NEWS
MassDOT announces I-90/I-495 lane closure, additional overnight ramp work
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be closing a lane of Interstate 495 northbound starting Saturday and will continue overnight ramp work...
DPW conducts line painting this week
Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed announced that crews would be out conducting annual line painting...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 12 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 17: DPW initiates rain barrel program
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...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 14: Health Department monitors wildfire smoke impact on air quality
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Brave
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
The University of Massachusetts announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester. Hopkinton residents recognized were Jahan Bahri, Marc...
HHS students achieve high results on AP exams
On the most recent Advanced Placement tests, 96% of 619 Hopkinton High School students scored higher than the...
School Committee tables study about moving modulars to Hopkins School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
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
Michael Umina Sr., 72
Michael P. Umina Sr., 72, a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2026, while visiting with family. Born on Sept. 10, 1953,...
Irene Cook, 79
Irene F. Cook, 79, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and...
Christopher Whalen, 59
Christopher R. Whalen, 59, of Marlborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026, at UMass...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Aug. 17: DPW initiates rain barrel program
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. DPW promotes water conservation with discounted rain barrels In order to encourage residents to...
