Saturday's storm dropped more than a foot of snow in Hopkinton, leaving residents to dig out on Sunday.
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Jeannette Portale, 86
Jeannette (Jeanne) Portale, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham on Jan. 26. Born in Nyack, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ola (Coppins) and Thomas A. Bedner. She was the wife of 18 years to the late Joseph Portale. Previously...
HHS Sports Roundup: Powers wins weight throw at Millrose Games; boys basketball triumphs at Medway
Competing at the 114th Millrose Games in New York City on Thursday, Hopkinton High school standout Kate Powers won the girls weight throw competition. Powers, a senior, recorded identical throws of 43 feet, 2 1/2 inches on her first two attempts, then won the title...
Pamela Almeida, 72
Pamela Ivan Almeida, 72, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 26. Pamela was born in Ahmedabad, India, and was the loving daughter of Alexander A. Lobo and Elizabeth A. Lobo. She was the wife of the late Ivan J. Almeida, and the sister of Trevor Lobo, Brian Lobo, Hans Lobo,...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 28
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. Since Mary Korbey died in 2015 following a battle with cancer, the Hopkinton High School...
Letter to the Editor: UCTC should re-evaluate trail proposal
The Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC) presented its proposed route in December and has received significant public feedback appreciative of the efforts and also challenging segments 1 to 6 for safety concerns and more. The paved trail would start on Route 85 where...
Letter to the Editor: Statistics validate concerns about pit bulls
I really disagree with our local veterinarian who was calling others in the public “ignorant” and that “it is unfair to single out pit bulls,” when someone notes future dog adopters “should be careful with pit bulls.” The statement “Be careful with pit bulls” is based...
HHS Sports Roundup: Wrestling holds off Norton; hockey games moved up to Friday
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team held on for an exciting 41-39 victory over visiting Norton on Wednesday, its first win over the Lancers in more than 10 years. Sebastian Losada, James Muzzy, Cyrus Hanson, Jari Zaidi, Devin Canty, Adam Distasio and Jack Hoyt...
Independent Thoughts: HHS girls basketball finds fitting honor for Korbey
Since Mary Korbey died in 2015 following a battle with cancer, the Hopkinton High School girls basketball program has tried to identify an appropriate way to honor her. That’s not an easy task, considering what a special person Mary Korbey was. A Hall of Fame athlete...
Business Briefs: Every Bodies Massage opens on Main Street
Every Bodies Massage is open at its new location at 35 Main Street after relocating from Framingham. The company was established in 1999 by Jo-Ellen McCarrick, LMT, who is the sole practitioner. She offers relaxation massage as well as therapeutic massage to help...
Letter to the Editor: Correction on trail story
Many thanks to Mary Ellen Gambon for her thorough reporting on the Jan. 19 meeting of the Upper Charles Trail Committee (UCTC), where an alternative route was presented by the Hopkinton Trails Club. There was only one error in the piece, but an important one. The...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 27
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. Sean Farrell has been a high school hockey standout, an NHL draftee and a Division 1...
Letter to the Editor: Adding holidays to school calendar can put strain on families
(Editor's note: For background and additional information on this topic, check the Independent's coverage here.) Last year, a School Calendar Committee was formed that I served on and we were tasked with reviewing if the existing school calendar is meeting the needs...
Hopkinton’s Farrell heads to Olympics
Sean Farrell has been a high school hockey standout, an NHL draftee, and a Division 1 collegiate star. Now the Hopkinton native will be called an Olympian. The 20-year-old was named to the U.S. men’s hockey team for the Winter Olympic Games taking place next month in...
DPW: Recycling center closed Saturday due to expected storm
The town's Department of Public Works announced Wednesday that the recycling center on Wood Street will be closed this Saturday due to the expected snowstorm. Residents are advised to hold their recyclables until the following week and use extreme caution when outside...
HHS wrestling seeks consistency amid schedule upheaval
Just a few weeks into the 2021-22 wrestling season, Hopkinton High School interim coach Corey Mills could tell that the effects of the pandemic on the ultimate of close-contact sports were not entirely a thing of the past. The Hillers had to shut down for a couple of...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 25 edition
ARRESTS January 18 6:26 p.m. On Walker Street, Officers Cody Normandin and Kevin Sager arrested a 56-year-old Pond Street resident and charged him with passing violation, marked lanes violation, speeding in violation of special regulation, and OUI liquor. POLICE LOG...
Anthony Hutchins, 27
Anthony A. Hutchins, age 27, of Clinton and formerly of Hopkinton, died Jan. 23 at home unexpectedly. He was the son of Sally-Ann Stukuls of Whitinsville and Mark Hutchins of Milford. Anthony was born July 12, 1994, in Milford and graduated from Hopkinton High School....
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 26
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. At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, retiring Police Officer Phil Powers was recognized for...
Select Board roundup: Officer Powers lauded; health director notes positive signs regarding COVID surge
At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, retiring Police Officer Phil Powers was recognized for his 34 years of service to the town, primarily as the school resource officer. “Thank you doesn’t really come close to covering what needs to be said,” Select Board Member Muriel...
