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Lewitus to stay on in per diem role as Parks & Rec starts new director search

by Nick Schofield | September 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Parks & Recreation Commission chair Kyle Smith will lead the commission's coordination with the town’s Human Resources Department as the search begins for a new Parks & Rec director. At its meeting Tuesday, the commission discussed the finer details of...

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 9 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | September 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS Sept. 5 6:06 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest of a 45-year-old woman from Mayhew Court. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG...

Flock camera/surveillance technology hearing prompts strong public feedback to Select Board

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 2 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday held a public forum to discuss the town’s recent decision to terminate its contract with Flock Safety after resident outcry about privacy concerns. It also focused more broadly on using...

Select Board focuses on improving town communication strategy

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 9, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday turned its attention toward improving the way the town communicates with its residents. Julia Chun, the town’s sustainability, economic development and equity project manager, told the board about...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

by Hopkinton Independent | September 9, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Joint exercises intended to identify challenges, coordinate emergency responses According to...

Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 8, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Hopkinton's Parks & Recreation Department director, Jon Lewitus, will end his service to the town Wednesday after three years in the position. In an interview last week, Lewitus said he has enjoyed his time in Hopkinton. His new position as director of the Sudbury...

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Lewitus to stay on in per diem role as Parks & Rec starts new director search

by Nick Schofield | Sep 9, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission chair Kyle Smith will lead the commission's coordination with the town’s Human Resources Department as the search begins for...

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 9 edition

Sep 9, 2026

ARRESTS Sept. 5 6:06 p.m. Officers conducted a straight warrant arrest of a 45-year-old woman from Mayhew Court....

Flock camera/surveillance technology hearing prompts strong public feedback to Select Board

Sep 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbJ-j8PIzs The Select Board on Tuesday held a public forum to discuss the town’s...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 9, 2026

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 Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

Sep 8, 2026

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...

Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?

Sep 7, 2026

When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent...

EDUCATION

$Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized$

Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 3, 2026

A number of Hopkinton students were recognized recently by the Russian School of Mathematics for their accomplishments. Eighth grader Mayukh Pujari took 19th...

Options for school start times outlined at meeting

Aug 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end...

School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students

Aug 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh...

Hanlon wins pro boxing debut

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026

Hopkinton product Barrett Hanlon won his professional boxing debut Aug. 29 with a first-round TKO of Ratavious “Playboy” Thrasher during Boston Harbor Fight...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

Jun 16, 2026

A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins,...

HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

Jun 14, 2026

A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the...

Frances Harris, 92

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026

A celebration of life for Frances Marion Harris will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Hawks Nest Community Room in St. Albans, Vermont....

Robert White, 70

Sep 8, 2026

Robert “Bob” White, 70, of Holliston died on Sept. 3, 2026, after a brave and brutal 10-month battle with lung cancer,...

Jacqueline Moore, 79

Sep 8, 2026

Jacqueline Scrutton Moore died on July 13, 2026, in Worcester at the age of 79. Born in the United Kingdom, Jacqueline...

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Aug 2, 2026

Shout-out to the Hopkinton Fire Department! Smoke detector inspections are typically one of the last hurdles required before closing the sale of a house. My...

Letter to the Editor: Concerns raised about solar agreement

Jul 28, 2026

As neighbors who share forests, wildlife habitat and trail connections, we’re asking Hopkinton residents to help ensure that commitments made during the...

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides wrong approach for Maspenock

Jun 26, 2026

I am writing to show my support for stopping the use of PFAS herbicides in Lake Maspenock. I read the letter to the editor in the June 17 edition about this...

Letter to the Editor: Town could use community garden

Jun 7, 2026

Did you know that the Center School property in Hopkinton spans over 11 acres? And that it is getting harder to find new jobs in our wonderful town? A...

Letter to the Editor: Maspenock herbicides ‘poisoning’ lake

Jun 5, 2026

On June 16, our town will be poisoning Lake Maspenock with Procella, diquat and other herbicides containing PFAS. It is a sad day for the lake I have lived...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 9, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Lewitus to stay on in per diem role as Parks & Rec starts new director search

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 9 edition

Flock camera/surveillance technology hearing prompts strong public feedback to Select Board

Select Board focuses on improving town communication strategy

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

NEWS

Lewitus to stay on in per diem role as Parks & Rec starts new director search

Arrests/Police Log, Sept. 9 edition

Flock camera/surveillance technology hearing prompts strong public feedback to Select Board

FEATURED

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?

EDUCATION

Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized

Options for school start times outlined at meeting

School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students

SPORTS

Hanlon wins pro boxing debut

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

OBITUARIES

Frances Harris, 92

Robert White, 70

Jacqueline Moore, 79

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Letter to the Editor: Concerns raised about solar agreement

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides wrong approach for Maspenock

Letter to the Editor: Town could use community garden

Letter to the Editor: Maspenock herbicides ‘poisoning’ lake

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Sept. 9: HFD, HPD conduct interagency emergency exercises

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