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Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting convened at Hopkinton Middle School on a soggy Saturday morning to vote on several key items, including passing the town’s operational and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. In roughly 4½...

ATM citizens’ petitions raise concerns about addressing longstanding town issues

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Two citizens’ petitions presented at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting provoked discussion about modifying town policies to include what some speakers termed as “fairness” and “humanity.” Article 18 was a citizens’ petition...

ATM passes CPC Center School reuse funding, denies lighting at pickleball courts

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting on Saturday passed the Community Preservation Committee funding requests in Article 20 unanimously. The article included a request for $2.4 million for the demolition of Center School’s two rear additions...

Annual Town Meeting votes to take no action on CV fingerprinting article

by Nick Schofield | May 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

At Saturday's Annual Town Meeting, residents voted 72-51 to take no action on an article requiring fingerprinting for common victualer licenses, aligning with the Select Board's recommendation on the matter. When asked by a resident why the Select Board recommended...

Annual Town Meeting complete results

by Hopkinton Independent | May 2, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

This year's Annual Town Meeting commenced early Saturday. Members were tasked with voting on 39 articles related to the fiscal year 2027 budget, bylaw amendments, capital projects and more. The meeting ended before members could finalize voting on the complete warrant...

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

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

A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property is being held without bail after appearing at a dangerousness hearing via Zoom on Friday. Christopher M. Saunders Jr., 30, was...

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Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting convened at Hopkinton Middle School on a soggy Saturday morning to vote on several key items,...

ATM citizens’ petitions raise concerns about addressing longstanding town issues

May 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Two citizens’ petitions presented at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting...

ATM passes CPC Center School reuse funding, denies lighting at pickleball courts

May 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting on Saturday passed the Community Preservation...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 30, 2026

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...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly

Apr 23, 2026

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...

Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them

Apr 23, 2026

While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...

Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer

by Susan Gonsalves | May 1, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent Evan Bishop continues to form his...

DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer

Apr 22, 2026

The Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to partially fund a sewer capacity engineering...

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

Apr 12, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 30, 2026

One of the team’s “most disciplined hitters,” according to coach Shannon Allbery-Yerardi, Valis led the team with 10 walks and struck out just twice through...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker

Apr 21, 2026

Playing No. 1 singles, Krattenmaker won his first four matches of the season without losing a game. “As a captain, Joe...

Hillers baseball shows promise in early season

Apr 21, 2026

The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached...

John Kirby, 89

by Hopkinton Independent | Apr 30, 2026

John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical...

Charmaine Wall, 87

Apr 29, 2026

Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...

Phyllis Hill, 94

Apr 27, 2026

Phyllis A (Glaude) Hill, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026. She resided with her daughter...

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

May 2, 2026

I am writing to express my strong support for my friend Sandra Irwin’s candidacy for the School Committee. As someone who knows Sandra personally, I have seen...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Apr 30, 2026

I am writing to express my support of Nasiba Mannan, candidate for reelection for the Board of Health. At a time when public health decisions directly impact...

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Apr 28, 2026

I am writing to support Nasiba Mannan for reelection to the Hopkinton Board of Health on May 18. Nasiba has served on the board for three years and currently...

Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee

Apr 28, 2026

I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Sravana Krishna for School Committee. Sravana brings a fresh and forward-looking perspective at a time when our...

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee

Apr 28, 2026

I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Kyla McSweeney for reelection to the School Committee. Over the past year, as a member of the Hopkinton Select Board,...

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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film

by Hopkinton Independent | May 1, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today

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. Lennon awarded for animated short at youth film festival Hopkinton resident Ellis Lennon got a lot...

Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass

ATM citizens’ petitions raise concerns about addressing longstanding town issues

ATM passes CPC Center School reuse funding, denies lighting at pickleball courts

Annual Town Meeting votes to take no action on CV fingerprinting article

Annual Town Meeting complete results

Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

NEWS

Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass

ATM citizens’ petitions raise concerns about addressing longstanding town issues

ATM passes CPC Center School reuse funding, denies lighting at pickleball courts

FEATURED

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly

Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them

EDUCATION

Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer

DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer

DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities

SPORTS

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker

Hillers baseball shows promise in early season

OBITUARIES

John Kirby, 89

Charmaine Wall, 87

Phyllis Hill, 94

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor: Irwin for School Committee

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Letter to the Editor: Mannan for Board of Health

Letter to the Editor: Krishna for School Committee

Letter to the Editor: McSweeney for School Committee

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film

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