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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Twister and Gatsby

by Hopkinton Independent | October 29, 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 3-year-old Twister and 5-month-old Gatsby. Here is Baypath's description of Twister and Gatsby: “Meet Twister and Gatsby, a...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 29: Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey looks ahead as founders depart

by Hopkinton Independent | October 29, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Youth field hockey program continues growth as it concludes 5th year Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey is...

Parks & Rec votes for Grafton coordinator Herd as new director

by Nick Schofield | October 28, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday voted to begin the first steps in hiring Cody Herd as the town’s new Parks & Rec director. The vote came after the commission met with Herd, who is the recreation coordinator for Grafton’s Recreation Department....

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 28 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | October 28, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.] POLICE LOG Oct. 21 2:27 p.m. A caller reported a crash with possible injuries on West Main Street....

Conservation Commission begins revision process for wetlands protection regulations

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 28, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhXu8fNXKMQ The Conservation Commission on Tuesday dedicated its meeting to reviewing proposed updates to the town’s wetlands protection regulations. This year, commission members pointed out language they would like to see revised to...

Arts Residency: Penelope Dallmeyer

by Hopkinton Independent | October 28, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

According to Hopkinton High School visual art teacher Kris Kellenberger, senior Penelope Dallmeyer’s art is the product of a fascinating imagination. “Penelope’s artworks weave loose narratives that feel like the liminal space between sleep and awake,” Kellenberger...