NEWS
Hopkinton, Southborough police join forces to charge man after alleged bank fraud attempts
A Pennsylvania man was facing multiple charges in Framingham District Court on Friday after Hopkinton and Southborough police nabbed him for allegedly...
Town extends mandatory water supply conservation as region reaches critical drought status
The Department of Public Works on Friday released a public notice informing residents it had extended the town's...
Commission on Disability seeks to expand scope, model Framingham counterpart
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bailey
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...
Professional Insights: Failed Title 5 septic? There’s a tax credit for that!
Thinking of selling your home? In Massachusetts, if your home has a septic system, you are required to have a Title 5...
Business Profile: Scott Septic focused on solving septic, excavation problems
Giving septic systems and water and sewer connections the attention and skill required to turn potential problems into...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Tufts University’s dean’s list for the fall semester includes five Hopkinton residents: junior Anjali Batra, sophomores Bableen Gill, Lulu Jerrett and Nicole...
HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis
One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough...
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...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Racine-Brooks
According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season, helping the Hillers finish second at...
New-look HHS gymnastics shines in inaugural season
Bre Vacca has been coaching gymnastics for 12 seasons, but this year presented a new challenge as she took over the...
Hillers boys hockey finishes strong
Hopkinton High School boys hockey coach Joshua Potter acknowledged that the season started slow for the Hillers. It...
OBITUARIES
Paula Scardino, 89
Paula B. (Melnick) Scardino, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly Framingham, died Feb. 28, 2026, after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, she was the...
Beverly Russell, 97
Beverly Lorraine (Morse) Russell, age 97, died peacefully on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a...
Elizabeth Morin, 45
Elizabeth (Lucking) Morin, age 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, after a long and extremely courageous...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 13: Select Board votes to adopt police interagency agreement
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. Updated interagency agreement helps establish 'working partnership' with other police departments The...
