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Hopkinton terminates contract for Flock security cameras, saying ‘agreement unlawful’

by Hopkinton Independent | August 20, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 2 Comments

The Town of Hopkinton announced Thursday that it has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides fixed cameras to read license plate numbers and that has received criticism nationwide for privacy concerns. "A legal review of the contract between...

Smaller tasks on docket as Main Street Corridor Project nears completion

by Nick Schofield | August 20, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 0 Comments

Upcoming paving on the east side of the Main Street Corridor is the last big step of the major construction project that first broke ground in 2021. As work begins to draw down, there are a number of smaller projects slated for completion before town officials and the...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sonnet

by Hopkinton Independent | August 20, 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 1-year-old Sonnet. Here is Baypath's description of Sonnet: “Meet Sonnet, a sweet, affectionate cat who’s currently thriving...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, Aug. 20: Health Department monitors cyclosporiasis cases in Hopkinton

by Hopkinton Independent | August 20, 2026 | Featured, 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. Cyclosporiasis cases linked to travel, recall issues Two cyclosporiasis cases recently documented in...

HHS ranks 8th statewide in U.S. News & World Report survey

by Nick Schofield | August 19, 2026 | Education, Featured: Education | 0 Comments

Hopkinton High School ranked eighth out of 353 public schools across the state in this year's nationwide survey of high schools by U.S. News & World Report. HHS maintained its eighth place ranking from last year's survey. It improved its nationwide position from...

EDAB learns about potential partnership opportunity with athletic facility developer

by Mary Ellen Gambon | August 19, 2026 | Featured: News, News | 1 Comment

The Economic Development Advisory Board on Tuesday heard from a consultant about the potential for athletic facility development as a means of jump-starting the local commercial economy. Kelly Grill, the executive director of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts,...