NEWS
Arrests/Police Log, April 30 edition
ARRESTS April 23 3:10 p.m. Sgt. Shannon Beloion and Officers Robert Ekross, Matthew LaTour and Kyle Quinzani responded to a motor vehicle accident on...
Conservation Commission approves amended order of conditions for Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i6nQxMvAAY&ab_channel=HCAM The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to...
Accessible voting booths ready for Town Election, Commission on Disability learns
Town Clerk Connor Degan on Monday night told the Commission on Disability that accessible voting booths are ready for...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Anacoco
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old...
Professional Insights: Radon testing, mitigation in homes
Metrowest Boston tends to have high levels of radon in many homes, because we have a lot of rock or ledge in the area....
Theater nonprofit Senior Smilez casts seniors, retirees
Retirement provides opportunities to try new things and share in new experiences. For some, that new thing could be...
EDUCATION
Hopkinton’s Women’s Club recognizes local student achievers
The Hopkinton’s Women’s Club held its awards ceremony April 17, acknowledging local youth for their contributions to the community. Henry Benning was the...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized for success
Kayla McCann, a senior Army ROTC student at Northeastern University, received the George C. Marshall Award “for...
Highlights from student mental health survey shared with School Committee
Nine hundred Hopkinton Middle School students and 1,028 students from the high school responded to the Metrowest...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: May Chen
Chen won eight of her first 10 matches this season, her third straight playing first singles. “May is one of the hardest ball strikers in the league,” shared...
Photos: Hopkinton Little League parade
Hopkinton Little League held its annual parade and opening day ceremonies on Sunday. The parade began at the Town...
Team Hoyt race looks to support ‘spirit of inclusion’
Runners and walkers of all abilities will have a chance to support the Hoyt Foundation at its road race in Hopkinton...
OBITUARIES
Jane Dunphy, 96
Jane E. (Forsey) Dunphy, 96, died April 28, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Dunphy, to whom she was married...
Richard Ernst, 93
Richard “Dick” Holt Ernst, a spirited naval aviator, Harvard-educated businessman and adventurer with a witty...
Phyllis Bullard, 98
Phyllis A. Bullard, 98, of Sutton, formerly of Hopkinton and Framingham, passed away April 23, 2025, at St. Vincent...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, April 30: Board of Trustees responds to library letter regarding executive order
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. Trustees offer support to library amid federal funding concerns, resources for residents The...
