NEWS
I-90/I-495 ramp to close Tuesday night
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close a ramp at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton Tuesday night. The...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Markings Inc. to refresh crosswalks, add stop boxes
Minor work is scheduled for Main Street this week, according to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update. A.F....
Arrests/Police Log, July 8 edition
ARRESTS July 1 7:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision with a tree on Frankland Road and found the...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Jill
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old...
Photos: Independence Day Parade
The town's Democratic and Republican town committees co-hosted a July 4 parade Saturday morning in partnership with...
Year after FND diagnosis, Hopkinton 13-year-old speaks at Harvard symposium
Last May, Eli Marshall, then 12 years old, experienced one of the most exciting — and frightening — times in his life....
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
A dozen Hopkinton High School students participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis from June 17-21. Arshia Tharakabhushanam,...
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an...
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...
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
Eleanor Moser, 87
Eleanor Theresa Moser, 87, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2026. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing, in...
Charles Moore, 56
Charles W. “Chuck” Moore, 56, of Mendon passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 7, 2026. Chuck was the beloved...
Edward Fair, 73
Edward L. Fair, 73, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026, in the comfort of his West Boylston home. He is survived by...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, July 10: Friends of Hopkinton gears up for Family Day
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. Annual Family Day to shift schedule, expand offerings The Friends of Hopkinton's annual Family Day...
