NEWS
HPD: 2 people arrested in town after fleeing MassPike crash
The Hopkinton Police Department early Friday morning aided the Massachusetts State Police in the arrest of two people who fled into the woods off the MassPike...
List of candidates for 2025 Town Election
There are two contested races in this year's Annual Town Election. Jeffrey Doyle, Matt Kizner and incumbent Shahidul...
After public hearing, Board of Health approves Nicotine-Free Generation regulations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1PY9K2NEKk Following a public hearing Wednesday night, the Board of Health...
FEATURED
Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Mick
Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 10-year-old...
Photos: Police Fishing Derby
The Hopkinton Police Association held its annual Fishing Derby on Saturday at the Hopkinton Sportsmen’s Association.
Professional Insights: How to cope with market volatility
The financial markets always go through periods of instability. And we may see more of that now, given concerns about...
EDUCATION
School Committee approves teacher/superintendent contracts; gets update about Hopkins gas leak
The School Committee on Thursday voted to ratify three-year contracts for the Hopkinton Teachers Association and Evan Bishop, the new superintendent. The HTA...
HHS students head to BPA national conference
When students from Hopkinton High School participate in the national conference for the Business Professionals of...
School Committee members express concerns about safety on trails
Peter LaGoy, the chair of Hopkinton's Trails Committee, appeared before the School Committee on Thursday to start...
SPORTS
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kais Guessab
One of three team captains, Guessab won 10 of his first 11 matches at first doubles this season with Rishit Shekhar, including “huge wins against some of the...
HHS girls track poised to extend 24-year winning streak
None of the members of the 2025 Hopkinton High School girls outdoor track and field team were alive the last time the...
Hillers boys track good for all seasons
During the first three dual meets of the season, the Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field team competed...
OBITUARIES
Marie Brock, 88
Marie Janet (St. Pierre) Brock, 88, a retired nurse and employee of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, died May 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved...
Michael McBride
James “Mike” Michael McBride passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by his...
Florence Higgins, 86
Florence (Stone) Higgins, 86, of Hopkinton passed away May 1 after a period of declining health. Born in Ashland, she...
LETTERS
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Hopkinton Today for Friday, May 16: Hopkins students headed to global Destination Imagination finals
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. Middle school DI team ready for technical challenge at Global Finals A team of fifth-grade students...
