A tradition of producing talented football players and a college program that has produced a positive experience for those who attend has led to a steady pipeline of Hopkinton High School graduates making their way to Salve Regina University, including seven members...
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HHS golf eyes state title three-peat
In his 40th season as coach of the Hopkinton High School golf program, Dick Bliss once again is enjoying leading a strong team anchored by an exceptional talent. The Hillers won seven of their first eight matches, after running the table a season ago, and have their...
HHS boys soccer works on finding new identity
After graduating 13 seniors from a team that qualified for the state tournament in 2018, the Hopkinton High School boys soccer program has its sights set on getting back to the postseason with a new cast of characters in the spotlight. With so many players who are...
Schools Notebook: 4 from HHS named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Four Hopkinton High School students — Timothy Fargiano, Alexander Matsoukas, Matvey Ortyashov and Grace Ye — were named semifinalists in the 65th National Merit Scholarship Program. Hopkinton resident Hamsa Shanmugam, who attends Ursuline Academy, also was named a...
School committee sets goals for 2019-20
The Hopkinton School Committee laid out its goals for the 2019-20 school year during its Sept. 19 meeting. The goals include supporting the rapid enrollment growth, documenting School Committee practices and procedures, and streamlining roles and responsibilities....
Schools warn of looming budget increase to handle expansion
The Hopkinton Public School District will be looking for support from the town for a significant budget increase for next school year as enrollment continues to climb. Superintendent Dr. Carol Cavanaugh spoke about the challenges the district will be facing as they...
Hopkinton’s Bond elected VP of Mass. Bar Association
A Hopkinton resident and prominent Boston attorney has been elected vice president of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Thomas M. Bond was chosen to serve for the 2019-20 year, starting Sept. 1. He said he was honored to be elected. “I am going to enjoy the...
No change to Legacy Farms bus stop
After weeks of discussion on moving a bus stop at the intersection of Legacy Farms North and Frankland Road to a different location, the bus stop will remain where it is. Approximately 70 students gather each morning to board a bus to one of the Hopkinton Public...
College honors: Residents achieve college success
Hopkinton’s Elisabeth Christ, a junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in China. The project was titled Smart Technology. At WPI, all undergraduates...
Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 2 edition
ARRESTS September 19 5:22 a.m. On South Street, Officer Brendon Lyver arrested Esteban Castillo Jr., 35, of 17 Bowdoin Drive, Milford, on a warrant. POLICE LOG September 10 7:36 a.m. A Constitution Court caller reported a suspicious man asked her how...
Stanley Stenberg
Stanley C. Stenberg, affectionately known as “Sonny,” passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 8 at the age of 86. He was a native of Springfield and eldest son to Chris and Dolly Stenberg. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, member of the Sons of...
Ron Nordstrom
Ronald (Ron) A. Nordstrom, 82, of West Boylston, died Sept. 10 with family at Rose Monahan Home after a long period of declining health. Ron is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Nelligan) Nordstrom, his three children, Beth Keach and her husband, Steven, of...
Joanna Vincent
Joanna (Quinn) Vincent, 97, of Simsbury, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Elmer Vincent, died Sept. 19, 2019. She was born July 30, 1922, in Simsbury, daughter of the late Thomas Charles and Laura (Welton) Quinn and had lived in Simsbury her entire life. Joanna...
Henry Wyman
Rev. Dr. Henry Gregory Dinsmore Wyman, a World War II veteran, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sept. 21 at his residence in Hopkinton. He was born in Brewer, Maine, on Nov. 7, 1924, the son of Samuel and Ethel (Linscott) Wyman. He leaves behind his...
Carolyn Anderson
Carolyn Jeanne Anderson, 71, of Hopkinton, residing in Millbury, passed away Sept. 17. She was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Jeanne H. Cook. She was the wife of 16 years of the late Albin Anderson Jr. Carolyn was a secretary for the Hopkinton school system...
Folk duo returns to roots
Hopkinton’s Vanderpool brings Well Pennies back to MetroWest Former Hopkinton resident Bryan Vanderpool and his wife, Sarah, known as the Well Pennies, are traveling through the United States and Canada performing their uplifting folk-pop music. However, it’s their...
Richardson makes case for combatting climate change
Working as an architect building more energy-efficient buildings, Scott Richardson has seen first-hand the need to build a more sustainable environment. Environmental advocacy has always been a passion for Richardson, and it’s what led him to attend a climate reality...
Photos: Jolly Polyarts
The annual Polyarts festival was held Sept. 14 at the Town Common. PHOTOS/JOHN CARDILLO
News Briefs: Hearing scheduled for Gibb statue
Hearing scheduled for Gibb statue The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Bobbi Gibb Marathon Sculpture Project on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tom Carey, who owns the building at 1 Main St. in the center of town, has...
Final Live4Evan 5K/Octoberfest Oct. 5
A 5K race and Octoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, in memory of a young man whose legacy has touched the hearts of many. The annual Live4Evan 5K begins at 10 a.m. The USTAF certified course starts behind Hopkinton High School, goes through downtown Hopkinton and...