NEWS
Schools, town offices closed Monday due to blizzard
Hopkinton Public Schools announced on Sunday that it will be "extending February break by one more day" on Monday as a blizzard moves in Sunday night through...
‘Going to bomb your police station and kill you all’: Man arrested on Main Street for assaulting first responders
A Framingham man released on parole earlier in the day was arrested Thursday night on Main Street after injuring five...
Former Hillers Pizza employee says she went to police about Sismanis
A woman who worked at the former Hillers Pizza restaurant in Hopkinton has come forward to share an experience she had...
FEATURED
Library Corner, Feb. 25 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Rosie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Photos: HCAA Lunar New Year gala
The Hopkinton Chinese American Association hosted its 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday evening at...
EDUCATION
‘End of an era’: Rothermich retiring from HPS; search for new school CFO begins
Susan Rothermich, the School Department’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, is retiring at the end of the school year, prompting a search...
Former Marathon assistant principal: Lack of ADHD meds led to casino incident
The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a...
Alternate well site needed for Charleswood School due to lack of water
Developers of Charleswood School will seek an alternative irrigation well site following a drilling attempt that did...
SPORTS
Young HHS girls skiing shows promise
The Hopkinton High School girls alpine ski team is small and relatively young, but the Hillers brought enthusiasm to the slopes this winter and a level of...
O’Brien, Meehan lead HHS boys skiing
The Hopkinton High School boys alpine ski team saw its season buoyed by strong performances by its two captains, Barry...
HHS Sports Roundup: Millar wins 55 hurdles at Meet of Champions; tourney schedules announced
Hopkinton High School senior Harry Millar blazed to a victory in the 55-meter hurdles at the Meet of Champions on...
OBITUARIES
Paul Roberts, 74
Paul Alan Roberts of Grafton passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74. This obituary is a tribute to his...
David Burr, 64
David Loomis Burr, 64, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven,...
Walter Motyka, 85
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, passed away...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, Feb. 23: Town officials ask residents to be prepared, limit travel during blizzard
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. Major nor'easter could cause power outages, delays in snow cleanup Town departments are advising...
