NEWS
Select Board seeks town counsel feedback on proposed CV license policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved asking town counsel to appear at its next meeting on May 19 to...
Select Board stresses resident input in police chief selection process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_UsDPbW8Yw The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to select Public Safety...
Arrests/Police Log, May 6 edition
ARRESTS None this week. POLICE LOG April 28 12:10 a.m. A caller called numerous times to talk about her aunt....
FEATURED
Senior Snippets, May 6 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, May 6 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....
Business Profile: HCA Summer Program highlights creativity, fun
Fun and creativity will go hand in hand this summer for youths from kindergartners to teens at the Hopkinton Center...
EDUCATION
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee during his annual formal evaluation. At...
Schools Notebook: Local students earn recognition
Hopkinton High School senior Jianing Huang was named a winner of a corporation-sponsored National Merit Scholarship,...
Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent...
SPORTS
HHS girls track fields another strong squad
The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach Jean Cann is confident that the Hillers...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been...
Hillers boys lacrosse ready for D1 challenge
The Hopkinton High School boys lacrosse team will compete in Division 1 this spring if it extends its run of state...
OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Bernard, 65
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff battled cancer for 3 1/2 years and...
John Kirby, 89
John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29,...
Charmaine Wall, 87
Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, May 7: Girl Scouts benefit little libraries, donation boxes with Bronze Award project
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. Scouts seek second Bronze Award with community donation box project Girl Scouts from Troop 64080 are...
