NEWS
‘Going to bomb your police station and kill you all’: Man arrested on Main Street for assaulting first responders
A Framingham man released on parole earlier in the day was arrested Thursday night on Main Street after injuring five Hopkinton first responders who attempted...
Former Hillers Pizza employee says she went to police about Sismanis
A woman who worked at the former Hillers Pizza restaurant in Hopkinton has come forward to share an experience she had...
Trails Committee reviews draft ATM article for e-bike speed limit on shared-use paths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA7Ojbn-F7U The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed a proposed warrant article for...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rosie
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...
Photos: HCAA Lunar New Year gala
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association hosted its 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday evening at...
Tales from a Townie: Tragedy
A tribute to the Morrison family: As I sit here going over some of my old news stories of fires and plane crashes in...
EDUCATION
‘End of an era’: Rothermich retiring from HPS; search for new school CFO begins
Susan Rothermich, the School Department’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, is retiring at the end of the school year, prompting a search...
Former Marathon assistant principal: Lack of ADHD meds led to casino incident
The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a...
Alternate well site needed for Charleswood School due to lack of water
Developers of Charleswood School will seek an alternative irrigation well site following a drilling attempt that did...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Millar wins 55 hurdles at Meet of Champions; tourney schedules announced
Hopkinton High School senior Harry Millar blazed to a victory in the 55-meter hurdles at the Meet of Champions on Saturday in Brighton. He finished in 7.4...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aaron Butkus
Butkus upset top seed Jack Sauer of Franklin in the championship match at the MIAA Division 1 West/Central sectional...
HHS boys win state D2 indoor track championship in thrilling finish
Hopkinton High School boys indoor track coach Mike Donahue saw it coming three years ago. He saw the talent and depth...
OBITUARIES
David Burr, 64
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Dawn...
Walter Motyka, 85
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away...
Allan Stark, 86
Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Feb. 20: Chamber of Commerce unveils banner design for marathon
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. Chamber marathon banners promote Hopkinton, nation's anniversary The Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce is...
