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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, April 14: HPS cellphone policies could change under new bill

by Hopkinton Independent | April 14, 2026 | 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. District may have 'some flexibility' under proposed school cellphone ban A bill recently passed by...

Photos: Rang-Holi Festival of Colors

by Hopkinton Independent | April 13, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

The South Asian Circle of Hopkinton hosted its annual Rang-Holi Festival of Colors celebration Saturday afternoon at Weston Nurseries. The event, funded by the Hopkinton Cultural Council, included colored powder, food vendors and a DJ.

HHS girls basketball coach Greco steps down after long run

by Hopkinton Independent | April 13, 2026 | Featured: Sports, Sports | 0 Comments

Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco is stepping away from his position after 11 seasons at the helm and 23 years with the athletic program. “It was a really, really tough decision, one that I wrestled with for a long time, going back a number of...

Boston Marathon 2026: Joyce logs miles for Hopkinton PTO, schools

by Sandy Quadros Bowles | April 13, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

When Cailin Joyce moved to Hopkinton with her husband and daughter, they were drawn to the town’s highly ranked school system. But something else about Hopkinton appealed to her. It was the fact that their new hometown also serves as the start of the Boston Marathon....

Boston Marathon 2026: ‘Stars just aligned’ for Sulser to attempt run

by Chris Villani | April 13, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 1 Comment

Doug Sulser has been around the Boston Marathon for years. His father, wife and sister all have run the race. He grew up in Natick near the midpoint of the course and now lives in Hopkinton, just steps from where the race begins. “It’s been a family affair,” Sulser...

Boston Marathon 2026: Stenquist seeks to inspire next generation

by Chris Villani | April 13, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Ever since they were little, Alex Stenquist’s three daughters have visited their uncle’s house in Natick, right along Route 135, to watch the Boston Marathon. This year, the spot around mile 10 will be even more special, as their mom tackles the Boston course for the...