NEWS
Center School total project cost estimate explodes to $16.6M, CPC learns
The Community Preservation Committee learned on Thursday that the highly anticipated Center School reuse project now is expected to cost at least $6.6 million...
Trails Committee plans upcoming events, talks priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFdm0Gyjzw The Trails Committee on Wednesday discussed two upcoming community...
Legislators explain federal impact on state budget to Select Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Royce
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Bailey
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Failed Title 5 septic? There’s a tax credit for that!
Thinking of selling your home? In Massachusetts, if your home has a septic system, you are required to have a Title 5...
EDUCATION
ESBC members discuss abutters’ concerns about Charleswood work
Elementary School Building Committee members on Tuesday spoke about recent conversations with neighbors regarding what Vertex managing director Jeff D’Amico...
HHS students win science awards
A number of Hopkinton High School students won awards at the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Tufts University’s dean’s list for the fall semester includes five Hopkinton residents: junior Anjali Batra,...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Barry O’Brien
The team’s captain, O’Brien ranked fourth overall in the Central Massachusetts Ski League after consistently scoring in the top 10 in league races, with a...
HHS track stars make national mark
Fresh off their state title, the Hopkinton High School boys track team sent a handful of runners to national...
Photos: HHS athletics signing day
A number of Hopkinton High School student-athletes who are committed to continuing their sports careers in college...
OBITUARIES
Jerry Hanna, 78
Jerry E. (Jerome) Hanna, 78, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026, at Boston Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Christy...
Herminda DeSabogal, 91
Herminda DeSabogal, 91, of Hopkinton and formerly of Belmont and Peabody, passed away March 8, 2026, at...
Judith Laramee, 78
Mrs. Judith A. (Mancini) Laramee, 78, of Milford died March 13 at her residence after an illness. Judith was born in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, March 20: Ribbon cutting ceremony planned for Gibb statue
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. Sculpture of historic marathon runner to be erected on Hayden Rowe Street The 26.2 Foundation, town...
