NEWS
Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail pending dangerousness hearing Friday
A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property is being held without...
Conservation Commission to consult town counsel about water running off Charleswood School site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRbqYcGnN7g The Conservation Commission on Tuesday voted 4-1-1 to seek the advice of...
Arrests/Police Log, April 29 edition
ARRESTS April 21 10:03 p.m. The Southborough Police Department advised of a possibly stolen vehicle headed toward...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Molly
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 4-month-old...
Professional Insights: Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle them
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...
Business Profile: Parks & Rec Summer Program offers activities for all residents
From sports to field trips, the Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department is offering something for all residents...
EDUCATION
DPW expresses concern about Charleswood School’s effect on sewer
The Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to partially fund a sewer capacity engineering study requested by the Department of Public...
DESE: Disproportionate number of white students in Hopkinton identified with specific learning disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...
School Committee approves lowered FY 27 budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU The School Committee on...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joe Krattenmaker
Playing No. 1 singles, Krattenmaker won his first four matches of the season without losing a game. “As a captain, Joe sets the tone by consistently being one...
Hillers baseball shows promise in early season
The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached...
HHS girls golf aims for new heights
Hopkinton High School golf coach Bill Phaneuf said his team exceeded even his expectations last year. The Hillers came...
OBITUARIES
Charmaine Wall, 87
Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in Springfield for the Charmaine School of...
Phyllis Hill, 94
Phyllis A (Glaude) Hill, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026. She resided with her daughter...
Grace Melvin, 91
Grace K. (McCarthy) Melvin, 91, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Framingham after a period of declining...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, April 30: Solect opens new headquarters on Hayden Rowe Street
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. New headquarters 'ideal location' for Solect Solect Energy finally has moved into its new...
