NEWS
WSAB receives update from DPW director on current projects, needs
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard from Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed about ongoing projects and financial needs that...
Conservation Commission continues hearing on mosque demolition, citing historic building possibility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF6UD30HiuM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing about razing...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 26 edition
ARRESTS Aug. 22 11:41 p.m. Units responded to Pond Street after a caller reported a crash and vehicle rollover with...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Elvis Purrsley
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...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 27: Hanlon to make professional boxing debut Saturday
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Aug. 26: HMS staff build connection with book club
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Options for school start times outlined at meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end times beginning with the 2027-28 school...
School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh...
Student handbook changes include practices on fast food, attendance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 School administrators highlighted changes to student handbooks during...
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
Kathleen Gamache, 69
Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026, at home, her favorite place on Earth,...
Eric Seaholm, 80
Eric Neal Seaholm of Hopkinton died peacefully at home on Aug. 24, 2026, surrounded by his family and song. Eric...
Fred Prince, 76
Fred Miles Prince passed away on May 19, 2026, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Formerly of Hopkinton,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 27: Hanlon to make professional boxing debut Saturday
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. Hanlon to take professional boxing career 'one fight at a time' Former Hopkinton resident Barrett...
