NEWS
Conservation Commission addresses stormwater management violation at Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqw_FuQDDzY In a last-minute addition to its agenda, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday responded to a stormwater...
24-hour closure at I-90/I-495 interchange ramps starts Friday
Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes to access Interstate 495 northbound Friday night as crews conduct a...
Power issues at Ashland water treatment plant could cause discoloration
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that a power loss incident at the Howe Street water treatment plant in...
FEATURED
Arts Residency: Josée Vachon
Josée Vachon has represented the Franco-American community in New England all around the world with her music. She has played her French language music in...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Sept. 30 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....
Business Profile: Bar-low takes pride in knowing its customers’ HVAC needs
Family-owned Bar-low Heating and Air Conditioning has serviced more than a thousand homes in Hopkinton and surrounding...
EDUCATION
School Committee chooses firm for enrollment study
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday awarded a $15,750...
High school HVAC replacement project back on agenda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Returning to the...
Utility delays necessitate temporary roadwork for Charleswood School project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLUJcKCnKk Temporary paving and striping will occur on Hayden Rowe Street to...
SPORTS
New talent, improved veterans pace HHS girls XC
Hopkinton High School girls cross country coach Jean Cann said that her relatively inexperienced team might suffer some losses this year, but she’s hoping the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec
Quebec picked up a goal and an assist through the team’s 2-1-1 start to the season, “but her impact goes far beyond...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Liam MacLennan
After spending the 2025 season with the junior varsity, MacLennan “played a ton of golf and has really come into his...
OBITUARIES
Charles Carlstrom, 83
Charles Francis Carlstrom, born Dec. 29, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 83. Charles was born to his birth parents,...
Richard Rizza, 83
Richard A. Rizza, 83, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2026. He is survived by his son, Andrew Rizza,...
Paul Sullivan, 85
Paul Edmond Sullivan Jr., 85, of Northboro and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on Sept. 20, 2026. Born in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 30: HHS earns 2026 School of Recognition designation
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. HHS recognized for high student performance, growth Hopkinton High School recently was named a 2026...
