NEWS
OSPC votes to approve relocating Whisper Way trail
The Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday night approved a request for moving a trail off Whisper Way onto land that had been donated to the...
Parks & Rec faces cuts under town’s FY 26 budget directives
The Parks & Recreation Commission learned during its meeting Tuesday night that parts of the Parks & Rec...
Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 15 edition
ARRESTS January 10 6:47 p.m. On Grove Street, Officer Kyle Quinzani arrested a 34-year-old Framingham resident on a...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Chewy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Chewy. Here is...
Professional Insights: When is a good time for a Roth conversion?
In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Jan. 15 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents “A Slice of Hopkinton” photo contest, sponsored by BoMain. Readers are encouraged...
EDUCATION
HHS principal presents competency determination plan for graduation
In November, Massachusetts voted to remove MCAS test results as a requirement for high school graduation. Hopkinton High School Principal Evan Bishop on...
HHS team to compete on televised ‘Quiz Show’
Students from Hopkinton High School are among 17 Massachusetts teams to compete on Season 16 of “High School Quiz...
HHS South Asian Affinity Group offers ‘sense of belonging’
Mike Wilander, advisor to the South Asian Affinity Group at Hopkinton High School, wants the community to know that...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kylie Rogers
Rogers recorded personal bests in three events against Holliston on Dec. 23, including a second-place finish in the 55-meter hurdles. In a win over Westwood...
‘New faces’ come together for HHS girls hoops
Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco was not exactly sure what to expect with a number of younger...
HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team started 2025 hoping for the same thing that many wish for in the new...
OBITUARIES
Eleanor Hahesy, 82
Eleanor T. (Doherty) Hahesy, a retired public school art teacher and recent resident of Hopkinton, died at her home, in the loving presence of her devoted...
Dwarka Chadha, 83
Dwarka Nath Chadha, 83, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 13, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Santosh, and two...
Emory Patterson, 67
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emory Ewen Patterson III, age 67, on Jan. 9, 2025, in Nosara,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Jan. 17: Town brings on new jail diversion clinician in joint effort
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. Hopkinton partners with Sherborn, Holliston to hire new jail diversion clinician As a result of a...
