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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bailey

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Bailey. Here is Baypath's description of Bailey: “Bailey is a sweet, gentle girl with a big heart and an even...

Conservation Commission continues North Mill Street hearing as consultant awaits payment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S7x2Ww6RaM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 6-0 to continue the hearings on a single-family home plan for 12 North Mill Street with associated soil testing until March 24. It cited the nonpayment of the peer review...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, March 12: Enforcement a concern for proposed e-bike bylaw

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. Lack of licensing, officer availability could affect efficacy of proposed e-bike speed limit on...

Localized water discoloration possible as Wells 7, 8 return to service

The Water Department informed residents that water discoloration around the Alprilla Farm Road Wells 7 and 8 is possible as they were returned to service on Wednesday. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff stated in a notice that residents in the Front Street, Briarcliff...

Pickelball court rentals, Fruit Street fees in focus for Parks & Rec

Discussion over the town’s athletic facilities on Fruit Street dominated Tuesday’s Parks & Recreation Commission meeting as members grappled with renting out the pickleball courts and fees for using the turf and grass fields. Most of the meeting centered on a...

Select Board unanimously approves FY 27 town budget

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027, allowing it to advance to the Appropriation Committee for discussion. Since the budget last came before the board in...

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Beverly Russell, 97

Beverly Russell, 97

Beverly Lorraine (Morse) Russell, age 97, died peacefully on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a...

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Elizabeth Morin, 45

Elizabeth Morin, 45

Elizabeth (Lucking) Morin, age 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, after a long and extremely courageous...

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