NEWS
Hopkinton man out on bail after detention hearing for attempted murder charge
Hopkinton resident Steven Dana was released on bail Friday afternoon after a Framingham District Court judge deemed the commonwealth had not met its burden of...
Resident accused of attempted murder at Sandy Beach pleads not guilty at arraignment
The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham...
Resident charged with attempted murder following altercation at Sandy Beach
A Hopkinton man was arrested Wednesday night on three charges, including attempted murder, after a serious physical...
FEATURED
Photos: HHS Senior Car Parade
The Hopkinton High School Senior Car Parade was held on Saturday.
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mikasa
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Arts Residency: Maya Collins
Hopkinton High School junior Maya Collins’ art is all about detail. “Her works include painstaking detail, yet...
EDUCATION
HHS graduation themes include growth, gratitude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzVZuh7dKTo&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Aj699bS6FZi2z5TBgt15io&index=9 Superintendent Evan Bishop encouraged members of the class...
Schools Notebook: Donahue wins HALT scholarship
Hopkinton High School senior Thomas Donahue won the $2,000 scholarship awarded by the Hopkinton Area Land Trust for...
Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times
In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball loses thriller to Malden Catholic
The Hopkinton High School softball team rallied from a six-run deficit, taking a one-run lead after three consecutive home runs in the bottom of the sixth...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mason Barros
A multi-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Barros is the only boy to qualify for the state meet in three jumping events,...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls golf state runner-up; baseball bows out
The Hopkinton High School girls golf team finished second at Monday’s state championship at Indian Pond Golf Club in...
OBITUARIES
David Minkle, 83
David H. Minkle, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on June 5, 2026, after navigating many years of a complex medical journey with remarkable strength and...
Robert Cole Jr., 64
Robert “Coley” or “Coleware” Ernest Cole Jr. passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March...
Agnes Fennelly, 77
Ness Mason Fennelly, 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Ness was raised in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, June 8: Run for Rafa 5K scheduled for June 20
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. Race to benefit HHS student injured in crash Hopkinton High School will host the Run for Rafa 5K...
