NEWS
More lane shifts, overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange start Sunday
According to a project update from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, traffic shifts on Interstate 90 eastbound and Interstate 495 northbound at...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Line striping set to begin Monday night
According to the latest update for the Main Street Corridor Project, crews will be out overnight next week to complete...
CPC shares good news on Center School, other funded projects
At a brief meeting Thursday night, the Community Preservation Committee heard positive updates on projects for which...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 28: Resident plans to propose 19 citizen petitions for STM
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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Elvis Purrsley
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 27: Hanlon to make professional boxing debut Saturday
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Options for school start times outlined at meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 On Sept. 10, the School Committee anticipates voting on start and end times beginning with the 2027-28 school...
School Committee public comment period focuses on kirpan exemption for Sikh students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 An exception in the district’s weapons policy that allows some Sikh...
Student handbook changes include practices on fast food, attendance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYvyzJeClF4 School administrators highlighted changes to student handbooks during...
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
Kathleen Gamache, 69
Kathleen Mary Gamache was born Kathleen Mary Hussey on June 19, 1957, in Grafton. Kathy passed away on Aug. 27, 2026, at home, her favorite place on Earth,...
Eric Seaholm, 80
Eric Neal Seaholm of Hopkinton died peacefully at home on Aug. 24, 2026, surrounded by his family and song. Eric...
Fred Prince, 76
Fred Miles Prince passed away on May 19, 2026, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Formerly of Hopkinton,...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 28: Resident plans to propose 19 citizen petitions for STM
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. STM petitions aim to help town do 'big things' for residents Hopkinton resident Parker Happ is...
