Hopkinton High School senior Liam Finnegan celebrated his 19th birthday on Friday with a parade of cars carrying well-wishers through his Rocky Woods Road neighborhood. The Class of 2020 recently dedicated its yearbook to Finnegan, a member of the unified basketball...
The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department announced Friday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its traditional summer programs are being canceled, with the possible exception of the Junior Hillers Playground Group. Canceled programs include the Little Hillers...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. Police Chief Joseph Bennett released a statement last night in which he said the...
Joseph Bennett, who recently was promoted to chief of the Hopkinton Police Department, released a statement Thursday on the racial unrest and protests that have occurred across the nation. Below is the statement in full: Yesterday, I was extremely humbled to pick up...
I’m writing this letter to show my support for Dawn Ronan for School Committee. I’ve known Dawn for over 16 years and have worked with her on multiple philanthropic and community initiatives including the Hopkinton Moms Club, the Serenity House, the Hopkinton Girl...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a video or two to brighten your morning. There is some sad news from the running community, as Bryan Lyons, a dentist...
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for June 3. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions June 3 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: https://coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com While Town Hall and...
John (Jack) Lee Weglage, 75, of Westborough and formerly a longtime resident of Holliston, passed away May 29. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Polly (Lee) and David Weglage. He was the husband of 50 years to Sarah (Sally) Weglage. Jack was an Army...
Position being sought: Planning Board Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Product management, CVS Health Education: Master’s in liberal arts from Harvard University Years lived in Hopkinton: 14 Governmental experience: Member of the Zoning Advisory Committee...
Position being sought: Constable Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Business agent/contract negotiator Education: J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law, B.S. from Northeastern University Years lived in Hopkinton: 8 Governmental experience: Planning Board...
Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Product director, life sciences industry Education: M.S. from Brandeis University Years lived in Hopkinton: 14 Governmental experience: Hopkinton Cultural Council, Hopkinton...
Position being sought: Commissioner of Trust Funds Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Retired from Verizon Communications Education: B.S. in elementary education from Boston State College Years lived in Hopkinton: 35 Governmental experience: Served out partial...
Position being sought: Board of Health (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Health care consultant Education: Master’s in social work from Smith School for Social Work, master’s in public health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
Kristina Balarezo is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic keep her from a cause near and dear to her heart. The Hopkinton resident is serving as chair of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Against the Tide, a multi-fitness event that raises funds to support...
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by Bill’s Pizzeria. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have...
Position being sought: Parks & Recreation Commission Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Medical Reserve Corps director Education: Emergency management Years lived in Hopkinton: 20 Governmental experience: Land Use Study Committee — managed Center Trail...
Position being sought: Parks & Recreation Commission (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Homemaker, First Aid Medic instructor and volunteer Education: B.A. from Colgate University Years lived in Hopkinton: 21 Governmental...
Position being sought: Board of Library Trustees Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Attorney Education: J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, B.A. from Villanova University Years lived in Hopkinton: 1 year Governmental experience: None Additional...
Position being sought: Planning Board (candidate for re-election) Party affiliation: Unenrolled Occupation: Retired after 35 years in law enforcement Education: Master’s degree in criminal law enforcement Years lived in Hopkinton: 43 Governmental experience:...
Position being sought: Housing Authority Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Community outreach coordinator with MyFM 101.3 — it’s fun and I focus on featuring local initiatives and events in our regional community that make our community so very special. In...
