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

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

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

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

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,...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elena Valis

One of the team’s “most disciplined hitters,” according to coach Shannon Allbery-Yerardi, Valis led the team with 10 walks and struck out just twice through late April. The coach also lauded Valis’ quickness and intelligence on the basepaths, leading to multiple...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, April 30: Solect opens new headquarters on Hayden Rowe Street

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. New headquarters 'ideal location' for Solect Solect Energy finally has moved into its new...

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Charmaine Wall, 87

Charmaine Wall, 87

Charmaine Wall, 87, passed away on April 29, 2026. She left her husband of 59 years, Joel. Charmaine was well known in...

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Phyllis Hill, 94

Phyllis Hill, 94

Phyllis A (Glaude) Hill, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 23, 2026. She resided with her daughter...

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