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Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 8, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Hopkinton's Parks & Recreation Department director, Jon Lewitus, will end his service to the town Wednesday after three years in the position. In an interview last week, Lewitus said he has enjoyed his time in Hopkinton. His new position as director of the Sudbury...

Outgoing HALT president Gasser injured in fall on NH trail, airlifted to hospital

by Hopkinton Independent | September 8, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 3 Comments

Outgoing Hopkinton Area Land Trust president Morrie Gasser reportedly fell and became injured during a hike in New Hampshire on Monday afternoon. According to a press release issued by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) on Tuesday morning, the...

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

by Hopkinton Independent | September 8, 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. Mural reflects value of outdoors, diversity in Scouting EMC Park will have a more festive and...

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...

NEWS

Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Sep 8, 2026

Hopkinton's Parks & Recreation Department director, Jon Lewitus, will end his service to the town Wednesday after three years in the position. In an...

Outgoing HALT president Gasser injured in fall on NH trail, airlifted to hospital

Sep 8, 2026

Outgoing Hopkinton Area Land Trust president Morrie Gasser reportedly fell and became injured during a hike in New...

Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

Sep 7, 2026

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026

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...

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

Sep 7, 2026

When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent...

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,...

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...

Hanlon wins pro boxing debut

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026

Hopkinton product Barrett Hanlon won his professional boxing debut Aug. 29 with a first-round TKO of Ratavious “Playboy” Thrasher during Boston Harbor Fight...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

Jun 16, 2026

A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins,...

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...

Frances Harris, 92

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026

A celebration of life for Frances Marion Harris will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Hawks Nest Community Room in St. Albans, Vermont....

Robert White, 70

Sep 8, 2026

Robert “Bob” White, 70, of Holliston died on Sept. 3, 2026, after a brave and brutal 10-month battle with lung cancer,...

Jacqueline Moore, 79

Sep 8, 2026

Jacqueline Scrutton Moore died on July 13, 2026, in Worcester at the age of 79. Born in the United Kingdom, Jacqueline...

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 Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

by Hopkinton Independent | Sep 8, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

Outgoing HALT president Gasser injured in fall on NH trail, airlifted to hospital

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

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

NEWS

Parks & Rec director Lewitus reflects on tenure as he prepares to depart

Outgoing HALT president Gasser injured in fall on NH trail, airlifted to hospital

Real Estate Transactions, Sept. 7 edition

FEATURED

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

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

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

Hanlon wins pro boxing debut

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang

HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

OBITUARIES

Frances Harris, 92

Robert White, 70

Jacqueline Moore, 79

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 Tuesday, Sept. 8: Diversity murals to be unveiled at EMC Park Sunday

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