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Locals honored for college success
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,...
Hopkinton hunkers down
Coronavirus forces postponement of Town Meeting, Boston Marathon Like the rest of the world, Hopkintonians have entered uncharted territory. And that territory is in their own homes. Told to minimize contact with other humans during the coronavirus pandemic, residents...
Summer Fun Business Profile: Plan now for ultimate fun experience with Parks & Rec programs
Fun. Stimulation. Skill building. Count on this and more with any of the innovative programming sponsored by Hopkinton Parks and Recreation. Check back frequently for additional offerings. New: Fun and exciting, ultimate Frisbee for boys and girls starts in April....
Summer Fun Business Profile: Education Station
Education Station excels at mindful learning Christine Chapman and Sims Yun are poised to have either onsite or online programs for youth this summer, depending on public health recommendations. “We are ready to offer online work this summer, if we need to,” stated...
News Briefs: Town issues update on Main Street Corridor project timeline
The town shared an update on the Main Street Corridor project on March 10, indicating that construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2021. The project is scheduled to go out to bid later this spring, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
Business Briefs: Joseph’s firm earns top honor from RE/MAX
At the RE/MAX International Convention in Las Vegas last month, Hopkinton’s Chuck Joseph and partners Bill Wright and Chris Arienti of RE/MAX Executive Realty were recognized with the 2019 Broker Owner of the Year Award for the United States. Joseph said he was...
Independent Thoughts: In challenging times, Hopkinton shows strength
Talking to people in authority in Hopkinton during this trying time, one quickly realizes how fortunate we are to live in a town that has its act together. Together being the key word. While nationally the squabbling and divisiveness tear apart our country, in...
Vurla Evelyn O’Hara
Vurla Evelyn O’Hara, 88, of Marstons Mills passed away March 12 at home surrounded by her family. Born in 1931 in Gardner to the late Alvin Severance and Doris (Blake) Hill, Vurla was raised in Athol and was a graduate of Athol High School. Vurla was a member of the...
Thomas J. Robson
Thomas J. Robson, 23, of Rockland passed away unexpectedly on March 7. He struggled with drug addiction throughout his short life and was turning around his life when he relapsed. He was employed by Rug Merchant in Rockland and loved his job and coworkers. He just...
Stephen M. Hayes
Stephen M. Hayes, 57, died unexpectedly Feb. 27 at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Pucci) Hayes. He was raised in Hopkinton. Stephen worked as a carpenter with several local construction firms. Steve loved to fish...
Robert E. Priore
Robert E. Priore, 74, of Uxbridge passed away Feb. 23 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Susan E. (Fahey) Priore. He had been employed as an electrician and later as the energy network coordinator at Wellesley College for 37 years before his...
Paul J. Schiloski
Paul J. Schiloski, 74, passed away on March 5 while residing in the Philippines. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Charlotte (Smith) and Robert Schiloski of Hopkinton. He is survived by his sons, Paul Schiloski and Micheal Ricchiazzi of Framingham, along...
Mark Bell
Mark Edward Bell, 64, of Hopkinton passed away surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in New York City and raised in Nanuet, New York, he was the son of the late Florence (Pantano) and Edward F. Bell. He was the husband of 36...
Desmond Clark
Desmond Edward Clark, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 14 in Marysville, California. He was born on Nov. 26, 1955, in Hartford to the late Edward R. Clark and Fabiola Noel Clark. A graduate of Penney High School, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering...
Arrests/Police Log, March 17 edition
ARRESTS March 3 9:26 p.m. On Main Street, Officer Preston Mucciarone arrested Trevis J Santos-Caquias, 23, of 126 Beaver Street, Framingham, and charged him with operation of motor vehicle with license suspended and unlicensed operation of motor vehicle. March 4 8:26...
Schools settle for 8.26 percent budget increase
Town taps into Legacy Farms HCA to help make ends meet By a 3-2 vote, Hopkinton School Committee members on March 12 approved a fiscal year 2021 budget of $51.9 million, a reduction of $323,000 from the amount the school district had requested but more than the town...
Rabinovich set to continue hoops career at Holy Cross
Mike Rabinovich has been playing basketball in Worcester and going to school there for the past four years, so the chance to stay in his adopted city and be part of a rebuilding program led the Hopkinton resident to commit to Holy Cross to continue his hoops career....
HHS students organize high-end auto expo
An attendee will win a ride in this $800,000 Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4 during the Hopkinton Concours car show. Hopkinton Concours Supercar Exposition, a first-of-its-kind car show in Hopkinton, will have auto enthusiasts coming to town to check out some pretty...
Sports Roundup: HHS spring season pushed back
In the fall, Eastern equine encephalitis forced all town activities to end at dusk. It created a challenge for scheduling fall sports, but compared to this spring’s developments, that was a minor inconvenience. On March 16, with students already being kept out of...
