NEWS
Wronka new chair of Planning Board; 75 South Street project approved
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9tCc7xhfQ&t=5777s During its annual board reorganization, the Planning Board elected Matthew Wronka to succeed Rob...
Real Estate Transactions, June 1 edition
MassDOT announces I-90/I-495 ramp closure for Thursday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will close one ramp at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495...
FEATURED
Photos: Touch-A-Truck Festival
The Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s annual Touch-A-Truck and Food Truck Festival was held Sunday in the parking lot of Hopkinton High School.
Library Corner, June 3 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Arny
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times
In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and community members about bus schedules and...
School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of...
ESBC focuses on Charleswood runoff issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtvBQ8-dcM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Vertex...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls golf state runner-up
The Hopkinton High School girls golf team finished second at Monday’s state championship at Indian Pond Golf Club in Kingston. Walpole, the South sectional...
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball rolls; track teams finish in top 10 in D2; boys lax falls
Hopkinton High School freshman Elyn Stomberg pitched a two-hit shutout as the Hillers softball team opened postseason...
Hillers boys tennis dominates league play
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team was so dominant during its 13-0 run through the Tri-Valley League this...
OBITUARIES
Maryalyce Straight, 74
Maryalyce (Connelly) Straight, 74, died May 25, 2026 at Boston Medical Center in Brighton after a brief illness. She was the wife of Richard Straight, to whom...
Brian Bidlingmeyer, 81
Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at...
Edward Halloran, 81
Edward L. Halloran, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 20, 2026. Born in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, June 2: HCA’s Unified Theater to perform show June 19-20
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. Unified Theater show highlights performers with disabilities Unified Theater, a group of performers...
