NEWS
Traffic shift at I-90/I-495 interchange starts Thursday, more ramp closures planned
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close more ramps overnight next week at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton and...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Final paving to continue next week
Contractors are anticipated to complete final paving of Main Street including side streets, Town Hall and the fire...
Wood Street roadwork scheduled for Wednesday
The Department of Public Works announced roadwork on Wood Street will take place on Wednesday. Crews will complete...
FEATURED
Business Briefs: Baypath receives grant from Middlesex Savings
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton announced recently that it received a $75,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support...
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 21: Town Clerk’s Office open tomorrow as early primary voting begins
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: Sonnet
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
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
Jonathan Goldstein, 67
Jonathan Marc Goldstein, 67, of Hopkinton passed away recently after a period of declining health. He was born in Boston on Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Judy...
Jill Sarafinas, 68
Jill E. Sarafinas, née Holman, 68, of Hopkinton passed away suddenly on Aug. 14, 2026. Born in Newton, she was the...
David Dockstader, 81
David John Dockstader, 81, of Hopkinton slipped peacefully away at home on Aug. 15, 2026, after a struggle with...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 21: Town Clerk’s Office open tomorrow as early primary voting begins
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. Town Clerk shares recommendations for early voting ahead of primaries Staff from the Town Clerk's...
