NEWS
Health director clarifies reasons for kratom ban
A lack of retail interest in town for selling kratom products and alignment with the town’s Drug Free Communities grant were some of the factors influencing...
Arrests/Police Log, July 29 edition
ARRESTS July 24 9:21 a.m. Officers identified a vehicle with no plates parked in front of a house on Connelly Hill...
PBC chooses owner’s project manager for Center School project
The Permanent Building Committee on Monday voted 3-0 to select Vertex as the owner’s project manager for the Center...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Thor
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Riley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Arts Residency: Marisa Jones
Marisa Jones wears a lot of hats in the theater world. She is the associate director of education and practical...
EDUCATION
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 qualifying score of 3, with the average exam...
School Committee tables study about moving modulars to Hopkins School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians honored
A number of Hopkinton residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Worcester Polytechnic...
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
Dorothy Thomas, 98
Dorothy Eleanor Thomas, 98, of Hopkinton passed away July 23, 2026, at the age of 98. Dorothy was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Indianapolis and lived there most of...
Francine Maranda, 77
Francine Mildred Maranda, 77, of Hopkinton peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She was...
Stephen Wallace, 76
Stephen F. Wallace, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2026. Born in Lowell, Steve spent his childhood and...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 30: Hopkinton psychologist publishes new book
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. New book by Ciaramicoli explores overcoming pain, trauma Hopkinton psychologist/author Dr. Arthur...
