The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Stroll was held Dec. 7 and drew a crowd to local businesses for a day of activities and shopping. PHOTOS/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
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Community Q&A: Dick Germaine
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: Dick Germaine Hopkinton Independent: What brought you to Hopkinton? Germaine:...
Bittersweet nearly ready to open its doors
It’s been a long road for Bittersweet Co. owner C.J. Dunne to finally be able to open his new Main Street location. The café hit some bumps over the last nine months or so, causing it to remain closed. Still, when Bittersweet does reopen, it will be nothing but sweet...
Main Street moves ahead
Town resoundingly supports project Perhaps years from now this will be remembered as nothing more than a bump in the road for the Main Street Corridor Project. Those who opposed the project had their say, and the town remained committed to improving the downtown area....
Schools get support from town
Expansion articles OK'd at STM; ballot vote next The Hopkinton Public Schools are one step closer to increasing the number of classrooms in three of their buildings after four warrants were approved at the Dec. 9 Special Town Meeting. The warrants, which listed...
Photo: Common Claus
Santa Claus made his annual appearance at the Town Common on Dec. 7 for Hopkinton’s tree lighting ceremony. It capped an eventful day in Hopkinton, which included the Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Stroll. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
Independent Thoughts: Special Town Meeting especially memorable
Special Town Meeting turned out to be an interesting night at Hopkinton Middle School on Dec. 9. Here are a few notes from the event: — A moment of silence was held prior to the start for town employees who passed away since the last Town Meeting. Town moderator...
HHS girls hoops brings experience into new season
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team comes into the season with 10 players returning from a squad that just missed a spot in the postseason a year ago, and coach Mike Greco is hoping his team can use that experience to compete with the best in the...
Letter to the Editor: No herbicides in lake
To the Editor: Here we go again. I will start by pointing out that our town voted against herbicides in Lake Maspenock by a two-thirds majority at full town meeting spring 2015. Also it is important to note that the Weed Committee did not vote unanimously for...
Sports Roundup: HHS football closes with T-Day win
The Hopkinton High School football team handed Ashland its first loss of the season on Thanksgiving morning, cruising to a 26-7 victory at David Hughes Stadium in the annual rivalry game. Ashland’s starters played just one quarter, as the Clockers wanted to ensure...
Independent Thoughts: Sewn with respect — Local veteran receives Quilt of Valor
Richard Brault has never talked much about his service in the Marines during World War II. Occasionally he’ll let a few words slip. One time he shared some brief emotion at the monthly veterans breakfast in Hopkinton. “Every breakfast they come out with dates of...
Webber dives right in as new HHS swim coach
By Giulia Marino, Contributing Writer New Hopkinton High School swim coach Kristen Webber was drawn to the program by the team’s sportsmanship and enthusiasm. Webber used to work as a math teacher and assistant swim coach at Natick High School. Her team shared pool...
Top of the Hill inductees honored in return to HHS
Alumni share wisdom with current students The achievements of five Hopkinton High School alumni were celebrated during the Top of the Hill event on Nov. 26. Organized by the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, Hopkinton Education Foundation and Hopkinton High...
HPS special ed seeks 8.1 percent budget increase
Student surge affects multiple departments Three of Hopkinton Public School departments — Special Education, Buildings and Grounds, and Technology — had the chance to present their individual budgets for FY21 to the School Committee on Nov. 21. The school budget has...
Gingerbread house fundraiser to help HHS Habitat for Humanity
A Hopkinton High School club will be raising funds again this holiday season to help give families the chance to have a home for the holidays. The Habitat for Humanity club will be hosting its annual Gingerbread House Decorating Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 14, from...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 11 edition
Hopkinton Fire Department personnel responded to a tractor-trailer rollover on the MassPike off-ramp to Interstate 495 on Dec. 3. Minor injuries were reported. PHOTO/HFD TWITTER ARRESTS December 2 8:23 p.m. Officer Brian Sanchioni conducted a motor vehicle stop on...
Victor Ambers
Victor Ambers, a former Hopkinton resident, passed away Nov. 21, at the age of 35. Our beloved firstborn, Victor, was lost to the scourge of drug addiction — the real biggest problem in America. Victor was a very smart, lovable person, and we will miss him terribly....
Photo: T-Day title
The Hopkinton High School football team celebrates with the winner’s trophy after defeating visiting Ashland, 26-7, in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game on Nov. 28. PHOTO/TRICIA LACASCIA PHOTOGRAPHY
Ted Hatch
Theodore “Ted” Alvin Hatch, 84, of Holliston, passed away at his home on Nov. 29. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late Frances R. (Anderson) and Willard G. Hatch. He was the husband of 60 years to Diana (French) Hatch of Holliston. Ted was a member of the...
Susan Saunders
Susan Marie (Coffin) Saunders of North Reading passed away Nov. 19. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth A. Saunders, the devoted mother of Jennifer J. Martinez and her husband Matthew of Hopkinton, the loving Mimi of Colin, Ryan and Nicholas. She was the cherished...
