NEWS
CPC votes to recommend Center School funding to Town Meeting, makes compromise on adaptive playground request
The Community Preservation Committee at its meeting Thursday voted to recommend two top-ticket town projects for fiscal year 2026 funding: $600,000 for the...
Parks & Rec Commission hears new proposal for Pyne Field parking
After Tuesday night’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, a new parking plan for Pyne Field is under...
Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 11 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG December 3 1:49 a.m. Officer Tyler Staback made checks of Ash Street...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Izzy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old...
Professional Insights: Consider these year-end financial moves
As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider...
Hopkinton Trails Club looks forward as it celebrates 20 years
Not a lot of clubs can boast about being around for 20 years. Far fewer can hold that distinction with as loose a...
EDUCATION
School Committee picks consultant for superintendent search
At its meeting Thursday, the School Committee selected New England School Development Council as its consultant to help with the new superintendent search....
School principals outline budget proposals
During budget presentations to the School Committee on Thursday, school principals asked for increases in the...
School Committee addresses superintendent search, school calendar
The School Committee on Thursday discussed plans to search for a new superintendent in the wake of Carol Cavanaugh’s...
SPORTS
Photos: Hiller 5K at Hopkinton Middle School
Hopkinton Middle School students took part in the annual Hiller Block 5K road race at the middle school on Nov. 20. The race, sponsored by the 26.2...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Katie Dellacioppa
A third-year member of the program, Dellacioppa helped lead the Hillers to a 12th-place finish at the state...
Hillers can’t stop Ashland’s ground game in Thanksgiving loss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtsJF0EjU8c Like the rain that fell at Hopkinton High School's David Hughes Stadium on...
OBITUARIES
Thomas Mullen, 83
Thomas Joseph Mullen, Sr., a cherished resident of Barnstable, passed away peacefully Nov. 7, at the age of 83. Born on Dec. 17, 1940, in Hopkinton, Tom was...
Herbert Tebo, 78
Herbert H. "Herby" Tebo, 78, of Douglas passed away Dec. 3, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident....
Steven Uliss, 61
Steven Aaron Uliss, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 22, 2024. Steve was a role model and hero to many. He was a...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Dec. 13: Chamber of Commerce names Phipps Insurance ‘Business of the Year’
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. Phipps Insurance to be honored at Chamber of Commerce holiday bash Phipps Insurance Agency will be...
