination and Management Committee (TCMC) and the Hopkinton Trails Club have created a monthly trail volunteer day on the first Saturday of each month. The second monthly trail volunteer day is set for this Saturday (Dec. 4) from 9 a.m.-noon....
Norman Han, 50
Norman J. Han, 50, of Hopkinton passed away from esophageal cancer on Nov. 29. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by family at home. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he was the son of Dr. Dae Suk and Duk Hwa Han. Norman moved to the United States as a toddler and lived...
Carolyn Campbell, 86
Carolyn Ruth (Degler) Campbell, 86, of Hopkinton and formerly Holliston, passed away Nov. 22 in Hopkinton. Born in Dover, New Hampshire, and raised in Durham, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late professor Carroll M. and Ruth (Loring) Degler. Carolyn...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 1
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. Project Just Because announced earlier this year that it planned to move into its own...
Project Just Because seeks help to fund new facility
Project Just Because announced earlier this year that it planned to move into its own facility after its lease expires at its current location next fall. PJB has its sights set on a building just down South Street from where it currently houses is food pantry and...
Beverly Dube, 70
Beverly (Rounsevell) Dube, 70, of Mattapoisett died Nov. 15 at home. She was the wife of Dennis Dube. Born and raised in Freetown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Crossley) Rounsevell. She lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Beverly enjoyed...
Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Nov. 30
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. Navigating the holiday season can reveal that individuals are experiencing challenges with...
Gingerbread house fundraiser at HHS Dec. 12
The Hopkinton High School Habitat for Humanity Club is hosting a gingerbread house fundraising event on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HHS cafeteria. Admittance is $5 per person. Preregistration (by Dec. 9) is preferred but not required — walk-in...
HYFS offers behavioral health screenings
Navigating the holiday season can reveal that individuals are experiencing challenges with mental health, and Hopkinton Youth & Family Services is offering free and confidential behavioral health screenings to help address this issue. Feelings might include...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 29
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 week's Baypath Adoptable Animal is a special duo. Lola and Mumble both are about 4...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lola and Mumble
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animals are Lola and Mumble, who recently were “married” in a ceremony at Baypath. Here is Baypath's description of both of whom...
Letter to the Editor: Public input sought on trails
I am a member of the Hopkinton Trails Club. Since forming in 2005, we’ve developed major trails (including the Center Trail), assisted in the creation of the town's Trail Coordination & Management Committee, and led over 130 walks to introduce the town’s trails to...
David Ivester, 67
David John Ivester, 67, of Milford and formerly Hopkinton, passed away Nov. 26 following a five-month battle with cancer complications. Born in Philadelphia, he was the youngest son of the late Louise (Rosenberger) and Charles Vincent Ivester and was predeceased by...
Dolores Crowley, 97
Dolores T. (Power) “Dee” Crowley of Hopkinton, formerly of Dedham and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Nov. 23 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Crowley and devoted mother of Dennis P. Crowley and his wife, Mary, of Medway, and the...
Hillers blanked in Thanksgiving Day game
The Hopkinton High School football team closed out its season Thursday morning with a 43-0 loss at Ashland in the revival of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry. After a scoreless first quarter, Ashland put up 15 points in the second period. The Clockers then scored 14...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Nov. 25
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. Community leaders reflected on the years of dedication to all facets of Hopkinton displayed...
D’Urso remembered for dedication to community, children
Community leaders reflected on the years of dedication to all facets of Hopkinton displayed by Frank D’Urso Jr., who died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 57. D’Urso, who lived in town for 22 years, was heavily involved in local government. He might be best known for...
Tales from a Townie: 1955 Hillers overcame challenges to go undefeated
First let me start with a little bit about the author. I was ready to become a football star at the age of 14, very small (5-foot-5, 125 pounds) and very slow (Coach Mario Mariello would often yell at me while we were doing laps at the end of practice, “Hamilton, I...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Nov. 24
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. After missing out on the annual Thanksgiving Day showdown between border rivals a year ago,...