Lydia Rudden is finally getting the chance to play in a normal college lacrosse season, and the Stonehill junior is making the most of the opportunity. Rudden, a Hopkinton High School graduate, has been nothing short of dominant for the Skyhawks this year, earning a...
Robert L Tyler, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away May 15. Born Feb. 24, 1944, in Brookline, he was a son of the late Wesley and Irene (nee Long) Tyler. He was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. He retired in 2006 after more...
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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. Shahidul Mannan was the top vote-getter for Select Board in Monday’s Town Election, while...
Shahidul Mannan was the top vote-getter for the two open Select Board seats in Monday’s Town Election, while incumbent Mary Jo LaFreniere finished second and will retain her position. In unofficial results released Monday night by Town Clerk Connor Degan, Mannan...
Hopkinton 101, organized by the Hopkinton Public Library, is a community event where residents and locals can learn about municipal departments as well as local nonprofit and volunteer opportunities. This year's event was held Saturday at the Town Common and included...
The Town of Hopkinton is "strongly recommending" residents wear face coverings indoors in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The town is in the midst of a "recent uptick," with the local schools especially being affected. The advisory is for when individuals...
Hopkinton High School girls track and field coach Jean Cann describes the spring season as a “step up” from where the program was during the indoor season, but she is holding the program to its high bar of never losing a meet. “We have gotten our act back together,”...
After a canceled spring track and field season and another one significantly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hopkinton High School boys coach Brian Prescott is enjoying being back in the midst of the chaos that comes with leading a 130-athlete team. “It’s...
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...
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. Annual Town Election is today, with the polls at Hopkinton Middle School's Brown Gym open...
Monday, May 16, is our Town Election. We are poised to elect another set of wonderful volunteers who will help run this town and a set of important ballot decisions on town matters are also going to be decided by residents’ vote. It’s amazing how our practice of...
María “Rita” (Stiefel) Eguía, 80, of Hopkinton passed away on May 13 at home surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Pascanas (Córdoba), Argentina, she was the daughter of the late María Rita (Castellano) and Otto Stiefel. She was the wife of 54 years to José María...
In its weekly Main Street Corridor Project update, the town announced that two-way traffic on Main Street will be maintained (following last week's alternating lane of traffic) and the entrance to Town Hall will be closed. Access to Town Hall will be via the exit — as...
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Library closed on Memorial Day weekend The library will...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
It is heartening to see how many of my friends and neighbors are volunteering to serve on our town boards and committees. Kudos to their willingness to serve. One such volunteer, one of my favorites, is Mary Jo LaFreniere. She is one of my favorites because she is...
Hopkinton Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Parson will leave the district to take a job as superintendent in Plainville at the end of this school year. Plainville School Committee members chose Parson at a meeting Thursday after interviewing the three...
At its meeting Thursday night, the Watertown City Council again interviewed the three finalists for the city manager position, including Hopkinton Town Manager Norman Khumalo. At the conclusion of the meeting, during a general discussion, six of the nine council...
I am pleased to endorse Beth Malloy for constable, two-year seat. It was no surprise that Beth stepped up to fill the seat she currently holds; volunteerism, advocacy and fairness are part of Beth’s character. In addition to working professionally in a capacity to...
