Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, here are some photos taken in and around Hopkinton State Park earlier this month.
Photos: State Park in summer
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George Hayes, 87
George Emerson Hayes, 87, of Holliston passed away peacefully at Timothy Daniels House in Holliston on Aug. 22. Born in Boston on March 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Jordan) Hayes. He was the husband of 59 years to the late Ann “Nancy”...
William Gorman, 90
William Francis Gorman, 90, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at his homestead surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 22. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marguerite (Garvey) and William Francis Gorman. He was the husband of 61 years to his high...
School Committee roundup: Public forums scheduled for Elmwood School replacement project
Grade configurations and a timetable for public forums related to the Elmwood School replacement project were topics of discussion during Monday’s School Committee meeting. The schedule was featured during a further review of Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh’s goals,...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 22
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. As part of the Main Street Corridor Project this week, the contractor will continue work at...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detour resumes this week
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 detour will send eastbound traffic from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Maple...
Hopkinton man dies after motorcycle accident
A 39-year-old Hopkinton man died last Saturday after a motorcycle accident in Framingham. Thomas Toomey crashed his motorcycle into a utility pole on Salem End Road at about 8:20 p.m. Friday, authorities stated. He was taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester and...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Aug. 19
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. Thursday’s Special Town Meeting was short and to the point, and an overwhelming majority of...
Special Town Meeting supports Marathon School addition increase
Thursday’s Special Town Meeting was short and to the point, and an overwhelming majority of attendees supported allocating funds to cover the increase in construction costs for the addition to Marathon School. There was a strong turnout — at 276 residents, it was...
Kenneth Patrick, 90
Kenneth Patrick, 90, of Medway — a former resident of Pleasantville, New York; Madison, Connecticut; and Mashpee — passed away on Aug. 15. Born in New York City, he was the last child of 10 siblings born to Katherine (McGee) and George Patrick. He was the husband of...
Upper Charles Trail Committee outlines goals for new fiscal year
The Upper Charles Trail Committee at its meeting Wednesday night unanimously approved a list of 10 priorities on which the group will focus during the 2023 fiscal year, with members choosing where to devote their energies as part of two-person working groups. Member...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Aug. 18
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. One man was killed and a wrong-way driver was charged after a crash on Interstate 495 in...
Man killed in wrong-way crash on I-495 in Hopkinton
One man was killed and a wrong-way driver was charged after a crash on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton early Wednesday morning, the Massachusetts State Police announced. According to a State Police news release, the driver of a 2018 Ford Transit van, identified as...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 16 edition
POLICE LOG August 9 12:33 a.m. Officer Nicholas Saletnik made checks of Hayden Rowe Street property. 1:57 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on Parkwood Drive property. 4:24 a.m. Officer Brennan Grimley checked on six cars in the Sandy Beach parking lot on Lakeshore...
Independent Thoughts: Beavers broke barrier as female HHS AD
In a recent story on Hopkinton High School’s new athletic director, Kiely Murray, we referred to her as the second female AD in school history, after Dee King. We neglected to mention Sue Beavers, who served in the role for a few years in the mid-1990s. Beavers, now...
New HMS assistant principal hopes to contribute, grow in role
Patrick Nash, the new assistant principal at Hopkinton Middle School, believes that role has changed significantly over the years and said he is excited to take on the challenge. “There’s a lot more to the assistant principal’s job [than handling discipline], and a...
Newspaper: Aug. 17, 2022
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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lilly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-year-old Lilly. Here is Baypath's description of Lilly: “Lilly was brought to an animal shelter in Florida when her...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Aug. 17
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. Three young athletes from Hopkinton were among the competitors at last month’s Ultimate...
Hopkinton athletes earn spots at Ninja nationals
Three young athletes from Hopkinton were among the competitors at last month’s Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association World Series Championship in Las Vegas. The group traveled to the Orleans Arena for the three-day competition, with Hopkinton residents Samantha Sweeney...
