NEWS
Planning Board approves withdrawal of Clinton Street requests; applicant to reapply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UxRI8nch94&t=2307s The Planning Board on Monday voted unanimously to accept the withdrawal of two requests pertaining to...
Work on water system for Charleswood project could cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department announced it will be completing work on the water system on Hayden Rowe Street starting...
Real Estate Transactions, May 11 edition
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Louie
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...
Professional Insights: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac unveil new condo requirements
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out changes that will reshape how condominium associations and co‑ops manage...
Business Profile: RestoPros of Norfolk County aims to restore properties, peace of mind
When disaster strikes — a burst pipe at midnight or a kitchen fire that displaces a family — property owners across...
EDUCATION
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday honored vice chair Susan...
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee...
Schools Notebook: Local students earn recognition
Hopkinton High School senior Jianing Huang was named a winner of a corporation-sponsored National Merit Scholarship,...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec
A midfielder who recently recorded her 100th career goal, Quebec is “a competitor in every sense of the word and is one of hardest-working athletes I have...
HHS girls track fields another strong squad
The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been...
OBITUARIES
Joanne Moss, 71
Joanne Van Gelderen Moss, 71, died peacefully at her home in Southborough on May 8 after a long and courageous 10-year battle with metastatic breast cancer....
Patricia Phaneuf, 92
Patricia Mary Phaneuf, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who resided in Hudson for most of her life,...
Jeffrey Dieter, 56
Jeffrey Dieter, age 56, of Winnetka, Illinois, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 13: Board of Health sets hearing for kratom/synthetic THC regulations
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. Health Department seeks to adjust tobacco regulations, limit sale of kratom/synthetic THC The Board...
