David C. Wright Sr., 77, passed peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth E. “Liz” (Sutherland) Wright. He was devoted to her and she to him. Dave was born in Framingham...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on Thursday approved a revised fiscal year 2027 operating budget totaling $71,207,200 — a reduction of $629,288. The change occurred because of a request by...
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. DPW aims to educate, engage residents on water conservation The Department of Public Works is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing on proposed parking lot revisions to 75 South Street, noting that the project's scope was greater than anticipated. The applicant, Lance LaFave, intends to repurpose...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission at a nearly four-hour meeting on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve the limited use of herbicides in Lake Maspenock, as it had done two years before. Kerry Reed, the Department of Public Works director,...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Beansprout. Here is Baypath's description of Beansprout: “Beansprout is an adorable little pup with a sweet personality that...
Roland Ruprecht has double the reasons to run the Boston Marathon. The Hopkinton resident is raising money for the Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association. The organization, he said, has greatly benefited his 8-year-old son Emmett, a member of Cub Scout Pack 97. Ruprecht...
Sandra Gittlen is proud to be a back-of-the-pack marathon runner. “I’m never going to be fast at all,” she said. “I just figure I should enjoy it. I always joke that I get my money’s worth.” The 55-year-old Northborough resident has been running marathons almost as...
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. Advocates demand public hearings related to Sismanis case Individuals representing a coalition of...
An incident on West Main Street on Tuesday resulted in a vehicle rollover underneath one of the overpasses for Interstate 495. According to Hopkinton Police Deputy Chief Scott van Raalten, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Main Street near I-495 at...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrdN0xsAvc The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed several proposed general bylaw amendments. These issues will be discussed at Annual Town Meeting on May 2. The board received the most feedback on a proposed speed limit of 10 mph for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdrdN0xsAvc The Select Board on Tuesday voted on whether to approve three private ways as public roads, with varying results. The ultimate decision will be made at Annual Town Meeting on May 2. Parker Happ, a Planning Board member and...
ARRESTS April 5 12:55 a.m. A Woodview Way resident reported two men were attempting to get into the apartment next door. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Aline Matos responded and subsequently arrested a 37-year-old from Fiske Street in Holliston and charged him with...
Charusmitha Ram practices multiple art forms and has a particular love for ceramics. Currently she focuses on printmaking and teaches classes at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Her love of art grew during her school days in India. “I participated in many...
For Elizabeth Roche, running the Boston Marathon was a long-term aspiration that began when she was growing up in Hopkinton. “From the early ages of the Kenyan runner day at Elmwood and being at the start line every year, those were really memorable to me,” Roche said...
When Hopkinton native Lindsey Buonocore ran her first Boston Marathon in 2011, she recalled viewing running as a way to “decompress” from life’s stresses and pursue a personal goal with passion. “I wanted to focus all my energy into doing something cool like running...
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. Kids get opportunity to run across start line before marathon Children will have the chance to dash...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfFFImsw9G0 The Planning Board on Monday voted to continue a hearing on work proposed for 75 South Street until April 27 so that it could receive the Department of Public Works director’s opinion on a potential sidewalk in front of the...
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...
Service and hospitality always are the main focus at the Hopkinton Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar, shared Peter Daniel, who, along with his twin, Cedric, is the co-owner of the microbrewery and restaurant. Hopkinton is the sixth location of the family-owned business....
