NEWS
Police: Wood Street home struck by distracted driver
A home on Wood Street sustained "significant" structural damage after a distracted driver struck the residence Sunday...
Hopkinton, Southborough police join forces to charge man after alleged bank fraud attempts
A Pennsylvania man was facing multiple charges in Framingham District Court on Friday after Hopkinton and Southborough...
FEATURED
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...
Professional Insights: Failed Title 5 septic? There’s a tax credit for that!
Thinking of selling your home? In Massachusetts, if your home has a septic system, you are required to have a Title 5...
Business Profile: Scott Septic focused on solving septic, excavation problems
Giving septic systems and water and sewer connections the attention and skill required to turn potential problems into...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Tufts University’s dean’s list for the fall semester includes five Hopkinton residents: junior Anjali Batra, sophomores Bableen Gill, Lulu Jerrett and Nicole...
HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis
One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough...
Change orders widen scope of Hopkins School project
The School Committee on Thursday approved several items that widen the scope of the Hopkins School project. The...
SPORTS
Photos: HHS athletics signing day
A number of Hopkinton High School student-athletes who are committed to continuing their sports careers in college participated in a signing day last week at...
Hopkinton teams win youth basketball titles
The Hopkinton Basketball Association's travel season came to a close Sunday with three HBA Grade 5 teams winning...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Racine-Brooks
According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season,...
OBITUARIES
Herminda DeSabogal, 91
Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was born in Bogota,...
Judith Laramee, 78
Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in...
Paula Scardino, 89
Paula B. (Melnick) Scardino, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly Framingham, died Feb. 28, 2026, after a period of declining...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, March 16: Melting snow not enough to curb drought issues
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. Water restrictions remain in place as snow melts Despite major snow accumulations melting in the...
