NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Painting repairs completed on mast arms throughout project
The town's latest Main Street Corridor Project update notes that Polar Vortex has completed painting the mast arms, the structures on which traffic lights are...
Brennan wins stay of suspension from Milford Police Department after POST Commission decision in his favor
Former Hopkinton Police Department Sgt. Tim Brennan will be allowed to return to work as a Milford patrol officer,...
DPW announces Granite Street closure for Monday
Director of Public Works Kerry Reed announced that Granite Street will be closed for paving from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. this...
FEATURED
Independent Thoughts: Family Day highlights busy September calendar
September is a special month in Hopkinton, as community events ramp up following a slow summertime. This year is no exception. The calendar is dotted with...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bob
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Business Profile: Hopkinton Vision Center offers personalized eye care for 25 years
The motto for Hopkinton Vision Center is “a small local office with a big heart.” And according to Steven Perryman,...
EDUCATION
Hopkinton welcomes new school administrators
As a youngster, Lauren McDonough wanted to be a pediatrician and help children. Rachel Ritchie played school with her brother, teaching and assigning...
Photos: HHS Senior Sunrise
Seniors at Hopkinton High School took part in Senior Sunrise on Thursday morning. The event provided seniors an...
Policies on civil rights, harassment reviewed by School Committee members
Last week, the full board and a partial subgroup of the School Committee reviewed policies regarding civil rights and...
SPORTS
Photos: HHS girls soccer opens season with rout of Norwood
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team opened the season Tuesday with a 7-0 victory over visiting Norwood.
HBA travel basketball registration open
Registration for Hopkinton Basketball Association travel basketball is open for the 2024-25 season. HBA travel...
Youth lacrosse select team revels in state title
When coach Will Abbott met with his players at halftime of the Mass. Youth Lacrosse Division 1 state title game on...
OBITUARIES
Keith Regan, 57
After a hard-fought battle against an aggressive form of cancer, Keith Andrew Regan, 57, died Aug 29, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Medical Center, surrounded...
Phillip Gradie, 85
Phillip Gradie, 85, passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the husband of...
Rose Crettien, 74
Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton died Aug. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Sept. 6
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. This week's Independent Thoughts features a look at the upcoming Hopkinton Family Day on Sept. 14,...
