Imagine: A day will come when those who have the power to destroy the world suddenly feel a transformational shift in their hearts to save the world. Believe: A day will come when every heart on earth opens to the healing energy of love, kindness, compassion, empathy,...
The Tri-Valley League recently announced its awards for the winter season, and Hopkinton High School was well-represented. In boys track and field, Sean Golembiewski was named league MVP, while Colin Davan, Declan Mick and Wyatt Ruff were recognized as All-Stars....
Marcel L. Remillard, 72, a longtime resident of Westborough, formerly of Millville, passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones by his side, on March 16. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Karen (Pachico), son James and fiancée Diane Wright, son Thomas, son Andrew...
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. Registration is open for the 19th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which is returning...
Registration is open for the 19th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event, which is returning in-person to Hopkinton High School on June 18. The event, also called A Race to Cure ALS, also will retain a virtual component this year. It was solely virtual the past two years...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week we are posting images of a number of dogs that are available through the shelter. "We currently have a full house of great dogs and I am hoping...
Mark Albert Lumbra, 73, of Southbridge and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away after a brief illness at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in St. Albans City, Vermont, he was the son of the late Doris (Wright) and Leonard Lumbra. Mark was a retired corporal in the...
“People don’t call us for fun,” Dottie Scott of Scott Septic says. “Usually there’s a problem.” Luckily for Hopkinton residents, the Scotts are “big problem solvers” who have the technical expertise to respond to those urgent calls with speed and skill. Family-owned...
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. Amy Mick recently stepped down as president of Hopkinton Youth Soccer after a dozen years....
The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee will hold its nominating caucus for the May Town Election on April 7 at 7 p.m. at Hopkinton Town Hall, Room 215. The caucus is open to all Hopkinton registered Republicans and unenrolled voters. An individual must be a...
Edward J. Downey of Framingham and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on March 10. He was 91. The son of John and Bertha (Neubert) Downey, Ed grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut. He graduated from Crosby High School and...
ARRESTS March 18 11:24 p.m. Officer Brittany Firth conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Main Street. Officers Benjamin Stickney and Robert Ekross responded as backup and with a portable breath test. A 22-year-old from Whitinsville was arrested and charged with...
Amy Mick’s passion for soccer was infused during her time patrolling the fields at the Noble and Greenough School, where she was a standout high school player. A knee injury and seven subsequent surgeries kept her from pursuing an opportunity to play Division 1...
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Leading up to the April 18 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Ann-Michele Dragsbaek, who is running to raise funds for Project Just Because. Dragsbaek will be competing in her 16th Boston Marathon this spring....
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
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. It’s been an emotionally challenging time for the Parkhomenko family — parents Maryna and...
It’s been an emotionally challenging time for the Parkhomenko family — parents Maryna and Victor, 8-year-old Nikita and 6-year-old Robert — Ukrainians who have lived in Hopkinton for two years. But a gesture from the Elmwood School community — in the form of thousands...
Hopkinton resident Shova Khanal Sharma, in her position as vice president of the Federation of Indian Associations-New England, recently coordinated an International Women’s Day celebration of roses, gourmet food and recognition of gender biases. “The New England...
A proposal to hire an economic development officer, raised by the Hopkinton Growth Study Committee in 2020, is inching forward, with Planning Board Chair Gary Trendel calling for a meeting between some town officials and the Chamber of Commerce. Hiring an economic...
