NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Work continues on both ends of corridor
The town’s latest Main Street Corridor Project update released Friday explained that work will continue on both ends...
Repaving on East Main Street, Wood Street starts Monday
The Department of Public Works announced roadwork on East Main Street and Wood Street will begin Monday. The work...
FEATURED
Baypath moves forward with plans for new shelter
Baypath Humane Society is one step closer in its mission to provide greater animal care services throughout the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rocky
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
District excels in Niche rankings of schools nationwide
Hopkinton had an impressive showing at the local, state and national level in the 2025 Niche Best Schools K-12...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced its dean’s list for the spring semester, and it includes a...
SPORTS
Photos: HHS cross country teams race past Ashland
The Hopkinton High School cross country teams took on Ashland on Tuesday afternoon at Hopkinton State Park in their...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Levi Schuster
The team’s No. 2 golfer, Schuster was a medalist in five of the first nine matches, helping the Hillers to a 7-2...
OBITUARIES
Robert Smith, 72
Robert J. “Smitty” Smith Jr., 72, of Uxbridge died Oct. 4, 2024, at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a period of...
Carol MacDonald, 80
Carol A. (Quinlan) MacDonald, 80, of Worcester, lovingly known as “Mimi.” passed away Oct. 7, 2024. Born and raised in...
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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Oct. 7
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. Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh announced Friday that residential use of...