NEWS
Select Board unanimously approves FY 27 town budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATSPPFYnoI The Select Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the comprehensive town budget for fiscal year 2027,...
Arrests/Police Log, March 11 edition
ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include...
Discussion of private road acceptance by town dominates Planning Board meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dy5B50RQ4 The Planning Board spent the bulk of its meeting Monday night discussing...
FEATURED
Arts Residency: Alper Rozy
Hopkinton High School senior Alper Rozy has an appetite for growing his musical abilities. “Alper has been one of our most musically curious students,” said...
Senior Snippets, March 11 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....
Photos: HopSwap
The annual HopSwap community tag sale was held Saturday morning at Hopkinton High School. The event benefits the...
EDUCATION
HHS group spreads awareness about endometriosis
One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, and it typically takes 7-10 years to diagnose. Those statistics were enough to prompt a group of Hopkinton High...
Change orders widen scope of Hopkins School project
The School Committee on Thursday approved several items that widen the scope of the Hopkins School project. The...
Schedule in place to interview school administrator candidates
During Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Evan Bishop outlined the restructuring of his...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Isabella Racine-Brooks
According to coach Ally Link, Racine-Brooks has been “a constant source of positivity and encouragement” this season, helping the Hillers finish second at...
New-look HHS gymnastics shines in inaugural season
Bre Vacca has been coaching gymnastics for 12 seasons, but this year presented a new challenge as she took over the...
Hillers boys hockey finishes strong
Hopkinton High School boys hockey coach Joshua Potter acknowledged that the season started slow for the Hillers. It...
OBITUARIES
Paula Scardino, 89
Paula B. (Melnick) Scardino, 89, of Hopkinton and formerly Framingham, died Feb. 28, 2026, after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, she was the...
Beverly Russell, 97
Beverly Lorraine (Morse) Russell, age 97, died peacefully on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milford Regional Medical Center after a...
Elizabeth Morin, 45
Elizabeth (Lucking) Morin, age 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, after a long and extremely courageous...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Wednesday, March 11: Parks & Rec gets proposals for Sandy Beach paving
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. Fall schedule likely for Sandy Beach paving project Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus...
