Running the Boston Marathon takes a lot of heart. Matt Prior understands that more than most. A year ago, the Hopkinton resident faced “one of the toughest challenges of my life.” He was diagnosed with heart failure and myocarditis, which required an ablation...
The current generation recognizes 1 Ash Street as the local home to the Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon. But this building, located at the intersection with East Main Street, about 50 feet from the Boston Marathon start line, has a long...
Heather Santucci plans to finish the Boston Marathon in seconds. “I grew up with a dad who told me: You can do anything for 30 seconds,” she said. So, one second at a time, she said, “I can do this for a couple of hours.” Her father also provided a different sort of...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-year-old Pebbles. Here is Baypath's description of Pebbles: “At around 6 years old, Pebbles is the perfect mix of great...
The Marathon Quilters Guild held its 30th annual show at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on April 11-12. An opening celebration was held April 10.
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed the need to partner with the town’s ADA coordinator in light of a recent complaint the chair received from a resident. Chair Nancy “Punky” Drawe said she received a comment in mid-March from a resident regarding their...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Democratic, Republican town committees collaborate on Independence Day parade The Select Board on...
Jean C. Scarlata, 97, died April 12, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Jean was born Feb. 8, 1929, in Milford to the late John and Mary (Morrisey) Deneen. Raised in Hopkinton, Jean graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1947 from...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday heard an update on the Center School reuse project, which now has an expected price tag of $16.8 million. Dan McIntyre, the chair of the Permanent Building Committee and a champion of the project,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday approved adoption of a draft zero-emission vehicle first policy in a 2-1 vote but questioned funding sources. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIGrI8eBGg The Select Board on Tuesday learned that the health insurance cost increase for town employees will be twice what had been previously projected, leading to a revised proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Kyla...
ARRESTS April 9 12:25 a.m. On Pratt Way, Officers Robert Ekross, Jennifer Manning and Lucille Creedon arrested a 25-year-old from Cross Street in Lowell on two warrants. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the...
The lone freshman on the team, Foo has made an immediate impact in the lineup playing in the third singles position. With aggressive play from the baseline along with smart net play, she earned four early-season wins. “Karen is mature beyond her age,” coach Lyn...
A butterfly and a turkey wouldn’t seem to have much in common, but together they will provide inspiration to Calli Korbey when the 25-year-old Hopkinton resident runs the Boston Marathon on April 20. “Something that on all my big moments I carry with me is an iron-on...
Grant Van Ranst takes Boston Marathon run on behalf of Hopkinton Youth Soccer seriously. “I’m not going to ask great things from the players and from the coaches and our board if I’m not willing to put myself forward and risk some of myself to get us where we want to...
Adam Zandonella and his wife moved to Hopkinton from Boston in 2016 to start their family. After his two oldest children had a positive experience at the MetroWest YMCA’s Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, he became motivated to run the Boston Marathon to support it. “Over...
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. Most candidates unopposed for this year's Town Election The candidate list for this year's Annual...
I am writing as a private resident to express my support for Article 38 — the acceptance of Auciello Drive at Town Meeting. While I serve on the Planning Board, I offer this perspective solely in my individual capacity and have recused myself from any official...
The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon knocked down a brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street at approximately 3 p.m. While the main fire was put out, firefighters were still on the scene dealing with smoldering and potential hot spots later in the afternoon. "It...
