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DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

by Susan Gonsalves | April 12, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white students identified with specific learning disabilities, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Director of Student Services...

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

by Hopkinton Independent | April 12, 2026 | Featured: Sports, Sports | 0 Comments

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton's Marathon School. This year's event was renamed the Team Hoyt Taper and moved up a month in an attempt to encourage Boston Marathon runners to participate.

Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 12, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Kim Tucker Tremblay has two longtime passions — helping others and running. She blends them now by running the Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton Emergency Fund. “I’ve always been into running,” she said. “I ran for the cross country team in high school, but...

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

by Susan Gonsalves | April 11, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Marisa Cofone may not be playing her flute these days, but she looks back fondly on her experiences in the music programs at Hopkins Elementary School and Hopkinton Middle School. “I didn’t continue playing, but I learned lessons from the great staff about how to...

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

by Chris Villani | April 10, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Keith Gilbreath has run a dozen marathons, including Boston, but when he takes to the starting line this April to run for Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse, it’s going to feel like a bit of a comeback. Gilbreath last ran Boston in 2023 before a bout with atrial...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

by Susan Gonsalves | April 10, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on Thursday approved a revised fiscal year 2027 operating budget totaling $71,207,200 — a reduction of $629,288. The change occurred because of a request by...

NEWS

Conservation Commission continues 75 South Street hearing

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Apr 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing on proposed parking lot revisions to 75 South Street,...

Conservation Commission approves Lake Maspenock weed treatment plan to use herbicides

Apr 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission at a nearly four-hour meeting on Tuesday voted...

Driver cited after rollover on West Main Street

Apr 8, 2026

An incident on West Main Street on Tuesday resulted in a vehicle rollover underneath one of the overpasses for...

Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Apr 12, 2026

Kim Tucker Tremblay has two longtime passions — helping others and running. She blends them now by running the Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton...

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

Apr 11, 2026

Marisa Cofone may not be playing her flute these days, but she looks back fondly on her experiences in the music...

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

Apr 10, 2026

Keith Gilbreath has run a dozen marathons, including Boston, but when he takes to the starting line this April to run...

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

by Susan Gonsalves | Apr 12, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white students identified with specific learning...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

Apr 10, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...

Schools Notebook: HMS Science Olympiad team shines at state competition

Apr 4, 2026

The Hopkinton Middle School Science Olympiad team achieved its strongest-ever performance at the Massachusetts State...

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 12, 2026

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton's Marathon School. This year's event was renamed the Team Hoyt Taper and...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabel Walker

Apr 7, 2026

The indoor team’s Unsung Hero winner, Walker won the long jump at the league meet, medaled in three events to help the...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli

Mar 31, 2026

A forward, Pedroli recorded 16 goals and 24 assists in 22 games this season, including a hat trick in the Hillers’...

Nanette Kenrick, 79

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 12, 2026

Nanette Anne Kenrick passed away March 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Nanette was a long-term member and director of the Hopkinton Historical Society, where she...

David Wright Sr., 77

Apr 10, 2026

David C. Wright Sr., 77, passed peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his...

Marybeth Walker, 79

Apr 4, 2026

Marybeth E. (McGoldrick) Walker died March 26, 2026, in Bolivia, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with...

Letter to the Editor: Sandy Beach could be more accessible

Mar 24, 2026

I am Maddy Grant, I’m 9 years old, and I go to Elmwood. I am writing this letter to convince people that we should make Sandy Beach more accessible to...

Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions

Mar 18, 2026

I write following up my comments at the March 3 Select Board meeting, which I made with respect to the Select Board’s executive session on Jan. 30, 2018. That...

Letter to the Editor: Scoop your dog’s poop

Feb 19, 2026

There are more dog poop piles than there are nip bottles on the side streets of downtown Hopkinton, and that's saying something! Our sidewalks are littered...

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides in lake wrong ‘solution’

Feb 10, 2026

The most recent article in the Independent concerning our lake sent me to the dictionary to look up the word “collaborate” — a word used by the chairperson of...

Letter to the Editor: Police need more transparency

Jan 17, 2026

I am writing as a Hopkinton resident to share concerns about leadership clarity and transparency within the Hopkinton Police Department, and how recent events...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 10: DPW to launch water conservation program

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 10, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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 aims to educate, engage residents on water conservation The Department of Public Works is...

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

NEWS

Conservation Commission continues 75 South Street hearing

Conservation Commission approves Lake Maspenock weed treatment plan to use herbicides

Driver cited after rollover on West Main Street

FEATURED

Boston Marathon 2026: Tucker Tremblay’s run supports Hopkinton Emergency Fund

Boston Marathon 2026: Cofone hits road for local music program

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

EDUCATION

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

Schools Notebook: HMS Science Olympiad team shines at state competition

SPORTS

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabel Walker

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli

OBITUARIES

Nanette Kenrick, 79

David Wright Sr., 77

Marybeth Walker, 79

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Sandy Beach could be more accessible

Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions

Letter to the Editor: Scoop your dog’s poop

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides in lake wrong ‘solution’

Letter to the Editor: Police need more transparency

Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 10: DPW to launch water conservation program

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