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School Committee approves capital plan

School Committee approves capital plan

Requests for FY21 total nearly $16M   The Hopkinton School Committee approved the 10-year capital plan during its Nov. 14 meeting, an approval that included a request for close to $16 million in capital requests for FY21.   Some of the requests were being...

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School Committee approves capital plan

HPS anticipates 1,000 new students over next decade

Superintendent warns of influx in preview of capacity study Over the next 10 years, the Hopkinton Public Schools could see an additional 1,000 students enrolled, according to a recent capacity study report that was commissioned by the district. The capacity study has...

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Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 27 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 27 edition

ARRESTS   November 7 2:25 a.m. Officer Brendon Lyver requested assistance for a possible OUI on Cedar Street. Sergeant Arthur Schofied and Officers Stephen Buckley and Robert Ekross responded and requested a tow truck and an interpreter from Milford. Tiago Mendes...

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Todd Mayo

Todd Mayo

Todd Michael Mayo, 56, of Holliston, passed away Oct. 23. Born in Natick, he was the son of Nancy (Hardigan) Mayo of Sherborn, and the late John M. Mayo III. He was the husband of 23 years to Dawn (Erskine) Mayo of Holliston. Todd grew up in Sherborn on Course Brook...

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Hillers golf team caps impressive run

Hillers golf team caps impressive run

The Hopkinton High School golf team finished the season with a fourth-place finish at the Division 2 state tournament, keeping the Hillers from a third straight state championship but capping off a stellar run. “Looking back on it, regardless of what happened [at the...

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Community Q&A: Betsy Stevens

Community Q&A: Betsy Stevens

Everyone in town has a story to tell and opinions to share. In this feature, we shine the spotlight on one resident to learn more about them and their connection to town.   Meet: Betsy Stevens Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Stevens: “I...

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HHS cheer takes its game to higher level

HHS cheer takes its game to higher level

In her third season as coach of the Hopkinton High School cheerleaders, Ashley Poillucci says her team is trying tougher stunts in search of higher point totals during the competition season. “I think the quality of the team has really improved with a lot of the girls...

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Schools Notebook: HHS winter concerts Dec. 10-11

Top of the Hill recognizes accomplished HHS alumni

Inductees include Scarlata, Lynch, Sennott, Sadler, Ellam Five Hopkinton High School alumni will be honored for their “exceptional achievements and contributions to society” during a special ceremony on Nov. 26. Organized by the Hopkinton Parent-Teacher Association,...

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‘Pirates of Penzance’ a treasure for HHS drama

‘Pirates of Penzance’ a treasure for HHS drama

Students to perform Gilbert and Sullivan play this month The Hopkinton High School Drama Guild will be bringing a classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical to life as it presents “The Pirates of Penzance” on Nov. 21-24. The operetta is the story of Frederic, who, after...

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Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 13 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Nov. 13 edition

ARRESTS   November 2 9:04 a.m. Officer Ryan Polselli conducted a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Street and Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Benjamin Stickney responded as backup. Wendrik DeOliveira, 23, of 51 6th Avenue, Lowell, was arrested and charged with...

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John Mosher

John Mosher

John I. Mosher, Ph.D., died in Albion, New York, on Oct. 21 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Constance; children Jennifer Mosher (Robert Montione), Lisa Rodriguez (James Maher), John (Kathleen) Mosher of Hopkinton, and Emily (Andy)...

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Joanne Deletti

Joanne Deletti

Joanne “Susie” E. Deletti, 72, passed away Nov. 4 after an extensive struggle with cancer. She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (MacDonald) Poirier of Canada and wife of the late Stephen A. Deletti Jr. Joanne, a 1965 Hopkinton High...

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Doris Corsini

Doris Corsini

Doris Irene (Hynes) Corsini, 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23 at her home in Sandwich surrounded by family. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, T. Vincent Corsini Jr., and her seven children and their spouses, Vincent and Jeanette Corsini of...

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Barbara A. Sullivan

Barbara A. (Beswick) Sullivan, 90, a 68-year resident of Hopkinton, passed away on Oct. 30 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Sullivan, who died Feb. 10, 2012. They were married for 60 years. She...

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Barbara MacKenzie

Barbara MacKenzie

Barbara A. (Bingham) MacKenzie of Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of Somerville and Milford, died Oct. 28. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Eileen Bingham. She was the loving mother of Scott MacKenzie and his wife, Shannon, of Plainville, and...

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Photos: Wicked good time

Photos: Wicked good time

The Halloween-themed Wicked 5K road race, hosted by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, was held Oct. 27 and featured a number of costumed participants. All finishers received a mini-pumpkin. PHOTOS/DAYLE DOHERTY

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Weaver-Willett wedding

Weaver-Willett wedding

Jennifer Abbott Weaver and Kelsie William Willett were married Oct. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. The marriage ceremony was officiated by Pastor Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier. A reception following the ceremony was held at The Wimbish House in Atlanta....

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