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Jack Dean, 53, a 26-year-resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 17 after a short illness. He was listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loving family. Born in Malden, Jack was raised in Reading by Ed and Bunny. He and his...
The importance of the review process and implications of a ‘no’ vote on the proposed Elmwood School replacement building were among the issues discussed during Wednesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting. Chris Eberly, senior project manager at Vertex,...
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation announced the funding of a series of free, drop-in gaming events at Hopkinton Public Library geared to local middle and high school students. Pre-teens and teens can play several systems, including Nintendo Switch, XBox Series...
Courtesy of Amit Jagdale, we have some colorful photos of fall in Hopkinton. [gallery...
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 at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously appointed Brian Ziniti as a Hopkinton...
The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday night unanimously appointed Brian Ziniti as a Hopkinton Police Department officer and focused on the department’s goals. Police Chief Joseph Bennett, who attended the meeting via Zoom, introduced Ziniti to the board. “Hopkinton...
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 3-0 to approve a sign at EMC Park to alert visitors to the dangers of eating near playground equipment for people who have food allergies. The concept of the sign originated with Reese Robledo as a class project when she was...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor's note: Hopkinton Independent policy for the arrests section is to remove the arrested individual's name after it has been posted for approximately one week.] POLICE LOG October 10 1:04 a.m. Officer Nicholas Pratt made checks of the...
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 Water Department on Tuesday announced that Weston & Sampson, an environmental engineering...
Richard “Dick” Howland Gooding, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16. Dick was the youngest of two children (sister Nancy) born to Albert and Eunice Gooding in Needham on Sept. 24, 1945. His father, Albert, died from stomach cancer in 1948 at the age of 38. Eunice...
The Water Department on Tuesday announced that Weston & Sampson, an environmental engineering firm that provides consulting for the town, has been contracted to provide a unilateral flushing program for the area. "Crews have already begun the preparation work,...
Bernard D. Doherty, 92, of Harwich and formerly of Holliston and Hopkinton, passed away on Oct. 16 after a brief illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Doris R. (Taylor) Doherty and Gerald M. Doherty. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Ann...
With the latest turmoil in the Middle East leading to thousands of deaths over the last two weeks, the Islamic Masumeen Center in Hopkinton released a statement expressing concern for those affected and calling for peace. “Our mosque is deeply concerned about the...
The Board of Health at its meeting Monday evening discussed the lack of state guidance on PFAS levels and Hopkinton’s leading role in its regional health collaborative structure. Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe told board members that no state guidance from...
Theresa Rose Daigle, 47, of Hopkinton and formerly of Ashland, passed away Oct. 10 at her home after a long period of declining health. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Janet (Goodman) Brett and her husband, Frank Brett. Theresa previously worked as an...
Rebecca D. Cintron earned a Doctor of Medicine, Master of Preventative Medicine and Master of Microbiology, and she was a medical director and physician — all wonderful titles in academia and medicine. But the most important titles to describe Rebecca D. Cintron are...
The Planning Board at its half-hour meeting Monday night voted 5-0 to approve a stormwater management permit for a two-story office building at 85R and 87 Hayden Rowe Street, allowing the redevelopment project to move one step closer to approval. The property is next...
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. With early release days at Hopkinton schools leading to problems downtown over the past year, the...
With early release days at Hopkinton schools leading to problems downtown over the past year, the Hopkinton Police Department is offering a potential solution, hosting an Early Release Hangout this Friday from noon until 2 p.m. at the Town Common. The free event, for...
