NEWS
Parks & Rec seeks solutions for EMC Park security cameras
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed available options to finalize the installation of security...
South Street called ‘golden goose’ for economic development at EDAB meeting
Two area realtors spoke at Tuesday’s Economic Development Advisory Board meeting about Hopkinton’s potential for...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lizzy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old...
Professional Insights: New tax laws for sellers
If you're selling a home for $1 million or more, it's vital to be aware of the tax laws that will affect you....
Business Profile: Elevate Personal Training offers individualized care
At Elevate Personal Training, fitness is personal. Whether it’s a busy parent wanting to be healthy to keep up with...
EDUCATION
HMS teacher/coach makes huge strides in recovery from October motorcycle accident
At the beginning of a new year, many people make resolutions to improve their lives. Bill Mingace, a civics teacher and baseball coach at Hopkinton Middle...
Marathon School assistant principal placed on administrative leave
Superintendent Evan Bishop and Marathon School Principal Lauren Dubeau announced this week that Eric Mitchell, an...
School Committee vice chair Stephenson details battle with cancer
At Thursday's School Committee meeting, vice chair Susan Stephenson responded to public concern regarding her meeting...
SPORTS
Mato commits to Lafayette lacrosse
Hopkinton’s Lucie Mato knew she wanted to go to Lafayette the moment she first stepped on the Pennsylvania campus, but that doesn’t mean her journey to...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Abby Burke
One of the team’s captains, Burke placed in two or three events at every meet in the first month of the season. As the...
New faces featured on HHS boys hoops roster
Asked to describe his team this winter, Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane simply replied “very,...
OBITUARIES
Henry Pyne, 84
Henry Arthur Pyne, lovingly known as Artie, was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Milford to Alonzo “Lonnie” and Mary (Kennedy) Pyne. Raised in Hopkinton, he graduated...
Betty Davis, 92
Betty Lee (Brooks) Davis, 92, of Concord passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 23, 2025. Born Feb. 24, 1933, she grew...
William Bowker, 77
William “Bill” Bowker, 77, passed away on Jan. 16, 2026. Born on March 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Raymond...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, Jan. 20: HHS students to host TEDx event Friday
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. Students organize TEDx event on youth and wellness Students with Hopkinton High School's Health...
