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Change orders widen scope of Hopkins School project

The School Committee on Thursday approved several items that widen the scope of the Hopkins School project. The addition portion of the project was completed and turned over in December, two months early, giving Vertex (owner’s project manager) time to look at...

Schedule in place to interview school administrator candidates

During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop outlined the restructuring of his administrative team in the wake of an impending retirement and departure. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich is retiring, while...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Feb. 27: HPD earns MPAC accreditation

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. HPD meets updated policing standards with MPAC accreditation The Hopkinton Police Department received...

HHS Sports Roundup: Boys hockey advances; girls hockey, boys hoops fall

Matt Pedroli recorded a hat trick to lead the Hopkinton High School boys hockey team to a 5-4 victory over Gloucester in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament Wednesday at New England Sports Center in Marlborough. The 16th-seeded Hillers improved to...

Conservation Commission discusses use change plans for 75 South Street

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2WgJT8WxY&t=4320s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday engaged in an informal discussion about a proposal to repurpose 75 South Street from a commercial/industrial building to a warehouse. The building currently is used for...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Benji

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old Benji. Here is Baypath's description of Benji: “Benji is the kind of dog who truly shines when he’s with people....

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Paul Roberts, 74

Paul Roberts, 74

Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of...

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David Burr, 64

David Burr, 64

David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven,...

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