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After four years as defensive coordinator, Dan MacLean said he did not think twice when the opportunity arose to step into the head coaching role this fall. “I love Hopkinton, I’ve always liked this program,” MacLean said. “To get to coach here the past four years has...
Susan V. Lukey, 68, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly due to medical complications on Aug. 21 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Orange, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie (McLoughlin) and Thomas Keller. She was the wife of 47 years to Clarence...
Baypath gets boost from VCA hospitals donation A recent fundraising campaign organized by VCA Animal Hospitals in Central Massachusetts and Boston raised more than $1,700 for Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, enabling Baypath to continue to provide medical care to...
Author recounts challenges after husband charged with soliciting boy Her husband, a teacher and coach, was arrested for soliciting a minor male online and suddenly, her once-secure world began to unravel. With two young children to raise and protect, this mother vowed...
Town, state continue to deal with EEE threat Aerial spraying of insecticide was conducted in late August after the state designated Hopkinton and several other area communities at critical risk for the mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). According...
ARRESTS August 21 11:31 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle on fire on Wood Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofield and Officer Stephen Buckley responded along with the Fire Department. Personal injuries were reported. Two individuals were transported to two different...
Locals honored at Worcester Academy Worcester Academy, an independent co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6-12 and postgraduates, recently announced its honor roll and headmaster’s for Semester 2 of the 2018-19 school year, and a number of Hopkinton students were...
Nicole Lynn Carpenter, 40, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Donna (Smith) Souter and the late Robert Carpenter. She was born in Framingham and lived most of...
Walking into Hopkinton’s Senior Center, the sounds of music from eras gone by can heard in the background as each visitor is greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. It’s that friendly yet enthusiastic atmosphere that keeps countless seniors coming back to the center...
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema chats with an attendee at the annual Senior Picnic held Aug. 21 at the Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
Bertha A. “Betty” Casey, 84, of Hopkinton, passed away on Aug. 12 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William J. Casey. Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Walsh) Sheehan. She was raised and educated...
When Hopkinton Fire Chief Steve Slaman showed up at Teamworks in Northborough on July 27 for the KeepSmilin4Abbie field hockey fundraiser, the jokes started almost immediately. One of the charity games that day pitted a team made up mostly of fathers of Hopkinton High...
After a stellar 2018 campaign, the Hopkinton High School girls volleyball program brings several returners to a team trying to replace the stellar attack that led the Hillers to a dominant season last fall. HHS concluded last year’s run in the sectional semifinal with...
Education Station celebrates an empowered first year in Hopkinton It’s September, and although students are lamenting the end of summer, there’s a lot of excitement at Education Station in downtown Hopkinton as co-founders Christine Chapman and Sims Yun celebrate one...
Georgia L. Straight, 85, died Aug. 19 in Milford after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert W. Straight, to whom she was married, for 66 years and resided with in Hopkinton. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Ann (Eldridge)...
Attendees check out the artwork at the “Fresh Perspectives: HCA Students and Teachers” reception held at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Aug. 18. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
HPS considers options to accommodate record turnout It’s the most wonderful time of the year: back to school for students and teachers in the Hopkinton Public Schools! Students from kindergarten through high school packed up their backpacks and boarded the...
By Nancy Brumback, Contributing Writer Al’s Oil is locally owned and family owned, supplying homeowners and commercial customers with fuel oil and personal service for over 60 years. Peter Ferraro, general manager of Al’s Oil, which is part of the Flynn Company and is...
Syed appears on World Channel program to promote inclusivity What’s in a name? A young man from Hopkinton is sharing his journey in discovering how a name can be a lesson in tolerance and acceptance. Furquaan Syed, a Hopkinton High School senior, was one of the...
Local students honored for college success The following Hopkinton residents were among the students to receive degrees at the University of Massachusetts undergraduate commencement on May 10: Nicole Annenberg, Zachary Best, Ryan Bloomer, Madeline Boyce, Tara Branch,...
