Christine “Chrissy" O’Horo passed away peacefully on Nov. 10 at the age of 59 after an extended illness. Chrissy was born on Oct. 11, 1964, to Stephen Joseph O’Horo Jr. and Jeanne (McGowan) O’Horo in Fitchburg. She graduated from the Boston School for the Deaf in 1981...
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Fuel assistance available for residents via SMOC program
Applications are being accepted for the home heating fuel assistance program through South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC). The program runs from Nov. 1 to April 30 and is available to all households in Hopkinton if the total household income falls within certain...
Hopkinton Today: Monday, Nov. 13
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. it was a big weekend for Hopkinton High School athletics, as the boys and girls soccer teams both...
Photos: Parks & Rec Skate/BMX Jam
Hopkinton Parks & Rec hosted its first Skate/BMX Jam on Sunday at the basketball courts outside Hopkinton Middle School.
HHS cross country teams qualify for state championship meet
The Hopkinton High School girls cross country team finished fourth at Saturday's Division 1 Central meet at a hilly Gardner Golf Course, led by a fifth-place finish from Elyse Srodawa. Also at Saturday's Division 1 Central meet, the HHS boys finished sixth. Ben Scott...
Professional Insights: Importance of home inspections
Home inspections are an invaluable part of the home-buying process when you’re making a decision on one of the biggest investments in your life. Your real estate agent can tell you things like how a house is priced in relation to “comps” (comparable properties)...
Business Profile: Hubley Painting & Remodeling clients ‘fall in love with their homes again’
Launched from the Hopkinton home of Alvah “Bud” Hubley three decades ago, the Hubley family business has been well known for its painting services. Over the past five years, however, the company has expanded to offer extensive remodeling services, with a particular...
Letter to the Editor: New school a necessity
I had negative feelings about building a new school. Remember last winter, when Dr. Cavanaugh spent months poor-mouthing over the tax burden related to keeping a few therapists in our schools? Therapists who service our most vulnerable children. My child being one of...
Hillers girls soccer advances to state semifinals with 1-0 win over Franklin
Jo DuPont scored in the first half and the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team held on for a 1-0 victory over visiting Franklin in the Division 1 state quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. DuPont took a back pass from Madison Recupero about 10 yards outside the...
HHS boys soccer knocks off top seed to reach state semifinals
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals with a 2-1 road victory over top-seeded Bedford on Saturday afternoon. Jan Antvelink scored the game-winner with less than 16 minutes remaining, converting a corner kick from in...
Robert Kenney, 80, longtime resident owned Kenney’s Service Station
Robert J. “Bob” Kenney, 80, died Nov. 7 at MetroWest Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (O’Toole) Kenney, to whom he was married for 57 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Paul and M. Virginia (Murtaugh) Kenney....
Daniel Pittman, 90
Daniel Harlow Pittman, 90, of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 5. Born in Cookstown, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Amos and Susie (Green) Pittman. He was married for 30 years to Evelyn (Brewster) Pittman, who passed in 2016. In his early years, Dan was an excellent...
CPC continues review of FY25 applications
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night reviewed several applications for fiscal year 2025, one of which was revised after receiving the committee’s input in August. Representatives from the Historical Society said the group decided to...
Letter to the Editor: Town should consider alternatives for Elmwood replacement
To the town: A long-lasting impact both financial and operational is at hand. Please become informed and please vote at Town Meeting on Monday. There is no doubt a need for upgrade to the current Elmwood School building. It has served the town well in many ways. I...
HHS soccer tournament update: Girls host Franklin Saturday afternoon, boys travel to Bedford
Coming off exciting wins Wednesday, the Hopkinton High School boys and girls soccer teams will face big tests Saturday in the quarterfinals of their state tournaments. The girls (19-0-1), seeded third in Division 1, will host Franklin on Saturday at 3 p.m. Franklin...
Letter to the Editor: New school right decision for town’s future
I write in favor of the Elmwood School project. Having served on the previous school project committee where the town overwhelmingly voted in support of Hopkinton’s youngest learners, I understand the nuances of these building projects and why it is important to...
Andre Navez, 89
André J. Navez, 89, of Hopkinton died Nov. 7 at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Christine R. Whittaker, who was a British civil servant and became a lawyer and Episcopal priest after emigrating to the United States. His first wife, Judith L....
Hopkinton Today: Friday, Nov. 10
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. Leading off this week's Independent Thoughts, whichever way you fall on the proposed new elementary...
Independent Thoughts: School in session for Elmwood committee
Whichever way you fall on the proposed new elementary school, you have to — or at least you should — respect the work of the Elementary School Building Committee. Anyone who has followed this closely is aware that these volunteers have worked hard to balance the needs...
Parks & Recreation Commission discusses upcoming Community Planning Input session, skateboard jam
At its meeting Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed two upcoming events that will bring new energy to town — Sunday’s first Skateboard/BMX Jam and next Wednesday’s Community Planning Input session. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic...