NEWS
Arrests/Police Log, June 24 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been...
Real Estate Transactions, June 22 edition
Main Street Corridor Project update: Driveway work to continue
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, driveway work at 25/35 Main Street will continue next...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Big Bertha
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Big...
Photos: Run for Rafa 5K at HHS
The Run for Rafa 5K was held at Hopkinton High School on Saturday. The event included a post-race celebration,...
Photos: Golden Pond Car Show
Golden Pond Assisted Living held its first-ever car show Saturday. The day included classic cars, live music and a...
EDUCATION
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an eye toward adoption of one for the 2027-28...
Survey on school schedule changes shows mixed results
A survey of parents, staff, students and community members indicated that easing traffic flow, narrowing age gaps on...
Measures taken to improve air flow at HMS
Superintendent Evan Bishop on Thursday night spoke to the School Committee about measures taken in response to air...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Zhang
A “dedicated member” of the unified track and field team for the past three years, according to coach Chip Collins, Zhang has become a key part of the squad....
HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title
A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the...
Hillers boys track among top 10 in state
Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field...
OBITUARIES
Alexander Toloczko, 32
Alexander George Toloczko (known to everyone except his family as “Al”), 32, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born in Newton,...
Anne Zettek, 98
Anne Ewing Zettek, age 98, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born April 13, 1927, and grew up at Pickering Creek...
Richard Lawton, 68
Richard J.B. Lawton Sr., 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, adventure,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 25: Town gauges resident interest on Elmwood study committee
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. Residents wanted for potential Elmwood School committee as property nears end of use The town is...
