NEWS
CPC: ‘Things are looking good’ for Center School reuse project
The Community Preservation Committee on Thursday received a positive progress report on the Center School reuse project. Permanent Building Committee chair...
Two wells to shut down next week for repairs
Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced Wednesday that Wells 7 and 8 will be taken offline next week for repairs....
Select Board appoints van Raalten to fill interim HPD chief role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw88BGWqPa0 The Select Board on Tuesday took steps toward replacing current Hopkinton...
FEATURED
Tales from a Townie: Teen Canteen
The Teen Canteen was a series of dances for high school-aged youth held Saturday nights from 7:30-10 each September through June. The dances were held in the...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Willow
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Thriving after gray divorce
There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself...
EDUCATION
Measures taken to improve air flow at HMS
Superintendent Evan Bishop on Thursday night spoke to the School Committee about measures taken in response to air quality complaints at Hopkinton Middle...
Third-party opinion sought on Charleswood site infiltration issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_3_HxOSH9A&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 A third-party...
Schools Notebook: WPI recognizes Youssif; other local collegians honored
Hopkinton’s Mena Youssif, who graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute last month with a degree in civil...
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
Anne Zettek, 98
Anne Ewing Zettek, age 98, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born April 13, 1927, and grew up at Pickering Creek Farm in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. As...
Richard Lawton, 68
Richard J.B. Lawton Sr., 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, adventure,...
Mary Tiziani
Mary T. Tiziani passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at her home in Hopkinton after a brief illness, surrounded by...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 19: HFD seeks community input on town hazard mitigation plan
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. Hazard plan aims to reduce, eliminate long-term risks to town Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Daugherty...
