NEWS
DPW conducts line painting this week
Department of Public Works director Kerry Reed announced that crews would be out conducting annual line painting overnight this week through Friday. The work...
Arrests/Police Log, Aug. 12 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Crews prepare for paving next week
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, paving from the fire station to Ray Street is scheduled...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 14: Health Department monitors wildfire smoke impact on air quality
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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Brave
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 13: Town, Respite Center collaborate on improved parking near Center Trail
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
The University of Massachusetts announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester. Hopkinton residents recognized were Jahan Bahri, Marc...
HHS students achieve high results on AP exams
On the most recent Advanced Placement tests, 96% of 619 Hopkinton High School students scored higher than the...
School Committee tables study about moving modulars to Hopkins School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang
A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins, Zhang has become a key part of the squad....
HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title
A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the...
Hillers boys track among top 10 in state
Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field...
OBITUARIES
Michael Umina Sr., 72
Michael P. Umina Sr., 72, a former longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2026, while visiting with family. Born on Sept. 10, 1953,...
Irene Cook, 79
Irene F. Cook, 79, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and...
Christopher Whalen, 59
Christopher R. Whalen, 59, of Marlborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026, at UMass...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 14: Health Department monitors wildfire smoke impact on air quality
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. Health director confident in Hopkinton's air quality Despite a new rash of wildfires bringing smoke...
