[Recently] I rode my road bike (skinny-tire 10-speed) the entire length of the completed portions of the Upper Charles Trail, from the Hopkinton-Milford town line through Milford, then through Holliston to the Sherborn border. I didn’t think my bike would do well on...
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Letter to the Editor: Complaint about spraying notification
To the editor: The purpose of this letter is not to add to the debate of whether aerial spraying in Hopkinton was justified. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I question the reasoning behind introducing a toxin to all of Hopkinton (including watershed...
Independent Thoughts: Kindergartner kicks cancer
The first day of kindergarten in Hopkinton was Aug. 29, and perhaps no child was more excited for that day than Brody McDermott. After two years of treatment for leukemia, Brody was declared cancer-free in early July. During some of his treatment, Brody’s interactions...
Hopkintonians lead way at Salve Regina
A tradition of producing talented football players and a college program that has produced a positive experience for those who attend has led to a steady pipeline of Hopkinton High School graduates making their way to Salve Regina University, including seven members...
Hillers reload after reaching state final last fall
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team left itself a tough act to follow after claiming the first sectional championship in program history a season ago, but new coach Tom Skiba has been impressed by his team’s efforts to build after last year’s successful run....
School Committee keeps close eye on enrollment surge
District embarks on plan to expand high school The Hopkinton School Committee received updates and voted on several housekeeping items during its first meeting of the new school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Cavanaugh and Director of Finance Susan...
HYC partners with Education Station for reduced-cost SAT prep classes
Preparing for college can be a stressful time for many families, but thanks to a couple of Hopkinton organizations, there now can be one less stressor for families in need. The Hopkinton Youth Commission (HYC) has partnered with local business Education Station to...
Photo: Dog tired
Ben Powers, a 2019 Hopkinton High School graduate who is a freshman at Norwich University, takes a break after completing the Dog River Run during Day 7 of Rook Orientation Week at the Vermont school.
Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 18 edition
ARRESTS September 8 7:01 p.m. Sergeant Aaron O’Neil and Officer Benjamin Stickney conducted a motor vehicle stop on Hayden Rowe Street and subsequently arrested Julio O. Flores, 39, of 13 Orchard St., Milford, and charged him with drinking alcohol from open...
Susan Rand
Susan Jane Rand, 73, passed away Sept. 8, at Golden Pond in Hopkinton after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Susan was a graduate of Danvers High School. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Salem State College and her master’s in...
JoAnn Cassery
JoAnn Broady Cassery, 79, a longtime resident of Foxboro, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 29 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton. Born Oct. 5, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she grew up in Sevierville, Tennessee. The daughter of the late Dr. Robert A. and Ellen...
Lisa Kane
Lisa Soo Kane, 38, of Framingham and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away Aug. 26. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she was the daughter of Susan (Vachout) Kane of Westborough and the late Charles Kane. Lisa was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Natick. Besides her...
Elaine Awiszus
Elaine P. Awiszus, 80, of Hopkinton, passed away Sept. 5. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Rita (Moreau) and George MacLeod. She was the wife of 60 years to Ernest A. Awiszus of Hopkinton. Ernest and Elaine had met while working at Manning, Maxwell...
Anthony Alessi
Anthony Alessi, 74, of Holliston, passed away at his home on Sept. 6. He was the son of the late Phyllis (Mattson) and Salvatore Alessi. A combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Anthony was a well decorated corporal in the Marines, serving in the 1st Battalion 7th...
Photos: Blooms, Brews & BBQs
Weston Nurseries hosted its third annual fall fundraiser, called Blooms, Brews & BBQs, on Sept. 7 to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. The event drew a crowd to sample food and drink from a variety of businesses and enjoy local bands, which Nadia Muscato did with...
Photos: Speak up to silence ovarian cancer
A fundraiser was held Sept. 5 at Start Line Brewing to support early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer. The event was held in memory of Meg Parduhn, a Hopkinton mother of four who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. Among those at the event were...
Hopkinton Area Land Trust works to preserve, conserve
As Hopkinton residents continue to see their hometown’s commercial development grow, the members of the Hopkinton Area Land Trust (HALT) continue to make certain the town’s beautiful, open space properties are preserved, protected and conserved for everyone to enjoy...
Photo: A leg up
Hopkinton third-grader Barrett Jochim goes airborne after taking a shot during a youth soccer game against Milford-Hopedale on Sept. 7 at the Fruit Street fields. PHOTO/JERRY SPAR
Greyhound Friends set to open, but on short leash
Town allows Greyhound Friends to move forward Greyhound Friends is out of the proverbial doghouse, but the town’s Select Board made it clear that the organization is on a short leash as it returns to the business of saving dogs. The kennel, located on Saddle Hill...
Business Profile: Dawn Fall Spa on Main
Just walking into Dawn Fall Spa on Main, clients are already smiling knowing full well they’ll be leaving feeling pampered, rejuvenated and happy. That’s because the highly skilled and welcoming professionals at the full-service Hopkinton spa are eager to indulge...












