Hopkinton seventh grader Esha Jana took second place in the Massachusetts Center for the Book’s statewide writing initiative, Letters About Literature. Jana was recognized for her letter to author Supriya Kelkar about the book “American as Paneer Pie.” The student...
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. Household hazardous waste to be collected Saturday The Department of Public Works will host its...
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved...
Doris May (Kaczmarek) Criasia, 101, of Mashpee and formerly of Medway, died June 22 at The Royal Megansett Nursing Home in North Falmouth. Doris was the wife of the late Americo J. Criasia. She was born April 12, 1924, in Boston, the daughter of the late Walter and...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced additional overnight work hours for ramps at the interchange of Interstate 90 and Interstate 495 in Hopkinton that will impact drivers throughout next week. Starting Monday night, the I-495 ramp to I-90...
The Department of Public Works will continue construction on five roadways in town throughout the end of July and into August. Affected roads are: Chamberlain Street, Angelo Drive, Colella Farm Road, Nicholas Road and Whalen Road. Structures will be raised and...
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that a delay in services has pushed back cut-over work by Comcast, while AT&T still is on track to complete work by mid-July. Verizon is expected onsite next week to transfer current...
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. Town to host climate resiliency event at library An open house next week will inform residents about...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWt647ftF3Y&t=7462s&ab_channel=HCAM At its meeting Wednesday night, the Trails Committee provided project updates that included meetings with town staff and the need to prioritize its initiatives. Chair Peter LaGoy and member...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Claudia. Here is Baypath's description of Claudia: "Claudia is a playful, energetic puppy ready to find her...
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. HPL air conditioning, parking lot to be impacted by ongoing HVAC work The Hopkinton Public Library is...
ARRESTS July 10 8:56 p.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. Fire Department personnel were requested for an evaluation, as the driver’s behavior escalated. A 35-year-old from Maynard subsequently was arrested and charged with...
Vertex project manager Chris Eberly noted on Tuesday that the Charleswood School project is “overall in a very good place,” with $31 million more available than originally anticipated. The Elementary School Building Committee met via Zoom, and members asked why there...
Patricia Joyce Burnham, 88, of Hopkinton passed away July 14, 2025. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Isabella (Manning) and George Alcock. Patricia spent her early years in Ashland and Framingham and was a graduate of Natick High School. She was a...
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. Christian retreat center to host inaugural community BBQ event in Woodville The Sanctuary at...
Amy Jordan Schwartz, 49, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 — just four days after the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Patricia Jordan. Born in Auburn, New York, Amy was the daughter of the late Patricia (Foley) Jordan and Hugh Carrington Jordan....
Patricia Jordan, 86, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 7, 2025. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Symonds) and Edward Foley. She was the wife of almost 30 years to Hugh Carrington Jordan, who lost a battle to cancer in...
Nancy Starr West Delchamps, beloved mother of David, Stephen, Suzanne and Lisa Delchamps, passed away peacefully at her home in Hopkinton on July 9, 2025. She was 94 years old. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 27, 1931, Nancy was one of three children of Julian...
Stefan Stanley Mikulski, known to all as Steve, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on Nov. 5, 1936, in New Bedford, Steve was the son of Bernard L. and Anastayza Macek Mikulski. He grew up in Milton alongside his...
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. Bear sightings could be linked to recent heatwave Bear sightings that occurred in Hopkinton recently...
