NEWS
Memorial Day events move inside to St. John Church
Inclement weather forecast for Monday has pushed the town's Memorial Day events inside. Mike Whalen, chair of the...
Fruit Street bridge closure planned for early June
The Department of Public Works announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close the Fruit...
FEATURED
Photos: Memorial Day ceremonies
Hopkinton held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. This year's event took place inside the parish center of St. John the Evangelist Church due to inclement...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Shayla
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Senior Snippets, May 20 edition
The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m....
EDUCATION
ESBC focuses on Charleswood runoff issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGtvBQ8-dcM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Vertex representatives said they are developing a...
HHS students form health-awareness nonprofit
Arshia Tharakabhushanam had a severe allergic reaction to nuts while eating a sweet during a trip to India. While...
School Committee bids Stephenson goodbye, considers computer bids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9cgH89rp5g&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School...
SPORTS
HHS girls lax, tennis teams open postseason play this week
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the brackets for some spring sports over the weekend. In girls lacrosse, Hopkinton is seeded...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nate Spinale
Spinale saved 62 percent of the shots he faced through early May, an impressive figure considering most goalies would...
HHS girls tennis tops in TVL
A recent battle with Westwood for supremacy in the Tri-Valley League proved to be the longest match that Lyn Calkins...
OBITUARIES
Brian Bidlingmeyer, 81
Dr. Brian Arthur Bidlingmeyer of Frazer, Pennsylvania, and a former Hopkinton resident, passed away April 1, 2026, at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by his loving...
Edward Halloran, 81
Edward L. Halloran, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 20, 2026. Born in...
Ruth Dusseault, 90
Ruth Esther (Mercer) Dusseault, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Tuesday, May 26: Imagine Corps students run variety show, festival promoting pollinators
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 engage community on importance of pollinators with festival, variety show A group of...
