NEWS
HPD assists state, area police in nabbing alleged carjacker who hid in Hopkinton garage
The Hopkinton Police Department on Thursday night assisted state and neighboring police departments in arresting a suspect in a Worcester carjacking earlier...
Parks & Rec updates purchasing policies for Sandy Beach passes
The Parks & Recreation Department has announced new changes in the way residents purchase season passes for Sandy...
Weather concerns postpone skate park ribbon cutting indefinitely
Due to ongoing weather issues, the grand reopening ceremony of the Hank Fredette Skate Park at EMC Park has been...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bear
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old...
Professional Insights: Best travel destinations for retirees
Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to explore new places, whether traveling solo, with a partner or with the...
Photos: Special Olympics basketball vs. Hopkinton Police
The Hopkinton Special Olympics basketball program held its annual game against the Hopkinton Police Department at...
EDUCATION
HHS Principal Bishop named superintendent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e306fLaJPrw&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 School Committee chair Nancy Cavanaugh on Thursday...
Superintendent finalists interviewed by School Committee
Following site visits earlier in the week, the School Committee on Thursday conducted interviews with the two...
ESBC hopes to adapt Charleswood School playgrounds
On Thursday, the Elementary School Building Committee talked about incorporating adaptive elements into its playground...
SPORTS
Sports Roundup: Breslin ties NCAA record with 4-homer game for UConn softball
Hopkinton’s Kaitlyn Breslin, a sophomore outfielder on the softball team at the University of Connecticut, tied an NCAA record when she hit four home runs in...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Barry O’Brien
O’Brien placed seventh in the Central Massachusetts League and earned a spot in the state championship meet at...
Champions crowned at annual Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament, HBA skills
Sixty-four teams ranging from third grade to adults participated in Sunday’s seventh annual Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball...
OBITUARIES
Stephen Brackett, 87
Stephen Bell Brackett, 87, of Hopkinton, formerly a longtime resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully March 29, 2025. Born in Framingham, he was the son of...
Frank Crater, 78
Frank Steven Crater, 78, died March 24, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Verona, New...
Thomas Newton, 85
Thomas Vesey Newton, 85, of Hopkinton passed away on March 5, 2025, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton. Born...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, April 4: HDTC to vote on delegates for state convention
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 Democrats meet tonight to elect convention delegates The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee...
