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Geraldine E. Docherty, 88, of Upton passed away March 10. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Elvira (Graham) and Gerald Beaton. She was the wife of the late William J. Docherty. A 22-year resident of Upton, Geraldine had previously lived in Framingham...
Martha Lane Hughes Main, 81, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, died March 7 at her home following a courageous and hard-fought battle with renal cell carcinoma. Born on New Year’s Eve 1942, Martha was one of 10 children of the late Anna Jennie Sanders Hughes and Francis...
Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday in a press release that Hopkinton received notification from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of approval of its available funds, or free cash, of more than $9.5 million following fiscal year 2023. "While free cash...
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. The Select Board decided in an executive session meeting last Wednesday to suspend its investigation...
Sean Michael Sullivan passed away on March 8 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born Oct. 3, 1964, to Margaret (Daigneault) Sullivan and the late William Sullivan, Sean led a life filled with laughter, love, vibrance and creativity. In 1992, Sean married his...
The Select Board decided in an executive session meeting on Wednesday to cease discussion about a vote for potential investigation into the conduct of Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett until an ongoing investigation by the Northwestern County District Attorney's...
During a first review of the school district’s weapons policy at Thursday's School Committee meeting, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh spoke about the necessity to include a section on “religious artifacts that resemble weapons.” She said that students baptized Sikhs...
In the Hillers’ 71-58 state tournament loss to Middleborough last Saturday, Willadsen recorded 16 points, three assists, three steals and three rebounds. “Cooper had an outstanding tournament game, leading the team with 16 points, including three 3-pointers, while...
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. Three Hopkinton students are looking to make table tennis more of a mainstream sport among their...
Three Hopkinton students are looking to make table tennis more of a mainstream sport among their peers while participating in events around New England, including a recent win at the Southern New England Scholastic Table Tennis Tournament. Neil Bhardwaj, Anay Bhardwaj...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Delta. Here is Baypath's description of Delta: “Delta is a loyal sweetheart! Currently in foster care, Delta has...
Brian Dmytryck opened Oakwoods Landscape Construction, Inc., in 2002 with one goal in mind: Create unique, personalized outdoor living spaces for his clients’ homes and businesses that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. With a driving passion for his craft, Brian started...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKjZyvorfz4&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Wednesday night reviewed language proposed for new articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on May 6 and the request for a new streetlight on Clinton Street near...
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. The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging the owner...
The Hopkinton Women’s Club will host its 36th annual Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on HCAM. Residents are invited to attend at the HCAM studios (77 Main Street) for the opportunity to learn more about...
Julia Elizabeth Warren, 40, died Jan. 26 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with family and friends by her side after living with ovarian cancer for two years. During her illness, Julia continued to build her career, took up golf, traveled, enjoyed time with...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0iwOrxEApA&ab_channel=HCAM The Historical Commission at its meeting Tuesday night weighed in on properties belonging to the owner of the Hopkinton Drug building, which is targeted to be replaced by a mixed-use development that...
ARRESTS February 27 11:49 p.m. Sergeant William Burchard and Officers Shannon Beloin and Robert Ekross responded to a motor vehicle accident on Cedar Street where a driver struck a pole. A 58-year-old Weston Lane resident was arrested and charged with marked lanes...
Since its inception 30 years ago, the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization has raised $2.75 million in support of the Hopkinton School district, for preschool through 12th grade, organizers said. Not only is it unusual for a PTO to exist for three decades, it is rare...
More than 40 donated books relating to special education recently were delivered to the Marathon School library, where they are on display in time for March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Erica Seekell, a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory...
