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Grand jury indictment returned for attempted murder in Sandy Beach case

by Hopkinton Independent | October 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

A Hopkinton man was indicted by a grand jury this week for attempted murder and other charges relating to an incident that occurred in June at Sandy Beach, according to court records. A search of Massachusetts court dockets revealed that indictments were returned this...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Oct. 2: Residents express concern over proposed Amazon drone facility in Westborough

by Hopkinton Independent | October 2, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 1 Comment

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. Ecological, health impacts of drones a concern for residents A proposed Amazon drone hub in...

Hopkinton woman sentenced to prison for participating in bank fraud scheme

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

A Hopkinton woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Wednesday for her role in a scheme to defraud banks in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island of millions of dollars over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S....

Historical Society celebrates Hopkinton with fall activities

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Anne Mattina has lived in Hopkinton for 30 years. A lover of local and Irish history, she has channeled her enthusiasm into engaging residents to explore the richness of Hopkinton’s past. This fall, the Hopkinton Historical Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Scruffy

by Hopkinton Independent | October 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Scruffy. Here is Baypath's description of Scruffy: “Scruffy is a sweet senior looking for a cozy retirement home...

Charter Review Committee urges participants to think long term at public forum

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQc1P60-uQ The Charter Review Committee at Wednesday's public forum recommended that the public think of any suggested revisions in terms of their future impact, not by judging in terms of opinions on current public servants. Town...