NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Final paving of west end scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday
A.F. Amorello & Sons may begin paving next week, according to an a Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday. The notice from the town states...
CPC concerned about lack of ‘meaningful oversight’ on Housing Authority project
After airing concerns over how the Hopkinton Housing Authority handled Community Preservation funds and procurement...
Conservation Commission expresses frustration with Toll Brothers over latest Newbury Glen violation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usoENjn6ol0 The Conservation Commission on Tuesday reprimanded the representative for...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Milly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-year-old...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, Oct. 29 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....
Professional Insights: Retiree’s guide for National Retirement Security Month
If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security...
EDUCATION
MCAS shows positive results, areas to improve
On the MCAS math tests in Grades 3-8, Hopkinton had the highest percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations of any public school in...
Hopkins project ahead of schedule; potential of scope additions suggested
On Thursday, the School Committee accepted a revised schedule for the Hopkins School project and agreed to investigate...
Hopkinton schools receive high ranks in U.S. News & World Report survey
Hopkinton Middle School and two Hopkinton elementary schools received high rankings statewide in an annual survey of...
SPORTS
Sports Roundup: HHS girls soccer, field hockey prepare for next rounds; youth football teams shine
The Hopkinton High School soccer team will be looking to earn a spot in the Division 1 quarterfinals Saturday when it travels to Wellesley for a 2 p.m. game....
Sports Roundup: HHS field hockey advances to state quarterfinals
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to win in an overtime shootout over host...
Sports Roundup: HHS girls soccer advances, boys soccer falls
Catherine Chow and Aila Chase combined for two first-half goals to lead the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team to...
OBITUARIES
Louise Mayer, 97
Louise F. Mayer passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Nov. 4, 2025. She was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Hopkinton, where she lived all of her life. She was...
Louis Ottaviani Jr., 72
Louis Ottaviani Jr., 72, passed away Nov. 3, 2025, at Oak Knoll Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Framingham....
Matthew Pantera, 75
Dr. Matthew John Pantera III, “Doc,” a devoted husband of the late Patricia Pantera, father, grandfather, professor...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Nov. 7: Town to send notices about lead, iron pipes
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. Water-Sewer Department identifies service lines for replacement The Water-Sewer Department will send...
