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Authorities investigate death at Golden Pond, find heating issues

by Nick Schofield | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Multiple state and local agencies are investigating an unattended death that occurred at Golden Pond Assisted Living on Sept. 30 following questions about the temperature of the individual’s living space at the time and the overall function of the facility’s heating...

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 7 edition

by Hopkinton Independent | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

ARRESTS Oct. 3 1:40 a.m. Units stopped a vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street and conducted a field sobriety test. A 37-year-old man from Walpole was taken into custody and charged with using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, speeding at a rate of speed...

Hopkinton man faces charge of assault with dangerous weapon after car crash

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, Featured: Police & Fire, News, Police & Fire | 0 Comments

The Hopkinton Police Department arrested a Hopkinton man for a weapons-related incident this past Sunday on Revolutionary Way following a car crash, according to a press release. At approximately 1:47 p.m., HPD responded to 2 Revolutionary Way for a report of a motor...

Select Board proposes opposition campaign against Amazon drone deliveries

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCe6nbFBSoU The Select Board on Tuesday voiced concerns over a proposal by Amazon to create two drone launch pads at its Westborough facility, voting unanimously to reach out to key stakeholders and officials to oppose it. While...

Select Board confronts $5.7M deficit in FY 28 budget message, signs STM warrant

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCe6nbFBSoU The Select Board on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a budget message for the upcoming fiscal year that warns of a projected $5.7 million deficit unless tough measures are taken. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus opened the discussion...

Select Board member raises issue with economic development plan

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 7, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCe6nbFBSoU Tempers flared Tuesday when the Select Board reacted to a presentation on the town’s economic development strategy prepared by the Massachusetts Area Planning Council. The board was required to review this presentation in...

NEWS

Authorities investigate death at Golden Pond, find heating issues

by Nick Schofield | Oct 7, 2026

Multiple state and local agencies are investigating an unattended death that occurred at Golden Pond Assisted Living on Sept. 30 following questions about the...

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 7 edition

Oct 7, 2026

ARRESTS Oct. 3 1:40 a.m. Units stopped a vehicle on Hayden Rowe Street and conducted a field sobriety test. A...

Roadwork on Smith Road scheduled to begin next week

Oct 7, 2026

Scheduled work on Smith Road is set to begin next week, according to a recent notice from the Department of Public...

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 7: Residents reminded to limit use of school grounds during day

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 7, 2026

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...

Photos: Baypath Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park

Oct 6, 2026

Baypath Humane Society held its 17th annual Paws & Claws 5K on Sunday at Hopkinton State Park.

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 6: School district begins search for new director of facilities

Oct 6, 2026

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...

School Committee chooses firm for enrollment study

by Susan Gonsalves | Sep 25, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday awarded a $15,750...

High school HVAC replacement project back on agenda

Sep 25, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Returning to the...

Utility delays necessitate temporary roadwork for Charleswood School project

Sep 17, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLUJcKCnKk Temporary paving and striping will occur on Hayden Rowe Street to...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kate Riesenberger

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 6, 2026

After switching from outside hitter to the right side for the benefit of the team, Riesenberger “has really found her groove,” according to coach Jessie...

HHS girls soccer looks to hit stride

Oct 1, 2026

The 2026 Hopkinton High School girls soccer team has a mix of returning players and newcomers, and coach Dan Collins...

New talent, improved veterans pace HHS girls XC

Sep 30, 2026

Hopkinton High School girls cross country coach Jean Cann said that her relatively inexperienced team might suffer...

Ray Davis, 93

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 6, 2026

Ray E. Davis, 93, a longtime resident of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2026, at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick. His wife, Doris (Straight) Davis, died in...

Patricia Paliulis, 72

Oct 6, 2026

Patricia Elaine “Patty” (Bean) Paliulis, 72, passed away on Oct. 4 in Wayland. Born in Fitchburg on Oct. 4, 1954,...

Julie Burke, 56

Oct 3, 2026

Julie Ann Burke, 56, passed away at her home on Sept. 21, 2026. Her beloved husband, James G. Burke, passed away...

Letter to the Editor: Amazon drones shouldn’t fly

Sep 30, 2026

This week I learned about Amazon Prime Air’s plans to build a drone launching pad in Westborough. From my years of city living, I’ve learned the value of...

Letter to the Editor: Facts, education important in lake treatment

Sep 23, 2026

Whether we are shoreline residents, avid boaters or neighbors who simply love the view, everyone in Hopkinton shares the same goal: keeping Lake Maspenock...

Letter to the Editor: Environment a hot topic

Sep 23, 2026

On the equinox, environmental advocates held an informal meeting to discuss how to better involve the Hopkinton community in protecting our natural resources....

Letter to the Editor: Dangerous intersection ahead

Sep 11, 2026

The ramp exiting Interstate 495 northbound onto West Main Street toward town is perhaps the most dangerous I’ve encountered in years. As one exits the...

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Aug 2, 2026

Shout-out to the Hopkinton Fire Department! Smoke detector inspections are typically one of the last hurdles required before closing the sale of a house. My...

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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 7: Residents reminded to limit use of school grounds during day

by Hopkinton Independent | Oct 7, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Student safety, learning environments a concern with resident use of school grounds The town is...

Authorities investigate death at Golden Pond, find heating issues

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 7 edition

Hopkinton man faces charge of assault with dangerous weapon after car crash

Select Board proposes opposition campaign against Amazon drone deliveries

Select Board confronts $5.7M deficit in FY 28 budget message, signs STM warrant

Select Board member raises issue with economic development plan

NEWS

Authorities investigate death at Golden Pond, find heating issues

Arrests/Police Log, Oct. 7 edition

Roadwork on Smith Road scheduled to begin next week

FEATURED

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 7: Residents reminded to limit use of school grounds during day

Photos: Baypath Paws & Claws 5K at Hopkinton State Park

Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Oct. 6: School district begins search for new director of facilities

EDUCATION

School Committee chooses firm for enrollment study

High school HVAC replacement project back on agenda

Utility delays necessitate temporary roadwork for Charleswood School project

SPORTS

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kate Riesenberger

HHS girls soccer looks to hit stride

New talent, improved veterans pace HHS girls XC

OBITUARIES

Ray Davis, 93

Patricia Paliulis, 72

Julie Burke, 56

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Amazon drones shouldn’t fly

Letter to the Editor: Facts, education important in lake treatment

Letter to the Editor: Environment a hot topic

Letter to the Editor: Dangerous intersection ahead

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to HFD for professionalism

Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, Oct. 7: Residents reminded to limit use of school grounds during day

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