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Hopkinton psychologist/author’s new book seeks to ignite ‘Soulfire’ during troubling times

by Mary Ellen Gambon | March 23, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Veteran psychologist Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli published his latest book, “Soulfire: Igniting Inner Strength In A Fractured World,” on Christmas Day. The Hopkinton resident and author wrote it in part as a gift to help people cope in an increasingly polarized society....

Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 23: HOP Youth wins award for nicotine prevention efforts

by Hopkinton Independent | March 23, 2026 | 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 coalition recognized at State House for work in local community A group of Hopkinton students...

Center School total project cost estimate explodes to $16.6M, CPC learns

by Mary Ellen Gambon | March 20, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 2 Comments

The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million more than previously estimated. The CPC in December approved a $2 million request to draw funding from its...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 20: Ribbon cutting ceremony planned for Gibb statue

by Hopkinton Independent | March 20, 2026 | 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. Sculpture of historic marathon runner to be erected on Hayden Rowe Street The 26.2 Foundation, town...

Trails Committee plans upcoming events, talks priorities

by Mary Ellen Gambon | March 19, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community events as well as several trail project priorities. Clerk Linda Chuss discussed the trail networking event that will take place March 31 from...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Royce

by Hopkinton Independent | March 19, 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 2-year-old Royce. Here is Baypath's description of Royce: "Royce is a young, happy-go-lucky pup with a goofy grin and a heart...