NEWS
Conservation Commission requests more details on Frankland Road dam repair
The Conservation Commission on Tuesday continued a notice of intent hearing for a dam repair project on land set to be donated to the town. Jeff Bellino and...
Arrests/Police Log, July 1 edition
ARRESTS June 23 9:12 p.m. On Downey Street, officers arrested a 26-year-old man from Washington Street in Mendon and...
Parks & Rec hears concessions pitch for Fruit Street fields
The Parks & Recreation Commission is one step closer to bringing concessions to the Fruit Street athletic complex...
FEATURED
Year after FND diagnosis, Hopkinton 13-year-old speaks at Harvard symposium
Last May, Eli Marshall, then 12 years old, experienced one of the most exciting — and frightening — times in his life. As he prepared for a Memorial Day...
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Colby
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This...
Professional Insights: Equity markets continue to rise
Equity markets have continued their advance in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 near a record high following a rare...
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: HHS students shine at HOSA conference
A dozen Hopkinton High School students participated in the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis from June 17-21. Arshia Tharakabhushanam,...
Literacy pilot programs adopted at elementary level
The Hopkinton school district will pilot three literacy programs in kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall, with an...
Survey on school schedule changes shows mixed results
A survey of parents, staff, students and community members indicated that easing traffic flow, narrowing age gaps on...
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
William Guthrie, 78
William Guthrie, 78, of Hopkinton died June 29, 2026, at Framingham’s MetroWest Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was the husband of...
Alexander Toloczko, 32
Alexander George Toloczko (known to everyone except his family as “Al”), 32, of Upton and formerly of Hopkinton,...
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...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Thursday, July 2: Town prepares for extreme heat wave
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. Residents cautioned to stay indoors, stay hydrated during heat wave Town officials are warning...
