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HFD battles brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 14, 2026 | Featured: News, Featured: Police & Fire, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon knocked down a brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street at approximately 3 p.m. While the main fire was put out, firefighters were still on the scene dealing with smoldering and potential hot spots later in the afternoon. "It...

Hopkinton, Westborough fire departments rescue trapped passenger in morning crash near I-495 off-ramp

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 14, 2026 | Featured: News, Featured: Police & Fire, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday morning worked with the Westborough Fire Department to extricate an injured passenger from a truck involved in a crash on Interstate 495 southbound at the mile 54 marker near West Main Street. The accident involving a black...

Photos: Special Olympics vs. Hopkinton Police basketball game

by Hopkinton Independent | April 14, 2026 | Featured: Sports, Police & Fire, Sports | 0 Comments

The annual basketball game pitting the local Special Olympics program under the guidance of Alec Levine against the Hopkinton Police Department was held Saturday at the new Hopkins School gym.

Boston Marathon 2026: Mick runs to help Ron Burton Training Village serve underprivileged youth

by Nick Schofield | April 14, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Delaney Mick is no stranger to running. But long distance is a relatively new aspect of the sport for her. Mick, a recent graduate of Providence College, competed on the university’s Division 1 track and field team all four years of her undergraduate career. She...

Boston Marathon 2026: Riesenbergers ready for father-son challenge

by Chris Villani | April 14, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Mitch Riesenberger has run 13 Boston Marathons, part of a lengthy running career that began shortly after college when he found himself looking for a new challenge. The big day is a family affair for the Hopkinton resident, with his wife and children meeting him along...

Boston Marathon 2026: Ambwani fulfills longtime goal, runs for Hopkinton Education Foundation

by Susan Gonsalves | April 14, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Hopkinton resident Sonal Ambwani said running in the Boston Marathon is “the fulfillment of a long-awaited” dream. Growing up in a small town in India, Ambwani first heard about the event from her high school track coach, who had his own aspirations to participate....

NEWS

HFD battles brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Apr 14, 2026

The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon knocked down a brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street at approximately 3 p.m. While the main fire was put out,...

Hopkinton, Westborough fire departments rescue trapped passenger in morning crash near I-495 off-ramp

Apr 14, 2026

The Hopkinton Fire Department on Tuesday morning worked with the Westborough Fire Department to extricate an injured...

Conservation Commission continues 75 South Street hearing

Apr 9, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9SnTi_bFCk The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a hearing on proposed...

Boston Marathon 2026: Mick runs to help Ron Burton Training Village serve underprivileged youth

by Nick Schofield | Apr 14, 2026

Delaney Mick is no stranger to running. But long distance is a relatively new aspect of the sport for her. Mick, a recent graduate of Providence College,...

Boston Marathon 2026: Riesenbergers ready for father-son challenge

Apr 14, 2026

Mitch Riesenberger has run 13 Boston Marathons, part of a lengthy running career that began shortly after college when...

Boston Marathon 2026: Ambwani fulfills longtime goal, runs for Hopkinton Education Foundation

Apr 14, 2026

Hopkinton resident Sonal Ambwani said running in the Boston Marathon is “the fulfillment of a long-awaited” dream....

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

by Susan Gonsalves | Apr 12, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white students identified with specific learning...

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

Apr 10, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...

Schools Notebook: HMS Science Olympiad team shines at state competition

Apr 4, 2026

The Hopkinton Middle School Science Olympiad team achieved its strongest-ever performance at the Massachusetts State...

Photos: Special Olympics vs. Hopkinton Police basketball game

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 14, 2026

The annual basketball game pitting the local Special Olympics program under the guidance of Alec Levine against the Hopkinton Police Department was held...

HHS girls basketball coach Greco steps down after long run

Apr 13, 2026

Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco is stepping away from his position after 11 seasons at the...

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

Apr 12, 2026

The annual Team Hoyt road race was held Saturday, starting and finishing at Hopkinton's Marathon School. This year's...

Nanette Kenrick, 79

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 12, 2026

Nanette Anne Kenrick passed away March 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Nanette was a long-term member and director of the Hopkinton Historical Society, where she...

David Wright Sr., 77

Apr 10, 2026

David C. Wright Sr., 77, passed peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his...

Marybeth Walker, 79

Apr 4, 2026

Marybeth E. (McGoldrick) Walker died March 26, 2026, in Bolivia, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with...

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Road deserves acceptance

Apr 14, 2026

I am writing as a private resident to express my support for Article 38 — the acceptance of Auciello Drive at Town Meeting. While I serve on the Planning...

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive should be public road

Apr 14, 2026

I’m writing in support of Article 38 to accept Auciello Drive [as a public road] at this year’s Town Meeting. At its core, this is about people. Families live...

Letter to the Editor: Sandy Beach could be more accessible

Mar 24, 2026

I am Maddy Grant, I’m 9 years old, and I go to Elmwood. I am writing this letter to convince people that we should make Sandy Beach more accessible to...

Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions

Mar 18, 2026

I write following up my comments at the March 3 Select Board meeting, which I made with respect to the Select Board’s executive session on Jan. 30, 2018. That...

Letter to the Editor: Scoop your dog’s poop

Feb 19, 2026

There are more dog poop piles than there are nip bottles on the side streets of downtown Hopkinton, and that's saying something! Our sidewalks are littered...

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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 14: HPS cellphone policies could change under new bill

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. District may have 'some flexibility' under proposed school cellphone ban A bill recently passed by...

HFD battles brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street

Hopkinton, Westborough fire departments rescue trapped passenger in morning crash near I-495 off-ramp

Photos: Special Olympics vs. Hopkinton Police basketball game

Boston Marathon 2026: Mick runs to help Ron Burton Training Village serve underprivileged youth

Boston Marathon 2026: Riesenbergers ready for father-son challenge

Boston Marathon 2026: Ambwani fulfills longtime goal, runs for Hopkinton Education Foundation

NEWS

HFD battles brush fire on Hayden Rowe Street

Hopkinton, Westborough fire departments rescue trapped passenger in morning crash near I-495 off-ramp

Conservation Commission continues 75 South Street hearing

FEATURED

Boston Marathon 2026: Mick runs to help Ron Burton Training Village serve underprivileged youth

Boston Marathon 2026: Riesenbergers ready for father-son challenge

Boston Marathon 2026: Ambwani fulfills longtime goal, runs for Hopkinton Education Foundation

EDUCATION

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget

Schools Notebook: HMS Science Olympiad team shines at state competition

SPORTS

Photos: Special Olympics vs. Hopkinton Police basketball game

HHS girls basketball coach Greco steps down after long run

Photos: Team Hoyt Taper road race/walk

OBITUARIES

Nanette Kenrick, 79

David Wright Sr., 77

Marybeth Walker, 79

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Road deserves acceptance

Letter to the Editor: Auciello Drive should be public road

Letter to the Editor: Sandy Beach could be more accessible

Letter to the Editor: Town leaders need to explain actions

Letter to the Editor: Scoop your dog’s poop

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 14: HPS cellphone policies could change under new bill

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