NEWS
Town Meeting recap: Budget, amended MBTA zoning, e-bike speed limit pass
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
Two citizens’ petitions presented at Saturday's Annual Town Meeting provoked discussion about modifying town policies...
ATM passes CPC Center School reuse funding, denies lighting at pickleball courts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuaykpYu3uc Annual Town Meeting on Saturday passed the Community Preservation...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy
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
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
While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to...
EDUCATION
Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer
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
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ccuyfOFGg The Hopkinton school district has a disproportionate number of white...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis
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
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
The Hopkinton High School baseball team always sets its expectations high, especially since the program has reached...
OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Bernard, 65
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff battled cancer for 3 1/2 years and...
John Kirby, 89
John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29,...
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...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 4: Motions in citizens’ petition not called for vote due to quorum issues at ATM
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. Auciello Drive-related motions could come back to future meeting Residents will not have a chance to...
