NEWS
Resident accused of attempted murder at Sandy Beach pleads not guilty at arraignment
The suspect in an altercation at Sandy Beach on Wednesday night pleaded not guilty to three charges in Framingham District Court on Thursday, including...
Resident charged with attempted murder following altercation at Sandy Beach
A Hopkinton man was arrested Wednesday night on three charges, including attempted murder, after a serious physical...
HPD seeks information on ‘suspicious video’ showing person in middle of road at night
The Hopkinton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates a suspicious video...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mikasa
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 9-month-old...
Arts Residency: Maya Collins
Hopkinton High School junior Maya Collins’ art is all about detail. “Her works include painstaking detail, yet...
BoMain Slice of Hopkinton photo contest winner, June 3 edition
The Hopkinton Independent presents A Slice of Hopkinton photo contest, sponsored by BoMain pizza bar and grill....
EDUCATION
Schools Notebook: Donahue wins HALT scholarship
Hopkinton High School senior Thomas Donahue won the $2,000 scholarship awarded by the Hopkinton Area Land Trust for 2026. Donahue plans to become a wildlife...
Survey seeks input on school transportation, start times
In anticipation of the Charleswood School opening, Superintendent Evan Bishop is seeking input from families and...
School Committee reorganizes, hears about shared-use path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLXR78BWCU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At the start of...
SPORTS
HHS Sports Roundup: Softball loses thriller to Malden Catholic
The Hopkinton High School softball team rallied from a six-run deficit, taking a one-run lead after three consecutive home runs in the bottom of the sixth...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mason Barros
A multi-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Barros is the only boy to qualify for the state meet in three jumping events,...
HHS Sports Roundup: Girls golf state runner-up; baseball bows out
The Hopkinton High School girls golf team finished second at Monday’s state championship at Indian Pond Golf Club in...
OBITUARIES
Robert Cole Jr., 64
Robert “Coley” or “Coleware” Ernest Cole Jr. passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 20, 1962, in Panama City, Florida, Rob’s...
Agnes Fennelly, 77
Ness Mason Fennelly, 77, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Ness was raised in...
Julian Whitney Jr., 93
Julian Edward Whitney Jr., known to family and friends as Ted, was born March 31, 1933, in Quincy, and passed away May...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, June 5: Pucci to take helm as HHS girls basketball coach
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. HHS graduate to lead girls basketball A familiar face with a strong coaching record will lead the...
