NEWS
Preliminary drainage work on Claflin Place set for Thursday
The town announced on Monday that preliminary work on a drainage project for Claflin Place is scheduled to for Thursday. According to a notice from the town,...
Real Estate Transactions, May 4 edition
Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting convened at Hopkinton Middle School on a soggy...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...
EDUCATION
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee during his annual formal evaluation. At...
Schools Notebook: Local students earn recognition
Hopkinton High School senior Jianing Huang was named a winner of a corporation-sponsored National Merit Scholarship,...
Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis
One of the team’s “most disciplined hitters,” according to coach Shannon Allbery-Yerardi, Valis led the team with 10 walks and struck out just twice through...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker
Playing No. 1 singles, Krattenmaker won his first four matches of the season without losing a game. “As a captain, Joe...
Hillers baseball shows promise in early season
The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached...
OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Bernard, 65
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff battled cancer for 3 1/2 years and...
John Kirby, 89
John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29,...
Charmaine Wall, 87
Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 5: Select Board to review new CV license policy draft
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. New CV licensing policy requires CORI/SORI, clears up HPD role The Select Board will discuss a new...
