Brenda Ann Sulfaro, 81, of Linwood and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Nov. 27, 2025. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Dina (Ghetti) and James Neri. She was the wife of 54 years to John A. Sulfaro. Brenda was a graduate of Framingham...
Ashland’s Kevin Ozulumba rushed for 213 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-0 romp over Hopkinton in the teams' 101st Thanksgiving Day high school football matchup. Ashland won the Tri-Valley League Large School Division with an overall record of 9-2. Hopkinton finished...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Kipper. Here is Baypath's description of Kipper: “Meet Kipper, a 12-year-old senior sweetheart who’s the perfect blend of...
As an investor, you will always need to deal with risk of some kind. How can you manage the risk that accompanies the volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are in life. When you’re starting out … If you’re early in your career,...
Pamela J. (Mangan) Boulter, 71, of Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away at her home on Nov. 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Boulter, with whom she shared 53 amazing years of marriage. Born in Framingham on July 5, 1954,...
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. Survey underway to identify, repair leaks in water main system The Water-Sewer Department initiated...
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill. 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...
The organizer of the fundraiser for the holiday lights on the Town Common announced Sunday that more than enough money has been raised to provide for the lights. Juanita Hanson sent an email to donors indicating the fundraiser had brought in $11,240, well over the...
The Hopkinton Police Department is searching for individuals who painted graffiti on the ramps and other structures at the Hank Fredette Skate Park inside EMC Park over the weekend. In a post on Facebook, the HPD shared images of the graffiti and asked for assistance...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T39gHVnyYUk In a rare in-person meeting at the Hopkinton Senior Center, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday informally discussed the need for improvements to Loop Road with school construction project managers. Located within the...
Nancy (Penney) Macmillan, 81, of Milton, formerly a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2025, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Macmillan Jr. for 58 years. Nancy was...
Karen Gayle Swenson McManus was born in Milford in 1945 and passed away in November of 2025 at the age of 80. She was the daughter of Frances (Carter) Swenson and Ernest Swenson, of Milford and Everett. She had an older brother, Ernest “Billy,” and a younger sister,...
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Nov. 18 2:07 a.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloin made checks of the school fields on Hayden...
After earning an engineering degree, Hana Reilly went back to school in her native Czech Republic for ceramics. She now works full time as the Hopkinton Center for the Arts’ ceramics director. She previously worked for Steven Branfman, founder of the Potters Shop and...
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. Composting options help environment, manage rising trash costs The Sustainable Green Committee is...
The Zoning Advisory Committee agreed at its meeting on Monday to continue a conversation on a potential change to the town’s current MBTA Communities Act zoning. The change would address feedback on Hopkinton’s MBTA Communities zoning bylaw, which was approved by...
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn acknowledges that wins have been tough to come by this season as the Hillers battled through what he described as the most competitive and physically demanding schedule of his five-year tenure. But none of that matters...
After becoming the first Hopkinton runner to win a sectional individual title, Finnegan finished a close third at the state Division 1 meet a week later, on Nov. 15. “Sean is the most determined runner we’ve ever had,” coach Laura McKenzie stated. “He set his sights...
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...
