Hopkinton High School seniors entertain their classmates with a dance routine during the school’s pep rally in the gymnasium on Oct. 25. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
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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...
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,...
‘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...
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...
Independent Thoughts: Guitar hero lifts spirits at HCA
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts already has provided Christine Chapman and her family with a lifetime of positive experiences. Little did she know that when she attend the HCA’s Nov. 2 fundraising gala, she would have another tremendously uplifting moment. This...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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....
News Briefs: Hopkinton receives AAA credit rating
Hopkinton receives AAA credit rating The Town of Hopkinton announced earlier this month that Standard and Poor’s assigned its highest credit rating, AAA, to its general obligation bonds to be used for various municipal purposes. The Triple-A bond rating, as designated...
Hopkinton author Stacey’s latest book focuses on navigating the noise
Hopkinton resident Kevin Stacey recently had his third book published, “MindRight: Navigate the Noise — How to Deal with your Internal Fake News for Success, Resiliency, Peace of Mind, and Mental Toughness.” Stacey is the cofounder and CEO of TrainRight, Inc., a...
Hopkinton High-Five: Pet project becomes passion for Watson
Resident focuses on turning timid cats into adoptable felines Editor’s note: This is a feature in the Independent called “Hopkinton High-Five” where we salute a resident who has made contributions to the community. Finding forever homes for cats and dogs...
Photos: HCA shows out
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts hosted its annual fundraising gala, titled “This is Me,” on Nov. 2. PHOTOS/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND
Greyhound Friends shows off updated facility
Kennel hosts open house as it moves toward reopening Greyhound Friends began a new chapter in its long and sometimes controversial history Nov. 3 with an open house at its updated facility that attracted about 200 visitors. “It went very well,” kennel and operations...
Ansell-Carroll wedding
Hopkinton residents Steve and Mary Ansell are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Louisa Ansell, to Benjamin Carroll, son of Kim and Michael Carroll, who also are Hopkinton residents. Louisa and Ben were married on Sept. 28 on the Tappan Manor lawn at...
Sports Roundup: HHS volleyball rolls into postseason
HHS volleyball rolls into postseason The Hopkinton High School volleyball team completed an undefeated regular season at 18-0 and carried that momentum into the postseason, advancing to the Division 1 Central/West sectional championship match against top-seeded...
