NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Driveway work to continue
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, driveway work at 25/35 Main Street will continue next week. During work hours, the driveway by...
Center School reuse project ‘looking good’
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday received a positive progress report on the Center School reuse...
Two wells to shut down next week for repairs
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced Wednesday that Wells 7 and 8 will be taken offline next week for repairs....
FEATURED
Tales from a Townie: Teen Canteen
The Teen Canteen was a series of dances for high school-aged youth held Saturday nights from 7:30-10 each September through June. The dances were held in the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Willow
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Thriving after gray divorce
There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself...
EDUCATION
Survey on school schedule changes shows mixed results
A survey of parents, staff, students and community members indicated that easing traffic flow, narrowing age gaps on buses and considering sleep/health are...
Measures taken to improve air flow at HMS
Superintendent Evan Bishop on Thursday night spoke to the School Committee about measures taken in response to air...
Third-party opinion sought on Charleswood site infiltration issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_3_HxOSH9A&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 A third-party...
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
Anne Zettek, 98
Anne Ewing Zettek, age 98, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born April 13, 1927, and grew up at Pickering Creek Farm in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. As...
Richard Lawton, 68
Richard J.B. Lawton Sr., 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, adventure,...
Mary Tiziani
Mary T. Tiziani passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at her home in Hopkinton after a brief illness, surrounded by...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 19: HFD seeks community input on town hazard mitigation plan
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. Hazard plan aims to reduce, eliminate long-term risks to town Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty...
