NEWS
McSweeney, Irwin win School Committee seats in Annual Town Election
School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney will return for another term, joined by newcomer Sandra Irwin, in the main contested race in Monday’s Annual Town...
Main Street hydrant test expected to cause water discoloration
The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow test on Main Street on Tuesday. The test is...
Real Estate Transactions, May 18 edition
FEATURED
Library Corner, May 20 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: Jake
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Louie
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday honored vice chair Susan...
Superintendent rated as ‘proficient’ in School Committee evaluation
In his first year, Superintendent Evan Bishop met his goals and earned a “proficient” rating by the School Committee...
Schools Notebook: Local students earn recognition
Hopkinton High School senior Jianing Huang was named a winner of a corporation-sponsored National Merit Scholarship,...
SPORTS
Hillers girls lacrosse continues upward momentum
In Marisa Remley’s first season leading the Hopkinton High School girls lacrosse program, the varsity only won four games. The Hillers made a leap to the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Avery Quebec
A midfielder who recently recorded her 100th career goal, Quebec is “a competitor in every sense of the word and is...
HHS girls track fields another strong squad
The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team is leaning on its depth and versatility this spring, and coach...
OBITUARIES
Annette Lockhart, 90
Annette Marie Lockhart (formerly McLaughlin; née Cormier), 90, a longtime resident of Hopkinton and recently of Whitinsville, passed away on May 16, 2026....
Jeffrey Sias, 52
Jeffrey C. Sias, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026. Born Jan. 10, 1974, Jeffrey was raised in Hopkinton...
Dennis Bucceri, 83
Dennis Januarius Bucceri passed away peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 20, 2026, shortly after...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Monday, May 18: 2 contested races, write-in campaigns on today’s Town Election ballot
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. Board of Health, School Committee positions contested in Town Election Town Clerk Connor Degan is...
