The first snow of 2022 hit Hopkinton on Friday, causing schools and town offices to close while also leading to some photogenic scenes.
Photos: First snow of 2022 in Hopkinton
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Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Jan. 7: CDC recommendations change; town expands vaccine offerings
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Jan. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Jan. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ Hopkinton continues to see an...
School Committee discusses strategy for dealing with COVID surge: Case numbers ‘are a little bit alarming’
The School Committee held its Thursday night meeting virtually due to the town’s spike in COVID-19 cases, which has led to increased absenteeism in school this week both from cases and parents’ fear that their children could contract the disease. Superintendent Carol...
Snow forces closures, postponements: Schools, sports, town offices, funeral
Friday morning's snowstorm caused Hopkinton schools to be closed for the day. In addition to classes, all after-school activities in the buildings have been canceled, including athletic events. Town Hall and all municipal offices, including the Hopkinton Public...
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Jan. 7
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. Hopkinton schools will be closed Friday due to the predicted snowstorm. “As you may know,...
James Corsi, 60
James (Jim) Bernard Corsi, age 60, of Bellingham, died peacefully from cancer at home surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 4. He was born in Newton on Sept. 9, 1961, the son of Bernard (deceased) and Dorothy Corsi of Ashland. He was the beloved father to Julianne and...
Brian Timlege, 57
Brian Terry Timlege, 57, formerly of Webster and Hopkinton, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Jan. 2. Born in Framingham on July 3, 1964, he was the beloved son of Irene (Terry) Timlege of Hopkinton and the late Edward C. Timlege, who passed away in January 2020....
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shark
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we feature an 8-year-old male German shepherd/mixed breed named Shark. Here is Baypath's description of Shark: "Meet Shark! This handsome gentleman...
Hopkinton cancels school for Friday
Hopkinton schools will be closed Friday due to the predicted snowstorm. "As you may know, the upcoming snow event is predicted to be plowable and substantial; and further, the greatest impact is going to occur during the morning commute," Superintendent Carol...
Friday’s curbside trash pickup pushed to Saturday due to impending snowstorm
Due to the snowstorm forecasted to hit the area Friday morning, E.L. Harvey has canceled curbside trash pickup for the day. All Friday pickups instead will take place on Saturday. Snow is predicted to start falling around 2 a.m. and continue into the early afternoon....
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Jan. 6
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. Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi, a one-time resident of Hopkinton, died of cancer Tuesday...
Fire at Fruit Street business may lead to water discoloration in town
The town's Water and Sewer Department warned residents that water might be discolored throughout town due to hydrants being needed to fight a fire early Wednesday morning on Fruit Street. The fire was at a building owned by J.B. Sawmill & Land Clearing, which is...
Former Red Sox pitcher, one-time Hopkinton resident Jim Corsi dies at 60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG5aSUBaX7I Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Corsi, a one-time resident of Hopkinton, died of cancer Tuesday morning at his home in Bellingham at the age of 60. Corsi recently shared his story with WBZ-TV’s Steve Burton (also a former...
France-Anne Tardino, 80
France-Anne Tardino, 80, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 30. Born on Aug. 21, 1941, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Ziliotto) and Victor Tardino Sr. France-Anne spent her early years in Richmond Hill, Queens, then...
Patricia Precobb, 81
Patricia Precobb, 81, of Chelmsford, a devoted wife, mother and sister, died Jan. 4 at the Advinia Nursing Home in Wilmington. She was married to William J. Precobb, with whom she celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19, 2021. Born in Spokane, Washington,...
Letter to the Editor: On anniversary of Jan. 6, credit to honest Republicans who tried to save party
At the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, it is time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 4 edition
ARRESTS December 30 5:56 p.m. Sergeant Matthew McNeil and Officer Shannon Beloin conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street and subsequently arrested a 54-year-old Wood Street resident and charged him with OUI liquor, third offense, and failure to yield....
Andre Rubert, 20
Our beloved son, grandson, brother and friend, Andre Cassiano Rubert, died unexpectedly at the age of 20 on Jan. 1. Born in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, he was the cherished son of Danielle Cassiano Fitts and her husband, Tim Fitts, of Framingham and Wilson Rubert of...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Jan. 5
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. The Planning Board at its meeting Monday night approved the bond release for the...
Facing staffing shortages in cafeteria, schools request students bring own lunches
The Hopkinton Public Schools Nutrition Department requested that parents/guardians pack lunches for students for the first two weeks in January if possible. The department is facing staffing shortages, resulting in “too few employees to properly produce and serve hot...
