NEWS
New ramp scheduled to open at I-90/I-495 interchange
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new Interstate 495 on-ramp from Interstate 90 will open overnight next week. In a notice, MassDOT...
Preliminary drainage work on Claflin Place set for Thursday
The town announced on Monday that preliminary work on a drainage project for Claflin Place is scheduled to for...
Real Estate Transactions, May 4 edition
FEATURED
Business Briefs: Carrier honored by UMass; HHS grad opens yoga studio
Hopkinton’s Lou Carrier, president of Distinctive Hospitality Group based in Natick, received the 2026 Distinguished Industry Leader Award from the Isenberg...
Library Corner, May 6 edition
For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org....
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
EDUCATION
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 during his annual formal evaluation. At...
Schools Notebook: Local students earn recognition
Hopkinton High School senior Jianing Huang was named a winner of a corporation-sponsored National Merit Scholarship,...
Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Pedroli
A center fielder and relief pitcher, Pedroli led the team through late April with a .562 batting average and has been “dominant in the leadoff role,”...
Hillers boys lacrosse ready for D1 challenge
The Hopkinton High School boys lacrosse team will compete in Division 1 this spring if it extends its run of state...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis
One of the team’s “most disciplined hitters,” according to coach Shannon Allbery-Yerardi, Valis led the team with 10...
OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Bernard, 65
Jeffrey J. Bernard, 65, of Harwich and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff battled cancer for 3 1/2 years and...
John Kirby, 89
John J. “Jack” Kirby Jr., 89, of Milford and formerly of Bellingham and Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on April 29,...
Charmaine Wall, 87
Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, May 6: Parliamentary concerns remain after ATM dissolution
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. Auciello resident: 'Town Meeting is not over' Confusion over parliamentary procedure lingers after...
