Julia Lerner, Mei Sutherland and Nishi Manikandan of Hopkinton High School and their team, Team Hopkinton, ran a highly successful fundraising effort as part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) fourth annual Students of the Year Campaign. For the past seven...
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Hopkinton Today: Friday, March 27
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day and a video or two to brighten your day. Appearing on HCAM’s Hangout Hour show...
Hopkinton Today: Thursday, March 26
Good morning, Hopkinton! For those new to the site, this post is a daily update we call Hopkinton Today. We'll have a quick recap of yesterday's news, highlights for the coming day (except for now because everything's been canceled) and maybe a video or two to...
Gov. Baker extends school closure through April
In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that all schools in Massachusetts will remain closed through April, with a tentative reopening set for Monday, May 4, as the state...
Arrests/Police Log, March 24 edition
POLICE LOG March 17 1:42 a.m. The Southborough Police Department advised Hopkinton to be on the lookout for a 21-year old on foot named Oscar who was possibly involved in a breaking and entering. Officer Brendon Lyver responded and checked all roads bordering...
Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, March 25
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the new Hopkinton Independent website. We pushed up its debut because we felt it was important to be able to disseminate information during this challenging time. Hopefully you will enjoy the site and find it useful as well as...
Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee resigns
With Hopkinton in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be a change atop the town's police force. Chief Edward Lee submitted his resignation Tuesday and it was accepted by Town Manager Norman Khumalo "with a heavy heart," according to an announcement from...
Officials warn of COVID-19 scams
The Hopkinton Police issued a warning about a COVID-19 scam in which individuals are going door to door claiming to test people for the virus. The individuals reportedly are driving a white van and wearing hazmat suits. According to the police notice: "While inside...
Hopkinton Today
Welcome to the new Hopkinton Independent website! We will have a daily update here, with the first post set for Wednesday, March 25.
Locals honored for college success
The University of Massachusetts released its list of students who made the dean’s list for the fall semester, and a number of Hopkinton residents were on it. They include Freeman Alfano, Hayden August, Kalina Bergmann, Haley Bernardo, John Buday, Olivia Coelho,...
Hopkinton hunkers down
Coronavirus forces postponement of Town Meeting, Boston Marathon Like the rest of the world, Hopkintonians have entered uncharted territory. And that territory is in their own homes. Told to minimize contact with other humans during the coronavirus pandemic, residents...
Summer Fun Business Profile: Plan now for ultimate fun experience with Parks & Rec programs
Fun. Stimulation. Skill building. Count on this and more with any of the innovative programming sponsored by Hopkinton Parks and Recreation. Check back frequently for additional offerings. New: Fun and exciting, ultimate Frisbee for boys and girls starts in April....
Summer Fun Business Profile: Education Station
Education Station excels at mindful learning Christine Chapman and Sims Yun are poised to have either onsite or online programs for youth this summer, depending on public health recommendations. “We are ready to offer online work this summer, if we need to,” stated...
News Briefs: Town issues update on Main Street Corridor project timeline
The town shared an update on the Main Street Corridor project on March 10, indicating that construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2021. The project is scheduled to go out to bid later this spring, with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
Business Briefs: Joseph’s firm earns top honor from RE/MAX
At the RE/MAX International Convention in Las Vegas last month, Hopkinton’s Chuck Joseph and partners Bill Wright and Chris Arienti of RE/MAX Executive Realty were recognized with the 2019 Broker Owner of the Year Award for the United States. Joseph said he was...
Independent Thoughts: In challenging times, Hopkinton shows strength
Talking to people in authority in Hopkinton during this trying time, one quickly realizes how fortunate we are to live in a town that has its act together. Together being the key word. While nationally the squabbling and divisiveness tear apart our country, in...
Vurla Evelyn O’Hara
Vurla Evelyn O’Hara, 88, of Marstons Mills passed away March 12 at home surrounded by her family. Born in 1931 in Gardner to the late Alvin Severance and Doris (Blake) Hill, Vurla was raised in Athol and was a graduate of Athol High School. Vurla was a member of the...
Thomas J. Robson
Thomas J. Robson, 23, of Rockland passed away unexpectedly on March 7. He struggled with drug addiction throughout his short life and was turning around his life when he relapsed. He was employed by Rug Merchant in Rockland and loved his job and coworkers. He just...
Stephen M. Hayes
Stephen M. Hayes, 57, died unexpectedly Feb. 27 at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Pucci) Hayes. He was raised in Hopkinton. Stephen worked as a carpenter with several local construction firms. Steve loved to fish...
Robert E. Priore
Robert E. Priore, 74, of Uxbridge passed away Feb. 23 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Susan E. (Fahey) Priore. He had been employed as an electrician and later as the energy network coordinator at Wellesley College for 37 years before his...












