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Nancy Rhody, 60
Nancy A. Rhody, a cherished wife, mother and best friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 28, 2024. Born on June 16, 1964, in Framingham, Nancy lived a life marked by love, kindness and a remarkable knack for making the world around her a...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Dec. 30: Registration open for February Parks & Rec activities
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. Parks & Rec opens registration for February vacation programs The Hopkinton Parks &...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Dec. 18 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of people, places or things in Hopkinton. The Independent staff will select one winner for each issue. The winner will have their...
Man arrested on OUI charge after ‘doing doughnuts’ in Proctor Street yards
An allegedly intoxicated Blackstone man was arrested early Thursday morning on four charges after several 911 calls reported a white pickup truck “doing doughnuts” in yards on Proctor Street and eventually becoming stuck in a backyard. Zachary Walter Lemelin, 26, was...
Car overturns near Wood Street Fire Station
A vehicle rolled over Thursday morning in the area of 238 Wood Street, descending more than 10 feet down an embankment and landing upside down, according to a report on X and confirmation by emergency responders. HFD Lt. Scott Jurasek, in a phone interview with the...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 25 edition
ARRESTS December 21 1:23 a.m. A caller reported a sedan on Ash Street was pulled over with its hazards on. Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded and found the operator slumped over the front seat. Officer Saletnik banged on the window and requested backup. Officer Tyler...
James Pyne, 82
James G. Pyne, 82, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2024. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Walick) and Joseph Pyne. He was the husband of 56 years to Bev Pyne of Hopkinton. Jim was a proud lifelong resident of Hopkinton. Jim...
Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Dec. 24: Town departments to close in observance of holidays
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. Town Hall, library closed on Wednesday, Hopkinton Today to return next week Town departments will be...
Real Estate Transactions, Dec. 23 edition
Business Briefs: Agostinelli named president of Davis Companies
The Davis Companies, a provider of staffing and talent advisory services for almost 40 years, recently announced the promotion of Hopkinton resident Mark Agostinelli to president. After dedicating his entire professional career to the company, Agostinelli will lead...
Professional Insights: Navigate the complexities of tax-loss harvesting
Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy used to reduce the amount of taxes owed. There are multiple ways to implement tax-loss harvesting, some of which may be more beneficial than others depending on circumstances. Mitigating taxes is a major goal of many investors. About...
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Dec. 23: Chamber to honor departing executive director Kilduff
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. Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Kilduff with evening of reflections, music In honor of Tim Kilduff's...
CPC halts funding for adaptive playground engineering plans
In a unanimous decision, the Community Preservation Committee voted Thursday night to halt further spending of CPC funds on engineering plans for an adaptive playground project. Chair Ken Weismantel explained the reason for suspending the expenditures, citing concern...
Karen Bergeron, 69
Karen J. Bergeron (née Diaz), 69, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born April 8, 1955, in Plymouth and resided for several years in Ledyard, Connecticut, before moving to Hopkinton. Karen was the beloved...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Undergrounding of services progresses
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday shared that the transfer of services from the existing overhead systems to the new underground systems continues to make progress. Crown Castle has completed its work, and as of Dec. 16, Eversource...
Proposed budget, adaptive playground top multi-board discussion
https://www.youtube.com/live/1ertJF_-C1w Though it appears Hopkinton is facing a $4.7 million operating budget deficit, Select Board chair Brian Herr said the town is at the very beginning of the process, and any talk about Proposition 2 1/2 overrides is premature and...
William Magrini, 75
William E. Magrini passed away Dec. 13, 2024, after a long period of declining health. He was 75. Born in Framingham and raised in Hopkinton, he was the son of the late Ernest Magrini and Alice Ferris Magrini. Bill’s younger brother John passed away in November 1980....
Mary Grenga, 100
Mary Palinkas Grenga, 100, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2024, after living a long, full life. She was born on Sept. 19, 1924. She grew up on the family farm, which also served as a recovery hospital, which is where she met her husband, John, during World War...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Dec. 20: HPL expands digital borrowing options
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. Hoopla helps HPL eliminate wait times for digital media The Hopkinton Public Library has a brand new...
