NEWS
McSweeney, Irwin win School Committee seats in Annual Town Election
School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney will return for another term, joined by newcomer Sandra Irwin, in the main contested race in Monday’s Annual Town...
Main Street hydrant test expected to cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow test on Main Street on Tuesday. The test is...
Real Estate Transactions, May 18 edition
FEATURED
Library Corner, May 20 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for...
Business Profile: Peer Aboricultural Services helps grow lasting landscapes
Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jake
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit
Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While shadowing at Massachusetts General Hospital,...
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nate Spinale
Spinale saved 62 percent of the shots he faced through early May, an impressive figure considering most goalies would be pleased if they blocked half the...
HHS girls tennis tops in TVL
A recent battle with Westwood for supremacy in the Tri-Valley League proved to be the longest match that Lyn Calkins...
Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum
In Marisa Remley’s first season leading the Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse program, the varsity only won four...
OBITUARIES
Annette Lockhart, 90
Annette Marie Lockhart (formerly McLaughlin; née Cormier), 90, a longtime resident of Hopkinton and recently of Whitinsville, passed away on May 16, 2026....
Jeffrey Sias, 52
Jeffrey C. Sias, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026. Born Jan. 10, 1974, Jeffrey was raised in Hopkinton...
Dennis Bucceri, 83
Dennis Januarius Bucceri passed away peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 20, 2026, shortly after...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 19: MHC partners with Red Sox Foundation
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. MHC named community partner for Red Sox mental health initiative Hopkinton-based Mental Health...
