Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Xena. Here is Baypath's description of Xena: "Meet Xena, a delightful 4-year-old who loves everyone — kids, cats...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night received status updates on current projects that had received CPC funding. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in 2000, Massachusetts communities may add a surcharge on top of their...
Brian W. Thompson, 77, of Amherst and most recently Hopkinton and Chatham, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 22, 2024. Brian grew up in Amherst and graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1964. He earned a B.S. from West Virginia Wesleyan...
The Sandy Beach Subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Commission on Wednesday evening outlined some safety measures to prevent jet skiers from veering too close to swimmers and to stop after-hours partying and barbecuing. Sabine St. Pierre, president of the Lake...
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 Milford man accused of striking a Milford woman with his car and killing her in an apparent road...
The Milford man accused of striking a Milford woman with his car and killing her in an apparent road rage incident in Hopkinton will continue to be held without bail, according to multiple news sources. Ryan Sweatt, 36, was indicted on charges of first degree murder,...
Health Department Director Shaun McAuliffe on Wednesday warned residents of the presence of a large pool of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the area. On July 23, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile...
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Tuesday evening voted 4-0 to approve a new program registration refund and cancellation policy because last-minute cancellations have created a burden for department staff and vendors. Parks & Rec Director Jon...
ARRESTS July 18 4:52 p.m. Officer Robert Ekross conducted a motor vehicle stop on South Street and arrested a 28-year-old from Milford on a warrant. July 22 12:14 p.m. On Main Street, Officers Matthew LaTour and Cody Normandin arrested a 33-year-old from Chelmsford...
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. Former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan was sworn in Monday as a patrol officer with the Milford...
Former Hopkinton Police Sgt. Tim Brennan was sworn in Monday as a patrol officer with the Milford Police Department. Brennan was fired in February in a controversial decision by the Select Board, which had received a recommendation for termination from Hopkinton...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus on Monday announced the availability of the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption Program for eligible residents. This program provides valuable tax relief to older residents who qualify based on specific criteria, she explained. “This program...
Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77, formerly of Hopkinton, died July 21, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Susan M. (McCobb) Dirlinger, who died in 1984. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Aug. 20, 1946, he was the son of the late...
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 Manager Elaine Lazarus announced Monday afternoon that six of the 12 transformers needed to...
Town Manager Elaine Lazarus announced Monday afternoon that six of the 12 transformers needed to complete the underground installation of electrical wires for the Main Street Corridor Project will be arriving this week from Eversource. After months of delay due to...
The Commission on Disability at its meeting Monday night discussed concerns about accessibility with Michelle Murdock, the professional project specialist for the town on the Main Street Corridor Project. Murdock first announced some “awesome news” about the project....
John Whalen was born in Waltham as the oldest child of Doris and John Whalen II, and soon became the big brother to Judy and Jimmy. While attending Waltham High School, he met the love of his life, Frances “Frani” Dunn. They were married shortly after John’s...
Horticulturalist and longtime Hopkinton resident Wayne Mezitt, who expanded Weston Nurseries and introduced hybrid species of plants to the region, died on July 18, his son Peter Mezitt announced Saturday. Wayne Mezitt’s passion for plants sprouted in him at an early...
Wayne Mezitt, 81, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Wally “Vallya” (Bralit) and Edmund V. Mezitt. He was the husband of 59 years to Elizabeth (Pickering)...
