Jessie Claire Larter, 93, of Hopkinton, passed away June 6 at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Born in East Brookfield, she was the daughter of the late Ellen (Elstrom) and Waldo W. Simpson. She was the wife of the late Howard C. Larter. Jessie devoted her...
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Clement Lambert
Clement T. Lambert, 83, of Hopkinton passed away June 15 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Northbridge. He was the husband of Anna M. (Volpe) Lambert. Mr. Lambert had been President of CT Lambert and Associates in Framingham for 50 years before retiring...
Chamber of Commerce appoints new president
Hopkinton’s Chamber of Commerce has a new president. Morrissiey takes reins from Richardson.
Carolyn Fleming
Carolyn M. Fleming, 91, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formerly of Turnersville, New Jersey, passed away on May 5 at Arbor View in the Willow Valley Communities. She was the widow of Robert (Bob) Fleming. Carol was born in Brockton to Dr. Eldon F. Egger and Mrs. Dorothy...
Independent Thoughts: Turnover at top for Timlin Event
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
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/Police Log, June 26 edition
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,...
Future of Claflin house uncertain
Without AG’s approval, building still could be demolished.
Business Profile: Skin Smart Salon
Customized skin care treatments, education of customers about at-home care.
Water/sewer rates expected to increase dramatically
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...
EMC Park playground to receive total makeover
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...
Letter to the Editor: Another vote against helium balloons
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...
Living, leading with open heart, mind
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....
Hopkinton dads design product for daughters’ transition
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...
Sports Roundup: HHS softball reaches sectional final
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...
Hopkinton artist wins best in show at HCA’s Arts in Bloom
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...
News Briefs: Marathon Center moves forward
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...
Photo: Independent champs
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.
Schools Notebook: School of Recognition for HHS
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...
College honors
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...