The University of Massachusetts released its list of students who made the dean’s list for the fall semester, and a number of Hopkinton residents were on it. They include Freeman Alfano, Hayden August, Kalina Bergmann, Haley Bernardo, John Buday, Olivia Coelho,...
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Arrests/Police Log, March 11 edition
ARRESTS February 14 6:09 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle hit his vehicle and drove away. The caller followed the vehicle and provided the location. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Tyler Brabham responded to Primrose Circle and subsequently located Sanjay...
Gloria Webb
Gloria (Briglia) Webb passed away on Feb. 28 from natural causes. She was 95 years old. Gloria was born in Baltimore in 1924 to naturalized immigrant parents. Her father, Romolo Briglia, and mother, Carolina (Baldi) Briglia, came to the United States from Lucca,...
Patricia Rutkowski
Former Hopkinton resident Patricia A. Rutkowski, 76, died Feb. 25 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston. She was the wife of the late Edward “Charlie” Rutkowski, who died in 1984. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Helen Hebert
Helen Margaret Hebert, 15, of Medway passed away at her home on Feb. 25. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Sharon A. (McGrath) and Walter S. Hebert of Medway (a former longtime resident of Hopkinton). Helen was a burst of sunshine and energy. She had an old...
Paul Nordstrom
Paul Edward Nordstrom, 89, of North Grafton and formerly of Hopkinton and Wareham, passed away March 2. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Grace E. (Jackson) and Edward L. Nordstrom. He was the husband of 65 years to Norma (Hazen) Nordstrom. A carpenter,...
George Gross
George F. Gross, 86, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 28. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Gertrude (Dame) and George H. Gross. George was a graduate of Bentley University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He was an Army veteran who served...
Francis Pyne
Francis J. Pyne, 80, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 14 after a period of declining health. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Mary (Kennedy) Pyne. A graduate of Hopkinton High School, he went on to serve his country honorably with the Army from...
Clytie Foster
Clytie Arlene (Banks) Foster, 93, of Hopkinton died peacefully at her home on March 1. She was surrounded by her children. Born in Rossway, Nova Scotia, Canada, Clytie was one of 10 children born to Loren and Edna (Peters) Banks. She is predeceased by her husband of...
Photo: Petite putter
Quinn LaBrecque, 2 years old, hits the ball while surrounded by her family — mother Sara, 5-year-old brother Aiden, and father Marcus — during the Mini-Golf in the Library event on Feb. 29.
Residents concerned about solar farm plan
A number of citizens are not happy with the probability of a large-scale solar farm being constructed in town. If approved, the new solar project would be located at 71 Frankland Road, near the former Liberty Mutual facility, and be operational sometime in 2021....
Business Briefs: Richardson inducted into Worcester business hall
Richardson inducted into Worcester business hall Scott Richardson, president of Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects in Hopkinton, was inducted into the Worcester Business Journal Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the...
News Briefs: Main Street project takes next steps
Main Street project takes next steps The Select Board voted Feb. 25 to approve sending offer letters to abutters of the Main Street Corridor Project. The letters, which were slated to be sent out in late February, include the amount of compensation abutters will...
Community Q&A: Linda Chuss
Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town. Meet: Linda Chuss Hopkinton Independent: How did you wind up in Hopkinton? Chuss: “We’ve been...
Former Hopkintonian shares prose, poetry in ‘Behind the Blue Door’
Although now a resident of North Eastham, on Cape Cod, author Marylou Mansfield first moved into a home in Hopkinton during the blizzard of ’78. Along with her husband, Rick, she became ensconced in the community and raised two sons here. Residents may best remember...
Hopkinton girls’ creativity helps gymnastics co-op team
A group of Hopkinton High School athletes, including a trio of freshmen, helped the Westborough gymnastics co-op team this fall, doing well to create their own routines and execute them in competition. “The girls worked hard in practices to get better and we improved...
Independent Thoughts: Resident promotes albinism awareness
Hopkinton resident Carmen Camacho knew she had albinism when she was growing up in Puerto Rico. It was not until she was an adult, however, when she learned she had a more serious form of the condition. She since has become an advocate for people with Hermansky-Pudlak...
Sports Roundup: HHS hockey caps record-setting regular season
HHS hockey caps record-setting regular season The HHS hockey team set a school record when it finished the regular season at 19-1 following a 9-0 rout of host Norton on Feb. 17. A day earlier, senior Sean Walsh became the all-time leading scorer in team history when...
HPS to again apply for state reimbursement to replace Elmwood
The Hopkinton Public Schools will be throwing their hat in the ring again with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, hoping to be chosen to receive reimbursement funds for a new elementary school. The district’s application to the MSBA was declined in January,...
Eagle Scout project inspired by concern for those with special needs
To earn their Eagle Scout badges, Patrick Barnes and Jack Riley undertook a tremendous endeavor by building a pair of life-size, gravity-powered race cars that incorporated a different design. By modifying existing Soap Box Derby kits, they were able to add a back...