NEWS
Parks & Rec ponders sponsorships for town sports organizations, Fruit Street
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday debated the merits of allowing sponsor banners at the Fruit Street athletic complex, raising concerns on...
Arrests/Police Log, April 1 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include...
Board of Health to review regulations limiting sale of kratom, synthetic THC
Health Director Shaun McAuliffe asked the Board of Health at its meeting Monday to review proposed regulations...
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: Wild adventures this summer at Southwick’s Zoo
Learning about wildlife, connecting with nature and having a lot of fun are in store for kids attending the Summer...
EDUCATION
Select Board questions process used for Loop Road paving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggKudFTT6Y&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Members of the Select Board took a vote Thursday to put...
Westwood’s Davenport announced as new HHS principal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iggKudFTT6Y&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
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...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A forward, Pedroli recorded 16 goals and 24 assists in 22 games this season, including a hat trick in the Hillers’ playoff victory over Gloucester. “Matt has...
Photos: Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament
The eighth annual Mary Korbey 3v3 Basketball Tournament was held Sunday at Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle...
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...
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 Wednesday, April 1: HHS students bring back Relay for Life
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. American Cancer Society club aims for 'meaningful' relay After a brief hiatus, the American Cancer...
