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The June 15 Sharon Timlin Memorial Event was an especially bittersweet one for Abbie Rosenberg. The founder and organizer of the event since it started 16 years ago, Rosenberg announced plans to step away as director as she focuses on her new career — starting a...
Andrew John Dlugolecki, 64, of Bristol, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on June 4. Andy was born March 31, 1955, in St. Helen, England, son of Anna Dlugolecki and the late Boguslaw Dlugolecki. Andy was a talented pianist, an avid volunteer and an entrepreneur,...
ARRESTS June 5 6:27 a.m. On Ash Street, Officers Preston Mucciarone and Brendon Lyver arrested a 41-year-old Framingham man on a warrant. June 11 9:23 p.m. Multiple calls were received about a motor vehicle off the roadway of Fruit Street. Officers John Corridan,...
Without AG’s approval, building still could be demolished.
Customized skin care treatments, education of customers about at-home care.
Each year in June, the Select Board votes to set Hopkinton’s water and sewer rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The decision is based on a review of both the water and sewer funds, with information provided by DPW director John Westerling, Water and Sewer...
Construction begins later this summer to replace the worn playground equipment at EMC Park after several breakdowns over the past few years. With a $260,000 budget provided by Hopkinton’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC), program coordinator Jennifer Hart of...
To the Editor: I believe that helium balloons should be banned. They are slowly destroying our planet and will put us in a tougher spot environmentally. Helium is an extremely limited and rare resource and has multiple other (more practical) uses that may come in...
Ciaramicoli’s latest book focuses on authenticity, integrity, empathy Out of deep concern for today’s political, corporate and educational climates and the resultant damaging effects of stress and anxiety experienced by millions, Hopkinton resident Arthur P....
Penny Pack helps fathers support girls at crucial time Four Hopkinton dads are hoping to start the conversation about a subject that is largely thought of as taboo — periods. When Hopkinton resident Peter Thomas’ oldest daughter was about 10 years old, he and his wife...
HHS softball reaches sectional final The HHS softball team, seeded 13th in Division 1 South, had an impressive run to the sectional semifinals, upsetting Plymouth North and Walpole along the way. In the sectional semis on June 14 in Taunton, the Hillers had a 2-0 lead...
Artwork by Hopkinton’s Rosie Finn was named best in show at the 14th annual Arts in Bloom show that opened June 4 and runs through July 18 in the Lotvin Family Gallery at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Finn submitted a 5-inch spike-heeled shoe that was completely...
Marathon center moves forward Plans for a new International Marathon Center to be constructed off Route 135 took another step toward fruition in mid-June when Hopkinton officials sought bids to lease the 9.4-acre lot of undeveloped town property acquired as part of...
Members of the Hopkinton Independent team pose with the Mahon Cup after capturing the Hopkinton Babe Ruth League spring championship with a 4-3 victory over the Jamie Oil team on June 18.
School of Recognition for HHS The honors continue to roll in for Hopkinton High School, which earlier this month was recognized at the State House on June 7 as a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) School of Recognition for High Achievement. Some...
Local students honored for college success The following Hopkinton residents earned undergraduate degrees from WPI at its commencement last month: James Chakalos (B.S. with distinction in mechanical engineering), Amanda Dings (B.S. with high distinction in aerospace...
To the Editor: Here in Hopkinton, it is imperative that we ban helium balloons. Why? Although a helium balloon can rise to altitudes of 5 miles into Earth's atmosphere, it’s got to come back down eventually. Whatever comes up must come down. Down on beaches, forests,...
To the Editor: I was quite surprised by the article [June 12 issue] on the town's frustration with Verizon. I would laugh, but being personally affected I am incensed (that is my recycling bin in the photo on Page 3). I am, however, not nearly as upset with Verizon as...
To the Editor: Written in the town’s bylaws, a predominant feature of Hopkinton’s integrity and character is found in its resistance to fast food companies and the ban of drive-thrus. Growing up in the town, the food industry I was surrounded with only consisted of...
To the Editor: The proposal to replace a 60-year old, 6-inch gas pipe with a 12-inch pipeline through Hopkinton and Ashland (the Hopkinton to Ashland Transfer Line Replacement Project) has aroused a considerable amount of interest in Ashland while raising little...
