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Man who allegedly crashed stolen BMW held without bail after dangerousness hearing Friday

by Mary Ellen Gambon | May 1, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

A North Billerica man arrested in Hopkinton on April 21 on charges including cocaine trafficking and malicious destruction of property is being held without bail after appearing at a dangerousness hearing via Zoom on Friday. Christopher M. Saunders Jr., 30, was...

Ellam appointed HPS chief academic officer

by Susan Gonsalves | May 1, 2026 | Featured: Education | 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79q3XfBOAM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 Superintendent Evan Bishop continues to form his administrative team, and at Thursday’s School Committee meeting, he announced that Sarah Ellam was selected to be the...

Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 1: Hopkinton student wins award for animated film

by Hopkinton Independent | May 1, 2026 | Featured: Features, Hopkinton Today | 0 Comments

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. Lennon awarded for animated short at youth film festival Hopkinton resident Ellis Lennon got a lot...

Parks & Rec increases fees for Fruit Street soccer fields

by Nick Schofield | April 30, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday approved changes to the booking structure for the Fruit Street athletic complex, raising rates for in-town users roughly 10% for both the grass and turf fields. The commission has been working since October to evaluate...

Meet the Candidates Night spotlights contested School Committee race

by Mary Ellen Gambon | April 30, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 2 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J_KHE0bJGs Candidates for town government seats in the May 18 Annual Town Election came together to present their qualifications at Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates Night at the HCAM-TV studio. The event, hosted by the Hopkinton Women’s...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Candy

by Hopkinton Independent | April 30, 2026 | Featured, Featured: Features | 0 Comments

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-year-old Candy. Here is Baypath's description of Candy: "Candy is the kind of dog who brightens everyone’s day. Easygoing,...