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Lake Maspenock herbicide treatment scheduled for Tuesday

The town announced this week that it will conduct herbicide treatments at Lake Maspenock to control "nuisance aquatic vegetation" on Tuesday. During and following treatment, residents are advised not to use the lake for recreation or agricultural purposes for a short...

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lola

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Lola. Here is Baypath's description of Lola: “The best part about getting older? Knowing exactly what matters —...

Hopkinton Today for Thursday, June 11: Golden Pond to host car show June 20

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. Car show at Golden Pond to benefit Alzheimer's Association Allison Karsay's vision with organizing...

Parks & Rec hears tree removal plan for path to EMC Park

A plan to remove trees at EMC Park will go to the Select Board for a vote following public objections at a hearing with the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed and Dave Daltorio, the town engineer, met with the...

Conservation Commission gets update on Charleswood School dewatering plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YwUDdmhAs The Conservation Commission on Tuesday received updated information on the dewatering effort at the Charleswood School project site. In April, conservation administrator Judy Day noted that staff had observed “high volumes...

Arrests/Police Log, June 10 edition

ARRESTS June 3 6:54 a.m. A caller reported a group of males fighting at Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive. Sgt. Cody Normandin, Sgt. Aaron O’Neil and Officers Sean McKeon and Noah Buentello responded and assisted. One witness shared a video of the incident. A 70-year-old...

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Mary Tiziani

Mary Tiziani

Mary T. Tiziani passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at her home in Hopkinton after a brief illness, surrounded by...

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David Minkle, 83

David Minkle, 83

David H. Minkle, 83, of Hopkinton passed away on June 5, 2026, after navigating many years of a complex medical...

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