NEWS
WSAB receives alternatives analysis for proposed MWRA connection
The Water & Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday heard an alternatives analysis for the town’s proposed connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources...
Hayward Street house fire Sunday displaces 2, leaves residence ‘uninhabitable’
A swiftly moving fire severely damaged a Hayward Street home Sunday night, displacing a couple and their dog. “There...
Arrests/Police Log, March 25 edition
ARRESTS March 22 3:11 a.m. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officer Robert Ekross conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Main...
FEATURED
Tales from a Townie: The hatchet
This adventure takes place when I was about 13 years old. It was a crystal-clear, cold morning while we were on February school vacation. We were hanging out...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Penelope
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Business Profile: Lokal Construction builds relationships, structures
Lokal Construction is a family-owned business in Milford that aims to build not only quality structures for its...
EDUCATION
Westwood’s Davenport announced as new HHS principal
The School Committee on Thursday voted to fill three administrator positions, including a new high school principal, contingent upon successful contract...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized for accomplishments
Syesha Sen was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer...
ESBC members discuss abutters’ concerns about Charleswood work
Elementary School Building Committee members on Tuesday spoke about recent conversations with neighbors regarding what...
SPORTS
Photos: Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament
The eighth annual Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament was held Sunday at Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School.
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Caitlin Leary
In her first year skiing for the Hillers, Leary went to the state championship race as an alternate. She finished in...
HHS squad has something to cheer about
The Hopkinton High School cheerleading team struggled at the start of the winter season but ended it by bringing home...
OBITUARIES
Jerry Hanna, 78
Jerry E. (Jerome) Hanna, 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Christy...
Herminda DeSabogal, 91
Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at...
Judith Laramee, 78
Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 27: HHS business students prepare for national conference
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. HHS students set sights on BPA conference in Nashville A group of Hopkinton High School students will...
