NEWS
Additional overnight ramp closures at I-90/I-495 interchange to begin Monday
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will continue ramp closures at the Interstate 90/Interstate 495 interchange in Hopkinton through next week. The...
Part of North Mill Street to close Tuesday
A portion of North Mill Street will close Tuesday morning for roadwork, according to the Department of Public Works....
Main Street Corridor Project update: Eastbound detours begin Friday
A.F. Amorello & Sons will implement eastbound detours on Main Street beginning on Friday, according to the latest...
FEATURED
Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 7: HPD K-9 unit gets additional training, new equipment
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...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Quest
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 6: Official: Town not properly notified of Wednesday’s Main Street detour
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news,...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized
The University of Massachusetts announced its dean’s list recipients for the spring semester. Hopkinton residents recognized were Jahan Bahri, Marc...
HHS students achieve high results on AP exams
On the most recent Advanced Placement tests, 96% of 619 Hopkinton High School students scored higher than the...
School Committee tables study about moving modulars to Hopkins School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qNkQPWaBc&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
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
Irene Cook, 79
Irene F. Cook, 79, of Hopkinton passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Born in Cambridge, she was...
Christopher Whalen, 59
Christopher R. Whalen, 59, of Marlborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026, at UMass...
Russell Shine, 78
Russell A. “Russ” Shine, 78, of Whitinsville passed away on July 28, 2026, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, Aug. 7: HPD K-9 unit gets additional training, new equipment
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. Police dog Kobe remains active in first 8 months of service with HPD Kobe, the Hopkinton Police...
