NEWS
Main Street Corridor Project update: Sidewalk, driveway apron work to continue
According to the latest Main Street Corridor Project update, crews will be out conducting driveway apron work at Town Hall early next week. Contractors will...
Ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange to continue through week
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures overnight at the Interstate 90/Interstate...
Crews flush hydrants on Colella Farm Road, Joseph Road due to water discoloration
In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews were flushing hydrants in the area of...
FEATURED
Photos: 9/11 memorial service at Town Common
Hopkinton hosted a memorial at the Town Common on Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event was organized by Marine Corps veteran Mike...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 11: Charter Review Committee hears from Board of Health on proposals
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Porcini
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
HPS induction/mentorship program helps with strong educator retention rate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY7K79Ep0dU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Whether new to the profession, new to the school district...
School Committee sets start times for next year
The School Committee on Thursday adopted a three-run transportation schedule for the 2027-28 school year. That option...
Schools Notebook: Russian School of Mathematics students recognized
A number of Hopkinton students were recognized recently by the Russian School of Mathematics for their...
SPORTS
HHS sophomore Clement joins USA U-17 soccer team
Hopkinton’s Nina Clement was selected for the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team training camp, one of only two players from Massachusetts to earn a spot...
Hanlon wins pro boxing debut
Hopkinton product Barrett Hanlon won his professional boxing debut Aug. 29 with a first-round TKO of Ratavious...
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,...
OBITUARIES
Ryan Holland, 53
Ryan S. Holland, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 3, 2026, following a brief illness. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine F. (Musto) Holland,...
Ann Alexander, 77
Ann M. (Taylor) Alexander, 77, died Sept. 5, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of James W....
Edward Chwalek, 80
Edward Joseph Chwalek, 80, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Ed was the...
LETTERS
hopkintontoday……………
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Sept. 11: Charter Review Committee hears from Board of Health on proposals
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. Committee split on proposal to expand Board of Health membership The Charter Review Committee will...
