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Hopkinton woman sentenced to prison for participating in bank fraud scheme

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

A Hopkinton woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Wednesday for her role in a scheme to defraud banks in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island of millions of dollars over the course of several years. According to a press release from the U.S....

Historical Society celebrates Hopkinton with fall activities

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Anne Mattina has lived in Hopkinton for 30 years. A lover of local and Irish history, she has channeled her enthusiasm into engaging residents to explore the richness of Hopkinton’s past. This fall, the Hopkinton Historical Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Scruffy

by Hopkinton Independent | October 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Scruffy. Here is Baypath's description of Scruffy: “Scruffy is a sweet senior looking for a cozy retirement home...

Charter Review Committee urges participants to think long term at public forum

by Mary Ellen Gambon | October 1, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQc1P60-uQ The Charter Review Committee at Wednesday's public forum recommended that the public think of any suggested revisions in terms of their future impact, not by judging in terms of opinions on current public servants. Town...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Oct. 1: Charter Review Committee gets feedback from public forum

by Hopkinton Independent | October 1, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Town leaders provide input on charter revisions ahead of STM The Charter Review Committee on...

Conservation Commission addresses stormwater management violation at Charleswood School site

by Mary Ellen Gambon | September 30, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqw_FuQDDzY In a last-minute addition to its agenda, the Conservation Commission on Tuesday responded to a stormwater management violation reported by the conservation administrator at the Charleswood School project site. Conservation...