NEWS
‘Water-related issue,’ main activation could cause water discoloration
Multiple events impacting the town's water lines may result in isolated water discoloration, according to the Department of Public Works. Water-Sewer Manager...
Lake Maspenock Weed Management Group hears drawdown update, feedback on herbicide use
The Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group on Wednesday heard about the results of the lake’s...
Commission on Disability gets advice from Framingham counterpart
The Commission on Disability on Monday met virtually with guest speakers from the Framingham Disability Commission and...
FEATURED
Tales from a Townie: Tragedy
A tribute to the Morrison family: As I sit here going over some of my old news stories of fires and plane crashes in Hopkinton, I come upon the paper dated...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sardine
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: What to know about solar
Societal focus on sustainable practices along with the rising cost of living has led to a growing interest in...
EDUCATION
HHS Science Fair winners announced
Yulhee Kwon, Rudra Pachori and Jacob Wu took first place in the Hopkinton High School Science & Engineering Fair, which was held Feb. 4 at the HHS...
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced its fall dean’s list recipients, with a number of Hopkinton residents...
Carver returns as long-term sub to fill Marathon School administrator vacancy
During a brief meeting Thursday, the School Committee learned that former Elmwood School Principal Anne Carver was...
SPORTS
HHS boys win state D2 indoor track championship in thrilling finish
Hopkinton High School boys indoor track coach Mike Donahue saw it coming three years ago. He saw the talent and depth of the then-freshman class and told the...
Hodne achieves D1 college baseball dream
Ever since Lucas Hodne was a little kid, he had two dreams: to play Division 1 baseball and to be drafted by a big...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Burke
Burke qualified for sectionals in the 200 and 500 freestyle and helped qualify three relays (200 medley, 200 free and...
OBITUARIES
Allan Stark, 86
Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg on July 4, 1939, to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026,...
Patricia Snow, 92
Patricia (Pat) Ann Snow (Lyons), 92, most recently of Hopkinton, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Feb. 2,...
Cheryl Soucy, 77
Cheryl Soucy, 77, of Hopkinton passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was the...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Feb. 17: Historic District Commission approves design for Town Common benches, fountain
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. Commission approval allows Parks & Rec to move forward on Town Common improvements The Historic...
