NEWS
Arrests/Police Log, July 8 edition
ARRESTS July 1 7:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with a tree on Frankland Road and found the driver walking away from the scene. The...
Water-Sewer Department to conduct water main tests Thursday on Hayden Rowe Street, Ash Street
The Water-Sewer Department will perform two water main test shutoffs on Thursday as part of ongoing reconstruction...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Curb work, irrigation to continue through week
A short list of tasks is on the docket this week for the Main Street Corridor Project, according to the latest update...
FEATURED
Photos: Independence Day Parade
The town's Democratic and Republican town committees co-hosted a July 4 parade Saturday morning in partnership with the Veterans Celebration Committee to mark...
Year after FND diagnosis, Hopkinton 13-year-old speaks at Harvard symposium
Last May, Eli Marshall, then 12 years old, experienced one of the most exciting — and frightening — times in his life....
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Colby
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
A dozen Hopkinton High School students participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis from June 17-21. Arshia Tharakabhushanam,...
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an...
Survey on school schedule changes shows mixed results
A survey of parents, staff, students and community members indicated that easing traffic flow, narrowing age gaps on...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang
A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins, Zhang has become a key part of the squad....
HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title
A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the...
Hillers boys track among top 10 in state
Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field...
OBITUARIES
Edward Fair, 73
Edward L. Fair, 73, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026, in the comfort of his West Boylston home. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy M. Fair of...
Cynthia Lin, 40
Cynthia Gibson Lin, 40, of Hopkinton passed away on July 1, 2026, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Born in Hong...
Gregory Leal, 66
Gregory Christopher Leal, 66, of Hopkinton passed away on July 4. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Alice...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 9: Hopkinton siblings compete in World Ninja League championship
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. Siblings travel to North Carolina for world competition A pair of Hopkinton siblings recently...
