NEWS
Lake Maspenock Weed Management Group hears drawdown update, feedback on herbicide use
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group on Wednesday heard about the results of the lake’s recent extended drawdown as well as varying...
Commission on Disability gets advice from Framingham counterpart
The Commission on Disability on Monday met virtually with guest speakers from the Framingham Disability Commission and...
Parks & Rec reconsiders Pyne Field as it evaluates other locations for cricket, baseball fields
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday evaluated alternate sites for a cricket pitch and baseball field in...
FEATURED
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 Hopkinton, I come upon the paper dated...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sardine
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Reflecting on 2025, looking ahead to 2026
Stocks had another strong year in 2025 as most market benchmarks enjoyed their third straight year of double-digit...
EDUCATION
HHS Science Fair winners announced
Yulhee Kwon, Rudra Pachori and Jacob Wu took first place in the Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair, which was held Feb. 4 at the HHS...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced its fall dean’s list recipients, with a number of Hopkinton residents...
Carver returns as long-term sub to fill Marathon School administrator vacancy
During a brief meeting Thursday, the School Committee learned that former Elmwood School Principal Anne Carver was...
SPORTS
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 of the then-freshman class and told the...
Hodne achieves D1 college baseball dream
Ever since Lucas Hodne was a little kid, he had two dreams: to play Division 1 baseball and to be drafted by a big...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Burke
Burke qualified for sectionals in the 200 and 500 freestyle and helped qualify three relays (200 medley, 200 free and...
OBITUARIES
Patricia Snow, 92
Patricia (Pat) Ann Snow (Lyons), 92, most recently of Hopkinton, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Feb. 2, 2026. Her husband of 53 years, James C....
Cheryl Soucy, 77
Cheryl Soucy, 77, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was the...
James Kurzontkowski, 80
James R. Kurzontkowski, 80, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2026, in Dover, Delaware, with family by his side. Born...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Feb. 13: Baypath to waive adoption fees this weekend
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. Baypath joins statewide effort to adopt out extended-stay animals An adoption event this weekend...
