NEWS
New ramp to open in July at I-90/I-495 interchange
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new Interstate 90 on-ramp from Interstate 495 will open next month. MassDOT announced that the new...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Amorello scheduled to be on-site, driveway work continues
A.F. Amorello & Sons will be on-site on Main Street Monday, Thursday and Friday for continued construction work as...
Claflin Place to close Wednesday for paving
The town announced on Friday that contractors Claflin Place will be closed Wednesday morning for street paving. Work...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Big Bertha
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 Big...
Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS
The Run for Rafa 5K was held at Hopkinton High School on Saturday. The event included a post-race celebration,...
Photos: Golden Pond Car Show
Golden Pond Assisted Living held its first-ever car show Saturday. The day included classic cars, live music and a...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
A dozen Hopkinton High School students participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis from June 17-21. Arshia Tharakabhushanam,...
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an...
Survey on school schedule changes shows mixed results
A survey of parents, staff, students and community members indicated that easing traffic flow, narrowing age gaps on...
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
Alexander Toloczko, 32
Alexander George Toloczko (known to everyone except his family as “Al”), 32, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born in Newton,...
Anne Zettek, 98
Anne Ewing Zettek, age 98, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born April 13, 1927, and grew up at Pickering Creek...
Richard Lawton, 68
Richard J.B. Lawton Sr., 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, adventure,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 26: Movie by local filmmakers to be shown at NASA space center
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. Local artists, HCA support film dramatizing rocketry pioneer A short film created by local artists...
