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Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | September 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

by Hopkinton Independent | September 7, 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. Select Board hopes for open, transparent discussion about police tech Although the town has moved to...

Board of Library Trustees discusses new director search, reducing hours amid staff departures

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 4, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

At its meeting Thursday afternoon, the Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously on the steps it will take to hire a new director and assistant director in conjunction with the town’s Human Resources Department. Near the meeting’s end, the board also voted...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known

by Hopkinton Independent | September 4, 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. Voting options available if federal mail-in ballot changes advance The effects of a new federal rule...

Tales from a Townie: HOP

by William T. Hamilton Jr. | September 3, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 1 Comment

This story is on a more serious subject than my usual tales. I will explain the organization HOP (Hopkinton Organization for Prevention), who we are, what we do, our mission and vision, why I am involved and ongoing programs. HOP was founded in 2015 by Hopkinton Youth...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman

by Hopkinton Independent | September 3, 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 4-year-old Sherman. Here is Baypath's description of Sherman: “Meet Sherman, a sweet, mellow guy who is showing just how...

NEWS

Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 7, 2026

Board of Library Trustees discusses new director search, reducing hours amid staff departures

Sep 4, 2026

At its meeting Thursday afternoon, the Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously on the steps it will take to hire a...

Main Street Corridor Project update: Traffic marking installation to begin Tuesday

Sep 4, 2026

The town announced in the latest Main Street Corridor Project update that Markings Inc. will be onsite from Tuesday to...

Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 7, 2026

When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent commissions were headed the way of avocado-green...

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

Sep 7, 2026

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known

Sep 4, 2026

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...

EDUCATION

$Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized$

Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 3, 2026

A number of Hopkinton students were recognized recently by the Russian School of Mathematics for their accomplishments. Eighth grader Mayukh Pujari took 19th...

Options for school start times outlined at meeting

Aug 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end...

School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students

Aug 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

by Hopkinton Independent | Jun 16, 2026

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

Jun 14, 2026

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

Jun 14, 2026

Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field...

Kathleen Kimura, 63

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 2, 2026

Kathleen M. Kimura, 63, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 28, 2026. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Lois (Hauser) and Robert...

Kenneth Bogue, 83

Aug 29, 2026

Kenneth (Ken, Kenny) George Bogue passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care in Encinitas,...

Kathleen Gamache, 69

Aug 27, 2026

Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026,...

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Aug 2, 2026

Shout-out to the Hopkinton Fire Department! Smoke detector inspections are typically one of the last hurdles required before closing the sale of a house. My...

Letter to the Editor: Concerns raised about solar agreement

Jul 28, 2026

As neighbors who share forests, wildlife habitat and trail connections, we’re asking Hopkinton residents to help ensure that commitments made during the...

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides wrong approach for Maspenock

Jun 26, 2026

I am writing to show my support for stopping the use of PFAS herbicides in Lake Maspenock. I read the letter to the editor in the June 17 edition about this...

Letter to the Editor: Town could use community garden

Jun 7, 2026

Did you know that the Center School property in Hopkinton spans over 11 acres? And that it is getting harder to find new jobs in our wonderful town? A...

Letter to the Editor: Maspenock herbicides ‘poisoning’ lake

Jun 5, 2026

On June 16, our town will be poisoning Lake Maspenock with Procella, diquat and other herbicides containing PFAS. It is a sad day for the lake I have lived...

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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 7, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

Board of Library Trustees discusses new director search, reducing hours amid staff departures

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known

Tales from a Townie: HOP

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sherman

NEWS

Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

Board of Library Trustees discusses new director search, reducing hours amid staff departures

Main Street Corridor Project update: Traffic marking installation to begin Tuesday

FEATURED

Professional Insights: Great commission shakeup — Who’s paying buyer’s agent?

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 4: Effect of federal voting changes on Hopkinton not yet known

EDUCATION

Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized

Options for school start times outlined at meeting

School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students

SPORTS

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

Hillers boys track among top 10 in state

OBITUARIES

Kathleen Kimura, 63

Kenneth Bogue, 83

Kathleen Gamache, 69

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Letter to the Editor: Concerns raised about solar agreement

Letter to the Editor: Herbicides wrong approach for Maspenock

Letter to the Editor: Town could use community garden

Letter to the Editor: Maspenock herbicides ‘poisoning’ lake

Hopkinton Today for Monday, Sept. 7: Public forum on surveillance tech moves forward despite Flock contract termination

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