NEWS
Conservation Commission discusses use change plans for 75 South Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2WgJT8WxY&t=4320s The Conservation Commission on Tuesday engaged in an informal discussion about a proposal to repurpose...
Man killed in tractor-trailor crash on I-90 in Hopkinton
A 35-year-old Connecticut man died Monday night after he was struck by a passing tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 in...
Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 25 edition
ARRESTS Feb. 19 8:13 p.m. A caller reported a male slumped over and intoxicated outside on Grove Street. Sgt. Cody...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Benji
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...
Business Profile: Financial advisor Mark Freeman focuses on clients’ success
Financial advisor Mark Freeman enjoys getting to know his clients. His aim is to help them clarify their objectives...
Arts Residency: Chloe Demirbilek
Eighth grade student Chloe Demirbilek has a strong sense of herself as an artist. “Chloe is a thoughtful and confident...
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
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lucy Jean
The Hillers co-op team held its Senior Night on Feb. 13. “It was a must-win game for us to get into the state tournament vs. a very good Norwood team,” coach...
Young HHS girls skiing shows promise
The Hopkinton High School girls alpine ski team is small and relatively young, but the Hillers brought enthusiasm to...
O’Brien, Meehan lead HHS boys skiing
The Hopkinton High School boys alpine ski team saw its season buoyed by strong performances by its two captains, Barry...
OBITUARIES
Paul Roberts, 74
Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. This obituary is a tribute to his...
David Burr, 64
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven,...
Walter Motyka, 85
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Feb. 26: HYS gets its first Boston Marathon runner
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. HYS coach leads marathon effort for youth soccer Hopkinton Youth Soccer received its first Boston...
