Hopkinton High School’s swimming teams were a bit young this season, with more than a dozen freshmen on the rosters. But coach Blake Briner said it didn’t seem to matter whether an athlete was a veteran or a rookie, a top point scorer or someone still learning the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDbLuPW-vLk A Hopkinton veterinarian is awaiting a judgment about her suspended license from the state Supreme Judicial Court following a hearing Feb. 7. Former Attorney General of Massachusetts Martha Coakley represented Dr. Margo...
A group of students at Hopkinton High School is hoping to spread awareness about the dangers of anemia, particularly among youth and teenage girls. Calling themselves CARE (Campaign for Anemia Research and Education), the four juniors are working through the HHS HOSA...
Valentina “Tina” Cass, 88, of Hopkinton passed away Feb. 19, 2025, at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Born in Frodosia, Russia, she was the daughter of Lilly Pitter. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Ralph S. Cass of Hopkinton. Tina was a cherished member...
Thomas Argir of Framingham passed away Feb. 20, 2025. The beloved husband of Arlene (Johnson) Argir, he was born March 26, 1942, to Charles and Katherine (Soter) Argir in Natick. He was the devoted father of Scott Argir of Ashland and Mark Argir of Matamoras,...
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. Poster celebrates 50th anniversary of Boston Marathon's wheelchair division The Hopkinton Chamber of...
Hopkinton High School’s basketball and hockey teams are preparing for postseason play following this weekend’s release of the schedules for the state tournaments. Girls basketball is seeded 17th in Division 1 and will visit 16th-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury (16-4) in the...
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team has taken a practice-by-practice, game-by-game approach this season after fielding a roster with eight freshmen who see significant ice time. But the youth has not slowed the Hillers, who earned a spot in the state tournament...
Fairfield University announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall semester, and it includes Hopkinton residents Luke Beaudet, Tyler Bois, Emma Canestrari, Derek Crowe, Nicholas Dieter, Frank Incutto, Gregory Kovacs, Michael Liptak, Robert Liptak, Luke Scanlon...
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday night received updates on outstanding funding requests for fiscal year 2026, including one for an adaptive playground proposed at Marathon School. Under the Community Preservation Act that was signed in...
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. Annual HHS student art exhibition begins next month at HCA An exhibit featuring the work of Hopkinton...
Susan Vachout Kane, 82, of Westborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Fitzpatrick) and William J. Vachout and...
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 12-year-old Penny. Here is Baypath's description of Penny: "Meet Penny! "This sweet and easygoing senior is looking for a...
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, Parks & Rec collaborate on landscape improvement plan for Town Common The Department of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&t=5414s&ab_channel=HCAM The Select Board at its meeting Tuesday received an overview of the warrant articles for the May 5 Town Meeting. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said the current number of proposed articles is 51,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYZ81zghIaE&ab_channel=HCAM Before the Select Board continued its departmental budget proposal review for fiscal year 2026 Tuesday night, several residents advocated for funding for that would benefit Hopkinton’s older and younger...
ARRESTS February 11 7:42 p.m. A motorist reported she was behind an erratic driver on West Main Street. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Peter Lord and Matthew LaTour responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Ware resident was arrested and charged...
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. Select Board weighs proposed article about PFAS reporting requirements for private wells The Select...
Donna L. Tanis, 87, of Hopkinton and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, after a long period of declining health. Born June 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Helen (Branch) and Donald A. Simmons. Some of Donna's happiest memories were of...
