NEWS
Resident charged with attempted murder following altercation at Sandy Beach
A Hopkinton man was arrested Wednesday night on three charges, including attempted murder, after a serious physical altercation involving the suspect and a...
HPD seeks information on ‘suspicious video’ showing person in middle of road at night
The Hopkinton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates a suspicious video...
Crack sealing on multiple streets begins Monday
The Department of Public Works announced it will start crack sealing work on several streets in town beginning Monday....
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mikasa
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old...
Arts Residency: Maya Collins
Hopkinton High School junior Maya Collins’ art is all about detail. “Her works include painstaking detail, yet...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, June 3 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Donahue wins HALT scholarship
Hopkinton High School senior Thomas Donahue won the $2,000 scholarship awarded by the Hopkinton Area Land Trust for 2026. Donahue plans to become a wildlife...
Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times
In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and...
School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball loses thriller to Malden Catholic
The Hopkinton High School softball team rallied from a six-run deficit, taking a one-run lead after three consecutive home runs in the bottom of the sixth...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mason Barros
A multi-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Barros is the only boy to qualify for the state meet in three jumping events,...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls golf state runner-up; baseball bows out
The Hopkinton High School girls golf team finished second at Monday’s state championship at Indian Pond Golf Club in...
OBITUARIES
Agnes Fennelly, 77
Ness Mason Fennelly, 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Ness was raised in New Jersey and on Long Island, the middle...
Julian Whitney Jr., 93
Julian Edward Whitney Jr., known to family and friends as Ted, was born March 31, 1933, in Quincy, and passed away May...
Joseph Lozeau Jr., 83
Joseph A. Lozeau Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Butch,” passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 4: Town holds ceremony for raising Juneteenth, pride flags
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 students speak about importance of inclusivity during flag ceremony The town and the Hopkinton...
